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Friday, February 8 – Thursday, February 14, 2019 Since 2011 / Volume IX / No. 6 20 Baht PHUKET CANDIDATES REGISTER FOR ELECTION > PAGE 3 NEWS PAGE 3 Brit barricades self in Phuket WHAT Town condo CRISIS? ROYAL RAINMAKERS TO LIFE PAGE 11 Fighting plastic, BE CALLED, RATIONS LIFTED drinking the air AS GOVERNOR ORDERS that we breathe OFFCIALS TO RESOLVE Every drop of water at the Bang Wad reservoir is precious. ISLAND’S WATER CRISIS Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

The Phuket News The notice, issued by the PWA dry season – until the annual rains in dire need of expanding or some [email protected] at 10:30pm, announced that the im- return in May. form of replenishing considering pending water restrictions to come Somsawat Chaisinsod, Director the rapid expansion of development he Phuket Governor this week into effect in Koh Kaew, Rassada of Phuket Provincial Irrigation Of- across the island. SPORT PAGE 32 agreed to call in the Royal and Rawai from today (Feb 8) until fice, told The Phuket News yesterday Phuket PWA Branch Manager TRainmaking Department and the end of the month would not be (Feb 7) that “The PWA has issued a Graisorn Mahamad told The Phuket Chelsea coaches ordered water officials to “find an- brought into force. statement on a misunderstanding of News on Thursday morning that the other way” to resolve the island’s The impending water rationing the information that we have given move to cancel the water restrictions water supply crisis, including finding in those areas was announced only them.” followed a meeting with Phuket arrive to train alternative sources to provide water on Tuesday (Feb 5). However, Mr Somsawat confirmed Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana local youngsters supply to residents and businesses The reason given in the notice by that the statement was “technically and Phuket Irrigation office chief Mr across the island. the PWA was that the Phuket Provin- accurate”. Somsawat late on Wednesday. As a last gasp measure to instill cial Irrigation Office had confirmed “We can supply the water that That meeting came just hours confidence, the Phuket Provincial that the water reserves in the Bang the PWA has formally requested us after The Phuket News interviewed Waterworks Authority (PWA) issued Wad reservoir in Kathu, the Bang to,” he noted. Mr Graisorn about the current water an emergency notice late Wednesday Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn Mr Somsawat only two weeks ago supply crisis on Wednesday afternoon, night (Feb 6) announcing that all and the Khlong Kratha reservoir in warned that the dwindling reserves at when he said that he was already con- water restrictions have been lifted. Chalong were enough to last the Phuket’s three main reservoirs were sidering rolling out water rationing.... CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] All safe as burst water pipe causes Tesco mall ceiling News collpase > page 4 Royal Rainmakers to be called Continued from page 1 Mr Graisorn said. PWA officials were working best we can,” he said. ...in the major tourist areas “However, we especially on acquiring water supply Mr Graisorn estimated of Patong, Kata, Karon and prefer for rain to fall in Kathu from privately owned sources that the Bang Wad reservoir is Chalong. because that is where the main across the island, but noted currently half-full, containing “The Governor told the Bang Wad reservoir is and the that the bureaucratic process some 4.5 million cubic meters PWA to revise its water plan,” area has many canals, which may delay the actual supply of its 10mn-plus m3 capacity. Mr Graisorn said on Thursday. makes it easier to manage from those sources by as long Bang Neow Dum contains “The Governor also agreed the water supply we have,” as three months. about 2.4mn m3 of water, he to make a formal request to he added. “PWA officials just went noted. Only two weeks ago call in the Royal Rainmaking Regarding the considera- out to estimate the water that PWA officials confirmed to Department,” he added. tion of limiting water use in could be supplied from six The Phuket News that the “The Governor does not Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong private water sources in ar- reservoir had no more than want water rations to affect the and Kathu, Mr Graisorn told eas such as Chalong, Kathu, 2.3mn m3 of water – the least people. He ordered the PWA The Phuket News before his Governor Phakaphong has agreed to call in the Royal Patong and Mai Khao, among it has ever contained. to find another way, that we meeting with the Governor, “I Rainmaking Department to replenish the reservoirs. other areas, but this will take Worse, the Khlong Kratha must find other sources (of am thinking about additional about 120 days to complete reservoir in Chalong currently water) in order to serve the water restrictions in Patong, last month was in response the island to take action and all the process and actually contains about 1.42mn m3 of people,” Mr Graisorn said. Karon, Kata, Chalong and to information released from order the water supply restric- supply this water to people water of its 4.2mn m3 capacity, Governor Phakaphong also Kathu, but I have not yet made the PWA to the Cherng Talay tions in order to conserve the on time. Mr Graisorn said. ordered the PWA to check the any decision on that. I need Tambon Administration Or- dwindling reserves at the “We can’t use these water “I will announce any fur- water levels at the three main time to think and plan about ganisation (OrBorTor). Bang Neow Dum reservoir in sources immediately,” he ther updates regarding water reservoirs and report to him managing the water reserves The actual order announc- Srisoonthorn, which supplies confirmed. supply across Phuket,” Mr every 10 days, he noted. we currently have. ing the water restrictions, the Cherng Talay area. In the meantime, the PWA Graisorn said. “The Royal Rainmaking “However, I suggest that mainly in the tourist-popular Officials at Cherng Talay will do their best to make “People need to know that Project will help our situation. people in those areas make Bang Tao area, was issued by OrBorTor confirmed to The the best use of what water this is better for them. They Our request is to make rain plans to collect their own water Cherng Talay OrBorTor Chief Phuket News on Thursday reserves they have, though have to conserve water these fall in specified areas. We from Feb 28,” he warned. MaAnn Samran. (Feb 7) that the water ration- they are already running low days in order to have enough want rain to fall in the Bang Mr Graisorn confirmed Although the PWA did ing measures in that area are Mr Graisorn explained. water to last everyone across Neow Dum, Bang Wad and that water rationing brought not request water rationing, still in force. “Right now we have to the whole island for the dry Khlong Kratha reservoirs,” into force in Cherng Talay Mr MaAnn was the first on Mr Graisorn explained that manage our water reserves as season,” he said.

New lifeforms discovered on Phuket EXPERTS FROM PHUKET Rajabhat University con- firmed on Monday (Feb 4) that Phuket is home to two entirely new species of Zooplankton, named Limnias novemceras and Limnias lenis. The discovery was certi- fied and published in an in- ternational academic journal called ‘ZooKeys’ back in October 2018, and officially Dr Phuripong Meksuwan carries out research at Phuket confirmed on Monday after Rajabhat University. Photos: Supplied a lengthy verification process to ensure that the newly dis- found on the roots of aquat- yet undiscovered organisms. covered species were indeed ic plants such as the water “The issue of natural land the first of their kind. hyacinth and water lettuce, allocation and management The new species were and are measured in micro- together with ecological originally discovered by Dr metres – µm (1/1000th of a preservation requires the Phuripong Meksuwan, biology millimeter). participation of the public lecturer at Phuket Rajabhat Rotifers are small zoo- sector and cooperation of all University, along with Profes- plankton that occur in fresh- sectors,” he said. sor Supiyanit Maiphae of Ka- water, brackish, and marine “Such information should setsart University, Bangkok, environments. They feed on not only be used as education and PhD student Rapeepan microalgae and are consumed in classrooms. We conduct Jaturapruek. by a wide variety of fish, research on issues that are “Plankton is a small crea- shellfish, corals and other beneficial to communities ture that cannot be seen with organisms making them an in our area of responsibility the naked eye. It floats in important food source in (Andaman) as it is a form of natural water sources,” Dr aquatic ecosystems. modern education manage- Phuripong explained. The findings highlight ment and should be used to The two Limnias species the diversity of the biological aid sustainable development,” were found in small ecosys- resources in the Andaman he added. tems in streams located in region. In 2016 a new species Ao Luek District in Krabi Dr Phuripong also raised of lizard, the Acanthosaura and the Pik Jig Forest Area concerns about the rapid phuketensis, was discov- in Mai Khao, Phuket. development across Phuket, ered in the jungles of central Limnias novemceras and which is threatening such Phuket as well as new species Limnias lenis are rotifers important creatures as well as of snake and gecko.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 PHUKET NEWS 3 Brit barricades self in in Phuket Town condo Eakkapop Thongtub Both police and the repre- [email protected] sentative from the British Em- bassy have repeatedly stressed he saga of a British man that their primary concern is for The fire ripped through the village, who has barricaded Mr Maclean's welfare and that destroying 67 homes. Photo: DNP Thimself in a condo in the situation is resolved safely. Phuket Town amid a tenancy “Officials and police then dispute continued this week left the scene. Nobody wants Sea gypsy village as the fire brigade was called to break open the door. We are in last Saturday (Feb 2) amid afraid that he might jump,” said fears he might jump from the Capt Eakkachai. devastated by fire ninth-floor unit, prompting “At this stage we have no THE PHUKET TOURIST emergency services to respond plans to take further action, but Association is collecting do- and a visit by the Phuket we are following the situation nations to provide relief for Governor. closely day by day,” he added. the sea gypsy villagers in the The Australian-born Brit, However, Capt Eakkachai Surin Islands whose homes David Maclean, 50, from Bris- gave no explanation of why po- were devastated by fire last bane, has not left the condo lice believed that Mr Maclean Sunday night (Feb 3). since Jan 14 amid a dispute might jump from the condo. National parks officers with the landlady over paying David Maclean is seen from a window at the back of the Emergency services were confirmed that 67 homes were the rent. ninth-storey condo in Phuket Town. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub called to the scene at 3:10pm, destroyed in the blaze, which patched HTMS Narathiwat The landlady, Utumporn after two hours of talks had tore through the village made from its base in Phang Nga at Tantivit, has filed a formal confirming the payment had jump from the balcony at the failed. of wooden shanties with thatch 10:20pm on Sunday to deliver complaint with police alleging been received. back of the ninth-story unit, Phuket Governor Phaka- roofs. relief supplies and medical that Mr Maclean has refused to In the ensuing spat, at- prompting police to call in the phong Tavipatana arrived at the No injuries were reported personnel. pay B8,000 in outstanding rent tempts to enter the condo Phuket City fire department, scene along with high-ranking from the fire, which started The Narathiwat arrived after moving into the condo in have failed, as have attempts which deployed an inflatable Phuket City Police officers to shortly after 7pm. at the remote village at about October on a six-month lease by Tourist Police to convince landing cushion down below. assess the situation. The cause of the fire has 3am on Monday (Feb 4). agreement. Mr Maclean to open the door. “He didn’t open the door At a meeting of the officials yet to be determined. For details of the relief Mr Maclean, in an email Police became involved only and talks with a representa- involved at the condo it was A total of 18 buildings in supplies campaign or to make sent to The Phuket News giv- after receiving the formal tive from the British Embassy later agreed to wait for Mr Ma- the village remain standing, a donation call Phuket Tourist ing a detailed account of his complaint last Friday (Feb 1). failed, so we left him in the clean’s permit to stay to expire including the health center Association Vice President version of events, says that he Matters took a turn for the room,” said Capt Eakkachai on Feb 21, after which officers and school. Bhummikitti Ruktaengam at refused to hand over the money worse last Saturday after po- Siri of the Phuket Tourist will get the legal authority to The Royal Thai Navy 076-211932. after he was refused receipts lice feared Mr Maclean would Police. enter the condo by force. Third Area Command dis- Tanyaluk Sakoot

Candidates register for election A TOTAL OF 32 CANDIDATES TURNED out on the first day of registrations on Monday (Feb 4) to enter their candidacies for the two Phuket seats in the House of Representatives to be contested in the national election on March 24. A further two candidates registered on the second day, Tuesday (Feb 5). The registration period for candidates opened at 8:30am on Monday. Candidates from the major parties were As of Tuesday, a total of 34 people had the first to arrive at Phuket Community Hall succesfully registered as candidates to in Phuket Town to register their candidacy, contest the two Phuket seats in the House along with their party sponsors and teams of Representatives up for grabs in the of supporters. national election on March 24. Photo: PEC A total of 17 candidates registered to contest the House of Representatives seat Present to witness the proceedings were for Phuket Constituency 1, which comprises Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana, Mueang District, including Rassada but Provincial Election Commission officers and excluding Koh Kaew and Rawai. Col Witoon Kongsudjai, Deputy Commander A further 15 candidates registered their of the Phuket Provincial Police. candidacy for Phuket Constituency 2, which The candidates who registered on Monday comprises Thalang and Kathu Districts, but were all men. Among them were Sutha-pathip also includes and Koh Kaew, Rawai and Karon. Na Thalang and Nattee Tinsakhu, each Present to endorse the registration of contesting Constituency 1 and Constiuency the Democrat Party candidates of Raywat 2, respectively, for the pro-military Palang Areerob for Constituency 1 and former Sena- Pracharath Party. tor Chaiyot Punyawai for Constituency 2 was On Tuesday Kronnalat Kananulak and Anchalee Tephabutra, a staunch Democrat Pakin Chantira entered the race. and a former Phuket Member of Parliament. Miss Kronnalat of the People Reform Party, Ms Anchalee currently serves on the at the time the only woman to register to con- Executive Committee of the Democrat Party. test either of the two Phuket seats, registered Under the Government of Abhisit Vejjajiva, to contest the seat for Phuket Constituency 1. the 27th Prime Minister of Thailand from Mr Pakin of the Thai Liberal Party regis- 2008 to 2011, she served as Advisor to the tered to contest the seat for Phuket Constitu- Prime Minister. ency 2. After their registrations had been for- The registration period for candidates was mally accepted, candidates were given their to close at 4:30pm on Friday (Feb 8). randomly selected ballot numbers. Puttimas Puttasuwan thephuketnews @thephuketnews 4 PHUKET NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

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Residents warned over New Year fireworks RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT PHUKET Town are being asked to pay extra attention to fire safety concerns amid the Chinese New Year celebrations, which began on Tuesday (Feb 5). A notice issued by Phuket City Municipal- ity called for residents to beware fires started by wayward firecrackers and fireworks, and reminded drivers to make way for fire trucks The warning notice was issued ahead of in traffic. Chinese New Year celebrations which began “During Chinese New Year 2019 on Feb on Tuesday (Feb 5). Photo: The Phuket 4-6, Thai people of Chinese descent will ob- News / file serve traditional worshiping of their ancestors and sacred objects by burning incense candles, 2. After cooking is finished, ensure the making offerings by burning silver and gold flames are out and close the valve at the gas paper, and lighting firecrackers at shrines, tank completely before leaving home; many of which are located in residential areas 3. Do not let children play with the cook- across Phuket,” the notice said. ers, matches, lamps, incense, candles and “There will be celebrations with a lot of fireworks; fireworks. If these are not kept under good 4. Do not smoke in places where smoking control, they can result in fire accidents,” the is prohibited; notice warned. 5. Do not light any types of fireworks near Phuket City Municipality urged residents houses, especially those with roofs made from to be wary of fire and to observe the following flammable materials such as thatch; safety recommendations: 6. Do not have prayer altars near the bed or 1. Do not leave any cooker still alight close to a wall made from flammable materials. unattended; The Phuket News

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The Phuket News @thephuketnews [email protected] EDITORIAL TOP 10 STORIES ON thephuketnews.com That sinking feeling Brit in Phuket Town condo saga continues amid fears he water crisis that publicly-liked MaAnn Samran, forces in Bangkok. 1 of nine-story jump CONTACT US spurred officials and Chief of the Cherng Talay The water crisis comes as [email protected] 076 612 550 the Phuket Governor Tambon Administration Or- half a million tourists are to Lithuanian woman saved T from jump at Phuket airport into urgent action this week ganisation late last month had land on the island for Chinese 2 have shown the world the the guts to introduce water New Year, though we expect Phuket shocked by death KODCHANAT THINSEPON appalling state of the island’s rations for residents and local them to be well catered to if any 3 of prominent businessman Editor basic infrastructure and just businesses in Cherng Talay, all water rationing does occur. The American tourist hit by how unsustainable Phuket has that Thamdongrak Kumphet, first people that were to be hit cop joins police volunteers CHRIS HUSTED been developed as a tourism the PWA official responsible are in main residential areas. 4 Executive Editor destination. for water supply, could offer But what do officials think Polish, Canadian tour- 084 307 7408 A getaway holiday isle can was a flat denial that the PWA will happen when residents run ists die within hours while [email protected] 5 swimming in Krabi worry about trash and plastic had called for any rationing of out of water? They’ll do what Fifteen years working in news and Phuket airport offers re- covering local issues and events bags all it wants, but without water supply. they’ve always done – call in in Phuket, with 18-month hiatus water you can forget the whole Initially, no one stepped the water trucks. And where 6 ward for catching wayward spent working for the Brunei Times smokers on Borneo. From Queensland, idea of getting tourists to come forward to claim responsibility will that water come from? Australia; 10 years living in the UK at all. for announcing the planned Our ever-diminishing natural British man barricades self before moving to Phuket in 2000. Degree in business manage- in Phuket Town condo ment. Spare time spent sailing or with family. Officials knew we were water restrictions across large water catchments across the 7 running out of water years areas of Phuket, which were island, which are becoming Phuket Airport warns beach- ago, that’s why the Khlong scrapped at the last minute. more scarce. goers to ‘keep clear’ of PORIA MERMAND Kratha reservoir was built Given the level of honesty And all this in a week when 8 runway area News & Sport Editor over the past six years, and among the island’s so-called Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Opinion: Killer cop the proposed pipeline feeding leading officials, it comes as Phuket office chief proudly [email protected] playbook Phuket from the Cheow Lan no surprise. It’s not as if they announced that the Chinese 9 From risk analyst to music producer to news editor, Poria has worked in Lake, in Khao Sok National have any authority to allocate New Year festival alone will New Year ignites Phuket various contrasting fields following his tourism graduation from university. Growing Park in Phang Nga, has been budgets to actually develop generate up to B12 billion in 10 up in central London before moving repeatedly proposed for nigh infrastructure. That blame – revenues. Is there any chance of Visit thephuketnews.com to Phuket in 2016, he has but one on two decades. or “responsibility” – has long splashing some of that cash on ambition, freedom. for all the latest news Even then, when less-than- been in the hands of invisible our ever-growing water needs?

AMY BRYANT Lifestyle Editor HAVE YOUR SAY [email protected] Former freelance writer and editor for Condo fiasco Re: Brit in Phuket Town If so much income coming If there is no snitch does the a music news and reviews website in condo saga continues amid every year, where is it being person fining the smoker get the UK. Now turning her hobby into Re: British man barricades fears of nine-story jump a career with The Phuket News and self in Phuket Town condo spent? the reward? Can the person broadening her scope from music The police don’t have the This happens to be my Nigel Ward taking the photos detain the to, well, everything. Likes the weird right to enter the property by and wonderful. mother's place. Yes it's ridicu- smoker while they get the force? But will after his permit lous to argue over B8,000. We Re: As Chinese visitors tobacco cops? This could get to stay expires? Nonsense! So already told him he does not bounce back, Thai tourism interesting! what if it’s a Thai illegally income crosses B2trn TANYALUK ‘MANGO’ need to pay any overdue rent, Eft Mike Bailey occupying your property? There is no way that they SAKOOT just leave please but he is not Reporter You’ll never have the right have 38 million tourists that leaving. I live in Australia with Easy money to just sit there 091 165 0260 to expel them? came here this year I have been and catch four or five people [email protected] my sister. We have sent an CaptainJack69 to 25 different cities and 20 email to the British Embassy a day. It’s enough to make the different hotels in the last six to explain the truth. Of course reward a full time job. There was no valid reason weeks and there is not a soul Jeff PS NATTINEE ‘MILK’ we can give him the receipts. for police to forcibly enter the in any of the places including KITTISITTO The problem is that he doesn’t property, no matter who it may Phuket and Samui. Translator want to move out. All we want Should be the same on the be. If he has paid rent, he has Clint Macbeth 082 422 7933 is for him to move out, then beaches and for littering. [email protected] a legal right to occupy the that’s the end of the story. We Simon Zivkov property, to the exclusion of Hard to believe these num- don’t really know what his all others including the police bers based on what you see on intention is. Better spending money to NITAD ‘TAE’ MANEE and landlord. If he doesn't pay the ground. finish off the new terminal. Grace Anantanawat THANAPONG ‘OAK’ KHAO-AMPHAIPHAN and refuses to leave after be- Kurt Heck There’s bare floors in places.

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thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 THAILAND NEWS 7 Satire gets a stern warning Thammasat students cautioned over traditional football fest the regime to task over the concern about what they are BANGKOK report, saying the government not allowed to say in media Aekarach Sattaburuth has repeatedly suppressed interviews during the election and Wassana Nanuam freedom of expression to keep campaign. Gen Prayut’s power intact. In the run-up to the elec- ecurity authorities have Meanwhile, the Cabinet tion, Bangkok City Hall is sought cooperation from approved a set of guidelines stringently regulating the use Sthose in charge of sa- for government officials to of election campaign posters tirical displays at a traditional observe in the lead-up to the that have been put up across football match due to take March 24 polls, Deputy Gov- the capital as a prelude to the place this week, Prime Min- ernment Spokesman Werachon March 24 general election, ister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Sukondhapatipak said. ordering its staff to inspect all on Tuesday (Feb 5). He said state officials at all posters and remove any that The organisers have been levels should provide support are in breach of election law. asked to tone down their politi- to the Election Commission or At a meeting on Tuesday of cal messages, he said. election officials when asked executives from the Bangkok Gen Prayut insisted he to, and that they are required to Metropolitan Administration, never ordered a ban on politi- maintain political impartiality governor Aswin Kwanmuang cal satire at the planned event, throughout the election period. assigned them to stress to all when asked about news reports Transfers of government district office chiefs that they in which a group of Tham- Politicians took Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the government to task for allow- officials since the enforcement must have their municipal and masat University students ing ‘security officials’ to warn university students over political satire.Photo: Post Today of the royal decree announcing public works officials regularly claimed they were told not to the general election until vot- check on campaign posters in create floats poking fun at the that they had approached the it’s up to you. I won’t force in power. ing day should be made only their areas. prime minister and cabinet students and asked them not anyone and I’ve relaxed a lot Mr Piyabutr, a former if necessary to avoid affecting They were ordered to pay ministers. to go too far with their politi- of rules. And don’t cite Sec- Thammasat University student poll preparations. special attention to any posters Poking fun at politics by cal views. tion 44 over this. I’m tired of and law lecturer, said political Security officials, both that could obstruct pedestrians. using satirical banners and The prime minister said the hearing about this,” he said. satire could not bring down civilian and military, should Election candidates who floats is the highlight of the students could claim freedom Future Forward Party any government overnight, work together to ensure public put up posters to be in violation annual parade, which is part of expression as they poked fun (FFP) Secretary-General Pi- and as the general election is safety and step up security of the law will be given a set of the annual Chulalongkorn- at politics, but he also called yabutr Saengkanokkul criti- approaching, people’s freedom for election officials and staff time to redress the issue or the Thammasat university football on them to know the limits. cised security officials over of expression should not be especially in the restive south, posters will be removed and match on Feb 9. “They [the authorities] have their actions, suggesting any curbed. according to Lt Gen Werachon. the owners charged to cover Gen Prayut said he was asked for cooperation, but if effort to rein in the event re- FFP leader Thanathorn Several cabinet ministers the removal expense. informed by security officials you don’t want to cooperate, flected the insecurity of those Juangroongruangkit also took have reportedly expressed Bangkok Post

Siamese fighting fish confirmed Thailand’s national aquatic animal BANGKOK

TINY, TESTY AND EYE- catching with a colourful fin plumage, the Siamese fighting fish was on Tuesday confirmed as Thailand’s national aquatic animal. Known in the West as a betta fish, the underwater brawler is popular in home aquariums for its iridescent body and many-hued tail. The government said in a statement that the cabi- net greenlighted a proposal for the “fighting fish to be This file photo taken on Dec 23, 2018 shows a Siamese the national fish”, citing fighting fish swimming in a tank at the Siamese Fight- its historical and cultural ing Fish Gallery in Bangkok. Photo: AFP significance. The fish’s evolutionary “Most Thais when they have changed over the years elevation was previously were young, especially in with agricultural and com- approved on Dec 20 by the rural areas, caught the fish mercial development driving National Identity Committee from canals and ponds,” out local species. and on Jan 22 by the National Sakda Sihapat, a caretaker Children looking for the Cultural Committee. at the Siamese Fighting Fish fish today will mostly see it The Siamese fighting fish Gallery in Samut Prakhan, in pet shops. evokes feelings of nostal- told A FP. “You have to go to a re- gia for older generations in The gallery is a 15-min- ally virgin swamp to find Thailand – which changed ute trip from Bangkok by this fish, and there aren’t its name from Siam in 1939. boat across the Chao Phraya any anymore,” Sakda said. They remember a time when river – said to be the betta’s Thailand’s official na- the fish were traded and native swimming grounds. tional animal is the elephant. sparred in childhood games. But Thailand’s waterways AFP

@thephuketnews 8 THAILAND NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Thailand blasted worldwide Images of shackled footballer spark calls to boycott Thailand taken from Bangkok Remand BANGKOK Prison to the Criminal Court, Bangkok Post where public prosecutors sought an order to extradite he government insisted him to Bahrain. The pictures Tuesday (Feb 5) that of Mr Araibi hobbling into Tthe justice system must court in shackles sent ripples be allowed to run its course in of shock around the world. the case involving the extra- In Canberra, Prime Min- dition of Bahraini footballer ister Scott Morrison said he Hakeem al-Araibi, as a social was “disturbed” by the photos, media campaign against his and protested to Gen Prayut. extradition using the hashtag Foreign Minister Don Pra- #BoycottThailand gathers mudwinai said Thailand was steam after images of the willing to act as a facilitator player in shackles emerged if Australia and Bahrain agree online. to sit down and talk. Prime Minister Prayut Pol Col Naras Savestanan, Chan-o-cha said the case director-general of the Correc- would be tried in court in tions Department, said the use compliance with Thai judicial of ankle cuffs was a carefully procedures and the government weighed decision. Section 21 Twitter erupted for football is not in a position to interfere. of the Corrections Act author- refugee Hakeem al-Araibi He said the Ministry of ises warders to use shackles after the photo circulated Foreign Affairs has been seek- on detainees when they are of him arriving at court ing cooperation from Bahrain brought out of a prison. in shackles. Photo: AFP and Australia to engage in “Warders considered the dialogue so a satisfactory detainee is of interest to society the court,” he said. protected by his refugee status solution can be found. and could impact international A source at the Immi- with Australian residency. Talking about the cam- relations. As a result they gration Bureau said bureau A court filing last week paign, Gen Prayut urged peo- decided to put ankle cuffs on chief Pol Lt Gen Surachate by prosecutors noted that ple not to get involved. him,” Col Naras said. ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn will meet extradition is still possible He said the government The Corrections Depart- the Australian ambassador if Bahrain makes an official would do its best to ensure ment risked facing human Wednesday to explain the request, which it did, and if ties with both countries are rights criticism, Pol Col Naras extradition proceedings and the crime is punishable by not soured. said, but the public should discuss possible solutions. over a year in prison, and is His appeal had no effect. understand that officials had to The bureau has asked Aus- not politically motivated or a Prime Minister If anything, it inflamed the ensure the safe transportation tralian authorities to send doc- military violation, which also Prayut Chan-o-cha Twitterati even more. of detainees and prevent any uments regarding Mr Araibi’s appears to be the case. stayed unmoved, On Tuesday evening, three attempt at escape. refugee status in Australia, and The Bahraini government insisting he won’t hashtags dominated the social Chatchom Akapin, direc- the reasons why it is against insists Mr Araibi be treated as intervene in the media site: #BoycottThailand, tor-general of the International his extradition, so that Thai a convicted fugitive. extradition case. #SaveHakeem and a counter- Affairs Department at the Of- authorities will forward them It said the footballer would Photo: Bangkok Post punch by mostly Thai tweeters fice of the Attorney-General to the court for consideration, have the chance to appeal in - #SaveThailand. (OAG), said Mr Araibi’s al- the source said. its own domestic courts. Bahrain government knew said a statement by team coach The latter hashtag con- leged crime was not a politi- On Monday, Mr Araibi told The Bangkok court has set very well that Mr Araibi had Graham Arnold. sisted mostly of tweets that cal offence, which meets the the Criminal Court he refuses an April 22 date for its next lived in Australia since 2014. The Australians were either defended the “fair” court criteria for extradition under to be voluntarily extradited to hearing. During those four years, it scheduled to play a friendly system currently mulling the Thai law, even though Thai- Bahrain, which has asked for Thai officials previously did not attempt to ask Australia match against China in Bang- refugee footballer’s fate, or put land and Bahrain do not have his return to serve a prison said the process could be about him. It waited until he kok. The teams are compet- the blame back on Australia. an extradition treaty. sentence for a crime he denies lengthy, depending on how ventured to Bangkok, the ing for a place in the Asia Interpol Australia issued the “Thailand is stuck in the committing. many witnesses each side call. statement said. Football Federation’s U-23 Red Notice request to detain middle,” he said. “We won’t His rejection means a hear- Mr Araibi, 25, a former “The actions of the Bah- Championship. Mr Araibi, although that no- show favouritism to either ing will be held to determine Bahraini national team player, raini Government have put Arnold’s full statement, tice was later withdrawn as side. We’ll just consider the his fate. He claims he would says he fled his home country Thailand in a very difficult issued by the FFA: it turned out it never should case based on the law and the be tortured if sent back to the due to political repression. position. I reiterate once again “Last year, the National have been issued. need to maintain neutrality. country of his birth. Bahrain wants him returned to that the Government of Aus- Team Department had put On Monday, Mr Araibi was “The final decision is up His supporters say he is serve a 10-year prison sentence tralia would like Hakeem some preliminary plans in he received in absentia in 2014. al-Araibi to be returned to place to play against China He was detained upon his Australia as soon as possible. in Bangkok as part of our arrival in Bangkok in Novem- He is a refugee and permanent important preparation for the ber while on honeymoon, and resident of Australia,” wrote 2020 AFC U23 Champion- subsequently was held pending the ambassador. ship qualifiers to be held in the completion of the extradi- Thailand’s handling of the Cambodia in March. tion request by Bahrain. case has also been criticised by “On our return from the Australian Prime Minister Football Federation Australia recent AFC Asian Cup we Scott Morrison sent a letter last who has cancelled a scheduled reassessed our plans due to month urging Thailand to stop training session in Thailand the ongoing detainment of the extradition, and football for the national under-23 team. Australian footballer Hakeem governing bodies and human The U-23 team, known al-Araibi in a Thai prison. rights activists have urged the as the Olyroos, cancelled the “We are in the process of country to let him return to Thailand trip, the FFA con- rearranging our pre-tourna- Australia, where he lives and firmed in a post on their official ment camp in another Asian plays for a semi-professional website early this morning. nation. team in Melbourne. “Australia’s national teams “Australia’s national teams Shortly after the court set are united in their support for are united in their support for the April 22 date, the Austral- Hakeem al-Araibi and we call Hakeem al-Araibi and we call ian ambassador to Thailand on the community to continue on the community to continue issued a statement saying the to campaign for his release,” to campaign for his release.”

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 BUSINESS NEWS 9 Chinese New Year B4bn boon After blanking ‘Golden Week’, Chinese return as FIT travellers “Last-minute bookings were ex- TOURISM pected to drive the average number The Phuket News of passengers during the period to [email protected] 70,840 people per day,” he added. “Most of those will be Chinese he Chinese New Year fes- and Russians.” tival this year is expected A sharp resurgence in Chinese Tto generate up to B4 billion visitor arrivals in December helped for the local economy, Tourism Au- Thailand close 2018 with a total of thority of Thailand’s Phuket office 38.27 million arrivals, generating chief Kanokkittika Kritwutthikon tourism expenditure of just over announced this week. B2 trillion, the TAT announced The occupancy rate across the last week. island on Monday (Feb 4) had risen The final arrivals count released to nearly 90%, out of about 100,000 by the Ministry of Tourism and hotel rooms, Ms Kanokkittika ex- Sports showed that Chinese visitors plained. Tourists on Karon Beach last weekend. jumped from 675,129 in November Hotel operators have reported Photo: Jeffrey Ephreim Villanueva Villegas to 838,634 in December, closing the higher numbers of room bookings year with a total of 10,535,955, up between Feb 2-10, concurred Kongsak Though the number of Chinese numbers are still low”, she said. 10 stood at 637,558, said Thanee 7.44% over 2017. Khuphongsakon, chairman of the tourists stood at 2.1 million and At present, the FIT numbers made Chuangchoo, General Manager of Similarly, Chinese visitor ex- southern chapter of the Thai Hotels brought in revenues of B400bn up more than 60% of all Chinese Phuket International Airport. penditure also surged from B36.45 Association. throughout 2018, their numbers tourists in Phuket, with less than “International passengers account billion in November to B44.42bn Compared with the number of dropped sharply from August to 30% for large tour groups, noted for 387,799, or about about 60%, of in December, ending the year with tourists celebrating the festival in November after the Phoenix boat Mr Kongsak. the bookings so far, The remaining B580.69bn. Phuket in 2018, this year’s arrivals disaster, TAT Phuket chief Ms Ka- One reason is that FIT is a “popu- 249,759 are domestic passenger In total, Thailand’s international are still down 30%, added Triwit nokkittika said. lar new trend” among tourists from bookings,” he said. visitors were up by 7.54% over 2017, Aphimuk, deputy chairman of the “They started to return to Phuket China, he said. However, Mr Thanee countered and the estimated B2.007trn in Phuket-based Thai-Chinese Tourism last December, but most of them are Prospective travellers just read the claimed fall in number of arriv- tourism revenue was up by 9.63%. Association. FIT,” Ms Kanokkittika said, referring online reviews from tourists and are als on the island during the period, For the first time, 10 countries and However, he told the Bangkok to what she calls free independent equipped with all of the information saying last Friday (Feb 1), “The one SAR territory (China, Malaysia, Post that Chinese New Year is travellers (FIT), who prefer travel- that they want, he added. number of passengers booked to South Korea, Lao PDR., Japan, India, playing a key role in reviving the ling without tour guides. The total number of booked seats arrive in Phuket during the Chinese Russia, USA, Singapore, Vietnam bustling tourism atmosphere on the Those travelling with tour agen- on planes arriving in Phuket from New Year period this year is 4.18% and Hong Kong SAR) generated resort island. cies have also come, but “their last Saturday (Feb 2) through to Feb higher than last year. more than 1 million visitor arrivals.

@thephuketnews 10 BUSINESS NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Tackling the madding crowd New global association launched to combat overtourism travel is also problematic. Childs TOURISM cites an AirBnB survey which

The Phuket News found that over 80% of millennial [email protected] travellers (and 93% of Chinese mil- lennials) seek a “unique” experience new global consortium and want to “live like locals” while called the World Tourism on holiday. A Association for Culture “The pressure on destinations and Heritage (WTACH) has been and tour operators to find and formed to protect local cultures, monetise ‘unique’ and ‘authentic’ heritage and historical sites that are experiences will only increase as in peril from overtourism both millennial and mature travel- The new association will promote lers work through their ‘been there ethical practices and better manage- done that’ bucket lists,” she says. ment relating to culture and heritage “Having the right frameworks destinations that are now buckling in place help communities and due to unrestricted visitor growth. tourists. They build a more sustain- WTACH will also encourage able destination that delivers truly the implementation of sustainable The photo from May 2016 that rewarding experiences,” she says. practices at locations that are still made the world understand what On the supply side, WTACH in a honeymoon phase of tourism was happening at Maya Bay beach believes that destinations should no development, said a release announc- at Phi Phi Island. Photo: Dr Thon longer make arrival numbers their ing the association’s formation. Thamrongnawasawat / Facebook holy grail. The new association is The creation of WTACH comes deeply concerned that Turkey, for at a time when the UNWTO reports founder and CEO, Chris Flynn, a of tourism meltdown we are seeing trends, says it is no coincidence example, wants to expand tourism that international tourism arrivals former director for the Pacific region at Angkor Wat, Phi Phi Island and that WTACH is being born at a arrivals from 40mn in 2018 to 70mn hit 1.4 billion in 2018, two years at the Pacific Asia Travel Associa- Mt Everest,” says Mr Flynn. time when ‘selfie’ culture and the by 2023 – less than four years away. ahead of its previous forecast of tion, a role he held for 15 years. WTACH’s position is that tourism promotion of ‘Instagramable’ travel “What interpretive and cul- 2020. The global economy grew He says emerging tourism desti- needs to respect host communities is sweeping the world. tural safeguards have been put in 3.7% in 2018, says UNWTO, propel- nations need more help. While there and their cultural and heritage assets “A unique image can ‘create’ a place?” asks Flynn. “Have local ling international tourism arrivals are overtourism abuses in economi- by adhering to a framework that destination in moments – often leav- communities been consulted? Is growth to 6% for the year. cally developed, highly regulated has the host community at its heart. ing it unprepared or wrong-footed,” there an actual plan that involves a To advance its agenda, WTACH destinations, Flynn argues that it “It’s time for the tourism industry says Ms Childs. holistic government approach and has been launched with 15 specialist is in lesser economically developed to take a step back and look at the “This is particularly true if the key stakeholder and community advisors from diverse backgrounds destinations where overtourism has long term impact of its decision image runs counter to cultural values. engagement?” relating to the culture and heritage disproportionately greater negative making,” says Flynn. It risks tourism losing its ‘social “At WTACH we know there’s tourism sector. They will work with impact. Social media and mobile devices licence’ with host communities. a better way. We are now seeking destinations that need help now or “WTACH works with desti- aren’t helping. Carolyn Childs, CEO Ironically, these ‘instadestinations’ like-minded organisations and want to put plans in place before nations to provide development of MyTravelResearch.com, and a risk destroying the very thing travel- individuals to help us advance running into trouble. strategies and policy framework member of the WTACH advisory lers are seeking,” she warns. responsible tourism in culturally WTACH is the brainchild of its recommendations to avoid the kind specialising in analysing data and The desire for ‘authenticity’ in sensitive host communities,” he says. Valentine’s Day launch set for new e-visa developed jointly by the Im- regardless of embassy working being submitted. TOURISM migration Bureau of Thailand hours. Once the tourists arrive Gen Surachate said visitors and VFS Global, will cut the at airports, they can show their will be able to use the eVOA STARTING FROM FEB processing time for visas on passports at specific counters to service available at thailan- 14, visitors from 20 countries arrival at airports to as little obtain a visa in just one minute, devoa.vfsevisa.com from 30 and one business district will as one minute. rather than a one-to-two-hour days to at least 24 hours before be able to apply for a Thai visa “The new eVOA service wait,” Gen Surachate said. arriving in Thailand. via a new service called eVisa will offer travellers a whole Under the new system, Visitors can also pay their On Arrival (eVOA). new experience when applying people can also receive their visa fees in advance using Passengers scurry through the VIP-like Fast Track According to Immigration for a Thai visa as they can fill travel authorisation online Mastercard, Visa and Union immigration lane at Suvarnabhumi airport. Coming on police chief Pol Lt Gen Sura- out the electronic form and prior to departure within 24 Pay credit or debit cards, or Valentine’s Day is the country’s first e-visa for Visa on chate Hakparn, the system, make an e-payment any time to 72 hours of their application via WeChat Pay and Alipay, Arrival tourists, primarily from China and India. Photo: said Gen Surachate. Varuth Hirunyatheb / Bangkok Post As of Monday (Feb 4) the site still had yet to go online. (HKT) or Chiang Mai Inter- significant impact on tourism Gen Surachate said the fast- national Airport (CNX). visits to the country. entry online visa system will The service will be avail- “Thailand is the first coun- initially be available to nation- able at some more airports later try to offer this eVOA service. als from Andorra, Bhutan, Bul- this year, officials said. Together with the exemption of garia, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, The government recently fees… it will help boost tour- Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, waived a B2,000 visa-on- ism, which represents around Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, arrival fee for visitors from 20% of GDP,” he said. Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, the same 21 countries until Thailand last year wel- Romania, San Marino, Saudi April 30 in a bid to boost the comed a record 38.27 million Arabia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan number of tourists during the tourists, up 7.5% from 2017. and business district of Taiwan. Chinese New Year holidays Chinese tourist numbers They will be eligible if and Songkran in the second dipped following the Phoenix they arrive at any of the four week of April. tour boat disaster off Phuket main international airports: Tourism and Sports Minis- in July that killed 47 Chinese Suvarnabhumi International ter Weerasak Kowsurat said he tourists, but records showed Airport (BKK), Don Mueang expected that the eVOA service that arrivals from China were International Airport (DMK), and the exemption of fees for up year-on-year in December. Phuket International Airport visas-on-arrival would have a Bangkok Post

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900 Marriott associates have attended Generation Water Solutions Training.

WATER OUT OF THIN AIR The Phuket start-up bottling humidity in the fight against plastic

Amy Bryant “My partner and I were living in Realising that the root causes of the water is continually cycled through the [email protected] Australia. We wanted to take a year- problem needed to be tackled in order filtration process to maintain freshness. long sabbatical and go travelling around to effect real, lasting change, Ryan and Humidity must be above 35% for this e love the sun but we Europe and the US. Just before that, Meghan put their sabbatical on hold, re- process; certainly no problem in Phuket dislike the high humidity we had a massive family gathering on turned to Australia and, alongside which boasts an annual average humid- that often accompanies Koh Samui. We were walking along their day jobs, began in-depth market ity of between 77.09% and 77.25% over it. At least that seems to Chaweng beach – myself, my part- research. the past 27 years. Now for the really be the general consen- ner Meghan and my brother Matt – They were already aware of the mind-blowing stuff: whether the ma- sus. While flora thrive in and it was littered with plastic,” Ryan technology of producing water from air. chine is taking in crisp air from the un- muggy, equatorial cli- explains. However, it became clear that, while polluted countryside or rush hour smog mates, most humans do Regrettably, many of us will have the existing solutions were reducing from Bangkok, you can expect fresh, quite the opposite. If you’re anything a story like this one: a shoreline stroll single-use plastics, they were also using healthy, alkaline water. Yes, really. Wlike me, you’ll find yourself lethargic, spoilt by 7-Eleven bags, branded bottled a great deal of energy and so the burden Sleek, compact and minimalist, their sticky and frizzy-haired. There truly is water and sun cream half-submerged on the environment remained. It was machines certainly put the office water little enjoyment to be had when the air in the sand. Some of us will be moved time to find an economically viable and cooler to shame both aesthetically and is so thick you feel as if you’re wading to lobby local tambons; others will sustainable solution. environmentally. through honey. sign up for beach cleans; many will do The organic, unexpected formation They offer large-scale solutions that However, Generation Water sees nothing at all out of despondency at of Generation Water is humbling. Al- produce thousands of litres of water a humidity as more friend than foe. The the situation. Ryan, Meghan and Matt though certified eco-warriors now, day – such as the solution for Marriott – Phuket-based start-up has developed felt compelled to find a comprehensive Ryan, Meghan and Matt carried no as well as smaller scale solutions for use an innovative technology which takes solution. sustainability or environmental experi- in homes, workplaces, schools, yachts moisture from the air, filters it into “Initially, we were looking at having ence with them on the beach that day. and so on. Depending on the model, you fresh, mineral-rich drinking water and bins on the beach and getting hotels They come from: IT, systems and busi- can expect between 20 and 90 litres of decants it into reusable glass bottles. to hire people to empty them. We even ness; sales; and hospitality backgrounds water per day. This sustainable alternative to looked at solar-powered beach cleaning respectively. However, these individual It took the company two long years single-use plastic bottles has already robots! They cost an absolute fortune, perspectives combined with sheer de- to receive accreditation from the Thai made some serious waves here. In the though,” adds Ryan, laughing. termination and knowledgeable inves- Food and Drug Administration (Thai last five months alone, their solution However, it wasn’t until a trip to Koh tors have made Generation Water the FDA) whose rigorous process is based has replaced more than 200,000 plastic Yao Yai the following week, in which groundbreaking company it is today. on the American system. Navigating bottles in JW Marriott and Renaissance Ryan and Meghan were confined to the process – a sea of archaic govern- hotels. their hotel room by rainy season down- The nitty gritty ment documents and bureaucratic red I spoke to Ryan Kohler, Co-founder pours, that they came face to face with Generation Water’s air-to-water ma- tape – was the most challenging experi- and Chief Executive Officer of Genera- one of the major contributors to plastic chines take water vapour – or humid- ence Ryan has ever faced. On reflection, tion Water, to find out more about this polluted beaches. ity – that naturally exists in the air though, he appreciates that it made wonderfully simple yet remarkable “We just kept getting given compli- and condense it into distilled water, their machines the very best they could

solution. mentary bottles of water. In no time at pure H2O. The water then enters an be. all the bin in our room was overflowing. advanced filtration process to ensure “Because it was new and something Humble beginnings We thought ‘Hang on, this is a huge purity. Minerals are added, in a similar no one had ever done before, [the Thai The company’s conception can be traced contributing factor to the plastic bottles way to the process that occurs in nature FDA] were extremely cautious. back to June 2015. and lids all over the place.’” when water flows through rocks. The Continued on page 12

@thephuketnews 12 ENVIRONMENT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

JW Marriott Phuket’s GM with Co-founder Matt Kohler.

The AERO20, one of many models available.

“It forced us to go above and beyond “Firstly, our solution has to be better gering and a testament to Generation this further; for example, through solar what the requirements were to ensure for the environment than the alterna- Water’s hard work and JW Marriott’s and other renewable energies. The com- there was no chance it wouldn’t make it tive. It must reduce plastic waste and social conscience. As mentioned, since pany are also looking to branch out into through. All creases were ironed out.” our carbon footprint. Secondly, it must September 2018 their solution has re- stainless steel bottles for use on tours, Generation Water became FDA ap- be convenient and something that placed more than 200,000 plastic bottles in gyms and in other settings where proved at the end of August 2018 and people want to do. The water must be in JW Marriott and Renaissance hotels, glass isn’t an ideal material. were bottling water for JW Marriott ho- healthy and packaged both beautifully and in 2019 it will replace more than Once their factory opens in mid- tels just days later on September 1. and sustainably. Thirdly, it must be af- two million. In their place are elegant 2019, Generation Water will aim to fordable because every conversation I’ve glass bottles with ceramic caps, chosen supply all Marriott properties in south- The big break with Marriott had comes down to “So how much is it for their reusability, sanitation and ern Thailand and expand out to other Ryan and Meghan’s mentor in Australia going to cost me?” aversion to dents and scratches. hotels too. introduced them to the General Man- As a result, their solutions are eco- However, Ryan gives himself little “On a global scale, there’s five coun- ager of Marriott in the country who, nomically viable and align perfectly time to celebrate this success. tries that make up 50% of the globe’s in turn, introduced them to Carsten with hotel corporate social responsibil- “JW Marriott and Renaissance rep- mismanaged plastic waste: China, Siebert, Area Director of Operations for ity models. resent 415 rooms out of 80,000+ rooms Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Marriott. The team, suited and booted JW Marriott Phuket became the on the island. When you think of it like Thailand. If we can make even a small in 40ºC Bangkok heat, were given half backdrop for the pilot given their his- that, yes it has had a big impact but we dent in those countries, it has a massive an hour to pitch to one of the busiest tory of sustainability programmes. The have a hell of a long way to go.” global impact. By 2021, we want to be at men in hospitality. Fortunately, Carsten Generation Water team, who were dis- a billion bottles a year,” says Ryan. was on board within 10 minutes. persed across the globe – in Germany, Onwards and upwards The future certainly looks green. Ryan admits that, in general, Gen- Australia and Ryan’s native South Af- Although Generation Water’s air-to- But what to do about the plastic already eration Water is not a hard sell, largely rica – all made the move to Phuket and water systems use 78% less energy per here? due to the three criteria that the team truly lived and breathed the pilot. litre compared to standard bottled wa- “Maybe Elon Musk will send it all to insisted on from the beginning. The statistics from the pilot are stag- ter, they are always seeking to reduce space!”

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 CULTURE 13

Haven’t we met before? Psychologist Carl Jung. Entanglement of subatomic particles. Image (right): Varsha Y S Well I’ll be damned! A short history of meaningful coincidence

n the spring of 2018 I was feeling rather sorry So is the idea of an interconnected Before you think such bizarre MUSING IN for myself. I was in London, living out of a suit- universe really so strange? If it can be scenarios only occur to writers with THE MIRE case and working for a cause with which I had observed in the behaviour of subatomic inventive imaginations who just hap- become particularly disillusioned. Cynical of particles, surely it stands to reason pen to find themselves in the French David Jacklin [email protected] the wily workings of the West and armed with a that the same principle can become capital, consider this tale of a German whimsical flight of fancy to head east I sent my manifest higher up the sentient chain woman from Strasbourg who in 1914 resume to The Phuket News. Whilst polite about of life as more conscious and fantasti- took her son to be photographed. She It’s easy my unsolicited advances, there was of course no cal events. Perhaps such ideas are just bought a film plate, and after the photo to see position available for this random chancer. science that has yet to be discovered? was taken said she would return in a IThree weeks later I received an email out of the After all, 400 years ago it was heresy few days when the portrait was ready. why syn- blue that the Lifestyle Editor position had unexpect- to believe in heliocentrism (that’s a Unfortunately, World War I broke out, chronicity has mass edly become available, and within two months I was fancy way of saying that the Earth is and she was not able to collect the appeal; it provides living on this exhilarating island, interviewing the round and revolves around the Sun). photo. meaning and order mad, bad and dangerous to know and revelling in the There are, of course, great examples Two years later she was now liv- incredible turn of events. advocating the potential for synchronic- ing in Frankfurt and gave birth to a in an otherwise ran- It may all seem like a lucky coincidence and fa- ity. Such stories entertain the human daughter. She was still disappointed dom universe. And vourable timing. But is there more to this tale than spirit, but just think about the scien- that she didn’t possess any photos of there’s comfort in good fortune? Could there be a universal law which tific probability of the following events her children. The mother again bought connects events by more abstract ideas such as con- occurring. a film plate and another photo was that. scious intent? This concept has been developed into a In 1805, French writer Émile De- taken, this time of her daughter. principle known as synchronicity. schamps was treated to some plum When the new photo plate was de- Synchronicity can be described as the simultane- pudding by the stranger Monsieur de veloped it turned out to be a double ous occurrence of events which appear significantly Fortgibu. Ten years later, he encoun- exposure. Her daughter’s image was related but have no discernible causal connection. It tered plum pudding on the menu of a superimposed on the earlier picture of proposes a higher intelligence in nature, which, one Paris restaurant and wanted to order her son. Incredibly her original film assumes, must work for some wider and unexplain- the dessert, but the waiter told him the plate was never developed and had able evolutionary benefit. last dish had already been served to somehow ended up in Frankfurt 100 Synchronicity was first introduced by analytical another customer who turned out to be miles away. She had bought the same psychologist Carl Jung. Jung’s belief was that just as de Fortgibu. Many years later in 1832, plate with the original photo still on it. events may be connected by causality, they may also Émile Deschamps was at a dinner and It’s easy to see why synchronicity be connected by meaning. He introduced the concept was once again offered plum pudding. has mass appeal; it provides mean- in the 1920s, but further researched and developed He recalled the earlier incident and ing and order in an otherwise random the idea into his book Synchronicity: An Acausal Con- told his friends that only de Fortgibu universe. And there’s comfort in that. necting Principle, published in 1960. For those that was missing to make the setting com- It’s the same principle of how organised are interested, I must warn you it’s a heavy going plete – and in the same instant the now religion manages to attract a mass and and rather scientific read. senile de Fortgibu entered the room, dedicated following despite being un- The idea of synchronicity as a law that extends having gone to the wrong address. able to provide a shred of indisputable beyond mere coincidence is widely rejected in the aca- In another incident, American evidence. demic community. But is that short-sighted in their novelist Anne Parrish was browsing Sceptics and statisticians may point understanding? The sceptics and scientific minds bookstores in Paris in the 1920s and to the law of truly large numbers, or amongst you may be more intrigued to learn that came upon a book that was one of her Littlewood’s law which states that a Jung developed the theory after several discussions childhood favourites – Jack Frost and person can expect to experience events with Albert Einstein and the pioneering quantum Other Stories. She picked up the old with odds of one in a million (defined physician Wolfgang Pauli. book and showed it to her husband, as a “miracle”) at the rate of about one Why the relation to these eminent scientists? telling him of the book she fondly re- per month. Because this exact phenomenon, known as ‘entangle- membered as a child. Her husband Either way, the only thing we can ment’, is observed in quantum physics. Two physical took the book, opened it, and on the truly be sure of is that life, despite particles that have previously come in contact with flyleaf found the inscription: “Anne being particularly bizarre, is also sur- each other have later been found to interact in- Parrish, 209 N. Weber Street, Colorado prisingly grand. stantaneously, despite now being separated by vast Springs.” It was Anne’s very own child- I think I’m about due another mira- distances. hood book. cle. Hallelujah.

@thephuketnews 14 GARDENING THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Virtuous Vines: An Introduction The climbing plants that have more to offer than just grapes

ention the word vine and Mr Average Bougainvillea add an explosion of colour to walls and trellises. Photo ImagoArtis2018 / Pxhere GREEN will picture bunches of luscious grapes. THOUGHTS If he’s had a few drinks, he may already maximum of six metres or more, most be confusing the word with its celebrated climbing plants do not require as much Patrick Campbell product – the fermented fruit juice we all soil in which to thrive as shrubs or trees know and mostly love. But vines them- that possess a comparable density of leaf selves are not confined to varieties of growth. After all, hanging on to exist- Vines are grape – cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, char- ing supports does not expend nearly so key floral donnay and the rest of that ilk – they are key floral much energy as their hosts are expend- elementsM in your tropical garden, not least in festoon- ing to create a rigid, woody framework. elements ing pergolas, climbing trellises or covering expanses Moreover, you can grow climbers in in your tropical of drab wall. two ways: use them from the ground garden, not least in Of course, small trees or bushy shrubs can perform upward (the usual method); or, where festooning pergolas, a similar role, but they do usually need a fair amount the walls are effectively terraces with of soil in which to spread their root systems. A few co- the gardens behind abutting the sum- climbing trellises or lumnar foliage shrubs might do the trick; for instance mits of these retaining structures, the covering expanses the plant Thais refer to as cristina with reddish, vines can be planted on top and allowed of drab wall. young foliage, or dense, evergreen sai. Cristina is al- to cascade gracefully down. Oddly bou- most always seen here as a neat hedge or geometrical gainvillea – that maid of all work – has form and is remarkably tolerant of heavy clipping and been employed in this capacity in one shaping. garden I know, with the result that the Lianas are expert climbers. Photo: Rob Smith / Pxhere But vines generally offer the best backdrop. They view along the road below is embellished certainly have several advantages over trees: they with masses of pink, white and crimson ties can be a handful, swarming all over tend to hug walls – indeed many are self-clinging and blooms. canopy trees and in some cases stran- will climb ever higher in search of sunlight. And al- Other climbers that can trail and gling them. though grape vines have notoriously deep roots with a help soften the man-made outlines Cultivated varieties are less invasive, might include the shower orchid (con- but my garlic vine (mansoa alliacea), an gea tomentosa) which has a naturally ornamental evergreen, semi-woody vine, dangling habit and blooms profusely on has wound itself around an adjacent long, thin, pendant branches during the tree in my garden and is now covering winter months. The strings of flowers the upper branches with blossom. Ex- are lavender in colour – hence its popu- tremely vigorous, this garlic vine has lar name of lavender wreath. It is native attractive lavender or deep pink blooms to Thailand, enjoys the full sun that the with a white throat which fade to a climate provides and can, like bougain- paler colour as they mature. villea, be grown in almost any soil type Naturally there are many other provided it gets sufficient moisture. climber candidates: antigonon (coral Thunbergia grandiflora (blue trum- vine), argyreia (elephant creeper) and pet vine) is anther sensible choice, a pyrostegia (flame vine), all of which inch robust member of a large genus of flow- upwards by means of tendrils. But they ering climbers with heart-shaped leaves will have to wait their turn to grab the and long, hanging clusters of mauve or limelight. white trumpet-shaped blooms. Easy to grow, it likes sun or filtered shade. Patrick has been writing for thirteen Other vines are climbers pure and years about gardening in Phuket and al- simple. The real experts – known as lia- lied topics. If you have horticultural or nas in the rainforests – are self-clinging environmental concerns, please contact with tendrils or modified leaves which him at [email protected]. Many can attach themselves to any structure, of his earlier creative and academic natural or man-made, that happens to publications can be found at Wordpress: be within reach. Indeed the wild varie- Green Galoshes.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 HEALTH 15

The big O part 1. The big O part 2. The lip plumper. FACE

The under eye relaxer part 1. The under eye relaxer part 2.

• decreases nasolabial fold lines; the morning and at night and perhaps Enjoy playing with your face this TIME• wide, open eyes; even while waiting in the delightful month and happy stretching. LET’S GET BENT • less droopy eyelids; Phuket traffic. Metta, Kim oxo • reduced forehead lines; Kim White [email protected] • a more relaxed overall look; • a happier face creates a happier ello and welcome. spirit; A few years ago, I was • reduced lines around and dark circles given an amazing gem of underneath the eyes; knowledge, and this month • more symmetrical facial expression; I would like to share it with and you. Face yoga. Yep. Most of • smoother, more youthful looking skin. you are either laughing or rolling your eyes right now As we have limited space here, I will but bear with me for a second. give you my three go-to face yoga moves HWe go to the gym and we do exercise for a quick, easy tone-up of the face such as yoga to keep the muscles of our muscles. It really is like a mini facelift. body fit, firm and healthy. The muscles I have focused on the main issues in the face are the same as the muscles of the face that most women are con- in the rest the body; they can also be cerned with: tighter skin, brighter eyes exercised and toned. and plumper lips. Think of face yoga as a gym workout for your face, the natural botox and 1. The big O filler. The day after I teach an hour To smoothen the nasolabial folds. session of face yoga, my cheeks and my Say “wow” in a very slow and exag- jawline hurt like I had been laughing gerated manner, opening your mouth all day and clenching my jaw like a as wide as possible. madman. Repeat 10 times.

The health benefits of face yoga: 2. The under eye relaxer • improves tonus of muscles; To relieve puffy, tired eyes. • activates blood circulation in affected Rub your hands together until areas; warm. Take your warms hands and • strengthens elastic fibres of the face; place them over your eyes. Bend your • helps to relieve swelling; head and look down to the floor and • increases oxygen and blood flow to completely support the weight of your the face; head. • helps with clear speech; Hold for 10 seconds. • increases lymphatic flow in the face and neck, reducing trapped toxins; and 3. The lip plumper • gives skin elasticity and smoothness. For natural, full, plump lips. Fold your lips into your teeth, stick The cosmetic benefits of face yoga: out your tongue between your teeth and • helps to remove wrinkles and creases; gently bite down with a firm pressure. • uplifts corners of the mouth; Hold for five seconds. Repeat three • slimmer, more defined cheeks (for times. those who currently have a fuller face); • fuller cheeks (for those with a bony/ You can practise these face yoga slimmer face); moves at any time of the day but my • wider, fuller lips/mouth; suggestion would be to practise them in

@thephuketnews 16 DINING THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

A delectable dish at the award- winning Acqua restaurant. From Italy with love Phuket’s slice of fine Sardinian dining the culinary creations of Marco Pierre Bruce Stanley [email protected] White, called the godfather of modern cooking, and used to stand outside his wo bright stars in Phuket’s restaurant just hoping for inspiration.” culinary scene both come from Alessandro came to Phuket with his southern Sardinia and are cel- partner Marcella in 2003 and, like so ebrating restaurant anniver- many before him, fell in love with the saries this year, a testament warmth and new culinary influences. to surviving many challenges He was offered a position at what was including tsunamis, bird flu, the Sheraton Laguna Phuket and after SARS and drastic changes in a year was promoted to Executive Chef. the visitor market. He was only 28 years old and put in TPerhaps Thailand’s most celebrated charge of 140 cooks in 12 outlets. chef is Alessandro Frau, owner/chef of “A great experience but too much Acqua at Kalim Beach, who has col- management. I wanted my own restau- lected so many culinary awards there is rant where I could cook and interact Salvatore some 20 years ago. no longer enough space on his walls to with my guests. So 10 years ago I re- display them. From 2011 until last year signed. Then I designed and built every star) that will make signature lemon he was named Chef of the Year by the corner of what has become Acqua.” sorbet.” prestigious Hospitality Asia Platinum This weekend he celebrates a dec- The other Sardinian culinary star Awards as well as Icon of the Year and ade of success with his many friends. in Phuket’s hospitality universe is Sal- King of Kitchens. He has also won Iron He’s invited guest chefs from Bangkok vatore Cossu who arrived 30 years ago Chef Thailand. His restaurant has been to provide haute cuisine from serving to open his first Italian trattoria on recognised by the Miele guide as one stations set up around Acqua. These Patong Beach. He could count on over the top five restaurants in Thailand chefs include Olivier Limousin from 150 Italian guests each night due to his and acknowledged by the Thailand L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Bangkok contract with international tour opera- Tatler best restaurants guide as the (one Michelin star), David Tamburini tor Francorosso. He served traditional best upcountry restaurant. from La Scala Restaurant at the Suk- Italian foods on the main floor of Casa- All rather remarkable for a young hothai Bangkok, Tammasak Chootong nova and operated a lucrative karaoke man from Cagliari, Sardinia, who went from Suay Restaurant Phuket and business upstairs which stayed open to London to learn English and is now Nino Scognamillo from La Casa Nostra until 3am. one of Southeast Asia’s leading chefs. Bangkok. “I had just opened my restaurant in “I was fortunate to work at Gros- “We will also have two pop-up sur- 1989 and within a year Casanova be- venor House in La Terrazza, their prises, a famous Italian mixologist who came the most popular place in Patong signature Italian restaurant, where will present signature cocktails for all Beach for Mediterranean cuisine. But I became obsessed with making fine customers and a famous Italian som- I had many challenges. When I arrived, cuisine. I was strongly influenced by melier from Hong Kong (three Michelin there was no good bread on Phuket. I found a source for Canadian wheat and Alessandro. made the yeast using Singha so I could develop my own line of bread products which was then only a small village including traditional bruschettas. But with a couple of little restaurants.” there was no coffee nor cheese and only After building Casanova into a res- small amounts of butter on the island taurant destination over the next 10 back then. Every month, I would drive years, he decided to again move, this to Singapore and load up on what I time to Phuket Town. needed to run my busy restaurant.” “Patong had grown and changed and Salvatore was no stranger to the I had a new family and wanted to live restaurant business when he opened a more normal life. I opened Salvatore Casanova. Born near Cagliari, Sardin- on Rasada Rd 20 years ago where I am ia, he migrated to Holland as a young still offering my classic Italian cuisine man and opened his first restaurant, based on my grandmother’s Sardinian Costa Esmeralda, using the recipes he recipes.” learned from his grandmother mixed The restaurant is a temple to Italian with his own homemade pastas. After country design complete with Corin- a dozen years, he came to Phuket on a thian columns, art and Salvatore’s very winter holiday and it changed his life. welcoming personality. His guests these “I loved swimming in the warm sea. days are mostly local Thais who thrive I decided to close my operations in the on his grilled Australian lamb and tra- Netherlands and move to Patong Beach ditional Sardinian pasta with bottarga.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 EVENTS 17 Phuket’s Best Burger 2019 Whose burger will reign supreme to become Phuket’s Best Burger 2019 ‘Dare to Dream’? 2015 winners Xana Beach Club.

different for Phuket, something to do gest and best ever. The venue at Phuket Would you like fries with that? SPONSORED with food and something fun. Boat Lagoon is fabulous and there are “I honestly never thought it would some awesome sponsors, such as Class veryone loves a great burger. be as big as it has got,” says Jay. “It was Act Media who have been with the The perfect ratio of burger to just a crazy idea I had which has grown event since the start. bun, the selection of choice over the past five years.” There will be live music on the stage ingredients and the overall per- “It was the history of burgers that with the likes of the Two Chef Band, sonality of the burger maestro also really interested me,” Jay went on, famous from Jason Wilder’s drivetime are all major factors in deter- “Burgers can be traced back to 1209 show, as well as some great children’s mining whether any hamburger when Genghis Khan’s army needed food activities, mixed drink shows, craft bev- is worthy of the label “Phuket’s that could be carried on their mounts erages and much much more. Best Burger.” and eaten easily with one hand while But what does the winner get? Well, ENow in its fifth year, Phuket’s Best they rode. Ground meat was the perfect not only do they get bragging rights for Burger has become one of Phuket’s choice, and if its good enough for Geng- one year and the Phuket’s Best Burger most loved events. This year Phuket’s his Khan then who are we to argue?” trophy, they also receive a host of other Best Burger will be getting all burger- After a couple of years of plan- prizes from the amazing sponsors. The licious at Boat Lagoon Marina on ning, which really meant going around prize fund is already over B250,000, Saturday, March 30. Restaurateurs Phuket eating burgers, and studying which includes a huge B180,000 worth and chefs will all compete to see whose burger competitions around the world, of advertising from Class Act Media burger reigns supreme to become the inaugural event was held in March and B25,000 worth of BBQ equipment At night I’d have these wonderful Phuket’s Best Burger 2019 “Dare to 2015 and the first ever winner was from The BBQ Shop. The other glorious dreams Dream.” Xana Beach Club. In 2016 Kata Rocks sponsors are Real Life Phuket and Im- Some kind of sensuous treat The event was conceptualised in were declared the winner and in 2017 age Asia, including windows magazine Not zucchini, fettuccine or Bulgar 2013 by Jay Leshark while he was work- it was the Thavorn Beach Village & and where to eat guide. wheat ing with Phuket Live radio and saving Spa and then again in 2018. So far, The Saturday, March 30 at Phuket Boat But a big warm bun and a huge hunk the Phuket airwaves with his weekend Thavorn Beach Village & Spa are the Lagoon, an event for all the family. of meat brunch radio show. Jay was looking for only ever two-time winner. And remember, as Jimmy Buffet Cheeseburger in paradise an event idea that would be something This year’s event is set to be the big- once sang: Heaven on earth with an onion slice.

@thephuketnews 18 ISLAND SCENE THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Leis, Robin and Kay. Photo: Mia Gillow Guests got the picture. Photo: Mia Gillow ROBIN GILLOW’S EXHIBITION ‘EXISTENCE’ GOES ON SHOW AT MOM TRI’S Guests enjoyed an evening of realist, impressionist and abstract art at the opening of Robin Gillow's latest exhibition ‘Existence’ at Mom Tri’s Wok gallery kitchen on Feb 1. ‘Existence’, which is on display until March 31, is Robin’s ninth exhibition in Phuket and is a tribute to her revived life as an artist as well as life in general.

Derrick, Gordon, Alasdair and Capt Richard Carr.

Laughs and smiles with Gordon et al. ALL HANDS ON D’DECK AT GROW BOATING NETWORKING EVENING Another great turnout at the Grow Boating Networking Evening on Feb 1, held at The D’Deck Bar at The Ao Po Grand Marina. Asia Pacific Superyachts generously agreed to be the food and drinks sponsors, availing attendees to sumptuous hot dogs and burgers from the BBQ and beverages between 5pm and 7pm. Thanks to the drinks sponsor Asia Pacific Superyachts and media partners The Phuket News, Live 89.5 & Phuket News TV.

Phil and Michel.

Ben, Craig, Phil and Ian.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 ISLAND SCENE 19

Dressed in blue but going green.

LE MERIDIEN AND UWC THAILAND Beauty and the bouquet. TEAM UP FOR SUSTAINABILITY MISS UNIVERSE FRANCE 2018 Through a new student-led initiative the Grade 6 classes at UWC Thailand International School (UWCT) and Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort have teamed up to provide elegant HOLIDAYS AT AMARI PHUKET and economical ways for Phuketians and visitors to make sustainable choices. The Amari Phuket’s representative, Pierre-Andre Pelletier, Regional Vice-President, classes have sourced and designed a range of sustainable bamboo and stainless-steel Operations – Southern Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives, gave a warm welcome products branded under the moniker ‘Plastic Free UWC’. Le Meridien Phuket Beach to Eva Colas, Miss Universe France 2018, this month. Eva stayed at Amari Phuket Resort in Karon was the first external outlet to agree to carry the student’s sustainable with her family after she completed the 67th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok. products.

Anchors away!

Libor Secka, Matthias Y. Sutter, Chef Jack and Chef Dietmar. IRON CHEF TANTALISES TASTE BUDS AT JW MARRIOTT HEADSTART SWAP DESKS FOR DECKS JW Marriott was honoured to bring chef Prasertchai Trongvanichnam, also known as Chef Jack, to Phuket this week. Chef Jack recently won the prestigious title WITH FUN-FILLED DAY AT SEA of ‘Iron Chef Thailand’ after appearing on the television competition. The award- Teachers and staff from HeadStart International School enjoyed a day at sea on Feb winning chef excited the palates of diners between Feb 4-7 with a mixture of Thai 2, taking advantage of the beautiful weather and amazing scenery surrounding the tapas and live cooking demonstrations. island. Karaoke, drinks and buffet food were available on board. Off-board activities included snorkelling in a nearby bay.

Bright as buttons. A certified success. BISP STUDENTS PASS EARLY ENTRY BRIGHT FUTURES AT RAJABHAT EXAMS WITH FLYING COLOURS UNI SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY Students from British International School, Phuket sat their IGCSE exams in Biology, Together with Phuket International Women’s Club and Phuket International Coordinated Science, Mathematics, International Mathematics or French (Early Entry) Women’s Foundation, scholarships were granted to seven successful candidates and achieved excellent scores. IGCSE Biology – 47 students (68% A* or A, 100% A*-C), who are studying a Hotels and Tourism program at Phuket Rajabhat University. IGCSE Mathematics – 14 students (100% A* or A) and IGCSE French Foreign language The ceremony took place on Jan 30. – 2 students (100% A*’s). Good luck everyone for your exams in June. thephuketnews @thephuketnews 20 EVENTS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

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Traditional Sunday Roast 11 ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ RIBS at O’Tool’s MON FEB Come join us for our WEEKLY BBQ EVERY Served from 2pm. Your Choice of either Roast FRIDAY served ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT at Two Beef, Chicken, Loin of Pork or Leg of Lamb Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Served with Roast & Boiled Potatoes, 3 Fresh Patong. Indulge in All You Can Eat BBQ Pork Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy. Only Ribs, Chicken and Sides for ONLY 495 BAHT! 350 Baht. Includes a Free Glass of House Red Our BBQ is famous at Two Chefs! Come try or White. See: www.otools-phuket.com us out and enjoy our mouthwatering pork ribs, flavor-bursting chicken and more! Join us for All you can eat BBQ night Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our 6pm – 11pm: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Famous Two Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD Sausages, Prawns and Squid, Salad buffet, - Stay for the Fun. www.twochefs.com Kata Choice of potatoes and sauces, bread, buns Beach 076-333-370 Kata Center 076-330-065 Sala Sunday Night and garlic bread. Reservation recommend- Karon 076-286-479 Patong 076-344-914. Steak & Seafood ed. B395 P/P. [email protected] Premium barbecue main course, including im- 081 891 4381. ported Australian Rib Eye, full rack of Lamb or 9 whole Phuket Lobster accompanied by buf- FEB fet of delicious appetizers. Live music from SAT 6.30pm. Premium BBQ. 1,700*Baht. Reserva- The Great Nai Harn Phuket tions, Sala Phuket, [email protected] Sunday Brunch 076 338 888. Every Sunday from 12:30 - 15:00 hrs Guests can savor delectable creations prepared by culinary maestro, Executive Chef Mark Jones, While enjoying spectacular views over Nai Harn Bay and listening to the sounds of Resident DJ Sun. THB 5,500 net per adult (With free- flow Simmer & Spice All you can eat BBQ Ribs night premium beverage handpicked by James Suck- Curry buffet, Great variety, Vibrant flavours. 6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served ling) THB 3,850 net per adult (food only) THB Every Monday from 18.30 - 21.30. Reserva- with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauc- 2,200 net per child aged from 6 to 18 (with free- tions, SALA Phuket, [email protected], es. Reservation recommended. 295 baht P.P. flow juices and soft drinks) For more informa- 076 338 888. [email protected], 081 891 4381. tion and bookings, please call +66 76 380 200 or [email protected] Sunday Roast All Day, 13 All Night WED FEB Come enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast EVERY SUNDAY at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in our Tradi- tional Sunday Roast ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT for ONLY 445 Baht! Enjoy a Large ALL YOU CAN EAT selection of your favorites! Featuring: Roast Aussie Beef, Pork Loin and Chicken. Roasted Sala Wednesday nights: Soul Heaven Saturdays with or Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Mixed Vegeta- bles Flavored with Thyme and Garlic. Yorkshire Ribs, beats, brews Lenny Fontana Pudding and Red Wine Gravy. Enjoy Live Mu- Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with Get your groove on with us this Saturday! Also sic from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two sweet corn chowder, blue cheese salad, moist joining the weekly DJ & Artist line up will be our Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the cornbread and finish it off with a bread and but- resident DJ Chris | DJ Grant Collins | DJ Viki Fun. RESERVE Your Table Now Online at bit.ly/ Family Fun Day ter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flowing and Love Heavenly Dancers plus Dream Beach’s in TwoChefsReservations Check out more details Family Fun Day at Firefly Pool & Restaurant, your toes tapping as you wash down those ten- house musicians on rotation, Live Sax, Live Pi- on our website at bit.ly/TwoChefsEvents Res- The Pavilions Residences on 10th February der ribs with a bucket of craft brews. Full Rack ano & Live Percussion ** Pick Up Shuttle Trans- ervations, Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata 2019. Join the BBQ buffet, Live music, Live auc- set B1,600, Half Rack set B1,200, bucket of fer Available ** Reservations, Dream Beach Beach and Patong., Kata Beach 076-333-370 tion & prizes and Kids zone. Price: 1,500 baht craft brews B800. Reservations, SALA Phuket Club, [email protected], 098 Kata Center 076-330-065 Karon 076-286-479 for adult, 500 baht for children under 12 years. Resort and Spa. Email: events@sala phuket. 048 3500. Patong 076-344-914. call 076 317 600. com or call 076 338 888.

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PIWC - Annual Fundraiser 2019 Happy Valentine’s Day Phuket International Women’s Club Annual Fund- raiser 2019. At Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Celebrate Valentine’s day with your loved one on February 16, 2019. Start from 18.30. Dress- this year at The Pavilion Phuket. Ignite romance code: Rock or Pop. Tickets 2,500 baht; Buffer, The 22nd Bay Regatta 2019 with 360 Bar’s bubbles and Oysters (priced welcome drink and Live Band. All proceeds go The 22nd Bay Regatta is expected to be the big- at THB 3,990 net per couple), or seduce your Phuket Sundowners to PIWC scholarship fund. Ticketing & info: info@ gest yet and will firmly stand out as one of South Valentine with The Pavilion Club’s Aphrodisiac piwc-phuket.com - Mar 2019 East Asia’s finest yachting events. Taking place 5-courses set menu (priced at THB 5,990++ AustCham Thailand is delighted to invite mem- in some of the most beautiful scenery the region per couple). Reservations, The Pavilion Phuket, bers and guests from AustCham and partner has to offer, the four days racing and daily prize- [email protected], 076 21 chambers to join our Phuket Sundowners to be giving dinners will bring a buzz of excitement 317 600. held on Friday 8th March, 2019, at the Angsana to Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. More info at: FEB THU Laguna Phuket. Cost: Baht 500 for AustCham facebook.com/bayregatta members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. Baht 900 for non- 14 members. FEB THU 3 PIWC - February 2019 luncheon WED APR February’s venue promises to be a treat. Lunch Wine & Dine your sweetheart will be held at Taste Yamu (Formerly Breeze Celebrate love. Celebrate romance. Spend a Restaurant). 224, Moo 7, Tambon Paklok, Am- romantic evening with your beloved and make phoe Thalang, Phuket. Members 700 baht. Non them feel even more special with these unfor- Members 850 baht. Registration will commence gettable events. Soulful foo, sultry serenades, at 11.30am. For those North of the island, a mini- Do Something Different This and shows complete this night of hearts. ‘Sea van will be leaving from Villa Market in Laguna at Valentine’s Day of love’ romantic dinner by the beach. THB 10.50am sharp. Bring your partner or friend for 45 minutes of 16,000++ per couple (Limited to 12 couples). heart opening yoga with Laurence followed ‘Love never felt so good’ buffet dinner at Pa- by 45 minutes of mindful meditation guided by karang with shows. THB 2,200++ per adult / 1 Pierre. Take a moment to give thanks to all that THB 199++ per child. ‘Amore MIO’ set dinner MAR Hospitality Golf at Portofino Terrace. THB 5,000++ per couple. FRI is good in your relationship, your life and the Challenge 2019 Reservations, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Re- world. Make your reservation today! Limited to The 4th Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge sort, [email protected], 20 people only. Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm. Free charity golf tournament will take place on the 076 370 100 ext. 5307. of charge. Thanyapura Wellness Centre. 3rd April 2019, with an amazing day of gourmet golf at Laguna Golf Phuket Course all in aid of The Children First Fund. Why not come and join the event with some great local hole sponsors treating all the golfers to some fun challenges Grow Boating and exciting Food and Beverage service. We Networking Evening are proud to have 89.5FM and Phuket News TV as our Media Partner and Sponsor. Visit The Grow Boating Networking Evening for March www.asean-events.com or email mark@asean- 2019 will be held at The Speakeasy Yacht Club, Valentine’s Day Celebration events.com Valentine’s Dinner at The Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. Please @ Friendship Beach Resort contact us if you would like to be our drinks spon- Valentine’s Day Celebration @ Friendship at Infuse Restaurant sors. There will be a light buffet sponsored by The Beach Waterfront Resort. Enjoy Live Blues, Celebrate this St. Valentine’s Day with a roman- Speakeasy Yacht Club and special prices on your 27 Rock, & Jazz Classics w/ Fiddlehead & Friends. tic dinner at Infuse Restaurant. Enjoy a 4-course favourite local drinks. Come and join in the fun, eve- APR Special Four Course Romantic Dinner includ- meal infused with our love and live piano music ryone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop SAT ing a bottle of selected beverages. Ala - Carte to add up to this special atmosphere. Compli- your business card or register at the bar. We hope Menu also Available. For bookings call (66) 89 mentary shuttle available from Boat Avenue. For to see you there and if you know anyone you think 728 5304 or email [email protected] more info and reservations call +6676609548 or would be interested in coming please invite them Chef Charlie, 27/1 Soi Mittrapap Rawai Phuket, email [email protected]. along. To join our mailing list please send an email [email protected], (66) 89 728 5304. to [email protected] For more info www.facebook.com/events/306692660180317/

Romantic Dinner on St. Valentine’s Day Blue Horizon WCGC Valentine’s Dinner at Two Feel the love and enjoy an evening of pure lux- Thailand 2019 Chefs Bar & Grill ury romance. Treat your sweetheart to an unfor- The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Chal- Spend heart’s day with your special someone at gettable 6-course meal with spectacular views lenge continues in 2019 with the top 10% of Two Chefs Bar & Grill. A lovely feast for 2 for just over Nai Harn Bay. Listen to romantic sounds, Boat Lagoon Weekend 1-2 teams (2 people per team) from each qualifier THB1995. Enjoy 2 Glasses of Sparkling drinks, indulge in scrumptious culinary delights and sip gaining entry to the Thailand Final on the 27th of 400g Grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin , 4 Large on carefully selected beverages. 14th February March 2019 April 2019 at Laguna Golf Club Phuket. Promi- Prawns, Vegetable Medley, Bearnaise, Red 2019 starts at 7:00 pm THB 4,750 net per per- Beat & Bite. Music & Food & Fun. From 6.00 pm nent sponsors provide an all-expenses paid trip Wine, Pepper, Chili Sauce, and Garlic Sauteed son (food only). On Nai Harn beach. Advance till 10.00 pm. at Lagoon Quay. พบกับงานแสดงดนตรี to the World Final at Oitavoss Dunes in Cascais, Potatoes. Top it up with a sweet treat of Eton reservation is essential. Reservations, The Nai อาหาร และความสนุกหลากหลายรูปแบบ ทีงานโบ๊ทลากูนวีคเอนด์่ Portugal. For more details and to sign up con- Mess (Meringue, Whipped Cream, Raspber- Harn Phuket, [email protected] Phuket Boat Lagoon, Phuket Boat Lagoon tact [email protected]

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Sunreef 60 Loft, year 2016, Toyota GT 2013 - FT86 White sand beach Immaculate condition, QUICK SELL REDUCED PRICE 29 Rai with breathtaking views and 128 meter of white 185,000 baht day charter includes over 1M baht in options; GT Brembo brakes, sand beach frontage on Koh Yao Yai, just 20 minutes All prices are for up to 6 people, include: - land Adjustable suspension, performance exhaust. Pioneer from Phuket away, secure Chanote tittle, public con- transfers, lunch, soft drinks, water, tea/coffee and AVH-X8850BT with Audison sound system. ADV7.1SL. 1 crete road, water, electricity and ready to build for sale selected beverages, fruits and services of a captain Piece forged rims. B1.5M OBO, Dan Miles, [email protected], 065 direct from owner for only 5.5 mln per Rai. Montha, montha_phuket@yahoo. and a stewardess. Charters start at 9 am, finish at 5 pm. Hours can be adjusted. 621 5541, Thai 091 165 9332 com, 095 0147888. Pavel, [email protected], +7 984 188-62-89. Pavel (WhatsApp) +7 914 790- 73-78 Pavel (WhatsApp) +66 83-475-7351 Pavel + +35799989736 (WhatsApp) 1 Bedroom Condo Kata Sale Subaru XV Lovely condo at Utopia Kata for Sale. Completed in 2017 FOR SALE AIR BERTH M320 Cross trek bought new 2013. Well maintained, glass coat- 250,000THB incl VAT. For boat up to 32 feet / and close to Kata Beach. Fully furnished. Close to res- ing, rust proofing, new tires, single owner. Must see! Nicha taurants and amenities. Great views. Rental programme. 9.5 metres. Contact: Asia Yacht Agency Co., Ltd. Residence, 0892873128. [email protected], 081-894 -3234 Full facilities. Dimtry, 082 030 7199. B7,100,000 (French/English), 086-269-0808 (Thai/English). FINANCIAL, LEGAL Mai Khao 1 Bed Condo Sale Mai Khao Beach Condo-Great condo. 5mins from Splash BUSINESS FOR SALE Jungle Water Park. Wonderful location and is a must see. B5,300,000, Christine, 0948411918. Golden Business Loan money for bail Pablo, [email protected], Whats up +79841886289 Whats up URGENT SALE Opportunity +79147907378 Brand new two story massage shop for sale with high end fur- 2 Bed Condo Bangtao niture. 10 Beds, 6 chairs and nail Salon. Great opportunity for Phuket high season. B900,000 ono, Lek, Soi Post Office, Patong Beach Mandala Condominium - Wonderful spacious Road, [email protected], 099 362 7979 MOTORBIKES FOR SALE condo. Great location near Bangtao beach and Laguna. 184sqm with private pool and tropical gardens. B15,900,000, Andy, 083 800 1888 CARS, TRUCKS FOR SALE Ducati Multistrada 2012 2012 Model Multistrada. Perfect condition. Only 23,000 kms. Faithfully maintained. Have panniers and 15 liter tank bag. 1 Bed Condo in Kamala Mitsubishi 2.0 GT Steve, [email protected], 081-734-8309. MontAzure Twinpalms Residence-Great condo Mivec Auto located in Kamala. The ultimate in luxury. Has Excellent Condition. Modifications on the car - Dual got to be seen to be believed. Fantatsic facili- stainless steel exhaust, Bonnet, front & rear bumper, PERSONAL SERVICES ties in this resort condo. B15,800,000, Tina, side skirts are Evo X Upgrade, Tinted windows and 0872699206. Upgraded alloy wheels. THB 470,000. Call Lek 0991677378. Business Services Providing International Clients with Complete Debt Recovery Solutions PASAK LAND PASAK LAND 3.9MB 510 Toyota Soluna - cheap! in the Phuket. Pablo, [email protected], +66952688880 and Year 2000, under 200,000km, recently changed battery, +35799989736 (WhatsApp) 3.9MB 510 sq.m. sq.m. Chanote checked engine - all works. Has dents and scratches but Private location in prestige area. Outstanding starts every time and goes from A to B. 0836012526. Chanote Value. Call owner (Alan): 084 0657590.

PROPERTY WANTED Sale - Koh Kaew, 2-Bed Condo 2012 Ford Ranger 2.2 Open Cab 2-Bedroom Royal Phuket Marina Condo. Must be 78,000km. Six-gear manual transmission. Looks The Heights Phuket - Freehold seen to be believed. So much space! 195m2 Stylish, URGENT SALE and feels like a new car, treated like a baby by its Interested Buyers looking for Foreign Freehold Units at the Height Phuket, if Tastefully-Decorated Condominium Fully Furnished single owner. Engine clean as. Full set of new tyres. you are an owner or have any available units, please contact: +66872699206 Overlooking Yacht Marina an absolute bargain @ B500,000. Call 081 427 5168. or email [email protected] 13.5 Million Baht, Christine, 0948411918

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Mueang Phuket 1 Bed URGENT SALE Condo Wonderful 1 Bedroom Condo near Central Festival area. Just 10 minutes to Panwa Beach. A must see!!! Fully furnished and conveniently located. Amenities close by as well as tourist attractions. Full condo facilities. B2,500,000, Christine, 094 841 1918.

Villa for sale Important VILLA with 5 bed- rooms and 5 bathrooms. Gar- den 1300 square meters, 16x4 pool. Fully furnished Mediterra- nean style. Private negotiation. Owner, Loch Palm Golf Kathu, Phuket, 080 603 4079 English and Thai

Dream Village Phuket house 2bed 2bath 295sqm land 100sqm living + veranda, compl. reno- vated.: new water, electric., tiles, paint in/out, windows, 3A/C, built in kitchen. 0870608400 engl/ german [email protected] , 4.9mill.

Single story home for sale 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 1 living room, 2 cars parking space. Fully furnished, Jacuzzi, walk-in wardrobes, garden and swimming pool with Sala. Can do more build-in. Sunny, sunny@transinco. eu, 0823775555. PROPERTY FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR SALE

Unique Investment House for Sale RPM by owner Opportunity URGENT SALE A Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, Unique investment opportunity not URGENT SALE or Rent, Rawai 155sqm. Foreign FREEHOLD. Archi- to be missed: 5 pool villas, big land, Cape Lam Promthep, tect remodel in tropical white. Jacuzzi. Rawai - Nature area, be- large entertaiment areas, parking All round beautiful views. Completely garages and private gates. More side sea. Swimming. Very furnished to a high standard. Very quiet, just live and enjoy info www.thegardenkptphuket.com motivated owner leaving Thailand. www.thegardenkptphuket.com your life. If you want to Available to agents. Priced at 16MB make money perfect for or offers. Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, 076 360 943. bggvirgo@ building Rental Homes gmail.com or Healing or Mediation center - Chanote land is not the way to go. We can’t own anything here Penthouse for sale with Thai wife unless stay 432.44 Sqm.Penthouse for sale: together a long time and can take everything so best to Rent Land and 1 Bed Condoin Kamala 320 Degree view of Patong bay URGENT SALE Great 1 Bed Condo just 200m fromKa- have contract with a Thai. - All houses this area some WORTH MILLIONS and city. Private pool. 22nd floor mala Beach. Comes with pool and on- OF EUROS ARE ON, “ LAND RENTED FROM GOVERNMENT,” FOR (top floor) at Andaman Beach site restaurant. Fantastic location and APPROXIMATELY 1000 BAHT A YEAR FOR AS LONG AS YOU WANT. Condominium, Patong, Phuket, not to be missed. Fully furnished with “You can Sell your Right to Occupy to others,” – this is LEGAL - Same Thailand. Condo Facilities. see appliances. Homestay or investment. as Crown Land in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and America, but still beachsuites.com/gallery. No B5,417,000. Call Andy. 083 800 1888 hasn’t stopped people from building expensive homes and title can be up broker please. 60 Million Baht graded with time - 12 million baht sale or 30,000 baht rent (one year rent O.N.O., Songpan, [email protected], 081 737 8662. in advance) - Almost 3 rai BESIDE THE SEA ( Zoned Yellow) CAN BUILD MULTIPLE HOMES, Healing or Meditation Center - TWO HOUSES, One large house 2 bedrooms and 2 bath, 2 decks, One Small House 1 bedroom 1 Bed Condo Sale Rawai and 1 bath 1 deck 12million or 30,000 month Andy, capt_canada42@yahoo. Saturdays Residence beautiful condo in Rawai. Taste- com, 091 823 2271. fully decorated with class. Short drive to beach. All COMMUNITY PROPERTY FOR condo amenities. Looks so good that you do need to see to believe. You will fall in love at first sight. B6,300,000, SALE Dimitry, [email protected], 082 030 7199 1 Bed Condo for Sale in Rawai 5-Bed Pool Villa The Title Rawai, Phuket This beachfront 1 Bedroom condominium is located in one of the 1.2 Rai Rawai premier developments on Rawai Beach. Also, Villa with 4 beds, open-plan living the beauty, luxury, and durability of this condo area, western kitchen. Separate is immediately apparently from its genuine teak 1-bed guest suite. Separate workshop wooden flooring. Designed with absolute care and laundry. Pool 11mx5m, large and attention to detail! Also, only the highest quality materials have been selected private garden, residential area. 2-Bed Furnished throughout, and every square metre of useful space is utilised to the fullest. www.thaivillaonline.com Price - Kathu House for Rent Furthermore, the large common area has 3 swimming pools. Also, there are 2 B15,750,000. 0844477247. 2bd/2bth furnished house for rent in saunas, and a fitness room. 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thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SPORT 29 Stalemate on the lawn Europe retain their title as the Pryder Cup ends in a tightly contested draw scraping the win at 6-5 and CRICKET closing the match at a 7-7 draw.

Robert Knight Technically the European team retained the Pryder Cup, ragging rights, (or a but in a magnanimous (some beverage for some) as might say downright stupid) Bwell as the prestigious sporting gesture, they agreed Pryder Cup were all at stake to share the trophy and to as 16 bowlers from eight na- the relief of the ROW team tions faced off in the annual declined the opportunity of Europe versus the Rest of the claiming their free beverage. World team competition on Stand out players on the Saturday (Feb 2) day were Jan Angel, Rob With two evenly matched Knight and Dean Lambert sides, predictions were divided for the Europeans with 2.5 as to who would win this year’s points each whilst Dirk scored challenge match. a credible two points for the Crucially, team and lane Above: Both teams celebrated their welcomed draw together. Right: UK county player Dorothy Barker bowls for Europe. ROW team. selections for the fours, pairs The next ‘major’ is the and eights singles games, and defeated whilst the other game a perfect 2-0 record. to the limit by ‘Silent Assassin’ This left Roger Goodwin Phuket Open on Saturday order of play (and when to play ended in a draw, leaving the With two rounds of singles Kenta Lindberg. for the ROW and Peter Kuschel Feb 23. All are welcome to the strongest players) by the scores at Europe 0.5 and ROW still to come and eight points A great round for the ROW for Europe to go head-to-head, enter but precedence is given captains, would, as always, 1.5 after the first round. still available, the Europeans team who now led 6-4 with standing at 5-5 prior to the to Kamala Lawn Bowls Club play a leading role. The shock result in the thought they were playing it just four games left, and surely last end. In all, there were members. As holders of the trophy, fours was not going to be the safe by having two of their expected to take the trophy 1,280 bowls delivered in the Kamala Pairs competition Europe, needed only a draw first on a day that the form supposed strongest players needing only 1.5 points from competition and with one ball has been brought forward to to retain the trophy whilst book was overturned. in each group. A decision that the remaining games. remaining Peter was holding March 9. for the ROW 8.5 points was Europe then top-loaded seemed to backfire as both However, as the old say- shot. Talk about pressure on Kamala Lawn Bowls is their magic number. One their doubles team, which Larry (Weechai) Fitzpatrick ing goes, “It’s not over un- Roger as he delivered the open six days a week, all are point would be awarded proved to be a wise decision and Ron (Canuk) Blackwood til la chica gorda canta.” 1,280th bowl, with players from welcome to this friendly, ca- for a win, half a point for a as they prevailed 3-1 in the scored notable victories against In the second round of singles, both teams and the band of sual club with all equipment draw and no points for a loss. doubles to lead by 3.5 to 2.5 UK county player Dorothy Europe stormed through with spectators looking on. provided. In the fours there was a sur- going into the singles. New- Barker and Ulf Danielsson three wins out of three, leaving Could he deliver? The an- prise result as the usually comer Dirk Van den Bussche whilst for the ROW team the score at 7-6 to Europe with swer was YES. Roger’s drive For further information contact strong European team were was holding form early on with George Sasanow was pushed one game still to play. bowl knocked Peter out of shot, the club on 099-1307255.

@thephuketnews 30 SPORT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Phuket’s youth train with Chelsea Continued from page 32 international development of- system is based on a not-for- ...Gogo is head coach of Suc- ficer, Laurie Griffin, to coach profit model and four years cess FC Academy – a youth youth players in Phuket at an into the programme, we are football academy where he evening session last Tuesday coaching over 1,000 young provides structured training (Feb 5) with Success FC Acad- players every week.” for local youth after school at emy at the Prince of Songkla Griffin went on to explain the Prince of Songkla Univer- University, Phuket campus that the programme – which sity, Phuket campus football football grounds. started with two members of grounds. Proud parents watch “It is a great privilege to staff and is now in its 45th coun- in the stands as their children, have such an outstanding coach try – shares the same vision proudly sporting Success FC training our local players, as Thanyapura in giving back jerseys, strive to be the next passing on great knowledge to local communities, with Ronaldo. and stirring up new excitement coaching education workshops Thanyapura Sports Resort for the sport,” Wallace said. given to help develop quality in Thalang is aiming to do Laurie Griffin, who has coaches who would be able to more for youth football in Success FC players with Chelsea’s Laurie Griffin (back, 2nd from left) and Gogo (back, worked at Chelsea for the past sustain and drive the vision Phuket, seeking to work with 2nd from right) after their training session last Tuesday. four years, having worked for forwards. all clubs to help support the Manchester United before that, A Chelsea International game on the island with the the league through community the Success FC Academy,” time, which is something we works specifically in develop- Player Development Project help of a new appointment in coaching to raise the profile of Wallace told The Phuket News. want to help facilitate,” Wal- ing youth players. He travels (hosted by Thanyapura Sports Steve Wallace, the company’s the sport and promote the new “What impressed me was the lace said. all over the world coaching Resort) will take place from Football Head Coach & Busi- league, which struggled to gain structured format of the coach- “Football has always been a young players and coaches, April 15-18. Young boys and ness Development Manager. popularity when it began in ing. Gogo and his team have sport that brings communities with the sole aim of helping girls will have the opportunity Wallace, who played for Pre- 1996 in a country dominated a very professional approach together and we want to use to develop football in places to train with professional youth mier League side Newcastle by baseball, American football and are truly dedicated to the football to try to benefit local where the youth can benefit coaches from Chelsea FC on United as a school boy and and basketball. However, the cause.” communities. This is why with the most from it. their first ever visit to Phuket. then coached with the club’s league has grown significantly Wallace volunteered as a the help of Thanyapura we “Our goal at Chelsea is youth programmes, moved to over the years with total at- coach to help the kids in the could call on Chelsea FC to to embed positive roots and Camp Registration opens at Phuket in 2018 after spending tendance at games in 2018 academy while starting to offer their expertise in having make a positive impact on 8am on Monday Feb 11 at 15 years in the states work- reaching 8,552,503 compared study Thai. this event with Success FC local communities,” Griffin www.thanyapura.com ing as a football coach and with 2,215,019 in 2002. It wasn’t long before Wal- this evening,” he explained. told The Phuket News. “Our Pre-registration is available club consultant, including Now one of Wallace’s pri- lace took up his new role at Wallace emphasised that of all ‘Here to Play, Here to Stay’ now with minimum three nights development work for MLS mary goals is to promote and Thanyapura which came at a the big clubs he has worked initiative is dedicated to build- hotel stay at Thanyapura. (Major League Soccer) – the grow football in Phuket. fitting time to bring together with, Chelsea have stood out ing education and football To register, call and ask for the country’s top professional “When I first arrived in their shared vision of nurturing as the most professional and training platforms for children Thanyapura sports booking football league. Phuket, I used to go for runs the island’s footballing youth. community-focused. around the world. Everything department on 076-336-000 He was part of a group of around the university grounds “There has been no youth Thanyapura enlisted the we deliver is exactly the same Email [email protected] coaches tasked with promoting which is where I discovered league on the island for some proficiency of Chelsea’s senior as what we do in the UK. Our for more information.

New England Patriots fans lined the streets of Boston on Tuesday for a parade to celebrate their NFL team’s Super Bowl 53 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Photo: AFP

Boston hails patriots famous “duck boats” – vehicles that can NFL handle streets or water – and waved at cheer- ing spectators in unusually warm weather HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF of 61ºF (16ºC) under partly cloudy skies. people lined the streets of downtown Red, white and blue confetti fell along Boston on Tuesday (Feb 5) for a Super the parade route as screaming fans, many Bowl victory parade to celebrate the New wearing jerseys of their beloved Patriots England Patriots capturing their sixth NFL and some waiting six hours for a prime championship. viewing spot, greeted players along the The Patriots defeated the Los Angeles route from the Hynes Convention Center Rams 13-3 on Sunday (Feb 3) in Super Bowl to City Hall. 53 at Atlanta to win their third NFL crown Sports championship parades are get- in five seasons and a record-equallnig sixth ting to be common for Boston teams in in 18 campaigns. the 21st Century, with six for the Patriots Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom and Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Brady, six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Sox enjoying one last October 31 after Bill Belichick and Julian Edelman, the capturing the World Series for the fourth Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, held the time in 15 seasons. championship trophy high into the air for The Boston Bruins won the 2011 Na- all to see from the back of a truck. tional Hockey League crown and the Boston Other teammates rode in the city’s Celtics claimed the NBA title in 2008.

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[email protected] Phuket’s Europe team retains the Sport Pryder Cup > p29 TRAINING WITH CHELSEA Thanyapura flies in Chelsea FC coach to train the island’s local youth moving to Phuket where his vision FOOTBALL for the island’s youth took form. Poria Mermand “When I came to Phuket I saw [email protected] an opportunity to help build and nurture the young talent here,” Gogo ootball in Phuket has been told The Phuket News. plagued with turmoil with the “There are many children who Fisland’s flagship club, Phuket love to play football, love to compete FC, announcing its termination in and dream of playing alongside their November 2017 after a mere eight- idols and need good quality coaching year lifespan. and guidance to get there.” The club was unable to pay The former pro spoke of how outstanding debts totalling B83 football can be a gateway to great million after being sued by three career opportunities around the former international players after country – something he is passionate their contracts were terminated by Chelsea’s Laurie Griffin sits with about helping to create. the club for alleged misbehaviour. Success FC’s youth players at the “Football not only has the ability Following the termination of the training session on Tuesday. to open doors, it also improves physi- club, Chonburi FC took over the cal and mental health – something I island’s football representation by Naturally this lost a fair few sup- about Phuket’s footballing future is Tero FC) who currently play in Thai feel strongly about,” Gogo explained. forming and managing Banbueng porters who were already hanging on Jarupong Sangpong, or Gogo as he League 2 having been relegated from “Which is why I decided to set up Phuket City Football Club, playing by a thread after years of uncertainty, is known on the pitch. Gogo played the top flight last season. an academy for local children to out of none other than Banbueng leaving the island’s football scene professionally for Bangkok-based After his retirement from profes- train regularly with good quality Municipality Stadium in Chonburi, in the shadow of its former status. clubs Army United FC and Police sional football, Gogo became an as- coaching.” which happens to be 900km away. One man who remains optimistic Tero FC (formally known as BEC sistant coach at Army United before Continued on page 30

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