Cherng Talay Makes History As First Local Wastewater-Treatment Plants Come Online

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The putrid pools of wastewater on the beaches monk’s eyes at Bang Tao and Surin are hoped to soon be a thing of the past. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

CHERNG TALAY MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST LOCAL WASTEWATER-TREATMENT PLANTS COME ONLINE

Waranya Prompinpiras at a cost of B355.52 million. A total Srisoonthorn, took on a B1.65mn we will have to offer a new contract, [email protected] of B248,773,025 of the budget was contract to service the ailing waste- as that is required under the Thai provided by the Environmental Fund water treatment sites back to opera- government procurement legislation,” he popular tourist beach areas operated by the Office of Natural Re- tional condition. The maintenance Mr MaAnn explained. SPORT PAGE 32 of Bang Tao and Surin Beach sources and Environmental Policy and and repairs began on Jan 1 and were “The contract for operating the two Ton Phuket’s west coast make Planning (Onep), and B106,746,975 completed last Saturday (Feb 23), Mr plants for seven months is for about Thai Fight fest history today (Mar 1) as the first was provided by the Cherng Talay MaAnn explained. B3.2mn. If offered for a whole year, wastewater-treatment plants serving Tambon Administration Organisation Today (Mar 1), the company will the amount will be about B5.6mn,” the areas are brought online – the first (OrBorTor). bring both facilities online, operating he added. ropes in local major step forward in the hope of However, both facilities fell into 24 hours a day, he said. The cost includes conducting fighters, legends eradicating the putrid pools of black disrepair after laying idle while no Cherng Talay OrBorTor signed an regular water-quality tests to ensure wastewater that have gathered on the company entered bids to operate and initial contract with Kwan Rawee Co the wastewater being released post- two beaches for more than a decade. maintain the two plants. Ltd to operate the plants for just seven treatment complies with environmental The two wastewater plants – Late last year that changed, Cherng months, from Mar 1- Sep 30, 2019. regulations, Mr MaAnn noted. one located near each beach – were Talay OrBorTor Chief MaAnn Sam- “This is because the contract Both the Surin Beach and Bang built under government contract by ran told The Phuket News this week. cannot extend beyond the fiscal Tao plants have been built beside the Prayongsil Karnyotha Co Ltd over Local company Kwan Rawee year (ending Sept 30), which official beaches where local major canals that five years, from 2012 though 2017, Co Ltd, with its office located in budgets must adhere to. After that, run through the neighbourhoods... CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Police to rein in tourists hooning on motorbikes in News Patong > page 4 Cherng Talay tackles wastewater eyesores Frenchwoman deported Continued from page 1 ...empty onto the sand. for vaping e-cig in Karon “This is to make sure that Tanyaluk Sakoot Cecilia Cornu went with no sheets or mattresses we treat as much of the dirty [email protected] public on French TV. before returning home. water as we can before it is Screengrab: France Cornu claims the ordeal released into the sea,” Mr olice have responded 3 / FranceInfo cost her a total of approximately MaAnn explained. to complaints made by 8,000 euros (B286,000) in legal The main sludge separa- Workers complete the Pa French tourist who fees and travel expenses. tion tanks and the secondary finishing touches to one of was apprehended in Karon for Karon Police Chief Col treatment tanks at both sites the plants last week. possession of an e-cigarette. Prasarn Hankotha on Wednes- have been installed under- Cecilia Cornu, 31, in Phuket day (Feb 27) flatly denied ground in order to not create as there is no room to store for a family holiday, was caught Cornu’s claim that his officers visible eyesores, and to keep treated water, but the Surin by Karon Police holding an e- demanded a B40,000 bribe. the stench to a minimum, Mr plant does have a storage fa- cigarette on Jan 30 whilst on a “Karon Police had nothing MaAnn explained. cility. During the dry season, scooter with her fiancée as her to do with that,” he asserted. Cherng Talay OrBorTor such as now, this treated water parents and brother followed “We had to confiscate her has already installed sewers will be used for watering behind. passport to prevent her from throughout the areas imme- gardens and roadside trees or Cornu claims she was trial date set for Feb 11. Her she thought was to collect her leaving the country before trial, diately adjacent to the two put to some other beneficial stopped by four police officers return flight was scheduled passport. Upon arriving at the which is a normal procedure,” wastewater plants. Sewers use,” Mr MaAnn said, adding who snatched the e-cigarette for the following day. immigration office, she was told he said. “Police then sent her installed in Cherng Talay Moo that any excess treated water and demanded B40,000, which She posted bail of B100,000 that she would be transferred to the Phuket Immigration 2 and Moo 5 will feed the from the Surin plant will be she refused to pay. and was released the same day to Bangkok for deportation. Office on Feb 11 to process Bang Tao station, while the emptied onto the beach. She claims she was then pending trial. Cornu was then taken to her deportation via Bangkok.” waste pipes laid throughout Also, as a last-gasp meas- arrested and taken to Karon On Feb 11 Cornu attended Bangkok where she claims Asked about Cornu’s case, Moo 3 will feed the Surin ure to clean dirty water in the Police Station where officers Phuket Provincial Court where she spent four days and three Phuket Immigration Chief Beach plant. canal at Bang Tao, an ozone tried to bully her into paying she was convicted for the of- nights in a prison cell shared Col Kathathorn Kumthieng “Treated wastewater from water-treatment machine is in a bribe. fence and says she was fined with 60 other women in dire said, “I don’t know about Ms the Bang Tao plant will be operation near the southern end Cornu was charged, her B827. She was then sent to conditions where she had to Cecilia’s complaint. It is not released straight into the sea of Bang Tao Beach, he added. passport confiscated and a Phuket Immigration for what sleep on a hard, dirty floor an important issue.”

Phuket City Municipality urges residents to conserve water PHUKET CITY MUNICIPALITY IS urging residents to use tap water sparingly in order to make water-supply reserves last throughout the dry season, and has issued its second warning in a week that water pressure may be introduced in order to conserve water-supply reserves. The notice was issued last Thursday (Feb 21), as Thailand officially entered its hot season. Although Phuket during this period experi- Phuket City Municipality is urging residents ences isolated thundershowers from time to to use tap water sparingly in order to make time, rainfall is relatively rare and will not water-supply reserves last throughout the return until the southwest monsoon returns dry season. Image: Phuket City Municipality in May, Phuket City Municipality explained in its notice, which read: eration from all people to save water so there “We ask people to save water throughout is enough water to use later,” the notice read. the dry season. We ask people to cooperate The notice was the second warning in the as follows: same week that Phuket City Municipality 1. Please use water sparingly and store had issued cautioning that water rationing water in a container for use in case water may be introduced within city limits and in supply becomes weak or stops. nearby areas. 2. The Phuket City Municipality water Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana supply division will have to reduce (mains) earlier last week explained that Phuket City water pressure from 10am - 5pm and from Municipality provides tap water to more than 10pm - 5am in Talad Nua and Talad Yai 18,096 residences in Phuket Town and nearby subdistricts. Areas far from mains supply areas and admitted that water reserves were points or on high ground will have weak lower than usual for this time of year – but water pressure or water flow will stop. also called on residents to not panic. 3. Please check pipes in your house to “If people do need urgent supply of water, ensure water is not wasted (through leaks). please call the (Department of Disaster Pre- If you find leaky or broken pipes, please vention and Mitigation) DDPM hotline 199 inform the Phuket City Municipality water or Phuket City Municipality at 076-211111 supply division by calling 076-211130 (24 or the Phuket City Municipality hotline 1132 hours). for help,” she said. “Phuket City Municipality requests coop- The Phuket News

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Eakkapop Thongtub to round up stray dogs in all dogs within the coming week. and Tanyaluk Sakoot tourist areas, starting with “Now we are moving all [email protected] tourism areas at Ao Nang dogs that we have already Beach and Phi Phi Island,” caught from the Krabi Live- 5-year-old Finnish Mr Sorawit said. stock Office to the Animal boy was attacked by “We will continue this in Husbandry and Genetic Im- A a pack of stray dogs at many places across the country provement Office in Krabi Ao Nang Beach in Krabi last for the safety of tourists,” he Noi subdistrict because there Wednesday (Feb 20), spurring added. is not enough space at the a rapid reaction from local and “We ask for cooperation Krabi Livestock Office for national officials. from local people because of- all the dogs,” Mr Junelachat The boy, Eemi Nikula, ficers will catch (and remove) explained. suffered scratches and bites any dogs even if they have not The Ao Nang OrBorTor to his torso, back and buttocks caused any harm,” Mr Sorawit will continue with this cam- and has a wound about five explained. paign,” he assured. centimetres long on his right “But we will find a suit- “NGOs have put pressure calf. The most dangerous able place for the dogs to live on Ao Nang OrBorTor officials wound was a bite to his neck Five-year-old Finnish boy Eemi Nikula pictured recovering from his ordeal at Krabi without disturbing or harming over this, but this order is where fangs had punctured two Nakharin International Hospital. Photo: Sutee Krabii tourists,” he stressed, counter- beyond Ao Nang OrBorTor’s holes near his Adam’s apple. ing comments online from level of authority,” he said. Eemi was rushed to Krabi Suddenly he saw a pack the pack of dogs captured and him with gifts of condolences people calling for officials to Meanwhile, young Finnish Nakharin International Hos- of four to five dogs attack his held for observation for any for the attack. cull strays. boy Eemi was discharged from pital, where doctors treated son, he said. signs of rabies. Meanwhile, the national Junelachat Junelaphet, a Krabi Nakarin International his wounds. He was also vac- He ran to intervene and The dog round-up was Director-General of the De- veterinarian with Krabi Pro- Hospital on Monday (Feb 25), cinated for rabies and tetanus, with the help of people nearby quickly expanded to include partment of Livestock De- vincial Livestock Office, told Krabi Provincial Immigra- and provided psychological managed to get the pack away all strays in the Ao Nang area. velopment (DLD) Sorawit The Phuket News, “There are tion Office Pol Col Suparuek treatment for trauma. from Eemi. The attack evoked a na- Thanito while visiting Ao only three more stray dogs Pankosol confirmed to The Eemi’s father, Appo Ni- The pack of dogs even tional reaction, with Prime Nang last Friday announced that we know of at Ao Nang Phuket News. kula, 30, explained that the followed him while he was Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that the last remaining stray Beach that still have to be Col Suparuek and other dog attack happened at about carrying Eemi from the beach, last Friday taking time out dogs at Ao Nang Beach will caught, but there are about officials visited Eemi in hos- 6:30pm. Mr Nikula said. of his Krabi itinerary to visit be caught and removed from 70 other dogs throughout the pital on Friday (Feb 22). “He Mr Nikula was leaving the In the end, local people Eemi in hospital. the area, and the campaign rest of Ao Nang (subdistrict) is improving, but Eemi and his beach with his two sons, but chased the dogs away, he His Majesty The King also to remove all stray dogs from that we need to catch.” parents must wait for doctors Eemi went back to the water added. dispatched an envoy to visit tourist areas will be expanded. Mr Junelachat said that his to check his condition again on to wash sand off himself. Local officials quickly had Eemi in hospital to present “I have ordered officials office aims to catch the 70-odd Wednesday (Feb 27), he said.

Chikungunya bites hard across island THE PHUKET PUBLIC Rassada (85 people infected); Health Office (PPHO) has Chalong (32); and Rawai (21), ramped up its campaign Mr Tanit added. against Chikungunya after a Mr Tanit said, “Chikun- spike in infections throughout gunya will not result in death the province since the begin- like dengue can, and while the ning of the year. number of dengue infections Phuket Public Health Of- on the island is decreasing, fice Chief Tanit Sermkaew the number of Chikungunya explained to The Phuket News infections is rising.” last Thursday (Feb 21) that Regarding Phuket being Wichit Municipality has 308 people in Phuket had already begun rolling out designated as having the high- been confirmed as contract- its campaign to prevent an est morbidity rate, Mr Tanit ing Chikungunya from Jan outbreak of Chikungunya. confirmed that the infection 1 through Feb 14 this year. Photo: Wichit Municipality rate was calculated by compar- The spike in infections ing the number of infections has resulted in Phuket be- years old (18.47%); and 15-24 with the officially registered ing designated as having the years old (16.89%). population of Phuket, which highest infection rate in the The top five morbidity he gave as 402,707 people country, he added. rates for the period by prov- living on the island as of July “Since the beginning of ince were given as: Phuket 1, 2018. the year there have been con- (81.83 / 100,000 population); The Phuket Provincial firmed cases of Chikungunya Pattani (64.63 / 100,000); Statistical Office confirmed to in 17 provinces. Phuket is now Songkla (61.52 / 100,000); Nar- The Phuket News last Friday in the top spot, while Pattani athiwat (6.68 / 100,000); and (Feb 22) that the official reg- is second and Songkla third Phang Nga (6.47 / 100,000). istered population of Phuket for the number of infections Mr Tanit explained that in as of Dec 31, 2018 stood at per 100,000 people,” Mr Tanit Phuket during the period, 234 410,211. explained. people were infected in Muang However, it is openly ac- According to the Ministry District (including Phuket cepted that after account- of Public Health’s Bureau Town and the southern end of ing for the number of Thais of Epidemiology, from Jan the island), 49 were infected living on the island but not 1 through Feb 17, a total of in Thalang District; and 25 registering as living here, the 1,841 cases were reported were infected in Kathu Dis- expats living in Phuket and from 18 provinces, with no trict (which includes Patong the number of tourists on the deaths reported. and Kamala). island on any given day, the The highest proportion of The tambons (subdistricts) island’s population is more cases by age group were: 25- in Phuket with the highest than double that. 34 years old (23.03%); 35-44 number of infections were Waranya Prompinpiras thephuketnews @thephuketnews 4 PHUKET NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

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The Phuket News @thephuketnews [email protected] EDITORIAL TOP 10 STORIES ON thephuketnews.com Up the creek Italian tourist gored as CONTACT US trekking elephant goes [email protected] 076 612 550 he wastewater treat- deteriorated water and coastal when you’re busy offloading a 1 wild ment plant at Bang water quality were the insuf- public relations offensive after Phuket Opinion: Last or- KODCHANAT THINSEPON Tao finally coming ficient wastewater treatment an incident involving tourists ders, please Editor T 2 onstream this week is welcome systems.” dying, you can afford to ignore news. The plant comes as part The PCD has for years them getting sick. Finnish boy, 5, attacked CHRIS HUSTED by stray dogs at Ao Nang, Executive Editor of a decentralised “cluster” warned of the impact of waste- The days of Phuket officials 3 Krabi strategy to have one small water on the environment, relying on the annual south- 084 307 7408 Phuket officials ramp up [email protected] plant in Bang Tao and another health and tourism. west monsoon and passing fight against Chikungu- at Surin Beach, where the “Solid waste, waste and storms to flush out our bays 4 nya Fifteen years working in news and covering local issues and events “black pool” of water has been effluent from resort restaurants and to pretend that putrid in Phuket, with 18-month hiatus Tourists, crew safe as dive spent working for the Brunei Times a feature on the sand, every and other service places, as canals don’t cast a stain on boat sinks off Similan Is- on Borneo. From Queensland, time it stops raining, for more well as oil spills caused by our tourism industry – never 5 lands Australia; 10 years living in the UK before moving to Phuket in 2000. Degree in business manage- than a decade. travel and passenger boats, mind the health of local people Central takes hold in Pa- ment. Spare time spent sailing or with family. The issue of wastewater cause seawater quality to – are long gone. The number 6 tong on our major tourist beaches deteriorate.” the PCD itself of people on the island has Interpol Red Notice sought PORIA MERMAND gets passing recognition each noted in 2017. passed the tipping point for for Greek suspect over News & Sport Editor year, but the simple infrastruc- “These problems have re- our natural resources to soak 7 Phuket beautician mur- [email protected] ture needed to deal with the sulted in coastal resources, the up our spillage. der From risk analyst to music producer problem still fails to arrive underwater marine ecosystem As such, we’ll take any 6 officials dead, 5 injured to news editor, Poria has worked in in time to stave off incident as well as the scenery of tourist move in the right direction. 8 in Phuket-Bangkok transit various contrasting fields following his graduation from university. Growing after incident. attractions to deteriorate and The Bang Tao wastewater Black water flows across up in central London before moving Kamala Beach to Phuket in 2016, he has but one Only on Jan 18 this year, affect the health of tourists and plant has taken far too long 9 ambition, freedom. Pralong Dumrongthai, Di- locals, and has an impact on to arrive, and along with the His Majesty sends flowers to Finnish boy, 5, attacked rector General of Pollution tourism and the economy.” Surin Beach plant comes at a AMY BRYANT Control Department (PCD), in And still wastewater is heady cost of B335 million – 10 by stray dogs at Ao Nang Lifestyle Editor his statement on the Thailand low on official agendas. The but we’ll take it anyway. Visit thephuketnews.com [email protected] State of Pollution 2018 report only understanding we can It’s better than having for all the latest news Former freelance writer and editor for noted, “The major courses of make of this is the attitude that nothing at all. a music news and reviews website in the UK. Now turning her hobby into a career with The Phuket News and broadening her scope from music to, well, everything. Likes the weird HAVE YOUR SAY and wonderful. Animal rights and ant I’d be pretty angry too. It's about effective safety taking care of another liquid: TANYALUK ‘MANGO’ wrongs This is cruelty/animal abuse measures, not wasting a billion water on Phuket. SAKOOT and needs to stop. baht on nonsensical signs and Kurt Re: Italian tourist gored as Chief Reporter crosswalks in front of schools. trekking elephant goes wild Lisa Trounce 091 165 0260 The issue runs deeper, like It is not an alcohol ban, it [email protected] Riding elephants is un- the police watching three kids is a ban on the sale of alcohol. ethical and it supports animal Doesn't matter what animal WARANYA ‘JOY’ leave school on a motorbike Nothing to stop people buying cruelty. I feel sorry for the it is, if you are going to treat PROMPINPIRAS ridden by an unlicensed child alcohol before the sales ban elephant for having to endure it badly, it will fight back one Reporter with none of them wearing and consuming it during the the phajaan (elephant torture day. Wish they would ban all 091 165 0259 helmets and all holding their restricted period (which does [email protected] ritual) and having heartless elephant riding in Thailand. phones. Expats are all for make a mockery of the law tourists ride them day in and Robert Taylor NATAPOL ‘BOY’ anyway). day out. safety, but deplore the non- UMLOY sense from officials. Fascinated Translator Galong Road to change BenPendejo 097 335 6689 Re: B1bn earmarked to im- Oh my god! A whole extra [email protected] I completely agree that we prove road safety around two days with no alcohol! Yeah shouldn't be using elephants schools Education on helmets NATTINEE ‘MILK’ should start with parents set- I guess it's an opinion but if KITTISITTO for our own entertainment. The picture says it all. ting an example and at school. not being able to drink for Translator However, not everyone is Three kids on a bike with no Why is it every morning hun- seven days this year is going to 082 422 7933 always as informed. This man helmets and presumably no [email protected] was likely a tourist and didn't licence. This is how Thais dreds of school kids arrive on stop someone from coming to mean the elephant any harm, learn about road safety. They bikes with no helmet, yet both Thailand I have to ask if they NITAD ‘TAE’ MANEE but isn't informed enough to then grow up to be the drivers the police on duty outside the are wanted in the first place. THANAPONG ‘OAK’ KHAO-AMPHAIPHAN realise the implications of speeding past the schools, schools and the teachers say Andy Jennings NIRAVIT ‘MOS’ VORAVANITCHA his actions and how it fuels turning without indicating or nothing? Graphic designers this horrid business. Go out looking, driving in the wrong Alan Clayton Recipe for success and do your part of spreading lane, drunk driving, without Re: Thai-European fusion at information against animal helmets or licences. Address Dry days number one brasserie Thong The Phuket News rides and informing more of the problem at the source. Re: Phuket Opinion: Last Dee the public. 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thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 THAILAND NEWS 7 Grab Taxi nearly made legal Ride-hailing to be legalised to help tourism revenue target Office, Expedia.com and the Thai BANGKOK Meteorological Department. Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk With Grab’s tourist insights, the TAT will be able to better promote he Tourism Authority of travel to 55 secondary provinces Thailand (TAT) and the Land because these areas lack data and TTransport Department will public transport. discuss legalising ride-hailing ser- The TAT aims to increase rev- vices like Grab as the state seeks to enue from 55 second-tier provinces promote this year’s tourism revenue to close the disparity in tourism target of B3.4 trillion, particularly revenue. This year Thailand is in 55 secondary provinces. expected to gain 15% of tourism Ride-hailing services are a key revenue from secondary provinces transport option in second-tier and 85% from major cities after provinces that lack public transport gaining 90% from major cities and for tourists, said Siripakorn Cheaw- 10% from second-tier cities in the samoot, deputy governor for digital last two years. Some 70% of tour- R&D at the TAT. Grab and other ride-hailing services ists go to major cities and 30% to Tarin Thaniyavarn, country are still illegal in Thailand, but the second-tier cities. head of Grab Thailand, said tour- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will Mr Yuthasak earlier disclosed ists account for 20% of Grab’s try to reverse that. Photo: Grab.com the TAT’s goal in 2019 to raise passengers in Thailand and it has the travel industry’s value to B3.4 services in Singapore, Malaysia and million in a smart data system with could use for analytical purposes. a campaign with Grab. trillion and increase foreign visitor the Philippines that are supported accuracy marketing. The data can be used for marketing The TAT will provide special growth to 10%. by Alipay, which is highly popular “By signing a partnership to increase the number and quality rewards for Grab drivers who re- Despite the illegality of ride- with Chinese tourists. agreement to use big data with of tourists. ceive good reviews from tourist hailing services in Thailand, authori- Tourism makes up 20% of Thai- Grab Thailand, we will be able to “Our main goals are to have passengers. This will help to boost ties have persistently encouraged land’s GDP. Grab will transfer strengthen the tourism industry tourists revisit Thailand, increase the image of transport in Thailand, the use of Grab. know-how from its Singapore data because transport is key to visitors new tourist numbers, distribute tour- long hindered by dishonest tuk-tuk In 2015, Phuket Governor Nisit science team to the TAT and plans to accessing experiences and being ism income to secondary provinces and taxi drivers. Jansomwong publicly endorsed Grab increase driver supply in secondary able to spend,” said TAT governor and introduce new destinations to Mr Siripakorn said that starting and went as far as to threaten to fire provinces. Grab Thailand operates Yuthasak Supasorn. stimulate the market even further,” last year the TAT spent B40 million Grab drivers who did not operate in 16 provinces and 18 cities. Grab has data on tourist behav- Mr Yuthasak said. on the Tourism Smart Data scheme fairly – in essence threatening to The TAT is partnering with iour, such as preferences for pickup Apart from exchanging data, the by using data from the Immigra- stop from them doing something Grab Thailand and investing B40 points and destinations that the TAT TAT will develop services and run tion Bureau, National Statistical that is illegal.

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74-YEAR-OLD GERMAN man who jumped bail and fled after allegedly stabbing his teenage wife to death was caught in Chiang Rai province after almost nine years on the run. Heinz Jurgen Theil, wanted on an arrest warrant issued by Chiang Rai provincial court on murder charges, was apprehended in front of a clinic in tambon Robwiang of Muang district, said Pol German murder suspect Heinz Jurgen Theil, 74, is ar- Maj Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, rested for stabbing to death his 17-year-old Thai wife Crime Suppression Division at a rented house in Chiang Rai province after nine chief, during a media briefing years on the run. Photo: Wassayos Ngamkham nd on Tuesday (Feb 26). Police escort 32-year-old Wanlop Nuchfaeng (2 right) to his house on Soi Kamnan Man 13 in Bang Bon district, Bangkok. Photo: Bangkok Post The German national had his daughter’s friend. He then detention. He was released on been charged with stabbing took the teenage girl and her B400,000 bail but as the rul- to death his wife Janjira disabled father to stay with ing date neared, he feared he Janthapool, 17, at his rented him at his house for more might end up in jail for many house in Mae Chan district, than three years. years and decided to run, the Thugs apologise Chiang Rai, on April 4, 2010. He told police that he suspect allegedly said. The teenage girl had more and Janjira frequently quar- Over the past years, he than 20 stab wounds to her relled. Before the murder, had fled to several provinces for school assault face, neck, chest, arms and they fought and he allegedly in the North before return- hands. used a knife to stab her to ing to Chiang Rai province, According to police, the death inside their room. After where he was later caught suspect had been in Thailand that, he told his daughter and by CSD police, said Pol Maj and molestation for more than 20 years and Janjira’s father and asked Gen Jirabhop. Wanlop, known as Ek Fai. illegal at the homes. had a Thai wife and one the pair to take him to Mae The suspect would be sent BANGKOK He on Sunday led a large The 16 are among 24 sus- daughter. After his wife died, Chan police. to the Chiang Rai provincial Bangkok Post group of men into Mathayom- pects arrested and detained he was romantically involved Later, police took him court. watsing School on Ekachai in the case so far. Four of with Janjira, then 14, who was to the Chiang Rai court for Wassayos Ngamkham he leader of the or- Road in Bang Khunthian them are minors. Some of dination ceremony district, Bangkok, where the suspects have earlier Thooligans who vio- they allegedly assaulted the prosecutions for drug abuse. lently invaded Mathayomwat- director, teachers and staff, Pol Lt Col Narongrit Tong- sing School on Sunday (Feb and students who were sit- pae, deputy chief of Bang 24), disrupting a university ting a university entrance Khunthian station, said arrest entrance examination, has examination. They hurt 12 warrants would be sought for apologised and explained people and some students three more suspects. they were drunk. and a teacher were allegedly Pol Col Luesak Damnoen- Police said the intruders sexually harassed. They also sawat, chief of the station, will face multiple charges, damaged school property. said the suspects would face regardless. Mr Wanlop was the leader six charges: violent trespass, The apology came from of a drum troupe that was damaging property, physical Wanlop Nuchfaeng, 32, when playing at an ordination at assault, coercion, violent as- police and soldiers escorted nearby Wat Sing. The sound sembly and drinking alcohol him to his house on Soi Kam- blasting from their loudspeak- at a temple. These offences nan Man 13 for a search on ers disturbed students sitting carry jail terms of up to five Tuesday. the exam. Mr Wanlop and his years and/or fines. “I’d like to apologise group were infuriated when The suspects also accused to everyone. I admit to all asked to tone down the noise. of sexual harassment would wrongdoing in this case. It About 30 police and sol- be charged with molestation happened while we were diers accompanied Mr Wan- and coercion, which carries drunk. In fact, I just wanted lop and 15 other suspects to a maximum penalty of 10 to enter the school to talk search their residences on years in prison. Mr Wanlop with the director,” said Mr Tuesday. Police found nothing was one of them.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 BUSINESS NEWS 9 Thai MICE to chase Big Data TCEB moves to boost Thailand’s global MICE competitiveness raise awareness on harnessing allocated a 20-minute slot to MICE innovations and Big Data to address their topic. The second The Phuket News set a plan and strategies for part had two breakout sessions [email protected] the future MICE development. enabling participants to ask for The first project launched insights, while the final part he Thailand Convention by TCEB, the MICE Intel- was a panel discussion with an and Exhibition Bureau ligence & Resource Center, open Q&A session. The con- T(TCEB) is calling for will dramatically shape MICE ference was designed in such Thai MICE entrepreneurs to innovations and data and is a way as to allow participants bring their businesses up to aimed at suppliers as well as to truly focus on the contents. speed as competition in the the business, educational and “Previously, Thailand’s global market is ramping up. public sectors. All will have MICE industry grew by an The bureau has thus adopted access to the center, leading average of 5-10% annually. MICE Intelligence combined to an exchange of knowledge The adoption of innovation with Data Analytics to respond among people in the industry. and technology as enablers will to the changing behaviours of The TCEB has collaborated potentially drive the industry the MICE community with a with global leading partners to grow by 20% a year,” Ms strategy driven by MICE In- including the World Bank, the Supawan said. telligence and Innovation that Supawan Teerarat, Senior Vice President of the TCEB’s Strategic Business Development Pacific Asia Travel Association “Meanwhile, technology encompasses 16 highlighted & Innovation, speaking at the launch in Bangkok last week. Photo: TCEB (PATA), market research and will also reduce inequality, projects based on the three-year analysis consultancy Frost & allowing all parties to access MICE business development MICE Intelligence & Innova- events. However, financial ence in Bangkok on Feb 22 on Sullivan and media intelligence information equally. The tech- plan (2019-2021). tion department. In addition, support on its own cannot the concept “Break Through firm Meltwater Singapore. nology will also create empow- The bureau has also TCEB’s three-year MICE Intel- meet customer needs and the Hype – Uncover the Re- Local and international ering partnerships allowing launched a MICE Intelligence ligence & Innovation Strategic ensure sustainable growth of ality of Customer Insights”. speakers were on hand to individuals the opportunities & Resource Center on its web- Plan (2019-2021) is based on the MICE business. In addition This platform, which has been share their knowledge during to create startups or businesses site, allowing all target groups a study of the behaviours of to financing, many countries created by TCEB’s MICE the event, including Gordon through a MICE platform. – entrepreneurs, businessmen, MICE travellers and private are designing strategies to Intelligence & Innovation Alexander Candelin, Design Finally, the innovation and students and the public – to operators. These operational support the industry through Department, introduced the Director at McKinsey & Co, technology will create count- jointly foster MICE business guidelines have spawned 16 other means. Several countries strategies and 16 highlighted and Khanet Kijsaereborerug, less business opportunities, through the power of data and highlighted projects, which including Thailand are moving projects under the three-year Business Connect Commercial exchanges of knowledge and create sustainable economic will be implemented over the from the role of general infor- MICE Intelligence & Inno- Consultant at LINE Thailand. extend the industry, leading to growth. next three years. Through the mation provider to offering vation Strategic Plan (2019- The conference was di- the sustainable strengthening Supawan Teerarat, Senior new department, TCEB will more insightful information, 2021). The bureau encourages vided into three parts. During of MICE competitiveness,” Vice President of the TCEB’s work closely with operators to allowing the operators to come suppliers and individuals to the first part, each speaker was she added. Strategic Business Develop- substantially boost the MICE up with concrete business plans ment & Innovation, explained sector in creating revenue and through Data Analytics & that taking account of the vi- knowledge. Artificial Intelligence. sions of the 20-year national TCEB has studied the ma- For this reason, the TCEB strategy on security, prosperity jor trends in global MICE busi- has initiated the MICE Intel- and sustainability, a coherent ness development including the ligence & Innovation Depart- digital strategy will be a crucial changing behaviour of business ment to promote the adoption mechanism for growth. In line travellers. The study indicates of innovations and data for with the government’s policy, that business travellers require MICE development with par- TCEB is placing emphasis events offering a full range of ticular emphasis on creating on three key goals: revenue services. An optimum outcome innovations based on the real generation, innovation-driven will be expected even though demands of entrepreneurs. The development and equitable they will have little time to bureau conducted a survey of distribution of income and engage in the event. the expectations of those in- prosperity. As MICE travellers are volved in the MICE industry to In terms of the MICE strat- important to economic growth, determine the innovations and egy for this year, TCEB is governments around the world data needed. It then designed aiming to boost the quality are trying to catalyse the MICE and developed 16 key MICE MICE market and distribute industry and boost the number intelligence and innovation income to the cities. To ac- of MICE travellers. In the past, projects that meet the needs complish this, the bureau is governments mainly supported of target groups. reorganising its operating budgets to develop personnel, TCEB hosted a MICE Intel- structure and has created a new venues and win more MICE ligence & Innovation Confer-

@thephuketnews 10 BUSINESS NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 B5.5bn Beach Plaza underway EIAs approved for six of 11 hotels at 15-rai prime Kata site 3: experienced customers PROPERTY who want to expand their The Phuket News locations to do business in [email protected] the Kata area,” Mr Watchara explained. ix hotels to be built at “We have two Thai inves- the 15-rai Beach Plaza tors and one foreign investor Ssite in Kata have had interested in the project with their Environment Impact terms already under negotia- Assessments (EIAs) approved, tion,” he added. and work on driving the first The project is to see about piles at the site are set to begin 1,500 new rooms added to the this month. area’s inventory, he noted. The news was announced “The project has been by Watchara Jaru-ariyanon, designed under the concept Chief Executive Officer of of smart hotels with modern Phuket property developer innovation to extend the KW Plaza Co Ltd, and fellow customer base to create a KW Plaza Director Karn cost-effective business with Prachumpan at the official the slogan ‘Smart Hotel Smart launch of the project held at An artist’s impression of the completed project. Rewards’,” he said. the Beach Heights Resort last “Phase-by-phase construc- Saturday (Feb 23). investors to take advantage of investors who have different landmark of Kata Beach, parking, restaurant, lobby and tion continues using leading KW Plaza directors Mr the Beach Plaza project. The budgets. The total project which is suitable for a hotel a recreation area,” he said. contractor companies with Watchara and Mr Karn are master plan for the project value is about B5.5 billion,” development area,” Mr “We are ready to provide modern construction technol- already well known for includes 11 hotels located he said. Watchara said. opportunities to three types of ogy and quality materials. their role in Phuket City within the development. The project is situated in The investment is divided customers to join the invest- People can keep up to date Development Co Ltd (PKCD), “We invite both Thai and a prized location in the heart into two phases, he explained, ment group. 1: Groups with and monitor the project de- which launched the Phuket foreign investors,” explained of the Kata area, which can with the first six hotels no previous experience in velopment progress via the Smart Bus initiative. Mr Mr Watchara. be accessed by the three main already approved their EIAs. hotel business. 2: Groups that website,” he added. Karn is PKCD chairman “The hotels are to be routes through the popular “Three of the six hotels have had some business ex- Mr Watchara said that KW and Mr Watchara is PKCD three to four stars, with each tourist haven. approved can be used to perience, such as guesthouse Plaza expects all investment Executive Director. comprising from 76 rooms up “It is beautiful land develop three small hotels of and apartment operators that opportunities in the project to At the Beach Plaza launch to 204 rooms, each with full in a prime area and the about three stars, each with want to upgrade to a stand- close before the high season last Saturday, the pair invited facilities. Our plan supports project will become a new 76 rooms, a rooftop pool, ardised hotel business. And starts in December 2020.

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Smoke and fire at The universal FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 Prime restaurant 12 language of stickers 14 THROUGH THE EYES OF A MONK An exclusive interview with Phra Maha Tongmee Supanla

Wat Arun. Photo: Oleksandr Pidvalnyi / Pexels

reality. They have to accept the world free time reading sacred Buddhist texts A monk’s day is often filled with a ALL ABOUT BUDDHISM however it exists, so Thai monks can and great speeches. However, the 20th variety of unremarkable chores. Steps only eat food that is donated by a car- century’s evolution of vinyl records, must be swept and pigeon poop must Jason A. Jellison ing community. 8-track tapes, cassettes, CDs and mp3s be cleaned. All of these chores are part [email protected] “All the food is donated in goodwill, have made it possible to preserve the and parcel of monastic life in Thailand. so we eat whatever we are given no voices of Thailand’s great sages as However, some monks have special ach year, Thailand is discov- matter the taste,” he said. though they were still standing beside duties. The Flat Temple is directly ered by tens of millions of tour- Novice monks are up at 5am and us. Many modern monks spend more across the street from Thailand’s most ists. Love arrives. Marriages the teaching monks are usually awake time listening to these Buddhist discus- historic high school and Phra Maha happen. Families start. Babies by 5:30am. In some ancient temples, sions than they do reading the actual Tongmee oversees religious class at the are born. Children smile. such as Bangkok’s Wat Sai, arcane bell Thai canon. school. Each temple has unique idi- Hearts are changed... and spir- ceremonies are still held to awaken the On this front, it practically seems as osyncrasies. ituality is sought. monks but modern alarm clocks are though what’s old again is simply new In summary, a monk’s basic day be- Understandably, there are becoming increasingly common. again because the teachings of Bud- gins around 5am and starts with alms many tourists who want Thailand to Breakfast ends by 7:30am and dha were originally transmitted as oral collecting followed by breakfast, Bud- Ebecome a permanent part of their lives. morning chanting begins shortly histories. The Thais even have a term dhist classes, chanting and lunch. It They feel called to become a monk, thereafter. For junior monks, Buddhist for heavy listeners of Buddhist talks. ends with evening chanting. Numerous so we started exploring the question classes take place between 8:30am and They’re called paharajsatha, but you activities are interspersed throughout ‘could I become a Buddhist monk in 10:30am. Lunch is served at 11am. certainly do not need to memorise that. the free hours. However, this mainly Thailand?’ The Eight Precepts of Buddhism dic- Happily, modern technology seems describes a routine day. In order to help us foreigners un- tate that Thai monks may only eat food to be leading us back toward Thailand’s There are special events, like cer- derstand the question more fully, Phra from sunrise to midday. flamboyant and boisterous bygone tain holy days. These days are often Maha Tongmee Supanla has graciously “Special exceptions are sometimes era of storytelling. This is an intrigu- marked by tremendously elaborate allowed The Phuket News to walk made to the midday rule,” he ex- ing expression of culture that we now ceremonies and the preparations can with him through a normal day at his plained. “We do not carry wristwatches understand may occupy the free hours take inordinate periods of time. temple. He is the senior monk at The so, if we are in a rural area, we must of numerous Thai monks. However, now that we had an idea Flat Temple in Bangkok and oversees guess based on the position of the sun.” Phra Maha Tongmee explained that what a monk’s day is really like, I the education of 3,000 elite Thai youth Phra Maha Tongmee explained no two Thai temples are exactly the asked Phra Maha Tongmee what he at Thailand’s prestigious Suankularb that, while monks often rely on bygone same and it is the monk’s duty to care thought about us foreigners who are Wittayalai School. methodologies like star position, mod- for their temples. At his temple, there interested in Thai monkhood. His Phra Maha Tongmee explained that ern monks are open to new methods as is no hierarchy of tasks; the monks response? Read the next installment of a monk’s day is unique because Thai well. He pointed to Buddhist talks as just divide up what needs to be done All About Buddhism to see what he has monks are not allowed to cook food, an example. Until recently, it was com- on a daily basis and little protocol is to say about that. engage in gardening or otherwise alter mon for monks to spend much of their exercised. Translation by Tanakorn Udarasak

@thephuketnews 12 DINING THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 Prime

Prime is open-air yet intimate too.

brunch, or Rock Salt, where one can TimeTHE CULINARY DETECTIVE enjoy fresh seafood and Thai specials whilst savouring the beachside location. Chris Watson Without taking anything away from [email protected] the high quality of food or incredible creativity to be discovered at these other thought I would begin by wax- restaurants, Prime is where you go for ing lyrical about the view from truly exceptional ingredients and, in my Prime, the latest restaurant from opinion, a culinary experience. The Nai Harn stable. However, Prime is open-air, rustic and, with Prime is open for dinner only, so only 14 seats, intimate. Stretching along The menu explains Wagyu and marble scoring. Spanish octopus cooked sous-vide. if it’s a breathtaking sunset you one edge is the kitchen, the centrepiece of are after, you may equally visit which is a custom-built wood-fired oven, The restaurant is described as the Cosmo or Hansha, the hotel’s oth- majestically dominating the compact but home of smoke and fire the menu out- er restaurants, where the view is argu- well-equipped space. Mark Jones, the Ex- lines this philosophy as well as the Iably more impressive due to the added ecutive Chef at The Nai Harn, is at the provenance of each and every premium elevation. helm of his new baby. With a background product with a narrative helpfully ex- For me, spectacular ocean views are in celebrated Michelin-star restaurants, plaining Wagyu and marble scoring. I best experienced during the day. Visit he looks particularly at home within this am suitably impressed! Cosmo for the newly launched Sunday dramatic setting. The menu itself, whilst not extensive, has more than enough choice to tempt. I begin with Spanish octopus, cooked sous- vide to ensure it is cooked evenly and Firm and succulent Hebridean salmon. both flavours and moisture remain. It is then chargrilled and served with skor- crunch, the jus concentrated and made to dalia and gremolata. The former a rich marry the meat. garlic and potato purée, the latter a herb With Mark’s gentle persuasion, I and citrus dressing. The octopus, with sample a further main course: the Red a perfect light char, is both tender and Label young yellow chicken. A marinated flavourful and the accompaniments both poussin arrives at table surrounded by a compliment and accentuate the taste. tasty pancetta and white bean fricassee, This is followed by a further appe- wild mushrooms and charred broccoli. It tiser of cold-smoked Hebridean salmon. truly looks like a picture! The chicken is Grown in the cold and stormy waters of imported from Rungis Market in Paris. the Scottish North Sea, the salmon has a The birds are corn fed, hence the yellow firm and succulent texture and distinc- colour and the truly mouth-watering fla- tive taste. The menu also features an vour of the meat. impressive high-end pairing along with To complete my evening, I choose a an encyclopedic list from around the triple chocolate brownie sundae com- globe recommended by James Suckling, posed of dulce de leche layers coating a the internationally-renowned critic, with crumbly chocolate biscuit with raisin ice helpful tasting notes. cream infused with a Chalong Bay liquid. Moving on to main courses, the star Prime, as one has come to expect of this restaurant is the calibre of premi- from The Nai Harn, is staffed with effi- um beef. There are a number of options, cient and engaging waitresses. The food several to share, such as 48-hour slow- is fantastic and, whilst the prices are not cooked short ribs or a 270-day grain-fed, your everyday, is nevertheless affordable dry-aged black onyx Angus côte de boeuf. for this quality. Cooking the perfect steak, even when My advice: book soon; forego lunch; provided with a prime (no pun intended) and arrive early, not for the view, but to cut of beef, is not that easy. It requires allow time to peruse the menu and its talent, patience and love, all of which stories. And the day after dining, ask Mark possesses in abundance. yourself where else in Phuket can you I go for a Rangers Valley Wagyu rib truly experience this quality of imported eye with a marble score of six. This Aus- fish and meat? I had a prime time! tralian cut is raised in the cool climate of the New England Tablelands and Prime is open for dinner only. then finished on grain for 360 days. It is www.thenaiharn.com/dining/prime-rock- served up with truffle mashed potatoes, salt/ charred romanesco cauliflower and a +66 7638 0200 red jus. The meat arrives charred on the outside, offering a perfect crust whilst Chris is a former Michelin Guide In- perfectly pink within. It’s almost butter- spector who, following an international like in texture with a slight bite and career in hospitality spanning 30 years in explodes with flavour. The purée creamy, both the Middle East and Asia, has now buttery and earthy all at the same settled in Thailand and contributes a time; the cauliflower adding a welcome monthly restaurant column.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 PETS 13 It’s a dog-meet-dog world Boarding and training help our pups to socialise eing a parent is a big responsibility. All UNLEASHED children need an education to stay safe and become good, upstanding and sociable members of society. As its happens, the same is Russell D Russell [email protected] true for our dogs. Education, in the form of training, not only helps us have control of our dogs, but also helps to build their confi- Taking dence which is a huge asset for your Fido. our young Whilst training is an excellent opportunity to Bbond with your new pup, or strengthen the relation- pups out ship with your adult dog, spending time apart helps and about to see your dog learn how to cope on their own. The same and learn about the goes for your dog being in a new environment surrounded by strangers. Board and train programmes, world around them or even doggie daycare, are excellent ways to help is one of the most your dog develop. important things we Almost everyone asks me about ‘socialising’ their dog. Whilst it is a massively important aspect of be- Pupular: Meeting other dogs is important, but so is learning how to disengage from them when required. can do. ing a dog parent, most people misunderstand what it means. Most owners think that socialising their at daycare with other dogs, then when with the world around them makes life dog means getting them out and about to play with the time comes that they just ‘have’ to much easier and much more enjoyable. as many other dogs as possible. However, socialising spend time at the kennels, it’s not a our dogs properly means introducing to them as wide major drama. Your dog will be calmer If you would like some more information a variety as possible of real life scenarios. This does and settle in much quicker. on canine training, or behavioural is- include meeting and socialising with other dogs, but A trained and confident dog is a joy sues, contact us on 091 654 1960, email also means learning how to remain calm and disen- to have around, and the more enjoy- [email protected] or check our gage from them when required. Taking our young ment you get from each other, the more website www.k9pointacademy.com. pups out and about for short sessions to see and learn you are likely to do together – it’s a win about the world around them is one of the most im- win situation. CPA is the only K9 organisation in portant things we can do. Additionally, as the safety and com- Thailand accredited with the Certi- Taking them to the vet a number of times, not for fort of our dogs is paramount, having fication Council for Professional Dog any treatment, but just to go and have some treats a dog that understands some basic Trainers (CCPDT), and as an American and cuddles for five minutes, helps them to create a commands and how to properly engage Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluator. positive picture of going to the vet. Walking around a busy shopping area – with people of all shapes and sizes, different noises and smells etc – shows them the real world around them. Busy environments like this can be distracting but training can teach our dogs to learn how to focus on the rewarding bit: you, their human! While these activities are important, they can be time-intensive. And this is where daycare and board and train options come into their own. Our dogs quickly develop confidence from the training aspects and learn how to behave in a variety of situations. Equally, they have to meet lots of other dogs, of various temperaments and social levels, and they learn how to engage and disengage calmly. The reality in life is that we just never know what’s around the corner. Naturally, it’s best to be prepared, and this applies to our dogs too. If our dogs Re-tail therapy: let your dog see the world around have been used to spending the oc- them; at a shopping area, for example. casional night in boarding kennels or

@thephuketnews 14 TECHNOLOGY THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

DoodlerStickers are a serious dreambusiness at Line hey say a picture is worth a thousand words, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol but perhaps this classic idiom needs an up- date. Let’s go with, “a Line sticker is worth Line aims a thousand words and some cash too if you to make know how to make them.” Mouthful, I know, but read on and all will become clear. sticker As stickers become the new universal creating a new and language, an industry built around them legitimate career in provides an opportunity for aspiring illustrators to Tmake it big on local and international scales. You Thailand, enabling may not think of stickers as a serious business but creators to live off insider information suggests otherwise. their stickers. We recently visited the Line office in Shinjuku, Japan, along with 10 Thai winners of the fourth Line Creators Market Sticker Contest 2018, to find out how big the sticker industry is and what makes a sticker, well, stick.

The numbers speak for themselves I sat down with three Line executives – two from Japan and the other from Thailand – to gain some Stickers: a universal language. insight into the sticker market. Japan, Thailand and Taiwan are the top countries creators. In Thailand, the growth in Naotomo Watanabe. in the world when it comes to Line stickers usage, the number of paid stickers down- while usage of Line stickers continues to increase loaded in Q1 of 2018 increased by 52% worldwide, according to Naotomo Watanabe of Line compared to the same period in 2017, Corp.’s Sticker Planning Team. while the number of paid sticker users As of May 2018, there were 1.5 million registered increased by 28% in Q1 of 2018 compared to Q1 of 2017. Moreover, the number of Thai creators reached 340,000 and counting, a jump of 204% from May 2017 to May 2018, while the number of creators stickers soared by 700% during the same period. Thailand comes out on top in terms of growth in sticker sec- tion. A lot of big numbers, I know, but they point to a very fast-growing industry with opportunities that Thai doodlers can tap into.

What makes stickers stick? Trends of popular stickers in different countries were also discussed during the visit. On the basis of this information, creators can choose markets Watanabe added that religion also where their stickers are available via plays a role in sticker usage; in Islamic the Line Creators Market. Thus, your countries, for example, stickers with made-in-Thailand stickers can go in- animal characters aren’t popular. ternational. According to Yung Ai-Chen, Line Support for Thai creators Corporation’s Global Sticker Manager, Kanop Supamanop, Line Thailand’s Indonesian users prefer humorous, Director of Stickers Business Office, less-text and American-style stick- aims to make sticker creating a new ers in their everyday communication. and legitimate career in Thailand, ena- Cute characters in white and stickers bling creators to live off their stickers. related to seasons are popular among “Creators often tell me that people Japanese users, while the Taiwanese doubt what they do as a real career,” he dig designs based on local festivals or said. big fonts surrounded by cute frames. Not only does Kanop believe sticker For the Thai market, characters like creation is a great opportunity for uni- little girls and play-on-word stickers versity students and first-jobbers to are among the best-sellers. The rule make extra cash but also a potential of thumb for sticker design is cute and life-changing opportunity. easy-to-use. “We have had several people who Interestingly, females between the quit their jobs to become sticker crea- ages of 25-29 make up the biggest tors full-time.” group of sticker buyers. To make sticker creation a legiti- Creators can further improve their mate career, Line Thailand organises stickers by developing new sets of an year-round activities. Sticker creating existing popular character or, now that workshops are held to drum up interest the sticker approval period is around among potential creators in different a week, incorporating what’s currently provinces before Line Creators Market relevant into their stickers. Sticker Contest accepts applications.

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Japanese and Thai sticker creators at a brainstorming session.

Kanop Supamanop. Plug & Pudgy.

Selected winners will get to make fail. Think of stickers as content. It ject as I dreamt of seeing my stickers based on office life.” their sticker dream come true and doesn’t resonate with everyone. on Line since they first introduced Pomprom “Aum” Ruksasirikuk, enjoy a trip to Japan as an educational You should know who you make creator’s stickers. I like it when people graphic animator, says, “I submitted bonus. Connect Days are held so fellow your stickers for. Know your target and use my designs and get some joy out of my first animated sticker last year creators can mingle, learn from top know what they like. Be creative. Play- them. but it’s my second sticker set. At first I creators and be updated on trends on-word stickers are unique to the Thai My latest set [‘Animal Addict’] is went back and forth between following Top creators are recognised at the market. Text-driven stickers can top inspired by people complaining about examples of what sells well or following Line Sticker Awards. The fourth Line the best-selling charts too so long as traffic jams but I turn vehicles into dif- my gut. After doing stickers for a while, Creators Market Sticker Contest last you’re creative about it. ferent animals and add catchphrases to I found myself in need of a new direc- year saw 2,200 entries, up from 800. You don’t need to be the best drawer. make it more fun. You can be creative tion. I met a Japanese creator who does Every month, a top best-selling creator It certainly helps but that alone doesn’t with something that’s unpleasant.” what she loves and believes in. And receives B50,000 to turn their creation make your stickers stick. Mueanfun “Pink” Sap-anake, illus- that’s enough to make her creations into merchandise and a chance to Also, think about how people would trator at Plan for Kids, says, “My main stand out. become official stickers. Line matches communicate with your stickers in real job is illustrating children’s books but With ‘Hard Life’, I make fun of them up with a manufacturer but situations. Stickers with phrases that personally I like to create something mistakes or mishaps in real life like the creative control is with the rising are often used in daily situations like more edgy and fun. I thought about running out of tissue while in the toi- star creator, who gets to sell their ‘thank you’, ‘good night’ and ‘555’ tend things in everyday life first, especially let or not having enough cash to pay merchandise via the Line Gift Shop for to do well. Not all minute details will things that come in pairs. for things at the cashier. I think you free. Pop-up stores where creators can be obvious because of the screen size so At first, I wanted to make a rabbit should put yourself into your designs. sell their merchandise is in the pipeline your sticker should be able to communi- and a fox, but after browsing through I would love some day to make stick- for this year, too. cate clearly at a glance.” the sticker market I realised there are ers full-time but first you need to make Koranan “Place” Chuenpichai, il- so many cute animals out there al- your characters memorable. Stickers Pro Tips lustrator and creator of six sticker sets, ready. I thought cuteness alone doesn’t can be a platform to make your charac- Kanop says, “Perseverance is impor- says, “There’s no fixed ways to succeed, cut it so I opted for something no one ters well-known and that’s a starting tant. You never know which set will be it seems. Some creators follow trends else does in order to stand out. I ar- point. If you want to try your hand at a hit. I always tell creators that if you while some do what they love. I think it rived at a female electronic socket and sticker making, just do it. You only gain hit it big with your debut set, you’re really comes down to keep trying. a male plug and thus ‘Plug & Pudgy’ from it.” lucky, but if not, that doesn’t mean you Sticker making is my passion pro- was born. They come with catchphrases Bangkok Post

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ach month, StandUp Asia brings some of the best international comedic talent on the circuit to the Marriott Resort, Merlin Beach; a great way to see the week out and set up the next one the right way. On Sunday, March 10, Kevin Gildea, Imran Yusuf and Deep- akE Chandran will take to the stage for a side-splitting evening of original comedy. Here’s what the lucky Phuket audience can expect from these comedian extraordinaires.

Kevin Gildea “Highly original and explosively funny.” – The Sunday Times Kevin Gildea’s career is blooming... Imran Yusuf is sure to have audiences grinning from ear to ear. “Comedy on a different level.” – The Irish Times emy award. Gildea’s mild manner and In 2010, Yusuf presented his debut mindset of a programmer. Being good Kevin Gildea is one of the most im- quirky, absurdist viewpoint and rumi- show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with mathematics and computers has portant figures in Irish comedy having nations create what The Sunday Times where he gained a collection of five allowed Chandran to travel the world, been in the pioneering sketch group called “highly original and explosively star reviews and was nominated for live in eight different countries and Mr Trellis with Barry Murphy and funny.” Best Newcomer, the first performer perform material that is global and re- Ardal O’Hanlon, with whom he also Don’t miss this brilliant comedic from the free festival to ever be nomi- latable to a variety of crowds. co-founded The Comedy Cellar, Dub- mind on stage this month. nated. Since then, Yusuf has appeared Chandran has now been perform- lin’s longest-running comedy club. on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road- ing comedy for over three years and Gildea has performed stand-up com- Imran Yusuf show (BBC One) and the Edinburgh has headlined across Asia and beyond, edy all over the world, from Shanghai “Intelligent, thought-provoking and Comedy Fest broadcast (BBC Three) joking about almost everything that to Dubai, from Kansas to Rome, from laugh out loud funny.” – Time Out and created and toured numerous solo can be made fun of and making people London to Cavan. He is invited regu- “Sharp, passionate and uplifting.” – shows. His latest show, Saint, Sinner, understand why Indian comics are larly to play all the major Irish comedy The Telegraph Sufi, proves to be his deepest work yet, not just about cheap parents and head festivals, and his Edinburgh Fringe Imran Yusuf is renowned as a skill- observing and acknowledging his jour- bobs. Festival shows regularly achieve criti- ful raconteur who seamlessly weaves ney towards middle-age maturity. A finalist at Hong Kong Comedy cal acclaim and sell-out runs. socio-political stature with heartfelt Don’t miss this languid, punchy, Festival 2016 and runner up at Bang- Gildea played Father Cave in Fa- introspection in his charmingly en- cheeky and utterly loveable comedian kok Comedy Festival 2017, Chandran ther Ted and has written for Alexei dearing trademark style. Born in on the Phuket stage. is a comic to watch out for. Sayle, along with being a regular Kenya, raised in London, studied in writer and performer on RTÉ TV’s the USA and fluent in Hindi/Urdu, Deepak Chandran Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at satirical sketch show Irish Pictorial Yusuf has been able to experience Deepak Chandran is an established 8:30pm. Early bird tickets are on sale Weekly and BBC TV and Radio. His much of the world and has established host at Comedy Masala, Singapore’s now from B350 or B600 at the door. Get short film No! No! No! was shortlisted himself as a truly original voice in the biggest comedy night. His comedy is your tickets today at www.ticketflap. for an Irish Film & Television Acad- world of comedy. observational and written with the com/phuketcomedy-kevingildea

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movement and is the first simple step to Darren Scherbain running like a predator. ave you ever wanted to run 10km or a half marathon? Fifteen centimetres can make Are you a seasoned runner a big difference but think your best times are When doing a gastrocnemius (calf) behind you because you are stretch, the pivot point should be the getting older? heel and not the mid-foot. This 15cm Transformation and will change the movement arm and its change are often thought effect on the ankle joint. The movement of as long and tiring processes; this arm and pivot point at mid-foot will lack of confidence or not having the lifestyle postural foundation; injury Hthought, in turn, acts as an obstacle to cause an eccentric (lengthening) con- ‘right’ feelings. prevention; healthy nutrition; running- starting. traction on the gastrocnemius muscle. Transformation happens. Footfall specific strength training; mindset However, at the Ramp Up Your You will feel the traditional heel drop after footfall you realise that you have training; and instant access to support Run Clinic, we will teach you how to because the muscle is contracting eccen- picked up momentum and you will fin- and accountability. transform yourself one step at a time, trically. If we want to stretch a muscle, ish the run with a bigger smile then making small but impactful improve- it can’t be contracting. when you started. The Ramp Up Your Run Clinic takes ments that inspire you to continue. The gastrocnemius crosses the ankle Entry to the Ramp Up Your Run place on Saturday, March 23, from 7am- All of what you will learn can be eas- and the knee. If the gastrocnemius is Clinic includes: a dynamic better run- 1pm at Phuket Boat Lagoon. Tickets are ily brought into your busy daily routine chronically shortened from the inher- ning technique training session; a available from Phuket Ticketmaster. Al- and will help you to better balance your ent nature of running and lifestyle, this 10-week step-by-step training guide ternatively, search ‘Ramp Up Your Run lifestyle and health. will cause a slight bend in knee, “turn- for either the 10km or half marathon; Clinic’ in Google and follow the links on Sport has always been used as a ve- ing on” the quadricep muscle (thigh healthy, nutritious, post-training The Phuket News website. The closing hicle for change, hope and inspiration muscle). This could result in tension meal and lunch; a strong running and date for tickets is Thursday, March 21. to be a better you. Here are three small pulling the patella (knee cap) upwards. changes that lead to significant results: This tension will force the patella into the joint space which can lead to Start with a strong foundation increased friction and possible inflam- Usually the best ideas are the simple mation. ones that pay attention to the small Fifteen centimetres might not seem details. These small details may seem like a big deal when running 10km trivial and a waste of time; however, or 21km, but when it comes to peak they are the stepping stones to pro- performance, they can make all the dif- gress. ference. Legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who led the UCLA Bruins to The power of action 10 NCAA championships, would get One of the most difficult steps is the his players to practise putting on their first one. There are times when I’m not socks for the first two weeks of each bolting out the door to chase the health season. The reason was quite simple: benefits associated with running. It can any wrinkles in the sock could lead to be a grind at times to get out and take blisters. A blister meant his players that first step. The solitude of the road were not bringing the best versions of doesn’t make for the best running part- themselves to practice; it could even ner at times either. mean missing practice altogether. It’s important not to wait for the One of the smallest details that we ‘right’ feelings or the ‘right’ timing. share with people at the clinic is how They are never going to ignite you to to walk with a book on their head. This start, and the timing is never going to teaches optimal posture for human be ‘right’. Action is more powerful than

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Clear the decks for the Sophisticated Me ladies. GiGi, Jason and Paul all at sea. IMAGE ASIA, FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAKE WAVES ON SAILING TRIP A relaxing couple of days on the water last week for IMAGE Asia's MD, Grenville Fordham, with family and friends. Sailing catamaran courtesy of Sail In Thailand.

Jeanie, Rona, Amy, Jo and Lillian. Some light reading before lunch.

Ladies who lunch. Smiles and postcard views. PHUKET INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB FEBRUARY LUNCHEON A TREAT Still riding high on the success of their annual fundraising party days before, the ladies of the PIWC assembled at Taste Yamu on Feb 21 for their February luncheon. It was an afternoon of great company, breathtaking views, wonderful food and, of course, their renowned raffles for charity with generous prizes.

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Toine, Cedric, Tiya and Gren. Franklin, Richard and Doran.

Craig, Conor and Gren. Tim, Scot, Jason, Connor and Jay. FIREFLY HOSTS TRAVEL DAILY THIRSTY THURSDAY NETWORKING EVENT Over 90 travel trade professionals came together at Firefly Pool & Restaurant at The Pavilions on Feb 21 for the Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday networking event, the first of its kind to be held at the Phuket hotel and resort. It was an evening of great conversation and fabulous food.

Anastasia (Russia), Valeriia (Ukraine) and Liu (China) Preschool performance of ‘Hello to All the Children of the World.’

Amalie (Norway) and Miao (China) Thai traditional dance. QSI CELEBRATE THEIR DIVERSITY ON ANNUAL ‘INTERNATIONAL DAY’ At QSI International School of Phuket’s annual ‘International Day’ on Feb 15, students, parents and staff celebrated the diversity of the school and the 22 nationalities that are represented there. The day of food, community and fun reminded everyone how lucky they are to be able to learn and share with each other every day. thephuketnews @thephuketnews 20 EVENTS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

Club, Royal Phuket Marina from 5 pm. A light buf- and soft drinks) For more information and book- Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the 1 fet, sponsored by The Speakeasy Yacht Club and ings, please call +66 76 380 200 or fbreserva- Fun. RESERVE Your Table Now Online at bit.ly/ MAR some drinks, sponsored by Superyacht Services [email protected] TwoChefsReservations Check out more details FRI Guide, will be provided. Everyone is welcome to on our website at bit.ly/TwoChefsEvents Res- join the fun so, please spread the word, bring oth- ervations, Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata ers and make the most of this relaxed networking Beach and Patong., Kata Beach 076-333-370 event. We look forward to seeing you there! There Kata Center 076-330-065 Karon 076-286-479 is no entry fee, just drop your business card or reg- Patong 076-344-914. ister at the bar. Contact for Superyacht Services Guide: [email protected] To join our mailing list please send an email to growboat- [email protected] 4 All you can eat MON MAR Mussels night @ Shakers Sunday Roast Buffet 1.2kg mussels served with French fries, your 2 Beef, Pork and Lamb – Cauliflower, Broccoli, choice, your style: natural, marnière, Proven- MAR Peas, Carrots, fried mushrooms, grilled toma- çale, garlic and cream or Thai style. Reserva- SAT toes – Yorkshire pudding – roasted potatoes, tions recommended B295 P/P. shakersphuket@ mashed potatoes – gravy, mushroom sauce, gmail.com 081 891 4381. mint sauce. Reservations recommended. B350 P/P. [email protected] 081 891 4381.

All you can eat BBQ night 6pm – 11pm: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Sausages, Prawns and Squid, Salad buffet, Choice of potatoes and sauces, bread, buns All you can eat BBQ Ribs night and garlic bread. Reservation recommended. B395 P/P. [email protected] 6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served 081 891 4381. with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauces. Reservation recommended. 295 baht P.P. ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ RIBS [email protected], 081 891 4381. Come join us for our WEEKLY BBQ EVERY FRIDAY served ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in All You Can Eat BBQ Pork Ribs, Chicken and Sides for ONLY 495 BAHT! Our BBQ is famous at Two Chefs! Come try us out and enjoy our mouthwatering pork ribs, flavor-bursting chicken and more! Join us for Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the Fun. www.twochefs.com Kata Beach 076-333-370 Kata Center 076-330-065 Karon 076-286-479 Patong 076-344-914. Futsal League 2019 Is your child interested in football? Would they enjoy enhancing their football skills whilst spending time with friends? At British Interna- Sala Sunday Night tional School Phuket, the Cruzeiro Saturday Simmer & Spice morning league will allow your child to play fun, Steak & Seafood competitive football at the incredible facilities. Premium barbecue main course, including im- Curry buffet, Great variety, Vibrant flavours. Bring them along to either U9/U11 or U13/U15 ported Australian Rib Eye, full rack of Lamb or Every Monday from 18.30 - 21.30. Reserva- fixtures at the advertised times! See you there! whole Phuket Lobster accompanied by buf- tions, SALA Phuket, [email protected], fet of delicious appetizers. Live music from 076 338 888. 6.30pm. Premium BBQ. 1,700*Baht. Reserva- 3 tions, Sala Phuket, [email protected] 076 338 888. 5 SUN MAR TUE MAR Boat Lagoon Weekend 1-2 March 2019 Beat & Bite. Music & Food & Fun. From 6.00 pm till 10.00 pm. at Lagoon Quay. พบกับงานแสดงดนตรี อาหาร และความสนุกหลากหลายรูปแบบ ทีงานโบ๊ทลากูนวีคเอนด์่ Phuket Boat Lagoon, Phuket Boat Lagoon

The Great Nai Harn Phuket Sun- Sunday Roast All Day, day Brunch, just got better... All Night Rock Night With our exclusive offer 4 guests eat for the Come enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast EVERY YOU WANNA ROCK?? Head over to our fa- price of 3! Culinary maestro Executive Chef SUNDAY at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, mous Rock Night at Two Chefs Karon on the 5th Mark Jones, added exquisite new dishes for the Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in our Tradi- of March. Live music starts at 8:30 pm until late. most demanding palates. Experience it while tional Sunday Roast ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT Chef Daniel our executive head chef will be do- Grow Boating Networking enjoying the spectacular views over Nai Harn for ONLY 445 Baht! Enjoy a Large ALL YOU ing his signature “Rock Night” Burger, PRICE: Bay and listening to the sounds of Resident DJ CAN EAT selection of your favorites! Featur- UP TO YOU! (We leave the price up to our dear Evening Sun. Every Sunday from 12:30 - 15:00 hrs THB ing: Roast Aussie Beef, Pork Loin and Chicken. customers for this special burger, on this special Superyacht Services Guide, regionally represent- 5,500 net per adult (With free-flow premium Roasted or Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Mixed night! Mexican lover? We also got 20% Discount ed by Marieke Derks and Zara Tremlett, will be beverage handpicked by James Suckling) THB Vegetables Flavored with Thyme and Garlic. from our Tex-Mex items on that day! Make your co-sponsoring The Grow Boating network even- 3,850 net per adult (food only) THB 2,200 net Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy. Enjoy Live Mu- reservations NOW at: [email protected] or ing on Friday 1st March, at the Speakeasy Yacht per child aged from 6 to 18 (with free-flow juices sic from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two call: 076-286479 Reservation.

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held on Friday 8th March, 2019, at the Angsana Run Community. Ticket Price - 2,900b. Darren, Children First Fund. Why not come and join the 6 Laguna Phuket. Cost: Baht 500 for AustCham Phuket Boat Lagoon, darrenscherbain@gmail. event with some great local hole sponsors treat- MAR members, partner Chambers’ members, and com ing all the golfers to some fun challenges and ex- WED Australian Alumni Members. Baht 900 for non- citing Food and Beverage service. We are proud members. to have 89.5FM and Phuket News TV as our 27 Media Partner and Sponsor. Visit www.asean- MAR events.com or email [email protected] 10 WED MAR SUN 5 FRI APR

KEVIN GILDEA & IMRAN YUSUF IN PHUKET Baba Beach Club x Colours of Love Do not miss KEVIN GILDEA (IRL) and IMRAN YUSUF (UK) with host DEEPAK CHANDRAN March 27-31, Wild Sirenda presents Colours of (IND). Early bird tickets are on sale now from Love @ Baba Beach Club Phuket. This 5 day 350 THB or 600 THB at the door. Get your tick- experience will bring together an ever-growing ets today on TicketFlap: www.ticketflap.com/ community of free-thinkers, awakened beings Sala Wednesday nights: phuketcomedy-kevingildea Magic Rock, Marri- and global go-getters. Uniting in celebration to ott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, Phuket. activate your dreams, this incredible music and Boat Lagoon Weekend Ribs, beats, brews wellness lineup will create the perfect journey 5-6 April 2019 Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with for your experience Baba Beach Club Phuket. Beat & Bite. Music & Food & Fun. From 6.00 pm sweet corn chowder, blue cheese salad, moist For more information & bookings, contact us: till 10.00 pm. at Lagoon Quay. พบกับงานแสดงดนตรี cornbread and finish it off with a bread and but- 16 076 429 388. อาหาร และความสนุกหลากหลายรูปแบบ ที่งานโบ๊ทลากูนวีคเอนด์ ter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flowing and MAR Phuket Boat Lagoon your toes tapping as you wash down those ten- SAT der ribs with a bucket of craft brews. Full Rack 31 set B1,600, Half Rack set B1,200, bucket of MAR craft brews B800. Reservations, SALA Phuket SUN 27 Resort and Spa. Email: events@sala phuket. APR com or call 076 338 888. SAT

Food Competition 2019 Don’t’ miss the 3nd Annual Culinary Completion @ QSI Phuket on Saturday March 16th from Supersport 10 Mile 11:00 – 15:30. Schools from around Phuket will compete in two divisions, junior and senior. International Run 2019 Blue Horizon WCGC They will compete in creating an original and Get yourselves ready for the Supersports 10 Mile Thailand 2019 chef replicated dish. These dishes will then be International Run Series Thailand 2019. Thai- The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Chal- judged by our celebrity executive chef judges, land’s number 1 sports retail store, Supersports, lenge continues in 2019 with the top 10% of International Women’s Day who will decide this year’s Top Chefs. is back with 5 challenging races across Thailand. teams (2 people per team) from each qualifier Luncheon • Phuket (31 March 2019) at Thanyapura Phuket gaining entry to the Thailand Final on the 27th of • Hatyai (28 April 2019) at Central Festival Hatyai April 2019 at Laguna Golf Club Phuket. Promi- Celebrate the social and economic achieve- 23 • Bangkok (19 May 2019) at CentralWorld • Korat nent sponsors provide an all-expenses paid trip ments of women. Join the Phuket community to (29 September 2019) at Central Plaza Nakhon to the World Final at Oitavoss Dunes in Cascais, hear empowering speakers whilst enjoying a set MAR SAT Ratchasima • Chiang Mai (27 October 2019) at Portugal. For more details and to sign up con- luncheon and beverages at Angsana Laguna Central Festival Chiang Mai Part of the entry fees tact [email protected] Phuket. Make a donation of 1,000 baht net to will be donated to both the “Queen Sirikit Center book your seat. Contact lunch@classactmedia. for Breast Cancer Foundation” under the royal co.th (Donna) or tina@phukethasbeengood- patronage of Her Royal Highness Queen Sirikit, tous.org (Tina). and “The National Paralympic Committee of Thai- land” which is under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. Register for 5 races at once and EVERY DAY enjoy a 10% discount. 8 FRI MAR Ramp Up Your Run Clinic 3 - Starting You on the Road APR to a Healthier WED and Active Lifestyle March 23rd 7am @ Phuket Boat Lagoon. 10km or 1/2 marathon Preparation for the Laguna Phuket Marathon. Have you ever wanted to run Prime at Rock Salt a10km or 1/2 marathon? Are you a seasoned Prime at Rock Salt is the home of smoke and runner and thought just because you are get- fire at Naiharn Beach. An exclusive eatery, ting older that your best times are behind you? Prime offers a collection of roasted, smoked and Your Entry Includes: *Dynamic better running Hospitality Golf chargrilled creations from its custom-designed Phuket Sundowners technique training session *10 week step by kitchen. The al fresco dining experience is step training guide for either the 10km or 1/2 Challenge 2019 completed with panoramic ocean views across - Mar 2019 marathon *Healthy Nutritious Post Training meal The 4th Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge Naiharn Beach. Open Daily 6.00 – 10.00 pm at AustCham Thailand is delighted to invite mem- and lunch *Injury prevention *Healthy nutrition charity golf tournament will take place on the 3rd Naiharn Beach For more information and book- bers and guests from AustCham and partner *Running specific strength training *Mindset April 2019, with an amazing day of gourmet golf ings, please call +66 76 380 200 or rocksalt@ chambers to join our Phuket Sundowners to be training *Instant access to The Ramp Up Your at Laguna Golf Phuket Course all in aid of The thenaiharn.com

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across 57. Sword 31. Contraction 1. Didn’t dillydally 58. End early 32. Demand 5. Type of plug 59. Glorified gofer payment 1. English author Eric Arthur Blair is better known by which 10. Arctic sight 60. Succulent plant name? 14. First name in jeans 61. Proportion 33. Storage cylinder 2. Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia is better known as what? 15. Very quick (mus.) 62. Believe, old way 34. Relating to the present month, 3. Yasodharapura is the ancient name for which Asian 16. Jack’s partner 63. Jumble Kingdom capital? 17. Camera part 64. Town ___ for short 18. Watery 65. Geographic 4. In which year did the Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong 35. Get together open? geographical direction 37. Musical piece feature 5. How old is Kim Jong-un, Supreme Leader of North Korea? 19. Romantic Roman Down 38. Very small Answers below, centre poet 1. Insignificant 39. Make anew 20. 2001 neo-noir 2. Cuzco’s country 43. Colored flares psychological 3. Devilish used as a warning SUDOKU Medium thriller directed by 4. Rumple signal by trucks David Lynch 5. Furs and trains 23. Adversary 6. A sacred song 24. Milk provider 7. Evaluation 44. He who improves 25. Equal divisions 8. Don’t __ on his a nuisance 28. Drops the ball parade 45. __ of luxury 30. Symphony member 9. Giving 46. 1983 American 31. Lazybones 10. Norwegian inlets action series 33. Cell phone memory 11. More than miffed 47. Syrup variety card 12. They are black or 36. Beatle film green 48. Milk dippers 40. ___-time low 13. Patriarch 49. Hindu men’s wear Solutions to last week’s puzzles: 41. Italian tubes? 21. Matchless 50. Strange and 42. Ultimatum word 22. Guinea corn frightening 43. People movers 25. De La ___ 52. 2002 Liotta film 44. “Jo’s Boys” author 26. Victim of Cain 53. Alpine lift 46. Love in Paris? 27. Hang loose 49. Prevent 28. North Sea feeder 54. Actress Sorvino 51. Film with a jungle 29. Recurring sleep 55. Flurries setting state, abbr. 56. Salamander

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GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER 7 hours a year is how long men spend on average hiding in the bathroom for ‘peace and quiet’, according to a study by Pebble Grey. 23 percent of young adults check their phones within one minute of waking up. 362 times more germs than a public toilet seat is what your typical free weights in a gym can harbour.

The Thinker. Photo: Chris Yoon, 17 years old @ QSI 750,000 Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket? Email it to [email protected] US dollars is how much Google offered to sell their company for to another company called Excite in 1999. Excite declined. This week in history

Mar 1, 1972 and his band, records “Rocket 88”, holiday”, closing all US banks and The Thai province of Yasothon is often cited as “the first rock and roll freezing all financial transactions. 110.8 created after being split off from record”, at Sam Phillips’s recording the Ubon Ratchathani Province. studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Mar 6, 1836 After a 13-day siege by 3,000 Mexi- Mar 2, 1983 Mar 4, 1351 can troops, 187 Texas volunteers billion Compact discs and players are U-thong, or Ramathibodi I becomes defending the Alamo, including US dollars is how much Google is released for the first time in the King of Siam. Uthong (1314-1369) Davy Crockett and Col Jim Bowie, worth today. Its parent company, United States and other markets. was the first king of the kingdom The Fall of the Alamo (1903) by Robert are killed and the fort is captured. Alphabet, is worth about They had previously been available Ayutthaya, reigning from 1350 to Jenkins Onderdonk. US$851.2bn. only in Japan. 1369. He was known as Prince U Mar 7, 321 Thong (meaning “Golden Cradle”) Mar 5, 1933 Emperor Constantine I decrees dies Source: Uberfacts Mar 3, 1951 before he ascended to the throne Great Depression: President Frank- Solis Invicti (sun-day) the day of rest Jackie Brenston, with Ike Turner in 1350. lin D. Roosevelt declares a “bank in the Empire. Source: Wikipedia

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The series promotes healthy lifestyles and Last year, more than 13,000 Thai health trends among the new generation. and foreign runners joined the event. For the love of running Supersports 10 Mile International Run Series Thailand 2019 able to run and travel in one the aim of promoting the love trends among the new genera- SPONSORED same trip, stay healthy, and for exercise in Thais and also tion because these elements contribute to the causes of to highlight his firm’s status promise to form a foundation he Supersports 10 Mile helping physically-challenged as Thailand’s No. 1 sports for everyone’s good health. International Run 2019, athletes as well as breast- store. Everyone who participates Tpresented by Skechers, cancer patients. Last year, more than in the event benefits not just inspires everyone to join its Mr Tony Morton, presi- 13,000 Thai and foreign run- from good health but also grand runs along five routes in dent of Supersports, reveals ners joined the event. Various through opportunities to five different Thai provinces, that this international run organisations have partnered make merits as parts of the highlighting the tempting project has continued for six with Supersports in promoting event’s entry fees will be fact that participants will be consecutive years now with healthy lifestyles and health donated to the Paralympic Committee of Thailand under Royal Patronage, as well as the Queen Sirikit Center for Breast Cancer Foundation – The run event has now expanded its coverage to five leading Pink Park Village – which destinations in Thailand, including Phuket. looks after physically challenged athletes and patients Hat Yai; Bangkok – May 19, dent of Skechers Southeast respectively. 2019 at CentralWorld; Korat – Asia, says that Sketchers is the Ms Siraporn Wattana, September 29, 2019 at Central main sponsor of the race be- Vice President of Marketing at Plaza Nakhon Ratchasima; cause the event resonates with Supersports, says the firm is and Chiang Mai – 27 October the company’s determination committed to promoting good 27, 2019 at Central Festival to make Thais recognise the health among Thai people Chiang Mai. importance of exercise. It is a be they in Bangkok or other “Another highlight of the way to stay healthy and enjoy provinces. To encourage Thais series is its race shirts. In- living each day, and Skechers across the country to take spired by the landmarks of itself has produced several good care of their health, the the five provinces that will models of running shoes to run event has now expanded host the series’ races, the shirt suit the needs of beginners its coverage to five leading design reveals the different up to advanced runners. destinations in Thailand: appeal of each host city and Phuket – March 31, 2019 at spurs people’s wish to join all For more information about Thanyapura; Hat Yai – April five races.” Ms Siriporn says. the event, please visit www. 28, 2019 at Central Festival Mr Vincent Leung, Presi- supersports10mile.com

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The overall competition winner will receive a 3 day/2 night stay in a two-bedroom private pool villa including daily breakfast plus a 90-minute spa treatment stop quadruple: Pep for two persons at Baba Beach Club Phuket. Total prize value: B130,000 The monthly competition winner for March 2019 will receive a B3,000 voucher FOOTBALL to be used on food, beverage and/or fishing at the Chalong Fishing Park.

AFP EPL PREDICTIONS MONTHLY STANDINGS OVERALL STANDINGS anchester City man- 1. phils64 19 1. giggs 161 ager Pep Guardiola 2. SirBR 19 2. fazza 158 has warned his 3. giggs 18 3. Griffsbar 156 M 4. Gracie 18 4. Smiley Bar 155 players not to use injuries 5. lufc 18 5. Fitz 153 and fatigue as an excuse as the English champions chase a Live Sports TV Schedule historic quadruple of trophies *Times may be subject to change this season. SPORT START STOP EVENT TEAMS / INFO City secured the first of a Friday 1st Mar potential four-trophy haul by Rugby Union 13:30 15:30 Super XV Hurricanes v. Brumbies beating Chelsea on penalties 15:40 17:40 Super XV Rebels v. Highlanders nd last Sunday in the League Saturday 2 Mar Rugby Union 13:30 15:30 Super XV Chiefs v. Sunwolves Cup. 15:40 17:40 Super XV Reds v. Crusaders Guardiola’s men also 20:00 22:00 Super XV Lions v. Bulls face Swansea in the FA Cup 22:10 00:10 Super XV Sharks v. Stormers quarter-finals and are well Rugby Union 20:40 22:30 France Top 14 Racing 92 v. La Rochelle set for the last eight of the Soccer 19:30 21:30 EPL Tottenham v. Arsenal Champions League after win- 22:00 00:00 EPL Man United v. Southampton ning 3-2 away to Schalke in 22:00 00:00 EPL Wolves v. Cardiff the first leg of their last 16 tie. 00:30 02:30 EPL West Ham v. Newcastle Cricket 22:00 02:00 ODI - Gros Inlet West Indies v. England However, injuries to Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the League Cup final between Man 5 Cricket 14:50 23:00 ODI - Hyderabad India v. Australia City and Chelsea at Wembley stadium on Feb 24. Photo AFP 1 Aymeric Laporte and Fer- Sunday 3rd Mar nandinho blighted victory on Rugby Union 21:55 00:00 Gallagher Premiership Newcastle v. Worcester Sunday with John Stones and that we can win. A run of three draws in win. Every game is the same, Soccer 19:00 21:00 EPL Watford v. Leicester Gabriel Jesus also unlikely to “When one competition four Premier League games when you are on top you can 21:00 23:00 EPL Fulham v. Chelsea return before an international is over I want to see that we for Liverpool has allowed the drop points but when you are 23:15 01:15 EPL Everton v. Liverpool break in mid-March. want to win this title. I want champions back into the race, behind, you cannot.” Cricket 14:50 23:00 ODI1 - Johannesburg South Africa v. Sri Lanka “I don’t want to see ex- to see it on their faces they the latest of which came in a cuses from my players about want to win the title and I 0-0 draw away to Manchester tiredness, fixtures, schedules, hope that after I will be able United in the hours before the the number of games. That is to tell you I saw something League Cup final. nothing,” said Guardiola on special.” And Guardiola wants his Tuesday. Fernandinho’s absence was side to continue applying pres- “When you have the op- strongly felt when City lost to sure with Liverpool desperate portunity to fight until the Crystal Palace and Leicester to end a 29-year wait to win end, to fight for the title, then in December to cede Liver- the title. the power, the energy that pool an advantage in the title “When I’ve said that we gives you that is higher than race, while Laporte has made focus on our game, that’s any excuses you find. such a big impression in just because it’s the truth, but of “We have to run and beat over a year in England that course we look at what they them (the opposition), then the Frenchman was rewarded do, and when they don’t win beat them again. In the last with a new contract last week. we are happy,” he said. two months of the season, “People say: Without this “There is still very lit- the mentality makes the dif- player, they are not the same. tle between us and we have ference. It doesn’t matter,” added much to play for so it’s in our “I don’t care about the Guardiola. hands. It’s in their hands but way we play. I want the smell “We have a good squad, a our hands too. in the locker room, I want to good second team, and I want “The only thing we can do smell at the beginning of the to see the desire that we want is put on pressure, to feel we game and during the game, to win the title.” are not to drop points, but to

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IT’S A KNOCKOUT th Saensatharn throws a high Thai Fight holds 10 anniversary event in Phuket kick at British Phuket- based fighter Curtis Allen.

the first of his five Lumpinee the sport’s adoption of certain rhythmic music that accom- nine ended with knockout man in and out of the ring, he MUAY THAI Stadium championship belts Marquess of Queensberry panies fights) whilst fighters victories for the Thais, five never turns down an opportu- Poria Mermand – the most prestigious prize boxing rules in the 1920s, begin the ritual. They start by of which came in round one. nity to fan out his feathers in [email protected] in Muay Thai – at the mere introducing rings and gloves sealing off the four corners of The fifth fight of the night front of an audience. age of 16. A multi-time world to replace courtyards and ropes the ring to block out evil spirits saw half-Thai, half-British ac- True to form, Saenchai dis- hai fighters, led by the champion, Saenchai is a star respectively. and negative forces. Fighters tor and model, Peter Denman, played a barrage of acrobatics, legendary Saenchai, attraction at Muay Thai events Thai Fight’s choice of hand pray at each corner, touching it make his professional debut trick shots and sweeps, putting Tdescended on Phuket’s when he isn’t flying around protection however, differs with one hand and moving onto against Estonian, Rainer Sala- his young Uzbek opponent, high-end Laguna Resort last the globe holding seminars from the traditional ‘kard the next in an anti-clockwise jev, in a novelty bout. Much Firdavs Boynazarov, on the Saturday (Feb 23) as Muay in halls filled with budding chuek’ in that ropes are re- direction before kneeling down to the delight of Denman’s canvas numerous times in Thai promotion ‘Thai Fight’ fighters and enthusiasts. placed with cloth to dampen to commence their individual many female fans, his fight each round. held their 10th-anniversary One unique feature of Thai the impact – a welcomed dance. Although some of the was one of two in which gloves A veteran of the art, Sae- event on the island. Fight’s three-by-three-minute- modification by the receiver, foreign fighters opted not to were worn. The next several nchai is a prize fighter and no More than 12,000 Thai and round fights is the kard‘ chuek’ no doubt. Nonetheless, the perform a dance after sealing minutes sounded more like longer fights for titles, having foreign fight fans flocked to the – the traditional use of rope difference between the World the ring, every Thai fighter a Bieber concert than a bare already won everything worth northwest of the island for the instead of gloves. Although Muaythai Council’s regulatory did in his own style as Thai fisted Thai boxing event as fans winning over a long, illustrious gratuitous, inaugural Phuket the history of Muay Thai in 6-10 ounce gloves (depending Fight insists on preserving and cheered on the heartthrob to career. This bout was the only event boasting 10 fights, each various forms is said to date on the weight category of the promoting traditional aspects a first round knock-out of his other bout in which the fighters between a Thai and a foreign back to more than a thousand fighters) and a fist wrapped of Thailand’s national sport. Estonian counterpart. wore gloves, and as expected, fighter, broadcast live on Thai years, its first known practice in cloth, is significant, as was Ring sealed, the first two Denman spoke with The the 38-year-old dominated the national television. as a sport came about in the seen on Saturday. fighters walked to the centre Phuket News before the event fight from start to finish, win- The decision to hold the reign of King Naresuan the The scale of the production to kick-off the event. Brazil’s at the official weigh-ins on ning by unanimous decision. milestone event on Phuket Great (1590-1605) who was a on the night did not disappoint, Felipe Gois faced Thailand’s Friday. In January of this year, comes as the dust settles on proficient fighter himself and as expectations were high of Ratchasing Rongraenkeela- “I’ve been training on and Patong welcomed Muay Thai the city’s recent negative press made the art a compulsory part a promotion whose stakehold- Korat in an enthralling three- off since I was 15. I’ve never promotion, All Star Fight, in around its tourism industry. of military training. ers include a former prime round battle that ended in a had the opportunity to take it a star-studded event led by The Phoenix tour boat disaster It wasn’t until the 1920s minister and the CEO of the devastating flurry of punches seriously until now because superstar fighter, Buakaw, that killed 47 Chinese tourists that the sport was codified, country’s largest beverage from Gois that Ratchasing I was acting and it was an drawing thousands of fight fans off Phuket in July last year with official rules and regula- company. could not get up from. obligation not to fight whilst to Phuket’s tourism hub. The spurred a wave of tourism- tions being created and intro- The action took place in a Suddenly the effect of the shooting,” he said. event was a success and paved boosting initiatives, with Thai duced into the sporting world. vast outdoor area on Phuket’s kard chuek was evident as Now I’ve finished the soap, the way for a second on March Fight Phuket and January’s Traditionally, fighters finest land lit up by huge LED the quickly captivated crowd it’s a great opportunity. A 31 in which Buakaw will once All Star Fight event in Patong wrapped their hands and fore- screens and plenty of fireworks. were now fully focussed on dream come true.” again grace the island’s shores. putting the island under the arms in rope, reminiscent of A long walkway led fighters to the centre stage. Four knock-outs later and Whether Phuket will one spotlight among national and the Ancient Greek Himantes, the open-air ring where they For the foreign patriots in the main event was upon us. day be nationally recognised international fight fans alike. to make attacks and defences would begin their ritualistic the audience, that would be Following a long, extolling as a fighting town remains Saturday’s main attraction more effective. This practice Wai Kru Ram Muay. their only cause for celebration introduction, Saenchai danced to be seen. But one thing is was, without a doubt, Saenchai. is relatively scarce in modern The musicians begin play- as the next nine fights ended to the ring in typical Saenchai certain; the island definitely The 38-year-old veteran won day Muay Thai however, since ing Sarama (the traditional very differently. Eight of the fashion. A charming, humorous has the fan base.

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