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Plan it Watch it Love it INSIDE TODAY June 14 - 20, 2014 PhuketGazette.Net In partnership with The Nation 25 Baht ARMY BACKS DISMANTLING OF TAXI MAFIA ‘Fake’ cops turn out to be real deal THREE men caught on CCTV falsely identifying themselves as Patong Police officers when checking the work per- mits of foreign staff at a Patong restaurant were later CRUSHED identified as Phuket Provincial Police. The plainthclothes officers, new to the island, refused to show their official IDs when conducting the search. The incident was written off as a misunderstanding. Full story on Page 6 Killer Dane released by Thai police DANISH national Dennis Mark Knudsen, apprehended at least three times by Thai police, has been arrested in Denmark for fatally slashing his pregnant girlfriend’s throat with a steak knife. Full story on Page 3 Police sting Historic move paves way for public transport nets illegal scores of drivers for working illegally or for allow the Airport Express Bus to extend its route By Gazette Reporters deceptive, violent or abusive behavior. from Patong, where the service currently termi- Dozens of illegal taxi stands were torn down nates, to the southern reaches of Kata Beach. abortionists THE historic overthrow of Phuket’s taxi mafia at key tourist beach spots along the west coast. “After we have cleared all illegal taxi booths TWO Myanmar nationals who by the Royal Thai Army and regional police this Taxi mafiosos offered little resistance; some from Karon and arrested all the people who be- operated a roaming, illegal past week has opened the door for public trans- even helped officers dismantle the illegal taxi have like mafia, it’s time to set up a new plan for abortion service in Phuket port to finally gain a foothold on the island. stands, while others begged for mercy (see public transportation,” he said. were arrested as they readied More than 1,000 officers, supported by sol- pages 4-5). “At this stage, the easy way is to expand the to perform an abortion in a diers from the Fourth Area Command in Nakhon Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut told the airport bus route to cover all areas… hotel room. Sri Thammarat, landed on the island on June 4 crushed taxi cartel leaders in Kata-Karon on and immediately began the purge by arresting Tuesday that he will take the opportunity to Continued on Page 4 Full story on Page 8 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 14 - 20, 2014 Cement truck flips on rainy

Property Karon hill, kills Swiss expat Sansiri presents great By Kritsada Mueanhawong deals on prime Phuket A PHUKET expat from Switzer- properties. Page 11 land was crushed to death on June 4 when a cement truck slid out of control on Karon Hill and crushed Business his car. New Thanyapura CEO Philippe Wagner, 46, died in- stantly, said Lt Weerayuth outlines his vision for the Thansirisukhaworakul of the future. Page 35 Karon Police. “He was alone in the car when the accident happened,” he added. Travel Mr Wagner was on Patak Road, Malaysia’s capital is a travelling toward Kata-Karon, worthy weekend break when an oncoming cement truck swerved violently into his path, destination. Page 36 witnesses told police. “The truck driver, Chart Junjit, Food 58, said that he was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting a A mix of Thai and Japa- motorcycle that had pulled out in nese flavors at Kyoto front of him. The motorcyclist restaurant. Page 39 was dodging a parked car,” Lt Weerayuth explained. Witnesses reported that the In Focus truck slid out of control on the wet road. Discover the secrets of Philippe Wagner was killed instantly when the cement truck lost control The truck flipped onto Mr on Karon Hill after having to slam on brakes to avoid hitting a motorcycle. Phuket’s new tourist Wagner’s car, crushing it, and also attraction. Page 40 struck the hood of a pick-up truck. the victims from their vehicles,” “We will reveal further infor- Police declined to name the Lt Weerayuth said. mation when we have a clearer pick-up truck driver, but identified The driver and Ms Kanyanit, as understanding of what happened,” Sport his passenger as Kanyanit well as Mr Wagner’s body, were Lt Weerayuth said. Full Metal Dojo brings Chocksawat, 41. taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital, “We are still calling witnesses the sport of MMA to the “The two suffered only minor he added. in for their statements, and we injuries. Rescue workers took Police are continuing their have yet to finish questioning the Thai public. Page 45 more than two hours to free all investigation into the accident. driver of the pick-up truck.” Police bust drug den Students return gold to thankful Filipino STUDENTS at Phuket Rajabhat PHUKET Police arrested three University brought a Filipino to drug dealers on June 6 at their Koh tears last week after turning in a Kaew house in possession of more gold bracelet that he had lost at than 2,000 pills of ya bah (meth- the school gym. The item is said amphetamine) and more than 3 to be worth about 135,000 baht. grams of ya ice (crystal metham- One of the students found the phetamine). treasured piece of jewellery and Police made the arrests after a immediately turned it in to one of tip-off led them to the house in the teachers there. Chaofa Garden Home housing es- “I went home to Patong and The three Phuket drug dealers. tate, said Lt Col Jarun Bangprasert noticed that I wasn’t wearing any of the Phuket Provincial Police. The three men, all Phuket na- gold at all, so I went back to the “We had been watching the tives, were named as Anupong school to look for it,” Philippine Mr Causing’s gold bracelet is valued at about 135,000 baht. Photo: Supplied house for a while, then we saw “Em” Chaitong, 34, Theerasarn national Rainelle John Causing told from the physical education teach- teachers turned it down. three people leave at the same “Pop” Sentira, 25, and Apisit “A” the Gazette. ers in the gym. I approached one “The teachers were proud of time,” Col Jarun said. Songsaeng, 20. Mr Causing, who had been of the female teachers, named Jay, their students’ honesty,” Mr Caus- “We stopped them and asked to The suspects were charged playing basketball in the gym ear- and she told me that a student had ing said. search the house. Inside we found with possession of a Category 1 lier, searched but found nothing. found it and given it to her. “I just cried and hugged Jay. I 2,833 ya bah pills and 3.4 grams drug with intent to sell. “I was so hopeless. I thought Mr Causing attempted to pay a was so thankful.” of ya ice.” – Thawit Bilabdullar my last option was to ask for help reward, but the students and – Isaac Stone Simonelli June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Dane slashes girlfriend’s throat Knudsen arrested in Denmark after being released by Thai police By Phuket Gazette schizophrenic. When I get flash- backs, my thoughts are violent, DANISH national Dennis Mark and I do not know where I am. Knudsen, the intended target of a Sometimes I have to open the door street shooting in Patong last year, and look out to see where I am,” has been arrested in he said, according to Denmark for fatally a subsequent report. slashing his 33-year- Knudsen was first old pregnant girl- arrested by Pattaya friend’s throat with a Police on September steak knife. 20, 2012 for skipping Knudsen had pre- bail on an embezzle- viously been in ment charge. custody in Thailand Pattaya Police and released at least handed Knudsen over three times by Thai to the Patong Police. authorities. However, Knudsen Knudsen was ar- Dennis Mark Knudsen. was free on Phuket’s rested on June 7 after police were streets in time for the January 24, alerted to the murder, which 2013 street shooting by Australians Cohen and Shea named Knudsen as their target when they opened fire in Patong. Photo: Chaichana Keowkaew occurred while the victim’s five- John Cohen, 32, and Adam Shea, Knudsen’s life, Patong Police said The Patong Police officers who tary-General Col Pravesana Mul- year-old son and a seven-year-old 26, who both named the Dane as they were “not interested” in ques- failed to provide enough evidence pramook said on May 6. daughter were in another room of their intended target when they tioning him over the shooting. to charge the Australians over the The Gazette has yet to learn of the apartment, reported Danish opened fire on Patong’s busy Soi Knudsen was later arrested a shooting are to be investigated by any investigation into how national newspaper Ekstra Bladet. Sansabai. third time, in Phuket, for undis- the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Knudsen was granted freedom In court on June 8, Knudsen Two German tourists were closed reasons. Commission (PACC). again by the Phuket authorities and claimed that he had doubts about injured by wayward bullets. Both Australians Cohen and Shea “I must withhold the names of allowed to return to his home his mental health. injuries were non-fatal. were released after serving about the officers as they have yet to be country, where he now faces trial “I cannot figure out if I’m Despite the failed attempt on 40 days in prison. formally charged,” PACC Secre- for murder. Canadian slayer arrested after more than five years on the run AFTER more than five years One of the first suspects on the run, Nukul Sae-heng, to be arrested was Singa- 28, from Phetchaburi, has porean national Go Li Fun, been arrested for his role in 32, who confessed that she the contract slaying of had Mr Degioanni killed Canadian national Francis after he had refused to pay Phuket Provincial Commander Krajang Suwannarat is now on the case. Alex Degioanni in Patong back millions of baht in in 2009. personal loans. Nukul was arrested in The Singaporean, better Armed robbers make Ayutthaya on a Phuket arrest known as “Diana”, is warrant on June 3, Patong alleged to have paid four Police told the Gazette. men from Phetchaburi 1.5 off with almost B1mn He is now in custody at million baht to carry out the Patong Police Station. murder. EMPLOYEES of a company stopped next to them, said Phuket Nukul Sae-heng (in black) was arrested in Mr Degioanni, 34, was Ayutthaya on a Phuket warrant. Photo: Patong Police At the time of his death, transferring over 900,000 baht in City Superintendent Wanchai shot dead in his car outside Mr Degioanni was involved cash from a gas station in Phuket Ekpornpit. his home on Nanai Road on February 19, 2009. in a court case, having allegedly been cheated out of to a bank were robbed at gunpoint The person riding pillion on the Police moved quickly, and within a week had six 20mn baht in a real estate scam. at about 11:30am on Wednesday. motorbike pulled out a gun and suspects involved in the slaying in custody. – Thawit Bilabdullar The two employees had taken demanded that the money be the large sum of cash from the handed over. Once they had the Shell gas station on Phra-Phuket- cash, the two robbers fled by mo- Keaw Road to the Tesco Lotus torbike toward Big C. in Samkong. They had parked Police are searching for the their vehicle at the Tesco Lotus suspects. when two men on a motorbike – Kritsada Mueanhawong 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 14 - 20, 2014 With cartels crushed by Army, time for public transport is now When the From Page 1 Calls for clemency by taxi drivers …We already have the route from Phuket International Airport to ignored as purge of the island’s Patong, and now is the time to expand it into Karon and Kata. transport mafia moves ahead “We also need to change the attitude [of taxi drivers] so they By Gazette Reporters After we clear the illegal stands can start looking for another job.” out of Patong, we will call to- Patong Mayor Chalermluck CALLS for mercy by taxi cartel gether all taxi drivers to find a Kebsup told her new cabinet of members not yet arrested in the solution together.” councilors this week that she will army-bolstered purge of Phuket’s push for a 24-hour hop on, hop taxi mafia have fallen on deaf ears. THE PURGE off circular transport service, In Kalim, villagers last Satur- similar to the “baht bus” in day begged officials to stop The campaign against Phuket’s Pattaya, to replace taxi ranks in demolishing illegal taxi stands. taxi mafia began on June 4 when the popular beach town. “We have been here for 18 years 100 soldiers from Southern Thai- “With the taxi booths gone, we and got permission from former land provided military support to have the opportunity to create a Patong Mayor Pian Keesin,” said a task force of 1,110 police offic- system of public transportation in driver Adisorn ers and 40 Patong,” Ms Chalermluck told the Maneesri. volunteers who Gazette in an exclusive interview “We under- swept through on Monday, adding that the dis- stand why they beach resort placed drivers could find jobs in are doing this, towns along the the new system. but please un- west coast. “The cost would be between 20 Public transport is needed now, said Governor Maitri. Photo: Saran Mitrarat derstand that In a blitz of and 50 baht, but that needs to be “The goal is to agree on a price stable and offer a fixed salary, with we are working arrests, officers discussed with the Phuket Land that covers operating costs and is Patong Municipality controlling legally.” took into cus- Transport Office and the reasonable for users, both tour- how drivers operate the queue and The plea tody 73 taxi, Governor’s Office, as well as tuk- ists and local people.” helping to fix any problems that came as more tuk-tuk and tuk and taxi representatives. The drivers’ jobs would be might arise, Ms Chalermluck said. than 100 offic- minivan drivers ers from the for working ille- Patong Police gally or for and from the violent, abusive Patong Munici- or cheating pality arrived to behavior. In tear down four addition to the illegal taxi 32 warrants stands. served in Kata- Chalermluck The police are mapping the Karon, eight Kebsab, the relationships among the players were served in recently instated in order to take down the Thalang, nine in kingpins. Photo: Saran Mitrarat Patong Mayor, Cherng Talay sympathized with the villagers and and 27 in Kamala. said she would do whatever she The soldiers, acting under or- could to help – but stood firm that ders from Maj Gen Peerapol the illegal taxi stands had to go. Wiriyakul, Commanding General “Don’t worry about the of the 41st Military Circle, which booths,” she told drivers. “We will operates out of the Fourth Army set up new ones in better locations. Area Command in Nakhon Sri Police turn blockade busters AS PART of the campaign to Somsak Pasarnphan, 41, one of eradicate Phuket of all threats to the 10 suspects wanted for the the island’s tourism industry, April 24 blockade of Thepkrasattri police this week arrested three Road in Mak Prok, Thalang, sur- people for their roles in rendered himself to Tah major street blockades Chat Chai Police, but during the past year. denied any involve- Police have arrest ment in the blockade. warrants for 23 people “On the way home, for joining blockades, I saw the blockade and Royal Thai Police Re- had no idea what was gion 8 Commander going on,” he said. Panya Mamen con- “Somebody pointed firmed on June 5. for me to pull over my Three of them have Lt Gen Panya Mamen car. I was there just presented themselves Photo: Woranut Pechdee looking at what was to police. happening.” Chakkapong Limsakul, 40, was The third suspect to voluntar- taken into custody for his role in ily hand himself over to police was the March 4 blockade in Patong, Sirichai Saengprichakul, 42. for which 10 people are wanted Mr Sirichai was wanted for his by police. involvement in the blockade at About 200 tuk-tuk drivers “100 bodies curve” on Chao Fa blocked all roads into Patong on West Road, in Wichit, in April. March 4. The blockade ended “We are questioning him and with Phuket’s police commander arrest warrants will be issued for agreeing to the drivers’ demands, two more suspects for this block- which included transferring the ade,” Gen Panya noted. Patong Police superintendent. – Kritsada Mueanhawong June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 mighty fall, they beg

ter in Kamala. We have teams to assist those witnesses who are fearful,” he explained.

KINGPINS IN SIGHTS Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin will lead Gen Panya told the Gazette that the investigation into possible his initial goal was to abolish the money laundering. taxi cartels by attacking them at the grassroots level. With the taxi mafia’s main rev- B100mn found enue stream now stifled, police have started targeting the big in taxi driver’s guns, promising to bring down transport chieftains within weeks. “We are now collecting infor- bank account mation from witnesses about the THE discovery of a taxi driver’s taxi mafia operating in Patong,” bankbook showing assets of more Gen Panya said. “It might take a than 100 million baht has initiated long time before we get the re- investigations into possible money sults we want.” laundering. “In the past, we just arrested Officers discovered the bank- the small guys. Now we are go- book on June 6 while searching ing to root out the people who are the home of the driver, who has behind the cartels. not yet been named. An officer looks on as an illegal tuk-tuk stand in Patong is pulled down on Tuesday. Photo: Saran Mitrarat “A number of drivers had un- Thammarat, provided security. we have military support,” Gen the illegal taxi operators were THE ROAD AHEAD expectedly high bank balances, Within 48 hours, the number of Panya said. being supported by Kata-Karon and we intend to check each of suspects arrested had grown to 95 One official also fell within the Municipality. An arrest warrant for Many of the honorary consuls them, to determine whether they as officers armed with 111 arrest long arm of the law: long-stand- Mr Tawee was issued on that resident on the island turned out are laundering money,” said Royal warrants scoured the west coast ing Kata-Karon Mayor Tawee basis,” Gen Paween said. last Sunday to personally thank Lt Thai Police Region 8 Commander under orders from Lt Gen Panya Thongcham, who was arrested Gen Panya Mamen for leading the Panya Mamen. Mamen, Commander of the Royal for his connections to taxi mafia WITNESS INTIMIDATION assault on Phuket’s taxi mafia. Any persons found guilty of Thai Police Region 8 division. in his constituency. “People around the world will laundering money will have their Within four days, the raids had Mr Tawee had long been at the As of Wednesday, only four of hear about what the general has property seized, and those who extended to Rawai, Kalim and head of local politics in Kata- those arrested in the blitz had been done,” said French honorary con- have received money from these Patong. Karon. He was elected Karon granted bail on medical grounds, sul for Phuket Claude de Crissey. people will also be charged with The investigations that led to the Mayor for the third consecutive and on three conditions: that they “It will motivate tourists to money laundering, Lt Gen Panya arrests began at the end of Janu- term in July 2012. do not drive a taxi; they do not con- come to Phuket. This is very im- said. ary, Gen Panya said. “Mr Tawee surrendered to po- duct any activities at or near a taxi portant for tourism.” “The punishment is up to five “[Our] team questioned the lice after a warrant for his arrest stand; and they do not intimidate Meanwhile, Jaturong Kaewkasi years in prison,” he added staff and owners of 51 busi- was issued,” said Gen Paween. witnesses. of the Phuket Land Transport A team led by Police Region 8 nesses, totalling 150 witnesses, During the months-long inves- The rest remain in jail, where Office told the Gazette that plans Deputy Commander Paween which led to 111 arrest warrants tigation headed by Police Region some face prison terms of up to were afoot to finally develop pub- Pongsirin will investigate the issued for 108 people.” 8 Deputy Commander Paween 10 years. lic transport on the island. money-laundering charges. Gen Panya explained that the Pongsirin, officers discovered that “We are concerned that they “It’s time for everyone in “Give us two weeks to collect Army’s support was instrumental an illegal taxi booth in Kata-Karon will attempt to intimidate our wit- Phuket to help Phuket move for- the information, ” Gen Panya said. in enabling months of hard police had electricity and running water nesses,” Gen Panya said. ward. We need ideas from “We aim to wrap up charges work to come to fruition. supplied by the Kata-Karon Mu- “On [June 5], we received a everyone about how to improve against black taxi drivers by June “Since the coup, it has been nicipality. complaint from a witness who said the island’s public transportation,” 15. Nobody will be allowed bail.” easy for us to carry out raids as “This is evidence enough that someone had followed his daugh- he urged. – Woranut Pechdee 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 14 - 20, 2014 ‘Fake cops’ real, says boss

By Chutharat Plerin

Phuket’s lizard namesake. Photo: THREE plainclothes officers Nakorn Ratchasima Zoo thought to be impersonators at- tempting to extort money from a Phuket boasts local business on Monday have been verified as new members of the Phuket Provincial Police, said unique reptile the Patong Police chief. A NEW species of gecko was The owner of La Boucherie in found in Phuket – two years ago, Patong submitted CCTV footage a specialist at the Khao Phra to the Gazette on Monday that Thaew Wildlife Sanctuary in showed three men who claimed Thalang confirmed to the Gazette. to be Patong Police officers, but “The lizard was found in Khao refused to show official identifi- Phra Thaew in 2012,” said Awat cation, entering the restaurant at Nitikul, chief of the Environmen- about 12:30am. tal Conservation Unit. The restaurant owner, who However, the gecko didn’t asked not to be named, said that make headlines until recently. the men asked to see work per- This CCTV screenshot shows the three officers inspecting the restaurant. Photo: La Boucherie CCTV “The species was named mits for all foreign staff, and left on Tuesday. Call 191 immediately,” Phuket which explains why Patong Po- Cyrtodactylus phuketensis to mark after briefly checking the docu- “I was told that they were Provincial Commander Krajang lice did not recognize them,” Lt that it had been found on the ments. The men did not demand checking for work permits, as per Suwannarat said. Col Khunnadet said. island,” said Mr Awat. any money or threaten any offi- their normal duties.” Lt Col Khunnadet chalked up The owner of La Boucherie has “[It] is unique because its small cial action. Phuket’s top cop has since told the incident to a misunderstand- been informed that the men in her feet are not sticky, but have sharp “I have checked with the the Gazette that he will talk with ing, but urged any concerned restaurant were actually police nails. It also spawns two eggs at Phuket Provincial Police and was his officers and demand that they business owners to report inci- investigators. a time.” told that the three men in the video present official identification before dents that seem suspicious. “I just wanted to express my The gecko can be found are Provincial Police investigators. conducting searches to ensure no “I believe language barriers concerns so that other business throughout Southern Thailand, They have been working here for further misunderstandings occur. contributed partly to this misun- owners would be alert and always especially in Satun, Krabi and about two months,” Patong Po- “If they don’t show their iden- derstanding. Also, the men are check for warrants and identifi- Phuket, added Mr Awat. lice Deputy Superintendent tification or a search warrant, do new Provincial Police officers and cation before letting officers – Woranut Pechdee Khunnadet Nanongkhai confirmed not let them search your premises. were working in plainclothes, search their property,” she said. Bus driver stole from tourist passengers to support drug habits

Kanoksak Promdang, 21, was found with five bags that belonged to members of a Chinese media group he had just taken to Rassada pier.

A DRUGGY tour bus driver, after The bag owners contacted po- being arrested in Phuket on June lice, who searched Mr Kanoksak’s 8, confessed to regularly stealing room in Rassada. from Chinese tourists. “In his room we found the tour- Kanoksak Promdang, 21, was ists’ bags, as well as cash, a gold caught after stealing five bags necklace, a gold ring and a mobile from members of a Chinese phone,” Maj Roongsak said. media group from Beijing. “Mr Kanoksak confessed that “Mr Kanoksak picked up the he had done it many times before. group of about 30 people from He said that his salary with the their hotel and took them to company wasn’t enough to pay Rassada Pier, where they for his drug addiction, so he departed on a speedboat trip to supported it by stealing valuables nearby islands,” said Maj from tourists.” Roongsak Maichandee of the Re- Police did not reveal the name gion 8 Police Crime Suppression of the company. However, it was Division. confirmed that Mr Kanoksak had “When the customers returned been fired. from their trip, they realized that “Mr Kanoksak was charged five of their bags were missing with theft,” Maj Roongsak said. from the bus.” – Thawit Bilabdullar June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Sting operation ends with abortion clinic shut down Ao Mo after his arrest. Photo: The Nation By Kritsada Mueanhawong Man confesses POLICE arrested two Myanmar to trafficking, nationals operating an illegal abor- tion clinic in Phuket during a sting operation on June 5. helping illegals Sein Maung, 54, and Thein POLICE arrested a Myanmar Thein Htwg, 35, were taken into national at Phuket’s fishing port police custody after preparing to on June 8 for scamming four give an abortion to a three-month- compatriots into working on a pregnant woman. fishing trawler for six months “We received a tip-off about the without pay. roaming abortion clinic, so we set The suspect, identified as Ao up a mole to get the telephone in- Mo, 49, later confessed to human formation for Mr Sein,” Phuket trafficking and helping illegal Immigration Superintendent migrants avoid arrest, said Lt Gen- Sunchai Chokkajaykij told the eral Panya Mamen, commander Gazette. of the Royal Thai Police Region 8 “The mole went to the 999 division. Hotel after confirming the ap- After Mr Ao lured the pointment, which cost 12,000 unnamed victims into unpaid baht. Our officers then waited hard-labor jobs on fishing boats, outside until we got the signal,” he later demanded 20,000 baht said Col Sunchai. from each family to get the work- Mr Sein is escorted out of the hotel room where he was preparing to perform an illegal abortion. Inside the hotel room, police ers back to Myanmar. found Mr Sein and his assistant Ms Mr Sein told police that he was the chicken feather in and spin it attempting to perform an abor- Police made the arrest in a sting Thein Thein preparing for surgery. a doctor in Myanmar and explained around to break the fetus apart and tion,” Col Sunchai said. operation during which the fami- Officers confiscated the items to them his abortion process. squeeze it out,” Mr Sein explained. Police have urged anyone with lies had agreed to cooperate with to be used for the abortion: a “I first give the patient pain kill- “The fee depends on the gesta- information about illegal abor- police by giving the money to Mr syringe, needles, chicken feathers, ers, then I inject a local anesthetic tional period.” tions to report it immediately. Ao at a rendezvous point. a dildo and drugs. into her hip. Once that sets in, I Mr Sein and Ms Thein Thein “Either call 1155 or go to your Mr Ao confessed to duping Police turned the drugs over to insert a sharp piece of metal into were charged with illegally oper- local police station. This is a very Myanmar nationals into crewing the Phuket Provincial Health her vagina and break the amniotic ating a medical service, dispensing dangerous procedure that could on boats several times during the Office to have them identified. sac in the womb. Then, I stick medications without a licence and kill the patient,” Col Sunchai said. past two years. – The Nation 8 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS June 14 - 20, 2014 Officers wrangle with Army rejects World Cup gambling rumors over AHEAD of the World Cup kick- tougher on robbers especially of off, police launched an operations banks, gold shops and 24-hour center to crack down on football convenience stores. power grab gambling, both online and offline, Schools and banks were also IN AN attempt to quell specula- as well as SMS lucky draws. urged to help alert police to stu- tion, the junta on Monday said it Thais are expected to spend an dent-gambling behavior and still maintained, at least for now, estimated 69 billion baht during suspicious financial transactions. the status quo of governing politi- the upcoming World Cup in Brazil Loan sharks using illegal meth- cal parties and the judiciary, as well – with gambling on matches fore- ods for debt collection – as well as as the staging of elections, reject- cast to generate 43.5bn baht alone, any police in their pockets – would ing rumors that it preferred according to a University of the also face severe legal action. selection rather than election of Thai Chamber of Commerce If police units nabbed gambling MPs. (UTCC) survey. suspects in an area where local Maintaining the existing organic The total amount represents a police were lax, they would face laws and independent organizations 16% increase in spending com- a probe over dereliction of duty, will allow all controversial cases pared to the 2010 World Cup in Col Akkharadet added. concerning corruption and election South Africa, and a 6.6% rise Nuannoi Trirat, director of the fraud to continue, analysts said. compared to Euro 2012. Centre for Gambling Studies, said The ruling National Council for However, despite the expected 49% of the 3,050 high school and Peace and Order (NCPO) deputy higher spending during this tour- vocational college respondents in spokesman Col Winthai Suvari de- nament benefiting the economy, eight provinces thought it was nied reports on social media that a the expected huge outlay on gam- appropriate to wager on football new government and the People’s bling could create economic and matches with friends by using Council had been established to societal problems, Thanavath stakes other than cash as bets, change the country’s ruling system. Phonvichai, director of UTCC’s while 21% of respondents thought Col Winthai also categorically Economic and Business Forecast- using cash added excitement to dismissed the following reports ing Centre, said earlier this month. football viewing. that have gone viral: that Provin- “From a total amount of almost Almost 10% thought it was cial Administrative Organizations 70bn baht in a month, only about alright to bet with bookies while Police are looking to strike swift blows to punters. Photo: The Nation have been scrapped and only 26bn baht will be injected into the 9% were fine with betting online. Tambon Administrative Organiza- economy. It seems that people of commissioner, said that the center gambling websites, said Col Ak- A total of 53% of the 10% who tions and municipalities have been late have shown less of an inter- would join with each police pre- kharadet Pimonsri of the Crime said they intended to gamble on maintained; that all governors est in football matches themselves cinct to tackle gambling at Suppression Division. the World Cup 2014 matches must be elected; that kamnan and and more interest in the potential entertainment venues or other Police would monitor calls to the were not worried about getting village heads will directly report benefits of gambling during a time establishments showing live 191 and 1599 hotlines to arrest tele- apprehended because they be- to governors; and that the role of of economic recovery,” he said. matches. phone bookies and operators of lieved that football punters rarely politicians has been curbed. According to a survey by Landlords that allow gambling SMS draws and other gambling got caught. He also denied that 30 per cent Chulalongkorn University’s Cen- on their premises could face a per- channels, he added. One-third of football-gambling of MPs will be elected, with one tre for Gambling Studies, 40% of mit revocation, while bookies, Cases involving more than youths were plagued with prob- MP for each province and the re- children who bet on football investors and gang members 10mn baht and over 100 people lems including having to find mainder to be appointed; that police started as early as the age of 15 would also be arrested, reported could also face legal action under money illegally to clear gambling will directly report to governors; and 52.6% funded their habit with The Nation. the Anti-Money Laundering Act. debts and becoming severely and that provinces will be divided their own piggy bank money. Police and the Information As some desperate losers stressed to the point of seeking into zones with the establishment Maj Gen Noraboon Naenna, Communication and Technology might seek easy cash to repay medical help and contemplating of a Council of Dynamics. deputy Central Investigation Bureau Ministry would immediately close debts, police would also get suicide, Mr Nuanoi said. Beauty queen haunted by social media history hands in Miss Universe crown BOWING to pressure, Weluree Ditsayabut on Monday tearfully relinquished her Miss Universe Thailand crown. “I give up this title,” the young beauty queen said at a press con- ference. Appearing before media with- out a crown and a sash, Ms Weluree said she had taken the move to end huge pressure that had taken a toll on both her and her mother’s happiness. “I understand that a public fig- ure is subject to public scrutiny. But I couldn’t take it when those comments gave my mother sleep- Weluree Ditsayabut will discuss with organizers what is to happen to the less nights. When she is unhappy, prizes, valued at over 4 million baht, she won. Photo: The Nation I can’t be happy either,” she said, things she had posted previously “An act out of ignorance can as tears ran down her face. on social media. These included come back to haunt us,” she Not long after claiming the Miss rude words and harsh remarks warned. Universe Thailand 2014 title last about red shirts, reported The With Ms Weluree giving up month, Ms Weluree came under a Nation. her crown, first-runner up barrage of severe criticism. She Ms Weluree said that she hoped Pimbongkod Chankaew will was criticized for having a less- all youths would learn a lesson assume Ms Weluree’s duties as than-perfect figure and for many from her case. Miss Universe Thailand. June 14 - 20, 2014 REGIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 In brief… Vietnam, Philippines Myanmar bolsters 270km fence amid high border tension MYANMAR is intensifying its play ball in island spat security along the border with Bangladesh to prevent illegal im- By Ben Blanchard migration, reports the Myanmar directorate of the Military Engi- CHINA denounced Vietnam and neers’ Office. the Philippines on Monday for get- The Ministry of Home Affairs ting together on a disputed island is spending about 60 billion kyat in the South China Sea to drink (about 2bn baht) to build the beer and play soccer and volley- 270km border fence. Construc- ball, calling it “a clumsy farce” and tion began in 2008, but the lack demanded both countries stop of electricity in the border area has causing trouble. delayed plans to electrify the The comments by a foreign boundary, an officer at the direc- ministry spokeswoman were torate said. – Eleven Media China’s first response to the gath- ering on the Vietnamese-held island of Southwest Cay last Sunday. Political slayings Philippine naval officials de- scribed the meeting of soldiers hike ahead of poll from the two sides as a chance to AS THE number of killings related show there can be harmony de- to local politics escalates, the Phil- spite a web of overlapping claims ippine National Police (PNP) to the potentially energy-rich wa- vowed to beef up security in the ters. run-up to the May 2016 election. The gathering underscores the A Vietnam Marine Guard ship tows a Vietnamese boat that was rammed and then sunk by Chinese vessels at PNP Public Information Office Ly Son island, near the disputed Paracels Islands in the South China Sea, on May 29. Photo: Reuters growing cooperation between chief Superintendent Reuben Vietnam and the Philippines, which China also claims 90 per cent of evolving relationships across towed an oil rig, accompanied by Theodore Sindac said in an inter- have both felt China’s wrath of the 3.5-million-square-kilome- Asia that are being driven by fear a cordon of Chinese vessels, view this week that a recent spate over the South ter South China of China as well as doubts among 240km off Vietnam. of local political killings marked the China Sea, even Sea, its reach some, especially in Japan, over the Last week, a Vietnam television start of “election fever.” though both depicted on its US commitment to the region. broadcast video showed a large – Philippine Inquirer claim Southwest maps with a so- Separately, China accused Viet- Chinese vessel steaming after two Cay and other called nine-dash nam of ramming its ships more Vietnamese fishing boats, then islands. line deep into than 1,000 times and said while it colliding with one which capsized. Aussie dies while The Philip- the maritime wanted good relations with its The dispute is the most serious pines, Malaysia heart of South- neighbor, it would not abandon deterioration of relations between climbing volcano and Brunei all east Asia. principles to achieve that. the Communist states and tradi- AN AUSTRALIAN died from a claim some of the Spratlys, while Diplomats and experts have de- A Vietnamese fishing boat sank tional rivals since a brief war in suspected asthma attack after set- China, Taiwan and Vietnam claim scribed the partnership between on May 26 during a confrontation 1979 following Vietnam’s invasion ting out to trek up Indonesia’s the whole chain. Hanoi and Manila as part of a web not far from where China has of Cambodia. – Reuters second-highest volcano, police said on Tuesday. John-Paul Lipscombe, 53, one of 10 hikers on the trek, was two Body of missing Briton found meters from holiday camp kilometers into the hike up Mount THE body of Gareth David Huntley, the 34- “How did we miss it?” said an exasperated camp, although reporters did notice a sharp Rinjani on Lombok Island when year-old London accountant who disappeared high-ranking officer involved in the search. scent during their initial hike with rescue of- he collapsed and died, said local while jungle trekking on Malaysia’s Tioman Mr Huntley disappeared while trekking alone ficers to the waterfall. police chief I Wayan Wartia said. Island on May 27, has been found. to the Lubuk Teja waterfall on May 27. However, they assumed the smell came from Mount Rinjani, at 3,726m tall, After nine days scouring 850 sq km of dense Search-and-rescue personnel found his highly the river water. is a popular trekking spot for tour- jungle in a search-and-rescue effort that in- decomposed body in the Mentawak River, Pahang Police chief Datuk Sharifuddin Ab ists. cluded helicopters, marine patrol boats and about 20 meters from a kayak storage unit at Ghani confirmed the body was that of Mr An Italian tourist was killed sniffer dogs, officers finally located the body the Juara Lagoon chalet, on June 4. Huntley after DNA test results matched blood when she fell into a ravine while just meters from the turtle conservation project The search teams said they did not smell samples collected from Mr Huntley’s mother climbing the volcano in 2010. where Mr Huntley had volunteered. anything pungent during their stay there at the Janet Southwell. – The Star – Jakarta Post 10 PHUKET GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NEWS June 14 - 20, 2014 In brief… Egypt’s gov hands China will set sail for resignation to new president al-Sisi EGYPTIAN Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb submitted his government’s resignation on US-hosted navy drills Monday to new President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, state TV reported. Mr Mehleb said the government would take on a caretaker role until a new cabinet is formed. Consul- tations had not yet begun, he said, although officials say many of the leading ministers such as finance are likely to be unchanged. By Ben Blanchard Mexican president CHINA on Monday confirmed that hints about change it will participate for the first time in a major United States-hosted in marijuana laws naval drill this month, sending four MEXICAN President Enrique ships, including a destroyer and Pena Nieto hinted on June 8 that frigate, even as military distrust he may be open to changing drug persists between the two countries. laws, as some US states have done. Beijing’s agreement to join the Marijuana has been a major drills comes at a moment of source of income for violent drug heightened tension in the disputed cartels responsible for thousands East and South China Seas, and of deaths in Mexico in recent growing unease in the US over A Chinese navy sailor guides a helicopter landing on Chinese destroyer Harbin. Photo: Reuters years. Proponents of reform say China’s rapid military buildup and legalizing marijuana would reduce its cyber capabilities. ticipated in the event, though it sent two helicopters will also be part sides, with visits to each other’s the gangs’ economic power and The Rim of the Pacific exercise, observers to RIMPAC in 1998, the of the Chinese delegation, the ships, the paper added. help generate more tax revenue. known as RIMPAC, is billed as the Pentagon says. US officials said newspaper added. The drills are due to be held in world’s largest international mari- in March that China had accepted The exercises the Chinese navy mid-June in the waters near the time exercise, with 22 nations and the invitation to attend this year. will join run the gamut from can- US Pacific island of Guam. Indian river bathers more than 40 ships and subma- The official People’s Liberation non firing, maritime security Last week China’s Defence swept away after rines participating the last time it Army Daily, quoting a navy actions, and maritime warship Ministry slammed the Pentagon was held off Hawaii in 2012. spokesman, said it would be the exercises to military medicine ex- for a report estimating that dam water released Not all the participants are first time the Chinese navy would changes, humanitarian aid and China’s true military spending INDIAN rescuers were searching treaty allies with the US, and last be participating in the joint exer- disaster reduction, besides diving exceeded US$145 billion last year on Monday for 20 students and a year’s participants included cises organized by the US navy. drills, it said. and warning that China was step- professor swept away by waters Russia and India. Besides the two warships, a A medical forum will also be ping up its military modernization released from a dam while the China, however, has never par- supply ship, a hospital ship and held for the Chinese and the US program. – Reuters group was bathing in the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh. Rescuers found four bodies but Ukraine sees ‘understanding’ with Russia on peace deal officials say prospects of finding UKRAINE said on Monday it had reached a Sunday and Monday to discuss Mr survivors are bleak after the stu- “mutual understanding” with Moscow on Poroshenko’s plan to end an insurrection by dents were swept away on June 8. parts of a plan proposed by President Petro pro-Russian separatists in the east. Poroshenko for ending violence in the east of “As a result of the work, the sides reached Taliban-led airport the country. a mutual understanding on key stages of the Kiev gave no details and Russia did not implementation of the plan and on a list of assault kills dozens comment directly but two days of talks, fol- priorities which will contribute to a de-esca- TALIBAN militants disguised as lowing a brief encounter in France last week lation of the situation in the Donetsk and security stormed into Pakistan’s that broke the ice between Mr Poroshenko Luhansk regions of Ukraine,” it said. busiest airport on June 8, trigger- and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have The talks are being mediated by the ing an all-night battle in which at given momentum to peace moves. Organisation for Security and Cooperation in least 27 people were killed. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Europe, the Vienna-based security and human The attack deals a heavy blow Steinmeier said in a statement released in Berlin rights watchdog, but almost no details of Mr to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s that there was “some faint light at the end of Poroshenko’s plan or the talks have been efforts to attract foreign investors the tunnel” in the Ukraine conflict for the first made public. to revive economic growth, and time in months. It was not even clear who took part in raises questions about security at The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a Monday’s meetings, although the Ukrainian New Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko Pakistan’s main installations, brief statement in Kiev that Russian and Ukrai- leader was present at the talks and said that holds up the presidential seal during his reported Reuters. nian representatives had met three times on the violence must end this week. – Reuters inauguration ceremony. Photo: Reuters Trial begins for South Korean ferry crew FIFTEEN crew of a negligence, which can South Korean ferry that also carry a jail term. sank in April, killing Family members ap- more than 300 people, peared to have already mostly children, went convicted the crew who on trial on Tuesday on were caught on video charges ranging from abandoning ship, while negligence to homicide, the children, obeying with shouts of “mur- orders, waited in their derer” heard as the cap- cabins for further tain entered the court. Distraught family members yell out to sea in May. Photo: Reuters instructions. Captain Lee Joon-seok, 68, and three senior crew The Sewol, overloaded and travelling too fast on were charged with homicide, facing a maximum a turn, sank off the southwestern coast of South sentence of death. Two were charged with fleeing Korea on April 16. and abandoning ship, which carries a maximum sen- The 15 crew members have been in detention tence of life in prison. Nine were charged with since they were charged in May. – Reuters June 14 - 20, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Prime deals on eight Sansiri developments

By Mark Knowles

SANSIRI, one of the largest real estate developers in Thailand, recently launched the “It’s Prime Time” promotional event in Phuket, offering a “Time for Best Units” promotion across all eight of the company’s completed developments on the island. Buyers will have to move There are some great deals on fully furnished units from Sansiri. quickly to get a bargain though, Mr Suriya told the Gazette that many developers offering promo- as the discount offers are only the promotion was part of an tions to help increase sales during available until the end of June. the political uncertainty, he Mr Suriya Wannabuit, executive vice president of the project management attempt to boost sales in the face and marketing departments for Sansiri PLC. Photos: Supplied Mr Suriya Wannabuit, execu- of a rise in booking cancellations doubted that this would have a tive vice president of the project due to the uncertain political large effect on the overall market. Sansiri is also offering the units with the best views at management and marketing situation in Thailand. “In general, [these] campaigns “It’s Prime Time” promotion in dcondo Mine, starting at 1.69 departments for Sansiri PLC said, “We have a lot of people who and events cannot help the [real Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin. million baht. “We know what buyers and had a booking, but have cancelled estate market] situation, but for Some of the premier units on Some of the lowest priced investors are looking for and we due to the political situation and me, I’m confident in my promo- offer in Phuket, include: a corner units in the promotion include: always aim to present interesting the financial situation – that’s why tion because I have selected the house at Burasiri Koh Kaew; a units at dcondo Kathu available offers to our target customers. now we have [more] stock on best products, the best locations, furnished house, located near the at 900,000 baht and units at “Sansiri’s developments are hand,” he said. and the best views. clubhouse at Habitia Koh Kaew; a dcondo Kathu-Patong available at located in prime locations on Phuket Mr Suriya said that most of “You can see that many townhouse with large private gar- 1.39 million baht. Units at dcondo and have unique designs with high the cancellations were from developers are now offering den at Habitown Koh Kaew; a unit Kathu and dcondo Creek are quality finishing. At our ‘It’s Prime local buyers, and that Sansiri discounts on not-good products with the best swimming pool view available with rental agreements Time’ event, we can guarantee that continues to pursue the increas- with not-good locations at a at dcondo Creek; and units with in place, offering an immediate this is the first and only time that ing foreign real estate investment cheap price. I’m offering the the best views at dcondo Kathu- rental return for investors. In customers will find the best units, market, particularly buyers from best location, the best view, the Patong and dcondo Mine. addition, a special cash reward of best packages, best prices, and best Russia and China. best offer – [it is] not cheap, not There are also some moderately up to 50,000 baht is available on investment, on offer from Sansiri.” He went on to say that despite a liquidation,” he said. priced, fully-furnished unit pack- referrals at the event. ages on offer, including: furnished units with the best views at For more information about the “It’s dcondo Kathu-Patong available at Prime Time” promotion call 1685 or 1.39 million baht and furnished visit sansiri.com.

The clubhouse at Sansiri’s premium Burasari develpment in Koh Kaew. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY June 14 - 20, 2014 A day without tourists

the edge. What would happen here in Phuket if suddenly all of the tour- ists disappeared? The strange thing, after all, is that the people RAINY season often brings a who do the loudest complaining shroud of darkness over the or constantly voice their grumbling island, when strong showers can discontent are mostly expatriate even make it difficult to see any- residents. I can’t reconcile their thing further than the mere short rationale, given that these same span across the road from my folks must have arrived at one office. Imagine pulling a hoodie point as tourists who eventually over your head on a sunny day and just decided to take a permanent dropping suddenly into the island vacation. netherworld of I’m still a rela- dimly lit shadows. The strange thing, after tive newcomer, These green having landed season weather all, is that the people here a bit after the changes seem to ‘ who do the loudest millennium, but I bring out the dark can still recall side of Phuket’s complaining or con- the days before citizens. All too stantly voice their Central Festival often around the grumbling discontent appeared, when traps, in distant traversing the is- tones, or else ply- are mostly expatriate land was a fast ing the internet residents. I can’t recon- and simple task. chatter, comes Over more than a the rabid talk cile their rationale, given decade, Phuket’s DESERTED: What would happen if all of Phuket’s tourists suddenly disappeared? Photo: ADwarf about the utter that these same folks prosperity has tity came, one of the knock-on nostalgia is an old man’s game out of the tourism sector? worthlessness of must have arrived at one seen the rapid rise effects was a quality offering. You best undertaken from a bar stool. To sum it up, I’m not adverse our current crop of an urban re- no longer have to travel to Remembering is good. but living to those around me voicing their of tourists. Just point as tourists who sort island in the Bangkok or Singapore to shop or in the present is an even better opinions or complaints, but please, hash tag #in eventually just decided throes of what find those objects of desire. The adventure. just keep a balanced, mindful view cheap, #stamped- to take a permanent could be summed world has come to Phuket. Bashing tourists harkens back to of how we got to where we are, ing groups, up as growing How did this all happen? Tour- those who oppose immigration. and appreciate those tourists who #emerging mar- island vacation. pains. ism has provided jobs, income, What fuels these illogical thoughts bring their hard-earned currency kets and you’ll Today, the and opportunity not only for Thais, are the human spirit’s dark sides of to spend here in Phuket. As to soon get the vibe. It’s nasty, petty bountiful’ offering includes but also for a growing number of racism, intolerance and closed what the future may bring, and viewed through a tunnel so quality medical institutions, expatriates. Where better to raise mindedness. The world is a big Edward T McMahon voiced it long and deep that there is seem- international schools that can be a family or start a business and place, with more and more people very well when he said, “Growth ingly no escape out the other end. counted on both hands, marinas, still be able to live in one of the arriving every day – face it, our is inevitable and desirable, but My mind often flashes back to malls, restaurants, housing estates finest tropical island’s on earth? journey today is one without maps destruction of community char- the art house movie with an eth- and attractions. You can connect And yet the voices of discon- to a place we’ve never been before. acter is not. The question is not nic twinge – A Day Without to flights around the world tent arise. Popular themes go Yes, my patience has been whether your part of the world Mexicans, which chronicles a directly whether you are headed from nostalgic musings wonder- tested by those who complain is going to change. The question mysterious happening which re- down under, to Europe, the ing why can’t Phuket be the way about traffic or crowded beaches. is how?” sults in all the Latinos disappearing Middle East or throughout Asia. it used to? Or else, how come Do you really think Villa Market, one day from a California town. Where we once lived in the land the new stream of travellers where you happily ply around the Bill Barnett is Managing Director of It’s a funny, profound and a some- of little or no choice, today the aren’t well behaved like those aisles, would be here unless the C9 Hotelworks. He can be contacted what sad tale of myopia gone over options are varied. Sure, as quan- from a bygone era? For me, property market had not been spun through c9hotelworks.com Condo oversupply in Hua Hin THE residential market in the Hua ing more on the condominium year they have had high take-up Hin area is showing signs of market outside Bangkok, with Cha- rates, and some projects have sold oversupply after both local and am and Hua Hin among their target out, said Collier. Bangkok-based developers ex- locations. Most buyers in the Cha-am, panded their condominium invest- LPN Development, for example, Hua Hin and Pranburi areas are ment over the past five years. has already occupied land plots in Thai, especially in condominiums According to a survey by the Hua Hin area, while another big- and housing development projects, Collier International (Thailand), name developer is also looking to while some foreign retirees own condominium inventory supply in launch new projects in the area.The or rent condominiums or houses the general Hua Hin area will be average take-up rate at the end of in the general area. 16,000 units next year. This would 2013 was about 73%, around 5% The average take-up rate of all take 18 months to sell out even if higher than in the previous six property types in these three loca- there were no new residential months. This was due to the high tions last year was roughly 72%, projects launched in the location. take-up rate at some new condo- with 68% for landed development The survey shows some 8,800 minium projects launched during the projects and 73% for condos. units are expected to be completed year, especially by listed developers. The average price of condo- this year, with nearly 5,000 units Some other condo developers minium and landed development in the Cha-am area and about have also launched new market- projects is still similar to the previ- 1,880 in the Hua Hin coastal area. ing campaigns and set up their ous year.Following the oversupply The remainder are split equally sales booths in popular shopping of condo units in Hua Hin, LPN between the Hua Hin inland and malls in Bangkok in order to at- Development has delayed the Pranburi areas. tract new clients. launch of three new projects, com- Many condominium projects The average take-up rate in the prising 2,040 units worth 3.13 cannot be completed by the ex- Hua Hin inland area was highest billion baht, this year. pected date, due to a lack of at around 85%, because some “We have to wait and see the construction workers, the research new condominium projects from demand in the market,” said man- said. The research also shows that listed developers were launched in aging director Opas Sripayak. many listed developers are focus- the first half of 2013. In the past – The Nation June 14 - 20, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Hotels surviving political turmoil THE number of international tourist arrivals to Phuket International Airport, respectively. to Phuket grew by 6.9% year-over-year There was a 1.6% YOY decline in Chinese (YOY) to 962,953 arrivals in the first quarter arrivals, a market that had been growing at of 2014. An increase in direct international 90% per year, while Russian arrivals grew flights to Phuket have helped insulate it from by 20.4% YOY this quarter. These two key any negative impact from the ongoing politi- markets constitute about 50% of the total. cal turmoil in Bangkok, according to CBRE. The other key feeder markets, including Swe- The average occupancy of upscale den, Korea and Australia, only account for hotels (with rates over 2,000 baht per night) about 5% each. The data shows the sensi- was over 80% in the first quarter of 2014. tivity of Asian feeder markets to political Hotels in Phuket were also able to increase unrest in Thailand and the lack of concern the overall daily rate by 3.3% YOY, but this from Russian tourists regarding the same. was mainly due to the baht’s depreciation in Phuket is, however, becoming more Tourism in Phuket is off to a strong start in Q1 of 2014. Graphic: Supplied value against major currencies. dependent on Chinese and Russian arrivals CBRE forecasts that total Phuket hotel whereas in the past there was a greater and is a measure commonly used to analyze but there is still potential for growth. There supply will increase by 4,000 keys over the spread of key feeder markets. The risk is performance. First-class hotels with rates were about 100 million outbound Chinese next three years, a 25% increase in current that there could either be an event that pre- between 4,000 to 10,000 baht per night had tourists last year and only 4.7mn of them supply. CBRE has also observed fewer new vents people from these markets from the best REVPAR. The positive aspect of came to Thailand. construction starts of hotels in Phuket, travelling, such as an economic downturn, this result is that it shows Phuket is not a zero The challenge for hotel owners is that if a which may indicate that the rate of new sup- or that their attitude to Thailand as a destina- dollar tour destination with tourists property becomes dominated by one nation- ply will decrease over the next three years. tion suddenly changes. being pushed into the cheapest hotels and ality, it tends to drive other nationalities away, Despite the political problems, there is a Although the Phuket hotel market is sur- tour operators hoping to gain revenue from so the potential growth from key feeder possibility that visitor arrivals to Phuket may viving, not every grade of hotel is prospering. commissions on shopping and entertainment. markets needs to be handled carefully. The increase at a faster rate than new hotel sup- Hotels are classified into four grades based CBRE believes that Phuket will remain one best revenue will come from quality, not ply, which means that there is a possibility on achieved room rate: luxury, first-class, of Asia’s leading tourist destinations. The quantity. Therefore, tourism policy makers, of a rise in room rates. mid-range and economy . airport is being expanded which will reduce hotel developers and operators need to China and Russia were the largest feeder REVPAR (revenue per available room) is capacity problems. The dependence on a lim- focus on long-term profitability for the markets with 225,949 and 228,691 arrivals the combination of room rate and occupancy, ited number of feeder markets increases risk, Phuket hotel market. – Phuket Gazette New fee structure to help condo market A REVISED taxation and fee The association also continues structure in the property sector to lobby against the special busi- would boost the residential mar- ness tax of 3.3%, which is a burden ket in the second half of the on property firms, he added. year, the Thai Condominium “If transfer and mortgage fees Association’s new president said were cut, this would help home- in an interview with The Nation buyers reduce their financial costs early this week. when purchasing a property, Prasert Taedullayasatit said the while the government continues to association had submitted such a impose the special business tax proposal to the Thai Chamber as sale values rise,” he said. of Commerce as part of a The association chief also road map to drive property said the property market in market growth in the latter the first five months of the half of the year, after the year had continued to slow market dropped 28% during down, as home-buyers the first four months in delayed their purchasing terms of project launches decision and property firms and up to 30% in terms of deferred project launches presales. during the first quarter. The condominium segment faced the hardest time in the Concerns about residential sector, with new dropping value project launches in greater Most home-buyers are Bangkok declining 37% in the concerned that their future first quarter compared with the earnings may decline due to final quarter of last year. the country’s slow economic Townhouse launches, mean- growth. This has caused many of while, fell 18%in the first quarter them, and potential condominium compared with the same period buyers in particular, to delay last year, while detached-housing having completed units trans- launches fell by just 2% in the ferred to them, he explained. final quarter of 2013. This impacts more directly on Mr Prasert said the main pro- the condominium sector than it posals for revising the tax structure does on townhouses and detached in the property sector were bring- housing, as condo units are often ing the transfer fee – currently 2% bought as second homes. of residential value – down to zero, At present, when developers and lowering the 1-per-cent mort- launch condominium projects, gage fee to the same level. presales in the first month account Such a move would reduce for only 38% of project value. This transaction costs for home-buyers is well below the level of 50-60% and boost residential demand, he in the same period last year. said. – The Nation 14 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION June 14 - 20, 2014 Taxis, the route forward IT MAY have taken military action, but the long-overdue purge against some of the island’s most notorious transport syndicates is, hands down, the best news the island has had in decades. If ever there were a good riddance, this is it. The potential ben- efits to the island – if the results of this unprecedented drive can be consolidated, maintained and perhaps even extended – are in- numerable, transcending any kind of economic accounting. For long-suffering resort owners and other legitimate tourism business operators, the feeling must be like that of the Munchkins after learning the Wicked Witch of The East was dead in the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. But as the main character of that film quickly learns, the road ahead is fraught with mystery. History clearly shows us that a few arrests and the mere physi- cal removal of some illegal taxi stands in key locations will do little if the self-entitled and thuggish “mafia mentality” is al- lowed to persist. Just look at what happened after the 2004 tsunami, when scores of tuk-tuks and taxis were damaged or destroyed, their stands swept away. Not long after the initial shock and the emergency clean up and grieving periods had passed, there was for a period an unexpected collective feeling that public transport in Phuket could make a new start. Taxi ranks sundered; joy and what next But that never happened; in fact the situation at street level got worse, as the forces of greed and corruption quickly resur- Re: Gazette online, Destruction Bar owners unite faced and restored the status quo, turning Phuket’s public of Patong taxi booths underway, June 6 transport situation into an international laughing stock and the Re: Gazette online, Video Report: cause of interminable disputes, incidents of violence and even Let’s give change the benefit of the doubt. This is more progress Thailand’s coup given credit for outright murder. Do you have an opinion to voice? taxi cartel crackdown in Phuket, The key now is to prosecute those responsible in a fair and than I have seen in seven years Email [email protected] here. And it is not just one sym- June 5 transparent way, but reject bail requests to prevent the guilty The dive industry banded to- from regrouping and resuming their illegal activities. This will bolic gesture, there is a concerted effort going on. This is much bet- gether and got some positive render a precious window of time during which an overhaul in Beach Club bane action against corruption, and now our public transport sector can be put in place and consoli- ter than any of us could have hoped for or expected. the general’s influence has shown dated. Re: Gazette online, Beach club it’s face against the tuk-tuks, Key objectives must include a dramatic expansion in the num- James Bond blues, June 8 Gazette forum taxis, etc. ber of legitimate metered taxis, along with the proviso that they No more beach clubs. We have Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see collect fares anywhere on the island; the establishment of simple beautiful sand and warm seawa- local bar owners banding together songthew routes in key locations where the mafia never allowed Bring on the buses! ter so why do we need a to stop the police coming around them to run before – in a circle around Patong and from Patong swimming pool and noisy over- for their monthly tea money? Set to Karon and Kata, for example. A major overhaul is also needed Re: Gazette online, Destruction priced beach clubs? What up video cameras or something happened to sitting on the beach at Phuket International Airport, where a group of service-minded of Patong taxi booths underway, and catch them at it! All in the in- professionals prepared to pick up fares anywhere on the island, June 6 enjoying a cheap beer or local co- terests of keeping beer prices conut swimming in the sea and at any time – without fear of reprisal – must be installed. Now might be a good time for down, of course. relaxing in nature? Isn’t that what someone to start a bus service Ga people come to the tropics for? between Karon and Patong. Gazette forum Owen O Connell Butler Facebook Gazette forum Re-discuss abortion Honest people still Airport taxis next Re: Gazette online, Illegal roam- ing abortion clinic shut down in Re: Gazette online, Jubilant hon- Re: Gazette online, Grateful Ger- man student gets bag of cash back, Phuket, June 5 orary consuls, hotel staff offer I personally think that the abor- thanks for war on taxi mafia, June 7 It’s nice to get a positive story tion laws in Thailand are a cause June 9 of many other problems and Let’s hope General Panya also about a Phuket taxi driver for a change. Karma will come around. should be reviewed. plans to clean the illegal taxis out “...items used for the abortion: Johnny Murray of the parking area at Phuket a syringe, needles, chicken feath- Facebook International Airport so that genu- ers, a dildo and drugs.” Really? ine travellers and those people who That is a great reason why the pick up and drop off passengers Trash bins please laws should be reviewed. can find somewhere to park their Tinkerbell cars. Re: Gazette online, Teach envi- Gazette forum Traveler ronmental awareness when they’re Gazette forum young: Phuket Governor, June 5 Great initiative! But let’s start Brazilians? Really? closer to home with garbage cans Re: Gazette online, South Ameri- Gotta make it stick in the markets. After all, you can can saviors, June 6 teach the children not to litter, but With all the lovely beaches in Re: Gazette online, Destruction no point in even trying without a South America I cannot see why of Patong taxi booths underway, place to throw it away. masses of South American tour- June 6 Make a place where people can ists are going to come thousands A taxi shack in Rawai was torn bring their leftover building mate- of expensive miles by plane to down yesterday and today it is al- rials to stop the dumping of it all Thailand – it is a long way. ready back up with half a dozen over the island. However, Thailand needs tour- taxis waiting for customers. Noth- And please think again before ists so I guess keep trying, but ing will change if there is not promoting the use of bicycles. could the money and effort be Volume 21 Issue 24 consistent enforcement. Phuket is too dangerous for bikes. better spent? Andrew Campbell Joe Alfadiamond Facebook Gazette forum Gazette forum June 14 - 20, 2014 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Clearing beaches and saving forest

Kitiphat Taraphiban, 53, a native of Bangkok, is the Only the squeegee pro knows what to do next. Photo: Mauri Grant new Chief of Sirinath IF I had my way, I’d clear the National Park. He has a beach of every vendor in one fell bachelor’s degree in Rainy season motto swoop. People who set up busi- Forest Management from nesses or chairs on the sand are LET me set the scene for you: it essentially privatizing the beach, Kasetsart University, and is Sunday afternoon and a sizable and it belongs to the public. before coming to Phuket, rainstorm has just swooped in and By Mauri Grant Unfortunately, I can’t do that, served as chief of Mae killed the power at Central Festi- so I’ll do the next best thing: I Ping National Park in val. The only sources of light are Do you have an opinion to voice? won’t allow any new businesses provided by the gray sky and the Email [email protected] to stake out space on the sand, Chiang Mai for one year. fluorescent glow emanating from and I’ll look for alternative land Here, he talks about his laptop screens, tablets and Squeegee soldiers on the second near the beach and try to move plans to clean, protect and upgrade the beach, forest and smartphones. I am sitting in front level force water over the edge of the current shops there. This is of my Mac at a table in the back the landing, creating a sort of man- something that I have to do in facilities of Sirinath National Park. corner of Starbucks and my friend made waterfall as they go along. concert with the municipality and is sitting next to me, hunched over The chaotic situation outside the Phuket Provincial Administra- When I was working up north, To start with, we need better her slightly bigger Mac furiously eventually settles down, so I make tive Organization. I got so upset about how much signage. I want one sign to be a typing up a university exam with my way back into the still-dark Trash is another problem. My forest was being destroyed that I huge map of the park. And we need a swiftly approaching due date. I Starbucks. I had been secretly philosophy is that nothing will bought a plot of land with my own clear direction indicators and a thought about getting another cof- hoping while I wasted time happen if no one starts, so I’ll be money and planted trees on it. I sign on every building to tell fee, but the monsoon has forced watching the water wars that the the first to pick rubbish up from probably planted 1,000 trees there, people what it is. I want to make inside a crowd of shoppers look- line of customers inside would die the beach and in the park. After and if even one died, I felt bad. the information center more tour- ing for a hit of caffeine to pass down, but it had stayed long, so I that, I’ll ask my That’s what hap- ist-friendly and accessible. the time. bypassed coffee yet again and sat staff to help, then When I was pens when you Finally, we need to be able to When I walk outside to assess back down at my corner table. I expect local plant a tree – you close the park gates at 10pm for the situation, I sense a dystopian I was just starting to think that people will pitch working up north, I develop feelings safety reasons. Right now we dreariness in the air as people con- we were in for a long haul black- in too. got so upset about for it. can’t because there’s a residential fused and disoriented by the out when the lights clicked back I also would how much forest If every Thai area behind the park that relies on sudden power outage stand under on and the air con started blasting like to see hotels person were to the park road for access. We need cover with arms crossed, barely again. Everyone in Starbucks in the area keep in was being plant just one tree, to build a new road for them first. protected from the rain, and stare cheered and breathed a collective mind beach and destroyed that I it would go a long Once that’s done we’ll be able to out at the sky. No one seems to sigh of relief. park cleaning as a way toward keep- control access and regulate who know what to do. My fellow coffee addicts and I corporate social bought a plot of ing our forests comes in and when. Staffers are standing at their got back into a well-lit groove as responsibility land with my own safe from en- All of these projects are in ad- store entrances, chatting quietly the storm – which had just entered project. Everyone money and planted croachment and dition to my top priority in and seeming pleased to have a Act 2 after a short intermission – benefits from a illegal logging. Phuket, which is preventing and quick break as temporarily blinded raged on outside. lovely recre- trees on it. We need to correcting encroachment in the shoppers wander out of the pitch- There really isn’t much you can ational setting, value forests for national park. But they are each black stores toward the light. do when a storm hits except ride including their guests. the sources of life that they are – important in their own way. By The worst of the storm passed it out. Power outages are bound Another part of my job is pro- homes to animals, sources of keeping the forest and beach after about 20 minutes. Right on to happen and inconvenient situa- tecting the forest here. I’ve water, oxygen-generators and beautiful, we not only preserve cue, mall staff wielding squeegees tions are highly likely. To all those learned through personal expe- flood preventers. something of great value for those emerged – ready for battle. people who aren’t sure what to rience one of the best ways to The third thing I intend to do is who come after us, but we pro- Puddles of water are pushed to and do in such cases, keep in mind make people feel passionate improve the facilities at Sirinath tect our own jobs in the tourism fro and a few unsuspecting walk- that people-watching opportunities about trees. Park. sector. ers get splashed as they pass by. are excellent.

Light up Kathu hills Some of the streetlamps along that road are not working due to To avoid dangerous traffic on the an electrical supply problem, and Protect yourself at the used car lot bypass road and Thepkrasattri we apologize for that. I am thinking of selling my car to Jaturong Kaewkasi, Phuket themselves, but prefer not to. By Road, I drive home from Koh Kathu Municipality officers are a secondhand dealer, but I have Land Transport Office (PLTO) signing it, they become owners of Kaew every day on Kathu-Nakok aware of the problem and are now some liability concerns. Officer, replies: the car, thereby increasing the Road, which passes the British fixing it, and we are told they will When I sell my car to another You can protect yourself number of previous owners the International School. finish the repairs as soon as individual, we both sign the trans- against liability in such a case. In car has had – which is not a plus But this road is also dangerous, possible. fer of ownership document at the addition to signing the transfer in the used car business. especially for motorcyclists, be- We intend to install more lights same time and our signatures document, make sure cause of increased traffic to and along the road, but the soonest we prove that the purchase transac- that you and the from the airport and because it has can apply for funds to do that is tion has taken place. dealer both sign a pur- a lot of curves and is very dark at 2016. However, when I sell to a sec- chase contract, called night. ondhand dealer, I sign the transfer sanya seuh khai in There are street lights already document, but the dealer does not. Thai. This will state installed along the road, but they Although the dealer has bought the the amount of the pur- are not turned on. Is there any plan car from me, the signature spot on chase and the date, to turn them on? the transfer document remains and will be signed by Concerned commuter blank until a customer buys the car. you, the dealer and Kathu What happens if my car is sto- witnesses. This len from the lot and used in a proves that you have Teeraporn Jirarattanakorn, crime? I’m worried that I would sold the car to the Director of the Department of be held responsible for the crime dealer. Rural Roads Phuket office, since my name is the only one on Dealers can sign Making sure you’re not liable if the car you’re replies: the transfer document. the transfer form selling is used in a crime. Photo: Mike/Flickr 16 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014

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4 BEDROOM VILLA LUXURY VILLA FOR SALE / RENT NICE STUDIO APT, B 1.5 FOR SALE Just 3 minutes from BIS, SEA VIEW MILLION 5 minutes from Bang Tao 900sqm land, 350sqm build- 1 bedroom apartment at Studio of 36 sqm. Phuket Town Beach, big pool, living room, ing, 3 bedrooms + maid Eden Resort Karon. Only 15 at Green Places. Quiet. De- fully furnished, land 500sqm, room, 4 bathrooms, studio, apartments in complex. Fully tails on request. Tel: 095-437 Chanote, house 350sqm, 14x4m swimming pool, fish furnished, gym and 20x5m 9062 (English). Email: lilly@ quick sale 9.5 million baht ponds. 15 million baht. Con- swimming pool. Please call mail.ru only. Tel: 093-713 2278 (En- tact Alex. Tel: 089-651 3250 087-882 9604. Email: artlpmj glish). @yahoo.com HOUSE QUIET GREEN AREA IN PHUKET TOWN LAND WITH SEA VIEW 4 RAI, THAI CO., Fully furnished house in Close to Central Festival, 2.9 FOR SALE Chalong, 2 aircon bed- HOUSE, 18MB million baht ono. Tel: 081-893 200sqm with a beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rooms, lovely garden. Start 7191 (Thai), 089-730 8566 view. Located on 50 Pee from 10,000 baht / month. walk to Layan Beach. Next to (English). Email: meteve@ Road, Patong. 4.9 million National Park. Infrastructure Tel: 081-892 4311. http:// meteve-phuket.com baht. Tel: 098-386 6408 (En- palaigreen.weebly. com for villa development. Tel: 084- glish), 087-268 2396 (Thai). 842 4581. Email: 4581Sell Email: jasonsfriday6@gmail. @gmail.com 2-STOREY HOUSE Close to the Heroines' Monu- com ment. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- NAI YANG rooms. Email: Pktthai1@ LAND FOR SALE BRAND-NEW HOUSE FOR SALE gmail.com 330sq wah /1,320sqm. Quiet CONDO area with unobstructed ce- Ready in 3 weeks, top floor, LAND FOR SALE ment road access, electricity sea facing, 1 bedroom, fully Back of Loch Palm, 510sqm, to the land, water well dug furnished, stylish condo, part of a small gated commu- and minutes to a beautiful the first condo in Nai Yang, nity of 2 villas, next to small quiet beach. Land is already pool and gym, 2 minutes to lake. Chanote title and, if in- filled and ready to build your the beach, airport and terested, complete house dream home with plenty of shops, great location, be quick for this one, best and SEAFRONT LAND GREAT PRICE plans provided for free. 6 mil- space for a pool and garden. KAMALA FOR SALE GREAT LOCATION 3.3 million baht only. Contact fastest offer, over 1.97 million lion baht, negotiable. For 6 rai, Chanote, seafront 66m. 628sqm plot, 3 rooms, pri- Steven. Tel: 089-002 6465 baht. The first of its kind in more information, please call Tel: 089-897 2141. vate pool. 17 million baht. Tel: (English & Thai). Email: strb Nai Yang. Tel: 081-361 9400 087-266 4583 (English), 082- 087-465 8883 (English & 440 6884 (Thai). [email protected] (Thai). Email: garycostello @gmail. com LONE BEACH LAND Thai). Email: mindproper FOR SALE [email protected], www.mind 34 rai beachfront 300m. Please properties.net/Great_Value BEACHFRONT TOWNHOUSE 3 BEDROOMS contact Ms. Janjala. Tel: · _Family_Home_PKEV008- VILLA RAWAI HOUSE FOR SALE 084-305 3264. Property.htm Bang Tao, 2 bedrooms, fully Samkong, Phuket Town. furnished, Chanote title, from 43sq wah. Spacious 3 3 million baht. For more infor- bedrooms and 3 bath- mation, please call 093-713 rooms with 2 levels plus 2278. another study lounge area upstairs, to be sold fully furnished. Storage URGENT SALE! room, parking for 2 cars, 6.5 MILLION BAHT landscaped garden, fit- ness, security. Price: 4.2 800sqm, 3-4 bedrooms, Patong, 180sqm, gated million baht. Tel: 083-521 2 living rooms, private estate, fully furnished, 2277 (English & Thai), beach, from 35 million near beach. 4.3 million 090-161 6669 (English & baht. Sale: 29.9 million baht negotiable. Email: Thai). Email: veenuttha baht. Email: gm@thenet gm@thenetworkproper [email protected] workproperty.com ty.com

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MAI KHAO LAND PRIME BEACHFRONT 5.1 rai, very quiet, 1km to LAND sea, for now building or in- vestment, full Chanote. Price: Beachfront land on Rawai / 2.75 million baht per rai. Tel: Chalong beach. Also con- 083-635 2414 (English), 082- nects directly to Vised 812 3486 (Thai). Road. Adjacent to Serenity Terraces, so really prime! Over 4 rai at 180 million LARGE SEAVIEW baht. Tel: 080-124 1245. HOUSE AT LAYAN Email: kay@phuketanda manrealestate.com

HOUSE FOR SALE BUILDING AO PO SEAVIEW LAND BANGLA - PATONG 1.5 rai. Constructed access 25 million baht, XL commer- road. Chanote. 300m from cial / residential building in Soi Grand Marina. 10 million 3 rai, Chanote. Price: 54 Bangla Square, Patong. 4 baht. For more information, million baht. Tel: 081-787 floors + 6m frontage. Over please call 082-277 5971 4383. Email: ruggdan@ 360sqm in total. For more in- (English & Thai). Email: ros gmail.com formation, please call 087-881 [email protected] 7600 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] 79sq wah, 3 bedrooms, URGENT LAND 4 bathrooms, 1 maid FREEHOLD POOL VILLA FOR SALE room, kitchen, aircon, APARTMENT FOR SALE Build your dream home in auto gate. Tel: 088-7687 IN BOAT LAGOON Boat Lagoon. Hot price: 7 UNDER MARKET PRICE 054. 2-bedroom, marina apart- million baht. 161 sq wah. Tel: LAND & HOUSES 88 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ment for sale in Boat La- 076-238948, 081-978 2787, NEW Land & Houses Park, Cha- goon, north of Phuket Town, 082-271 3420. Fax: 076-273 OCEANFRONT long. For photo please email: in a residential maritime 466. Email: sale@phuket FOR SALE [email protected] township surrounded by propertytrip.com 6.5 rai, waterfront. Chanote commercial plaza and sport- title. Email: Pktthai1@gmail. ing facilities. Fully furnished, com From 1.1 million baht. private carport, large swim- CHEAP LAND SALE 800m from Nai Harn ming pool available for resi- NEW SEAVIEW Close to Phuket Airport. 4 PALM BREEZE CONDO Beach. For more infor- dents. Living area: 198sqm. FREEHOLD CONDO rai, Chanote title. 3.8 mil- Nai Harn, 2 bedrooms, 1 mation, please call 080- Free hold. Price: 11 million Brand-new freehold con- lion baht per rai. Tel: 081- bathroom, fully furnished. 124 1245. Email: kay@ baht. Tel: 080-789 4500 (En- dos from 2.3 million 868 7676. Email: phuket Urgent sale US$199,000. phuketandamanreal glish & French). Email: Chris baht, includes furniture, Chalong, only pool villa, [email protected] No agents! For more informa- estate.com [email protected] plus seaview condos, 3.5 75sq wah, 3 bedrooms, tion, please call 081-956 million baht. Tel: 080-124 exclusive modern interior 1077. 1245. Email: kay@phu design, corner house. LAND SALES Urgent sale: 9.75 million LAND FOR SALE LUXURY ketandamanrealestate. 1.5 rai land: 30 minutes from com baht. Contact Thilo. Tel: Bang Tao Beach, for hotel & POOL VILLA 089-874 3376. ZCAPE condominium. 2 rai land: Soi 1-BEDROOM CONDO Pasak 4. 100m from Pasak LAGUNA Road, for housing condo- PRIVATE POOL Brand-new, semi-fur- 500,000 BAHT minium. Tel: 076-340559, VILLA BANG TAO nished, two 1-bedroom KAMALA 081-937 8152. condos (27.7sqm & 29. Private 1-bedroom pool LEASEHOLD villa for sale in top condi- 41sqm), adjacent units Hotel room, 30sqm, com- BANG TAO HOUSE tion with a large roof top on 6th floor in Zcape de- plex has 2 pools and For sale. 2 bedrooms, fully Khok Kloy. 8.5 rai land, sala. Only 800m to the velopment, ready now. jacuzzi. Tel: 084-716 furnished, 350sqm land, Chanote title. 2km from Within unique develop- Beach. Price: 9.5 million Near Laguna, Boat Av- 0502. Chanote. Tel: 093-713 2278. Sarasin Bridge. 1km from ment – 8,700,000 baht. baht. Please call 081-606 enue and beaches. Thai Please call 081-077 1765. or foreign ownership Beach. Road access and 5604 (English & Thai). URGENT SALE! power supply. Recently Email: phuketformations Email: info@phuketse ok. Both priced at under DCondo Kathu, 7th floor, measured by government. @gmail.com renityvillas.com, www. 2 million baht. Tel: 085- 30 RAI IN TOWN good view. Only 1.2 million Only 850,000 baht per rai. phuketserenityvillas. 235 1532 (English & Flat land near Dowroong baht. Email: dcondosale@ Contact Paew: 089-972 com/saledetails.php? Thai). Email: thanasak. School in Phuket Town. gmail.com [email protected] 5378 (English&Thai), Tin: TOWNHOUSE nom=RB001 Please call 081-691 25 089-288 4537 (English& PHUKET TOWN 26. VILLA WITH POOL Thai). FOR SALE / RENT 4 bedrooms, pool villa for LAND & HOUSE CHEAP LAND & sale, fully furnished, 12.5 mil- FOR SALE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE FOR SALE HABITOWN lion baht or rent long term: Location: Phanom Dis- PALACE KOH KAEW FOR 75,000 baht per month. Tel: trict, Surat Thani, near SALE 089-729 2989. Email: tabppg Khao Sok National Park. 115sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 @gmail.com - Land: 120 rai + rubber bathrooms, 4 aircons, in- plantation, 8 years old. 6 cludes built-in furniture, PATONG FREEHOLD million baht. 2 floors. Resale down 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, 150,000 baht. Tel: 089- 100sqm. Tel: 081-612 4187. 772 7012. Email: nicolaas5@yahoo. com In Supalai City Hill es- Land of 35 rai and a Magnificent Penthouse tate. Very quiet, safe, house with aircon, 2 in Karon with panoramic bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 3-BEDROOMS convenient. 3 years old, 2-BATHROOMS BEAUTIFULLY sea view apartment. Re- 2 storeys, furnished, 3 and kitchen at Tambon duced by 10 million baht Bornok, Prachuap Khiri IN COMPOUND FURNISHED bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, CONDO for quick sale, includes WiFi, decorated, shady Khan, 20km from Pra- Villa in good compound an additional two-bed- garden, well-maintained chuap Khiri Khan Town. with sport club. Fur- Attractively furnished, fully room apartment. Now 46 by original owner. For The land is 1.3km from nished, opposite Laem equipped, 4th floor, - House: 1-rai area, fur- million baht. Freehold. sale: 2.8 million baht ono. Petchkasem Road. Hin Seafood & Maeju, 37sqm, 1-bed condo in nished, 2 bedrooms, 2 Please call 080-124 For more information, Price is only 10 million near PIADS. For more the Royal Place. Tel: 081- aircons. 1.9 million baht. 1245. Email: kay@phu please call 089-874 00 baht. Nor Sor 3 title information, please call 828 0615 (English & Please call 081-667 ketandamanrealestate. 61. Email: stephenfein@ deed. Please call 086- 081-719 0014. Email: Thai). Email: dom 23781 1637, 082-539 6433. com gmail.com 615 9719. [email protected] @msn.com 22 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014

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CONDO FOR RENT DELUXE BEACHFRONT Rawai, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- ORCHID KATHU CHALONG HOUSE FULLY FURNISHED NEW CONDO CONDOS rooms, fully furnished, full HEIGHTS FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT 2-bedrooms, also 1 bed- amenities, pool, WiFi, great Serviced apartment, stu- 1-3 bedrooms, Chalong room, kitchen, lounge. The location. Short and long-term dio. 1 / 2 bedroom(s), 1 / area. Start from 10,000 Point near Central Festival, available: 35,000 baht per 2 bathroom(s), rooftop, baht per month. Tel: 081- many facilities. Tel: 081-892 month. Tel: 081-8957908. pool, free WiFi. Tel: 076- 892 4311. For further de- 0038. Email: rungtiwap@asian 203208, 081-892 0038. tails, please see our wind.biz www.orchidkathuheigh website at http://palai ts-phuket.com green.weebly.com

ART@PATONG 1-BEDROOM Fully furnished, 2 bed- FULLY FURNISHED Short or long-term rent at POOL VILLA FOR HOUSE RENT rooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 Kathu, fully furnished, aircons. Tel: 087-266 71 3 bedrooms, 400sqm, free swimming pool, fitness, Bang Tao area. 1,2 bed- 91. WiFi and cable TV. 25,000 quiet and secure. For rooms, fully furnished, baht per month. For more in- more information, please from 20,000 baht. For formation, please call 081- call 081-607 8567. Email: more infor-mation, please 8924311. http://palaigreen. [email protected] call 093-713 2278. KATA HILL SINGLE HOUSE weeb ly.com Web: www.phuket-con Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, do.net Fully furnished, full kit 1-BEDROOM 2 bathrooms, living room, chen, aircon, 24/7sec BUNGALOW RAWAI kitchen, 3BB , cable TV. For urity, overlooks pool, NAI HARN HOUSE Fully furnished, WiFi, TV, rent: 16,000 baht per month. quiet, 5-minute walk to 2KM BEACH WALK TO KATA BEACH kitchen, 9,000 baht per Tel: 081-606 2827 (English & Jungceylon, long term 2-bedroom house for rent Custom 2-bedroom, 3-bath- month. Email: bricothailand Thai). Email: nij017@hot 25,000 baht per month. with aircon. Quiet Soi, room house, just 500m to @hotmail.com mail.com Email: marklouisw@ walk to the beach. Ame- the beach, furnished. 25,000 hotmail.com rican owned. For more baht per month; 20,000 baht RENT OR SALE information, please call for long term. For more infor- 1-BEDROOM mation, please call 081-472 Permsap villa. Two floors, 3 +1 048 0286 3866 (En- APARTMENT FOR CONDOMINIUM glish), +1 062 3217 8117 1010 (English & Thai). Email: bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Close [email protected] RENT PATONG to Heroines’ Monument. Email: (English & Thai). Email: Condo pool, security, 46 [email protected] [email protected] sq.m.Fully furnished. Tel: PATONG 089-728 4005(English&Thai). NICE APARTMENT Email: thamad17@yahoo. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE Mid-Patong, very nice large com KATHU HOUSE furnished, 1 bedroom, kit- Panason Park View. Air con, FOR RENT / SALE chen, light and airy apart- partly furnished, 20,000 baht per B.L. APARTMENT THALANG ment. Tel: 086-276 7608. HOUSE FOR RENT month. At Kathu, 1 bedroom, 1 living For more information, NEAR BIS 089-724 0706 (En- room, aircon, cable TV, hot please call Fully furnished, close to Architect-designed house. glish & Thai). Email: alastairpes shower, ADSL, swimming Rawai Beach. Yearly SPACIOUS 2-BED 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, [email protected] pool, garden and car park. rate: 29,000 baht per POOL VILLA big land and garden. Fur- Rent: 7,000 baht per month. month. For more infor- Spacious Thai-style pool villa nished, aircon, kitchen. Long For more information, please mation, please call 081- for holidays and vacation term at 22,000 baht per 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM month. Tel: 081-803 1560 call 081-692 3163. VILLAS WITH POOL 979 0090. Email: reallife rent. This villa is an unbeliev- [email protected] ably large property for 2 bed- (English & Thai). Email: Furnished, aircon, WiFi, [email protected] cable TV, swimming pool. 1- rooms, ideal for your family. KATA HILL BUNGALOW bedroom house, long term: The villa is located in a nice, Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, 1 14,000 baht per month. Spe- 7,000 BAHT quiet neighborhood, but still bathroom, kitchen, aircon, cial offer! 2-bedroom house, PER MONTH near to the beaches, shops LUXURY APARTMENT free WiFi, cable TV. 9,000 2 months for short term only 1-bedroom house, furnished, and restaurants. This villa @ PATONG baht per month. For more in- 17,000 bath per month. WiFi + cable TV, quiet area. comes fully equipped with Fully furnished, daily and formation, please call 081- Please call 089-475 1200 For more information, please everything you need. Avail- monthly. For more informa- 606 2827 (English & Thai). (English & Thai). Email: info call 081-892 4311, http:// Fully furnished, 5 bed- able for the next 6 months. tion, please call 081-892 Email: [email protected] @welcome-inn.com panwagreen.weebly.com rooms, 4 bathrooms. Tel: Minimum rental 1 week. For 5983 (English & Thai), 081- 094-595 2451, 094-595 more information, please call 894 4730 (English & Thai). 1444. Email: righthere 091-523 2776 (English). Fax: 076-292149. Email: [email protected] Email: farang742@gmail. nanaivillaphuket@gmail. com com, www.nanaivilla.com June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

Property Property Accommodation Holiday Homes & Services Services Available Villa Rentals Wanted PROPERTY, VILLA RENT PATONG-ROOMS DELUXE BEACHFRONT PHUKET TOO BUSY? MANAGEMENT AT 9,000 BAHT CONDOS FREEHOLD POOL Try our hideaway villa with pool, Experienced hoteliers / prop- Or apartment with pool: 15,000 2 bedrooms, also 1 bedroom, VILLA housekeeping and WiFi. Only erty managers offer pre-opening, ELECTRICIAN baht. Tel: 089-728 4005. Email: kitchen, lounge. The Point Freehold pool villa. From 1.1 40 mins to the airport and 10 management and rental ser- Electrician needed to [email protected] near Central Festival, many million baht 800m from Nai mins to the beach. Tel: +31-62- vices of resorts, villas, apart- check and determine prop- facilities. Tel: 081-892 0038. Harn Beach. Tel: 080-124 059 8315 (English). Email: info ments & estate management erty power, need to install PRIVATE POOL VILLA 1245. Email: kay@phuket @erwinhammingschott.com including juristic persons. generator and hook up. 3-bedroom private pool villa lo- SEA VIEW 3-BED VILLA, andamanrealestate.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 087-884 8972. cated minutes from the famed PATONG 2-BED PRIVATE POOL VILLA Laguna area. Tel: 084-842 2262 Luxury villa of character w/ LUXURY APARTMENT HOME RENOVATION (English & Thai). Email: lita.hine Patong sea view. Estate pool, @ PATONG Close to Nai Harn and Rawai We provide services: home @hotmail.com private and secure. 60,000 Beaches. Fully furnished. Avail- and pool renovation, sauna Property baht per week; 200,000 per Special rate. Daily, 2 weeks and able immediately for 1-3 months and steam room construc- Wanted THE NCHANTRA month; 1 million baht per year monthly. Tel: 081-894 4730 (En- rental - 45,000 baht per month. tion. Tel: 084-191 1288. For POOL SUITE – plus utilities, service extra. glish & Thai), 081-892 5983 (Thai). Tel: 081-970 1712. Email: further details, please see 1-3 bedroom private pool Minimum deposit of 20,000 Fax : 076-292149. Email: nanai coconutparadisevillas@gmail. [email protected] our website at www.home SEEKING LONG-TERM suites for sale and rent. Tel: baht. Tel: 086-587 0196 (En- com www.coconutparadise. renovationphuket.com VILLA RENTAL 076-510011, 081-979 7306 glish & Thai). Email: natawa asia/coral-island-villa.html Prefer unfurnished, single Fax: 076- 614101. Email: [email protected] [email protected] 5 MINS TO PIA & storey only, 2 bedrooms + gar- NAI YANG Household CONSTRUCTION den. Must accept 2 Labrador KATA NEW SEA VIEW 3 beds, 2 baths, Western SERVICES dogs. All areas considered ex- NEW MODERN TOWN APARTMENT Help kitchen, indoor utility / stor- All types of construction cept Patong. Contact Keith. Tel: HOUSE New 1 and 2-bedroom apart- age room, lounge, dining undertaken, by our own 081-929 2267. Teresa: 081- 867 New, fully furnished town ments. Long and short terms. area, 5 aircons, covered ter- MAID FOR VILLA workforce, under western 7223. Email: kmh.thh.1@gmail. houses (completed in 2013) Sea view, huge balcony, TV race, covered car port, small Maid wanted for private villa at management. Contact us for com for rent. 3 bedrooms, water panels, WiFi, free parking. Sea garden, 120sqm. Internet TV Surin Beach. Window cleaning more details and a free quo- heater, 2 aircons, built-in view, pools, gym, expensive fur- and quality furniture through- and general duties. Training tation. Competitive prices. kitchen, WiFi, etc. 25,000 niture in side. Email: osa.com@ out. 25,000 baht per month provided by villa housekeeper. Tel: 085-576 6812 (English), OFFICE / RETAIL baht per month. Tel: 085-055 me.com The best choice for liv- for 1 year. Available mid- Some basic English neces- 089-166 8090 (Thai). Email: SPACE WANTED 9576. Email: intira.boonsith@ ing! For further details, please Office / Retail space wanted May. Tel: 076-621038, 084- sary. 10,000 baht a month. ajb@thaiworldconstruc gmail.com see our website at http:// Contact Khun Maew. Tel: 087- tion.com, www.thaiworldcon asap. Approx 20sqm. In Ka- cooolrent.com 192 5149 (English). Email: mala / Surin area. Tel: 082- [email protected] 891 1385. Email: sonyaklapko struction.com LUXURY 2-BEDROOM @yahoo.com 521 7745 (English). Email: CONDO [email protected] DISCOUNTS ON PDS PHUKET DRAIN Beachfront, full furnishing- SERVICED APTS SPECIALIST amenities, 2 bathrooms, Household INVESTMENT kitchen, pool, WiFi, new. At Phuket drain specialists, we PROPERTY Items can guarantee that you will re- 50,000 baht per month. Long Wanted in Phuket, Phang Nga term negotiable. Tel: 081-895 ceive a quick and efficient service or Khao Lak areas, cash buyer. for everything from blocked drains 7908 (English & Thai). Email: Tel: 087-278 5037. Email: peter [email protected] to drain repairs to pipe replace- [email protected] ment. Our team of highly qualified staff have a wealth of experience 2-BEDROOM HOUSE Our serviced studio and in dealing with blocked drains. CHALONG VILLA / GUESTHOUSE / two-bed apartments are We operate a 24hr emergency Newly painted 4-year-old HOTEL WANTED now available at dis- service and ensure a quick re- For purchase or rent long term: house, 2 minutes from Chalong counted rates! Great loca- sponse time. when you have a 15-40 rooms, no more than a 30- Circle, 5 minutes from Tesco tion near the Big Buddha, blocked drain, you know who to minute drive from Patong. Must Lotus, great location, quiet and pool, aircon, furnished. Tel: call. Phuket drain specialists. we be in a quiet location and have a secure estate. 13,000 baht per 086-282 6221 (English), guarantee we will beat any quote. sea view from at least 30% of the month. Contact Pha. Tel: 076- 082-804 0518 (Thai). Email: Tel: 081-090 9516 (English), 085- rooms. Tel: +41-79-289 1259. 384567, 093-165 1642 (English info@chalongapartment. 224 6685(Thai). Email: kjoshea Email: hotel.phuket.wanted & Thai). Email: michaelhiggin com @hotmail.co.uk @gmail.com [email protected]

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SALES PERSON RESORT STAFF ASSISTANT SALES BANDS NEEDED Sales person wanted for smart WANTED MANAGER Slippery Club needs bands that home systems integration Urgently: night reception, house- Looking: TO min 2 yrs exp. can play danceable songs. company. Please email CV. keeping, restaurant and kitchen Com+spiff+monthly bonus. Details negotiable. Tel: 089-873 Tel: 084-443 9863 (English). staff. Tel: 076-613903, 089-723 WP+SS. Tel: 076-342794, 1867(English & Thai) .Email: Email: [email protected] 1128 (Thai), 085-227 8864. 088-450 1833. Contact: hr@ [email protected] Email: [email protected] davidvacationclub.com EUROPEAN CHEFS HANDYMEN We are hiring Sous Chef and PERSONAL ASSISTANT Needed for house and boat Executive Chef. We want both OFFICE ASSISTANT WANTED work. Location is Boat Lagoon, Phuket. Please contact me full-time. Good salary and work Siam Real Estate requires Thai national only. Admin sup- permit for the right candidate. a Thai office assistant with with a brief description of your port to management at skills and your phone number. Tel: 081-905 8353. Email: hr English and computer Phuket Fit resort. Secretarial bangtao@oceanresortgroup. skills, based in Rawai. Email: boatcrewwanted@g and administrative tasks. mail.com net Must be organised and have Please contact: liam@phu good communication skills. ketfit.com SALES ASSISTANT Tel: 076-288908. Send CV PHP PROGRAMMER WANTED to dew@siamrealestate. Seeking a PHP programmer Native English speaker to com HOUSEKEEPER with experience in Code Ig- work as telephone sales as- NEEDED niter for a long-term project. Tel: 094-316 6005 (English & sistant. Basic salary + apart- To manage and ensure the ment + commissions! Con- JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT Thai). Email: john@jpdigi NEEDED cleanliness of our opera- taltech.com tact us now for more details. tion. Must be a dynamic To assist with the accounting Tel: 081-270 9772. Email: liam team worker with a pleas- tasks, including accounts re- THAI STAFFS WANTED @phuketfit.com ant personality. Contact us. ceivable. Good spoken / written To work in a hotel: 1) Front Recep- Tel: 076-281227, 081-893 English and pleasant personality tion, full time. 2) Cook, part time 5492 (English & Thai). Fax: SALES / OFFICE are a must. Tel: 076-227281, only. 3) Groundkeeper, daily 076-281227. Email: jtissi REPRESENTATIVE 081-893 5492 (English & Thai). cleaning of pool, garden and [email protected] Starting in August for 6 Fax: 076-227073. For further in- walkways. Tel: 076-345251, 081- months at the Yacht Haven formation on the job, please see 968 5963 (English). Email: AD SALES RESTAURANT STAFF Phuket. Good computer / our website at www.aquamas [email protected] REPRESENTATIVE English skills. Yacht char- New restaurant "Thai Basil". ter.net/job.html PROPERTY SALES We are currently seeking Bartender: 15,000 baht. Waiters/ ter company, open to for- MANAGER trusted, fluent in English, pro- eigners. Tel: 081-270 2449 PROPERTY waitresses: 14,000 baht plus We are now looking for fessional candidates for the tips. Manager: 25,000 baht. Soi (English), 081-978 6086. FINANCE MARKETING an experienced Sales MANAGER position of advertising sales Bangla, 58/7-8, contact, be- Fax: 076-273476. Email: MANAGER Manager to operate our representative in Phuket. Phuket's leading real es- tween 4pm and 7pm. Email: [email protected] ISS Facility Services require office in our condo- Level/salary range: up to tate agency is now recruit- [email protected] a qualified accountant to minium development. 40,000 baht (first-full year ing a Marketing Manager manage finances of four You will handle all agen- earnings potentials). The po- (foreign national) to over- SALES MANAGER LOOKING FOR SouthernThail branches. cies on the island and sition is open for Thai and for- see our marketing venues For designer ladies fashion bou- MANAGER Preferred applicants are make sure our project eigners (work permit re- and operations. You will be tique in Surin. Good salary plus AT WAKE PARK Thai, have a minimum of 3 reaches its goals and quired). Kindly send your re- coordinating the marketing commissions, must speak En- years experience in ac- targets in selling our sume by email. Email: info@ Aged 25 years or older, per- staff in terms of schedules, glish. Tel: 085-153 1403. counting / financial report- available units. Multilin- phuketitaly.com manent resident of Phuket, motivation and making ing, and have a very good gual is a plus and expe- Russian speaking with ex- sure the production is at its understanding of Excel and rience in the Phuket cellent knowledge of En- peak. You need to have PROJECT SECRETARY Employment accounting software prin- property market is a glish and preferably Thai. major experience in Mar- (THAI) WANTED Wanted ciples. Occasional domes- must. Terms and condi- Official papers (no benefits, keting and know your way At least 3 years experience in the tic travel will be required for tions will be negotiated. work permit), salary starts around Phuket. Tel: 076- construction industry. Able to training and auditing. Tel: Please contact us via from 30,000 baht. Tel: 089- 341045, 081-459 0152 speak, write and read English and CHILDCARE 081-958 6879. Email: scott. info@phuket-condos- 870 2796. Please send CV (English). Please send Thai. Full understanding of I am experienced in childcare [email protected] homes.com to [email protected] your CV with recent picture Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook if you need someone to watch to info@phuket-condos- and Word). Salary based on ex- your child after school or on homes.com perience, excellent benefits. Send weekends. Contact Taew. Tel: your CV to [email protected] 099-231 8713 (Thai).

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GUEST SERVICES YACHT STEWARDESS HTML, CSS WEB DEVELOPER N.E.S TEACHERS At Escape Hunt Phuket, Kathu, Thai national, 2 females, good WANTED 5 days per week. Tel: 082-789 English, salary+ tips. Tel: 087-384 Thai national with good En- 9620. Apply and inquire to 2743(Thai). Email: info@yacht- glish. HTML, CSS skills re- F/ T Teacher: Female [email protected] charter-thailand.com quired for long-term position. <40yrs. Degree + TEFL / Send English resume to job CELTA. Essential P / T BUILDING MANAGER @242ventures.com Teacher: M / F <40yrs. COOK / CHEF @BANGTAO TEFL Req'd. Both pos's: MARKETING FOR exp pref. Must be great with Cook wanted in a small Ban Bachelor's degree, excellent in both written and spoken En- PROPERTY children. Please apply to: Moon noodle bar, to cook We are now looking for marketing The Head Teacher, ECC, basic Thai and European glish, strong analytical and prob- lem-solving skills. Tel: 076- executives to join our Property Phuket. Tel: 076-307 5079, food. Room available as part team. You should be a Thai na- 091-647 5465. Email: giles of wages. Tel: 083-690 7014 238299. Email: Thomrath. [email protected] tional and speak good English. @ecc.ac.th (English). Please call or We are now recruiting for our email micknppr@hotmail. property booths in Kamala and com RECEPTIONIST EARN 30,000-120,000 WANTED Patong. Excellent salaries and commissions are given. Tel: 076- BAHT / MONTH FOOD AND BEVERAGE For small guesthouse near the 341045, 081- 459 0152. Please Cruise ship staff needed. MANAGER beach in Patong. Good salary send your CV to info@phuket- Work 3-7 month shift. All ex- and benefits. Some spoken New 4-star hotel in Malaysia condos-homes.com For future penses paid. Must speak and written English and com- looking for young and energetic details, please see our wesite at English. Tel: 093-728 1003 puter skills prefered.contact expat to run the food and bever- www.phuket-condos-homes. (English). Send resume / John. Tel: 092-069 7408. Email: age department. Previous expe- com photo to jobs@seastaffing. [email protected] rience in similar position not re- com quired but this position requires SOCIAL MEDIA TO FEMALE STAFF FOR HELP DOGS! a strong kitchen background. TAO MASSAGE Email: [email protected] Soi Dog Foundation seeks a REAL ESTATE Tao massage therapy center, pre- Social Media Officer to lead our STAFF WANTED vious experience in massage pre- Facebook page and create and SWEDISH STAFF RUSSIAN SALES REP. ferred or training for happy caring We are looking for staff to RAW FOOD CHEF publish content. Excellent cre- work with us in the pro- Swedish speaking 20-30 year WANTED people. Tel: 094-652 2029. Contact ative writing, strong video and WANTED old staff wanted. Send your CV Russian lady sales needed for gressing and increasing Dave. Email: kay.dave47@gmail. photo skills, and empathy for Thai national: raw food chef, & Photo to naturejob13@gmail. real estate. Highest commission branches at Rawai and com animals required. Tel: 087-263 good salary + benefits! Tel: com in Phuket. Located on Patong Patong. 0827, 081-788 4222 (English & 081-270 9772. Email: Beach, Phuket. Tel: 081-968 1. Secretary / Reception- IT PROFESSIONAL Thai). Email: [email protected] [email protected] 5963 (English). Email: c@bay ist: Thai female. NEED A MAID WANTED Learn more at www.SoiDog.org shoreprojects.com Must be familiar with N / W, 2. Sales / Rental Man- Family is looking for maid in ager: Thai or foreign na- Bang Tao. Salary: 20,000 baht. Windows, Mac OS, Google OFFICE ASSISTANT PR & MARKETING Glass, Oculus Rift VR, and tional, male or female. Tel: 089-729 9009. THAI RECEPTIONIST Well established property The View Condominium. NEEDED passionate about new inven- agency is looking for an Office Both positions require: Small Tree House Resort in tions. Tel: 083-779 1139. Email: Assistant. Very good computer Good personality and out- - Female, 20-35 years. Khao Sok (Surat Thani) is looking [email protected] knowledge and Microsoft Office going communication - To promote the property ADMIN HOTEL for 2 receptionists (Thai only) with is a must. Very good knowledge skills, enthusiasm, fluent with prospective custom- WANTED proper English skills. Salary from PERSONAL ASSISTANT of English in writing and speak- written and spoken En- ers at our booth Experience needed in 10,000 to 15,000 baht depend- A private family is looking for a ing is essential! Basic account- glish, good basic com- - Coordinate with recruiters Microsoft Excel and Word. ing on experience, accommoda- personal assistant to be lo- ing knowledge and good com- puter skills, own car is an - Collaborate with team Daily record on cash in- tion, 3 meals a day and social advantage for Sales / cated in Bang Jo, Phuket, full munication skills are required. - Language: English and come, stocks, timecards, security are free of charge pro- Rental Manager position, time, start as soon as possible. Must be able to work indepen- Russian or English and and booking vouchers. vided by the resort. Tel: 081-273 good salary and commis- Must be fluent in Thai & English dently and start work almost Chinese. Tel: 086-439 Good comments in English 8324 (Thai). Please send an sion! Tel: 076-388801. educated, love animals, be flex- immediately. Thai national only. 9996, 081-666 6622. writing and speaking work- email to khaosok.hotels@gmail. Please send resume and ible with work hours, be a fast Please reply with CV and recent Email: sales@theview ing under GM. Tel: 081-968 com For further details, please recent photo to contact and motive worker. Attractive photo. Tel: 087-882 2856 (En- phuket.com, info@theview 5963 (English). Email: see our website at www.khao @harvest-property.com salary offered, please email CV glish). Email: luc@phuket-tropi phuket.com [email protected] sok-hotels.com to [email protected] cal-realestate.com

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BUSINESS FOR SALE BAR FOR SALE 4-STOREY APARTMENT BAR / RESTAURANT SUPER LOW COST Looking for a business? PATONG FOR SALE Reduced by 150,000 baht, FRANCHISE KARON Since 2005, Business Bro- US$50,000. Rent: US$4,000 Comes with 16 rooms and must sell. Bar, commercial Best business for your Thai GUESTHOUSE kers in Phuket have been /month negotiable, 4 floors, full renter. Near Robinson De- kitchen and restaurant. 2 partner. Rapidly expanding finding the best opportuni- 360sqm, include furnished partment Store. Sale by storeys, 3 bathrooms, 2 bed- franchise operating in 40 ties and prices. Please call apartment. For more informa- owner. Tel: 087-270 9093 rooms, 2 decks, includes countries. Proven system. 081-278 7117 (English). tion, please call 087-881 (English & Thai). Email: sec most furniture. In good loca- Fast return. Email: david.m@ Email: [email protected] 7600. @phuketawnings.com tion. Price: 430,000 baht. Rent faramond.com www.phuket-island-proper only 20,000 baht per month. ty.com Tel: 085-348 5137 (Thai), 081- COMMERCIAL PATONG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BUILDING 086 3812 (English). Email: FOR SALE MASSAGE SHOP NANAI [email protected] Land, building business for Limited partnership for sale, 8 beds, 5 chairs, staff accom- 6 years in business, entitled Bulletins sale. 4 storeys with 6-room modation. Wide shop front, guesthouse + restaurant to work permit. Price: 3,000 rear access. Quick sale baht plus the fee for changing with a large, steady client. needed. 350,000 baht or best INCREDIBLE 2 mins walk to beach, lo- Patong, just 60m from the PROJECT directors and company loca- offer. Please contact by email: tion. Please call 087-388 cated on the tourist road, Beach. 16 million baht. Con- [email protected] INVESTMENT 5 storeys, 7 furnished tact Alex. Tel: 089-651 3250 Luxury project for sale. 1488 (English). Email: dbrue [email protected] bedrooms. 13 million 50% process done. Only baht. Tel: 081-171 9705. UNIQUE STRETCH 5 million baht. Tel: 080- LIMO BUSINESS 5 LUXURY APTS. 891 1611. Email: aopo RESTAURANT PATONG Only stretch limousine in [email protected] FOR SALE, KAMALA Thailand. Turnkey business Restaurant and bar for sale, BAR & with website and many cus- clean and big place with 140sqm RESTAURANT tomers. Just start and make house. Sale: 1.4 million baht. BANG TAO BEACH money! 2.8 million baht. Tel: RESORT FOR SALE Cheap rent: only 20,000 baht At Bang Tao Beach. 089-932 5175 (English & per month. Tel: 080-537 6125. Please call 076-621539 or Thai). Email: wojidkowbengt email [email protected] @hotmail.com GUESTHOUSE For tender requirement, FOR SALE / RENT please see our website at Rawai. Too much to list. Tel: www.barrestaurant.simple Twice the size, yet half INVESTMENT 081-808 1804. Email: ttpit site.com the price. 100sqm each PROPERTIES [email protected] plus terrace. Fully fur- FOR SALE nished, pool, great loca- 35 million baht. 2 managed Small high yielding re- PATONG tion. Would consider villa buildings in Samut Prakan, sort for sale in Rawai. 10MB MORTGAGE MASSAGE SHOP NANAI swap to Nai Harn area. comprised of 91 self-con- Three, 2-year-old 3/4 WANTED 8 beds, 5 chairs, staff accom- 11.9 million baht. Tel: tained units, generate a net bedroom pool villas on Will pay 6% interest annu- modation. Wide shop front, 081-271 7092. Email: income p.a. of 1.5 million one rai. Perfect pension ally, interest only quarterly in rear access. Quick sale bricothailand@hotmail. baht. Under 10-minute walk plan. 19 million baht. Tel: advance, 50% of property needed. 350,000 baht or best com from construction of new 082-048 2568 (English). value. Email: gordon_asia@ offer. Please contact by email: BTS. Tel: 086-088 0755. hotmail.com [email protected] June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 27

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STOLEN HUBLOT WATCH REWARD During a house burglary in the Surin Beach area around April 22, a Hublot bracelet watch in pink gold was stolen. Reward of 100,000 baht will be paid to anyone who can LOTUS advise on the watch's re- INTERNATIONAL Club turn. Tel: 083-280 9100 NURSERY Memberships (English), 087-290 1019 Accepting children 1-6 years Available (Thai). Email: johanhult old, open daily 7.30am-6pm. [email protected] Tel: 098-713 2177 (English & Thai), 085-478 5469 (English & Thai). Email: darren@health LOCH PALM visionasia.com MEMBERSHIP Pets Lifetime family membership available. 500,000 baht, includ- Golf Stuff ing transfer fee. Tel: 081-979 7047 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] BLUE CANYON GOLF CLUB PHUKET Family membership. Mainte- COUNTRY CLUB 40FT SEA CONTAINER nance paid through 2014. Price: Lifetime family membership For sale: secondhand sea 750,000 baht, including transfer 480,000 baht. Tel: 087-469 container 40ft. I can send a fee. Contact Mike, as above. 3151 (English), 081-895 AUSTRALIAN WORLDWIDE photo. Please contact Rob Tel: 091-224 1773 (English). 2165 (Thai). Email: william TAX & ACCOUNTING AIR TICKETS for more information. Tel: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Australian Taxation & ac- 084-744 4648 (English). Our service is for domestic and Email: [email protected] counting services for Austra- international flight tickets. Open lian expatriates in Thailand daily from 8.30am to 9pm. De- Personals & abroad. Please contact livery service. Please call 081- MASSAGE THERAPY Anabel. Tel: +61 404 006 537 2655, 085-571 4489. AT YOUR PLACE 236. Email: anabeld1@me. Thai traditional massage: com or anabeldasilva@da VISA SERVICES 500 baht per hour. Aroma- JOIN RAWAI BACKGAMMON silva-accounting.com For UAE and Singapore for 3 therapy massage: 1,000 BACKGAMMON Players wanted. Tel: 081- further details, please see days. For more information, baht per hour. Call for reser- CLUB 577 8443. Email: phuket our website at www.dasilva- please call 080-697 1860. vations. Open daily 9am- For free. Tel: 081-370 9661. [email protected] accounting.com Email: [email protected] 10pm. Tel: 092-464 8471. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014

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2002 VOLK SWAGEN 2012 HONDA BRIO 1.2 2007 BMW F800S 2009 KAWASAKI KSR PASSAT NISSAN TEANA Manual. 21,000km, fully ser- ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4 Modified engine, suspen- FOR SALE 798cc with Green book, tax Benzine and LPG, automa viced, no accidents. 340,000 and insurance paid until sion, and exhaust. Good tic, aircon, leather, blue book. baht ono. Tel: 089-526 5620 March 2015. 61,xxxkm. condition. Fast, reliable bike. Only 175,000 baht.For more (English), 081-367 1391 Price: 250,000 baht. For more 42,000 baht ono. For more infor mation, please call 087- (Thai). Email: elizabeth.lee@ infor mation, please call 081- information, please call 086- 9834815(English),085-441 pia.ac.th 187 1417 (English). Email: 280 4848 (English & Thai). 4440(Thai).Email:gregorfan [email protected] Email: webreply2013@g [email protected] mail.com HONDA CITY FORTUNER 3.OL 4WD 1.35 million baht, finance Top of the range, leather available, 11 months old, HONDA FORZA 2008 black, only 47,000km, seats. 1st registered: No- 4WD, 2008, automatic, 2.5L, full options. Please Rentals 1 farang owner, toyota ser vember 2009. Only 69,000 105,000km, 4 new tyres. call 087-893 8747. viced, never crashed. Price: km. 390,000 baht. Excellent Price: 460,000 baht. For 750,000 baht. For more infor condition. Tel: 076-275057, more information, please call 081-894 6968. mation, please call 087- 086-8890314. Email: kevin_ HONDA CITY 4693151 (English), 081-895 CAMRY 2.0G [email protected] 11,000 / MONTH 2165 (English & Thai).Email: 82,000km. Black. New paint. william [email protected] First-class insurance. Price: 675,000 baht. For more infor 2007 ISUZU D-MAX mation, please call 081-895 TOYOTA YARIS "E" SUPER TITANIUM As new, 11,000km. For IMMACULATE 4480. 53,000km, automatic, dual HONDA JAZZ sale: 125,000 baht. Per- airbags, ABS, second for- sonal use, never rented. 2012 Honda Hybrid Jazz. Full eign owner. Fully serviced Please call 084-054 81 warranty & extended battery PEUGEOT 205 with first-class insurance 22. warranty. Pre-insurance until Wonderful car, 1994, fine en- until December 2014. No October. Only 27,000km. gine, no accidents, aircon, accidents record. 390,000 525,000 baht. Tel: 088-491 electrical windows, 5-door, baht. Available end of June or Cars, minibus, SUV for 3857, 088-753 6897 (Thai). price: 99,000 baht. For more negotiable. Tel: 080-886 32 HONDA ST 1300 CC short or long-term rent Email: mdrannan@freshgar infor mation, please call 089- 66 (English). Email: 8verse PERFECT and delivery service. Tel: 081-607 8567. Email: denfarms.com 741 8531 (English). @gmail.com 2011. Full options, 4- The ultimate sport tourer, fast [email protected] door, very good condi- and luxurious, as new, great Web: www.phuket-car tion, 3L, iTec VGS turbo, price. Tel: 086-950 7788 (En- hydraulic truck bed cover, glish). Email: simon@ kingsi rent.net 22-inch rims / tyres, front mon.com Web: http://tinyurl. and rear cameras, GPS, com/HONDA-ST-1300-FOR- SAT navigator. Asking SALE HONDA CLICK price: 700,000 baht. Tel: 2,000 BAHT / MONTH 090-972 2015. Honda Air Blade: 2,000 baht monthly. Call today. For Others more information, please call 087-279 5110. 2011 TOYOTA CHAMP NEW EXCAVATOR CARS FOR RENT

37,000km. Toyota Hilux Vigo Champ, 2.5L die- Kubota UIS-3, runs only Short or long-term rent sel, manual trans, space 48hr with standard 40cm with first-class insur- cab, CD/DVD/USB play- bucket and rubber belt. ance. Delivery service. ers. For sale: 410,000 Extras: 20cm bucket and Please call 086-690 Wheels & Motors baht or best offer. Tel: 081- steel belt. Tel: 089-588 0626 or send email to 827 5574. 4550. [email protected]

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SELLING YOUR BOAT? Just around the corner, now is the right time to get her listed, Boatshedphuket.com are always looking for new listings, big or small, power or sail, to meet the demand for quality boats. Contact Alan Giles. Tel: 084-842 6146. Email: alangiles@boat shedphuket.com

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FOR SALE: HOBIE FAST FOLDING CATAMARAN FOR SALE HARD TO FIND BRAVO 12' BAYLINER 190 TRIMARAN Built 2013, marine plywood, fi- berglass, 41 feet, ideal for charter, TEAK BOAT Fantastic little Hobie Catama- 115hp Mercury 4-stroke. American designed 29ft fast, 2007.Italian demo yacht. 5.2 million baht only. Tel: 080-692 ran. Great for kids and adults 15hp auxiliary 4-stroke, new folding Trimaran for sale with Cranchi 47ft. Hard top. 8468 (English & Thai). Email: wanting a fun dinghy boat re- 300W stereo, GPS, trailer, trailer. Suitable for racing or Fully loaded with tropical [email protected] sponsive in light wind. Length Thai registered, 2009, price: cruising. Thai registered, ex-pat aircon, genset, electrical 12'. Sail area: 86sqf/8sqm. 590,000 baht. Tel: 084-584 owned. Tel: 085-781 9756 (En- This 80-year-old solid teak winches, garage, roof. Email: [email protected] or 6795 (English). Email: glish). Email: awildgoose boat is ideal for a Phang Nga Ray Marine premium call our Thai mobile: 086-685 [email protected] @awildgoose.co.uk For full SALE BY OWNER Bay live aboard, or a land- navy, BBQ, ice maker, 3 9359, or to Singapore: 65-977 details and price, please go to Due to low usage – 2007 based guest house. 1.5 fridges, Bose sound, 38457. www.awildgoose.co.uk Gulf Craft 33/F W/A, 2x225 million baht. Call John on neon light. Twin 570hp Suzuki (300 hours), aircon, 090-798 5605. Email: johne with reliable shaft drive, 42FT BERTRAM generator, jack plates, RIB mango@yahoo. com For under 300hrs. Brand- SPORT FISHER HOBIE CAT 17 dinghy, many extras. 6.1 current pictures and finish new condition. Price: NEW ALESSANDRO Strong seaworthy boat, Catamaran for sale: Hobie 17 million baht. Tel: 089-873 out options, www. face 335,000 euros. Tel: 089- MARCHI priced to sell, thai regis- with wings, road trailer, beach 3713 (English). Email: book.com/TeakBoat 971 0278. Email: eddye Hypalon RIB (LOA 24'). High tered, needs little work to the trailer. Tel: 086-773 4538 (En- [email protected] Phuket [email protected] quality Hypalon tubes. Free perfect fishing/ cruising glish). Email: [email protected] Chart plotter and VHF, boat.3 million baht.Contact 13-METER CRUISER 175hp 4-stroke Suzuki O/B. Andy Tel: +014 471 539 Wooden hull cruiser regis- Bimini and trailer. 1,695,000 4550. Email: as.ac@hot SOLUTION TO baht. Contact Andaman VOLVO PENTA tered for 17 people. Cost 1.6 mail.co.uk 380HP million baht, but will sell for Boat Sales. Tel: 084-842 THIS WEEK’S 700,000 baht. Just refur- 6146. Email: boats@anda bished. Tel: 082-414 6931 (En- manboatsales.com Cryptic crossword glish). Email: phil@krabikon 50FT BERTRAM nect.com For further details, SPORTFISHER 1989 Bertram 505 Convert- Abbreviations: UPPER CASE (if used as part of anagram, in please see our website at brackets). www.krabikonnect.com/ CAPELLI RIB FOR ible. Price: 7 million baht. 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HAVE A PASSION AIRPLAY ALTIS 1999 ROBIN 2160i FOR AVIATION? MICROLIGHT I would like to sell my Robin If you have an aircraft for Superb trike with Konig ra- aircraft or trade it for a 4-seat sale or an interest in avia- dial engine. Great economi- Cessna or Piper (based in tion and wish to learn cal fun. Little used. Please Hua Hin). The Robin: TTAF how to fly or buy an air- contact for more informa- 300hrs. SMOH 60hrs. This craft or arrange a private tion. Tel: 089-111 6457 (En- is a well-equipped, two-seat flight, etc. Website: glish & Thai), 081-397 7598 aerobatic aircraft. Has the www.aeropromgr.com/ (English & Thai). Email: Christen inverted oil system. newsletter [email protected] Excellent inside and outside. King KMA24 audio panel, KX155 nav/com, KI203 vor, TECNAM P-92 KY197A comm, KN64A - Price: 1.5 million baht YOUR HELICOPTER dme, KR87 adf, KT76A tran- - Registration: U-B08 Flying and owning your own sponder, CSPA400 i-com, - Year of Manufacture: 2002 helicopter has just become FP5 fuel computer, CHT, possible. Free complete flight OAT, Pitot heat. Price: 4 - Equipment: Full standard instruction course with your million baht. Please contact equipment purchase. Email: pat@ Thom. Email: thos_w@ - Engine: Rotax 912-80HP aeropromgr.com hotmail.com 350hrs. Tel: 081-840 8418.

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June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 33 34 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS June 14 - 20, 2014 World Cup live broadcasts threatened By Watchiranont Thongtep slots on other free TV channels for screen- ing the remaining live matches, which ALL 22 million households in the country would mean new investments. might face a blackout of the 64 live “Faced with these difficulties, the com- matches of the World Cup football tour- pany might decide not to broadcast all live nament if the Supreme Administrative matches of the World Cup, which kicks Court today rules in favor of the National off Friday, to prevent further damage to its Broadcasting and Telecommunications business,” Supan added. Commission (NBTC), RS said during the However, Natee Sukonrat, chairman of hearing in the court yesterday. the NBTC’s broadcasting committee, Supan Sueharn, a lawyer for RS, argued insisted in his testimony that all Thais that RS International Broadcasting and Sport must have a chance to watch all matches Management, the holder of the broadcast- of the World Cup Final live, like they used ing rights for the quadrennial football to in the past. tournament, had got an approval from the Natee pointed out that since 1970, all sport’s governing body, FIFA, to broadcast Thais had enjoyed watching live broadcast only 22 live matches via free-TV Channel 7. of all matches of the World Cup. Even In addition, the company had already during the 2010 World Cup, whose broad- prepared its business plan to broadcast all cast rights were also held by RS, 22 million 64 live matches via its pay-TV service on households were able to watch live “World Cup” channel, which will be broad- matches via free TV. Viewers in Thailand may not be able to see all 64 matches on free TV. Photo: Shutterstock.com cast via RS’ Sunbox, PSI HD box and the A judge at the court suggested that TrueVisions platform. The company has national interest should come first. There- The Central Administrative Court did not casting rights on September 12, 2005, also secured big title sponsors for the fore, all Thais should be able to watch all shoot down the “must-have” rule altogether, while the “must have” rule took effect in broadcast of the tournament. 64 live matches of the World Cup final. but said it could not be applied retroactively January last year. Supan argued that if the court ordered However, today the Supreme Adminis- against RS’ plan to allow the telecast of only Last April, RS petitioned the Central Ad- the company to broadcast all 64 live matches trative Court, which consists of five judges, 22 of the 64 World Cup matches on free ministrative Court to issue an injunction via free TV, the company would face diffi- will rule in the case after the NBTC ap- TV, as RS International Broadcasting and against the rule on the grounds that RS In- culties in terms of its business and might pealed against the lower court's ruling Sport Management had secured the sole ternational had secured the World Cup also breach its contract with FIFA. Mean- suspending the NBTC’s “must have” rule broadcast rights before the rule took broadcasting rights for Thailand before the while, the company must seek more airtime in the case of the 2014 World Cup matches. effect. RS secured the World Cup broad- rule was enforced. – The Nation Managing your risks in the bond market frames. If you were to loan a twist”, and this was because they buddy some cash for one year, this were trying to bring down long is a lot less risky than loaning him term rates (short term rates were the same money for twenty years. already rock bottom) by buying Thus the “yield curve” is simply long-maturity treasury bonds. THERE is a lot of risk in the bond the market rates of interest for Since the Fed has been buying markets, with interest rates still re- lending or borrowing over differ- long-term bonds at an astonish- maining at record low levels in the ent time frames. Normally the ing rate, this has held the prices developed world. Keep in mind that curve is upward sloping, meaning of these bonds up and rates down. the price of a bond is inversely re- people need a higher rate of re- Once they stop and long-term lated to interest rates. This means turn to compensate them for the bonds no longer have a steady that as interest rates rise the value increased risk of loaning for buyer to keep the prices up, they of bonds in the marketplace goes something like twenty years, as will likely begin to fall. This will down. Thus, a portfolio of bonds opposed to one year. cause big institutional money man- stands to lose money when inter- If I haven’t lost you yet, the agers to do something, and what est rates eventually rise. It is im- important part comes next. When they usually do to be defensive in Photo:Public domain portant to understand that not all Yellen and her gang of central the bond market is move down the A bond is an instrument of indebtedness of the bond issuer to the holders. bond funds or portfolios stand to bankers eventually raise interest yield curve to the shorter dura- lose similar amounts. Understand- rates, the market rates will not all tions. Keep in mind pension funds bond funds with longer term hold- back away from riskier assets and ing how interest rates change can increase equally across the entire have regulatory requirements that ings it is wise to adjust your towards safer ones. Make sure help you manage the risk in your yield curve. What is likely to hap- severely tie their hands in terms allocation out of them and into the your bond holdings are prepared. portfolio from holding bonds. pen is short term rates may of what they are able to do (for short duration bond funds. Keep I have written before about increase by something like 50 ba- example exiting the bond market in mind these are the funds not David Mayes MBA lives in Phuket and duration, or the sensitivity of a sis points (0.5%), while 30-year as whole is not really an option). earning much of anything at the provides wealth management bond or bond portfolio to a paral- rates in the market could increase Thus, a massive “twist” is very moment, but when institutional services to expatriates around the lel shift in the yield curve of 1%. many percentage points in reac- likely when rates do begin to rise. money needs a safe place to run globe, focusing on UK pension However, in real life the yield curve tion. This is what is known as a You don’t need to know the to, this is where it flees. In any transfers. Faramond UK is regulated usually twists or butterflies. What “twist” in the yield curve. You complicated formulas for key rate major market adjustment the best by the FCA and provides advice on this means in plain English is that may remember that the Federal durations to protect your bond place to be is wherever the capital taxation and pensions. He can be when interest rates rise, they do Reserve called a part of their portfolio, understanding the above is flowing towards. The pendu- reached at [email protected] not go up equally across all time stimulus program “operation concept is enough. If you have lum has already begun to swing or 085-335-8573. No late openings in Patong for World Cup THE key representative for the extended hours would require Patong’s nightlife industry today staff to work longer hours. confirmed that bars in Patong The regular kickoff times for have not requested extended trad- the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, ing hours so that tourists could which gets underway at 3am in enjoy World Cup matches live on Phuket on Thursday, are set at television. 11pm, 2am and 5am Phuket time. “We haven’t considered asking “We are not confident entertain- for extended trading hours as we Bars in Patong have not requested ment venues benefit from staying don’t think the extra hours are late trading hours during the World open all the extra hours required Cup. Photo: Woranut Pechdee worth it,” said Weerawit so that people can watch the Krueasombut, President of the ously,” he said. matches,” Mr Weerawit. Patong Entertainment Business “Most of them love to have fun, However, the nightlife boss noted Association. hanging around, drinking in bars. that avid football fans visiting the “We think that the tourists who We are happy to be open for our island could still watch the early- enjoy the nightlife in Patong will regular trading hours.” morning matches in the comfort of not take the World Cup too seri- Mr Weerawit pointed out that their hotels. – Phuket Gazette June 14 - 20, 2014 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Man in charge of change

By Maciek Klimowicz taking over leadership of the and weaknesses. We ask parents complex came to life. Knowing of children in our school. We made IT takes one look at Phillipp Graf Mr von Hardenberg’s back- a huge survey to learn more about von Hardenberg’s resume to under- ground, it is not hard to ourselves,” he explains. stand why he was appointed the new understand why he got the job, The new CEO has already President and CEO of Phuket’s but why did he decide to take it? come up with a few conclusions. Thanyapura. Hailing from Germany, “When I came to Thanyapura One of them is realizing that Mr Graf von Hardenberg wears I immediately fell in love with this there’s a gap between what many hats: business coach, place. The facilities are great, the Thanyapura is, and how it pre- entrepreneur, financier, educator, school, the sport facilities. Who- sents itself to the world. hotelier and if that is not enough – ever I meet is always amazed with “The message we were send- fund-raiser and philanthropist. He what we have here,” he says. ing out wasn’t very clear and has turned around the fortunes of “But I think it is kind of sad that sometimes a bit arrogant. It the first International School in not enough people know about sounded like we are just for the Berlin, established a self-funding Thanyapura and not enough elite. We’re not. We want to cater school that generates jobs for the people use it.” to anyone who wants to take care underprivileged children of Phang “My goal is to put the vision of their body, mind and soul. If Nga, set up Steven Spielberg’s of ‘body mind and soul’ to work. you want top-notch meditation Shoah Foundation in Germany and And for that you need a really classes, you can have them, you played a leadership role in cement- good structure, good organization want to learn how to swim, you ing Ritz-Carlton Hotels as a global and the right people. And we do can do it, you want to be better at five-star luxury brand. have a lot of great people here, tennis, you’re welcome.” “In my past I have run hotels, though some need more training,” Mr Graf von Hardenberg be- I’ve run companies, I’ve brought he explains. lieves that what Thanyapura needs a company public to stock mar- “We want to make sure is not more and better facilities, ket, I’ve been a chairman in a Thanyapura is a single unit – it’s but a change of spirit. And he number of schools. I have also not a school, a medical center and promises to deliver it soon. done a fair amount of charity. And a sports center – it’s all in one,” he “I think that before we weren’t I think it’s the mixture of all these adds. service minded enough. Nobody experiences that I can put to work It sounds like quite a challenge said to our guests ‘thank you for here,” he explains. and Mr Graf von Hardenberg has being here’. So this is where the Mr Graf von Hardenberg is a wasted no time and flung him- change will be most viable – in the founder of the public welfare self into his work – starting with attitude of our staff. It’s not about Yaowawit School, an institution information gathering. building the next tennis court, with close ties to Thanyapura’s “I’m reaching out to the spending more money – we have Phuket International Academy. It Thanyapura community and ask- done quite a lot of that. It’s about was during one of the meetings ing their opinion. I include the attitude and it will come from with Thanyapura Founder Klaus dishwashers, housekeepers, train- us, from the leadership. We will Hebben that the idea of him ers to learn what are our stengths empower our people.” President and CEO of Thanyapura Phillipp Graf von Hardenberg. Photo: Supplied Travel industry pleads to NCPO THE tourism sector is pressing the National month, travel asso- and conference in the According to statistics, Thailand earned Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to ciations, especially provinces, and re- 1.3 trillion baht in revenue from foreign solve some urgent problems that are making in the provinces, ducing exploitation of tourists last year, ranking seventh in global things even worse for a crucial industry have approached the tourists. tourism income – ahead of all Asean and that has been hit hard for months. NCPO directly for Meanwhile, the after only China, up from ninth in 2012. The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) help instead of the junta should launch There were 26.5 million international is also putting forward some short-term TCT, as they be- a hotel-discount visitors last year, 10th globally. measures to prop up the industry. lieve they will get a campaign very soon According to the NCPO, three more “Apart from lifting night-time curfews in quicker response to boost domestic major tourist destinations – Khao Yai, Koh tourist areas, the military government still from the junta. travel. The cam- Chang and Koh Phangan – have had the needs to solve many other problems. These The TCT, how- paign would be curfew lifted. Places previously exempted include reducing illegal businesses such as ever, is compiling a funded by the 840- are Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin, [unlicensed] taxis in Phuket, Chinese-lan- list of problems and The TCT is asking the junta to help solve million-baht grant Cha-am and Hat Yai. issues in tourist areas such as illegal taxis. guage tourist guides who are reportedly will soon pass them Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli announced last week The Tourism Authority of Thailand is damaging local guides’ [business], and over- to the NCPO. It will to revive tourism. projecting international visitor arrivals in charging for electricity on Samui Island,” also advise the regime to run a series of short- “Tourism has dropped significantly 2014 at 25.6 million, a slight drop from last said Pornthip Hirunkate, vice president of term recovery plans such as providing since the military coup last month. But we year. However, visitor expenditure is expected the TCT. funding to help retired people travel, encour- still have hopes of being a world-famous to rise 2.18 per cent to 1.23 trillion baht. Since the military seized power last aging government officials to hold meetings destination,” Pornthip said. – The Nation South American saviors PHUKET: Tourism officials are the agents could create exciting dinner at Thanoon Seafood Res- seeking to tap into the Brazilian tour packages for their custom- taurant, just over the bridge in travel market to help Thai tour- ers,” said Ms Anoma. Phang Nga, after they arrived. ism reach its revenue goal for the “Travel should continue as They left for Phi Phi Island on May year despite the coup. usual in Thailand,” she added. 29 and then visited Phang Nga Bay Some 21 Brazilian travel agents The agents, from travel com- on May 30. They ended their recently concluded a tour of pany Queensbery Co, Ltd, journey through the Andaman Phuket and the surrounding area inspected tourist attractions in provinces with a tour of Phuket and said they felt completely safe Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, City on May 31,” she said. and did not fear the political situa- Phang Nga and Krabi from May After showing around the tion after they arrived, said Anoma 23-31. Brazilian visitors, Ms Anoma is Wongyai, Tourism Authority of Ms Anoma was on hand to host optimistic that the South Ameri- Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office Di- the agency representatives when they can country could send a large rector. arrived on the island on May 28. number of tourists to Thailand. “This trip was organized so that “We treated the tour guides to – Saran Mitrarat 36 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014 A deserving destination

By Jeremie Schatz surrounded by the clashing traditions of the local Malay as well architecture from KL’s distant past as those from the many ethnic MALAYSIA’S bustling capital is and its current trends. Living walls tribal groups of Malaysian Borneo. certainly not a secret travel (foliage grown on a vertical The bazaar offers a wide selection get-away, especially for expats surface) surround the square and of goods which are surprisingly residing in Phuket. The city once romantic horse drawn buggy high in quality and showcase served as a major visa run desti- rides are available. Late in the day, exquisite craftsmanship. nation, but Kuala Lumpur (KL) the square becomes lively and Only an amateur traveller would may have dropped off the radar bustles with locals. not weigh in heavily on the impor- for many people when the Thai Bordering Merdeka Square is tance of the culinary experience embassy there ceased issuing the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery when visiting a foreign land. When one-year visas. Nowadays, for which certainly warrants a visit. visiting exotic cities, it is best to many Phuket locals, KL is most Entry to the gallery is free and “live to eat” rather than “eat to live”. often referenced when talking Food should always be a destina- about a connecting flight. tion in and of itself and not just a Approaching the city by air, it is stop along the way. The diverse immediately obvious that palm oil cultures that have melted together is the country’s dominant agricul- in KL over the centuries have con- tural endeavor. Endless hills and tributed greatly to the country’s plains of the stout dark-green trees many and varied regional cuisines. sprawl to the horizon in every For instance, the quintessen- direction. Malaysia was the world’s tial national dish nasi lemak – leading producer of palm oil until rice cooked in coconut milk 2006 when Indonesia took the lead. with ginger, anise and cinnamon Still, in 2006, Malaysia yielded served with fried anchovies, nearly 19 million tons of crude poached eggs, sambal gravy, cu- palm oil from more than 31 million cumber and a thick beef rendang rai (19,000 square miles) of land. curry – is a single plate of food This is possible with thanks in part with an unbelievably rich spec- to the 2,000 to 2,500 millimeters trum of flavors. of rainfall received annually. Roti canai is another signature With the all of tropical Malaysia dish found on breakfast tables located between two and seven across the city. Roti, which can degrees north of the equator, be described as the Muslim the moist heat is palpable and version of a crepe, is as a result, outdoor activities The bazaar offers a wide selection pounded flat and skillfully at midday are best avoided. flung into the air until thin KL, as well as the rest of ‘of goods which are surprisingly high and then finds itself being the country, is predominantly in quality and showcase exquisite fried to perfection on a grill. Islamic, but many other craftsmanship. It is most often seen served religions are practiced. Islamic with chicken curries and culture is woven densely into mild lentils. The culinarily- ’ The iconic 452-meter-tall Petronas Towers. Photos: Jeremie Schatz the fabric of the city, which is features an informative journey curious will revel in delight at the immediately apparent by the through KL’s history, including variety of Chinese, Indian and unmistakable outlines of mosques Malaysia’s independence from the other Malay delicacies. silhouetted on the skyline. British. A gallery and exhibition are What’s been described thus far When not closed during times in the back which displays work barely scratches the surface of of prayer, many of these sacred from local artists. Don’t miss the what KL has to offer. There are a places of worship leave their gates 185 square meter wooden model plethora of bazaars, walking open for visitors to explore. of the city which has an impres- streets, food lined boulevards, Serving as the primary mosque of sive light show leading a virtual nightclubs as well as historical and Putrajaya, the Putra Mosque is a tour of the city. impressive modern architecture striking structure with nine pink The road heading east from such as the twin Petronas Towers domes, neighboring the prime Merdeka Square and the KL City to explore. Just outside of the city minister’s office, with sweeping Gallery leads to the Klang River can be found the Sepang Interna- views of the city and Putrajaya where the view north from the tional Circuit where Formula 1 lake. The enormous building can bridge gives a peek of the Masjid and MotoGP races are often held, accommodate 15,000 worshipers Jamek Mosque at the confluence the Batu Caves, bird-watching and also boasts one of the tallest of the Klang and Gombak rivers. tours and a host of volunteer minarets in the region at 116 Continue over the bridge and to tourism opportunities. meters. The cavernous halls fea- the east another block and prepare Don’t write off KL as just ture detailed carvings, stained to wander aimlessly around the another big, over-populated Asian The ornate interior of the Putra Mosque can accommodate 15,000 people. glass windows and intricately Pasar Seni, also referred to as city. The rich diversity, compel- painted domes. Central Market. The market is a ling history, friendly people, In the heart of the city is treasure chest of quality handi- delicious cuisine and collection of Merdeka Square, a sprawling crafts, textiles, local art and much accessible activities make KL open-space with lovely fountains, more, all of which reflect the worthy of being the destination.

Merdeka Square with the KL skyline. The KL City Gallery tells the history of the city. The pink granite domes of the Putra Mosque completed in 1999. June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

BabaBaba WeddingWedding FestivalFestival June 14, 6:30-10pm. Special Wine Dinner at Wine Lovers Wine Lovers Phuket invites you to JuneJune 21-23,21-23, PhuketPhuket TownTown a special wine dinner on Saturday, June 14. A six-course menu paired with Prosecco and four different wines for only 1,500 baht. Come and enjoy a nice and fresh atmo- sphere at Wine Lovers. Limited space available. For reservations call 076 384663 or email [email protected]. For more information go to wineloversphuket.com

June 15, 12-3pm. Sunday Brunch @ Two Chefs Kamala Every Sunday, you’re invited for a Sunday Brunch at our Two Chefs Kamala branch. A large buffet with international favorites, fresh salads, American comfort food, Mexican classics, breads and desserts from Two Chefs bakery and much more. Happy hours in the bar: San Miguel beer “buy 2, get 1 free”, Sangria at 95 baht per glass. There will be live easy listening music during the brunch, with members from the June 21-23, Baba Wedding and suit with accessories, souve- chicken fajitas, fire cracker grilled Thai males to ordain as monks, Two Chefs house band. Price: 495 Festival in Phuket Town. nirs, photos of the couple and their salmon, bacon and cheddar potato informally observed as the start of baht; kids at 295 baht (under 3 years The Thai Peranakan Association with family and special activities arranged skins, hot dogs, ceasar salad, cole- the rainy season, when the south- free). Free usage of the Peach Blos- the support of the City of Phuket, by the associations. Applications for slaw, cherry pie, Cup cakes, westerly monsoon is in full force. som spa pool in connection with the Tourism Authority of Thailand the package have to be submitted chocolate brownies and much Two Chefs. – Phuket Chapter, the Phuket Tour- before May 31 at the Thai Peranakan more. All this for only 695 baht. July 16-20, 10am-11:30pm, Cape ism Association, the Phuket Cham- Association office. For more infor- Children under 12 years: 350 baht Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek June 20, 6-11:30pm. Midsum- ber of Commerce, the Old Phuket mation call 081-691 1955. (under 3: free). Two chefs house Four days of world-class yacht rac- mer Celebration @ Two Chefs Foundation and Phuket’s Culture The Phuket Gazette and PGTV’s band will entertain you this evening ing in Phuket, combined with four Kata Preservation Network present the ‘Phuket Today’ show, the island’s with an all-night American classics nights of beachside parties at the Celebrate Midsummer’s Eve at Two 2014 Phuket Baba Wedding, a only nationally broadcast television set list. It will surely last long into five-star Cape Panwa Hotel. If it’s Chefs in Kata Center with a large chance for couples to tie the knot program (aired daily on True Visions the night. Come for the food and time you got out on the water, then buffet with lots of Scandinavian in an extravagant, memorable way, channels 79 [HD] and 107 [SD]) stay for the fun. For more infor- come sailing and join one of the specialties such as our own smoked celebrating the traditions of the are proud to sponsor this event. mation call 076 330065 or email crews, or sign up as crew on one salmon, pickled herrings, liver pate, Phuket Baba community. [email protected] of the Classics. Experience sailing pastries from the Two Chefs bak- The wedding package costs July 4, 6:00-11:30pm. 4th of July on the east coast of Phuket. ery, and much more at only 795 baht 39,900 baht per couple and includes @ Two Chefs Kata Center July 12. Buddhist Lent The Phuket Gazette and PGTV’s per person. Of course our famous the wedding ceremony, one night Celebrate the 4th of July with a large This day of a full moon marks the ‘Phuket Today’ show, the island’s house band will be there to enter- at the Sukko Spa & Resort and two buffet with American classics: BBQ start of the Buddhist Lent, or rains only nationally broadcast television tain you until the late hours. For more nights at a nearby beach hotel, trans- pork ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, retreat – the three-month annual re- program (aired daily on True Visions information call 076 330065 or portation during the wedding cajun chicken drum sticks, wagyu treat observed by Theravada prac- channels 79 [HD] and 107 [SD]), email [email protected] ceremony, traditional wedding attire beef burgers, beef chili, tacos, titioners. It is the traditional time for are proud to sponsor this event. 38 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg Blots on the landscape of brown, polluted water border- shrouded in cotton-wool, cumu- of the tree. Some, presumably mate is to so many non-indigenous ing these coastal communities. lus clouds, crossed the mainland already dead, had been removed. plants. Only where there was no and began our descent over Ao One could only conjecture that Both a blessing and a potential evidence of human habitation Phang Nga. This spectacular bay here, faced with much denser traf- curse, cash crops represent, for was the seat its cerulean best: is surely one of the natural won- fic and a hostile atmosphere, they this environmentalist at least, the I RECENTLY flew from Bangkok no discharge of wastewater, ders of the world: forty or more had been unable to contend with lesser of two evils. While they en- to Phuket. Soaring high above this no irrigation verdant islands, the unremittingly high levels of ex- courage little bio-diversity, at least city of 12 million souls, a sprawl- systems leaching Both a blessing and a many of them haust fumes. How much more they look better than concrete ing conurbation of concrete build- waterborne potential curse, cash limestone karsts pleasant to drive monuments to ings, bisected by modern express- chemicals into the ‘ with precipitous past a section of Mammon, and ways and criss-crossed by ven- ocean and causing crops represent, for this cliffs miracu- motorway where help to reduce erable canal systems, we headed eutrification and environmentalist at least, lously topped by avenues of crape both the carbon out toward the Gulf of Thailand worse. People the lesser of two evils trees, dotted ran- myrtles, cork footprint and im- where the black waters of the equals pollution. domly in the trees and alstonias prove air quality. Chao Phraya river disgorge into As we moved ’ translucent ocean. were still very Regrettably, the blue sea. Blue only until you south past Hua In the much in evidence, the signs suggest looked down to where the estu- Hin, the landscape shallow waters graceful remind- – both from ary met the ocean. greened percepti- nearby were areas ers of an older and Photo: Gangulybiswarup above and at There, in a huge arc, was an bly – for this is an where the pristine more eco-friendly ground level – insidious, brown-black stain area of heavy sea revealed the vision. How much more pleas- that we are taking spewing far out into the bay. rainfall – with hills presence of coral In the roadside ant to drive past a section one step forward Less dramatic but nonetheless clad in evergreen colonies, while fields were rubber ‘ and two steps evident as we headed south was trees, looking for the beaches and plantations. Since of motorway where av- back in the battle the human impact on the shore- all the world at coves were the tree’s intro- enues of crape myrtles, to preserve our line – sparse colonies of mangrove 35,000 feet like fringed by trees, duction to bit of the planet a stark reminder that most of this florets of broc- the last remaining Thailand in 1899, cork trees and alstonias and its natural natural and richly bio-diverse bar- coli. Only one Photo: asano outposts of pri- most of Phuket’s were still very much in heritage. But we rier twixt sea and land had gone, disturbing note: in mary mangrove cultivated land has evidence, graceful must be vigilant, a victim of human encroachment places, the uplands had been swamp in the whole of Thailand. been gradually we must continue at the ocean’s edge and a continu- gouged by quarrying, leaving bare Touchdown took us past floating given over to reminders of an older and to encourage ev- ing problem on Phuket’s eastern red scars on the lush woodland. villages and oyster farms, rectan- hevea brasiliensis more eco-friendly vision ery small initiative littoral. And while here the sea was Flying directly south, we gular shrimp ponds and rows of and the produc- that benefits the not stained the color of deep passed Koh Samui and its smaller casuarinas. tion of latex. cause of Mother’ Nature. Both our ocher, there was a tell-tale band companion Koh Pha Ngan, both On terra firma and driving Although the groves of young seas and our landscapes are con- south, I noticed how the sugar rubber trees still had pineapples stantly being put at risk. palms, which had long since re- beneath their branches, another placed the flowering crape myrtles “outsider” cash crop was discern- If you have a question or a garden and millingtonias, still dominated ible beside the motorway: a huge that you would like featured, email the median strip. But past Thalang, plantation of oil palm saplings me at: [email protected]. many of these palmyras were (elaeis). Rubber trees came origi- Further information about this struggling: brown, sere fronds and nally from the Amazon rainforest, gardening series and Patrick’s stout, knobbly trunks with only a oil palms from Africa. It just other work can be accessed at: defiant sprout of leaves at the top shows how suited the Phuket cli- patrickaccampbell.wordpress.com Tip of the week A top spice GINGER is easy to grow and grows wild in South- east Asia. Though many of us may think of it as a tough, fibrous and semi-dried root, in Thailand, where it is known as khiing, it is usually harvested when the rhizomes are young, with several inches of its pink to green stem still attached to the juicy, yellow root. A member of the zingiber family, ginger is rich in volatile oils that give the root its unique flavor. It can be pickled in vinegar or candied in sugar. Thais use it as a fresh ingredient in many savory dishes, sliced into thin strips, or grated or pounded to help release its unique flavor. An attractive plant with long, reed-like stems that grows vigorously to four or five feet, zingiber officinale has small white or pink flowers and dark green leaves. It does best in moist and partially shaded conditions. This dilapidated root packs a punch. Photo: heymrleej June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Japanese with a dash of Thai By Maciek Klimowicz for that matter. example the hoba miso yaki set – “Our menu is not like in other here even the magnolia leaf on THE world loves Thai food. But Japanese restaurants,” says Khun which tender pieces of beef are nobody loves Thai food more Pum, co-owner owner of Kyoto. grilled at your table, is imported than, well, Thai people. Days in “Our chef is Thai with lots of ex- straight from Japan. There are Thailand revolve around meals perience in Japanese cuisine and he more such relishes at Kyoto. and snacks, local food seems to created a menu combining the But what feels best about Kyoto, be the number one topic of con- styles of both cuisines,” she ex- is the atmosphere. It’s no place to versation and even Western dishes plains. It takes just a short look at sit in silence while giving full often get a tangy and spicy local the menu to understand what this attention to the piece of raw fish twist. Kyoto restaurant in Phuket mix is all about. The salmon is wrapped around a ball of rice Town is no different – it might served Thai style, sprinkled with staring at you from your plate. be called a Japanese restaurant, lime juice and chili, lobster is dipped Kyoto is all about having fun but each dish is served with a in tom yum sauce and the occa- and relaxing. Pop a few beers, hefty amount of “Thainess” – and sional twist, like sushi with bits of munch on some hotatega, maguro to a delicious effect. foie gras inside, leaves no space and ebi and enjoy yourself. Entering Kyoto, do not expect for boredom. And don’t forget to bring some the minimalistic, subdued interiors So far so good, but Khun Pum friends. After all, one of the most characteristic for Japanese design. has an ace up her sleeve. Being important ingredients of Thai cui- Kyoto is cozy, big enough not to an employee of a prominent sup- sine is one that makes any dish of feel tight, but small enough to keep plier of fresh food in Phuket, she any culinary tradition way better – the ambiance friendly and personal. has access to the best of produce it’s called good company. Wooden chairs, tables and eager and knows her salmon from her waitresses waiting to take your or- saba. The dishes on the menu Kyoto Restaurant is located in 367/1 der. Sounds familiar? In fact, the might have a local twist to them, Moo 6 Yaowarad Rd. T. Taladyai. Open feel of Kyoto is more of a local Thai but the ingredient’s they are made from 5 to 10pm. For more information eatery than of a dining spot in, well of are the best of the best and call 093-963 6642 or email – Kyoto, or any other Japanese city freshest of the fresh. Take for [email protected] Khun Pum knows good produce and where to get it. Photo: Maciek Klimowicz

Surprises on the menu don’t end with foie gras in sushi. Photo: Maciek Klimowicz The leaf comes from Japan, the flavors have a distinct Thai character. Photo: Maciek Klimowicz 40 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014 Chamber of Secrets Moving walls, puzzles, sacred tombs – escape if you can By Isaac Stone Simonelli “When you are in the room, you feel the time passing; you can really IN THAT magic moment between touch things. When you play online, when the sun has set on Patong you just hold a mouse and click. You Beach and the nightlife hasn’t don’t feel like you are there, in the kicked off, there now exists the story, in the environment. embodiment of a childhood fan- “[Online], you don’t need to tasy: a world of hidden tombs, control the time, you can do what- moving walls, lasers and code ever you want… you can get up cracking. and get a drink of coffee if you Chamber of Secrets, Phuket’s like.” first real-life escape game, has Coffee, or any other beverage opened its doors, but the light only of choice, however, is not an op- shines a short way into the cata- tion in the real-life adventure, at comb. least not until you escape. “It’s exactly like you are watch- Unlike the flash games, (thank- ing a movie. But we put you in it, fully) Chamber of Secrets doesn’t and make you the star,” says Alex lock you away without at least one Hu, who is spearheading the friend. project. The smallest room, Mermaid of “We want to bring the most ex- Songkhla, is designed for a group citing thing in of two to six China to Thai- It’s exactly like people, while the land, and from larger cham- Phuket, which is you‘ are watching a bers, King an international Naresuan’s tourist destina- movie. But we put Tomb and tion, introduce it Temple of to the world.” you in it, and make Ganesha, are Chamber of built for four to Secrets operates you the star 10 people. 20 attractions in China, and has A security camera on the wall recently opened one in San Fran- of each ’sub-room is there to keep cisco. an eye on you, and gives you a “It became famous in mainland chance to signal for help if your China and Hong Kong about two team really gets stumped – escap- or three years ago,” Alex says, ing isn’t so easy. Alex Hu use to play escape-the-room games online, now he creates them in real life. clearly thrilled to be bringing the “In each sub-room you have team become flummoxed? at home in. created on the walls. game to Phuket. different types of puzzles; usually “We have a security guard “We built it as an attraction. We “You really feel like you are in The idea behind the attraction the most difficult puzzle is in the watching you 24 hours,” Alex says did some research on famous Thai a temple, that’s what we are look- comes from escape-the-room last room. This way, all the cus- comfortingly (We can only pray stories and myths, and based the ing for.” games created as freeware tomers can experience the whole that nobody is stuck that long sort- rooms on them. We made the sto- The inclement weather of the browser games and for flash plat- game. We want people to make it ing out what artifact alignment ries part of the game, as we would Green Season is the perfect time forms. The simple first-person to the final room,” Alex says. gets the walls moving). like people to learn some things to unlock the doors of our child- games leave the player isolated in The key to developing the For most groups, it takes an about Thai culture too,” Alex hood dreams and march into the a room with a single goal – get puzzles is not making them diffi- hour or two to escape. explains. Chamber of Secrets – only to be out. cult or easy, but creating them to The themed rooms, composed The rooms have already been locked away again. Alex admits that before joining fit into the story line of the room. of several sub-rooms, are de- modified to improve authenticity. “This game is for kids, kids Chamber of Secrets he played the “It has to be related, people signed to contain aspects of Thai Since the first trial runs, the between five and 99 years old,” escape games online. However, need to feel like the puzzle is culture, history, lore and myth… Temple of Ganesha has acquired Alex says with a delighted smile, they are nothing compared to the meant to be there.” the kind of environment Indiana many order-made statues, and had as the back wall of the chamber real thing, he says. And if you and the rest of your Jones would most certainly feel script found in actual temples re- begins to retreat...

Not all the rooms are equipped with a 007 style laser maze, but the moving walls and other automated tricks leave guests constantly surprised. Photos: Isaac Stone Simonelli June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Clean house, clean conscience By Jeremie Schatz fruit waste from shops that sell juices and smoothies. In a large PHUKET Town’s first co-work- container, the fruit waste is mixed ing initiative –The SEA Co-work- with clean water, brown sugar and ing Space and Marine Cafe – the EM which can be purchased hosted a make-your-own home through Best Care International cleaner workshop at their space (BCI) Thailand. The mixture is on Phang Nga Road on June 5. then covered and left for 1-1.5 Led by Green Fins Project months to allow the EM to react Coordinator and environmental with the sugars in the fruit. When health advocate Petchrung “Aey” a white layer of what looks like Sukpong, the workshop covered mold forms on top of the mixture, the process of producing an all it is ready to be used. EM has a natural, all purpose and inexpen- variety of applications including sive cleaning solution. fertilizer and soil conditioner. The procedure is surprisingly The other main ingredient simple and enables anyone to cre- needed to create the cleaner is a ate a vast stockpile of the cleaner product called Texapon N-70 in a short amount of time with which is derived from natural fatty minimal effort and money. The alcohols found in coconut or palm solution can then be used to clean oil. Texapon N-70 is the commer- dishes, counters, floors, bath- cial name with which it will be rooms, laundry and has a variety labeled and it can be found at the of marine applications. Super Cheap across from the new The cleaner utilizes the natural bus station. benefits of effective microorgan- Once the EM have worked their isms (EM) which consists of a magic and the fruit matter has been Petchrung Sukpong (right) adds salt to a fresh batch of homemade cleaner. Photos: Jeremie Schatz proprietary blend of beneficial mi- strained out, it’s time to gather up crobes such as yeast, lactobacillus the ingredients that will formulate hand in one direction. The EM perature of the other ingredients. ing the EM product as well as the and phototrophic bacteria. the final product. To make about solution is then added slowly as Once the salt has been dis- Texapon N-70 available for pur- The process of creating the 10 liters of the cleaner, it will re- the mixture is continuously being solved, the mixture should be chase at the SEA Co-working natural cleaner begins with the use quire 10 liters of the EM solution, stirred. Once all 10 liters of the covered and left overnight to settle Space next month. of EM to react with and break one kilogram of Texapon N-70 and EM solution have been added, stir- at which point it can be bottled down food waste – especially fruit one kilogram of salt. ring must continue until all of the and is ready for use. For more information on the SEA Co- by-products such as pineapple In a 12-15 liter container, the granules of salt have been dis- To further simplify the process working space, visit: facebook.com/ rind and orange and lime peels. Aey Texapon N-70 and the salt are solved which should take 10-20 of making the do-it-yourself theseacoworkingspace or greenfins- says that she sources the leftover mixed together, stirring slowly by minutes depending on the tem- cleaner, Aey says she will be mak- thailand.org DIY multi-purpose cleaner

What you need: Step 1: Mix one part fruit left- Step 4: Slowly add EM solution overs with two parts clean wa- while continuing to stir. Care- • 10 liters of effective micro- ter and EM product (check ra- fully stir to keep foaming to a organism (EM) solution (about tios on packaging) Cover and minimum. 10 baht) let sit for 1-1.5 months until • 1 kilogram of Texapon N-70 white layer forms on top. Step 5: Stir for 10-20 minutes (about 80 baht) or until the salt is completely • 1 kilogram of salt (about 18 Step 2: Strain EM solution and dissolved. baht) let settle. • 12-15 liter widemouth mix- Step 6: Cover and let settle ing container Step 3: In 12-15 liter container, overnight. Transfer to smaller • Mixing spoon add Texapon N-70 and salt stir- container if necessary and it’s • Storage containers ring slowly by hand. ready to use. The simple, eco-friendly cleaning solution is safe for home and marine use. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014

Farewell to an original ‘Grumpy Old Man’ THE Phuket expat com- Miss You.” munity suffered another Mr Devenport, with tragic loss to its ranks more than 40 years of this week with the death rally experience, was a of John Devenport, an driving force behind avid classic car enthu- what became the annual siast and founding Phuket Invitational Car member of Phuket’s Rally and was involved Grumpy Old Men Soci- in many other charitable ety (GOMS). events spearheaded by Mr Devenport’s GOMS. passing was announced to his Mr Devenport is known to Facebook friends in a post yes- have friends all around the world, terday which read, “to all his many of whom have posted = Facebook friends we regret that warm, loving messages of con- John Devenport (JD) passed away dolence on his Facebook page. peacefully on 4th June in the UK. Funeral arrangements and plans We know he had very many dear to hold celebrations of life had not friends all over the world, but es- been made at the time this news- pecially so in Phuket, where he had paper went to print. Photos: Supplied many happy times. Love you, – Phuket Gazette John Devenport was an avid classic car enthusiast and the driving force behind the Phuket Invitational Car Rally. Memorial service for Graham Doven announced LONG-term Phuket expat Graham Graham, a celebration of all the Contributions are welcome, on Sunday. The final prayers will Doven, who passed away in wonderful days and eves that and can be emailed to begin at 2pm Sunday and the cre- Bangkok earlier this week, will be we have spent enjoying his wry [email protected]. mation ceremony will be at 4:08pm. honored with a ceremony on June humor,” said close friend Henry Services for Mr Doven will Graham succumbed to a long 15 to scatter his ashes in Phang Kaye. be held at Wat Thipphawas in illness at Mission Hospital in Nga Bay. “Michael Beattie, one of Bangkok this weekend. Bangkok on Tuesday. The ceremony on the bay, Graham’s closest friends, is fly- The temple, which is located He had a long and celebrated where floating wreaths will be laid ing in from Brisbane, Australia, at Soi 53, Chalong Krung, career in event organizing, mar- upon the water, will be followed to join the ceremony. Lampathew, in the Latkrabang keting and promotion in Australia by a memorial lunch at BB’s Res- “If mates would like to crack RIP Graham Doven. Photo: Supplied district, is about 10km from before moving to Phuket, where taurant at Tinlay Place in Cherng a few jokes or sing a ballad, Suvarnabhumi Airport. he became one of the key figures Talay starting at 2pm. this will be encouraged.” messages and photos to be sent Prayers will be held at the who helped forge Phuket into the “All are welcome. This is a fare- Friends of Mr Doven are com- to Graham’s daughter, Christie, temple starting at 7pm on Satur- international property destination well wake for our dear friend piling a memorial of anecdotes, and his brothers Robert and Tim. day, followed by prayers at midday it is today. – Phuket Gazette June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Crowning glory of a great novelist model in New York before getting ing, Theo learns that the elfin red- g her art history degree from Co- headed girl, Pippa, the old man’s lumbia. Her husband, a failed niece, is badly injured. Theo’s actor turned alcoholic, has aban- mother is dead. Plunged into dev- ONCE a decade, Donna Tartt doned her and she lives with their astating grief, Theo now dates his produces a hefty, great novel. At only son in an apartment on Sutton life into Before and After. This is age 28, she published The Secret Place, facing the East River, all told by Theo in the first 50- History, a murder mystery cen- where she struggles on her salary page chapter. tered on a clique of young clas- at an advertising company. So complex is the story of his sical scholars at Bennington. A The novel opens as Theo, writ- next 14 years, so compelling and decade later, she returned to her ing in an Amsterdam hotel room intricate and surprising the plot, Mississippi childhood for The 14 years later, recalls the last day that it would be criminal to re- Little Friend. And now she has of her life. On their way to his veal any more of it. Suffice it to just won the Pulitzer Prize for private school on the West Side, say that the action moves from her third and best novel, The mother and son are caught in a New York to Las Vegas, back to Goldfinch (Alfred A. Knopf, rainstorm and duck for shelter New York and on to Amsterdam. New York, 771pp, 2013). into the Metropolitan Museum of In high school Theo Docker finds Tartt’s skills are on par with Tolstoy’s and Dickens. Photo: Jan Arkesteijn The title refers to a small mas- Art. Theo takes notice of an elfin the great friend of his life, Boris, terpiece by Dutch painter Carel girl – bright red hair, golden a sly Russian rogue with an Aus- “Quickly I slid it out, and almost was because it was part of the past Fabritius, student of Rembrandt, brown eyes – accompanied by an tralian accent, overly fond of immediately its glow enveloped me, and irretrievable . . .” teacher of Vermeer. In 1654, when elderly misshapen little man. liquor, drugs and shoplifting. something almost musical, an in- So rich are her descriptions, so he was just 32, the huge explo- That’s when a terrorist bomb rips Boris is Huck Finn to Theo’s Tom ternal sweetness that was vivid her characters, so sweeping sion of a gunpowder arsenal in through the museum. Sawyer, the Artful Dodger to his inexplicable beyond a deep, blood- and majestic the scope of her Delft would not only take his life, When Theo returns to con- Oliver Twist. The pair will be ac- rocking harmony of rightness, the novel, that Donna Tartt can only but destroy almost all of his work. sciousness, “The Goldfinch” in complices in the novel’s last way your heart beat slow and sure be compared to the 19th century A rare survivor, “The Goldfinch”, its busted frame lies on the floor desperate caper involving “The when you were with a person you giants Tolstoy and Dickens. At the painted on wood, the size of A4 next to him. Dying nearby, the Goldfinch”. felt safe with and loved. A power, end, when Theo experiences his paper, shows a bird held captive little old man exhorts him to save Through the years, Theo has a shine came off it, a freshness like dark night of the soul in an by a chain at its foot. It is a great the painting and entrusts him with kept the painting, worth many the morning light in my old bed- Amsterdam hotel room and favorite of the mother of 13-year- a ring to deliver to his partner at millions, as a talisman of his room in New York which was emerges transcendent and old Theo Docker, a half-Irish, an antique furniture store in mother. Here he describes the serene yet exhilarating, a light that redeemed, the reader shares his tri- half-Cherokee beauty from Kan- Greenwich Village. joy of taking the painting out of rendered everything more sharp- umph. There is no higher order sas who worked as a catalog In the aftermath of the bomb- hiding: edged and lovely than it actually of fiction. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014

Words from the wise “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.” – Bruce Lee

“Beauty awakens the soul to act.” – Dante Alighieri Cryptic Crossword Across 9. Creditor could be a board Hard member (8) 10. Brew ale in the meadow (3) 11. Twice is able for a dance (6) 12. Rebuilt part as city state in ancient Greece (6) 13. Carefully tops silver, note amount charged for mail (7) 14. Stormy rain in a Western Asian country (4) 15. Takes no notice of little Diana’s best wishes (10) 17. Last, wend out to the marshes (8) 18. Sock Ted maybe kept for sale (7) 19. A fur tailored for a German woman (4) 21. Feel fringe moving (6) 24. Against manufactured article Medium I have tending to defeat its purpose (17) 27. Manufacturers union could Down be clear, about time (6) 1. Over easy to undo its SIM 22. Only is disturbed around one 29. Awful bad ride (4) clip (10) with much noise (7) 30. Helps idiot first, son (7) 2. Be wary of unusual fare (4) 23. Forecasts from Public Re- 33. Church circle left Eric bad 3. Throttle is strange around lations section I’d arranged (11) tempered (8) fifty! (8) 25. Forbearance small for per- 35. Poor performers possibly 4. Get ready to repaper carefully (7) missible engineering limits (10) spared by Al (10) 5. Laws found at variance for 26. Note, next rally arranged 36. Public transport back in injuries that kill (5,6) outside (10) market (4) 6. Strange, since I fit, almost, the 28. Saying ‘Sh! I’m a pro.’ is 37. Any gain unusual in a Phuket methodical system (10) out of order! (8) beach (7) 7. Gain an adjustment for a heart 31. Could be real, said to be paid 38. Sketch again as a possible spasm (6) periodically (8) reward (6) 8. “How are you?'” in Thai, as I 32. Slow movements nowadays 40. Hope in pairs out East (6) bade, clumsily, out East (8) as I go out (7) 41. Gesture of agreement to 10. Leans over tables (5) 34. Flexible, I’d be clear (6) returning professor (3) 16. Tell number again (7) 35. Make band about right (5) 42. Finished occupied, too 20. Less likely not so well 39. Daughter towards the stern, SUDOKU: Each row, column and 3x3 sub-grid must contain the crowded (8) cooked (5) stupid (4) number 1-9 once only. ©Kevin Stone (brainbashers.com)

GEMINI (May 22-June 21): may even receive more than one CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): is a strong party atmosphere Arguments can leave a offer of more rewarding work. Knowledge gained around you this weekend. Those sour taste around the Reunions could prompt ideas of around the middle of looking for love are forecast middle of June. Geminis relocation for those not entirely the month will set your to find they are on the same are advised to allow others to content in their current living mind at rest. Capricorns who wavelength with an earth sign. voice their opinions without situation. The number nine is have been unable to solve a Pisceans’ special number this getting caught up in too much special this week. puzzle in the world of work week is two. discussion. A fire sign friend is receive guidance from a trusted certainly someone who needs to VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): source. Where affairs of the ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): have the last word. Those with a Your opinions count Your mood should be heart are concerned, the stars This is an auspicious birthday during the week ahead more than usual this lifted by simple gestures advise more effort to keep the time for lost items to are should find their savings week. Virgoans are fore- from others at the start love light burning in a relation- come to light. Those expanding satisfactorily in the cast to find that others seek them of the week. After strong focus ship with a fire sign. Number born under the sign of Aries coming year. The number four can out for advice and this gives your on problems with finances five is linked with good luck this who had given up on finding bring good fortune this weekend. self-confidence a boost. However, during the first half of June, week. something important are forecast in the world of work, it would be Scorpios will now have reason to be pleasantly surprised. The CANCER (June 22-July 23): wise to consider carefully before to reflect on what really matters AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): stars suggest that it’s time to Having more power is speaking. An air sign colleague in life. Altering some priorities is A wake up call at work address a health issue you have one thing, but knowing with a career related problem is predicted to open up possibilities can be seen as a warning been conveniently ignoring, how to use it sensibly likely to catch you off guard and for a more fulfilling social life, not to put trust in people and this can be done with sup- will be another matter. The stars you may regret saying too much. with romance also positively you don’t know well. The stars port from a close friend. The suggest that Cancerians can get Number four may open a lucky affected. Number one can attract suggest that this will probably number three stands out for far ahead during the second half door this week. luck this week. involve another air sign and Arians this week. of June, but it will be necessary taking distance from this person to make the right moves early on. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): is the only option. In the realm TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): Where personal relationships are An unsettled astral The stars suggest that of romance, those recently The stars are ready concerned, there are hints that an atmosphere is forecast to someone you’ve committed may see the need to to support those born earth sign is relying on you to make spark frustration, with known casually for a make clearer financial agree- under the sign of them happy. Your lucky number technology forecast to let some while is about to become more ments. Aquarians’ lucky number Taurus who need to do more this week is seven. Librans down. The stars recom- important in your life. If this is this week is eight. networking. Your tendency to mend waiting until the second half connected with work or busi- go it alone is not be the best LEO (July 24-Aug 22): of June before buying new equip- ness, an air sign is likely to be PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): approach to expanding work You could feel as though ment; in the meantime, more re- the person who holds the key to Your zest for life interests at the moment. Another others are enjoying search will help you make sensible progress. On a personal level, increases during the earth sign is poised to make more success at the decisions when shopping for expen- those single and seeking can get second half of June, introductions that can help you moment, but the stars suggest that sive items. Another air sign’s hasty closer to an earth sign, with with more focus on pleasure in increase your earning power change is in the air. Leos looking romantic commitment can be wor- promise of romance. The num- the social zone. Achievements in and a water sign has innovative for reasons to be cheerful will be rying, but silence is golden for now. ber seven seems important for the world of work should be ideas to share. Your lucky pleased by events this week – you The number six stands out this week. Sagittarians this week. worthy of celebration and there number this week is three. June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Phuket embraces MMA

By Maciek Klimowicz image of Muay Thai. If you want to do this kind of business, you THE choice of Seduction Beach should do it in another country.” Club and Disco, one of Bangla’s Since then, MMA promoters most popular clubs, as the venue and their lawyers have side- of Phuket’s inaugural Full Metal stepped the ruling by organizing Dojo MMA event proves that the MMA events across the country organizers had a lot of confidence under the clear legal standpoint in their success. And rightly so. that there is no law banning the At first impression, it seemed sport in the Kingdom. that only a few Thais were among DARE Fight Sports, MMA’s the crowd of 500 or so MMA fans biggest promoter in Thailand, an- at the event, but the cheer the ring nounced last year that the SAT announcer and organizer of the had lifted the ban on MMA – a event, Jon Nutt, received when he fact confirmed this week by Santi switched from English to Thai Pawai, director of the Phuket Of- proved otherwise. fice of Tourism and Sports. This element of creating an “MMA is not illegal. Organiz- event for both Thai fans and for ers of this kind of event must foreigners was present through- ask permission from the local au- out the evening. “We’re bringing thority… If they get permission, MMA to Thailand, we’re bringing I do not think it will be a prob- Thais to MMA,” kept repeating lem,” he explained. Nutt, and to prove his point he “I do not think MMA takes begun the event with a daring per- away [from] Muay Thai. Muay formance of Sansoen Phra Thai is unique. It cannot be taken Barami, the Thai Royal Anthem. away [from].” However, as good as it was, it Legally in the clear, Full Metal wasn’t the music – including Dojo saw eight fights with fight- Nutt’s interpretation of Metallica’s ers from Thailand, Cambodia, the Enter Sandman and a Thai hip-hop United States, Canada and Fin- freestyle to the tune of Eminem’s land, five technical knockouts Lose Yourself – that brought the (TKOs), one referee stoppage audience to Seduction, it was the and two submissions. MMA – arguably the world’s fast- The Hooter’s girls tasked with announcing subsequent rounds est growing sport and a discipline The highlight of the evening was the fight between Glenn Sparv and Michael Dubois. Photo: Supplied that is said to be illegal in Thai- were not called into action often, as land… at least in theory. most of the duels finished within the Poe Saksit managed to foul three By entering the cage at such landed a series of knee kicks on The Sports Authority of Thailand first round, such as with the first times and the referees had to short notice, Dubois proved his Dubois’ head. banned MMA competitions in 2012, fight, between Dylan “The Muscle” stop the fight and award the vic- fighting spirit and showcased his If you missed Phuket’s first citing the “brutality of the sport” as Fussel and Nanthon Chantharamani, tory to his opponent. skills during the spar, coming MMA bout, do not despair. Many the reason for their decision. with the former claiming the vic- Emotions peaked during the fi- close to claiming a first round KO of the Full Metal Dojo fighters will “Organizing MMA here could tory by TKO in under a minute. nal bout in which Finland’s Glenn with a destructive kick to Sparv’s attend the August rematch event, mislead the public into believing that The only fight to reach the Sparv defied Michael Dubois, face, not to mention a number of for which a venue has yet to be Muay Thai is brutal.” said SAT second round was between who agreed to enter the cage just textbook Judo throws. announced – and according to Jon Deputy Governor Sakol Wannapong Ratcharat Yimprai Sakset and one day before the event and man- However, it was Sparv who Nutt, there is more to come, with in a statement. “Organizing an Nun “Poe Saksit” Sophea. De- aged to lose six kilograms to claimed victory when the referee plans for one MMA event every six MMA event here would hurt the spite the event’s relaxed rules make the weigh-in. stopped the fight after Sparv weeks in the works.

For many fighters Full Metal Dojo was the first chance to showcase their skills in the cage. Photo: Supplied 46 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014 Young sailors to represent Thailand By Leslie Porterfield travelled to the Double Star Cup Interna- tional Regatta in Qingdao, China in 2012. THREE young sailors who grew up in a Each has won the topper event in his age local orphanage are preparing to be the first group during Phuket Youth Week, and to represent Thailand in a world class sail- Ekkapot was the Optimist Class Winner at ing event in Wales in August. the 2011 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta and Ekkapot Kaenkaew and Theerapong the Topper Class Winner at the same event Tokratoak, both 17, and Kartoon Jundet, the following year. 12, are members of the Phuket Youth Sail- They were introduced to sailing in the ing Club (PYSC), which has been invited PYSC, where up to 15 children from Phuket to send competitors to the International Sunshine Village (PSV) train once a week, Topper Class World Championships. and every day during school holidays, Ms The Topper, a 3.4m centerboard dinghy, Gooch said. is widely used for racing and learning PSV was founded after the 2004 tsu- how to sail. nami, and provides a safe and secure home The two older boys have been sailing for for children who are either orphaned or not six years, and Kartoon for four, said Katy able to live with their parents. Gooch, who with her husband, Paul Firmin, Ekkapot and Theerapong are now study- owns the Topper Sail Phuket sailing school ing Tourism at Phuket Technical College, in Ao Yon which sponsors the PYSC. and Ekkapot is fulfilling his work experi- The trio will compete first in the Topper ence requirements by teaching at the PYSC. Nationals in Wales from August 3 to 7. Though Ms Gooch hopes to be able to take The sailors have been offered free all three sailors to the event, funding is tight. coaching before the events. “It will be an The International Topper Class Asso- Kartoon Jundet was the Topper Class Junior Winner at Phuket Youth Week 2013. Photo: Supplied international group, and they can impart the ciation has provided some sponsorship, a Topper boat in Phuket to support the sail- [email protected] or at 085 215 experience they gain to the other sailors here and the Phuket sailors will be given sail- ors, Ms Gooch said. “We’ll put their logo 9185. when they come back, and enrich our boats at the event to use for no fee, but on the boat, and their donations will go to team,” Ms Gooch explained. travel, accommodation and gear costs still pay for travel costs.” For more information about the International The boys have competed in multiple Op- need to be raised. Anyone wishing to help send the youths Topper Class World Championships, visit: timist Nationals in Thailand and all three Local companies are invited to sponsor to Wales is invited to contact Ms Gooch at: topper2014.com Thanyapura men sweep Japan THANYAPURA’S Triathlon Murphy, Croneborg and Asia Superyacht training group swept the podium Macca racked up almost a at the 70.3 Ironman Japan in four minute lead on the Tokoname last Sunday – with nearest rivals. Rendezvous 2014 Chris “Macca” McCormack, In the final stages of the Fredrik Croneborg and Michael run, Macca and Croneborg Murphy taking first, second pulled ahead of Murphy - and and third place honors after a then battled out the last 400 spectacular breakaway from metres in a dueling sprint that the rest of the field and a grip- saw Macca cross the line ping sprint finish. McCormack,Croneborg and Murphy at the just two seconds ahead, Two-times Ironman world finishing line in Tokoname. Photo: Supplied with a time of 04:02:41 to champ McCormack is the Croneborg’s 04:02:43. Executive Chairman of Thanyapura training in Asia. Murphy came in just under 30 Phuket, while Sweden’s Croneborg Croneborg was the first of the seconds later, at 04:03:12, and lives in Phuket and trains regularly “Thanyapaura Three” in the swim more than two-and-a-half minutes at Thanyapura. Australian Murphy stage and the second man out of ahead of the first of the pack. is Macca’s training partner. the water, a minute after Japan’s The Tokoname race was All three athletes have been Kuniaki Takahama and six sec- Macca’s second win in less than hard at work with Thanyapura’s onds ahead of McCormack and two weeks: in late May he won triathlon training group in recent Frenchman Jose Jeuland. both the Sprint and Olympic Dis- months, and the Tokoname result But the bike stage sorted out tance titles at the Bintan triathlon cements Thanyapura’s reputation the pack and the 70.3 Japan in Indonesia. – Phuket Gazette Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will be held from December 16 to 18. as the home of the best triathlon turned into a three-man race as EACH year, from December 16 region as a whole is seeing a to 18, the shores of Phuket massive growth in the number welcome Superyachts, their of Superyachts and many more owners, captains and VIP are calling Asia home. guests to the Asia Superyacht Feadship Royal Dutch Ship- Rendezvous – an exclusive gath- yards, the principal sponsor of ering of sail and motor boats of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous over 100 feet in length. and International Media Spon- Last year’s event welcomed sor, Boat International Media, 11 Superyachts to Phuket. Six who provides global coverage, beautiful sailing yachts were in have been supporting the event attendance along with five glo- for its full 13 years and they rious motor yachts. Highlights have both pledged their contin- of the social program included ued support for 2014 and a welcome cocktail party on beyond. From December 16 – board a 50-plus meter sailing 18 , all eyes are on Kata Bay for yacht, a model boat building what promises to be another ex- contest, a treasure hunt and a ceptional Rendezvous. gala dinner on the final evening to draw the event to a close. For more information go to: asia- Guests of the Asia Superyacht superyacht-rendezvous.com Rendezvous enjoy the best Thai The Phuket Gazette and PGTV's hospitality in the 5-star setting 'Phuket Today' show, the island's of Kata Rocks. Phuket is con- only nationally broadcast tinuously playing host to more television program are proud to and more yachts each year. The sponsor this event. June 14 - 20, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 FIFA in festive mood By Mike Collett some references to current issues, but he made no mention of them FIFA president Sepp Blatter made on Tuesday. no reference to the various crises Blatter will have a totally surrounding world soccer’s gov- different approach when the seri- erning body when he opened the ous business gets underway on annual FIFA Congress on Tues- Wednesday and he makes his an- day with a short welcoming nual address to delegates and speech to delegates from 209 when Michael Garcia, the New countries. York attorney investigating the The 78-year-old Swiss made no corruption allegations surrounding mention of the allegations and the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 investigation into corruption sur- World Cup finals to Russia and rounding the awarding of the 2018 Qatar, also addresses delegates. and 2022 World Cups or his own Blatter said FIFA was pleased plans regarding standing for a fifth to be hosting the World Cup in term as president next year. Brazil for the first time since 1950. Instead, he called on delegates “We are in festive mood,” he to “enjoy themselves” during the said despite delegates from UEFA, President Blatter made no mention of the corruption allegations surrounding FIFA. Photo: Paulo Whitake/Reuters short opening session which Europe’s governing soccer body, featured Brazilian musical acts and calling earlier on Tuesday for him Cup matches on TV over the next sands of fans from around the world and during the 32 days of a series of awards to various per- not to seek another term when his month and that everyone was world are coming to Brazil, testi- the World Cup it is our wish that sonalities. mandate ends next year. looking forward to a “great World mony to this fiesta. all belligerent activities should stop, In the past Blatter’s opening He said that more than 400 mil- Cup played in a spirit of fair play.” “It is the World Cup for the connecting people and construct- remarks at the albeit “party” ses- lion fans around the world are He added, “A spirit of fair play world. Brazil will send emotions ing bridges.” sion of Congress have contained expected to watch the 64 World shall prevail. Thousands and thou- that we need in this perturbed – Reuters Embrace the physical Corrupt Russian banned By Ben Hammond Having the ability to train by feel is a fantastic skill to have. It en- By Martyn Herman “The lifetime ban AS TECHNOLOGY grows more ables athletes to understand and applies with immediate and more every year, more ad- become more in tune with their RUSSIAN player Andrey effect and means that Mr vanced training methods are bodies and to react much more Kumantsov was banned for life Kumantsov is not eligible developed along with access to efficiently to different scenarios. on Tuesday after being found to participate in or attend more data to monitor progress. If training is completely run by guilty of multiple violations of any tournament or Triathlon training has every- the numbers, then athletes be- tennis’s rules on betting and competition organized thing from power meters to GPS come robots, programmed to do match-fixing. or sanctioned by the watches to underwater metro- nothing but adjust their body Kumantsov, 27, was found governing bodies of nomes for athletes to control their based on a number – and they guilty of 12 charges under the professional tennis,” a tempo while swimming, and the lose the ability to anticipate how anti-corruption program after an statement from the Ten- list goes on. a race or training session may investigation by the London- nis Integrity Unit said. Using this ever-growing pool play out. based Tennis Integrity Unit, an Kumantsov, who of data can be great for training So next time you head out for organisation initiated by the reached a career high and development. However, all a training session, try leaving the grand slam tournaments, the ATP ranking of 261 in 2010, too often do athletes become electronics at home. Just head out and the WTA. committed the offences overrun by the numbers and the door and listen to your body No details of the exact nature between 2010 and Photo: anais_anais29 have the data dictate everything and enjoy the freedom that exer- of his offenses were given. 2013. – Reuters Playing dirty got Kumantsov banned. they do. cise can bring. Sometimes an athlete needs to head out for a training session Triathalon tips by Thanyapura’s Bike and just embrace the process of Doctor Ben Hammond. Contact Ben exercising in its purest form. at [email protected]. 48 PHUKET GAZETTE June 14 - 20, 2014