ANDAMAN Edition Volume 17 Issue 51 December 18 - 24, 2010 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht Security boost for high season

By Atchaa Khamlo front of their houses, and some car and motorbike rental busi- POLICE in Kathu are boosting nesses were careless in renting out their presence on the streets of their vehicles. Patong for the high season. “They were not specific when The move follows Kathu Police recording the homeland of the per- Superintendent Arayapan Puk- son renting the vehicle and some buakhao meeting his top officers of their cars were driven out of on Monday. Phuket. Col Arayapan called for his of- “So officers will remind people ficers to ramp up security, in to be more careful with their mo- terms of crime suppression and torbikes, and we will talk with safety, and to work towards re- business operators to find ways Patong Municipality’s ‘Pearl of the Andaman’ float leading the parade, ducing the number of accidents to protect their vehicles,” he said. complete with its own angel of the clam. Photo: Janpen Upatising involving tourists during the com- Kathu Police Superintendent As for thieves working Patong Arayapan Pukbuakhao ing months. Beach, Col Arayapan said plain- The result is more checkpoints tainment zone are to close at 2am, clothes police will be patrolling the The carnival is on and more officers on the street, and that police are to ask enter- sands, keeping a close watch on THOUSANDS of people joined in glamorous outfits marched along with an extra presence after the tainment establishments to switch tourists’ belongings. the annual Patong Carnival pa- the streets, from Phang Muang bars close. off their outside lights and make “Many foreigners have had be- rade on Wednesday evening. Sai Kor Rd, along Prachanukroh To make the extra security pos- sure they do not make “too much” longings stolen on the beach, but Held every year for the past Rd then along the beachfront. sible, officers will be working noise during high season. didn’t report it to the police. 25 years, the week-long carnival Each float in the parade extra shifts and some will be “Special officers have been set “Many leave their belongings is held to usher in the tourism stopped briefly in front of Banana pulled from desk jobs. to look after cases of stolen cars on the beach while they go swim- high season. disco, longest running disco in Col Arayapan told the Gazette, and motorbikes,” Col Arayapan ming. Thieves watch them and Starting at 5pm with Patong Patong, to present a quick per- “We have set where the check- told the Gazette. steal their belongings while they Municipality’s Pearl of the formance expressly for Patong points in Patong will be and there “Every month we receive re- [the tourists] are in the water. Andaman float, the parade con- Mayor Pian Keesin and Vice- will be more officers on duty from ports about stolen motorbikes and “Now there will be more plain- tinued for three hours. Governor Weerawat Janpen 2 to 3am.” stolen rented cars. clothes officers keeping an eye School bands and the tradi- before moving along. The superintendent reminded “Some of these motorbike own- out along the beach and reporting tional ladyboys dressed in – Janpen Upatising his officers that bars in the enter- ers left the keys in their bikes in any thieves they see,” he added. Christmas comes early for Phuket pauper By Pimwara Choksakulpan refurbished house on December 13, HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday. Rassada Deputy Mayor Ampol O-Art Deputy Mayor Ampol said the project has ONE of the poorest elderly residents of handed Uncle Put his house registration been ongoing since 2006, with the munici- Rassada received a special gift this year: A book and a collection of household appli- pality restoring one poor family home each complete renovation for his dilapidated, old ances for him to enjoy in his new home, year in honor of His Majesty’s birthday. house. including an electric fan, hot water jug and Modest Uncle Put said, “I would like to Put “Uncle Put” Nuengraksa, 73, was electric rice cooker. thank His Majesty and everyone who helped identified by Rassada Municipality as the Mr Ampol said the municipality spent to fix this house. I will live more comfort- most needy among five candidates living in 100,000 baht fixing the five-by-15-meter ably in this new house.” the sub-district. dwelling, which has two bedrooms and one Uncle Put was once a fisherman, but His ramshackle abode in Soi Ta Tan, near bathroom. They finished off by giving the back pain forced him to stop working 10 the Rassada Municipality offices on home a new coat of paint. years ago. Ratsadanusorn Road, was deemed in dire The free home restoration was carried Today he gets by with help from his five need of repair – especially its leaky roof. out under the municipality’s annual “Homes children, now all adults living in their own Uncle Put in front of his ‘new’ home. Inset: At the hand-over ceremony held at the for Locals” project conducted in honor of houses nearby. The dilapidated house before. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS December 18 - 24, 2010 Youth gang guns down

Around the Nation ‘brave’ security guard State investigation’s findings on who killed civilians during the anti- AFTER standing up to a gang of young thugs, a security guard was government protests. Page 8 gunned down at a municipal park- ing lot in Phuket. Business Phuket City Police were noti- TAT launch green mark- fied of the murder at 7:40am on December 8 by residents at the eting campaign in 2011. new government workers’ hous- Page 12 ing complex off Rattanakosin 200 Pi Road in Wichit. Entertainment Officers led by Phuket City Police Chief Wanchai Ekpornpit Goddess of fire – rushed to the scene, located off Performer’s smoking the new access road to Saphan Hin from Chao Fa East Road. hot new show. Page 15 Slumped over in a plastic chair inside the guard booth at the en- Construction trance was the body of Winai Phuket Town’s Chao Fa Buathongkham, 54. Mr Winai died from a single East - Saphan Hin short- bullet that entered his skull at the Police inspect the booth where Winai Buathongkham was slain. cut ready to use. Page 23 base of the ear. Evidence at the scene, includ- saw the gang near the guard booth Mr Winai stood up to the gang ing spent casings and bullet holes, on the night, hurling insults at Mr by denying access to the parking Classifieds indicated that at least nine shots Winai, who stood his ground. lot to anyone who was not a resi- Everything you need at prices you were fired in the attack. Later, about 11pm, they heard dent, they said. Police believe the murder was loud noises outside but dismissed Police believe Mr Winai’s brav- can afford, from jobs to homes. carried out by a gang of young them as firecrackers and did not ery and professionalism cost him Pages 27-38 thugs who are well known to them go out to investigate, they said. his life. Sport and local residents for criminal ac- The next morning a resident no- Police said the gang members tivities including car theft, ticed no security guard was on were well known and a request FC Phuket to face motorbike theft and siphoning duty, then looked inside the guard for arrest warrants had already Rayong in a nailbiting petrol from vehicles. Residents booth to discover Mr Winai’s body. been filed. – Yodsak Jarana promotion match this weekend. Page 39 German’s Phuket stay goes to pot A GERMAN man in his 30s is fac- Mr Bergmann must stay on the ing deportation after being found island until his case is heard in Get off the booze bus overstaying his visa and in pos- court, said Lt Col Boonlert. BUS drivers heading out of Phuket session of half a gram of mari- Just in case, police are holding are being breathalyzed before get- juana. his passport until the court ver- ting behind the wheel. Chalong Police stopped Nico dict is handed down, he added. The alcohol checks are part of Bergmann, 33, about midday last An officer at Phuket Provincial the Phuket Provincial Transport Sunday as he drove through a Court confirmed to the Gazette Office’s annual road-safety cam- checkpoint in Soi Thanuthep. today that a date had yet to be set paign in the run-up to the Officers, led by Lt Col Weera- for the case. upcoming holidays, drivers on in- yut Sitthirattanakul, believed Mr Marijuana use is not illegal in ter-provincial buses are being Bergmann was acting suspiciously Germany and police do not fine tested for alcohol before getting and searched his car. people for possession of small on board. A bus driver takes the test. Photo: file In his bag officers found half a amounts, but the drug is listed as gram of marijuana, said the police a Category V controlled substance “This is to assure passengers throughout the period, said Mr Nico Bergmann faces deportation. that drivers are not drunk driving,” Kanok. report. in Thailand. Mr Kanok said. The PPTO will operate a hotline Then police checked Mr Berg- Chalong Duty Officer Boonlert Section 76 of the Narcotics Renowned as the “Seven Days (Tel: 1584) during the Seven Days mann’s passport and found that Onklang. “He can come back af- Control Act of 1979 states: “Any of Danger”, the end-of-year holi- to receive complaints and provide his permit to stay expired on Oc- ter that,” he added. person who possesses narcotics of day period is notorious for the information about bus services . tober 6. Mr Bergmann arrived in Phuket category V shall be liable to impris- carnage on Thai roadways. This The office is also offering fee “He faces two charges… The on July 9 to work as a photogra- onment for a term not exceeding year the period runs from Decem- car and motorcycle safety checks. court will probably fine him then pher. five years or to a fine not exceed- ber 29 to January 4. See PhuketGazette.net for de- we will send his case to Immigra- He was released on Monday ing one hundred thousand baht or Breathalyzer tests will continue tails of the checkup locations. tion for him to be deported,” said after posting 20,000-baht bail. to both.” – Atchaa Khamlo December 18 - 24, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3

Drugs down, murder up Tsunami warning THERE were five premeditated There was no year-on-year murders in Phuket last month, change in the number of Category buoys now deployed according to crime statistics re- I “heinous crimes”. Of the five leased by the Phuket Provincial murders reported there were ar- Police. rests in two cases. The other Once again leading the number heinous crimes reported were By Janpen Upatising of reported cases and arrests were muggings (three cases) and arson THE operation to install tsunami narcotics offenses. (one case). direct-detection buoys in the Overall 320 people were ar- Category 2 crimes, “all crimes Andaman Sea has concluded and rested in 282 cases, a 4.7% to the person”, fell 33%. Of 20 been hailed a success. decrease year-on-year. cases reported, the most common The Southeast Asian Fisheries Most of the narcotics seized as charge was assault: eight counts. Development Center (Seafdec) evidence were ya bah (metham- There were also eight attempted ship used to deploy the buoys re- phetamine) numbering 27,712 murders and three rapes reported turned to port in Phuket on pills. during the month. Thursday morning. “The operation went smoothly. Phuket to party for health The first buoy was installed 250 kilometers west of Phuket while TO BOOST confidence among “health market”, a local handi- the second buoy was installed tourists that local food is safe to crafts sale, live music on stage 150km from Phang Nga. A crewman inspects the tsuanmi warning buoys on the Seafdec ship. eat and that local health services and a fashion show. “The two of them are about are reliable, the Phuket Public Dr Narinrat Pitchayakamint of 250km apart from each other,” was installed on December 12. The “Then we will create software Health Office (PPHO) will host a the PPHO explained that the event said Chayasarn Tonanon of the second buoy installation was fin- to make it easier to read,” ex- “Party in the Park” from Decem- was being held to boost public National Disaster Warning Center ished yesterday. plained Mr Somsak. ber 16 to 18. confidence in eating food served (NDWC), on board to oversee the “Now we need to ensure the After that has been done suc- The Public Health for Tourism at local markets and restaurants operation. data from buoys is sent continu- cessfully the NDWC will set up (Andaman Group) Health Station and to promote health products NDWC Director Somsak ously to our center. We will train the website where real-time data Expo will be held at Queen Sirikit and services available in the Khaosuwan told the Gazette on officers to have a deep understand- will be posted for the public to Park in Phuket Town on Decem- Andaman provinces of Ranong, Thursday, “The first tsunami buoy ing on how to interpret the data. see, Director Somsak added. ber 16. Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Lined up as attractions are a Trang. Bird flu begone Major blackout in Chalong WICHIT Municipality Sanitary and Environment THE Phuket Provincial Electric- 2, Munthana and Prueksachart Officers and health staff staged a “bird flu drill” on ity Authority (PPEA) has an- Lake View developments in Land December 8. The exercise was supervised by Muang nounced a scheduled blackout & House Park Phuket. District Chief Supachai Pochanukul and officers along Chao Fa West Road from It will also affect the west side from Phuket Provincial Heath Office (PPHO) and 9am to 4pm on December 21. of Chao Fa West Road, from op- the Provincial Livestock Development Office. The blackout will affect the east posite Wat Chalong to Soi Baan PPHO Deputy Director Dr Wiwat Sitamanoch side of Chao Fa West Road, from Klang, including Soi Glum Yang. said, “The drill was a routine exercise to train offic- Wat Chalong to Soi Tharn-Namjai, For more information call the ers and people how to deal with bird flu if an outbreak including Soi Mae Lamai and the PPEA Operations and Mainte- occurs. Thankfully, there is now no reports of this Chaiyapruek, Laddawan, Seevalee nance Department at 076-224029. disease spreading.” Two Russian tourists die same day NIKOLEY Bobrova, 64, rushed to her husband kept watch on the Earlier that afternoon in Rawai, his wife’s aid as soon as he saw beach, they said. Tatiana Ghuprakov, 41, watched her in trouble in the strong surf at About 10am, she disappeared helplessly as her husband, Ger- Karon Beach last Sunday, but under the waves. Mr Bobrova man, 46, went into cardiac arrest could not save her. rushed to rescue her, dragging her and passed away in their hotel Mr Bobrova and his wife Irina, onto the beach and tried to revive room. also 64, arrived in Phuket on holi- her, but to no avail. Police presume Mr Ghuprakov day on December 1. Chalong Police duty officer died of a heart attack. The couple were due to fly Boonlert Onklang said police pre- They were due to fly home on home December 14. sume Mrs Bobrova drowned. December 22. Police said Mrs Bobrova went swimming in a “no-swimming” zone marked by red flags while 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS December 18 - 24, 2010 Worn out woman opts for penal retreat

A WOMAN in Khon Kaen caught shoplifting from a 7-Eleven told police she committed the crime because she was bored with her life and wanted to go to jail. Wipha Chanachuen, 53, said she was tired of working for a liv- ing and wanted to rest in an old people’s home – but jail was the cleaner at the Department of Medi- next best option. cal Technology and Khon Kaen Khon Kaen City Police arrested University, she earned just 4,500 Ms Wipha on December 8 after baht a month. being alerted to the crime by the With no husband or living sib- manager of the 7-Eleven branch lings, she was bored of the people at Khon Kaen Central Hospital. around her and tired, she told po- Ms Wipha, who has been lice. She didn’t want to “fight” any charged with theft, was caught in more, she said. possession of a stolen bottle of Ms Wipha said she wanted to skin lotion (69 baht), a packet of live in a retirement home but didn’t coffee (30 baht) and a packet of know who to contact. Coffee Mate (17 baht). So she decided to go to jail, Looking for a place to stay? Ms Wipha lived alone in a 700- where she would at least be able baht-per-month rental room in to get a little rest, she said. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net Khon Kaen City. Working as a – Thai Rath DEA ‘druglord’ souvenirs on hold THE US Drug Enforcement Ad- ministration (DEA) office in Bangkok has confirmed that its “spot a druglord” souvenirs will not be available in Phuket until the new year. The souvenir items, a collection of coffee mugs, pens and T-shirts bearing images of some of the DEA’s “most wanted” drug traf- fickers, were initially intended to be distributed this week to coin- cide with the Patong Carnival on Wednesday, celebrating the arrival of the annual tourism high season. David McConell, DEA Group Supervisor at the Bangkok Coun- try Office, told the Gazette, “There Some of the highly anticipated DEA were some issues on organizing a ‘most wanted’ souvenirs. bunch of different things, so it will be postponed until the new year. “We’re trying to coordinate “My guess is that it will not be with the Thai authorities right until the first week in February, now,” he added. but we’re not 100% sure yet. – Atchaa Khamlo December 18 - 24, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 NIGHT TSUNAMI DRILL ‘More to do’ in tsunami safety stakes

By Atchaa Khamlo 9pm, was presided over by new Phuket Vice-Governor Weerawat PHUKET’s first-ever night tsu- Janpen. nami evacuation drill on December Coordinating the exercise was 14 was hailed a qualified success, the Department of Disaster Pre- but officials say more needs to vention and Mitigation Phuket be done to ensure office (DDPM-Phuket) and the An emergency rescue crew attend to a ‘tsunami survivor’ during the evacuation drill. Photos: Atchaa Khamlo residents in all Kamala Tambon risk areas are Administration Of- overall, DDPM-Phuket officers hand to explain the drill to them. The warning was announced truly ready to fice. estimated. Once the alarm was sounded at over the school’s public-address conduct an Hundreds of One of the exercises saw res- 8pm, all participants as well as speakers only. after-dark volunteers, rep- cue workers lower two “volunteer many people living or operating The National Disaster Warning evacuation. resentatives of victims” from a tree using ropes businesses in the area moved up Center towers nearby did not The drill government and slings. to the higher floors of the school sound the alarm. was con- agencies and Many who survived the 2004 buildings. The “night tsunami” exercise ducted at the rescue founda- inundation in Kamala, which was DDPM officers and emergency comes before a full-scale marine Rajapracha- tion workers particularly hard hit by the disas- medical treatment teams searched rescue and “survivor” evacuation nukroh 36 took part in the ter, did so by scaling trees and the area for mock victims and re- drill at Saphan Hin and Phuket In- School in Ka- evacuation, as waiting for the water to recede. ported back to the control center ternational Airport scheduled to mala, just 100 well as the The night drill drew the inter- at the school. take place on December 24. meters from the mock search- est of the many foreign tourists high-tide mark and-rescue visiting the area, many of whom at nearby Ka- maneuvers that did not know an evacuation was mala Beach. followed. planned and who observed the The drill, A volunteer is assisted About 1,000 activities with interest. from 7pm to by rescue staff people took part Volunteer Tourist Police were on

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0% installment for 4 months on premium 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS December 18 - 24, 2010 Laem Phromthep now a no-smoking landmark LAEM Phromthep, the popular southern- understood symbols for no smoking and ing and stopped smoking.” said Mr Sanya. most tip of the island, is now a no-smok- no alcohol, as well as written warnings If people ignore repeated warnings ing, no-alcohol peninsula. in Chinese, Korean, English and Thai. from municipal officers, they will call the “The prohibition zone starts at the bot- “First we warn people we find smok- police, he added. tom of the stairs and extends along the ing or drinking, but if they ignore our Eight officers are rostered to enforce hill,” Rawai Municipality officer Sanya warnings then they may be fined up to the ban at the site, with three on duty at Kontien told the Gazette. 2,000 baht,” Mr Sanya explained. any one time, Mr Sanya said. The ban, which also prohibits the “But we haven’t fined any one yet,” “Smoking areas have been established drinking of alcohol, began at the end of he added, smiling. near the car park,” he added. last month. Signs have been posted to So far municipal officers have warned The ban comes as Phuket is about to inform visitors at Phuket’s iconic tour- about 10 people, most of them tourists enter its dry season, during which Laem ist attraction. from China or the West. Phromthep often suffers from small wild- One of the new signs warning against smoking or The signs feature the internationally “All of them were quite understand- fires. – Atchaa Khamlo drinking alcohol at the point. Photo: Atchaa Khmalo Rising fuel Patong to host UN seminar costs will not By Atchaa Khamlo should be undertaken, and that by 2015 concrete action plans for PATONG has been chosen by the safer schools and hospitals should affect local United Nations to host a national be developed and implemented in convention on its One Million Safe all disaster-prone countries.” Phuket buses Schools and Hospitals Campaign. Patong Deputy Mayor Chairat The news came this week dur- Sukhabaan said, “The delegation ing a two-day visit by a delegation is now collecting information THE move to increase bus fares from the UN’s International Strat- from us and it depends on them nationwide will not affect buses egy for Disaster Reduction where and when the convention operating within Phuket, the local (ISDR) Bangkok-based Secre- will be held. Transport Office chief has con- tariat for Asia-Pacific. This latest development is the firmed. ISDR Regional Program Of- second time in a year that the UN The news follows Thai Passen- ficer Abhilash Panda said that has recognized Patong for its work ger Bus Association Chairwoman Patong was chosen because the in disaster prevention and mitiga- Sujinda Cherdchai meeting De- locations of the town’s hospital tion. partment of Land Transport and schools were good examples On October 13, Deputy Mayor Director-General Tienchote for the campaign. Chairat received on behalf of Chongpeepien on Monday. “We absolutely agree for the Patong Municipality a UN award The meeting was called by Ms meeting to be held in Patong, be- recognizing Patong as a “role- Sujinda, whose group is seeking cause the UN has already model city” for disaster to increase bus fares by six satang recognized that the hospital and management planning. per kilometer to cover expenses. schools in Patong are in safe ar- The municipality was selected The request follows fuel prices eas,” said Mr Panda. because it has clear strategies and rising 14.7% over the past year, ISDR Regional Program Officer Abhilash Panda. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo Patong being a world-re- budget planning to help cope with as announced earlier this month nowned tourist destination would week a doctor from Haad Yai told who couldn’t even go to school,” a variety of disasters including by Yanyong Puangrach, Perma- also help boost public awareness me that a hospital there was inun- he said. tsunamis, fire, flooding, landslides nent Secretary at the Ministry of of the project, he added. dated during the floods last A week earlier, Maharaj Hospi- and disease epidemics, according Commerce. “The campaign is not just for month,” said Mr Panda. tal in Nakhon Rachasima had to to the UN committee that selected Phuket Land Transport Office Patong, it’s for all of Thailand,” “They had lots of problems. be evacuated because of rising the winners. Chief Kanok Siripanichkorn ex- he said. Some 200 people from People were separated from their floodwaters. The award ceremony was held plained to the Gazette that even if around the country are expected families, some were stranded and Abhilash said, “The project pro- on October 13, which is desig- the request is approved, it will only to attend the conference, he added. there were lots of snakes every- poses that by 2011 a national nated as International Day for affect buses from Bangkok to the “This is very important if any where. Their daily lives were assessment of the safety of exist- Disaster Reduction and the Asean provinces and other inter-provin- disaster occurs. For example, last disrupted, especially the children, ing education and health facilities Day for Disaster Management. cial routes. December 18 - 24, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 PCF Race Day Dragon boat races gather momentum SEVEN teams have so far signed you’ll need to get some practice up or are on the verge of signing before the event.” for the Phuket Community Foun- He also pointed out that dragon dation (PCF) Race Day dragon boat teams consist of 16 people – boat races at Laguna Phuket on a drummer to keep time, one per- January 23. son on the steering oar and 14 With just over a month to go doing the hard work. Good team- until the event, more groups have work is essential. The spirit may be willing, but practice is essential for a chance at gold on Race Day, January 23. Photo: PCF expressed interest in entering “We saw last year that those guns, soakers, whatever you can medal. “You can see a great deal on the five-star sailboat Silolona teams, Race Day organizers ex- who had practiced beforehand lay your hands on to put the op- more information, and download for 10 people. pect a final line-up of 12 to 16 creamed the opposition. Muscle is position off their stroke.” entry forms from the PCF website Tickets for the duck race cost teams battling it out for “paddle one thing, but technique is more Race Day will also feature kayak [phuketcharity.org].” 150 baht or US$6 each. They can honors” on the day. important.” races and a cardboard box race The highlight of the day will be be bought online or from any of “The amount of interest is very Mr Forbes also made a plea for for children – the last one to sink the second Great Phuket Rubber more than 30 outlets on the island. encouraging,” said Alasdair entries in the Home Made Raft is the winner. Duck Race, sponsored by Dream For more information, visit Forbes, who heads the PCF’s Race at the event. “Homemade Competitors may sign up on the Gallery of Rawai. This year prizes www.phuketcharity.org/duck/ Race Day committee. rafts may be made of anything day for these, but again Mr Forbes for the race – there are 12 – total The Phuket Gazette and PGTV “Last time, in November 2009, you can buy, beg or borrow – we recommends preparation and about 1.3 million baht, with the top are co-sponsors for the PCF Race we had 10 teams. This year we don’t advocate stealing – but you practice for anyone who wants a prize being an 800,000-baht cruise Day. are very confident that we’ll have need to think about your design. more.” It needs to be light, but well made, He urged anyone considering and you need to test it before race racing to sign up sooner rather day. than later. “You also need to think about “Any team can turn up on the weaponry. Last year our rules day and get 10 minutes’ instruc- stated that you could not interfere tion before they race, but if you in any way with another raft, but want to be really competitive, this year you can bring water Farewell to ‘lost’ crewman THE crew of Pytheas Aura, a 14- meter cutter racing in the King’s Cup Regatta, woke on December 8 to find fellow crewman, Cana- dian Joseph James Patrick dead on his bunk. Police believed he died of a heart attack. Mr Patrick, 42, had lived on Phuket for several years, staying in the Kata area, a friend told the Gazette. He apparently had worked in the oil industry in Alaska and also as a part-time actor. Joseph James Patrick Mr Patrick was well known As part of the crew, Mr Patrick and well liked, his friend said. collected a King’s Cup daily prize “He was always helpful, always at the regatta party the night be- ready to lend a hand,” he added. fore. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS December 18 - 24, 2010 Senators Army ‘probably’ shot oppose pay rise protesters dead: DSI FORTY senators opposed the government’s move to hike sala- ries for politicians, claiming many MPs and senators are incompe- tent and undeserving of more pay. Cabinet on Tuesday approved an across-the-board pay raise for all civil servants, parliamentarians and political office holders. MPs and senators’ basic salary A STATE investigation has found will be boosted from 62,000 baht that three civilians shot dead on to 71,230 baht per month, plus an temple grounds during this year’s allowance of 42,330 baht. The red-shirt protests were “probably” new pay structure will apply after killed by Thai elite forces. the next general election. The report by the Department But Senator Somchai Sawaeng- of Special Investigations also karn said a number of lawmakers showed that Japanese cameraman did not deserve more money. Hiro Muramoto was likely killed At least seven or eight elected by the Thai military. representatives frequently skipped The findings contradict claims the parliamentary meetings, he by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said. that the deaths were caused by Instead of a raise, MPs and armed elements among the pro- senators should face tougher testers. checks and punishment for their The report, which was seen by attendance records, he said, sug- Reuters, concluded that on May Red shirt protesters carry pictures of Japanese cameraman Hiro Muramoto and others who died during the gesting pay suspension for those 19 Thai special forces on an el- anti-government rally early this year. Photo: Nation missing more than half their evated railway track fired into the Asked by Reuters to comment nesses reported scenes of chaos velocity bullet to the chest. scheduled meetings. grounds of Wat Prathum on the report, Mr Abhisit said, outside the temple. One witness A witness quoted in the report Senator Rosana Tositrakul said Wanaram, where thousands of “The next step will involve the ju- reported seeing soldiers firing said Muramoto “collapsed as gun- she objected to giving a raise to civilians were seeking refuge. dicial process so we can’t react from the elevated railway line into fire flashed from the direction of political office holders. Six people were killed by high- to any incomplete information.” a medical tent inside the temple soldiers.” “I don’t think the majority of velocity rounds during the The findings are likely to be grounds. Two nurses were killed. The Thai government is yet to people could stand the pay hike incident. used as ammunition by the red In a separate incident on April release the report into Muramoto’s when they frequently witness the “There is a reasonable amount shirts and the opposition Pheu 10, Reuters cameraman Hiro killing, despite demands by the collapse of House meetings due to of facts, evidence and witness Thai party allied to them. Muramoto was killed by a high- Japanese. lack of a quorum,” she said. accounts to believe that (three) Pheu Thai has demanded the deaths resulted from security of- government take responsibility for ficials’ actions on duty,” the the 91 deaths during the 10-week By-election flop spurs election speculation investigators said, according to protests that were eventually dis- OPPOSITION party Pheu Thai failed to make gains The seats were vacated when the Election Com- Reuters. persed on May 19. in by-elections last week, prompting speculation the mission disqualified their MPs for holding shares in The report recommended that According to the report, the government may call a snap general election. firms with state concessions, thus violating the Con- police investigate further. temple had been declared a “safe Coalition parties won four of the five constituen- stitution. There was not enough evidence zone” for the elderly, women, chil- cies contested in the December 12 polls, with Pheu According to unofficial results, Democrat and to draw conclusions on who dren and the infirm while the Thai taking the fifth. former Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin won caused the other three deaths, the dispersal took place. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he was “sat- more than twice as many votes as Puea Thai candi- report said. When gunshots rang out, wit- isfied” with the results, but warned they could not date Apicha Lertpatcharakamol to win in the capital. be taken as an indication of what would happen in a Chart Thai Pattana candidate Kuakul Danchaiwijit general election. won the seat in Ayudhaya, while the Bhumjai Thai Five seats were up for grabs: Bangkok Constitu- party won seats in Surin and Nakhon Ratchasima. ency 2, Ayudhaya Constituency 1, Khon Kaen The Pheu Thai party won by a landslide in Khon Constituency 2, Nakhon Ratchasima Constituency Kaen Constituency 2, a stronghold of support for 6 and Surin Constituency 3. the party’s patron, Thaksin Shinawatra. olsphuket.Fom mpirepo www.e

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0RR6ULVRRQWRUQ5G76ULVRRQWRUQ$7KDODQJ3KXNHW 7HORU)D[ December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 9 10 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION December 18 - 24, 2010 The hitchhiker are not the same. In a real moo baan, once the sun comes up then the village is I would like to propose two awake. If you’re sleeping in or specific ways of helping end the Phuket’s price point too lazy to get up and greet the death grip the local transport day, that’s your problem. syndicates hold over the island. Damien Evans The first is to introduce more Chalong songthaew along important thoroughfares. is just about right We know from experience Christmas drill that nobody is brave enough to A REPORT by a UK-based website recently incur the wrath of tuk-tuk listed Bangkok as ranking 31st among 32 ‘disrespectful’ drivers in Karon or Patong by major cities around the globe in terms of cost setting up a service between of living. Re: Gazette online, Phuket’s first those towns, but why isn’t there Although the report did not directly address little or no control over the situation except to night tsunami drill hailed a suc- a songthaew service running the situation here in Phuket, it nevertheless work harder and economize. cess, December 15 from Bangkhu Junction (north set off a great deal of debate in our online Fortunately, predictions that the rising baht It seems disrespectful to end of the bypass road) to readers’ forum. would have a strong negative effect on tour- people arriving from Christian Chalong Circle and back? A common complaint among expats funding ism this high season appear not to have countries to have a tsunami drill The need for this route is their activities here on fixed incomes from materialized – at least not yet. Tourism on Christmas Eve. obvious and I don’t see who abroad is that Phuket is an increasingly industry analysts say occupancy rates are high Hotel owner in Patong would oppose it. It would also expensive place to live. This is, of course, the across the island and that booking rates Gazette forum cut down on traffic in key areas, result of the sustained rise in the value of the indicate they could hit 100% during the such as around Kajonkiet and baht against most Western currencies. upcoming peak period. Darasamuth schools, during Inflation also looks likely to continue given Some have theorized that the rise of the Queer is cool rush hour. recent economic indicators, which were baht is part of a long-term trend that will There seems to be an unspo- recognized by Cabinet with its recent passage eventually see the Thai currency restored to a Although I’m often horrified ken rule in place that all of a 17-baht minimum-wage rise, from 204 rate of around 25 baht to US$1. The baht sat by the eccentric content of the songthaew need to start and stop baht to 221 baht per day, for workers in at that fixed rate for years before the 1997 Phuket Gazette’s Queer News at Downtown Market in Phuket Phuket. financial crisis came along and its value section, there is no getting away Town. This mindset really needs Although the most generous increase plummeted after it had to be floated in global from the fact it is easily the most to change. awarded to any province in the country, the currency markets. If this chilling scenario entertaining part of the paper. The other solution I would wage rise still represents just an 8.3% in- comes true it will have an immense impact on Not only does it regularly have like to see is slightly more crease for Phuket’s poorest workers. This is the tourism industry. me “rolling down the aisles” after radical: hitchhiking. slightly higher that the 5% boost approved for But perhaps it is still too early to panic. The reading it, Queer News has also Given the woeful lack of state officials, but far less than the 14.8% most important issue is just how pricey given me genuine insight into good public transport options, increases that our lawmakers – almost all Phuket is compared with rival destinations. several bizarre superstitions some many cars travel with just a multi-millionaires (in baht) – have proposed to The current state of affairs is that Phuket still Thai people live by. driver and no passenger. get themselves through these difficult times. represents good value for money for most Of particular interest is Let’s all give it a try. If you Unlike elected officials, most Phuket visitors – and it is up to all of us to do our best learning about the various off- need to get from A to B without residents – Thais and foreigners alike – have making sure it stays that way. the-wall things rural Thai people a vehicle, try sticking your believe will bring them good luck. thumb out. If I happen to be loud, December 4 the right of Muslims to practice before in the Gazette, and The recent story about an driving past I will give you a lift, I read with interest the recent their faith is to be commended. sometimes I think the foreigners enormous monitor lizard strolling free of charge. issue about the call to prayer at Personally, I do not object to have a point, and other times I into a family home, and the Somchai Huasaikul the mosque near Phuket Interna- the call to prayer being played. feel that if the farang don’t like family keeping it because the Koh Kaew tional Airport being too loud. Waking to the call with the living in a Muslim neighborhood, father heard it brought good To this I hold high praise sound of a beautiful singing then they should move. luck, was wild. Airport Imam: the indeed for Imam Samarn voice being carried through the I do wonder if some of those The photo attached to the Dumluck of Baan Bang Malao rubber trees just before dawn “whinging farang”, as I have story, with the lizard beside the quiet achiever Mosque, who replied to the remains one of my favorite heard them called, have ever mother holding a very young request to turn down the volume. memories of living in Rawai lived in a real Thai moo baan – child, was priceless. Re: Phuket Gazette, Issues & An- His consideration for others about 10 years ago. not a Western-style development Bob Barking swers: Call to prayer a bit too while respectfully maintaining I have read similar complaints where Thais also live: The two Chalong

Renewing a Thai Similarly, the annual fee for a motorcycle license is 50 baht. So driving license it is 250 baht for five years. The cost for the smart card is My five-year Thai driving li- also 100 baht and the fee for pro- censes for a car and a motorbike cessing the application is five baht. both expire in February 2011. So, the fee for a five-year mo- I went to the driving license torcycle license should be 355 office in Phuket Town to ask what baht. I need to bring to renew them and However, if the address of an what the cost would be. applicant has changed from the I was told at the inquiry desk last time he or she applied for a that I could renew them up to three Kanok Siripanichkorn, Chief car or motorcycle driving license, months before they expire and of Phuket Land Transport Of- there will be the charge for 50 baht would have to bring a two copies fice, replies: for registering the change. of my passport, proof of address The documents required for We also provide plastic cases from Phuket Immigration and a renewing a five-year car driving to protect the smart cards at 10 copy of my work permit. license and a five-year motorcycle baht each. The lady told me it would cost driving license is a copy of the So, the total cost for a five-year 680 baht for the five-year car li- “face page” in your passport and car driving license should not ex- cense and 480 for the five-year proof of address from the Immi- ceed 665 baht and the total cost motorbike license. I found this a gration Bureau. for a five-year motorcycle driv- bit odd as I paid only 150 baht for A copy of the applicant’s work ing license should not exceed 415 each when I first got them. permit is not required. baht. Also, I do not have a work per- The annual fee for a car driv- mit as I have been retired for nine ing license is 100 baht. So it is 500 years. Could someone please con- baht for five years. Free-range meat firm the renewal cost and whether The smart card fee is 100 baht or not a work permit is needed? and the fee for processing the ap- Where can I buy free range Peter plication is five baht. meat on the island? Is there a su- Patong It should be 605 baht in total. permarket that sells it or even a December 18 - 24, 2010 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Youth, save now Red-shirt super Manager of the Phuket Branch of men of the streets Bangkok Bank, Mayuree SO THERE I was on Thursday Suksomboon, has almost 40 years night, seeking shelter from a down- pour on the stoop of a 7-Eleven in By Andrew Jennings I DON’T think today’s younger of experience in banking and Phuket Town, when my friend generation have learnt the lessons finance. Here she talks about why turns to me and says, “Ah nuts to from the last Asian economic cri- Do you have an opinion to voice? the younger generation need to this rain, call a taxi will you?” Email [email protected] sis in 1997 when many young The brazen delivery of the line people lost their jobs. save for their future. instantly got my back up, so I re- I would not like to see a return sponded with my best Travis to that particular chapter but if we Bickle “You talkin’ to me” impres- do not learn from past and pre- sion. He refused to let it go, “Come pare for unexpected change, there on we’re late, call me a taxi”. is the possibility a similar situation Again my response was swift, could reoccur. “Okay, you’re a taxi.” Today, young people who have His blank reaction to arguably just started working and earning the oldest taxi quip in the book told a salary may not have much un- me what I’d long suspected about derstanding about how to spend this particular friend: He is a few their money wisely and save for noodles short of a pad thai. the future. With our friendship on the line, They seem more interested in what could possibly save us? And having everything all at once, such right on cue, out of the damp mist as mobile phones, cars and of a December night, came our houses. NOT ALL BAD: Motorbike taxis are very own red-shirted superman: there when you need them. Moreover, they are not being a motorbike taxi driver. careful about how they live their That our two-wheeled savior problematic. One evening I was a lives. was older than Hugh Hefner and passenger on a motorbike taxi and There is nothing wrong with sported the number 69 on his vest in a bit of a rush. The driver, again going to nightclubs, but alcohol is Photo: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP seemed to thaw the icy silence a rather old gentleman, was tak- not cheap, and young people seem between my friend and me. ing his time. to be spending most of their time per cent of your monthly income. one comes with different risks. The incident got me thinking Trying to explain about getting and money on these activities. Once this initial saving gets larger, They should at least try to ask about several other choice en- his skates on, I was greeted with The younger generation need to they can go further by investing themselves how much risk they are counters with the motorbike taxi smiles and plenty of pointing in limit their nightlife activities or their money in funds or stocks. willing to accept and choose the fraternity. various directions. they will not be able to save any But they should be careful and investment that matches their in- Recently I was parking my own I decided an alternative method money. make sure they learn about invest- terests, while also asking motorbike on a street in Phuket might eliminate the communication They should try to be disci- ments such as stocks, funds, themselves what they really want Town when a motorbike taxi ap- problem. So using an ancient tech- plined and force themselves to deposits and insurance. and then set a financial plan to proached me beeping its horn. nique favored by jockeys rather than save what they can afford each Young people need to study achieve it. I wondered what on earth this motorbike passengers, I gave the month, because savings on your more about investment opportu- I want to see younger genera- man could want. He pulled up next driver a gentle reminder squeeze bank statement can help when you nities and talk to brokers and tions have a secure life, because to me and pointed to the back of with my legs and remarkably my want a loan for a car or house financial experts before making we do not know what will hap- his bike. It turned out he was ac- trusty steed put the boot down. down the line. any financial decisions. pen in the future. We do not know tually asking if I required the use And only this week I mistak- It is their future and life, so they This will limit the impact if there how the economic situation will of his service, despite the fact I enly overpaid for a motorbike taxi should start planning what they is a mistake. They should select be in the coming years and was still sitting on my own motor- ride. I was about to ask for my are going to do about it. the types of investments that are whether another economic crisis bike. Needless to say I was left money back, but noticed the eld- One of the basics is to save 30 suitable for them, because each like that in 1997 might return. scratching my head. erly gent manning the bike seemed That was until a week later when genuinely delighted with his un- I got completely lost in Phuket expected windfall. Town searching for Provincial Hall. He gave me a hug and quickly I ended up abandoning my motor- went on his way before I knew bike on the side of the street and specific farm I can go to and buy It is very difficult to find free- I have been advised that the lack what had happened. jumping on a motorbike taxi so I my meat from? Please help: I am range meet in Phuket. There is not of voltage is a fire hazard as the I didn’t have the heart to chase getting hungry. appliances are rated to run on 230/ wasn’t late for a meeting. You see, him down, and anyway, who much demand. But we are trying method to their madness. Charlotte Merryweather to explain to people in Phuket 240 volts and could easily overheat. doesn’t enjoy a hug during the The language barrier has proven Chalong about how good it is for their My landlady also rang the Christmas season? health to eat meat from animals power company, but has not had Phanuwat Thakhot, Store Man- raised on free-range farms. a satisfactory conclusion. ager at Central Food Retail Co Jon McCrea Ltd, Phuket Festival Branch, Rawai replies: Electricity supply, or Free-range pork sold under the lack of Phuket Provincial Electricity brand name Natural Meat has been Authority Deputy Manager available at Central Food Hall since I just moved into a duplex in Vichan Praenam replies: August 11. The meat is sent di- Rawai and my problem is that the Thank you for bringing this to rectly from Bangkok. electricity supply is only 182 volts my attention. We need such feed- The pigs are raised free of arti- and not 230/240 volts. back in providing electricity ficial hormones and antibiotics. An electrician tested the sup- supply and it helps us plan for fu- Our chicken meat is not free- ply side of the meter and then ture demand. range, but the meat is free of called the power company. They Anyone who experiences this growth hormones. sent out two men to fix the prob- kind of problem, please inform us Our board members are cur- lem, but to no avail. The supply is as soon as possible and we will rently looking into selling basically good enough to run light- send an officer to your house to free-range chicken and beef prod- ing but that’s about it. For find out precisely what the prob- ucts, just like the free-range pork example, if I were to use my lem is. we currently sell. toaster, it takes about 10 minutes Once we know, we will fix any to toast and ends up similar to problems on the supply side, such Maitree Cheevataranakorn, an crisp bread. as by installing more electricity officer in the Animal Hus- Also, my refrigerator motor lines or a transformer. bandry Division of the Phuket runs very hot and now I am hav- However, please keep in mind Provincial Livestock Office, ing to turn that off to allow it to that such solutions will take time replies: cool down. in getting budget approval. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS December 18 - 24, 2010 TAT focus on green tourism for 2011 New eco-tourism strategy to lure European and Middle East market

By Anand Singh ism oriented policies can be made still not fully recovered, it seems compatible with its aim to promote only wealthy people are willing to THE Tourism Authority of Thai- eco-tourism in Phuket and nearby pay for tours that prioritize envi- land (TAT) 2011 marketing strat- regions. ronmental protection. egy for Europe and the Middle “I have been operating eco- “Sustainable tourism is there- East will focus on golf, eco-tour- tours in Phuket for 19 years and fore somewhat of a luxury,” Mr ism, health and wellness. this is not the first time TAT has Williams explained. At an international meeting in- vowed to work towards sustain- In this respect, the TAT goal of volving seven TAT offices from able tourism. increasing tourist numbers rapidly across Europe, this plan was fi- “On the contrary, TAT has is the exact opposite of what eco- nalized with consideration mostly focused on mass tourism tourism is all about, according to paid to the prevailing economic and sustainability has been less of Mr Williams. conditions, demographic changes a concern,” said Mr Williams. However he added that it is not and evolving consumer lifestyles. Paddle Asia provides eco-tours impossible to achieve sustainable According to TAT, more tour- within Phuket and its neighboring growth whilst preserving the ists from Europe and the Middle provinces, often to young people environment at the same time. East are demonstrating a stronger and international school children “Eco-tourism policies should demand for sustainable tourism from Thailand, Singapore, the focus on sustainability, not short- products. Middle East and America. term profits, therefore eco-tour- International buyers, sellers Mr Williams said the trips he ism should see a gradual not rapid and media agencies will be in- organizes are designed to be fun, growth overtime,” he said. vited to join this campaign, which educational and have as little “Aside from preserving the will also include special events impact on the environment as environment, sustainable tour- to be held in Thailand, accord- possible. ism also means working towards ing to TAT. “Most of our customers are fairness for company employ- In the past eco-tourism has affluent people with high incomes ees. proved popular with European that are looking for quality eco- “It should create lasting jobs markets, such as the United King- tours. and benefits for the people who dom, Germany and Scandinavia. “By running smaller groups we depend on the industry,” stated Mr However, experts in Phuket’s often have to charge a bit more to Williams. eco-tourism sector are skep- make the business viable, but also tical about TAT’s marketing because we aim to make as little campaign. impact on the environment as pos- GOING GREEN: TAT is Mr Dave Williams, Managing sible. As such, environmentally launching a new campaign Director of Paddle Asia, an eco- friendly tours sometimes cost designed to suit those tour company based in Phuket, more. living greener lifestyles. doubts whether TAT’s mass tour- “With the economy in Europe Photo by Jim Welch High-speed train to help visa-runs THAILAND’s Deputy Prime Min- on visa runs to the Laos’ capital. Chinese Government asked that ister Suthep Thaugsuban has an- This means the new high-speed the drafting conditions and parlia- nounced that work on the Nong rail line will run over 100 kilome- mentary approval procedures be Khai-Bangkok-Padang Besar high- ters east of Phuket and won’t pass sped up before the construction speed train will start next year and the island on its run between contract is signed early next year. be completed in four years. Bangkok and Padang Besar, a bor- He also said he had asked China Nong Khai is a northern Thai der town in the northern part of to provide soft loans for project town on the Laos border often Malaysia. On a recent visit to China construction. transited by foreigners in Phuket to discuss the project in detail, the – The Nation / Phuket Gazette December 18 - 24, 2010 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Bangkok the cheap option IN WHAT can only be good news The list of cities, with the percent- for Phuket and the Thai tourism ages indicating the margin above industry, Bangkok appears as the or (-below) world average prices: second most affordable city in the world, according to a list compiled Ranking / City / Margin and published by PriceRunner.com last week. 1. Oslo 35.3% Oslo tops the list of the world’s 2. Sao Paulo 27.1% most expensive cities, and each of 3. Sydney 20.5% the Scandinavian capitals appears 4. Stockholm 15.5% in the top seven. 5. Reykjavik 14.9% According to a report from 6. Helsinki 11.5% ScandAsia.com, the Norwegian 7. Copenhagen 10.6% capital was the most expensive of 8. Tokyo 9.8% the 32 cities reviewed in 9. Paris 8.3% PriceRunner’s ‘International Price 10. Rome 4.4% Comparison Survey’, topping the 11. Dublin 2.0% list for the fourth year running. 12. Cape Town 1.6% The survey found that prices 13. Amsterdam 0.5% in Oslo were a third more expen- 14. Brussels -0.1% sive than the global average. 15. Vienna -0.2% Stockholm, Helsinki and Cop- 16. Athens -0.4% enhagen took places 4, 6 and 7, 17. London -0.9% respectively. 18. Madrid -1.2% Meanwhile, Bangkok came in at 19. Lisbon -1.2% number 31, outdone only by 20. Buenos Aires -3.0% Looking for a place to stay? Mumbai where prices were 27% 21. Moscow -4.8% See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net lower than the global average. 22. Budapest -6.1% The survey looked at a range 23. Berlin -6.7% of products that included every- 24. Warsaw -7.8% day items such as milk and petrol 25. Prague -8.1% as well as luxury items and tech- 26. Vilnius -13.3% nology. 27. New York -14.5% To put the cost of living in Thai- 28. Shanghai -14.8% land in perspective, here are some 29. San Francisco -16.2% price comparisons of a few every 30. Dubai -16.2% day items: € 31. Bangkok -19.8% • a can of Coke: € 2.10 (84 baht) 32. Mumbai -26.9% • a liter of milk: € 1.82 (72 baht) • a Big Mac: € 5.49 (218 baht) – Phuket Gazette Centara to launch new chain of hotels CENTARA Hotels and Resorts, well, if Centra Ashlee proves suc- one of Thailand’s largest hotel cessful,” Ms Boonjira said. groups, is set to launch one of The Centra Ashlee Hotel its newest hotel brands, the Patong, located opposite Hard three-and-a-half star Centra Rock Cafe, is expected to have chain. its soft opening before the end of It is hoped the launching of this year, and according to Ms Centra will enable the group to Boonjira it will be a trendy hotel effectively compete in the middle with 110 rooms, mostly of a simi- and lower income tourism mar- lar superior type. ket, the fastest growing segment “The hotel will be self-service in the industry. oriented. We aim to target The first Centra property, Cen- lifestyle tourists looking for bud- tra Ashlee, is scheduled to open get holidays, hence a lot of in Patong in late December. services expected of upper According to Ms Boonjira class hotels, such as bell ser- Chotikunchon, Sales and PR man- vice, will not be provided. ager of Centra Ashlee Hotel However we will offer a diverse Patong, the hotel will offer three- range of facilities, including: a star facilities, with services fitness center, restaurant and matching those of four-star swimming pool,” added Ms hotels. Boonjira. “The Centra Ashlee Hotel The Centra Ashlee will be the Patong is the first property to be sixth hotel in Phuket operated by managed under this new brand. the Centara group. You could say it is a model They recently held the soft project for Centara to test the opening of their latest five star lower and middle income tourist hotel, the Centara Grand Beach market. Resort Phuket, located at Karon There are plans to open a Cen- Beach. tra hotel in Krabi and Pattaya as – Anand Singh 14 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010 A story with a hole in the middle In short, Freedom starts off before September 11, 2001. foundation in Washington. great, sags badly in the middle and Connie stays home, depressed, On the top floor lives Lalitha, his By James Eckardt races to a triumphant end in which working as a waitress, still in love assistant, a beautiful Indian Ameri- love prevails and you’re happy it with Joey, as she has been since can who is obviously enthralled by does because you’ve come to care childhood. him. She and Patty simply ignore Freedom deeply about the characters. The Joey’s roommate Jonathan each other. By Jonathan Franzen novel should really be called Good- comes from a perfect, rich Jewish Walter, Jessica and Lalitha set up ness, because that’s its central theme. family. He is instantly smitten by a planning meeting with Richard THE late American novelist Wilfred With great narrative authority, Jonathan’s gorgeous sister, Jenna, Katz, the rock star, who has agreed Sheed once wrote that writers are Franzen opens his novel about a heartless beauty. to head a summer campaign of con- envious by nature and will, for the Walter and Patty Bergland from the Both Joey and his father Walter certs in support of Walter’s project. slightest reason, gladly scratch each point of view of their neighbors in fall under the sway of the very rich. His motives are to rekindle a brief other’s eyes out. an area in St Paul, Minnesota, which Joey gets involved in a scam selling adulterous romance with Patty. I imagine many a writer turned is gradually becoming yuppified. defective Polish trucks to coalition Here is where the novel sags. green when Jonathan Franzen, the The couple were the pioneers and forces in Iraq. There are huge chunks of boring first writer since Stephen King in give advice to the newcomers. He travels to Paraguay where he dialogue here and throughout the 2000, made the cover of Time Their children are Jessica and the finds the mother lode of Pladsky novel wherein Walter sets forth his Magazine earlier this year. wildly independent Joey, who A10 truck parts. idealistic political beliefs. Born in St Louis 51 years ago, shocks the neighborhood by going “A line of rust-rimmed truck He yammers on and on about Franzen’s natural turf is the Mid- off to live with his teenage girlfriend hoods lay semi-fallen like toppled overpopulation, global warming, West and his topic the family. His Connie Monaghanand and her white taker of drugs and women. Walter dominoes; axles and bumpers were endangered species, corporate greed big third novel The Corrections trash parents next door. is a teetotaler, vegetarian idealist, jumbled in piles like giant old and in the end, he becomes both te- proved his breakthrough and won The narrative then switches to passionate about ecology and over- chicken bones; engine blocks were dious and unbelievable. The paragon the US National Book Award in 2001. an autobiography of Patty as sug- population. He is the model of strewn like the droppings of a T. of goodness, he is the fatal hole in Nine years later, he has produced gested by her therapist, written in goodness to which Richard and Rex.” Joey makes a fortune on the the center of the novel. another big novel, Freedom the third person. Patty aspire. Patty is a basketball deal. Walter falls into a scheme to The pace picks up toward the end (HarperCollins, London, 2010, Now we learn that Walter was star, attracted to Richard but set- strip mine a mountain in West Vir- again when focus pulls away from 562pp). A family novel once again, the roommate of a rock star at the tling for Walter, which accounts for ginia in return for the establishment the Berglands and narrative is turned with two love triangles spanning two University of Minnesota. Richard her bouts of depression later in life. of a bird sanctuary. over to neighbors again and we generations stretching from college Katz is everything Walter is not: tall, In the next generation, Joey goes A mining magnate, friend of Dick learn how 54-year-old couple and days in the 1970s to the present day. handsome, wicked, driven, a great to the University of Virginia just Cheney, has set him up in a fancy their children have turned out.

International Bestsellers Jailed Nobel education English language books icon wins for a better in Thailand EVERY DAY future book deal IS AN OPEN DAY POETRY by imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo is coming out in the US in 2012, AFP reports. AT PHUKET INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL 1) Lost Symbol – Dan Graywolf Press will publish the Brown (390 baht) 54-year-old Chinese dissident’s bi- Presently a candidate school for the lingual June Fourth Elegies. 2) The Return Journey Liu is serving an 11-year sen- International Baccalaureate Primary and – Maeve binchy (420 baht) tence for subversion after he Middle Years Programmes co-authored an appeal for human rights and political reform in 3) 61 Hours – Lee Child China. Entrance fee Waived for 2010/2011 (390 baht) The book, which has not come Academic Year out in China, refers to the June 4, 4) The Girl Who Played 1989, suppression of pro-democ- with Fire – Stieg Larsson racy demonstrations at Tienan- Full and partial scholarships (420 baht) men Square. are open for application Liu was a leading activist at 5) The Monster in the the demonstrations and the book Box – Ruth Rendall (420 is divided into 20 sections, each baht) recalling a different aspect in a series of anniversary memorials. – Phuket Gazette

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Andaman Jackson back Players’ Smoking in the charts, Pirates take but is it him?

center stage hot show MICHAEL Jackson fans this week got their hands on the pop icon’s first album since his death. THE Andaman Players new musi- But “Michael”, a 10-song col- cal comedy, The Pirates of Phuket, lection of previously unheard takes to the stage of Le Meridien material with collaborations from Phuket Beach Resort in Patong to- the likes of Lenny Kravitz, 50-Cent night, offering some sage advice and Akon, has been slammed by for anyone considering a change critics who say the record is aver- of vocation. age at best – and a fraud. For instance, it’s well worth think- Most of the songs were at vari- ing twice before settling on “Evil ous stages of completion when the Genius” as your new career path. singer died last year, but some As the Players ably explain in tracks herald from the singer’s this Christmas pantomime, it’s not Thriller-era. a job that will suit everyone. Cun- Breaking News sparked a fierce ning plans are not easy to come Internet protest following the by at short notice; taking over the album’s release this week, claim- world is a 24/7 commitment, and ing it wasn’t really Jackson’s voice the profession is not conducive to THERE’S something exciting happening at the JW Marriott on some of the tracks. a settled family life. and Anantara resorts and that something is Panatta “Mam” Record company Sony – which Just ask Dr Hugh Man Pu. Bunthanom, the creative director and choreographer for plans to release a series of new According to the new stage show, evening shows at these resorts. Jackson albums – was forced to “Sinister International Seductress” Currently she is presenting her new show Goddess of Fire defend the record after fans and and “Avaricious Empire Builder” at the Marriott every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sun- even Jackson family members are also professions to be avoided, day at sunset. A second show is opening next door on Monday questioned its authenticity. if Madame Hata Mari and Captain and Thursday at Anantara. “Michael” was number 11 in Francis Sleight are anything to Mam got started with her career when she was Stage Man- Amazon.com’s top sellers as this go by. ager at Bangkok’s trendy Bed Supperclub where she produced newspaper went to print. And, while being a princess shows for seven years. In Britain, music weekly does have its privileges, Princess When her family, which includes Phuket designer/sculp- NME’s reviewer said the album Pashtina is the first to admit that tor John Underwood, invited her to work on Phuket, was saved by the last two tracks: being rescued all the time can have she decided to bring her costumes, her dances and Behind the Mask, described as its drawbacks – especially as you her designs to the island. Mam works with a tal- “brilliant” and the Thriller-era don’t get to choose the handsome ented team of dancers. ballad Much too Soon. prince who will do the rescuing. “I work with Thai classical themes found in The remainder of tracks get a So, who are all these diabolical our dance culture but I give them a contempo- lukewarm review from NME, but characters? And who are the Pi- rary interpretation which I hope makes them point to commercial success for rates of Phuket? Make your way more powerful and dynamic”. the posthumous album. to Le Meridien this tonight to find Often, Mam is the star of the show. She is Panatta “Mam” Bunthanom – Fraser Morton out. the Goddess of Fire. If you can’t make tonight’s – Bruce Stanley performance, fret not, a repeat performance will be staged at the Green Man in Chalong on Decem- ber 26. Tickets are available at the venues. The show is presented by the Phuket Gazette and PGTV.

For details visit andaman players. com or see their Facebook page. – Phuket Gazette 16 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010 Hospitality to make you giggle From ‘fruit craving’ to ‘toothbrush for two’ arrangements, the world of hospitality is not as straightforward as you would expect. Here’s some English-language howlers we found out on our travels...

LOCATION, LOCATION PRETENTIOUS, MOI? WE INVITE you to experience a WE DO not pretend to be anything, seaside retreat of boundless splen- but an idyllic hideaway built in an dor that will inhibit your memo- untouched rainforest environment, ries forever. half way between the two lively • [We are] located atop a mag- resorts of [deleted] and [deleted]. nificent slop along the world fa- A place to unwind and where one mous on the North of Chaweng can listen to nature at its best. Beach. • Reception is at the end of the BACKPACKER ISSUES road in the middle of a roundabout. WE LATER spoke to other people RAVE REVIEW IF YOU SAY SO MOZZIE ISSUES • Both parts of the hotel are a who moved from our room because bit out of Karon but there is a tut one of them slipped through the floor SET ABOUT 50 meters up a very PRAGNANCY is not allowed! WHEN we asked for some mis- tut provider right outside. due to a broken plank of wood. steep hill, oh, sorry, that’s just the • You can renew your vowels quote spray, and a pair of slipper, it • There was construction go- When we turned off the bath- lobby, you’ll have to mountain goat on the beach. took an additional three follow-up ing on next door so you are slightly room light, the TV sometimes it another 50 or so to get to your • Clients should squirt their calls before the housekeeper turned overlooked by workers when go- went off. Other times, the TV room. Crampons and pitons are muscles with fresh water before up after 90 minutes with a bottle of ing for a swim. stayed on but the AC turned off. not provided so the hike up is the massage in order to stimulate misquote spray in his hand. daunting at best. and warm them up. FOOD FOR THOUGHT At one point my husband turned – Sam Wilko on the shower, which had a fluo- ONE morning my girlfriend rescent light above it, and received found a live worm in her salad. a brief electric shock! At that point Later, mentioned it to the man- we decided using the electric Stolen snowmen,cheese ager and all he said was “that’s Jacuzzi tub filled with water might not good”. not be a very good idea. • Hotel’s own restaurant is the beer and cat flap news beast on the Kamala Beach! DENTIST’S ADVICE • The last time I was in Phuket ONE thing to say, avoid this place THE SILLY season gripped called the Blue I got food poisoning and I wasn’t like the plaque! the UK last week, amid a Brew. sure if it was the food there or not. flurry of snow and oppor- Made • Jim Thompson currently has HOW’S THE VIEW? tunistic burglaries, one with Stilton, of everyday snacks – we now a few brunches on the island. woman dialed 999 to report which is in- know it can add real character to • Enjoy a laid-back buffet and WE BOOKED only a few days in the theft of her snowman. fused during beer”! tantalizing BBQs by the beach side advance and were advised that “There’s been a theft out- the fermenting A CAT flap is now available for or select one from our imaginary there would be “no sea view”. We side my house”, read the stage, this tipple overweight kitties. cocktails. took the room, not minding, only transcript from the lady in will set you back A recent survey in the UK found • Enjoy our comfortable res- to find that not only was there no Kent. “I hadn’t been out UK2 pounds (94 that a quarter of cats are obese. taurant for breakfast, lunch and sea view, but no windows at all. to check on him for about baht) per bottle. The new flap comes with paw dinner, or if you wish you can Staff very friendly, has spa, but five hours, but when I Nigel White, recognition and a conveyor belt to of course have all of our culi- when we came there was some came out for a fag, he secretary to the carry portly pussies to their feed- nary delights severed on your problem with swimming pool: was gone.” Stilton Cheese ing bowls. private terrace. There was no water. “You just don’t expect Makers Associa- Did you know Leonardo Da someone to pinch your tion, said “We Vinci invented the cat flap? Strange snowman”. know that cheese but true. FANCY a pint and a is incredibly ver- Best Promotion nibble? Try Belvoir satile and trans- See www.cfnr.co.uk for more of Crazy for November Brewery’s new cheese beer forms the simplest Fool’s rants on news and sport. till end of this year 7,500

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[email protected] December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Jimmy Nixon JIMMY Nixon is a legend at the working in Toronto on real estate Blue Canyon Country Club. He was deals for six months, and playing a long time friend and golf partner golf and tennis in Phuket for the of the late Tom McNamara, founder rest of the year. of the famous Baan Rim Pa group “Eventually, I was able to retire of restaurants. and spend all my time in Phuket. “Tom and I played golf together “I love it here. It just gets bet- for many years, first at the Phuket ter all the time. Now there are so Country Club and later at Blue Can- events. These included T-shirts, many places to do things and have yon. Playing golf was an important hats and other innovative items for fun with friends. Sure there’s more part of his marketing strategy for promotion. It was a fun time. I traffic, but I always like to think his restaurants, a great place to meet would work three weeks a month, positive. There are plenty of nega- potential guests. We had a lot of then fly to Hawaii for the fourth week. tive expats here, but they tend to fun playing what we called Vegas I worked with one of Hawaii’s larg- get a bit boring.” Junk Match. Golfers came from est shirt manufacturers.” After 13 years living in Patong, around the world to play with us.” Jimmy lived on the north shore Jimmy bought a condo at Blue Jimmy first came to Phuket on of Oahu in a remote area where Canyon to be near his favorite a round-the-world trip in 1980. the local Hawaiians lived. He spent Canyon course and his many AZETTE

The memories of the island and the his days surfing some of the friends. He plays golf every day. G abundant marine life when he went world’s largest waves. After his In addition, he works out at the HUKET scuba diving, and the golf at Phuket one-week holiday, he’d head back gym four days a week and spends P THE Country Club and the local tennis to Toronto for work. another two days on long distance FOR courts, stayed in his mind. On one of his Hawaiian holidays mountain bike rides, mostly he met a realtor from Tucson, Ari- HILD When he semi-retired in 1988 around Phang Nga province. C zona, who offered him the opp- from a successful real estate ca- “I really believe exercise is the ETER P reer in his native Ontario, Canada, ortunity to sell property in what was way to keep fit, look and feel great. Y he decided to spend his remaining then a very dynamic market. Every day I walk seven kilome- B years playing golf on the island with “In the 1980s, condos on golf ters by just having a round of golf his good buddies. courses in Arizona were selling very at Blue Canyon.” He says he was a born sales- well. I spent a few years having a Jimmy speaks fluent Thai and About Expat Gallery man. After finishing school he very successful time. I then moved counts many of the local people as The individuals profiled in “Expat Gallery” are chosen on the basis enrolled at the University of back home to Toronto and worked his best friends. of their contributions to Phuket, and for having made those contri- Toronto to pursue studies in psy- for REMAX and local developers. “If you decide to live in a for- butions in successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the con- chology. It was there that he Again, it was a good climate for eign country, you need to bond tributions have entailed significant investment, often in the mid-80s discovered his talents for market- the real estate market.” with the locals. I still miss Tom, and 90s when the rules of business were, ahh, not always clear. ing and merchandizing. In 1988, he set up a home at the but I keep in touch with his fam- Some are not in business at all, but all have one thing in common: if “I worked in advertising, pro- Andaman Beach Suites at Patong ily and of course I still love a night there were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it. ducing all the paraphernalia for big Beach and spent the next few years out at Baan Rim Pa.” 18 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010 Safe and sound New airport security measures in place to make traveling to the US safer, but not everyone is happy...

By Alastair Carthew highest of all regions. So with the threat of terrorism attacks on air- EXPOSED breast implants, a de- lines a constant in a market that mand to “ keep your hands off my has bounced back from a horrible junk [penis]”, a viral Internet pro- few years, American authorities test campaign that failed and full have been working hard to ensure body scan airport security ma- tight security, but reduced passen- chines that give a ghostly on- ger discomfort. screen image of a naked body– That is where the new scanners ON SHOW: New security scanners at US airports are causing quite a stir with passengers. without the genitals exposed. come in. ghanistan, Algeria, Cuba, Lebanon, Sound like just another day in The man who said “don’t touch Libya, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Paki- the life of Patpong in Bangkok or my junk” was not impressed. His stan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Bang La road in Patong? Nope. loud protest touched a nerve and Sudan, Syria and Yemen. It was for real during the recent the incident, involving an intrusive Yet civil libertarians in the US American Thanksgiving Day “pat down” at an airport, of course went ballistic over the infringe- holiday in November when a per- in this day of new media and citi- ment on their rights from both the centage of the 24 million zen journalism went viral on the body scanners and the alternative Americans who took to the skies internet. The “blogosphere” was “pat down” body searches passen- were subjected to the new airport alive with the sounds of conflict- gers had to undergo if they security screening machines. ing viewpoints. refused to pass through the scan- Latest statistics from the Inter- Why did the US Transport Se- ner. Some had justifiable concerns national Air Transport Association, curity Administration [TSA] about the amount of radiation the an aviation industry body, shows introduce the new measures? scanners emit. However, it is es- North American airlines posted a Simple. One Umar Farouk Abdul- timated that the amount of 12.4% demand increase in Octo- matallab, the so called “underwear radiation exposure is equivalent ber 2010 over the same month in bomber”, who tried to blow up an of two minutes exposure during 2009. airliner last Christmas. The US also a flight. With a capacity increase of al- has 14 countries where it will be Significantly, the new scanners US security officers conduct a thorough search. Photo: Markusram most 12% North American airline doing country-based profiling of were being tested at Boston In- subjected to the pat downs. breast prosthesis during a pat load factors were at 82.5%, the nationals entering the country: Af- ternational Airport, which asked to And the public was overwhelm- down at a North Carolina airport. be the first to receive the machines ingly on the TSA’s side. The poor TSA was definitely because two of the four Septem- A poll by the Washington Post heavily criticized, but this appeared ber 11 airliners that crashed into newspaper found nearly two- to be disproportionate to the public the Twin Towers in New York, the thirds support the new full-body support it received for the proce- Pentagon in Washington and into security screening as most say dures. As one blogger said: “The a field near Shanksville, Pennsyl- they put higher priority on pre- TSA’s job is not to be adorable. It’s vania, took off from Boston. venting terrorism. About 50% said to be infallible and also, appar- So what did all the fuss the new pat down was unjustified. ently, to suffer being unfairly achieve? Actually exactly what the However, Cathy Bossi, an ex- maligned.” TSA intended. Queues at airports perienced flight attendant and As many people on the were decidedly shorter. Only breast cancer survivor, was not Internet observed: “what’s the al- around 2% of the expected 24 impressed on November 20 when ternative?” Another “underwear” million travelers were actually she was forced to display her bomber? December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 19

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DANCE OFF: Schools from various provinces around the south came together at Central Festival last week for the Teen Dancercise Thailand Championship Photo by Atchaa Khamlo

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ARTIST: Mediumrare, a new exhibition by artist Pui Ngowsiri HOSPITALITY: Cape Panwa Hotel hosted a tour on board the Panwa Princess was recently unveiled at Bo(ok) Hemian Arthouse on Thalang Yacht for their special guests, TUI Nordic Group management, recently. Road. Photos by Atchaa Khamlo QSI day of culture

QUALITY Schools International (QSI) Phuket held an International Day on December 9, with students wearing their home country’s traditional dress and taking part in a variety of cultural performances. It was a chance for the students to exchange gifts, sample food from different countries and have fun. Before the performances began at 10am, Santa turned up at school to visit the lower elementary classes, with the three and four year olds wide-eyed in awe of the big man with white hair. After Santa’s surprise visit, preschoolers and kindergarten stu- dents shared their rendition of Take Me Out To The Ball Game, followed by the seven to 10 year olds, who presented a dramatization of The Polar Express. Then came the 11 year olds with a powerpoint presentation titled Around the World, highlighting their diverse cul- tural backgrounds. It seems to have become customary at QSI for students to woo their audience each year with their Thai dancing skills. From the youngest dancer– a four-year-old – to the high school seniors, they all demonstrated the poise and grace of accomplished Thai dance performers. To top off the day’s celebrations students enjoyed homemade, traditional Christmas fare made by parents. – Anneliese Storm Georgia Feekins with Santa LITTLE DANCERS: Students display their Thai dancing skills. December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 New music generation

Students from the Siam Kollakarn Music School joined the Yamaha Music Fair at Central Festival recently, taking part in a variety of songs and performances. Locals also got the chance to try out some of the musical instruments on display.

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CAPRICORN (December 22-Janu- lems. This could result in not having LEO (July 24-August 22): A chance advised to discuss long term finan- ary 20): Your workaholic enough time to prepare for your holi- meeting early next cial planning, so that the New Year tendencies may cause day celebrations. The stars suggest week results in getting can commence on firmer founda- disruption to domestic that your luck with money will in- the advice you need tions. A water sign friend you fell out harmony this week. Those Cap- crease during the second half of concerning a business related prob- with earlier this month is ready to ricorns who would like to end the December and the year should end lem. Leos may be frustrated be- reconcile differences. Monday is the year on a peaceful note are advised with your bank balance healthier than cause they have to wait until the best day for this to happen. to plan ahead to ensure more free you hoped for. New Year to continue with this time during the upcoming holiday pe- GEMINI (May 22-June 21): A per- project. Where romance is con- SCORPIO (October 24-November riod. Another earth sign colleague ARIES (March 21-April 20): Arians sonal project shows cerned, the stars suggest that you 22): With the holiday sea- can be trusted to take more tasks are forecast to be forget- signs of bearing fruit, may be expecting too much from son fast approaching, the onboard, but water signs will be un- ful early next week – set which comes as a wel- someone. Lucky days for finances temptation to overspend reliable. Those with a birthday in the reminders to avoid miss- come development to many are Tuesday and Wednesday. Wear is high for those born under the sign week ahead will learn a lot from travel ing important appointments and dead- Geminis. However, money matters the color apricot to encourage re- of Scorpio this week. Your desire to in the coming year. lines. Having unresolved personal need to be handled carefully this lationships to flourish. impress others should be addressed issues on your mind could be the week. Balancing finances during the as the stars suggest that personal fi- AQUARIUS (January 21-February cause of this, but the stars sug- remainder of December will prob- VIRGO (August 23-September 23): nances could be a negative issue at 19): Developments con- gest that answers will be forth- ably require downsizing your holi- Virgoans who have the end of the month. Affairs of the cerning your personal fi- coming midweek. In the realm of day plans. If you are shopping for been tempted to take a heart are fairly well starred, although nances are forecast to romance, you may be taken aback gifts this weekend, take a water sign new direction in their those with a partner are forecast to put a smile on Aquarians’ faces this by a new partner’s hints concern- friend along to get creative, economi- careers find good reason to stay have some explaining to do this week. The stars suggest that an on- ing expensive Christmas gifts. The cal ideas. A romantic partner has a where they are. The stars predict weekend. going dispute with bureaucracy number eight can bring good for- confession to make. that you will hear something to your should be solved to your satisfac- tune this weekend. advantage at work early next week. SAGITTARIUS (November 23-De- tion. Romance is subject to uncer- CANCER (June 22-July 23): There is also a slight chance that cember 21): Sagittarians tain astral conditions – if you are in- TAURUS (April 21-May 21): A burst Cancerians keen to your holiday plans will be disrupted should have something to volved with a fire sign, expect sparks of fresh energy comes at achieve closure should by new responsibilities. A roman- celebrate this week. Fi- to fly this weekend. Those seeking a the right time for those be able to do so this tic partner is tiring of one of your nancial gain is forecast and the stars soul mate could be charmed by Scor- born under the sign of week. If this situation relates to habits. Wear steel gray to promote indicate that this is likely to come from pio. Wear a piece of agate to encour- Taurus. The stars predict that you work, a fire sign has the right a sharper intellect. overseas. Where romance is con- age clearer perception. will be spending little time at home skills to advise you. An attractive cerned, your high standards could this week. Those with guests stay- air sign helps you leave a failed LIBRA (September 24-October 23): cause friction in a new relationship PISCES (February 20-March 20): ing over the holiday period should relationship behind this weekend. Money matters go your – Sunday is an auspicious day to Pisceans are advised to take their needs into consideration Those committed may be happy way this week. This is a reach compromises. Those looking concentrate on their own before planning a trip. Creative in- to hear that their partner has beneficial time to finalize for love are enthused by a meeting affairs this week. It ap- spiration can come from a dream you given up the idea of relocation. agreements or start new savings with Taurus this weekend. Wear pears that friends or family members have this weekend. Wednesday and Wear light pink to encourage a schemes. Those Librans whose part- rose pink to encourage a more re- could try to involve you in their prob- Thursday are good for romance. happy frame of mind. ner has a more casual attitude are laxed attitude. December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

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By Janpen Upatising December 24 to allow for the cel- ebrations to take place near the THE new Phuket Town road link- Office of Primary Industries and ing Chao Fa East Road and Saphan Mines. Hin will be officially opened on Anchalee Vanich-Thepabutr, December 24. Deputy Secretary of the Prime “The public should be informed Minister’s Office, is expected to officially that the road is finally attend. finished and ready to use,” said Although the full program of Governor Tri Augkaradacha, who entertainment to take place on the will preside over the ceremony. day has yet to be confirmed, a The 684-meter road, currently choir and the acclaimed Plukpanya known by its temporary name as Municipal School band are ex- SHORT WAY HOME: The new road connects Sakdidet Soi 1 and Chao Fa East Rd. Gazette Graphic Sai Phang Muang Kor Rd, is al- pected to perform. Department land covering a total would like to see the road become improvement to long-suffering ready open to motorists. The 24-million-baht road was of about 20 rai. a “walking street” in the future, commuters in the area, but is un- Construction began in early built under the Department of The first plot, about 12 rai, is possibly with street vendors, in or- likely to quell local outcry over the August, when former Phuket Rural Road’s “Dust Free Road” currently assigned to the Indus- der to make the street another need to complete Sakdidet Soi 7, Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop initiative and funded by the Thai try Ministry’s Primary Industries attraction for Phuket Town resi- a project which has been held up presided over the ground-break- Khem Khaeng (Strong Thailand) and Mines Office (PIMO), Region dents to enjoy. by over a decade because it would ing ceremony by operating a fiscal stimulus package. 4. The second 7-rai plot is used “The main point is to make this involve the destruction of pro- compactor. The road connects Sakdidet Soi by the Phuket Juvenile Observa- road become well-known to the tected mangrove forest. However, the road will be 1 and Chao Fa East Rd, passing tion and Protection Center. public,” he added. – Additional reporting by Pimwara closed to traffic from 3pm on though two plots of Treasury Governor Tri also said he The road should provide some Choksakulpan 24 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY December 18 - 24, 2010

The final frontier of space Laguna incentives LAGUNA Phuket has launched a special holiday incentive with 15 year financing. Three options apply with 30% down payment and interest pegged FOR those looking to indulge in at MLR (bank minimum lending life’s luxurious moments, Phuket rate) + 2%, 40% down and MLR has always been an Asian trump + 1% or 50% and only MLR. card destination. The special terms apply to the Instead of a magician pulling a Laguna Village townhouses, de- rabbit out of a hat, it has been the tached residence, Dusit Pool Villas innovative private pool villa sanc- and Banyan Tree units. Excluded tuaries prompting collective oohs are the Lofts and Deluxe Resi- and ahhs from our guests. dences. Packages are also avail- Back in 2006, an enterprising able during high season for the Hong Kong solicitor and hospital- first 20 buyers. ity entrepreneur Gordon Oldham opened The Pavilions on a hillside, HBA eyes budget hotels overlooking Layan Beach and La- ALONE AT LAST: The Pavilions takes guna. pride in privacy. Photo: The Pavilions ONE of the best known names in Sinful pleasures were touted in private spa”. hospitality interior design HBA provocative, playful adverts which Spacious, spacilious, and (Hirsch Bedner Associates) are used the tagline “no tan lines”, and spantastic are the first words that setting up a section for budget bragging openly about the total enter my mind. Since the dawn hotels. absence of those tacky welcome of time, after a hard day avoiding Under the name Studio, regional drinks and institutionalized hotel falling meteorites, outrunning di- offices in India (New Delhi) and buffets reminiscent of public nosaurs and just keeping track of China (Shanghai) are set to capture school days or, for the darker per- the tribe, it’s been mankind’s Asia’s two leading pipeline tigers. sonalities, feeding time in jail. luxury to kick back in your very Part of the mandate for the At some resorts, the only thing own steam bath and retire to a Zen- group will be smaller boutique that’s missing is a warden or per- themed courtyard to chill out. hotels, mixed use and limited ser- haps someone with a name tag For this latest project, leading vice properties which had and a shotgun saying: “Get back resort architect Fredo Taffin of previously fallen out of the design in line, mister. Punch your Espace Concept Bali teamed up firm’s business mix. timecard and do your time.” with Phuket-based roof and Hong guilty pleasure of For now a surge at the lower Now four years later comes the Kong interior designer Rene space is flouted with end of the spectrum in high-trac- next step forward in the journey Ozorio, whose credentials boast a pouting set of ruby tion markets is too irresistible to of the boutique resort. Headlining stints at Jim Thompson and the red lips: 18 pool pa- ignore. is an expansion of 24 new pool development of his very own line vilions tilting the villas with a twist. of Chinaware. Ozorio was wooed scales at 275 square Agents abroad The new product has been de- – or possibly Shanghaied – aboard meters apiece and scribed by the hotel as individual the merry ship to instill what boils then even grander six PHUKET property agents and de- retreats. Now this does sound nice, down to an Internet inspired date plantation pool villas velopers are heading abroad to pro- but what sets this apart from the night. The result is a fresh East built by top of the line mote the island’s real estate. herd is each has its own personal meets West story for the first time. contractor DCM Luxury Properties Showcase in 60-square-meter “my very own Zen and now, now and Zen, the touting 400 square Beijing from December 10-12 is meters each. one such destination. If space were sin, this place rise, like thermometer mercury on The three-day event at the Ritz- would be ablaze. Sin seems to have a scorching hot day. Carlton hotel will promote luxury a certain impact on people, flam- As I stare through the bars on properties from domestic and in- ing up their passions like a Mai Tai my window of ordinary life, ternational sectors: high-end “With , on fire at the tiki bar. Pavilions has brought a welcome condominiums and villas, golf and Boredom continues to run breath of fresh air to my troubled marina properties, private island, amok at so many island hotel of- soul, for a few moments at shared ownership, wealth man- ferings, with herds of guests least. agement and lifestyle brands. you spend your time here...” driven insane by the sterile atmo- sphere of same-sameness. One Bill Barnett is Managing Director of Do you have any breaking news could even say a new traveler’s C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted about Phuket property? Email disease of “insamnity” is on the through www.c9hotelworks.com. [email protected]

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IN MANY Western coun- tries, Christmas means red- berried holly, white-berried mistletoe, a blue spruce and a beautiful fir tree in which we stack the presents under. Since none of these plants grow in the tropics, we need to look elsewhere for our festive flora. In Thailand, the poinset- tia is the most favored alternative when looking to MORBIDLY BEAUTIFUL: Plumerias are also known as “Dead Man’s Fingers” in Australia. Photos: Swami/Graham Crumb decorate your home in accor- dance with the festive Though there are four distinct theme. A relative of the species, the most popular cultivars crown of thorns, it is now are derived from Plumeria Rubra. appearing in garden centers The most common color is creamy all over Phuket. white, but newer varieties can be A pot plant that will grace MOST tongue-twisting Latin pink, yellow, or even deep red. the festive table, its attrac- names of plants are associated Another popular, “rainbow” tion is the bract of bright red with so-called “discoveries” by hybrid has pinkish petals that “flowers” – which are actu- Western botanists or explorers. shade to yellow at the center. ally modified leaves – that For example, the Plumeria is Included with the hybridization crown the plant. named after Charles Plumier, the of the species are larger blooms Recent cultivars include Bougainvillea after a certain Mon- and lusher foliage as well as a an attractive cream variety sieur Bougainville, the golden greater range of sizes. and even one with greenish trumpet or Allamanda after Swit- There are now dwarf forms as bracts. Keep it away from zerland’s Frederich Allamanda. used by generations upon genera- “dead man’s finger”. well as vigorous varieties that can drafts of cold air, especially The original classifier of plants, tions of Thais. Only later do the branches turn reach four meters in height. in air conditioning. Sweden’s Carolus Linnaeus, based However, one interesting ex- into the familiar thick, gray stems. Frangipani are one of the easiest As for a Christmas tree, his Systema Naturae (1735) on ception is the frangipani, or The shrub has a very open tropical shrubs to grow in Phuket. don’t be tempted by imported shared physical characteristics. Plumeria. For a long time it was structure and the large, handsome For a start, they are not fussy about fir tops – which will assur- Most of his findings have stood called the lantom, a word which leaves, tend to appear at branch soil and they prefer full sun. Phuket edly die in Thailand’s hot and the test of time, but to this day connotes sadness or sorrow. terminals. For this reason it is a gets so much sun, allowing them humid climate. botanists are still re-christening Why? Because it was associ- good choice to use in a “mixed to do fine in filtered shade. Instead, go for a Norfolk plants and changing the scientific ated with ghosts and graveyards, border” of plants, as it allows The one thing they do not like Island pine. It is actually a orders, families or genera to with Buddhist cremation grounds plenty of light and air to filter is wet, cold soil conditions. Put tropical conifer. It looks good which the plants belong. and Muslim cemeteries. through to smaller shrubs. one in a dank spot, and it will throw and can be kept in its container This is not so with plant names If you visit the Islamic grave- However, the frangipani’s root in the towel. Frangipani are equally for Christmas next year. in Thailand. With a few excep- yard between Wiset Road and the system is compact, so it grows easy to grow from cuttings. Since tions, they carry the same names sea, just down the beach from well in a container. the mature plant doesn’t mind se- Friendship Beach, there they will Its glory is the beautiful clus- vere pruning, you will probably be. Nowadays, the Thai name for ters of five-petalled flowers that end up with several lengths of the frangipani is Leelawadee, a burst forth from the branch ends. stem after taking the secateurs to graceful and upbeat name that They carry the most intense your shrubs. does justice to an elegant shrub. fragrance, especially at dusk, Use a light potting medium with And now it is cultivated every- when the flowers attract the plenty of sand to permit rapid where. The frangipani is related sphinx moths that seek to polli- drainage, and keep your cuttings to the Nerium Oleander, sharing nate them. Traditionally used in for a few days to allow them to with it the same poisonous milky Hawaiian leis, these individual dry out. Then plant them about sap. There the similarities end, for blooms are used throughout three inches deep in your mix. That the frangipani’s young stems are Phuket to decorate water-filled way, as with Euphorbias, you will round, green and soft – hence the bowls and vases in hotel foyers minimize the risk of root rot. Australian nickname for it, the and spas. The frangipani ranks high up on the Top 20 list, both for looks and fragrance. It is also easy to start and to keep going in your garden. Its only shortcoming is that it has a period of dormancy when the leaves tend to discolor and fall – and it is very prone to rust. December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 27

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SEAVIEW LAND BUNGALOW Properties North end of Bang Sak Beach. NAI HARN LUXURY In Chalong with 3 bedrooms, a SURIN LUXURY SURIN BEACH For Sale 68 meters of road frontage. 2 rai CONDO lounge/diner, a modern kitchen POOL VILLA Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 3 ngan and 52 sq wah. Price: and bathroom. It has aircons, for sale. 2.2 rai, 5 mins 7.5 million baht. 6km north of Le covered parking and a land- walk to Surin Beach. Email: Meridien Khao Lak Beach & scaped garden on 65sq wah. [email protected] GOLF VIEW VILLA Spa Resort. Tel: 081-894 7644. Price: 3.95 million baht. Tel: 089- FOR SALE 922 2800. Email: simonchinner LAND FOR SALE @yahoo.com PATONG TOWNHOUSE Near the main road to Baan In a quiet soi off Nanai Road, Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. near shops and markets. In- HOUSE & FURNITURE 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 cludes 2 bedrooms with fitted Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, Luxury pool villa with 3 bed- 9118. Email: honda.1437@ wardrobes and 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In rooms, 4 bathrooms, a maid's yahoo.co.th one with a bathtub. Comes Chaiyapruek Village at Land & room and a garage for 2 cars. with quality interior design and House, Chalong. Good location Land 940sqm, 450sqm under a large European-style kitchen. and entrance from bypass road. construction and 250sqm liv- NICE HOUSE 275sqm top-quality property We accept offers over 5.5 mil- Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084-627 ing area. 1 minute walk to 88 SQ WAH with 3 bedrooms and 3 bath- lion baht. Tel: 089-290 8147 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 7001. Surin, Bang Tao Beach, oppo- rooms on a private hill over- (Thai), 089-989 9535 (English). rooms, 111sqm. From 4.5 site Chedi, Amanpuri Resort. looking the Loch Palm Golf million baht. Must see. Tel: Close to high-end restaurants 084-993 7308. For further de- RUBBER PLANTATION and bars. A quick sale for 25.5 course. It comes with 1 rai of 3-BEDROOM HOUSE 48 RAI land. Optional pool and 62sq wah, 2 bathrooms, Villa tails, please see our website million baht. Please contact jacuzzi. Price: 15.9 million Dawroong. 4.5 million baht. Con- at www.amphaiseabreeze. us for more info. Tel: 087-277 baht. Will be ready in 5 tact Khun Tar. Tel: 076-377052, com 5451, 081-536 1101. Email: months. Call Khun Noi. Tel: 089-971 1268. [email protected] 087-269 8492. LAND CLOSE TO 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL BANG TAO URGENT SALE! 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. PATONG DELUXE In Kathu. Land plots from Beach garden penthouse. In- KAMALA 1,100sqm to 1,600sqm for sale. Near Jomthong Village on CONDO cludes a jacuzzi, roof and gar- Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. Beautiful, modern, quiet, city/sea Central location near British In- den. Near beach. Price: 9.95 ternational School, Tesco Lo- For sale. Located on the main Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: views, parking, furnished, 61sqm. million baht. Tel: 084-630 2416. [email protected] Price: 4.175 million baht. Email: tus, Phuket Town, Bang Tao and road to Laguna Phuket. 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Comes with 2 pools, a gym, Email: [email protected] WiFi and 24-hour security. Tel: information. Tel: 087-077 Tel: 086-478 0201. Email: laongfa 084-716 0502. 7314. URGENT SALE @hotmail.com PATONG CONDO 1.7 URGENT SALE! MILLION BAHT FRUIT FARM 7.5 RAI With a pool and new decor. 5 SEAVIEW LAND Tropical private farm north of Khao 2 LUXURY POOL minutes' walk to the beach, 3 IN AO POR Lak, situated by the river. Beautiful VILLAS minutes' walk to Junceylon. exotic fruit farm property of 12,000 Tel: 081-087 9639. sqm. Houses, pool, marina. 18 million baht. Tel: +46-708-500227, 084-745 1418 (Thai). Email: NEW POOL VILLA [email protected] SAIYUAN New detached house in www.consulting.asia.co.th Phanason 3, Thalang. Nice plot at a good location 253.25sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 near Two Villas project (Manik bathrooms, double garage, area) with Chanote title. Price: HOUSE IN RAWAI furnished and landscaped For sale. 2 rai, 90sq wah with 1.5 rai at 6.9 million baht. The in Nai Harn. 3 buildings with garden. 2.8 million baht. Chanote title. In Laem Thong, land has electricity access 3 bedrooms and 3 bath- Contact Phing. Tel: 087-278 Ao Por. Sale price: 7.5 million and ready to build on. Tel: 080- rooms in Balinese and Thai 0067. Email: sweetpinky baht o.n.o. No agents! Tel: 520 2989. Email: pakaporns style, built from teak and @live.co.uk 087-270 9093. @yahoo.com other first-class materials. 800sqm land with Chanote On 400sqm land with title. Includes a wall fence Chanote title. An L-shaped and an electric gate. The 1.5-storey building with 3 property has a pool with a bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Single house in a quiet area waterfall and jacuzzi, a with a jacuzzi. 150sqm liv- with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- maid's house, a covered ing room area and a Euro- rooms, a nice garden on terrace and carport. Asking pean-style kitchen. Tel: 400sqm. Includes a Euro- price: 16 million baht. Tel: 080-077 9747 (English), pean kitchen, dining room. 083-388 8036 (English or 082-423 1223 (Thai). Email Only 4.2 million baht. Tel: 081- German), 089-972 5378 [email protected], 787 3716. (Thai). [email protected] BOAT LAGOON MARINA Houses 23/65 + 76 for sale. Freehold. Last units. Price: 6.9 million and 8.9 million baht. For further details pls call Khun Pen. Tel: 081-968 9046.

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SEAVIEW LAND FOR SALE Near Supalai Resort on the east coast of Phuket slope. A 3-rai plot with road and electricity access. Price: 3.6 million baht per rai. No agents please. Tel: 080-520 2989. Email: pakaporns@ yahoo.com 30 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010

HOUSE FOR SALE NICE AND PRIME LAND CHEAP LAND FOR SALE HOT DEAL POOL TOWNHOUSE IN IN NAI HARN SPACIOUS HOUSE In Layan Soi 7,close to the Close to Phuket International VILLA SUPALAI CITY RESORT 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with beach, a lake, a main road Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 200sqm land. Price: 3.5 million and an electricity supply. million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 baht. Tel: 081-693 9571. Ideal for a private house. Tel: 7676. Email: phuketann@ 081-787 4383, 081-968 3549. gmail.com. PATONG BANGLA RD Fully vendor financed. No deposit BANG TAO BEACH BANG TAO PENTHOUSE required by foreigners. 3 million APARTMENT 140sqm unit, plus a roof, gar- baht for 10 years; 4 million baht Absolute beachfront, 2 bed- den and private pool at a beach for 7 years; 5 million baht for 5 room plus study apartment at resort. Price: 16 million baht. 8.49 million baht (price re- near Super Cheap. 3 floors, years. Includes Chanote title. In Heritage Project, Kathu. Baan Chai Nam. Great location Comes with 2 pools, a gym, duced from 11.5). 3-bed- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Tel: 087-881 7600. Visit website: 2 floors, fully furnished, 3 and pool, beautiful sunsets. WiFi and 24-hour security. Tel: room Balinese villa in Rawai Land area: 84sqm. House shophousephuket.com bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 Well managed estate. 7 million 084-716 0502. with 762sqm of land area, area: 162sqm. It has a mas- maidroom. 234sq wah. 18 baht, everything included.Tel: 178sqm of living area, and ter bedroom with aircon. LAND IN NAI HARN million baht. Tel: 081- +61-439-886520 (English). PHUKET COUNTRY a private pool. Fully fur- Price: 2.5 million baht. Con- 1-20 rai plots in Nai Harn and 8920190 (Warit), 089- Email for photos. Email: mark CLUB CONDO nished. Tel: 076-381482, tact Amnuayvit. Tel: 081-693 Rawai areas. Please contact for 6464823 (Rattana). Email: [email protected] 1 bed, 1 bath on 5th floor. 59 087-383 5453 (English). 2441. Email: amnuayvit@ more info. Tel: 080-528 8578. [email protected] square meters. Freehold. Needs Email: [email protected] tttmaxnet.com STUDIO FOR renovation. 1.9 million baht. Tel: THE HEIGHTS PHUKET REDUCED PRICE 081-085 6715 (English). Email: SALE: 2-BEDROOM 1,100SQM LAND PLOTS TWO 46sqm furnished apartment in [email protected] APARTMENT Very nice land plots on a secure Ocean, pool & mountain view. TOWNHOUSES Patong. Price: 2.7 million baht. New condo in central Patong. development estate, 500m from Price: 19.5 million baht or best Freehold. Tel: 089-728 4005. 6th-floor unit with a pool and a golf course. For sale only. Price: offer. Tel: 086-883 9815. Email: [email protected] BAAN BAI MAI gym, and a good view. Top qual- 1.89 million baht. Tel: 081-343 ity. Price: 8 million baht. Free- 0777. Email: montha_phuket@ hold. Tel: 089-728 4005. Email: yahoo.com HOME FOR SALE FULL FURNISHED [email protected] IN RAWAI HOUSE SALE 11 RAI HOBBY FARM BANG TAO HOUSE 200km from Phuket. 1 hour to FOR SALE Surin island. With Chanote For sale. 2-storey house, 3- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with TV title. Price: 4 million baht. Tel: bedroom, 2-bathroom. and ADSL. Tel: 080-627 6207. 089-594 4017. Good location and atmo- Email: [email protected] sphere. Please contact for PATONG BANGLA RD more information. Tel: 081- LUXURY GOLFVIEW Fully vendor financed. No deposit 956 2406. Email: phatsarar VILLA required by foreigners. 3 million A 2-storey house with 4 @gmail.com Chao-Fah Garden Home 3 State-of-the-art 4-bedroom villa, baht for 10 years; 4 million baht bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, in Koh-Kaew near BIS, 10 close to BIS and 12 min to for 7 years; 5 million baht for 5 aircons, fans, a water filter- years. Includes Chanote title. LAND AT PA KHLOK min to Lotus. 2 beds, 2 Patong Beach. 16.8 million baht. ing system, and storage baths, 2 aircons. Nice living Tel: 076-321445, 089-724 7211. Tel: 087-881 7600. Visit website: space. In a nice area, with 1 rai, 18sq wah, Nor Sor 3 Kor, shophousephuket.com Tha-Rue - Pa Khlok - Muang Mai & kitchen room, car park, Email: [email protected] mountain views. Price: 5.9 Road. Near Mission Hill. Price fully furnished. Ready to million baht. Must see! Tel: 3.5 million baht. Tel: 089-472 move in. 2.85 million baht NICE NATAI LAND 081-270 6310. near Boat Lagoon. Tel: 081- BEACHFRONT 9118. 25 rai for lease at 6 million baht LAND AT MAI KAO 541 2025. Email: c.junlarat each. 200 meters attached to @gmail.com For sale in Samkong near LAND IN RAWAI PRIVATE SALE OF beach-main road. Okay to be Best land, from 1.8 million baht HALF A RAI Bangkok Hospital. 2 stories, subdivided into plots. Tel: 081- 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car parking for 464sqm. Many plots to At Ao Makham. Land is lo- 719 2984. choose from. Tel: 084-111 3977 cated opposite Port of Phuket NICE PLOT space. Email: info@allabout webanddesign.com (English & Thai). Email: stefan@ and next to Bel Air Cape BRAND-NEW CONDO stefan.asia Call or mail for further Panwa Resort. Price 4.2 mil- Mid Town, Royal Place Project. details. Fotos and details, check lion. Tel: 081-891 5932, 089- ROYAL PLACE CONDO Studio condo, fully furnished, rea- website at www.stefan.asia 035 6702. New 37sqm one-bedroom sonable price. Tel: 086-476 9612. condo for sale at Royal Place, 7.5 rai plot with 168 meters PATONG TOWER CONDO PHUKET near the Tesco Lotus intersec- of ocean frontage. Nor Sor 3 1 BEDROOM COUNTRY CLUB tion on the bypass road. 68 RAI THALANG LAND Kor, ready to build. Sur- Modern, fully furnished 1-bed- Freehold Condo for sale at Comes fully furnished includ- 1.2km from Thalang Junction. rounded by a peaceful and room apartment. 68sqm, free- Phuket Country Club. 135sqm, ing all electrical appliances. On the way to Ton Sai waterfall. natural environment, it's an For sale. Near Layan Hill hold. Price: 6.5 million baht. Tel: Fully renovated. 4th floor, huge Ready to move in August. Excellent for a housing project. ideal place for a secure in- Estate (Manik-Bangjo 081-088 8099. balcony. 4.5Million baht. Call or Complex has pool, gym, res- Tel: 081-719 2984. vestment. Price: 15 million area). Size: 1,364sqm. email for more pics and details. taurant etc. 1.85 million baht. baht per rai. For more info, Price: 7.2 million baht. Tel: Tel: 081-922 4045. Email: Tel: 083-982 3768. Email: please call 081-970 9196. HOUSE FOR SALE 080-520 2989. [email protected] [email protected] KATHU LUXURY Email: helena.klaic@pick- Baan Suan Loch Palm. Price: POOL VILLAS place.si Website at: www. 9.5 million baht. Contact: maikao.info Wanrisa. Tel: 088-765 1826.

KATA SEAVIEW NAI HARN APARTMENT Land with a nice seaview. 7 rais with Chanote title. Please call for more info. Tel: 081-639 9571.

NAI HARN Close to BIS and Patong ON THE BEACH Beach: 2 and 3-bedroom Beach-front land in Nai Harn. villas with swimming pool. 15 rai with Chanote title. Yellow From 8.5 million baht. Tel: area for sale. Tel: 081-639 9571. 076-321445, 089-724 7211. Furnished 106sqm unit on Email: info@botanvillage . top floor. Freehold with a com For further details, 58 RAI IN TAKUAPA swimming pool and gym. Palm oil farm 10 years old, trees please see our website at Price: 4.8 million baht. Tel: house. Price: 10 million baht. Tel: www.phuket-cottages.com 087-283 3358. 089-594 4017.

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KAMALA BEACH HOUSE 3 BR POOL CONDO SHOP SPACE FOR RENT Properties 400,000 BAHT 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, LARGE GOLF VILLA YAMU At Centara Sawaddi Patong For Rent YEARLY RENT 250sqm. Available Jan 1. 2 Luxury 3-bedroom condo with Resort Phuket. 11.2sqm in pools, jacuzzi and fully fur- private pool for rent at Cape hotel lobby area. Please con- nished. 5 minutes to beach. Tel: Yamu. Fully furnished. Brand- tact Khun Laddawan at 076- 081-892 7082, 084-716 0502. new, sea views, onsite manager, 343472, ext 7400, or Khun LUXURY POOL VILLAS all facilities. Prefer long-term. Wilaiwan on ext 7001. Email: BRAND NEW HOUSE 75,000 baht per month. Tel: 081- [email protected] PATONG 894 1530 (English). Email: First rental. At a quiet location. [email protected] LUXURY VILLA Fully furnished with 2 bedrooms, At Phuket Country Club. 4 A 5-bedroom luxury villa and 2 bathrooms, aircons and Euro- at Rawai Beach. Or 80,000 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a COZY ROOMS apartment with a Turkish sauna pean-style kitchen. For more info baht per month. A villa with maid's room, and a pool FOR RENT in Patong. Comes with secu- please call 084-185 8536. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, house. It has a large gar- Fully furnished, Boutique decor rity. Visit: franksvilla.com a living room and kitchen. den. Price: 85,000 baht house in town: 1- and 2-bed- Near Laguna. New top-qual- Has WiFi and cable TV. HOUSE IN RAWAI per month. Tel: 086-277 room for 12,000 and 20,000 ity pool villas with 3 bed- Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: 3-bedroom house with an 2691. Email: davidinasia@ baht. Tel: 089-668 3639 (En- CENTRAL KATA rooms and jacuzzi on [email protected] ensuite bathroom. Includes hotmail.com glish & Thai). Email: zhunau 1 bedroom apartment, short or 500sqm land. Includes aircon, a swimming pool, a gar- [email protected] long term, with WLAN in central Chanote title, freehold. 5 min- den, laundry and a fully furnished Kata. Tel: 076-384385, 084-063 kitchen. Parking for 2 cars with 9223 (English), 081-396 3941 utes to Laguna Beach and 500,000 BAHT APARTMENTS LUXURY VILLAS Bang Tao Beach. Rent on a YEARLY RENTAL alarm. Tel: 080-041 9956. IN RAWAI (English & Thai). Fax: 076- one-year contract: 60,000 Website: thai-biz.net/villaphuket Fully furnished, airconditioned 3- 384385. Email: eburneday@ baht per month. Sale price: or 4-bedroom villas with a private gmail.com 15.3 million baht. Tel: 084- 30 RAI FOR LEASE pool and large garden. At a quiet 843 6837. Email: suchada_ Flat land in new Daorung location in a gated community RAWAI POOL VILLA [email protected] School. Very good location for with 24-hour security. Ready to 4 aircon bedrooms, 4 baths, business. Tel: 081-691 2526. move in. Tel: 087-893 8747. teak furniture, large terrace and garden. 55,000 baht per month. 3-BED PATONG HOUSE APARTMENT PATONG Fully furnished, with aircon, FULLY FURNISHED Tel: 081-894 1660 (English), 140sqm, fully furnished. 2 bed- The Royal Place Condo, 1 HOUSE 081-077 0133. Email: cottrell Internet, cable TV and freezer. Rawai Beach. 400sqm, rooms, 2 bathrooms, plus storage bedroom, kitchen, bath- 1- and 2-bedroom houses for rent. @tttmaxnet.com Available for short- or long-term guesthouse, 6 bedrooms, room. Spacious living/dining area room and living room, swim- Starting from 10,000 baht per rent. Tel: 086-478 0201. Email: 6 bathrooms. 30-year lease with a western-style kitchen and ming pool, etc. From 13,000 month. At Palai, near Chalong [email protected] 7.2 million baht paid over 10 a large balcony. Full aircon. In- baht per month. We can Bay. Tel: 081-892 4311. For further years. Tel: 086-940 8914. cludes free WiFi and UBC ready FOR LONG-TERM also supply motorcycle and details, please see our website at SAIYUAN VILLA Email: [email protected] to install. At a quiet location near RENT truck. Tel: 081-539 9612, http://palaigreen.weebly.com Fully furnished 2 bedrooms and Nanai Rd. For long-term lease. 087-633 1472. Email: chris Deluxe, modern apartments 2 bathrooms with Internet, RAWAI POOL VILLA More information, please call 084- [email protected] available for long-term rent. cable TV, club pool, gym and all- HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully 185 8536. Designed in open-plan style round security.Tel: 083-641 near Boat Lagoon. 2 bedrooms, furnished iwth Internet and cable with full airconditioning, 9327. Email: rawaipoolvillas@ LUXURY CONDO 2 baths, fully furnished. 15,000 TV. Includes a sala and a moun- Western kitchens, spacious hotmail.com 210SQM baht per month on a 1-year lease. tain view. Tel: 086-478 0201. 58 MONTHLY bathrooms and quality fit- Seaview, with 2 bedrooms Tel: 076-615184, 084-245 5716 Email: [email protected] PAYMENTS tings throughout. Located on 4 BEDROOMS ON and 3 bathrooms. Includes (English & Thai). Email: bantitar the beach road overlooking BEACHFRONT CHALONG NEW HOME aircon, Internet, cable TV and [email protected] King's Park and directly op- a pool. Guarded premises. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. All 2-bedroom home with tele- posite the fully-serviced Rent: 45,000 baht per month. rooms come with a view, a pool, phone, aircon and cable TV. Tel: Surin Beach. Each apart- Tel: 087-054 3034. Email: jacuzzi and access to the beach. 089-652 1473 (English). Email: LARGE LUXURY ment includes internet and [email protected] Night security is included. Must [email protected] HOUSE full UBC TV. Contact Dan on see! Tel: 088-168 5032. Email: 080-146 3466. Email: dan [email protected] LOCH PALM STUDIO NEW HOUSE FOR RENT [email protected] Large, new, Eurostyle, aircon, 2 A new, fully furnished 2-storey of 35,000 baht. Located at OUTSTANDING STUDIO terraces, private entrance, secu- house with 2 bedrooms and 3 Rawai Beach. For sale: 28 In Rawai. With seaview, a pool, rity, garden. Electricity and bathrooms. Price: 25,000 baht KAMALA HILLS years leased pool villa, fur- cable TV, aircon and Internet. internet included. Lease at per month. Contact K. Nee. APARTMENT nished, WiFi and car park. Rent: 14,000 baht per month. 10,000 baht per month. Tel: 086- Tel: 081-892 4311. For further de- Superb, secure, economical, Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: Tel: 087-054 3034. Email: 283 9806 (English). Email: tails, please see our website at furnished ground floor 3-bed [email protected] http://panwagreen.weebly.com apartment for rent with parking. [email protected] [email protected] Just a few minutes to Rawai Spectacular setting. Includes and Nai Harn Beaches. 5 42" plasma TV, bedroom TV, TOWNHOUSE bedrooms, en-suite. With a cinema sound system, free FOR RENT private swimming pool and internet, washing machine and Classified Advertisements Fully furnished 2 bedrooms and a big sala to host guests. UBC box plus 3 pools and 3 bathrooms, with an LCD TV, Long-term rent: 55,000 baht Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. airconditioning. Tel: 081-397 washing machine, aircons, and per month. Tel: 081-397 7598 (English & Thai). Email: Then hand it to any of our agents. a whirlpool. Price: 21,000 baht 1835. per month. Tel: 089-588 5692. [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading)

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COZY ROOMS Property Accommodation 500/600 BAHT FOR RENT Accommodation Household Services Available PER DAY Fully furnished, boutique de- Wanted Items cor house in town: 1- and 2- bedroom for 12,000 and RESORT / PROPERTY KATA LUXURY VILLA 20,000 baht. Tel: 089-668 SEEKING ROOM BABY HIGH-CHAIR MANAGEMENT RENTAL 3639 (English & Thai). Email: IN KATA We would like to buy a high-chair, European with ample manage- Seafront 3-bedroom villa at tip of [email protected] I am interested in renting a room used or new. Send your price, ment and experience of pre-open- Kata Beach headland. Built-up or apartment at Kata Beach. contact details, and photos by ing of resorts, estates and con- area: 3,400sq ft. 15m above the ROOMS IN KATHU Looking for a good price for 2-3 email. Email: [email protected] dos in Thailand. Now available. sea with spectacular Andaman FOR 6,000 BAHT months. Good references. I visit Email: [email protected] seaviews. 6m x 15m infinity pool, For rent. On Rawai Beach. Large modern double rooms with Phuket twice a year. Email: WALL MOUNTED FANS dense foliage, spacious balco- Penthouse: 1 bedroom, 1 their own bathroom, satellite TV [email protected] Two Hatari white wall mounted nies, outdoor showers in natural bathroom and a kitchen and Internet. A great location with electric fans. Rotate with 3 Property settings. Very private and se- with WiFi, TV and motor- mountain views, near Loch Palm KATA BEACH speeds. Excellent condition. Wanted cluded. Thai, Japanese, and Ba- bike. Tel: 086-940 8914. Golf Club. Tel: 083-593 6955. Looking for accommodation – Quick sale at 1,000 baht each. linese design influences and arti- Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] studio or 1-bedroom apartment Fan blade is 200mm. Tel: 083-638 facts. Excellent Thai cook. Tel: until Feb 2011. Must be in 2946. Email: mikewivell@face GENUINE CASH BUYER +65-9-621 0254, +65-9-621 0254 APARTMENT & ROOM clean and safe area. Email: softhesea.com Wanted: modern open-plan (English). Email: seavest@ 2 HUGE SEAVIEW IN PATONG [email protected] single-storey detached house singnet.com.sg For further de- CONDOS Apartment for long term rent. HOUSEHOLD GOODS with garden. Minimum 2 bed- tails, please see our website at 35/210sqm. In Rawai with a 8,000-20,000 baht per month. ROOM WANTED – SAMSUNG 27" TV, runs rooms, western kitchen, cable www.housephuket.com pool and 24-hour security. Room from 600-1,500 baht per Need a room in Karon/Kata for perfect, 2 yrs old: 2,000 baht TV and internet, made road, Short- or long-term rent from 500 night. Tel: 076-512151, 089-290 Dec 20 through April 20. Email: – Mattress, king size, brand maintained area. No agents; CONDO FOR SALE / baht a day. Tel: 087-054 3034. 9567. Email: info@brommathai [email protected] new: 4,500 baht price negotiable to 10 million RENT, RAWAI Email: [email protected] house.com For further details, baht. For more info. Tel: 087- Best price on the island. Quiet, – Samsung computer screen, please see our website at LONG-TERM RENT 22", 9 months old: 2,500 baht 2785037 (English). Email: 300 meters from the beach. 8 www.brommathaihouse.com units. Tel: 080-007 8091 (En- I am looking to rent an apartment/ Tel: 085-471 1144. Email: [email protected] DISCOUNT ON VILLAS condo from 20 Jan - 20 Apr 2011. glish), 086-112 1477 (Thai). Email: WITH POOLS [email protected] [email protected] KATHU GOLF COURSE Please send photos and any CASH BUYER Tel: 089-972 8544. Email: CONDO other information about the place, Wanted: single-storey de- [email protected] For 62sqm unit with 1 bedroom, 1 liv- including the price per month. BEDS tached house with garden, 2/3 3 BEDROOM POOL further details, please see our ing room, a western-style One queen and two single CONDO YAMU Tel: +01-608-509 8645. Email: beds for sale (no mattress). bedrooms, western kitchen, website at www.phuketstay.info kitchen, 2 TV sets, and a bal- [email protected] cable TV and Internet. Prefer Luxury 3-bedroom condo with cony with a nice view. Rent: (1-6 Excellent condition, only two south end of the island. Price: private pool for rent at Cape months) 11,000 baht per month, years old. Bought from Index. Yamu. Fully furnished. Brand- BEAUTIFUL RAWAI PROPERTY Also have two bedroom arm- negotiable. Tel: 087-278 5037. POOL VILLA (6-12 months) 10,000 baht per DESPERATELY Email: [email protected] new, sea views, onsite man- month. Tel: 081-824 1385 (En- chairs. 10,000baht for the lot. ager, all facilities. Prefer long Price reduced from 9.5 to 8.25 WANTED Tel: 082-539 3900. Email: million baht: Luxury, two-bed- glish). Email: jbiwo@cslox Desperately need rental prop- term. 75,000 baht per month. info.com [email protected] I WILL BUY YOUR Tel: 081-894 1530 (English). room, two bathroom pool villa in erty listings for our website. 50 HOUSE / VILLA Email: [email protected] established small development. genuine direct inquiries per day. Island resident looking for good KATHU GOLF GAS COOKER HOB & Just 8.25 million baht. Attracts Email: [email protected] WORK TOP deal on a 3-bed pool villa with good rental returns. Nicely fur- PENTHOUSE CONDO Four-ring gas cooker hob with gas owner financing. Willing to put 1.8 nished and very private. Priced 135 sqm, 2 baths, 1 bed, big liv- 500 BAHT A DAY, canister for sale. Also available: million baht down and finance the for quick sale. Tel: 084-837 ing room, western kitchen, RAWAI BEACH Holiday handmade kitchen work top with rest. Please, no overpriced 9403, 080-145 8697. Email: drinking water system, ice storage units. Will sell together or places. Seeking serious seller craighoy@publicaffairs maker, 2 TVs, aircon, ceiling fan Homes & Villa separately. Gas hob alone: 8,000 only. Tel: 081-087 6335. Email: asia.com and terrace. Long-term rental. Tel: Rentals nathanszabo @hotmail.com 081-824 1385. Fax: 076-293149. baht. With kitchen unit: 18,000 Email: jbiwo@cslox info.com baht. Tel: 083-638 2946. Email: BANGLA ROAD mikewivell@facesof thesea.com RENTAL: KATA / KARON 1-bedroom luxury apartments KAMALA HILLS Long-term renal in Kata or Karon with jacuzzi for rent in Bangla ROOM IN KATA APARTMENT 6,000 BAHT RATTAN LOUNGE wanted. 1 or 2 bedrooms with Suites from January 2011. Superb, secure, economical, FURNITURE basic furniture in a quiet location. Short and long-term leases Aircon, hot water, WiFi, cable furnished ground floor 3-bed Nice pool guesthouse, 1 bed- We have a 3-seater, a 2- I'm open to an apartment or a are available for reasonably TV. Fully furnished. Quiet hill- apartment for rent with parking. room, 1 bathroom, WiFi, cable seater and a coffee table in house. Need fast internet. Bud- priced units. For more info. side area near Kata Center. Tel: Spectacular setting. Includes TV, covered car park. Email: brown. All in good condition. get up 12,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-894 8446. Email: 081-968 5904 (English & Thai). 42" plasma TV, bedroom TV, [email protected] Selling for 15,000 baht o.n.o. Email: jons [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] cinema sound system, free Tel: 084-054 4367. Email: internet, washing machine and [email protected] APARTMENTS UBC box plus 3 pools and air IN KATHU conditioning. Tel: 081-397 Classified Advertisements Newly serviced studios, 1 bed- 7598 (English & Thai). Email: TEAK BEDROOM SET room or 2 bedroom. Furnished [email protected] Made in Chiang Mai. Solid Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. with WiFi and pool. Attractive teak Queen size bed with Then hand it to any of our agents. prices. Tel: 081-892 0038. For LOVELY HOUSE WITH headboard. High quality mat- further details, please see our POOL ACCESS tress in very good condition. 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FIBERGLASS BOAT PROPELLOR DINGHY WANTED MOTORSAILER £29,000 ONO 18FT SPEEDBOAT 30-foot monohull. Needs work. Stainless Steel Propeller! 13- Inflatable, without outboard Neptunian motorsailer. VHF, 38ft steel videos sailing yacht. A bargain at 200,000 baht. For 1/4’ X 15’. Fits Suzuki or engine, 4.5 to 6 meters in GPS, depth, radar, autohelm. Nice condition. Inspections in further details, please email: Evinrude. Hubs available for length. Must be in good condi- 2 cabins. Full galley. Single January ashore at Langkawi. [email protected] other engines. Price: 5,000 tion. Call for more info. Tel: 084- handed, blue-water cruiser. Tel: Call for more details.Tel: +44- baht. Please call for more in- 712 7451. Email: info@moby- 081-968 1437 (English). Email: 013-06640898. Email: brianral formation. Tel: 081-397 7598 dick-adventures.com [email protected] [email protected] INFLATABLE (English & Thai). Email: DINGHY [email protected] In very good condition, Lodestar 2.6m dinghy. with an overhauled 90Hp Hypalon construction with REMOTE Yamaha engine. Price: 5Hp Yamaha outboard. SEARCHLIGHT Fitted launching wheels. 370,000 baht or best offer. Guest stainless remote oper- Super condition. Price: Tel: 085-253 4429. ated, motorized, 12v spot / 65,000 baht. Please con- floodlight. In excellent condi- tact for more details. Tel: tion. 7,000 baht. Please call for 19FT RIB FOR SALE 081-397 7598 (English & more information. Tel: 081-397 With a 100Hp, 4-stroke engine, Thai). Email: kajoda1954 7598 (English & Thai). Email: built in a stainless steel tank. @yahoo.co.uk Comes with a trailer. Also in- [email protected] cludes a 7-inch color chart plot- ter, fish finder, outboard bracket, life vests, 2 anchors and a bilge pump. Price: 650,000 baht. SOLUTIONS TO Email: [email protected] THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES GULF CRAFT 36' 5.5 MILLION BAHT Crossword puzzle:

Perfect for island-hopping in safety and comfort. Can be used as a private charter boat (17 Passengers + 3 crew) and comes with op- tional tour contracts with five-star resorts. Contact Ross for more info and photos. Must sell now! Tel: 084-744 2240. Email: [email protected] For more details, please visit our website at http:// www.funboatcruises.com/ mvsting_deck 34 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010

PADI DIVE INSTRUCTORS PADI dive instructors required for Khao Lak high season. Must speak German/English and have sales ability. Tel: 086-274 8358. Email: [email protected]

DUTCH SPEAKING Customer care representative wanted. Negotiable salary. Call now. Tel: 084-628 2629. Email: [email protected]

MULTILINGUAL RECEPTIONIST 50,000BHT+ SALES EXECUTIVE/RM French/German speaking re- Looking for Swedish, Norwegian, Five years experience in prop- ceptionist required for busy Finnish, German and Danish erty sales or hotel manage- holiday club check-in desk. sales professionals for our new ment required. Tel: 076-318400, Tel: 076-326292, 080-693 resort in Kata. Free work permit 081-989 5466 (English & Thai). 3346, 087-929 5254 (En- and full training provided. Email: Email: [email protected] glish). Fax: 076-326291. manager-kata@premierproperty For further details, please Email: pauljackson381970 leisure.com see our website at www.bang @hotmail.com taotropicalresidence.com REPRESENTATIVE WEBMASTER FOR BOOTH GERMANY POSITION Tropical Properties is looking for COMPANY We require an experienced En- a motivated Thai person to glish-speaking Webmaster. work at our permanent booth at That sells electrics seeks a Second language a plus. Send Jungceylon. No experience sales engineer in Phuket. A CV with photo. Tel: 081-892 required. Training provided. minimum of 2 years' electri- 7847. Email: patrick@ocea Good knowledge of English is cal experience. Must have nic-global.com Website: essential. Salary + commis- car. Tel: 02-673 9857-9. www.oceanic-global.com sions. Tel: 076-345700, 087- Email: [email protected] 882 2856. Email: luc@phuket- TEACHER WANTED tropical-realestate.com NEED FOOT MASSAGE HeadStart International School, SPECIALIS Phuket, is currently seeking STAFF FOR OFFICE We are seeking staff for a new qualified, experienced and car- Thai lady with good English for shop at Big C. A good income. ing teachers for the following working in dive center office. Please contact for more info. positions: Send CV or call. Tel: 085-222 Tel: 081-537 6866. – Thai Principal, Primary 4140, 085-222 4041. Email: – PE [email protected] VILLA MANAGER – French REQUIRED – Art TELESALES Must have excellent spoken Seeking self-motivated native and written English skills. Ex- – Mandarin English speakers with excellent perience in property and Ability to teach across all Key communication skills for a people management essen- Stages essential. telemarketing position. Must tial. Good communicator, Tel: 076-612876 (English & be comfortable and confident on structured and system-ori- Thai). Fax: 076-612877. the phone. Experience in ented. Thai National required. Please email CVs with refer- the service industry or telesales Tel: 084-848 0000. Send CV ees to school@headstart would be an advantage. Email: and salary requirement to phuket.com [email protected] [email protected] Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

PURCHASE MANAGER Audio / Visual and electrical company. Must have good experience in dealing with supply companies, import, and logistics. Fluent Thai and good English speaker and strong personality pre- ferred. Please send email: daragh@techworx- projects.com or fax CV to 076-325144. For further de- tails, please see our website at www.new.techworx.biz

WANTED - IT DEVELOPERS Asia Web Direct is seeking IT developers with 2 years experi- ence. Great working environment. Send your resume now. Email: [email protected]

PADI DIVING INSTRUCTOR Required for dive center on Phi Phi. Urgent. Please send to email: [email protected]

SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED Senior housekeeper required. Thai national, must speak En- glish, good salary. Please e- mail [email protected]

GRAPHIC / WEB DESIGNER NEEDED Tel: 086-060 7712. Please email us for details. Email: thepixelstudiosjulie@ hotmail.com

STAFF WANTED, BYD LOFTS – 3 Waiter / Waitresses – 1 Sous chef – 2 Cooks – 2 Hotel wine shop sales per- sons – 1 Receptionist Tel: 076-343024, 081-476 1871 (English), 086-272 0111 (En- glish & Thai). Fax: 076-343028. Email: [email protected]

WEB / LOGO DESIGNERS Seeking website and logo designers. Tel: 084-628 2629. Email: [email protected]

PREMIER HOLIDAY CLUB PHUKET Seeking admin assistant (2 positions),receptionist (2 positions),HR assistant (2 po- sitions). Tel: 076-326292. Should submit a resume with a recent photograph to email: admin@premierproperty leisure.com or fax: 076 -326 293. Website: www.premierpro pertyleisure.com

Employment Wanted

LOOKING FOR A JOB A Russian woman with university education in English. Tel: 080-627 6207. Email: [email protected] Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 36 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010

SUPER CRAZY SALE! BAR / MASSAGE SHOP JUNGCEYLON Articles LG 42" plasma TV and home 32" FARANG GOLD For sale by Chalong Bay. Bar RESTAURANT For Sale theater: 21,000 baht. Fino: NECKLACE downstairs, massage upstairs, Urgent sale of Food Shop at 21,000 baht. LG washing ma- i am selling this for its fully furnished. Rent: 9,500 baht Patong beachfront and a shop chine: 5,000 baht. Sofa: 4,000 weight in gold only (ie 16g per month. Tel: 086-682 0634. in Bangla. Contact me for de- baht. Fender guitar amplifiers: x $44.5), dealers have of- Email: [email protected] tails. Tel: 080-391 8701 (English PERFECT GIFT 6,000 baht. Tel: 087-888 fered me this but want & Thai), 080-533 9397. Email: FOR X'MAS 1247. someone who appreciates [email protected] it to have it, so no dealers MASSAGE SHOP DOG / CAT CAGES please. 21,000 baht.Tel: FOR LEASE MASSAGE & FITNESS Pet cages in two sizes: Big (2m 0852753720. Email: rus On Patong Beach road. Studio for sale. Beautifully fitted x 1m) and small (1m x 90cm). [email protected] 2nd floor shop. Price: 2.8 out in an excellent area with lots Also have some cats. Tel: 081-271 million baht. Contact Khun of potential. Low rent. Tel: 083- 8923 (English & Thai). Email: Yuu. Tel: 081-428 7894. 593 6955 (English), 083-642 garfield_catfarm @yahoo.it Bulletins 0331 (Thai). ROOFTOP RESTAURANT Great fun for all the family. GAS OVEN FOR RENT BAR LEASE LAGUNA 5ft, 6ft and 7ft in different Large gas oven for sale, 3 On the top floor of Sinthavee With a pool and a garden in a colors and shapes. Start- months old, little used. 22,000 Hotel, Phuket Town. Conve- unique setting. Short- or long- ing from 20,000 baht. baht. Tel: 089-197 7438 (Thai), nient for a restaurant or bar. term lease available. Tel: 087- Hurry up as quantities are 088-168 8145 (English). Email: Also, a discotheque on the 2nd 884 0644. Email: chicphuket limited! Phuket Pool [email protected] floor (with license). Tel: 087- @gmail.com tables. Tel: 081-823 4627, 270 9093. Email: a.pueng@ 085-782 1200. POND BIO FILTER gmail.com BIG NEW BAR FOR SALE ON BANGLA Pond bio filter model CBF- PETER'S RESTAURANT for sale. Located on Soi BIG STATUES 1100 1.0Hp with UV light. In- Swiss and Thai food, well-es- Happy (under Seduction cluded submersible pump tablished for 7 years, Nanai Disco). Tel: 083-391 2695 arwan model:KSV-151. Price Road. For sale due to retire- (English, 081-691 2363 (En- new: 30,000 baht.Selling Business ment. 500,000 baht, including glish & Thai). Email: info@ for:12,500 baht. Please con- Opportunities rent to March 2011. Tel: 076- 7thheavenbar.com tact Tel: 076-273087, 081-978 512289, 089-588 2854 (En- 5901 (English), 081-956 3775 glish & Thai). Email: peter- GUESTHOUSE (Thai). Fax: 076-273087. RESTAURANT & BAR [email protected] FOR RENT Email: moose@water For sale. In Rawai. Only 850,000 3-storey, 13 rooms + owners workswarehouse.net baht. Tel: 082-518 9215. Please unit. Bar, restaurant. Fully fur- For sale: 2 natural stone RESTAURANT, visit our website at: www.baan- PHUKET TOWN nished. Aircon, cable TV. Nice guardian lion statues WIFI, TELEPHONE, FAX sabai.jimdo.com and clean, ready to run, in- weighing 750kg each. Top Location. Rent: 15,000 WiFi unit, a telephone, and a baht per month. 2 hotels oppo- cludes staff. 5-year contract. Price: 90,000 baht for fax for sale cheap.Please FISH SPA ‘FISHO’ 3 years to be paid up front. each. Tel: 087-077 7314. site, many others nearby. New contact for more information. FOR SALE Price: 350,000 baht. Tel: 085- 800,000 baht per year. 500,000 Tel: 086-953 8616. Email: Successful franchise busi- 578 0456 (English), 087-031 baht deposit. No key money. Pics available. Tel: 076- PS3 GAMES [email protected] ness in the heart of Patong. Lo- 7086 (English & Thai). Email: cated on the main beach road, 296621, 081-691 6147. Fax: 130 PS3 games for 24,000 [email protected] close to La Flora Hotel and 076-344689. Email: info@ baht. Email: svalle66@gmail. LEATHER SOFA & McDo nalds. An excellent op- baansuanvilla.de com RECLINER 3-seat leather sofa and recliner. SPONSOR portunity for someone wishing INVESTOR/ PARTNER SNORKEL ITEMS Light beige colour. Excellent a child. The Phuket Inter- to take over an already estab- PATONG STEAK & national Women’s Club is lished running business. Full Stratos adjustable fins, venturas condition. Has to go, new furni- Exciting 3G mobile site GUESTHOUSE ture ordered. 10,000 baht for the a volunteer organization training and handover period ready to start in Thailand mask, snorkel scubapro, boots, At a prime location. A spa- lot or near offer. Tel: 083-395 raising funds for educa- will be given to the new owner. and surrounding coun- gloves, rubber suit. Price: 4,200 cious grill restaurant/bar 7506 (English). Email: icebergs tional scholarships. We Price: 2.5 million baht. Tel: tries. IRR min. 33%,share baht. Tel: 087-993 8737. with 70 seats, 6 rooms and [email protected] rely on the goodwill of do- 081-956 1042 (English & 50%. Expected coverage: nors and sponsors – small Thai). Email: jcaudran@ excellent equipment. Avail- WHEY PROTEIN 1 year. Email: contact and large. If you would like wanadoo.fr For further details, [email protected] able for rent on a long-term FROM USA PRINT / FAX / SCAN / to put something back please see our website at: lease. Tel: 081-894 0570. Optimum Nutrition, Dymatize, PHONE into the community in www.fish-spa-phuket.com For further details, please Gaspari, MuscleTech, BSN HP all-in-one scanner, printer, which you live, contact us KAMALA BEACH BAR see our website at www. Supplements available now. copier, phone. Ideal for home to find out more about giv- Popular beer bar with good hermanns-phuket.com Free shipping anywhere in Thai- or office. Ink catridges readily BUSINESS ing a prize or being a spon- FOR RENT local trade. Pool table and land. Vitamins, Protein, BCAAs available all over Phuket. sor. Please call K. Carol large TV. 3 year negotiable and other supplements. Shop Takes one black catridge and (Tel: 087-417 8860) or K. lease available, and rent only BARGAIN SALE/ RENT online now. Paypal accepted. one colour catridge. 2,500 Sue (Tel: 087-277 6948). 7,000 baht a month. Tel: +44- Restaurant/ pizzeria/ lounge Tel: 082-415 9925. Email: bill baht. 1 year old. Tel: 083-638 Or email: info@phuket 785-394 4216, 086-649 6466 bar in Nai Harn. A large, nice @naiharngym.com Website at: 2946. Email: mikewivell@ iwc.com (English & Thai). Email: and popular property at a prime www.naiharngym.com/store/ facesofthesea.com [email protected] location. 500m from Rawai Beach. For sale: 2.8 million baht. Rent: 30,000 baht per THAI COMPANY FOR month. Contact Paul. Tel: 082- SALE CHEAP Near Wat Suwan (temple). 420 3134. Email: paul.phuket with registered capital for 1 @gmail.com 40 rooms for long-term work permit. Tel: 087-271 rent. Tel: 083-103 3801 4685. Email: mikesaintclaire (English), 081-970 8339 @gmail.com RESTAURANT (Thai). Steveos Chalong for sale. 2.1 RESTAURANT million baht. 3 years left on FOR SALE lease. Qualified buyers only. Tel: 083-690 7737. Contact for RESTAURANT Seats 24. Toilet. Rent: 8,000 more details. Email: steveas FOR LEASE baht per month. Price: 450,000 [email protected] In Kata / Karon. Owner re- baht (non-negotiable). Tel: 085- locating. 1.5 million baht. 083 3831 (English). Email: Nine+ years remaining on [email protected] TRAVEL DESK & lease. Tel: 076-344922, INTERNET CAFE 081-978 4982. Email: In Kata Beach Center, Soi [email protected] For GUESTHOUSE Casa del Sol, on the terrace of further details, check www. 400,000 BAHT a high class hotel and in the bluewaterphuket.com 6 rooms with cable TV in middle of huge hotels. Nice all rooms and aircons in 3 place to rent for tourism office, rooms. Located across internet cafe, motorbike and car INTERNET SHOP Banzan-Nanai road. Rent: rentals, etc. 20,000 baht per FOR SALE 35,000 baht per month. month for 3 years plus key Well positioned on Nanai Tel: 081-787 2573 (En- money. From 1/12/10. Tel: Road. Includes 9 computers glish), 085-795 2101 085-789 5701, 085-474 6216. and a 3-year lease. Tel: 085-794 (Thai). Email: chanisara.guesthouse 9687. @gmail.com December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

Business Products & Services Club Personals Membership Wanted BACKGAMMON Retired Businessman look- ing for Backgammon Play- WANTED LAGUNA ers in Phuket. Tel: 081-577 GOLF CLUB 8443. Even for a short-time. Please contact me if you have one available for sale. Email: Pets [email protected]

Computers MISSING

ENGLISH COMPUTERMAN Repairs, sales & service. WLAN. House calls made. Tel: 076-384385, 084-625 7744 (English & Thai). Fax: 076- 384385. Email: computer [email protected] A Montreal jack russell terrier, lost on November 7 in Rawai. A small, Fitness brown-and-white dog with Equipment chip number: 9410000 00794246. If you find it, We offer a 25,000 baht re- KETTLEBELLS ward if you find our dog Set of Kettlebells: 8, 12, 16, 20 alive (or 2,000 baht reward and 24kgs. 5,000 baht per set. for any relevant informa- Please contact for more de- tion). Please contact for tails. Tel: 084-845 5643 (En- more information. Tel: glish). Email: mikesaintclaire@ 087-888 2364. Email: gmail.com [email protected] SIC SOUND STUDIO Mobile Phones PUPPIES FOR FREE NEVER USED We are handing out male IPHONE4 16GB and female 11-week-old tea- New in box, never used iPhone cup Yorkie puppies for free. 4. Unlocked at factory. Thai The puppies are AKC regis- warranty. I bought in Phuket for tered and have been raised 25,900 baht. Will sell for 24,000. in a beautiful environment. Introducing quality sound All receipts and warranty. Tel: They have a full bloodline, production in Phuket. We 089-196 0940 (English). Email: have received the necessary offer you a sound specialist [email protected] shots, and are in perfect producer who has a lot of health. They're looking for an experience in sound pro- ideal home. For more infor- duction. We make all Personal mation, please send email. types of sound production. Services [email protected] Both in Thai and English. - Editing audio files and BEE MASSAGE convert all types of audio AT HOME files MISSING DOG 1½ hour sessions. Thai mas- - Jingle, Radio Spot Pro- sage: 300 baht. Foot massage: duction, Car parade Spot 300 baht. Oil massage: 300 and Campaign work Spot baht. Thai and oil massage: 400 - In house songs and CD baht. Sport massage is also presentation (Audio) available. Tel: 080-717 4644. - Recording Mixing and Mastering PRIVATE LESSONS Private Thai and English les- - Recorded vocals, Instru- Microchip no 977.20000 WEAVING BY HAND sons by professional and expe- ments, Percussion, Guitar, 4322588. Went missing 100% hand made (OTOP) prod- rienced Thai teacher. Tel: 085- Bass, Keyboard, Blower on November 24th in the ucts made from Kra jood. Email: 781 1758. Email: take_a_tab - Backing Track (Karaoke) area of Baan Don / Baan [email protected] @hotmail.com - Audio Post Production for Websiteat: www.thaishop.in.th/ Ya at Thalang. A 6-year- Film, Short Film, TV extra boom old white-and-honey col- SPORTS THERAPY ored mixed poodle and - Recording and putting in Frozen shoulders, stiff joints, Sound Effects, BGM, Sync shih tzu with an inflamed headaches, sciatic deep tis- right eye. Founder's re- sound to match the picture Club sue. Tel: 085-889 7758. Sound Design, Sound Ef- ward will be offered. Fe- fects and other related Membership male. Please contact sound Available FREELANCE Carol at 089-872 9599 (English),John 086-682 *** Recording room for PHOTOGRAPHER 2557 (Thai). rent*** Make a difference to your At Sic Sound Production GOLF MEMBERSHIP images BUDS NURSERY RAINBOW ICE CREAM we accept work from all FOR SALE - Pre-wedding KINDERGARTEN Fruit sherbet ice cream bars. Safe around Thailand. Tel: 084- At Phuket Country Club. Price: - Wedding SPANISH HOUND Phuket oldest bi-lingual interna- with the GMP standards, the 600,000 baht, including trans- PUPPIES 1194094 or 086-1916335 . - Portrait tional child care facility. High qual- Halal standard and OTOP prod- Email: sicsoundstudio@ fer. Contact: Uraiwan. Tel: 081- All our puppies are raised in ity time proven schedule and ucts. 15 flavors to choose from, hotmail.com 956 3166. Email: voute.a@ - Family memories a family atmosphere in the curriculum. Experienced native such as Strawberry, Durian, gmail.com - Party home with continuous hu- English teachers to teach ages Mango, Chocolate, etc. Retail - - Events man bonding, touching and 1½ -6. Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm. Bus Wholesale - Delivery. Great for WEB DESIGN FULL MEMBERSHIP Contact : Khun Tingnoi touching and socializing. service available from Patong, Ceremonies, Birthday parties, SERVICE at Phuket Country Club. Price: 081-606 5746 Price negotiable. Tel: 087- Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and many other types of gather- 600,000 baht, including transfer 834 5293 (English), 084- Get your business online at: www.facebook.com/ and Chalong. Tel: 076-282 232, ings. Tel: 086-191 6335 (Thai), fee. Tel: 076-383544, 084-104 tingnoidwf 308 7488 (Thai). Email: 080-624 7060. See our website 084-119 4094 (English & Thai). thesis.phuket@gmail. 0741. Email: moesch67@ tingnoidwf.multiply.com [email protected] at: www.buds-phuket.com Email: [email protected] com hotmail.com 38 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010

HONDA CBR 150 KAWASAKI VERSYS Saloon Cars HYUNDAI ACCENT ISUZU DMAX (2003) HONDA CB1300 15,000km, wet-road tires, FOR RENT viewable at Royal Phuket Kawasaki Versys 650cc for Marina. Price: 38,000 baht. rent, short or long term. Contact COOL CLASSIC Tel: 081-080 4164 (English), Knun May for details and rates. VOLKSWAGEN 085-498 7201 (Thai). Tel: 085-068 0087. Email: 1973 Volkswagen body, [email protected] 1,600cc, ready to use. Asking for 180,000 baht. A reliable manual sedan HONDA CLICK Please call for more in- with aircon and GS. In good 3.0L, 4x2, automatic, 4- Year 2006. 26,000km. TEACH HER TO DRIVE formation. Tel: 081-273 condition,136,000km. Tax door. Good condition, runs Silver-grey with special New Nissan March with full 9227 (English). Email: paid. Price: 120,000 baht. great. Must see and test modifications. Completed dual controls for daily rental. [email protected] Call for more info. Tel: 087- drive! Price: 450,000 baht invoice, green book and Please contact for more info. 893 1753. o.n.o. Tel: 087-270 9093. locks. Same as new. Tel: 076-384385, 084-063 9223 Price: 380,000 baht or (English). Email: eburneday @gmail.com NISSAN SUNNY (1990) 7,800 euro. Please call In good condition, with a new for more info. Tel: 087-892 Fully automatic. In various 4 x 4s Motorbikes 2544. colors from 8 to 10 months MOTORBIKE clutch, aircon, battery, alter- FOR RENT nator rings, timing belt, and old with 6,000km to New Honda PCX and Air wheel bearings carry kit. 9,000km. In excellent YAMAHA DAG STAR Blade. "Best price." No pass- Price: 59,000 baht. Contact 1998 SUZUKI 4X4 SUZUKI KATANA 750 condition. Price: 38,000 400 WITH BOOK port deposit. Please contact Ian. Tel: 080-328 7871. baht each. Call for more 5,000km since reconditioning. details. Tel: 082 420 9376. for more information. Tel: 076- Not driven in the wet. In excel- 202420 or 087-075 2166 (En- VW PASSAT 2.0 lent condition. Price: 109,000 glish). Email: omaralquraini AUTOMATIC baht. First to see will buy. Call @hotmail.com for more info. Tel: 085-471 1144. YAMAHA T-MAX Email: [email protected] 500CC With power steering, in Others good condition. Price: 1991, good condition, all 2010 ABS 165,000 baht. Contact for parts original, green book, KAWASAKI ER-6N ARROW EXHAUST more information. Tel: 084- Phuket registered. Price: NINJA 650/ER6N 057 7505. 85,000 baht. Please call Reduce weight and add Hp. for more details. Tel: 081- Great sound. New. Also fits 1997, 2 airbags,metallic 970 0569. Like new. Only 2,700km. Versys. Contact for more info. black, cream leather trim, Pickups First owner. Service okay, Tel: 085-614 1641. Email: in good condition. Price: including green book. [email protected] 165,000 baht. Contact for 3 WHEEL HONDA WAVE Bought in 07/2010. Price: more details. Tel: 084-734 FORD RANGER XLT 110cc, green book, taxed. Registered until October 470,000 baht. Contact LOOKING FOR 2711. Email: seidl_michael 2007 model, dual carbs, 2.5 Good all round condition. 2011, only 8,000km, Mr. Erwin for more info. SCOOTER @hotmail.com turbo, 85,000km. Metallic sil- Ideal transport if you're not green book, immaculate Tel: 086-266 7633. Email: Looking for an automatic ver. Farang owned and serviced comfortable on 2 wheels. condition. Kawasaki rac- [email protected] scooter to rent for the next six at Ford dealer. All service Price: 28,000 baht or near- ing green. Price: 210,000 months at 3,000 baht a month 1993 FORD FESTIVA records. Registered until July. est offer. Please contact for baht. Please contact for ASAP. Tel: 087-282 7580. In excellent condition. Price: more information. Tel: 076- further info. Tel: 087-807 Email: nicky_vermeulen 320,000 baht or offer. Tel: 087- 284310, 081-606 5805 (En- 2816 (English). Email: Rentals @yahoo.com 895 7545 (English). Email: glish), 081-606 5463 (Thai). [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] MINIBUS AND CAR BEACH BUGGY KAWASAKI 250 KLX MOTORBIKE FOR RENT TOYOTA Honda CB400 in excellent HILUX VIGO In top condition with 4,500km in mileage. Well accessorized. condition. Very clean. Please 2009 model, 6 months old, Retired owner was very careful contact for more information. 1,300cc engine. 5 doors. 4-door, 4WD pickup, 3.0 with it, guaranteed. Price: Tel: 084-440 1101. Email: Price: 80,000 baht. diesel, automatic, DVD, 110,000 baht. Call for more info. [email protected] Please contact for more new condition.Please Tel: 089-819 9650 (French), 089- information. Tel: 084- 057 contact for more details. 470 8926 (English). Email: 7505. Tel: 085-674 6786. [email protected] HONDA FORZA 250CC 1800cc VW engine, tuned 2004 in December. New tires Minibus, Vios, Jazz, City with twin Weber carb, and services, 14,500km, in for rent. We are offering low- new brakes, etc. Price: heels & otors excellent condition. Price: season prices. Contact for 350,000 baht or nearest Wheels Motors 120,000 baht. Tel: 084-342 more information. Tel: 081- offer. Tel: 081-367 7765 0935 (English). Email: 538 8567. Email: suksavat or 085-350 2340. Email: [email protected] @hotmail.com [email protected] Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. December 18 - 24, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Only natural, Evolution wins James Goydor It proved to be a scintillating day’s racing, with Pryde winning AN EXCITING week of sailing one race and the other ending in ended in chaos at the 2010 Phuket an extremely rare dead heat. King’s Cup Regatta when strong Speaking after his victory, Rob- winds and swell last Friday night erts admitted that the drawn race pushed several yachts ashore at had proved decisive. Kata Beach. “Had it not been for the dead Three one-off races planned for heat it would have been a much the next day were canceled after more nervous day. There would four boats beached on Kata’s shore have been a lot of pressure on, and seven boats were caught in the but that’s sailing. People lose gold surf break. medals at the Olympic Games be- Although it was the first time in cause of millimeters,” said 24 years of the event that a day’s Roberts. racing had to be abandoned, orga- “Throughout the week we’ve nizers were thankful the King’s had a quite reasonable wind and Cup Series had already been de- it has seen really good close rac- cided on Friday afternoon, before ing. It was good sailing and a good the strong winds hit. fun regatta,” he added. The unprecedented weather Flying the flag for Phuket was conditions did not put too much Peter Dyer on Team Sea Bees in of a dampener on what was other- the IRC 2 class and he didn’t dis- wise excellent week of top-class appoint as he clinched the series sailing at the regatta. win courtesy of a first-place fin- Ray Roberts on Evolution Rac- ish in race seven, ahead of arch ing won the Racing Class, seeing rival Wiwat Poonpat’s Royal Thai WINNERS: Evolution Racing won the 24th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta last weekend. Photo: Guy Nowell off a spirited late challenge from Navy 1. year we started fast and finished ter than ours. It is down to the Elsewhere Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban Asia Yachting Grand Prix archrival The win was particularly sweet slowly. This year we started way they sail and they sail it very, triumphed in the IRC 1 class for Neil Pryde on board HiFi. for Dyer, racing in his seventh slowly in the first race but we got very well. the third consecutive year, while Going into the penultimate day King’s Cup, as he was denied vic- better every day,” said Dyer. “I said at the start of the week David Liddell’s Miss Saigon won of the series Pryde knew nothing tory last year when Royal Thai “You can never write off Royal there would only be a point in it the Multihull Class after a dramatic less than two wins from the two Navy 1 registered two first-place Thai Navy 1. I don’t think their and I’m looking forward to rac- final day left them a point ahead races on the day would suffice if finishes on the final day. boat is any better than ours. I don’t ing against them again next year,” of Henry Kaye and Fergus he were to overhaul Roberts. “It has been a good week. Last think their equipment is any bet- he added. Wilmer’s Thor. JSSL Arsenal tourney a success despite wild weather THE JSSL Arsenal Soccer School while JSSL Arsenal came out on weather is going to arrive late this threw at them and all came off the paid its third annual visit to Phuket top in the Under-11 division. year. The annual tournament is usu- field filthy but with a big smiles last weekend for the Phuket 7’s All players that took part re- ally played in 28 degree heat with on their faces,” he added. tournament held at the British In- ceived a medal. wall to wall sunshine. This year it Registration for next year’s Youth ternational School (BIS). Martin Hill, manager of the two was played in heavy rain with play- Soccer League will take place on Despite heavy rains lashing Youth Soccer League teams, felt the ers unable to run with the ball, January 15 at BIS and the season down for most of the day, over inclement conditions over the week- passes not reaching their targets and will start on January 22nd. 200 parents and children turned out end played their part, but that the low scoring games,” he said. For further information contact E: for the event. kids still enjoyed the tournament. “Despite all of this, the children [email protected]. A total of 25 teams took part “It is a shame the high season’s enjoyed the challenge the weather – James Goyder with 11 representing JSSL and the remainder made up of local sides. It turned out to be an excellent weekend for Phuket’s rising soc- cer stars who won four out of the Youngsters battle it out in the rain. five age groups. Quality Schools International Teams representing the Phuket (QSI) Phuket won the hearts of Youth Soccer League clinched the the crowd, as the only all-girl team Under-7 and Under-13 sections, put on a series of brave perfor- while Darasamuth School claimed mances against the boys, but went top honors in the Under-9s and on to lose all their games. Over-15s. The Youth Football Home Elsewhere in the Over-15s, Phuket won the Under-13 section, 40 PHUKET GAZETTE December 18 - 24, 2010 Bring it on Rayong

BATTLE CRY: FC Phuket’s Thawin Andrew Jennings Division 1. With only two rounds Butrasombat. Photo: Apinun Saithong of games remaining, the decision FC PHUKET’S promotion fate will on the final placings will go be decided over the next seven down to the wire. days as they gear up for two vital Rayong visit Phuket on Sun- home games at Surakul Stadium. day for a mouth-watering The Southern Sea Kirin encounter that should make the slipped back to third place in the promotion picture into clearer Thai Regional League Division 2 focus. Kick-off is at 4pm. playoffs after falling to their first Victory for Phuket will put defeat in Group B at the hands them in pole position for Division of Chainat FC last weekend. 1 football next season, however Comfortable 3-1 victors at defeat to Rayong – coupled with home, Chainat moved top of the Chainat beating Loei City – will group, one point ahead of both spell the end of Phuket’s promo- Phuket and Rayong FC. tion dream. Sarach Yooyen was the Phuket’s final fixture is against only goalscorer for Phuket in Samut Prakhan on December 25 the defeat. at Surakul Stadium In recent weeks Phuket, Their fanatical green-shirted Rayong and Chainat have been support will be hoping Phuket involved in a titanic struggle will still have a chance of going to secure one of the two pro- up to Division One heading into motion places on offer to the fixture.