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‘NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I WILL STAY HERE. I WILL DIE HERE.’ Shot Tourist Police officer faces murder charges Sea gypsies to A TOURIST police officer, still recovering from multiple gun wounds from a shooting on Wednesday, is now facing charges of murder. Sen Sgt Maj Pinchai Piyadilok was taken to hospi- tal before police arrived at the location he was shot. Police arrived to find two men dead stand ground and another alive, but shot three times in the chest. Full story on Page 3 Rawai sea gypsies Phuket to be face forced relocation role model for as court orders evictions title deed land probes By Orawin Narabal A DEPUTY Ministry of Inte- rior arrived on island this FEARING they will have nowhere to go if court-ordered week to immediately launch a evictions are carried out, villagers at the southern Phuket land title deed investigation sea gypsy community in Rawai have steadfastly resolved aimed at establishing Phuket to stay put. as Thailand’s role model for “Our people have been living here for more than 200 land probes. years. Our homes once lined the length of the beach, but Full story on Page 4 now we have only 19 rai to live on,” said village elder Ngeam Dumrongkaset, 68. Put Hadthong, 48, and his family refuse to move. Leatherback “We have nowhere to go. My family has been living here for more than 60 years. Although they say they turtle babies have documents to prove who owns the land, this is the land of our ancestors. No matter what happens, I will scramble to sea stay here. I will die here,” he said. HUNDREDS of leatherback Mr Put learned of his eviction notice after his nephew sea turtles, the most endan- handed him the court order when he returned from work gered species of turtle in the one day in 2009. Andaman region, have “It was on the afternoon of March 21. I had just… hatched in Phang Nga. Continued on Page 6 THEIR FUTURE, TODAY: Where the sea gypsy children in Rawai will play hangs in the balance. Full story on Page 6 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS March 23 - 29, 2013 Fear delays launch

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THE long-awaited and much sup- Tech ported Phuket Airport Bus Express Find out how to retrieve – marking Phuket’s first “hop on- your lost or stolen hop off” bus service from the air- port to major tourist beaches along phone. Page 17 the west coast – will not be launched this month. Boats The news came at a provincial transport committee meeting at Andrew Scott learns the Phuket Land Transportation how to purchase a Office (PLTO) on Tuesday led by superyacht. Page 37 ardent supporter of the new ser- vice, PLTO chief Teerayut Presertpol. In Focus The committee agreed “in prin- Miss Thailand World ciple” to approve the new service, but vetoed the launch on the con- spices up Phuket with dition that tuk-tuk and taxi drivers bikini shoot. Page 39 be consulted first on whether or not they would accept it. A gravely disappointed Mr Ready to roll but no place to go. Photo: Chutharat Plerin Explore Teerayut told the Gazette, “Actu- Going the other way at ally, I expected the committee to ing the new service. Phuket would have the bus service, Phuket’s second cable approve the PLTO’s issuance of “I am worried that there will be V/Gov Chamroen dodged the ques- the needed permit to the bus op- attacks [on the bus drivers],” V/ tion, saying only that, “Phuket is ski park. Page 43 erator, OS Car Rent & Tour, but Gov Chamroen explained to the still moving forward, but we will they didn’t.” meeting. move forward cautiously.” Sport Instead, the committee sup- “I am especially worried about Dates and venues for the pub- ported the suggestion by its the tuk-tuk and taxi drivers in Kata- lic feedback meetings have yet to Phuket’s young archers chairman, Phuket Vice Governor Karon,” he added. be set, but it was agreed that such aim for international Chamroen Tipayapongtada, that Asked whether the provincial meetings were to be held before competition. Page 50 local tuk-tuk and taxi drivers be government would allow the local May 15, Mr Teerayut said. consulted first before approving tuk-tuk and taxi drivers, rather than The committee will not meet any official steps toward launch- the public, to decide whether or not again before that date, he added. Pharmacy selling abortion Bag snatcher accidentally Tourist bus driver pills raided in police sting arrested for DUI A PHARMACIST in central turns herself in to police POLICE arrested a drunk bus Phuket Town has been charged driver who hit a pickup truck on A WOMAN wanted as a bag- March 13 after dropping off tour- with illegally selling abortion pills snatcher was arrested by Phuket in an undercover operation carried ists at the airport. Police on March 17 after going to Sirisak Suksai, 48, was driving out by Ministry of Public Health the Thalang Police Station to re- officials. near the airport when a tour bus port an alleged beating by her boy- clipped his pickup and broke the A complaint filed directly to po- friend. lice in Bangkok resulted in the sting right rearview mirror. Rudeemas “Yaem” Sumeng, 22, Mr Sirisak chased the bus operation on the City Health Care walked into the police station ap- pharmacy, on Dibuk Road, near the until it stopped at the Thalang parently unaware that there was a Museum. junction with Soi Romanee, on the The pharmacy in Phuket Town that warrant out for her arrest as a was raided by Public Health officials. Ms Rudeemas got herself When police arrived, the driver, afternoon of March 12. member of a bag-snatching gang. “An officer who is three months Photo Kritsada Mueanhawong arrested. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar Ayan Noppawong Na Ayutthaya, Ms Rudeemas revealed that her 55, talked in a confused way. pregnant entered the store and The pharmacist was charged partner had an arrest warrant in find that Ms Rudeemas was also asked to buy abortion pills. The with selling illegal medication, sell- He registered 0.26 per cent on his name and police double- listed on the warrant. an alcohol test, which is above the pharmacist gave her the pills and ing unapproved medical equipment checked their case files, only to – Thawit Bilabdullar charged her 16,000 baht,” Minis- and for practicing as a pharma- legal limit of .05 per cent, and was try of Health legal officer Chatree cist without a license. charged with drunk driving and Pinyai explained. – Kritsada Mueanhawong driving without a license. From tourists to addicts Mr Ayan faces drunk driving pen- DRUG suppression officers ar- grams of ya ice, 29 tablets of Ec- alties of up to a year in prison, a rested a former Phuket tour busi- stasy and nine small glass bottles fine of 5,000 to 20,000 baht, and a ness operator who turned to sell- containing Ketamine,” the district six-month suspension of his license. ing drugs after his business closed chief added. – Orawin Narabal due to hard times. Officers also seized drug para- Siriwat Srisuriyachai, 43, was phernalia, including hypodermic arrested on Sakdidet Road in needles, and 49,990 baht in cash. Phuket Town at 11:30pm on “The drugs have an estimated March 14. street value of 299,230 baht,” Mr “An undercover officer pre- Supachai said. tended to buy 1,000 baht of ya ice “Mr Siriwat claims this was his [crystal methamphetamine] from first time selling drugs, and he said Mr Siriwat and agreed to receive the that all the drugs he had were de- drugs later,” Muang District Chief livered from Bangkok to Phuket Supachai Pochanukul explained. by bus,” the chief added. After the handover, officers Mr Siriwat was charged with moved in and made the arrest. possession, sale and distribution “We searched his car [a of class 1 and class 2 narcotics. Mercedes-Benz] and found 78.78 – Kritsada Mueanhawong Sirisak blows over the legal limit. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Two dead in shootout Tourist Police Officer seriously injured in gunfight, charged with murder By Kritsada Mueanhawong

A PHUKET Tourist Police officer was charged with murder after he arrived at hospital, leaving two dead, gunned down in a housing The man claims to have been estate near Phuket Town. disciplining the child. Sen Sgt Maj Pinchai Piyadilok was taken to hospital for gunshot wounds to his leg and stomach Alleged child before police arrived at the scene, the Phuket Garden Ville housing estate. rapist denies Officers received reports of shots fired at the housing estate, all charges near Phuket Rajabhat University, A PHUKET shopkeeper accused at 2:30am. of raping a 9-year-old girl in They arrived to find the body of October has denied the charges Saran Chaithum, 26, leaning against him, claiming that he against the open door to the room. struck the child to discipline her. In the bed was the body of Police found two 26-year-old men dead in a room at a housing estate after neighbors heard gunfire. “The suspect claimed that he Chalermpol Tripuk, 26. just wanted to discipline the girl Both were dead from gunshot chief Col Sermphan Sirikong said. “In the room, we found two Sermphan said. because she was drawing on the wounds. Mr Natthapong was rushed to 9mm cartridges, two bullets and The alleged gunman, Sen Sgt wall of his house,” Public Pros- Police found only one survivor Vachira Phuket Hospital, Col crushed kratom leaves on the Maj Pinchai, was transferred to ecutor Atikun Puangprom told the at the scene, Natthapong Sermphan added. He too is recov- floor,” he said. Prince of Songkhla University Gazette. Kaewkuanchum, 25. ering from surgery and had yet to “We have questioned five of the Hospital in Haad Yai, after under- Mr Atikun explained that the “He had been shot three times be questioned by police as the neighbors, but none of them wit- going emergency surgery in suspect testified to striking the in the chest,” Phuket City Police Gazette went to print. nessed the incident,” Col Phuket. child. “However, the details of the assault as described in the suspect’s testimony are not to be New driver found dead, pinned by bus door revealed to the public,” he said. POLICE are investigating the death of a bus the door, but slipped while walking down the The suspect has been charged driver whose body was found, still standing, stairs and was trapped by the closing door,” under Sections 277 and 279 of the pinned by the partially closed door of his own Lt Jirawat said. Criminal Code. If found guilty, the bus on Monday morning. “His neck shows deep bruising caused by man faces a 20,000-baht fine and Phuket native Ekkarat Sarapol, 29, from the force of the door. We believe that he suf- 10 years in prison for sexual as- Wichit, arrived and parked his Sawat Travel focated, as his airway was blocked. sault and a 40,000-baht fine and Company bus alongside other tour buses at “He was stuck and could not call for help,” life in prison for the rape of a per- the Phuket Boat Lagoon, north of Phuket he said. son under the age of 13. Town, at 6am. “However, we will continue our investiga- “The suspect denied both He was last seen alive at 7am by a security tion as other factors may be involved in the charges,” Mr Atikun said. guard who saw him cleaning and preparing death,” Lt Jirawat explained. The suspect has been released the bus to take guests to Phang Nga. Mr Ekkarat started working with Sawat on bail of 350,000 baht, a Phuket “Because he was out of clear sight, between Travel as a tour bus driver only three days Provincial Court officer told the other buses, his body was not discovered un- earlier, the Gazette was told. Gazette. til 9:30am,” Lt Jirawat Tancheun of Phuket “The bus is also new to the company, which The trial will resume on City Police explained. acquired it a month ago,” Lt Jirawat added. Rescue workers prepare to transport the body November 19. “We believe he pressed the button to close – Kritsada Mueanhawong of the 29-year-old bus driver to hospital. – Saran Mitrarat No wildfire 25 illegal Sri Lankans arrested POLICE arrested 25 refugees None of the refugees could warning, but found walking along the busy Chao present passports, he explained. Fa East Road in Chalong on Some had United Nations High Wednesday. Commissioner for Refugees alert remains “The group included 18 men, (UNHCR) cards identifying them THE lack of rainfall across the six women and a 2-year-old boy. as Sri Lankan nationals. island in recent weeks has yet to Among the six women, one was “They have all been charged prompt the authorities to issue a two months pregnant,” Chalong with illegally entering the country. wildfire warning for Phuket, but Police Superintendent Krittapas They will be handed over to Immi- they have called for people to be Det-intarasorn said. gration for deportation,” he added. vigilant as a precaution. “We have not issued a fire warning as there are small pack- ets of rain falling on scattered areas,” Phuket Forest Protection and Fire Control Director Kejboon Leawtrakul said on Wednesday. “However, there is a danger of forest fires if, for example, people drop cigarette stubs in drought- hit forest. That’s why we have been handing out leaflets at Khao Phra Thaeo National Park several times a week,” he added. People burning off garden cut- tings, burning to clear land and pranksters were identified as other potential firestarters. To report a forest fire call 1362. – Saran Mitrarat 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS March 23 - 29, 2013 Chinese spotlight jet-ski scams Consulate official’s complaint prompts Tourist Police Commander to investigate By Kritsada Mueanhawong sociation, explained to the general, “The jet-skis suffer extensive dam- A COMPLAINT by a senior age in accidents. Anytime an Chinese consulate official has accident happens, we have three prompted Tourist Police Com- different repair specialists provide mander Roy Ingpairoj to visit estimates of how much the repairs Phuket in person to investigate al- will cost in front of the tourists One of the 20 contestants. legations of unscrupulous jet-ski who were involved in the accident. operators at Patong Beach. “The insurance company will Miss Thailand Maj Gen Roy led 22 Tourist pay for damages up to 50,000 baht, Police officers on an inspection of but if the repairs cost more than World contestants Patong Beach on that, the tourists March 15. must pay the rest,” hit island beach The visit fol- ‘The jet-ski operators Mr Nucha said. THE 20 Miss Thailand World con- lowed Qin Jian, Mr Nucha testants on a publicity tour in Phuket Vice Consul of the provide a good defended the prac- wowed onlookers on March 14 Consulate-General service to tourists.’ tices of local jet-ski when they took part in a swimsuit of the People’s – Tourist Police Commander operators. photo shoot on the beach in front Republic of China, Roy Ingpairoj “We instruct of the Cape Panwa Hotel. in Songkhla, filing every tourist how Among the 20 beauties is one a complaint to the to ride a jet-ski, Phuket native: Nathasinee Phuket Damrongtham Center what to do if an accident occurs, Wichaidit, 20, from Koh Kaew. (provincial ombudsman’s office) and what insurance coverage there The group departed Phuket that about Chinese tourists being is. Every time the tourist must sign Tourist Police Commander Roy Ingpairoj inspects a jet-ski on Patong Beach. afternoon, and will travel to scammed by jet-ski operators. the rental agreement to accept that Myanmar on March 25 to promote In the complaint, Mr Qin re- they understand the conditions,” Satisfied with the explanation, It would be very helpful to prevent Thai culture by joining a fashion layed concerns from Chinese he said. Maj Gen Roy said, “The jet-ski any misunderstandings.” show themed “Beauty still has tourists that jet-ski operators were The operators have instructional operators provide a good service Gen Roy and his team of offic- value... Beauty to the sight of Asean”. outrageously overcharging for re- leaflets, with images, written in to tourists. Instructions are handed ers then continued their tour of – Kritsada Mueanhawong pairs to damaged jet-skis. Thai, English and Russian – but out to every tourist who rents one. Patong Beach, handing out tour- Nucha Petchvimol, deputy not Chinese. “We are working on However, I suggested they add ist information leaflets as they See our special report on page 39 president of the Phuket Jet-Ski As- the Chinese version,” he said. Chinese to the instruction leaflets. strolled along the sand. Phuket: national land probe model A DEPUTY Ministry of Interior arrived in Phuket on Tuesday to launch a land title deed investiga- tion with the aim of establishing Phuket as a role model for land probes. “Many plots of land have been acquired through corrupt offi- cials,” Deputy Interior Minister Pracha Prasopdee told the Gazette. “This investigation, commenc- ing immediately and lasting 30 days, will establish Phuket as a role model for the rest of the coun- try in how to deal with this Deputy Interior Minister Pracha problem.” Prasopdee visited Phuket as “Due to the revenue Phuket another land probe started up. generates for Thailand as a whole, the government corrup- NorSor 3) issued for land in tion that has led to land Phuket that is in prohibited areas encroachment on the island has according to the Thailand Land come to the attention of Prime Code BE 2521. Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and “We are waiting for orders the Ministry of the Interior,” Mr from the Ministry of Interior on Pracha said. which land title deeds will be in- The 10 officers promised to vestigated,” Mr Somyot told the spearhead the project with the Gazette. cooperation of the Phuket Land The land investigation will fo- Office, had, as of Tuesday, not cus on the construction of yet arrived on the island. buildings on the steep hills in Ka- “I received a letter today mala and along the beach, Mr [March 18] from the Ministry of Pracha said. Interior that promised that 10 Min- Mr Pracha also told the press istry of Interior officers would that Phuket Governor Maitri take charge of the investigation, Inthusut had been assigned to but the officers have yet to arrive,” take the reins on the issue of in- Phuket Land office chief Somyot vestigating land title deeds in Laochoo confirmed. Phuket. Mr Pracha explained that the “We do not want to harm any- ministry had identified almost body, but if the land documents 200,000 land documents are illegal we will take the land (156,853 Chanote; 4,437 SorKor back,” he added. 1; 26,616 NorSor 3 Kor; 4,080 – Kritsada Mueanhawong March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Police deny bribe allegations, make reputation-saving arrest By Orawin Narabal “Later, the lady called me again, asking for another 300,000 baht. I A SENIOR Phuket City Police visited my husband in Phuket officer arrested a woman for Prison and explained the story to tarnishing the name of the Royal him. He told me to stop paying the Thai Police after she allegedly woman and to ask for our 400,000 claimed to have paid him 400,000 baht back,” she explained. baht in bribe money. Mrs Duangporn called the The news follows Duangporn woman and asked for her money Luesub, 36, arriving at Phuket City back, but the woman allegedly said Six of those injured were rushed Police Station on Monday to dis- she had already paid all of it to Col to Patong Hospital, three were cuss the issue with Phuket City Prawit and his fellow officers. taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Police Deputy Superintendent In response, Col Prawit yester- Prawit Engchuan, the sole case day defended the honor of the Runaway bus officer who is also the officer who Royal Thai Police, saying they allegedly received the bribe money. were corruption-free. on Patong hill Mrs Duangporn said she gave “We work with clean hands. We 400,000 baht to a woman who never accept or take bribes from claimed she would use the money anyone. What the woman who injuries 10, kills to bribe Lt Col Prawit to free Mrs received the money claimed has Duangporn’s husband from created a bad image for Thai po- one motorist Phuket City Police Deputy Superintendent Prawit Engchuan was accused ONE person is dead after a Phuket Phuket Prison, where he is being of taking a 400,000-baht bribe in the case he is investigating. lice,” he said. held for drug possession. “We have arrested her and tour bus slammed into eight Col Prawit and fellow Phuket “Later, a woman claiming to be pay 20,000 baht that day. Later, I charged her with insulting an of- motorbikes and five cars on City Police officers arrested Mrs a friend of the lawyer said she paid 80,000 baht more and re- ficer,” he stated. Patong Hill on March 15. Duangporn’s husband, Suwit could help my husband, but she cently I paid the remaining Col Prawit revealed the name Athiwat Petchsai, 22, died Buaprom, on drug related charges said I had to pay her 400,000 300,000 baht,” she said. of the woman arrested, but asked after he was struck by the run- on February 15. baht,” Mrs Duangporn said. However, time went by and Mrs the media not to publicly reveal her away bus in front of Wat Patong Mrs Duangporn hired a lawyer “I did not have that much Duangporn heard no news about identity while the case was in temple after the vehicle’s brakes to fight the charge. money at that time, so I agreed to her husband’s release. progress. failed as it descended Patong Hill at about 7:30am. The bus was en route from Phuket Town to pick up tourists Motorbikes take island heat, arson suspected staying at a hotel in Patong. A SERIES of suspected arson attacks on burning on the side of Pha Hin Tang Road. Ten others were reported in- motorbikes in Phuket last week has police The most recent motorbike to suffer burn- jured, including the bus driver, scrambling to identify the culprits. ing rubber was discovered on March 13 at Thammanoon Pinkongphan, 35. “We suspect the bikes were set on fire by a 3pm along the Kathu-Koh Kaew Road, not far Three of the injured were single gang of teenagers out to cause trouble,” from the Phuket Mining Museum. rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital Phuket’s top cop, Provincial Police Com- About 200 meters from that motorbike, Lt in Phuket Town. mander Choti Chavalviwat, told the Gazette. Sawas Pholon of the Thung Thong Police and The remaining six were taken “I have already assigned a joint police force his team discovered a five-liter container of to Patong Hospital. from Kamala, Kathu and Cherng Talay police petrol hidden in the grass. Also not far away, Mr Thammanoon was taken to stations to investigate the cases,” Gen Choti said. police found a helmet. Bangkok Hospital Phuket for treat- The first incident occurred in the parking “All the evidence was gathered to check for ment after he suffered injuries to area at the popular Laem Singh Beach on finger prints,” Lt Sawas said. his chest, knee and wrists when March 12, in which four bikes were found Locals told police that the motorbike was the tour bus plowed into the temple blazing at around 4pm. owned by a gardener in the area. The two incidents took place only a day apart. wall. Later that evening another bike was found – Kritsada Mueanhawong Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar – Kritsada Mueanhawong 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS March 23 - 29, 2013 Leatherback turtles: hatching a plot for the future THE beach at Khao Lampi – Hat Thai Mueang Of the five species of turtle that live in the National Park has been full of life over the Andaman, leatherbacks are the closest to past month with 339 baby leatherback turtles becoming extinct, he added. hatching from five protected nests in the area. “Only about one in 1,000 baby leatherbacks “We are still watching two more nests ex- survive to adulthood,” Dr Kongkiat pointed out. pected to hatch soon,” park chief Witoon To protect the dwindling population of leath- Detpramuanphol told the Gazette. erbacks in the Andaman region, Dr Kongkiat In the past, enormous leatherback turtles asked people to not remove turtle eggs from weighing as much as 360 kilograms would nests and not disturb the turtle-nesting areas. lay a total of 400 to 500 nests along the beaches “In the nesting season many turtles come of Phang Nga and Phuket (see page 18). Now, ashore or close to shore. If anybody notices LUCK BE A LADY: 22 gamblers get however, there are less than 10 nests a year, them please, do not disturb them; if you are a cleaned out by a police bust near explained Dr Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, head fisherman, and one is caught in your net, please Surakul Stadium. of the Endangered Species Unit at the Phuket free it and return it to the sea,” he said. 339 baby leatherback turtles scurry for the sea. Marine Biological Center. – Kritsada Mueanhawong Photo: Khao Lampi – Hat Thai Mueang National Park Police swoop on gambling den A JOINT police raid on a house in No monkeying around Phuket Town on March 14 netted 22 gamblers playing the popular “shrimp-fish-giant water bug- flower” board game. Russian couple caught touting pig-tailed macaques on Koh Kai Nok Officers led by Lt Col Prawit By Kritsada Mueanhawong Engchuan of Phuket City Police joined teams from the Phuket Pro- A RUSSIAN couple were arrested vincial Police and Wichit Police in at a tourist sight-seeing island off the raid of the shophouse, about Phuket on March 14 after they 100 meters from Surakul Stadium, were caught charging tourists to at 11:50pm. have their photos taken with pig- Police seized 8,660 baht cash, tailed macaques, a protected six bet markers for 10,400 baht, species in Thailand. 30 bet markers for 1,040 baht, Andrey Belov, 31, and Ekaterina gambling debt log books, and other Denisovich, 22 were arrested by gambling paraphernalia, including Natural Resources and Environ- the board game. mental Crime Suppression “Our team of investigators Division (NED) officers led by Lt learned the location of the gam- Col Kongkaj Phunoknium. bling den from our informants. “We went to Koh Kai Nok and Players used the back door of the saw Mr Belov and Ms Denisovich house to enter and exit the venue,” carrying three pig-tailed macaques, Col Prawit said. asking tourists if they wanted to “All 22 people were charged have their photos taken with them,” with gambling,” he added. Col Kongkaj explained. Sombat Issalolarn, 70, who “We asked to see their pass- identified himself as the owner of ports and documents to prove they the house, was charged with pro- were in legal possession of the viding a venue for illegal gambling. macaques. They told us they did Settaphat Nilkomol was not have the documents with Andrey Belov (right) and Ekaterina Denisovich (in yellow) were charging tourists for photos with the monkeys. charged with being a dealer for il- them, but the documents were legal gambling. back in their rented room in Kata,” macaques and a document prov- any official documents proving tected species without a permit. “Police arrested every person he said. ing the monkeys had been fitted that they had the legal right to have If found guilty, Mr Belov and and seized all gambling property After placing the two Russians with microchips. the animals in their possession,” Ms Denisovich each face a fine found at the venue. The suspects in custody, the officers entertained “However, they could not ex- he explained. of up to 40,000 baht or up to four were taken to Phuket City Police the couple’s claim and escorted plain to us what information was The couple were held overnight years imprisonment, or both, Col Station to be charged, and then them back to Phuket. logged on the microchips. They at Phuket City Station and de- Kongkaj explained. handed over to Wichit Police for “We took them to their room in said they were given the monkeys parted the next morning for Koh “The monkeys will be sent to a further investigation,” he added. Kata. They showed us the health by a Russian friend. Yao Noi, where they will be wildlife reserve in Phang Nga,” he – Kritsada Mueanhawong record books for each of the three “They also could not show us charged with possession of a pro- added. Sea gypsies stand ground for land rights

From page 1 meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall to highlight the sea gypsies’ plight. …come home from work. My “The Ministry of Interior, the nephew said officers had delivered Department of Special Investiga- a court order requesting that I tion and the Royal Thai Police are attend court two months later. It cooperating to find a way to fight was then that I learned the land I the claims, and to find a lawyer to have been living on my represent the sea gypsies,” Col entire life apparently belongs to Mr Narat told the meeting. Piyawat Sa-Ngeamkul,” he said. Conditions in the village are already “Our officers will be review- “People living in seven other cramped. Photo: Orawin Narabal ing maps, historical photos and houses also received the court director-general of the Rights and conducting interviews to prove order,” Mr Put added. Liberties Protection Department, that the Rawai sea gypsies have After five court appearances, and a team of officers held a meet- been living in the area for genera- the court finally – on February 28 ing with about 300 villagers on tions,” he added. this year – ordered the villagers to March 16 to discuss the issue. Mr Put hopes the efforts pay vacate the land. “We wanted them to know that off. “They told us they will set up Mr Put placed his faith on the we are working with other depart- a meeting in Bangkok to discuss Rights and Liberties Protection ments to come up with a reasonable our problem. After that they will Department under the Ministry of solution,” Col Narat said. come back to tell us what they Justice to provide help. Immediately after meeting the have agreed,” he said. Pol Col Narat Savetanant, villagers in Rawai, Col Narat led a “We have nowhere else to go.” March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 7 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS March 23 - 29, 2013 Triple homicide suspect caught at popular Phuket visa-run pier Thai woman gives By Kritsada Mueanhawong and carrying an illegal firearm in a public place,” the general added. birth to something POLICE have arrested the prime Somsak remained silent suspect wanted for a triple homi- throughout the press conference. egg-straordinary cide over a land conflict in Phang “He told police in his statement A WOMAN in Nakhon Sri Nga. that he was involved in a conflict Thammarat province claims to After nearly three months on with the three men over access to have given birth to an egg. the run, Somsak Wongsri, 49, was his land. The access crossed land Sopharat Phantharak, 36, has arrested in Ranong on Tuesday. belonging to the three men,” Gen placed the miraculous object on a He was wanted for the execu- Yongyuth explained. pedestal lined with white cloth and tion of Prajuab Choojit, 24; “The suspect will present infor- is inviting local villagers to come Sarawut Boonklin, 31; and mation only in court, which he has and pay their respects to it. Somboon Kimtin, 69, who was the right to do. He has the right to Mrs Sopharat, who is already the father of popular Thai coun- remain silent,” Gen Yongyuth a mother of four, claims that be- try music singer “Ice R Siam”. reminded the press. fore the miraculous nativity she The executions took place in a “Somsak has been denied po- had a strange dream in which an rubber plantation in Takuapa dis- lice bail because his actions have angel gave her the egg, as well as trict on December 22. been classified as a form of hei- the white cloth. “After he killed the three men, nous crime,” Gen Yongyuth Now, local villagers are flocking he went to Ranong where he was added. to her house to see the miracle, with in hiding until he was arrested by During the press conference, many of them prostrating them- police on Tuesday, at 7pm,” Ice R Siam pleaded with Somsak, Police Region 8 Commander asking why he killed her father, selves in front of the egg, which Somsak was arrested for the triple homicide. Photo: Mongkol Suratthani looks just like that of a chicken. Yongyuth Charoenwanit told a but Somsak remained silent. Mrs Sopharat has also placed a press conference in Surat Thani known among Phuket long-stay Thailand,” Lt Gen Yongyuth said. After the press conference, silver tray next to the object for on March 14. tourists and expats as the jump- “The suspect has been charged police escorted Somsak to the rub- villagers to leave money and gain Somsak was arrested at off point for visa runs to Myanmar. with murder, possession of an ber plantation in Takuapa to merit. Ranong’s Saphan Pla Pier, well “He was attempting to leave illegal firearm and ammunition, re-enact the crime. Police officers are investigating Mrs Sopharat to see if they can charge her with fraud. Kitti Rattanasombat, the director Dog-lovers pounce on ‘round up strays’ policy of Tha Sala Hospital said that “nor- THE current Phuket Gazette vincial Livestock Office chief mal people don’t give birth to eggs”. online poll asking whether or not Weerasit Puthipairoj, 58, calling for Mr Kitti admitted that abnormal stray dogs should be rounded up all stray dogs to be humanely col- births were possible, but added and taken off Phuket’s streets has lected off the streets and taken to that giving birth to a “duck egg, stirred the island’s dog-loving the Livestock Office’s dog shel- chicken egg or reptile egg” cer- community into a frenzy. ter in Thailand. tainly did not happen. The poll, launched March 7, of- John Dalley of the Soi Dog This was more likely to be due fered respondents the following Foundation issued a missive, call- to someone making up stories to options: ing for Phuket dog-lovers to vote get attention, he said. – Yes, get them off the streets; in the poll and to cast their votes in Superintendent Suthep Kosakul they are a nuisance and dangerous. favor of sterilization (see page 19). of Tha Sala Police Station said – Yes, but only dogs identified “The poll contains no options for officers had examined the egg and as aggressive. the ONLY scientifically proven (and confirmed it was a chicken egg – No, the focus shouldn’t be humane) method of stray animal with “nothing special” about it. on the dogs but on the people who population control in SE Asia, this Most villagers who saw the egg feed them and perpetuate their being sterilization. The closest op- did not believe it was the result of existence. tion to an informed and intelligent Emails flooded in to the Gazette after the poll launched. Photo: Taz-Voll Mrs Sopharat giving birth. – No, there’s no need to collect answer is the fourth one (“No, Some said that if the object had them, they’re not a big problem there’s no need to collect them, Mr Dalley added, “The best op- support and full cooperation of the been a lump of flesh of some sort, in Phuket. they’re not a big problem in tion, which is notably missing from local governments on Phuket. This they might have believed it – but – No opinion. Phuket.”) and I encourage you to the poll, would be to conduct an program sees 10,000 dog sterilized not a chicken egg. take a moment and vote for this island-wide sterilization program as each year.” – Khao Sod The poll followed Phuket Pro- option,” Mr Dalley said. Soi Dog is currently doing with the – Phuket Gazette March 23 - 29, 2013 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Yaowapha: The replacement PM? SPECULATION is rife that the played down the case as frivolous, Pheu Thai Party fears Yingluck even though the NACC ruling, if Shinawatra may be forced to step unfavorable, could lead to the sus- down as prime minister soon and pension of the prime minister, is preparing for her older sister pending a judicial review. Yaowapha to take her place. Some observers were not con- PM Yingluck is currently vinced, however. under investigation by the “Yaowapa’s rush to grab a National Anti-Corruption Com- Rumors are rife that Mrs House seat after the expiry of her mission (NACC) over her alleged Yaowapha is being moved into ban suddenly makes sense,” concealment of assets when she position in the House of Repre- wrote political commentator took the office as prime minister sentatives in order to replace Avudh Panananda in a recent col- in 2011. Yingluck as prime minister in case umn in The Nation. At the same time, Mrs she is forced to step down fol- “The party spokesman might Yaowapha is preparing to stand in lowing an unfavorable NACC be right that his ruling party is not a by-election for Chiang Mai Con- ruling. grooming a replacement for stituency 3 after the sudden According to financial state- Yingluck. But the Shinawatra clan resignation of incumbent Pheu Thai ments that PM Yingluck submitted is bracing for all possible contin- member Kasem Nimmolrat. to the NACC when she became gencies.” Mr Kasem, who won the seat an MP and prime minister, her hus- Mr Avudh went on to slam the last year, cited ill health among his band, Anusorn Amornchat, held Shinawatra family for wasting reasons for stepping down last 4.01 million shares in Ad Index Co public money. month. Mr Kasem is a close Ltd. Each share was worth 10 “The clan’s interest comes, associate of the Shinawatra fam- baht. obviously, before that of the ily, serving as “chauffeur” to Mrs PM Yingluck also stated that country. To ensure the continu- Yaowapha and aide to her daugh- she had given 30 million baht to ity of Shinawatra control, ter Chinnicha. the firm in 2006 as a loan. How- taxpayers will have to dole out at Mrs Yaowapha, who held the ever, the company’s records show least 10mn baht for organizing the seat herself until she was banned no evidence of any such loans by-election.” from politics for five years during until 2007. Speculation abounds that the recent political crisis, is seen Pheu Thai Party spokesman Yingluck’s older sister Yaowapha as a shoe-in to take the seat back Prompong Nopparit recently (right) will take power. again. commented on the matter. He Photo: The Nation Monarchy broadcast sparks controversy A ROW has broken out over the cancellation – and subsequent broadcast – of the final episode of a controversial five-part debate on the status of the Thai monar- chy on public broadcaster ThaiPBS. The final part of the series, which featured a debate between Thammasat University academic Somsak Jeamteerasakul and social critic Sulak Sivaraksa, was sched- uled to be broadcast on March 15. But after about 20 monarchy The final episode was finally aired on March 18. Photo: The Nation loyalists protested outside the station’s office on the afternoon he and his team would stop pro- before the broadcast, the final epi- ducing the show. Writing on sode was replaced with a taped Facebook, veteran magazine edi- episode of the Tob Jote program tor Mr Pinyo said: “To show our on a different subject. media standpoint against internal Station management explained intimidation and interference with- that it had decided to delay show- out professionalism… I and my ing the episode over concerns for team have made a unanimous de- the safety of its staff as well as cision to stop producing the fears the program may have been programme.” causing “social divisions”. The final episode of the show In protest against the decision, was eventually broadcast on Mon- host Pinyo Traisuriyathamma said day, March 18. Bomb kills much-loved police officer A HUGE bomb exploded in Station, Col Narathiwat last week, killing three Jakkrit, 49, was police officers, including the well- known for his respected deputy superintendent dedication to of Rusoh Police Station. peace-building The 90kg bomb exploded as a and for helping vehicle carrying six police offic- to foil several Flowers for Jakkri ers crossed a bridge. violent attacks in the region. Lt Col Jakkrit Wongphrommes, Police said they already had Sgt Piya Phoophanwer and Cpl good leads on the bombing, iden- Suwes Jantharangsee died in the tifying six or seven suspects blast. including several well-known in- Deputy chief at Rusoh Police surgents. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NEWS March 23 - 29, 2013 In brief… New Pope’s simple style signals shift in Catholicism’s tone WITH every day the newly election Pope popular Pope John XXIII (1958 to 1963). Defense contractor Francis reigns, his style reveals more con- “This is a new breeze of fresh air that is trasts with his predecessor Benedict in ways blowing through the Church and the name of arrested for handing that amount to an unspoken criticism of how that breeze is Francis,” Cardinal Leonardo the retired pontiff conducted his papacy. Sandri, a fellow Argentine, told Reuters. over information on The enthusiasm former Cardinal Jorge “This is a call to humility and service to nuclear weapons Bergoglio has sparked among Catholics by others that will mark his papacy,” he said approaching the job like a parish priest rather after the inaugural Mass. A US defense contractor in than a papal monarch points to a yearning for Referring to Benedict’s election in 2005, Hawaii has been arrested on a leader the Church has not seen since the in which Francis was the runner-up, Ital- charges of passing national charismatic Pope John Paul II. ian theologian Massimo Faggioli said, defense secrets, including classi- Seven days are a short time to judge a pa- “Bergoglio represents the road not taken fied information about nuclear pacy on, but the approval for Francis seems eight years ago. weapons, to a Chinese woman with to show this is closer to what many Catho- “Benedict is a great theologian, but being whom he was romantically in- Pope Francis passes waving priests as he lics want in a pope. Italians frequently note pope is not about being a theologian,” he said. arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural volved, authorities said on Monday. with approval that he reminds them of the – Reuters M ass at the Vatican. Photo: Reuters Benjamin Pierce Bishop, 59, a former US Army officer who works as a civilian employee of a defense contractor at US Pacific Command in Oahu, was arrested Syrian rebels, Damascus trade last Friday. China willing to promote dialogue allegations of ‘chemical attack’ By Dominic Evans the hands of insurgents. between Koreas Information Minister Omran al- CHINA’S new president Xi SYRIA’S government and rebels Zoabi said rebels fired a rocket Jinping told South Korea’s presi- accused each other of launching with chemical weapons at the dent on Wednesday that China a deadly chemical attack near the town of Khan al-Assal, southwest was willing to help to promote dia- northern city of Aleppo on Tues- of Aleppo, in what he called a “dan- logue between North Korea and day in what would, if confirmed, gerous escalation”. South Korea, saying stability on be the first use of such weapons He said the rocket had been the Korean peninsula was in in the two-year-old conflict. launched from Aleppo’s southeast- China’s interest. Syria’s information minister ern district of Nairab, part of Xi also told Park Geun-hye in a said rebels had fired a rocket car- which is rebel-held. telephone call that China hopes all rying chemical agents that killed But a senior rebel commander, parties work hard to ease ten- 16 people and wounded 86. State Qassim Saadeddine, who is also a sions, according to a statement on television said later the death toll spokesman for the Higher Military the website of China’s foreign had risen to 25. Council in Aleppo, denied this, ministry. The Syrian Observatory for blaming President Assad’s forces Human Rights, which monitors the for the alleged chemical strike. Mother abandons conflict using a network of con- “We were hearing reports from paternity suit tacts in Syria, put the number of early this morning about a regime dead at 26, including 16 soldiers. attack on Khan al-Assal, and we against basketball A Reuters photographer said believe they fired a Scud with victims he had visited in Aleppo chemical agents,” he told Reuters legend Jordan hospitals were suffering breathing by telephone from Aleppo. AN ATLANTA woman who says problems and that people had said US President Barack Obama, basketball legend Michael Jordan they could smell chlorine after the who has resisted overt military in- is the father of her 16-year-old son attack. tervention in Syria’s two-year-old has dropped her paternity suit “I saw mostly women and chil- People injured in what the government said was a chemical weapons civil war, has warned President against him. dren,” said the photographer, who attack, breathe through oxygen masks. Photo: Reuters Assad that any use of chemical Pamela Smith, 48, filed a pa- cannot be named for his own hospital and the al-Rajaa hospital as Syrian officials have neither weapons would be a “red line”. ternity suit against Mr Jordan last safety. saying: “People were dying in the confirmed nor denied this, but Israel has threatened military month seeking child support. Mr “They said that people were streets and in their houses.” have said that if it existed it would action if any chemical weapons Jordan denies he is the father of suffocating in the streets and the President Bashar al-Assad, bat- be used to defend against foreign were diverted to the Syrian- and the child and has also filed a coun- air smelt strongly of chlorine.” tling a two-year-old uprising aggression, not against Syrians. Iranian-backed Lebanese Shi’ite terclaim seeking sanctions against The photographer quoted victims against his rule, is widely believed There have been no previous movement Hezbollah. Ms Smith for making false claims. he met at the University of Aleppo to have a chemical arsenal. reports of chemical weapons in – Reuters Bombs kill nearly 60 on date of Iraq invasion anniversary MORE than a dozen car bombs and suicide blasts tore through Shi’ite Muslim districts in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and other areas on Tuesday, killing nearly 60 people on the 10th anniversary of the US- led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein. Sunni Islamist insurgents linked to al Qaeda are regaining ground in Iraq, invigorated by the war Residents gather at the site of a car next door in Syria and have bomb attack. Photo: Reuters stepped up attacks on Shi’ite tar- from power, Iraq still struggles gets in an attempt to provoke a with insurgents, sectarian friction wider sectarian confrontation. and political feuds among Shi’ite, The Iraq war began on March Sunni and Kurdish factions who 20, 2003, with US air strikes in share power in the government of Baghdad. Shi’ite Prime Minister Nuri al- Now a decade after US and Maliki. Western troops swept Saddam – Reuters March 23 - 29, 2013 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 You can run, but you can’t hide American citizens earning income in Thailand prepare to report to ‘Uncle Sam’

IN LIGHT of the ongoing ‘fed- ing on whether there is eral fiscal fiasco’ in Washington a payment due or not. DC, the US tax regime is looking This information is to grow its global revenue pool, explained in the form with American expats residing in 1040 instructions, or places like Phuket high on the list through the tax soft- to be scrutinized. ware or tax preparer. Last week, a small group of In order to elect the American taxpayers gathered in FEI exclusion, US Phuket for an informative yet citizens or permanent dreaded update seminar about the residents (green card latest income reporting and tax holders) must qualify by filing requirements for US citizens meeting three criteria. earning income abroad. The first is to pass Sponsored by the Phuket chap- either the bona fide Foreign-source taxable income of corporations with a foreign tax credit ter of the American Chamber of residence test, or alter- compared to worldwide taxable income for all US corporations. Source: IRS Commerce (AMCHAM) at the natively, the physical Holiday Inn, Patong, the seminar presence test. He went on to address the taxable in the foreign was presented by international tax To pass the bona fide residence so-called statute of limitations on country and the US. specialist John Andes, a US CPA test, a US taxpayer must have lived how far back the IRS is autho- This credit, designed and Thai-American partner with in a foreign country for an uninter- rized to conduct a tax audit. to avoid double taxa- the Bangkok-based accounting rupted period that includes an entire “There is a three year statute tion, cannot be claimed firm KMPG Phoomchai Tax Ltd. tax year (January 1 – December 31). of limitations for the IRS to audit against income that Mr Andes reiterated that all This test also requires that the a tax return. The statute of limi- was excluded from US American income earners in the Asia Pacific American citizens, regardless of taxpayer did not claim to be a non- tations is six years if the taxpayer taxation through the their domicile or residency status, resident of the foreign country of omits additional gross income in FEI exclusion. revoked, it cannot be re-elected are required to file US income tax residence for its tax purposes. excess of 25% of the amount of “The foreign tax credit reduces before the sixth year following returns annually, report world-wide Slightly more flexible, the physi- gross income stated in the tax re- actual US tax on a dollar-to-dollar the year the revocation was income and disclose certain infor- cal presence test requires the turn filed with the IRS. basis; a deduction for foreign taxes effective, unless the taxpayer mation about foreign investments. taxpayer to be physically present “The important thing to remem- only reduces income subject to obtains the IRS Commissioner’s Americans residing overseas in a foreign country (or countries) ber is that in order to evoke the tax,” he said. consent, he warned. who have earned income – no for 330 full days during any statute of limitations, you need to Whether to elect an FEI exclu- US taxpayers who are living matter how or where they were consecutive 12-month period – file the required tax return and in- sion or claim a tax credit depends abroad on the general tax filing paid – have two primary options though not necessarily in the same formation returns.” on if the taxpayer’s non-US tax deadline of April 15 get an auto- to consider when trying to reduce calendar year. “If you fail to comply [by not home is in a high tax jurisdiction matic extension of two months to their US tax obligations. In addition to passing one of the filing] and they [the IRS] decide (which varies depending on income file. The taxpayer can file for an above tests, the taxpayer must to investigate you, then there is no bracket) such as Thailand or coun- additional four month extension FOREIGN EARNED have changed his tax home from statute of limitations to be evoked. tries in the European Union. (total six months, or by October), INCOME the US to the foreign country, and This means that the IRS can audit “If you are in a high tax rate using form 4868. if the foreign country has an you as far back as it wants.” jurisdiction, meaning you are If, however, the taxpayer has Qualified individuals can claim income tax, the taxpayer’s earned paying taxes at a higher rate in the an amount owing to the IRS, he the foreign earned income (FEI) income must be subject to that FOREIGN TAX CREDIT foreign jurisdiction than you must pay that amount by April 15. exclusion by filing form 2555, country’s income tax. would in the US, then it makes The extension is only an extension which is filed with Form 1040. Mr Andes noted that the annual Another option for American more sense to forgo or revoke the to file, not to pay. Almost all US taxpayers residing ceiling – the maximum amount of taxpayers to consider when FEI exclusion election,” he said. In a future issue, we’ll go over outside the US will need to file FEI that can be excluded – is looking to reduce their US tax John added that once an FEI the reporting requirements for paper returns. $95,100 for the 2012 tax year, obligation is to claim a foreign exclusion is elected, it remains in foreign assets and investments, as The IRS center in which to and will increase to $97,600 for tax credit for foreign income effect for all subsequent years well as other tax developments. send the forms will differ depend- the 2013 tax year. taxes paid or accrued on income unless revoked. However, once – Steven Layne CB500x gets new Phuket wings

The BigWing showroom will look just like this CGI depiction. BIKE lovers are anticipating the new has the most number of reserva- Honda BigWing motorbike dealer- tions now at Honda BigWing TAKING FLIGHT: The CB500x is attracting interest from the Phuket market. ship and showroom, set to open its Phuket, despite the bike being doors in Phuket on March 28. displayed a month later than the model fitted with Pirelli tyres, the from 26 countries. A Honda sales representative other 500cc models (CB500F and same brand Lamborghini uses.” The event will take place around told the Gazette that the dealership CBR500R),” he said. The opening of the new dealer- Patong Beach, from Sunday, April has already received many “This is one of three domestic ship is just in time for Phuket’s 14, to Sunday, April 21, coinciding inquiries and reservations. models being exported world- annual “Big Bike Week”, which is with the Songkran Festival (Thai “Since the beginning of the year wide. Its domestic production touted to be the biggest motorcycle New year). – Phuket Gazette CB500X has been the talk of the gives it an advantage over other event in Asia. town not only amongst the locals, 500cc models, as it’s offered This year’s event is expected to BigWing is located at 99/9 but also foreigners. It’s the latest 215,000 baht. attract over 5,000 motorcycles Thepkrasattri Road, Talad Yai, domestic model this month and it He added: “CB500X is the only with more than 30,000 visitors Phuket Town. T: 076-212-000 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS March 23 - 29, 2013 B85mn rubberized road in Krabi to bounce up prices By Kritsada Mueanhawong highway 44, the road between Ao ingredient to mix with asphalt [a Luk and Bang Sawan village of the semi-solid form of petroleum] in ANTICIPATING the construction Ban Klang subdistrict. road construction,” he explained. of Thailand’s first rubberized Mr Yuthapong, who is also the “We chose this area to be a asphalt highway, the Deputy leader on the working subcommit- pilot because it has a primary road Ministry of Agriculture and tee of national strategy to increase with many rubber plantations Cooperatives (MAC) led a survey the value of Thai rubber, said: around the area and nearby. The team to inspect a total of 17 kilo- “Rubber and rubber products are road is under the responsibility meters of road in Krabi’s Ao Luek fundamentally important for of the Krabi Highways office district. Aimed at increasing the Thailand’s export market, as they [administered out of Surat value of domestically produced generate a lot of income. Thani],” he said. rubber over the long term, and thus “However, the [raw] rubber and There are about 5,300 vehicles stabilize rubber prices, the proposed rubber products that we export are per day passing through the area, pilot project is expected to utilize a mostly raw materials, or otherwise of which about 500 are heavy budget of 85 million baht. simple and basic products. Thus, trucks, Mr Yuthapong said. Joining Deputy Minister we are missing out on opportuni- From this point, the project VALUE ADDED: Deputy Minister Yuthapong Charassatian points to a Yuthapong Charassatian on the ties to earn more income from team will estimate expenses and crack on the proposed pilot road in Krabi that may be rubberized. inspection was Krabi Governor more value-added [products], he present the final plan to the the project will increase the value cations with land ownership. Prasit Osathanon, Krabi Provincial added Natural Rubber Policy Committee. of domestic rubber, he added. The project will be presented Administration Organization “A long term solution is to add We expect the project to cost A rubberized road proposal was during ASEAN Rubber Day, a rub- President Somsak Kittitorrakul and more value to rubber products. So, about 85mn baht. The road could initially pitched in Nakhon Si ber promotion event to be held in other MAC and related officers. we are pushing for rubber to be be used for about 10 years [be- Thammarat last year, but was not Phuket from April 10 to 20, Mr The route inspected was state used in the country as a composite fore needing to be replaced], and carried out there due to compli- Yuthapong concluded. Malaysia ETF as an investment Meanwhile, educated urban middle class Malays and their more conservative religious counterparts in the northern states are unhappy about corruption, and are also demand- MANY expats living in Thailand ing other changes. are probably familiar with Ma- The Barisan Nasional (BN) laysia to the south, but they may coalition, which has ruled Malay- not be familiar with Malaysia as sia for over 54 years, must hold a potential investment option elections by June 27th and their through the iShares MSCI Ma- failure to gain a two thirds ma- laysia Index Fund ETF (EWM). jority in parliament after the 2008 Additionally, upcoming elections elections came as a shock to them down there could bring about and for investors as well. major changes and impact the The opposition led by Anwar ETF’s performance. bin Ibrahim (who was once jailed for corruption and has faced two WHY MALAYSIAN ETF? controversial trials over sodomy accusations) is expected to Malaysia benefits by its loca- mount the toughest challenge yet tion in the heart of Southeast SAY IT IN MALAY: Performance of the iShares MSCI Malaysia Index over the last 10 months. Source: FinViz.com faced by the ruling coalition. Asia, but away from the Ring of Fire, and its threat of natural a skilled English speaking major electronics manufacturing Finally, as a more liberal Mus- AN OPPORTUNITY disasters. workforce, Malaysia and espe- hub that’s now even more on the lim country, Malaysia is popular For those reasons, along with cially Penang, has become a radar of manufacturing compa- with tourists and students from At the end of last year, the nies as an alternative to the Middle East, plus the coun- iShares MSCI Malaysia Index increasingly expensive China. try has made an effort to Fund ETF, which tracks the MSCI Moreover, floods (past, and position itself as an Islamic bank- Malaysia Index, had an expense the persisting threat of future ing and finance hub. ratio of 0.51%, a 12 month yield ones) in Thailand and natural di- of 1.58% and gave investors a re- sasters elsewhere have spurred COMING CHALLENGES turn of 13.61% for the year. EWM renewed interest in Malaysia. also had a 15.48% three year In addition, the Southeast However, Malaysia is not return, a 6.45% five year return, a Asian country likely had 5% or without its share of problems, 14.68% 10 year return and a 3.49% so economic growth last year which investors need to be aware return since inception. and this figure could rise in the of. With a population that is The Malaysian stock market has future as the economies of both approximately 60% Muslim long since recovered from the Glo- China (Malaysia’s largest trading Malay, 23% Chinese and 7% In- bal Recession in 2008 and should partner) and the United States dian, Malaysia’s minorities – continue to perform well as the US show signs of recovery. who tend to dominate the pro- economic recovery takes hold. Malaysia’s currency also fessional and entrepreneurial Short-term Malaysia will likely tends to be relatively stable as classes – are increasingly resent- experience volatility but looking out it’s not free floating. Instead, it’s ful about affirmative action longer term the Malaysian carefully managed to prevent policies that benefit the Muslim ETF should still be a steady large swings in value. Malay majority. market performer for investors. March 23 - 29, 2013 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 13 TSLC Sports Hotel a hit

THANYAPURA Sports & Leisure Club has launched Asia’s first Sports Hotel, where athletes of all levels can enjoy seamless hospitality in chic guest rooms inspired by the sport- ing lifestyle, and complemented by Olympic-level facilities across the spectrum of major sports. The 77-room Sports Hotel comprising 34 Sport Rooms, 34 Energy Rooms and nine studios has been accepting guests since mid-November 2012. During their stay, guests can connect to five sports academies with world class facilities. The academies include football, aquat- Every aspect of the hotel centers around creating the balance between Thanyapura Sports Hotel pool serves as the perfect warm up for ics, tennis, rugby and triathlon achieving comfort and developing sporting ability. Photo: Thanyapura TSLC’s renowned Aquatics Academy. Photo: Thanyapura Thanyapura President Robert couples or families. Everyone can their steed close at hand to custom to integrate several aspects of medi- complemented by Thanyapura’s Hauck said guests at the hotel benefit from Thanyapura’s world mini-bar items like power bars to cine, such as physiotherapy, Mind Center, where expert could find themselves rubbing class facilities and winning vision, the high end mattresses for a good traditional Asian medicine and con- instructors teach athletes the art shoulders with a who’s who of and be inspired.” night’s rest and temporary of meditation as another means world sport. “We have recently Mr Hauck said the first big the spectacular treatment tech- of focusing and improving hosted world record holders and name on the Sports Hotel guest Gregory Burns nologies to performance, as well as general Olympic champions from the list had been Ruedi Wild, the prints on the enhance athletic well being. “We are pioneering British, Dutch, Italian and Hungar- winner of last year’s Laguna walls. All hotel performance, some cutting edge work at the ian national swimming teams, who Phuket Triathlon. “And the door guests have free health and well- new frontier of sport – where the were here at TSLC for high hasn’t stopped revolving with access to pools, being.Individually mind and body intersect, and performance tune-up sessions. sports stars since,” he said. gyms, sports tailored health how training the mind can “But at the other end of the “The Sports Hotel is ideal for locker rooms, evaluations and benefit athletic performance.” spectrum, we are now getting athletes. The rooms and studios are running tracks treatment using Thanyapura also boasts a spa around 10 Korean honeymoon not fussy or cluttered, but they are and some group Hotel Guests relax at the bar. light and electro- with signature Sports Massage, couples a week, who want to do contemporary, pared back, and activities.” magnetism are organic delights with a special ath- Muay Thai sessions or yoga. It has designed with the athlete’s needs in Mr Hauck added that Sports also available to complete the inte- letes’ menu at DiVine restaurant, always been my belief that there mind, from a special menu available Hotel guests would enjoy access to grated health and wellness offering team building event facilities and the is an untapped market in Asia for for athletes in training to bike racks Thanyapura’s ground-breaking In- for sports enthusiasts. health-inspired Booster Bar. a new, more active getaway for for cyclists and triathletes who want tegrative Health Center, which seeks The Sports Hotel is also –Phuket Gazette 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY March 23 - 29, 2013 B2.8bn beachfront Mai Khao condo unveiled by Sansiri

Uthai Uthaisangsuk (inset), and a marvelous view looking west out to the beach and ocean – the same view that the penthouse suites will have. UNFORGETTABLE: Even the sales gallery, located adjacent to where the condominium development will be built, displays lasting and timeless architectural elements. This view, from Mai Khao Beach, is facing southeast. SANSIRI Pcl will extend its Developed with the theme of of the world’s most desirable Phuket property profile to include ‘Unforgettable’, Baan Mai Khao is destinations, in which the tourism the upper income homeowners’ situated on a stretch of Mai Khao industry continues to enjoy tier, with the launch of ‘Baan Mai beachfront, an elite neighborhood healthy, steady growth. Khao,’ a brand-new premium- amidst many well known five-star “To meet the ever-increasing class beachfront condominium to beach resorts. demand for high-quality residential be built on the north of the island. What is being dubbed as properties in Phuket, Sansiri The Bangkok-headquartered “affordable luxury” units in the proudly announces the launch of developer is creating an impres- project will be offered from 7 to ‘Baan Mai Khao’, a new premium- sive presence in the island’s 53 million baht. class condominium project located holiday home market with its Sansiri’s Senior Executive Vice right on the world-famous Mai latest development, valued at over President, Business Development Khao Beach renowned for its 2.8 billion baht. and Project Development Division pristine natural beauty.” The development is set to break (condominiums and high rises), Just a 15-minute drive to the ground by the end the third Uthai Uthaisangsuk, revealed Phuket International Airport, the financial quarter of this year, and that: “Phuket is Asia’s number one project shares the same prime will be completed 18 months later. holiday home market and one neighborhood as many of Phuket’s five-star beach resorts and hotels popular with Thai and international tourists, including the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and STUNNING: The interior of one of the bedrooms in a three-bedroom unit. Spa, Anantara Phuket Resort and tuguese architectural elements re- class Thai spa providers. Spa, Sala Phuket and Renaissance flect the ‘Timeless Heritage’ style Baan Mai Khao is Sansiri’s first Phuket Resort and Spa. while the Silhouette Skin technol- ever development in Phuket that “Baan Mai Khao is Sansiri’s ogy ensures daytime sunlight. features a professional concierge first premium-class Phuket First-class facilities include a service exclusively for owners. beachfront condominium project 70-meter-long swimming pool You and your family can be and, here, we have created a to- stretching full length between the superbly cared for right from the tally relaxed ambiance where you condominium buildings and the first moment you arrive in will feel totally invigorated day- beach, and Sunken Daybed zone Phuket with services such as after-day. Baan Mai Khao offers a offers tranquil relaxation airport transfer and nanny range of layouts and sizes which surrounded by greenery. service, as well as delivery of are ideal for either residential Baan Mai Khao is located on a virtually all desired items or food [homes] or [as an] investment. We 13.5 rai land plot (about 21,600 items available on Phuket right are proud of the unique qualities sqm) in Thalang district’s Mai to your door – all contributing of this superior project and are Khao subdistrict. The entire to making your holiday even confident that such a high stan- project comprises six three-storey more special. dard development will be condominium buildings and three Baan Mai Khao show units will welcomed by customers – foreign five-storey buildings with a total be on display for visitors and early and Thai,” added Mr Uthai. of 206 residential units sized from birds looking to make reservations Baan Mai Khao is being pitched 59.50 to 263.50 sqm. on March 23 and 24, 2013 at the as an ‘unforgettable’ development Five unit types are available Sales Gallery in front of the project. that aims to convey a superior level including one bedroom (59.50 to Although the official sales launch of living amidst the embrace of 72sqm); two-bedroom (79 to will be in June, potential clients nature, sea, sand and sun – an oc- 98sqm); two-bedroom duplex shouldn’t wait too long to act. currence that, once experienced, (115 to 137.5sqm); three-bedroom “We’ve already got a long wait- will linger long in memory. (134 to 162.5sqm) and pent- ing list of clients in Bangkok, so The distinctively designed houses (260 to 263.5sqm). about half of the units are already ‘Semi-Outdoor’ Lobby opens to Other facilities include a car reserved,” – Phuket Gazette the shimmering sea and the eye- park for 100 vehicles; a superb, pleasing green landscape features large and well-maintained garden; SCB Sansiri Platinum Cardholders plants like Melaleuca Cajuputi a swimming pool; a fitness room; who make reservations during this Powell (or Samet Khao in Thai) WiFi internet and a dependable 24- promotional period may be entitled up and Syzygium Grande (Wha-Hin hour CCTV security system. to 1,000,000 points from in Thai) which are symbols of Mai Moreover, here, you are close to their credit card to redeem for privileges Khao Beach. many leading five-star hotels, fine and/or benefits. For more information, Internal and external Sino-Por- international restaurants and top- please call 1685 or visit sansiri.com. March 23 - 29, 2013 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Land prices double upcountry THE expansion by leading property firms of their investment in the provinces during the course of last year has resulted in land prices doubling in many areas. The main provinces and areas subject to the expansion drive are Rayong, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Phuket, Pattaya, Hat Yai and Khao Yai. Preecha Ariyanon, managing director of Term Sup Group, a developer in Rayong, said the price of land along the province’s Sukhumvit Road had increased from an average of 20 million baht per rai (0.16 hectare) two years ago to 40mn baht now. Land in Pluak Deang district has also Sansiri’s dcondo mine, Phuket. doubled in the same period, to an average of 10mn baht per rai. Rayong province has recently seen the Local developers are, however, able to launch of 10 condominium projects with compete with the property companies from a combined 1,000 units, worth 4bn baht Bangkok that have expanded into the in total. province, as they had acquired their land One of the projects is a development by before prices started to surge, he said. Sansiri, which has launched the 600mn baht For example, Term Sup Group holds condo, Nernpra, which will have 328 units. more than 4,000 rai in Rayong province, Low-rise housing is another new which is valued at an average cost that is market for listed property firms expanding still below 20mn baht per rai. their investment in Rayong. As a result, the company can develop The Confidence, a subsidiary of Quality residential projects at a lower cost than new Houses, has introduced the 660mn baht Construction in rural Bangkok. nist6dh Mahapanya Vidayalai in Haad Yai. Photo: grolli77 competitors in the local market. Casa Seaside Rayong detached-housing investments in the province. in the province, he said. Yesterday, the company introduced project, while Lalin Property has launched Meanwhile, land prices in Phuket and Thanawat Poolsil, president of the a 1 billion baht condominium project, a similar project worth 600mn baht. Songkhla have also soared from 2010 Songkhla Real Estate Association, said the Wisdom Grandiose Condo, compris- Udon Thani province has also seen land levels due to rising residential demand, demand for the development of residential ing 330 keys, with units priced from prices rising sharply, from an average of said Business Housing Association projects was focused on two Songkhla 1.6mn baht. 20mn per rai on Pho Sri Road two years president Issara Boonyoung. districts: Hat Yai and Sadao. The units will each have 30 sqm of ago to between 30mn and 40mn baht now. The average price in Phuket rose from The price of land in Haad Yai has risen by utility space. This is down to leading developers 20mn baht per rai to 40mn baht during the an average of 10 per cent a year and is now Term Sup Group also plans a townhouse Sansiri, Asian Property Development, LPN period, which like other examples noted, about 50mn baht per rai, while Sadao district project worth between 1.6bn and 2bn baht Development, Land & Houses and Supalai was due to a number of Bangkok and local has witnessed a similar annual rise to 10mn as its next launch, Preecha added. all having shown interest in expanding their property firms expanding their investments baht, he said. -The Nation 16 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY March 23 - 29, 2013 The art of elbow wars THE world is full of stupid too damned old to be roughing people. I’m not quite sure if the it. I have nothing against wilder- surging global population is ness types but these folks have resulting in a larger base of less- just spent their holiday at an air- than-zero IQs, but seemingly conditioned mall. Please go out there are more idiots in the world High on the list of annoyances and buy a carry on suitcase and today that at any other time in are couples and groups of people spare us those whiplash straps the history of mankind (note this who take on the 'divide and to the face, or damaged ears by is sexist and should be conquer' strategy. Each one the really big backpacks. 'peoplekind', but that just sounds heads to a different line and just We can go on to those who all too utilitarian). when you see light at the end of carry on all their belonging in six In fact, at the moment my own the tunnel, the single person in plastic bags and insist on personal journey into the land of front of you multiplies. My raw unpacking before being seated, Dumb and Dumber has me on an anger and antagonism towards resulting again in an angry line. airplane headed to Singapore with these idiots who bend the rules of Or those who try to wheel on a roughly 170 lost souls. human decency shows no suitcase, which anybody else Granted, this is a low-cost air- sympathy. If only I had a well- understands is wider than the line carrier, hence the odds that concealed stun gun, this would aisle. But, they try to bang their PRIME REAL ESTATE: Buckle up and let the war begin. Photo: Bill Barnett the ratio of idiots to available sort out the riffraff immediately. way down the chute, oblivious landed on the moon, and created everyone should fly, and I’d be seats is higher are higher than From rage to vent, the jour- to the consequences. a monster with the Internet so glad if somehow most of them usual. Case in point try visiting a ney continues down with Alice Once seated, that's when things why can’t we get a decent cafe stayed home. But how to cull the McDonalds or a Walmart and into the rabbit hole of madness. get interesting. Buckle up and let latte at 10,000 meters? Or that herd or qualify the worthy from check out how smart you feel. Being the punctual type, I’m the elbow wars begin. Strategy other great moment when the air- the damned? Maybe it starts with Hacking out this article is not often on board in the early stages plays keen on establishing territory line staff announce that you can the flashpackers or profiling easy as my elbows are tucked in and left to fend with all manner but it’s so easy to go from the thrill get your immigration cards upon people with confused looks on like some arcane yoga pose. Shall of stupidity, which goes from of victory to the agony of defeat. landing, all the time not mention- their faces that enter the airport. we call it the “armless crouching bad to worse. The family who Reach down to tie your shoelace ing that some stupid person forgot The captain has just turned on cat” or “fearless angry penguin”? have somehow managed to and you find an alien elbow has to put them on board. That’s the seat belt sign and I suddenly I love those screwball holistic misplace their boarding passes invaded your space. Or else those where the real thrill begins: regress by giving the reclined names, it beats the sheer bore- during the perilous 100 meter ignominious souls who immedi- trying to manage your carry-on seat in front of me a quick short dom of numbers or letters. journey from the boarding gate ately upon reaching cruising altitude bag while trying to fill out a land- jack kick, waking up my inglo- A trip to the airport these days to the aircraft and now have to slam back their seats into your ing card all at a medium trot. rious flying-mate. The small act is not unlike a visit to Willy unpack all their belongings, face, rendering your reading or So yes, there you have it, the of violence somehow manages Wonka’s idiot factory. Lines hence holding up the entire line. computer space useless. Again, give sorry state of mankind in the to soothe the savage beast, at dominate any traveller’s visit to Or people with backpacks. me a stun gun and I’ll sort out this new age of low-cost air travel. least for the next ten minutes. Phuket International Airport and This is a great mystery to me. endless array of stupid people. Millions of idiots flying from every visit now seems serendipi- Most of those who carry these I may even take a moment to country to country, or city to Bill Barnett is Managing Director of tous in look and feel, like a line heavy loads have far too much rant about the airlines' lack of a city oblivious to the world C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted up from The Usual Suspects. makeup, high heels or are just decent cup of coffee. We have around them. My take is that not through C9hotelworks.com.

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Wait decreasing every year for the for your ID to be verified, then past 15 years. check the box marked Use Find Until last year. In 2012, there My Mac. Click Next, then click were 3,484 more major crimes iPhone and a couple of iPads), you Allow. You’ll have to use an reported than in 2011 – and 3,890 have to choose which device you account with administrator more thefts of iPhones and iPads. want to track. access to your Mac. Stolen iPhones and iPads are And that’s all it takes. If your There are several analogous reversing a long-standing decline phone or tablet is online, it’ll programs on the Android side in major crimes. of the fence. The best- The situation in reviewed app I’ve seen Phuket is no better. I get is called Where’s My questions all the time Droid. Like Find My from people who want iPhone, this app will ring to know how to track even a silenced phone, their stolen iPhone, or retrieve the GPS coor- iPad – or Android phone dinates of the phone and or tablet. The short link it to Google Maps. answer: it’s easy to do It will also password before the device gets protect your phone to swiped, but impossible make it more difficult to (or at least extremely wipe it or root it, and difficult) to do afterwards. Where’s My Droid will If you have an iPhone notify you if the SIM or an iPad, now would card or phone number be a very good time to Always use protection with mobile devices. Photo spodzone gets changed. VIRTUAL THIEVERY: Installing the applications necessary to recover your stolen iPhone or iPad is best done before you lose it. Photo: wikia.net turn on Apple’s “Find My iPhone” appear with a green dot next to Where’s My Droid Pro (US$4) support. The free Find My iPhone the name of the device. If it’s adds the ability to take pictures Phuket Gazette and Khun Woody’s gatherings, as events unfold. app lets you use another iPhone offline, you see a red dot. Tap with the phone or tablet’s Sandwich Shoppes. or iPad to pinpoint your missing on a device that’s online and the camera, and send them to you; Live Wire is Phuket Gazette phone on a map. There are also last location of the device will remotely lock the device; wipe the We’re moving Sandwich columnist Woody Leonhard’s ways to protect private data; show up on a location map. phone or tablet’s SD card or all Shoppe Patong to Kathu in the weekly snapshot of all things display a message reading “bring Unfortunately, the location isn’t of the data on the device. next few months, and starting a internet in Phuket. Shoot him mail my phone back or I’ll tell my uncle updated in real time, but it does You can download it on new Sandwich Shoppe Express in at [email protected], follow Soprano”; play a sound at full get refreshed every few minutes. Google Play. Kata in the coming months. Stay him on Twitter, @PhuketLiveWire, or volume for a few minutes even if You can send the phone a But how do you find your tuned for more info about our “like” his page at facebook.com/ the phone was set to silent (a message, if you like, or play that Android phone/tablet if you new locations, and computer SandwichShoppe. convenient way to locate the miss- blasting sound. If your iPhone didn’t have the foresight to ing phone if you’re in earshot) and or iPad is offline, you can set an install and activate one of these remotely lock your phone or pad. option to have an email sent to apps? In my experience, it can Here’s how to turn on Find My you when the device gets be done, if you’re lucky. iPhone. re-connected to the internet. Plan B – only available for First, make sure you’re run- That same web application – Android – locates your lost ning the latest version of iOS. phone/tablet by using cell towers Find My iPhone is available in and GPS. It sends the location of iOS version 5 or later. your phone to your Gmail inbox. Second, sign up for iCloud by I’ve seen Plan B in use, in the US, tapping Settings, iCloud. You and results are spotty. I don’t need to set up an Apple ID, know if it will work in Thailand. which is just an email address It, too, is available on Google Play. and password. That same Apple A word of warning. If you do ID will work with the iCloud manage to find your phone, web site at icloud.com. You can DON’T go after the thief also use the same Apple ID in the yourself. The web is full of iTunes Store and the App Store. horror stories of people who Third, tap iTunes and install the confronted iThieves, and ended Find My iPhone app. It’ll take a up dead or worse. You may have couple of minutes to download trouble locating a policeman who and install. understands Find My iPhone, Fourth, when the app is ready, here in Phuket, but then again tap Settings, iCloud, Find My you may be surprised – more iPhone. Then tap Allow to turn on than a few local gendarmes use Find My iPhone tracking. That’s the program themselves. all it takes. As long as your phone So now, while you’re thinking is connected to the internet, it’s about it, go get all of your mobile being tracked. devices signed up. Apps like ‘Find My iPhone’ can If you lose your iPhone or iPad, help you to track your lost or or it’s stolen, finding it is easy: stolen mobile phone. Photo: Selbe Our regular weekly computer clinic First, with any web browser, roundtables continue every Sunday go to icloud.com/find. the one at icloud.com/find – also morning, 10am at Sandwich Second, sign in with your Apple works for tracking some Macs, Shoppe, Chalong. If you have a ID and password. using an app build into OS X 10.7.2 Windows problem that needs to be Third, click on the Find My and later, called Find My Mac. All solved, or a question about internet iPhone button. you have to do, in order to service in Phuket, drop by and ask Fourth, if you have more than activate Find My Mac on a Mac, one of the assembled gurus. It’s one iOS device (say, both an is to open the iCloud pane of always free. Sponsored by the 18 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION March 23 - 29, 2013 Draining Phuket turtle power IT WOULD be difficult to find a more depressing issue than the plight of the various sea turtle species that face extinction in local waters, some of which are also at risk of disappearing from the planet completely (see news page 6). Sea turtles are an integral, but fast disappearing, part of Phuket’s natural heritage. Older generations of Thais will remember the numerous Thai films that featured footage of huge female leatherback sea turtles lumbering ashore to nest on the island’s west coast beaches, making Phuket’s name virtually synonymous across the nation with these ancient and amazing creatures. Fast forward a few decades to 2013, when virtually any sea turtle nesting on a Phuket beach, regardless of the species, is considered newsworthy. The simple fact is that the island’s beaches – and offshore waters – render existence for these reptiles almost impossible. This comes despite the fact that most sea turtle species far pre- date mankind and have a remarkable reproductive strategy that factors in huge losses of hatchlings to an array of predators, includ- ing sea birds, canines and – it goes without saying – man. The leatherback in particular dates back some 110 million years, according to fossil records. This evolutionary staying power indi- cates a well-honed biological design, provided that its natural habitat is not compromised – but it is. We are all, each and every one of us, culpable for all of the plastic garbage that finds its way into the sea and ends up killing Hammer the tuk-tuks and ping pongs these animals, which mistakenly take the rubbish as their natu- Re: Gazette online, Phuket me- minivans, trucks and buses are ral prey. But ingestion of improperly disposed plastic is only one tered taxis still under the gun, the worst, zigzagging in and out of the threats these creatures face. January 15 of the traffic like bikes. One way Another factor in their demise is unsustainable commercial The taxi meter and taxi tuk-tuk to get them to slow down is to fishing practices, such as drift gill nets, which can entangle sea mafia case should be your main Do you have an opinion to voice? fine the company behind them, turtles or deprive them of their natural prey. Thailand, despite headline every week until the gov- Email [email protected] not the drivers. being a party to various accords aimed at protecting sea turtles, ernment does something about it. When there is an accident is notoriously bad at protecting them and is abashedly engaged It is a shame that all tourists com- caused by reckless driving, have a ing to this nice place are constantly tourist business in Thailand they 200,000-baht fine for the taxi com- in the rape of the seas in general, including inside its territorial could save many lives. The visa waters and even marine national parks. harassed by tuk-tuk drivers. pany and 500,000-baht fine for the At the same time you should runs should be put out of business. trucks/buses/vans. That will make Thai fishing fleets typically consist of desperately poor migrants I had a non-o visa for years and whose day-to-day struggle to survive seems to preclude the luxury take up the issue of 30 people try- the companies think twice. ing to press ping pong show on would rent a car and make my visa Finally, “shock education” at of consideration for other forms of living beings. The Thai captains renewal a pleasant two-day trip of these vessels need an overwhelming intervention and change of tourists 150m before the entrance schools, with accident photos of to Bangla Road – it is shocking until the minibuses made the drive people the students know, together outlook if there can be any hope for sea turtles in our waters. too dangerous. I got a retirement Sadly, we live on an island where even the most common sense and very annoying for tourists to with information from the teacher be confronted by this every time visa to save my life. Think, immi- about how the accident happened. laws, such as the illegality of driving on the wrong side of the gration, think. road are brazenly flouted. they go for a walk. Kenth Nilsson Hammer these points in the pa- Chip Pough Phuket It is hard to find any hope on the sea turtle issue; it will be sad Phuket indeed if these ancient sea turtle species go extinct in our life- per every week until action is taken. times, but we will only have ourselves to blame. Tommy Slow down on the Patong What a shark is worth Sakoo shortcut

Not a match Re: Gazette online, National The shortcut to the airport between worlds News: Thailand may oppose pro- through the village of Sakoo is a tection of sharks, manta rays, dangerous route. Every time I leave the house a Re: Gazette online, Awesome March 6 Typical, put money in front of minibus, private taxi, or 18-wheeler Phuket, March 17 truck is speeding down this road I agree, “Living here ain’t half what is right. The number of shark sightings like it’s the formula one racetrack. bad” but how much better could I see many accidents on this stretch it be? around the islands here are drop- ping significantly each year. and the government doesn’t seem No one expects Phuket to have to do anything about it. Nighttime First World standards with Third Tourists come to the islands of Southern Thailand to enjoy nature is even worse with motorcycles World pricing, but what we have which have no rear lights. now are costs creeping up to First and see things that they can’t at home as their eco-systems have May I suggest nighttime check- World prices with Third World points, on-the-spot fines for no standards, particularly in regards been destroyed. Is the price of losing species rear lights, and very strict speed to infrastructure on the island. limits and fines to suit before It’s making Phuket less and less of sharks and rays worth 30,000 baht? That’s what a farmed one someone gets killed. attractive as a retirement option for Sakoo resident expats and a holiday destination is worth to an outside market that for tourists. contributes zero to the tourist trade of Thailand. Marijuana too Harry Eco Divers Phuket Gazette Forum Facebook Re: Gazette online, Bus driver charged with drunk driving after Dangerous visa vans More ideas for dropping tourists off at Phuket Airport, March 14 There are a lot of lives lost and making driving safer Maybe the local police should many more injuries each year dur- test the tuk-tuk drivers. We were ing visa runs. The minibuses are First, of course there should about to get into one on Bangla very dangerous. not be any u-turns, everyone Rd and he was smoking marijuana They speed and drive recklessly knows how dangerous they are. right in our face as we were talk- Volume 20 Issue 10 to get to Ranong and return. Circles are safest, since you have ing to him. If immigration gave some to slow down. LF thought to the reputation of the For me the speeding taxis, Facebook March 23 - 29, 2013 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Keep the hounds out of the pound

John Dalley is the founder of Soi Dog Foundation, a not- for-profit, legally registered IN response to Dr Weerasit’s charitable organization in comments [‘Feed stray dogs? Thailand, the United States, Barking mad...’, First Person, March 9-15 issue of the Phuket Australia, the UK, France and Gazette], Soi Dog Foundation Holland. never has and never will pay any- Here, Mr Dalley replies to body to feed stray dogs. SDF only Phuket Livestock Chief A message to those people who would show us their bodies in non- supplies food to temples that care beach locales, like shops: No thank you. Photo: Let Ideas Compete for large numbers of dogs. Weerasit Putthipairoj’s public Soi Dog Foundation sterilizes policy that strays should be rounded up from Phuket’s large numbers of animals, (nearly streets and taken to the shelter in Thalang for care. 50,000 in the past nine years). Clothes on please As Dr Weerasit is new to Phuket, he may be unaware of the the problem starts all over again. in Thalang is in itself barking mad. WE’VE all been there – standing in huge numbers of stray dogs on This view is shared by Dr The Livestock Office in Phuket front of the refrigerated dairy sec- Phuket nine years ago and the fact Weerasit’s superiors in Bangkok, admits it does not have the bud- tion in a local supermarket, won- By Marc Mulloy that the problem was spiraling out where years of incarcerating stray get to take care of the dogs and dering if the locally-made unsalted of control. In June 2012 SDF dogs in huge dog pounds has had the dog shelter has a capacity of butter tastes anything like the im- Do you have an opinion to voice? started its PUP program (Prevent absolutely no effect on the stray 400 animals. Dogs are only fed ported variety when suddenly a Email [email protected] Unwanted Puppies). population. The Livestock Depart- when food is available. To put all mountain of skin reaches up for This program, which will run ment is now moving towards mass Phuket’s stray and unregistered yogurt, displaying a dark bush of initially for two years, sees us sterilization in the capital as they dogs into the pound would require underarm hair and way too many causing offence or embarrass- holding mobile clinics systemati- can see it is the only solution. that they be stacked several deep. freckles. ment to others we ask that our cally across the island, working Dr Weerasit’s claim that Phuket SDF has offered to vaccinate “Hey mister, this is my local customers are appropriately in close cooperation with the is rabies-free is extremely danger- and sterilize all the dogs in the supermarket! If you want to walk dressed when visiting our store island’s local administrations, all ous since the Phuket Livestock pound as well as treat the many around semi-naked, do it at home!” (footwear must be worn at all of whom share our view that Department allows unvaccinated injured dogs. We have been de- my inner voice screams, but of times and no nightwear is permit- mass sterilization of both owned dogs and puppies from other prov- nied access and reports from those course I say nothing, give a dis- ted).” and stray animals is the only long- inces, where rabies is endemic, to who have visited there describe it dainful look and trundle off in Surely we could attempt some- term solution in a country where pour onto the island for sale at as nothing more than a death camp search of anything that will put a thing similar here along the lines euthanasia is officially not allowed. markets. – furthermore, puppies are being distance between me and this “To enter this store please make The target is to sterilize 20,000 It is illegal in Thailand to trans- born on site. uncouth shopper. sure you are wearing at least two dogs over the initial two years. If port unvaccinated dogs across The pound should be Seriously, this supermarket is separate items of clothing”. 80% of animals in an area are ster- provinces. Most puppies sold in closed to new arrivals, the exist- nowhere near the sea, so why are To make matters worse, the ilized, then the population will Phuket come from breeders else- ing dogs be wherever possible there people walking around in shirtless brigade often seem to decrease. That is a fact. where and unsold puppies are adopted and the remainder SDF nothing but shorts or bikinis? I arrive as a couple or a group, as Removing sterilized dogs and inevitably dumped, fueling the would care for. The pound should know Thailand is famous for its mai if being naked together makes it dumping them in the dog pound stray dog problem and increasing then be closed and demolished as pen rai attitude, but when will we/ all right. Admittedly some of the is actually counterproductive. the risk of rabies being introduced. for such a place to exist is a blot they draw the line when it comes ladies wearing two items of cloth- Dogs are territorial by nature Dr. Weerasit did not mention on Phuket and it serves no useful to shoppers’ attire? In the UK re- ing are able to distract my and keep other dogs out of their how he will stop these dogs from purpose. cently a certain chain of attention for an instant but I then areas. Removing sterilized dogs coming onto the island. supermarkets banned people from give them a disdainful look too, simply opens up the area to new The statement that all stray dogs This is an excerpt. For the full version entering in their pajamas. Signs distance myself from them and dogs that may not be sterilized and should be taken to the dog pound see PhuketGazette.net were posted reading “To avoid go off to buy some pomelos.

Getting out of Tesco Thalang Renewing a driver’s license Can someone please explain to me Do I need a letter from immigra- directly onto the new licenses. why the side entrance to the Tesco tion confirming my address when Lotus superstore in Thalang is not renewing my driver’s license? Kraisorn Boonprasop, Superin- open? Dave Edmundo tendent, Phuket Immigration Derek Brierley, Chalong Office, replies: Phuket To be issued a letter confirm- Tesco Thalang Photo: Saran Mitrarat Konlayut Jattutasri, Chief of ing your address, just show us Thepkrasattri Mayor Piyawat the license issuing section at your Thai driver’s license. If you Jirajamorn replies: traveling to Thalang Hospital. the Phuket Provincial Land have not changed your address, The street beside Tesco Thalang If we receive approval, we will Transportation Office (PLTO), this will suffice. is a public street and Tesco is free make the side entrance accessible replies: However, if you do not have a to open the side entrance. as soon as possible. To renew your driver’s license, work permit, we require the letter driver’s license or you have you must apply at the PLTO in from immigration confirming your changed your address, you will Pissamai Klongkhun, Tesco Lo- Arnon Kaewbumrung, director person. address. need to bring your passport and tus Thalang chief of Loss Pre- of Thalang Hospital, replies: If you have a work permit, You also need to bring your pre- the lease or rental agreement of vention and Security, replies: It would be good to open the you do not need a letter from im- vious driver’s license and your the place where you live. We have already asked our gate on the side street for motor- migration confirming your passport (plus copies), and a You will also need to bring a Bangkok office for approval to cycles, as they now park on the address. doctor’s certificate verifying that copy of the house registration open the side entrance, but for mo- street and block traffic. Just bring your work permit you are physically fit to drive. document (tabien baan) for the torcycles only. However, the street is too nar- and copies of the relevant pages We no longer require you to house that you live in. We are concerned that cars us- row for cars – they could slow of the work permit. bring photos because we have a The fee for an address confir- ing it would impede ambulances emergency vehicles. However, if you do not have a camera that transfers photos mation letter is 300 baht. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 “CENTRAL FESTIVAL PHUKET SUMMER FEST

The island’s biggest music concert LOVE SONG CONCERT 2013 ” “Central Festival Phuket Summer Fest Love Song Concert 2013” makes its return on March 9-10 at Lan Lom. Acts entertaining

guests with their own individual style of love songs include award- winning artists Palmy and Room 39.

“SEE SAN WAN WAN”

Thanyapura recently had their annual staff party “See San Wan Wan” with a vibrant energetic IMPIANA PRIVATE themed concept, organized by Thanyapura’s HR Department. VILLAS Impiana Private Villas at Kata Noi hosted an exclusive dinner for the executive board from “Pfleiderer Group, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineered wood and surface finished products.

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PHUKET TOWN Properties HOUSE FOR CENTER NICE HOUSE PHUKET VILLA HOUSE IN KAMALA For Sale SALE/ RENT House for sale. 252sqm. 5.5 88SQ WAH CONDOS PATONG million baht. Contact Jiab. Tel: 087-269 3989.

CHEAPEST 15-ROOM SEAVIEW LAND GUESTHOUSE 15-room guesthouse, bar and restaurant with motorbikes. Excellent bookings and in- Available in July, 6 bed- come. Call 076-292816, 085- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, New condos. 1km to beach, rooms, near BIS, exten- 218 6375, 081-5699 933 (En- 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. near Bangla Rd and Jung- sive facilities for family. Tel: glish & Thai) for details. Email: Near Jomthong Village on ceylon, 1 bed, 1 bath, fully fur- 084-185 4746. Email: [email protected] Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. nished. 3.9 million baht for [email protected] Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: 42sqm and 3.8 million baht HOUSE & FURNITURE [email protected] for 44.5sqm Tel:081-541 Single house, 60sqm. 2 HOUSE FOR SALE 2025. Email: c.junlarat@ For sale. 2 houses on land. floors, 3 bedrooms and 3 gmail.com 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- PRIVATE SALE OF 1 ngan 89sq wah. Chanote toilets. In Chaiyapruek Vil- title, near mountain, peace- rooms. Located in Permsap lage at Land & Houses Park, HALF A RAI villa, close to CherngTalay. At Ao Makham. Land is located HOUSE FOR SALE IN ful and safe, 10 minutes Chalong. Good location and from the beach. 5.5 million Email: [email protected] entrance from bypass road. opposite Port of Phuket and BAAN PROMPHAN next to Bel Air Cape Panwa 2.5 floors, 5 mins to town, 2 baht direct from owner. Tel: Close to Mission Hill, Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084- 083-180 2143. Email: KATHU GOLF CONDO/ 627 7001. Resort. Price 4.2 million. For bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Good seaview, golf course view, PATONG CONDO more information please call: for stay! 2.85 million baht. Tel: [email protected] mountain view, 6 rai, 72sqm, 1 bedroom, only 3.9 081-891 5932, 089-035 6702. 083-506 9155. Email: sumitra. Chanote. 3.5 million baht million baht. Freehold, one avail- LAND AT AO POR [email protected] per rai, with road, water, able at this price. If you love golf LAND NEAR electricity. Can buy par- 22 rai, Chanote title, flat LAND NEAR KATA or are looking for an ideal condo land with rubber trees, di- CENTER D CONDO 1, KATHU MISSION HILLS tial, 4.5 million baht per to rent out contact me, only one -29.94sqm, mountain view, rai. Tel: 083-389 7799. rectly on the major road no. Great location, road access, left! Patong Condo already com- 4007 towards Ao Por Pier. 5 mins to Kata Beach and price 1,278,000 baht. Email: pee_bang56@ plete, leasehold re-sale, low hotmail.com 1.5 million baht per rai, main road, 1,450sqm with title -29.70sqm, mountain view, price of 3.8 million baht, 44sqm. from owner. Tel: 084-753 deed. Contact Lychee. Tel: price 1,280,000 baht. 1 bedroom, excellent rental 3512. Email: hhphuket@ 081-891 3048 (English & Ger- -29.79sqm, pool view, price SINGLE HOUSE opportunities for a return on in- hotmail.com man). 1,330,000 baht. IN CHALONG vestment. Tel: 076-345024, 090- 865 5231. Email: kevin@ -29.70sqm, pool view, price Land & Houses, Parichart. HOUSE IN 1,365,000 baht. 51sq wah land, 1 bedroom, 1 apexasia.asia CONDO AT VILLA DOWROONG Contact Vutdy on 081-892 Pa Khlok. 2 rai 32sq wah, bathroom, 1 big living room, ROYAL PLACE Phuket Town. 3 bedrooms, 3 3709. 60m wide. Chanote. Located kitchen, garden, car park. LUXURY CONDOS bathrooms, 47sq wah. Tel: 089- on Tha Ruea-Pa Khlok- Price: 2.6 million baht. Tel: SALE/ RENT 909 2771. Muang Mai Rd. 11 km from 084-063 3752, 082-912 0526. LAND AT CHERNG TALAY Heroines' Monument. Price: 390sq wah, nice flat land, quiet 7.8 million baht. Tel: 089-472 PATONG LUXURY 30 RAI IN TOWN 9118. Email: honda.1437@ CONDO SALE area, Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 Flat land near Dowroong near Laguna Home. Price: 6 mil- hotmail.com 2 beds, 1 bathroom, living room School in Phuket Town. Tel: lion baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086- and fully equipped kitchen, 081-691 2526. 709 2933. 98sqm. Very high std, nice LAND FOR SALE view. Big balcony, 2 swimming Near the main road to Baan pools, gym, quiet location. 7.5 GOLF POOL VILLA Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. 2 bedrooms, living room SINGLE HOUSE FOR SALE million or N/O. Tel: 080-052 FOR SALE/ RENT 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 8082 (English). Email: phv and fully equipped kitchen, Very good price! 4 bedrooms, 9118. Email: honda.1437@ [email protected] 160-212sqm. Very high dining room, western kitchen, yahoo.co.th standard with a nice view. large office with golf view, 50 Big balcony, swimming Condo at Royal Place sqm. Swimming pool + life time 3-BEDROOM BANG TAO BEACH DETACHED HOUSE pool, gym. Kathu, 10 min- Project, bypass road, oppo- golf membership. Tel: 081-883 utes to Patong Beach, 5 site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2fl, 9983, 080-521 1222 (English & APARTMENT Chalong complex, secure, Stylish 2 bedroom plus study minutes to Phuket Town, all 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Thai). Email: Jakrapopw@ 240sqm land. Price: 3.2 million apartment in well managed department stores, and in- kitchen, fully furnished (2 yahoo.com baht. Tel: 086-478 0201. Email: development on secluded ternational hospitals. Sale: aircons, washing machine, [email protected] beachfront. Fully furnished and 8.5-11.5 million baht. Long- refrigerator, TV, microwave, In Thanapa Park View vil- equipped. Great grounds, sea term rent: 45,000-63,500 cable TV, 24 security with lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq LAYAN LAND LAND FOR SALE views and pool. Price reduced to baht. Tel: 086-268 7901. key card etc). Pls contact wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 FOR SALE 6.5 rai of flat land, waterfront 5.65 million baht for quick sale. Email: condophuket@ for more details. Tel: 086- bathrooms, a kitchen, a 11 rai of beautiful flat land for with Chanote title. Email: Tel: +61-8-7225 2507, +61-4-39- yahoo.com 476 9612. carpark and a garden. sale close to Layan Beach. [email protected] 88 6520. Email: markfootner1@ Sale: 2.25 million baht. 3.9 million baht per rai. Tel: hotmail.com Rent: 11,000 baht per 089-813 1447 (English & month. Contact owner. Thai), 081-927 4027 (En- Tel: 083-180 2143. Email: glish). Email: atrennie@ HOUSE PATONG [email protected] yahoo.com House on the hill, nice view, 240sqm, 3 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, 2 terraces plus 3 separate apartments. 8.8 mil- lion baht. Tel: 081-824 1385 (English). Email: jbiwo@ csloxinfo.com

KHOK KLOY 8.5 RAI LAND

Beautiful land, 1km to beach, 2km from Sarasin Bridge. 750,000 baht per rai. From owner. Tel: 083- 388 8036. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

750,000 BAHT KAMALA KAMALA LODGINGS HOUSE FOR SALE: Leasehold hotel room, 2 pools, OCEANFRONT BEACHFRONT A new development compris- 2 POOL VILLAS URGENT jacuzzi, 29sqm, no kitchen, 17 VILLA LAND FOR SALE ing 10 units, each with 2 bed- NEXT TO PIA years left. Tel: 084-716 0502. rooms and 2 bathrooms. 90sqm townhouses for sale in HOUSE KAMALA Kamala. Priced at 5.495 million 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, nice baht. Tel: 076-349660. Fax: quiet area. 5 minutes to beach. 076-292772. Email: leehunt 3.5 million baht. Tel: 080-320 [email protected] 0426. TROPICAL RESORT 4.9 million baht, 89sq wah KRABI, AO NANG Luxury brand-new villa, fully Prime beachfront land for IN NAI YANG (includes furniture). Stone 3 plots of land, each 420sqm, furnished and ready to move sale on Koh Mak Noi, Total land of the resort is wall around the house & fruit each 850,000 baht. House in, 3 bedrooms 4 bath- Phang Nga. Ideal for resort/ approximatly 6 rai. Asking garden. 4 air conditioners, plan with building permit. 2 rooms with 10m long infinity villa development. Over 400 price: 75 million baht. Email: telephone and internet, 3 bedrooms, pool. Email: mr. swimming pool and truly metres of beachfront. Up to [email protected] bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 [email protected] beautiful sea view. Located 18 rai available at 10 million CCTV. Located near the in a small developement, baht per rai. Contact 087- NICE HOUSE Heroines Monument, to- only 50m from the sea and 058 4001, 089-904 0266 or CHALONG wards to Tesco Lotus HOUSE IN PHUKET 3 minutes from Ao Por panan.titapura@hotmail. 400sqm land. 5.9 or 6.2 million Thalang. Tel: 080-520 2989. VILLA 5 FOR SALE Grand Marina. For sale: com For further details, baht. 4 aircons, swimming Email: edc9designs@ 19.9 million baht or long- please see our website at pool or pond, jacuzzi, lake view, gmail.com term rent: 150,000 baht per http://redsunset.wix.com/ car park for 2 cars. Tel: 082- month. Tel: 081-343 0777. kohmaknoi 809 2873. Email: montha_phuket@ CHEAP LAND yahoo.com FOR SALE FREEHOLD CONDO PHUKET VILLA 5 68sqm, fully furnished. 2.8 mil- VILLAGE Ready to move in. Villa 1: Close to Phuket Interna- 3-BEDROOM on 1,100sqm land, 16.9 tional Airport. 4 rai, Chanote lion baht. At www.thetrees PATONG HOUSE residence.com Tel: 083-982 million baht. Villa 2: on title. 3.8 million baht per rai. For sale. Complex area, garden 2,200sqm land, 21.9 mil- Tel: 081-868 7676. Email: 9105. 46sq wah, furnished, 3 2-storey house, kitchen, fully lion baht. Brand-new, each [email protected] bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, furnished, close to Patong with 3 bedrooms, 4 bath- 3 aircons, carpark. Only Beach. Asking price: 4.3 million PARADISE COMPLEX rooms, 12m swimming QUICK SALE 3.5 million baht. Tel: 081- baht. Tel: 086-478 0201. Email: Commercial building, 3 storeys, pool. Guest bungalow with Panoramic seview condo, 787 7675. [email protected] currently a clinic and accommo- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Karon, 2 beds, 115sqm, 9.8 dation for sale or rent. 14 million Perfectly located in a devel- opment with underground million baht. Tel: 076-388799, 3 GORGEOUS LOTS, baht. Tel: 081-891 7887. 088-167 3860, 081-770 9309. electricity and security, NICE PLOT CLEAN TITLES only 800m from Mission Fax: 076-388799. Email: woo FOR SALE For sale or long lease. 2 lots [email protected] Hills Golf Course, less on island beachfront (bungalow/ LAND ON than 10 minutes to airport, housing-estate) and 1 big main- KOH LON ISLAND Phuket International Acad- HOUSE PATONG land mountain-property all in emy and Ao Por Grand House on the hill, nice view, very quiet, secure, well main- Marina. Tel: 081-343 0777. 240sqm, 3 bathrooms and 3 tained locations, near Krabi. For sale. Price 4.5 million baht. No agents, no fur- Email: montha_phuket@ bedrooms, 2 terraces plus 3 Must see. For further details, yahoo.com separate apartments. 8.8 mil- please see our website at nished, with 4 aircons, 3 lion baht. Tel: 081-824 1385 sackenheim.net bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (English). Email: jbiwo@ kitchen and car park. Be- hind Kajonkiet International RAWAI FREEHOLD csloxinfo.com Near Layan Hill Estate. CONDO 1,2,3 BED (Manik-Bang Jo area). POOL VILLA FOR SALE School on Chao Fa West For sale or rent. 14 units left, Ready to build housing/ Land size: 633 sqm. Waterside Road, 5 minutes to Central Flat land for sale. 3 rai and sea view, luxury. Chanote for- 2.3 MILLION BAHT pool villas. 1,400sqm. in Chalong. Tel: 087-881 0813 Festival. For short or long- 150m from beach. Price: ever, fully furnished, good price, GOLF VIEW Chanote title. Price: 7.2 (English), 089-586 3095 (En- term rent, 16,000 baht per 6.5 million baht per rai. Rawai Beach, 200m to fishing Beautiful condo. 1 bedroom, million baht. Neg. Contact glish & Thai). Email: yumi month. Call to see 087- Email: kohlon@hotmail. pier. Tel: 084-242 8914. Email: 60sqm. Furnished, balcony, nice owner on 080-520 2989. [email protected] For further de- 270 9093. com [email protected] view, Phuket Country Club owner. Email: edc9designs@ tails, please see our website at Call Ole at 085-795 4741. Email: gmail.com http://pukeyomefc2.web.fc2. [email protected] com/roomphuket.htm THE HEIGHTS SEAVIEW CONDO Spectacular 3-bed unit, 410sqm, Classified Advertisements on foreign freehold, with awe- some view over Kata Bay. 51 Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. million baht. Tel: 089-652 1951. Email: [email protected] Then hand it to any of our agents.

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EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE KATA LAND Properties NEW FULLY SINGLE HOUSE IN KARON Excellent plot, ideal for res- PATONG TOWER For Rent FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT/ SALE Fully furnished house available taurant, 560 sqm. Long term CONDO A BEAUTY in the heart of Karon for long- contract. Tel: 076-284137, term rental. 2 bedrooms with en- 081-737 1585 (English & STUNNING 3BR suites, aircon in every room plus Thai). Fax: 076-285202. POOL VILLA KATA ceiling fans. Modern kitchen, Email: [email protected] Spacious, 3 beds, kitchen, 3 lounge, dining, courtyard. terraces, WiFi, parking. Now 25,000 baht per month. Tel: 080- LOVELY HOUSE 13,000 until November. 260,000 baht 690 5248 (English). Email: BAHT/MONTH per month, excluding utilities. [email protected] Furnished, WiFi, cable TV, pool. Email: [email protected] In Thanapa Park View vil- Near Chalong circle. Tel: 089-475 Beautiful Patong Tower 2-storey house, 2 bedrooms, lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq HOUSE FOR RENT 1200 (English & Thai). Email: 3 bathrooms, 20,000 baht Beach Condo with stun- wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fully [email protected] For fur- ning 280-degree panoramic PATONG CONDO per month, quiet area. Ao bathrooms, a kitchen, a furnished, kitchen, garden, car ther details, please see our SEAVIEW Makham Bay, 4km from views of the ocean, moun- carpark and a garden. park, cableTV, WiFi, washing website at http://welcomeinn.info tains and town. Large out- 11th floor, 5-star hotel, luxury, town, 2km to beach. Tel: 081- Rent: 11,000 baht per machine, rental at 13,000 door patio and wrap around minimum 3-month stay. 12,000 892 4311. For further details, month. Sale: 2.25 million baht/ month. Tel: 080-521 9888, KATA TOWNHOUSE balcony. Completely reno- baht per month. Available on 10 please see our website at baht. Contact owner. Tel: 084-051 1955 (English & Thai). 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- vated, Internet and washing April. Tel: 080-824 2771. panwagreen.weebly.com 083-180 2143. Email: Email: [email protected] rooms, kitchen, car park, elec- machine. Available from [email protected] tric gate, 2 balconies, aircon, Mar 15, 2013. Tel: (86) NAI HARN BUNGALOW PATONG STUDIO hot water, 90% furnished. 138 1634 4147. Email: FOR RENT LARGE HOUSE ROYAL PLACE CONDO 50SQM 16,000 baht per month. Tel: PatongTowerRental@ Long term, fully furnished, 2 FOR RENT - PRIVATE For rent. 14th floor, seaview, pool, 082-412 0971. yahoo.com. For further de- 7 bedrooms with swimming beds, 2 baths, aircon/fans, Fully furnished, 1-bed apart- garden, bathroom, kitchen, ter- tails, please see our pool, golf view. Close to all shop- DELUXE BEACHFRONT cable TV, WiFi internet, 19,000 ment, quiet location, washing race, parking, security, fully reno- website at www. Patong ping malls and international CONDO baht per month, available im- machine, available now, rent vated. Tel: 081-086 3586. TowerRental.com schools. Long term, short term 2 bedrooms. At the Point, near mediately. Tel: 089-292 5309 negotiable. Tel: 085-069 0938 acceptable. Please call 081- Central Festival,1 bedroom, (Thai), 087-464 3769 (English). (English). Email: nnorthwo@ HOLIDAY RENTAL, 271 3228 or email to info@ kitchen, lounge, many facili- PATONG 1 + 2 BED Email: [email protected] hotmail.com BEACH 3MINS procarpentering.com for more Spacious, 2 bedrooms, ties. Tel: 081-892 0038. APARTMENTS info and photos. LOFT STYLE FLATS - kitchen, WiFi, parking, Large pool, maid, security, free KATHU beach 3 minute walk. Email: B.L. APARTMENT WiFi, cable TV. Close to beach, CONDO AT mall and nightlife. From 20,000 Secure, quiet, great location for [email protected] At Kathu, 1 bedroom, 1 living ROYAL PLACE HOUSE FOR RENT baht per month. Tel: 080-052 exercise. Long-term rental. room, aircon, cable TV, ADSL, 2 aircon bedrooms, 1 bath- 8082 (English & Thai). Email: 10,500 baht per month. Tel: 086- hot shower, swimming pool, room, living room, furnished [email protected] 664 5575. Email: hkguy789@ PHUKET VILLA 5 garden and car park. Rent: kitchen. Near Phuket zoo. Tel: VILLAGE 081-537 9878 (English & Thai), yahoo.com 7,000 baht per month. Tel: 081- 089-729 8472 (English & Thai). 692 3163. KATA OCEAN VIEW Email: tiwus@hotmail. co.th HOLIDAY RENTAL CONDO BEACH CONDO 2 & 3-BED PATONG Fully furnished, seaview and Spacious condo, kitchen, 2 APARTMENTS non-seaview apartments, avail- 1-BED APARTMENT bedrooms/ bathrooms, free Big pool, gym, parking, maid, able for long-term rental. From FOR RENT WiFi, 3 minutes walk to beach. WiFi, security. From 35,000 15,000 to 40,000 baht per Email: [email protected] baht per month. Tel: 080-052 month. Located on Kata Hill.Tel: 8082 (English & Thai). Email: 076-330641. For further details, [email protected] please see our website at www. LUXURY VILLAS oceanic-global.com FOR RENT KAMALA POOL PENTHOUSE Condo at Royal Place 2 villas in modern style, SEAVIEW HOLIDAY RENTAL, Project, bypass road, oppo- one of 3 bedrooms and Holiday rental. 1, 2 or 3 beds, BEACH 3MINS site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2 one of 2 bedrooms, pri- kitchen, rooftop pool, deck, ga- Spacious condo, kitchen, 2 floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bath- vate swimming pool, big zebo, 3 minutes walk to beach. bedrooms, free WiFi, 3 min- New fully furnished apart- garden, jacuzzi. Contact Email: [email protected] room, kitchen, fully furnished For sale. Price: 4.2 million utes walk to beach. Email: ment. Fitted kitchen with golf Francesco. Tel: 085-790 (2 aircons, washing ma- baht. No agents! Not fur- [email protected] view in Chalong. 15,000 baht 7816. Email: francesco chine, refrigerator, TV, micro- nished, with 4 aircons, 3 POOL VILLA FOR RENT per month. Tel: 089-922 [email protected] See wave, cable TV, 24 security bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, pool, 5 bath- NEW HOUSE FOR 2800. Email: simonchinner@ our website at www.villa with key card etc). Tel: 086- kitchen and car park. Be- rooms. Bang Tao. Also bun- RENT PATONG yahoo.com cheloni.com 476 9612. hind Kajonkiet International galows, houses and apart- 1 bedroom with bathroom, liv- School on Chao Fa West ments available. Tel: 081-538 ing-room with full western Road, 5 minutes to Central 2110, 087-279 6532. kitchenette. All extras, aircon, Festival. For short or long- internet, LCD, IBC. Modern term rent, 16,000 baht per SURIN CONDO furnished. Quiet setting near Na month. Call to see 087- 1-3 bedroom poolside, fur- Nai. 12,000 baht per month. 270 9093. nished. 200m from beach. Please call 084-185 8536 for [email protected] more information. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

RAWAI STUDIO CONDO ELECTRICAL SAFETY Property Property Furnished studio, AC, KATHU, 3 BED INSPECTION REPORTS Services Wanted Kitchen, King Bed, 52" TV, UNFURNISHED Home safety electrical checks. WiFI, Cable, Parking, Clean HOUSE BS7671. Tel: 081-606 0200. & New. 7,500 baht LT utilities Three- bedroom unfur- Email: info@phukethome BUILDER CAN HOUSE TO SWAP IN UK included. Tel: +1-808-283 nished house to rent on services.com WORK NOW Spacious 4-bedroom detached 4188. Email: mauigreg@ popular estate near Soi Home construction, repairs, home in Nottinghamshire, U.K. hotmail.com Namtok. Many more avail- Valued at 250,000 permanent able Tel: 076-615905, 090- QUALITY MAID renovations at fixed prices.Tel: SERVICE 081-892 8526 (Khun Peter). swap for an apartment, condo CHALONG 875 3683 (English). Email: or villa in Phuket. Tel: +27-79- sdm@ wmalexan der.com First- class house clean- For further details, please see 620 2208 (English). 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CUSTOMER CUSTOMER SERVICE SERVICE OFFICER RECEPTIONIST We are looking for a customer Female for Villa Resort in Rawai. service officer. Female between Part time, full time. Computer 20-35, Thai nationality only. Tel: skills are essential. Tel: 089-289 082-007 0700 (Thai). Fax: 076- 1502. Email: jittraming@gmail. 367212. Email: info@phuket com PERSONAL ASSISTANT COOKS AND MAIDS RESTAURANT MGR THAI STAFF travel.co.th For further details, Native Thai with good com- please see www.phuket travel. RUSSIAN SALES Luxury villas in Patong look- Russian Mgr Required with mand of English, computer and Thai staff wanted for kin- co.th/recruitment.html Two Chefs are now looking for ing for experienced cooks good English and experience. administrative skills. Email: dergarten, must speak an outgoing salesperson. and maids. Live in or live out. Tel: 082-415 4546 Please con- [email protected] English, enjoy working NATIVE ENGLISH Russian nationality. This is a Full or part time. Tel: 080-699 tact by email: [email protected] with children. Tel: 084-442 TEACHER good opportunity for the right 2436, 088-760 9841. Email: TEAM LEADERS AND 3671 (English). Email: To teach class of 9-12 chil- person highly preferred to [email protected] SALESPERSON / SUPPORTERS millingtonjackie@ dren, ages 6-9 years old, get high salary and good ASST. TO MD Bayshore is looking for team hotmail.com must have experience and commission. If you are used 2 years experience. Thai or leaders and supporters for degree. Start on 22 April, to using Photoshop or Coral. STAFF foreigner. Must be fluent in writ- online social networking. Chalong, 8am-4pm, Monday- Tel: 087-276 6796. Email: ten and spoken English. Area: Must have good communica- Friday. Tel: 080-624 7060. FOREIGN STAFF jon@twochefs. com For fur- Phuket, Samui, Krabi. Send tion skills, spoken and written. Email: buds.span@yahoo. ther details, please see our CV to info@macraetrading. Must be able to handle the WANTED com Secretary needed for online website at www.twochefs. com customer database, and sup- com port tickets and news. We ex- support and marketing. Flu- MAINTENANCE ent in English writing, com- pect 3-5 team leaders with 10 MANAGER NEEDED Level- free school, Boat puter literacy. Able to plan Employment supporter assistants each. Experienced maintenance/ ESTATE / RENTAL Lagoon. Top salary guar- and organize your day to Salary after qualifications. Tel: facilities manager is sought MANAGER anteed for top qualifica- Wanted achieve results. Tel: 081-968 088-445 2800 (English), 081- for a villa on the west coast. Intira Villas is looking for a tion. 6-month internship 5963 (English). Email: c@ 968 5963 (English). Email: Send CV. Email: gdreg@ Thai person with a happy required: Thai or foreign fe- bayshoreprojects.com [email protected] yahoo.ca and positive attitude. Must male, fluent writen and SALESPERSON be able to communicate in spoken English , enthusi- Food importer and distributor English and Thai, both in astic and challengeable based in Rawai is seeking a speaking and writing. Ex- in learning, hard working, salesperson. Sales back- perience in management dedicated, possible ground and experience in food and rentals. Tel: 081-472 abroad. Great opportuni- industry are preferred. Apply- 4925 (English). Please ties and future will be of- ing foreigners must have their send CV and salary re- fered. Send applicant's own company. Salary and quirement. Email: jonas@ resume with photo to commission scheme offered. intiravillas. com [email protected] Tel: 087-264 9695 (English). Email: [email protected]

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SWEDISH / FINNISH TOUR GUIDE Swedish/Finnish speaking tour guide wanted for cruise boat. Tel: 087-897 1761. Email: [email protected]

ARCHITECT Thai national wanted. Ability to use AutoCAD, Sketch-Up and 3D-Max is a must. Tel: 081-788 1639. Email: sec@ phuketa wnings.com

BAR SUPERVISOR, RESTAURANT STAFF ASSISTANT SALES RECEPTIONIST / THAI WOMAN NEEDED MANAGER SALES Stylish Thai woman, 35-45 Small restaurant in Kata is Real Estate Agency is look- LED Light company based years old, to recruit and su- looking for experienced staff, ing for an assistant sales in Chalong, looking for Thai pervise all female bar staffs in English is a must. Salary: manager. Requirements: Thai girl to attend to our Thai and new 5-star VIP club. Must 14,000 baht. Tel: 081-370 national, female, good skills foreign customers. En- speak English and have em- 5855. Email: jad.nahle@ in English, private car, working glish, Office and basic PC ployment references. Great hotmail.com experience in real estate. use is important. Salary salary + percentage of turn- Email: [email protected] based on skills + good over + stylish accommoda- STAFF WANTED commissions on sales. tion on site. If you are trust- Receptionist, good written Tel: 081-139 4774. Email: worthy, stylish, and enjoy and spoken English is a STAFF WANTED [email protected] working with Farangs call us. must. Word and accounting Cashier who speaks En- Tel: 090-876 9687, 087-881 experience is a plus. Must glish and Thai, experience ASSISTANT NEEDED LIVE-IN COMPANION 7600. Email: cocodiorster have a friendly outgoing per- preferred. Tel: 086-987 GUIDES WANTED Rus Thai Business Group For Thai lady, at Kata. House- @gmail.com sonality. Salary: 12,000- 7339 (English). Email: Company Limited requires keeping and cooking. Contact 20,000 baht depending on ex- stanlays phuket@hot We are looking for 2 expe- Thai female, fluent in spoken Noi: 076-330518,Tom: 087- perience. mail.com rienced guides, preferably and written English, good 627 3464. GENERAL MANAGER Thai, with good English ON KOH LANTA - Office admin, good computer computer skills. Tel: 085-690 language skills. Must be 6052. Email: [email protected] 50-bungalow charming resort skills, Excel, and accounting ASSISTANT MANAGER outgoing and ensure that RECEPTIONIST located on Koh Lanta, is now is required. Good written and Thai Nationality, not over 35 our customers have a fun PATONG seeking a General Manager. spoken English is a must. years old, Degree, Fluent in time whilst keeping them HOUSEKEEPER Hotel is looking for a reliable The ideal candidate will have 15,000-22,000 baht monthly written and spoken English, safe. See our web site: For 6 months in Australia. An Thai female. 2 days off per had a successful asian career depending on experience. Computer literate, Strong com- www.mayabaytours.com. Äussie man with 2 young week. Tel: 081-892 1621. in the hospitality industry, and - Office manager, must be pro- munication, Proactive and de- We will pay above average daughters require help of be a naturally strong team ficient in Excel, written and tail oriented, Experience in wages and will take good young Thai woman to assist GUEST HOUSE STAFF leader; young-at-heart with the spoken English. Prior experi- Managaement role. Able to care of you if you take housekeeping. The candi- Reception - assistant man- enthusiasm required to suc- ence required. Salary: 25,000+ work in Patong area and travel good care of our custom- date must have English skills, ager who speaks English ceed in a lively, yet eco-friendly baht monthly depending on accross the island to meet cli- ers. Siripanon Tel: 087- passport preferably, age be- and Thai. Experience pre- beach resort. Tel: 081-750 experience. Please send your ents. Salary 20-30,000 baht per 382 9163. Email: phil@ tween 25-35, enjoy children. ferred. Tel: 085-159 7400 7072 (English & Thai). Email: resume to smartbusiness month, negotiatable. Tel: 076- krabikonnect.com Contact Jum Tel: 087-095 (English). Email: dshumny@ [email protected] [email protected] 346800. Fax: 076-346802. 9274. yahoo.com

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Bar & Restaurant Equipment Business Opportunities

BAR FOR SALE NEW BEAUTY SHOP Patong, central location, BISS FLAPPER HOTELS IN PHUKET FOR SALE FOR SALE PATONG beside busy hotel, toilet, kitchen, TVs, pool table. For Please contact [email protected] more information please call Circuit integrity cross-checked by UL, SafeAsia and 081-606 2918 (English). iFARD every four months. Documentation available. Cer- tified by Thai OOC within two weeks of import. Can be PROJECTS FOR SALE BAR FOR SALE! LAUNDRY COMPANY Rawai Construction Com- blarfed into any properly wired restaurant kitchen in Thai- NEW TIGER SALE land. Purchased new in Dijon, Nov 2010, for 82,000 baht; pany, full service company, 7 Bar in New Tiger, fourth row Laundry capacity 6-700 hotel years, Phuket. Design + selling now for just 55,000 baht. Three-pole snard beans from the front. Just under a rooms. Professional ma- Opposite Esso. Newly drawings, engineering, land (4) with lithium backing plates. Gooze and Himmelman two-year contract. 3.4 million chines only 1-1.5 years old. renovated, 2 rooms + for sale. 97/37 Sai Yuan. pork whistles, milled and graded in July last year. Insured baht. O.B.O. Tel: 086-048 Building with 4 rooms, 2 with kitchen and bathroom, 2 Contact Construction man- through November this year (2013). Happy to demon- 8394 (English). Email: Yellow aircon. Sold without clients. cutting stalls, 2 hair ba- ager: Ron Kite. Tel: 083-636 strate for serious buyers at Le Montage, Rawai, any night [email protected] Monthly rent 22,000 baht. sins, 1 face massage 7147. except Mondays (restaurant closed). Price: 1.95 million baht. For stall, 2 aircons, ground SHOP more information please call water pump for washing 5-IN-1 BUSINESS Contact Jack Martin for pics and documentation. IN KAMALA BEACH 089-882 0894 (English). and drying machine. FOR SALE Fashion clothes shop for sale Email: peter@conceptfeel Tel or SMS: 081-207 4471. Rent on 3-year contract: Good location, 1.25 rai. 1). Email: [email protected] in Kamala, best location at ing.com Jungle bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool the beach road. Approx 10.000 baht per month. Price at 500,000 baht, tables, seating: 65 people, 40sqm, air conditioned, fully COFFEE HOUSE / parking: 15-16 vehicles, good equipped if wanted. 20,000 JUICE BAR ready for work. Contact SALE: POOL TABLE, Nok. Tel: 080-632 6330 business. 2). Beauty salon: FRIDGES, ETC. Bulletins baht per month. One year left Fully equipped, outdoors fully equipped. 3). Massage of three year contract, very and indoors, the latter fully (English & Thai). www. Sofas, armchairs, bar stools, 4). Lease-out restaurant. 5). good trial period! For sale furnished with aircon. Only beautycare.asia tables, and etc. Email for full Lease-out indoor pub: fully because I am moving back to 50m from Chalong Circle. price-list at stewartlees@ equipped, stage, seating: 70 Sweden. Tel: 082-190 6107. Parking available. For more gmail.com people. Available for 8 years Please send email to terece information please call 081- FITNESS CENTER + 9 months left on lease. @loveforever.se 476 5808 (English), 081-693 FOR SALE SHISHA & HOOKAHS Sale: 5.7 million baht. Nego- 2250 (Thai). Fax: 076-388 A well-established fit- tiable! Contact by sending FOR SALE 304. Email: lumpoon7@ PRIVATE ness center with a large email to five.business@ Add hookahs to your bar for gmail.com membership base situ- big profits. Sms your email GUESTHOUSE yahoo.com FOR RENT ated in Phuket Town. for e-catalog. Tel: 080-052 Now for sale. Price: 9 8082 (English & Thai). Email: Near Nai Harn. A beauti- RESORT FOR BAR FOR SALE million baht. Tel: 087-275 One of the most successful [email protected] ful home for a retired LEASE CENTRAL 3614 (English), 080-698 entertainment venues in the couple in a quiet and PATONG 5021. Email: tradexpat@ new Tiger Complex. In Soi secure private park. hotmail.com Bangla. This bar is on sale KITCHEN Living room, 2 bedrooms, due to personal reason. HARDWARE modern kitchen, TV, Secondhand kitchen internet, swimming pool, NAIL SPA Please call 085-796 6144. Email: dtephpatong@hot hardware: ovens, sinks, covered car park. Long- Great business opportunity mail.fr grills and etc. For more term rent: 30,000 baht in central Patong. Fully equip- information please call per month. For more in- ped nail spa for sale at 1.2 082-283 8250 (English & formation please call million baht. Email: forsale. SMALL RESORT Thai). Email: phuket@ 081-777 3607. Email: bi In the heart of Patong. 20 [email protected] 8-house resort: 6 houses rayadivers.com @inauengroup.ch rooms well furnished, TOUR SHOP PATONG with 2 bedrooms, living fully operational with very and kitchen. 2 houses Busy beach location with good occupancy rates. with 3 bedrooms, living existing clients. Long lease: 6-year lease for 10 million and kitchen. Tel: 085-789 180,000 baht. For more infor- baht + rental fee 150,000 1773 (English). For more mation please call 080-690 baht per month. Tel: 088- info use email: hakan.se 8978. 765 0165. [email protected]

SHOP IN SURIN INCREDIBLE Shop in Surin, great location PROJECT INVESTMENT 7TH FLOOR SUITES on the main road in Surin, (HOTEL) BUILDING this 50sqm shop is just FOR SALE 200m from Surin Plaza (to- wards the beach). 25sqm storage, bathroom with toilet and shower. 15,000 baht per month. For more information please call 082-190 6107 (English). Email: terece@ loveforever.se Luxury project for sale. 50% complete. Only 5 SHOPHOUSES million baht. Tel: 080-891 FOR RENT 1611. Email: patriklam [email protected]

PARTNER WANTED For a new discotheque in Kata Beach Center. 9 Patong, Phuket, Soi Bangla. apartments and a 300 Best location. Great profit. sqm penthouse on the Opening very soon. Please roof plus fully equipped call 081-895 7597, 081-892 restaurant and pool with Ground floor shophouses 8526. terrace are free of rent for rent, long contract up and now available. Price: to 10 years. Location at RESTAURANT 38 million baht (950,000 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, FOR SALE euros) includes Chanote opposite Water World 6 years on contract, great and Thai company. Tel: Asia, 100m from Bangla location, Patong Beach 081-788 8280. If seriously Road. (these units only Road, full furniture and interested please email come along every 10 equipment. For more infor- thewhitehousekata@ years). Tel: 086-569 4872. mation please call 087-075 gmail.com For Russian Email: swlh2010@gmail. 2166, 090-175 9126. Email: contact Oxana. Email: com omaralquraini@hotmail. [email protected] com March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 29

Business Products & Services Club Memberships Available Miscellaneous For Sale

BUDS INTERNATIONAL PHUKET KINDERGARTEN PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB Phuket's oldest interna- COUNTRY CLUB Full family membership. BISS FLAPPER tional child care facility. High- Family Membership. Price: 560,000 baht (includes quality, time-proven sched- Price: 640,000 baht membership, transfer fee, ule and curriculum. Now in (Transfer Included). Tel: and 2013 maintenance fees) Circuit integrity cross-checked by UL, SafeAsia and brand-new purpose-built 087-895 8160 (English). Tel: 087-895 8160, 087-890 iFARD every four months. Documentation available. Cer- school. Experienced native Email: faserio@gogol 3685. Email: faserio@gogo tified by Thai OOC within two weeks of import. Can be English teachers to teach td.hk ltd.hk blarfed into any properly wired restaurant kitchen in Thai- ages 1.5-8. Monday-Friday land. Purchased new in Dijon, Nov 2010, for 82,000 baht; 8am-5pm. Bus service avail- PCC MEMBERSHIP selling now for just 55,000 baht. Three-pole snard beans able from Patong, Karon, PHUKET PCC full golf membership, (4) with lithium backing plates. Gooze and Himmelman Kata, Phuket, Rawai and COUNTRY CLUB transfer fee, 2013 fees in- pork whistles, milled and graded in July last year. Insured Chalong. Tel: 076-384638, cluded. 665,000 baht. Email: Full family membership. through November this year (2013). Happy to demon- 080-624 7060. www.buds- [email protected] strate for serious buyers at Le Montage, Rawai, any night phuket.com Annual dues paid up to end 2013. 650,000 baht. except Mondays (restaurant closed). F-1 TRIP Tel: 089-908 2454 (En- Dive Gear Malaysian F-1. 3 days pass, glish). Email: evan.burford Contact Jack Martin for pics and documentation. round-trip air ticket. Make an @gmail.com Tel or SMS: 081-207 4471. offer. 22-24 March 2013. For DIVE EQUIPMENT Email: [email protected] Tanks, compressors, and more information please call COUNTRYCLUB GOLF 087-266 7514. boats for sale. Tel: 088-760 MEMBERSHIP 3770. Phuket Country Club Golf Personals SNUFFLERS Membership (Family). Price: DATING Set of five. Rounded NICE PEOPLE 600,000 baht (excluding 20 NEW FINE ART SERVICE transfer fee of 60,000 baht) - SCUBA TANKS edges with alloy spleen tables. Only 3 yrs old, no Experienced artist, avail- 2013 annual maintenance Unused 12-liter scuba BACKGAMMON glinkle. Can be used able for quality portraits, fee (25,000 baht) to be pro- tanks with valves, all Players wanted. Tel: 081- without bessors or BRTs murals, faux finishing. portionally split based on cheaper than trade. Sale: 577 8443. Email: phuket but not in tandem with Contact Richard. Email: timing of purchase. Tel: 087- 6,000 baht. Please con- [email protected] cleester bins. Price new: rschro_2000@yahoo. 895 8160, 087-890 3685. tact Will. Tel: 080-595 4,200 baht each. Will com Email: [email protected] 0458. sell now at 12,000 baht Education for full set. Located MARES BCD Rawai, pics available. DETOX LOCH PALM The easy way of dating. MEMBERSHIP FINS AND BOOTS Email: jackmartin3@ New online dating. For TO YOUR DOOR For sale or trade mem- Mares BCD Hybrid like new. gmx.com further details, please 9,500 baht for 7 days. Tel: bership plus money for Sale: 6,000 baht or nearest LEARN THAI see our website at www. 084-100 6274. www. Blue Canyon Family offer. Scuba Pro boots UK From an experienced yourhappydate.com clearercleanse.com Membership. Price: Size 8-9: 800 baht. Mares Thai teacher. Tel: 084- WHEELCHAIR SALE 550,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: Avanti Quar-tro Black: 1,000 447 5257. Email: mike Folding wheelchair: 1,200 081-090 4113. Email: baht. Tel: 085-260 2576 (En- roper2003@hotmail. baht. Carpet: 1,200 baht, [email protected] glish). Email: chrisgraham2 com good quality, 170x240cm. @mac.com Tel: 087-381 5171.

Pool Tables Pets

POOL TABLE 1/2 PRICE SOCCER / PEDIGREE BILLIARD - GAMES 9FT POOL TABLE FOOSBALL TABLES DOBERMAN Pool tables, billiards, Professional size pool Brand-new “Heavy duty” PUPPIES foot- ball, touch screen, table for sale. 1.5 years soccer / foosball table Born on February 2, two and air hockey for rent old. Brand new: 140,000 for rent and sale. Suit- males (brown and black) and profit sharing. All ac- baht. Now sale: 70,000 able for bars and hotels. available after March 30. cessories for sell & ser- baht with new felt+trans- For more information Dewormed and first vac- vices. Call now. Tel: 081- port+installation+light please call 081-823 cinations done. Tel: 076- 823 4627, 085-797 0202, box and all accessories. 4627, 085-797 0202, 226611, 080-040 2013 085-797 0303. Fax: 076- Tel: 081-823 4627, 085- 085-797 0303. Email: (English), 089-877 0579 264461. Email: ying@ 782 1200. Email: ying@ ying@phuketpoolta (Thai). Email: baantom phuketpooltables.com phuketpooltables.com bles.com [email protected] 30 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013

Saloon Cars Motorbikes Rentals

BMW 523 EXECUTIVE CUSTOM HONDA CBR250 A1 CAR RENTAL TIPTRONIC 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS HONDA STEED 400CC Better than new, only 80km. Fully insured, 12,000 to BMW 523i, 10/2003, low Fully restored. New tyres 2 gas tanks and fairings: one 20,000 baht per month. Tel: mileage, fully loaded, top 100%. Green book. Price: factory black, and one factory 089-831 4703. Email: a1car condition. Sale: 695,000 US$7,000. Tel: 086-131 5458. red. Engine cover protectors, [email protected] baht. Tel: 083-529 2180. right and left sliders, tanks Email: pseiffert@hotmail. YAMAHA NOUVO 135 pack, rear rack, read pack com 17" mag wheels, condition and saddle bags. Profes- NEW JAZZ 1-of-a-kind-custom-built like new. Sale: 35,000 baht. sional lowering kit, 50mm & VAN RENT AUDI A4 AUTOMATIC 2008, Honda Civic 2.0. Contact Philippe.Tel: 082- covers 1/2 & full, 80,000 NICE CAR This car has been fea- 803 0356. baht worth of extras, selling Year 1996, silver metallic, low tured in over 2 dozen 125,000 baht. Tel: 081-273 mileage, full options. Sale: magazines throughout HONDA PCX 125 5242 (English). Email: yacht 163,000 baht. For more infor- SE Asia and Japan. It 53,000 BAHT [email protected] mation please call 083-529 has become a photogra- Honda PCX 125. 2 years old. 2180 (English). Pics via email phers favorite when look- Only 1 owner (farang), 6,400 [email protected] ing to mix beautiful girls HONDA SHADOW NISSAN NV km, hardly used, white color 1100 with extreme Japanese- WINGROAD with Honda warranty, green Short or long-term rent style racing. This car book, service book, and etc. Recent respray, new fork For sale. Gold. 2006. with insurance and deliv- MB CKL 200 comes complete with Great for around town and seals, wheel bearings, 35,000km. 1,600 cc. Sale: ery service. Tel: 081-607 FOR SALE remote air suspension touring. Grab a bargain. Tel: rear brake conversion to 165,000 baht. Available 8567. Email: suksavat@ at its lowest point it sits 085-481 8912 (English). disc, new custom ex- on 6 April 2013 (depends hotmail.com For further at an incredible 1.5” from Email: sacsbakery@gmail. haust, single carb mod. on Visa). Tel: 083-182 50 details, please see our the ground. Packed with com Very nice looking chop- 37 (English), 089-970 website at www.phuket all the extras such as per. 139,000 baht. For carsrent.com Xenon lights, Custom- 8227 (Thai). Email: mell more information please made 19" rims imported [email protected] YAMAHA FINO call 075-695143, 091- from Tokyo. Available 324 5527 (English), 089- CAR RENTAL now for 900,000 baht. 971 4027 (Thai). Email: ALL MODELS MB CKL200 Cabriolet Call now! Tel: 090-869 johnoy_1999@yahoo. AUT or MT, delivery service, 2005. 65,000km. Price: SALE FORD 8919. Email: Kamakaze ESCAPE 495,000 com short or long term, first-class 2.25 million baht. Con- [email protected] insurance. Tel: 087-281 1211 tact Arthur. Tel: 087-383 (English). 1946. Bicycles COROLLA 1996 MANUAL Pick-ups HONDA CIVIC Good condition, new aircon, 2008. Lady owner, ridden 2.0LT 2004 runs on LPG and gasoline, only in Phuket Town, with BMW green book. Asking price 166,000km. 135,000 baht. MOUNTAIN BIKE TOYOTA HILUX For more information please 23,000 baht. Tel: 084-889 call 086-950 7541 (English), Ford Escape 3.0 XLT. 2676. 087-045 0828 (Thai). Email: Year 2004. 140,000km. [email protected] Price: 495,000 baht. HD NIGHT TRAIN 2007 Contact Noppadol. Tel: 2007 Harley-Davidson Night 089-589 5453. Email: Train. Black, low mileage. HONDA 2007 CRV sopasalon@hotmail. Coolest Night Train in Thai- 2.4 FOR SALE com 50,000km. 2 German land. Must see. Price idea: Excellent condition with owners, in very good 750,000 baht. Tel: 082-278 Foldable. 60,000 baht. Model 2001, manual, full Honda service his- condition, all car options, 7377 (English & Thai) For Tel: 088-760 3770. diesel. Sale: 310,000 tory. One owner. 85,000 BMW 320D SE all services. Gray metal- DIESEL ENGINE more pics, please write to: baht. Tel: 081-270 3022. lic, black leather, auto- km. 780,000 baht. Tel: [email protected] 087-015 9206 (English), 2010. Diesel engine. 36,000 SPECIALIZED matic. Sale: 449,000 km. Good condition, saves baht. Tel: 087-060 8400 087-891 5614 (English & CARBON FULL SUS MAZDA BT50 Thai). Email: david@free fuel. For more details please Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 2.5 DIESEL (English). Email: bbone call 089-668 3639. Email: 4 x 4s [email protected] domleisuregroup.com MTB. Super top spec - Brain For sale as I'm leaving the [email protected] F+R shocks. SRAM XX drive country. Nice car, low mile- FORD RANGER 4X4 train. Hope race brakes. age 70,000km, saves fuel, 4 DOORS Mavix SLR wheels. Large perfect condition, no acci- Year 2003. ABS. Top model. 1 size (180cm+). Midlife crisis dent, first class insurance Wheels & Motors owner, as new, manual gears. dream machine. 125,000 until 19/09/13. 450,000 baht 150,000km. 325,000 baht. Tel: baht. Tel: 081-737 0722 (En- negotiable. Tel: 088-768 084-065 9323. Email: jefde glish). Email: allan@pips 8675. Email: hernandezcle [email protected] phuket.com [email protected] Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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NEW KARNIC 2052 Deep V Hull, 140hp 4-stroke Suzuki O/B. Bimini and ma- rine heads. 1,299,950 baht. Now in stock at our Boat La- goon Showroom. For details contact Alan Giles. Andaman Boat Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. Email: boats@andamanboat sales.com

NEW ALESSANDRO MARCHI “Carenalunga 21”. Hypalon RIB (LOA 24'). Composite con- struction, strong and fast. 140hp 4-stroke Suzuki O/B. Bimini and trailer. 1,795,000 baht. Now in stock at our Boat Lagoon Showroom. For details contact Alan Giles. Andaman Boat Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. A STEAL FOR Email: boats@andamanboats A QUICK SALE ales.com

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2007. Italian demo yacht. Cranchi 47ft. Hard top. Fully loaded with tropical aircon, genset, electrical winches, garage, roof. Ray LOA 37ft. Yamaha 200hp x 2. Marine premium navy, Speed 35kts. Passenger 25 BBQ, ice maker, 3 fridges, people. Price: 950,000 baht. "Bose" sound, neon light. Tel: 082-110 0969, 082-414 Twin 570hp with reliable 6290. Email: captsayan@ shaft drive, under 300hr. hotmail.com Brand-new condition. 385,000 euros. Tel: 089-971 0278. Email: eddyelan@ 2009 POWER yahoo.com CATAMARAN NEW KARNIC 1851 Deep V Hull, 90hp lean-burn, 4-stroke Suzuki O/B. Bimini and trailer. 999,950 baht. Now in stock at our Boat Lagoon Showroom. For details con- tact Alan Giles. Andaman Boat Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. 45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D-4 Email: boats@andamanboat IPS 300. Genset. Aircon. sales.com "Bose" surround. Ray ma- rine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economi- THAI FISHING BOAT cal. As new. Bargain. Only Cheap price for quick sale, fully 395,000 euros. Tel: 089-971 restored, excellent condition, 0278. Email: eddyelan@ very reliable and cheap to use. yahoo.com Contact Peter. Tel: 085-253 4429.

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HUNTER 280 RIVA HULL HOBIE 16 + EXTRAS CrypticCrossword MOONSOON FOR (LEGEND) SAILBOAT 10 meters long, marine ply- Hobie 16 with masthead float, SALE 1996 Yanmar 2GM20F, Ray wood hull (not completed) for two trapeze harnesses, 2 Marine, windlass, mooring, sale. Tel: 081-968 3118 (En- paddles, trolley-road/ launch- ready. 1.25 million baht or glish & Thai). Email: info@pro ing. New sheets and halyards. offers. Tel: 087-269 3743. (En- carpentering.com For sale at 175,000 baht. glish). Email: davidrwarbur Quick sale. Tel: 081-560 4390 [email protected] BOAT FOR SALE (English). Email: jacksonrose [email protected] NEW ALESSANDRO Semi-rigid 150hp, 2 stroke, MARCHI trailer, aluminium tank 100 liter, NICE BOAT 28ft, registered for 15 pas- GPS, Sonar. Price: 650,000 “Carenacorsa 18”. Hypalon 26 foot center console. Good sengers. 200hp V6 Mercury baht. Tel: 089-289 8628 RIB, light and fast. 90hp lean- condition twin outboards, trailer, motor, only 240 hours, re- (English), 080-144 6022 (Thai). cently totally restored. Per- burn, 4-stroke Suzuki O/B. and more. Email for more pics fect for snorkeling, diving Bimini. 999,950 baht. Now in and info. Tel: 085-691 1837, trips, island hopping or water stock at our Boat Lagoon 5.9 METER RIB 076-054 4141. Email: mangeo taxi. Navigation system + Showroom For details contact Superb quality HD hypalon RIB. [email protected] fishfinder. 5hp spare motor. Alan Giles. Andaman Boat ABC Boats near new demon- Boat and motor in very good Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. strator. Fitted 140hp used out- 43-FOOT CRUISING condition. Located at Boat Email: boats@andamanboat board, fuel tank, bimini and multi- CATAMARAN Lagoon. Priced for quick sale sales.com roller trailer. Superb performance Built 2012 , 2 sails, 15hp out- at 330,000 baht. Tel: 086- and seakeeping. 595,000 baht. board. Ready to sail! 850,000 747 9292. Email: claud KAYAK WANTED Tel: 081-397 7598 (English & baht. Tel: 087-461 8089 (En- [email protected] Secondhand 2-man kayak. Thai). Email: kajoda1954@ glish). Email: peter.duengel@ Tel: 088-381 5725. yahoo.co.uk gmail.com 32 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013

Aircraft HAVE A PASSION AIRPLAY ALTIS 1999 ROBIN 2160i For Sale FOR AVIATION? MICROLIGHT I would like to sell my Robin If you have an aircraft for Superb trike with Konig ra- aircraft or trade it for a 4-seat sale or an interest in avia- dial engine. Great economi- Cessna or Piper (based in tion and wish to learn cal fun. Little used. Please Hua Hin). The Robin: TTAF YOUR HELICOPTER how to fly or buy an air- contact for more informa- 300hrs. SMOH 60hrs. This Flying and owning your own heli- craft or arrange a private tion. Tel: 089-111 6457 (En- is a well-equipped, two-seat copter has just become possible. flight, etc. Website: glish & Thai), 081-397 7598 aerobatic aircraft. Has the Free complete flight instruction www.aeropromgr.com/ (English & Thai). Email: Christen inverted oil system. course with your purchase. newsletter [email protected] Excellent inside and outside. Email: [email protected] King KMA24 audio panel, KX155 nav/com, KI203 vor, KY197A comm, KN64A dme, KR87 adf, KT76A tran- sponder, CSPA400 i-com, FP5 fuel computer, CHT, OAT, Pitot heat. Price: 4 million baht. Please contact Thom. Email: thos_w@ hotmail.com

TECNAM P-92 - Price: 1.5 million baht - Registration: U-B08 - Year of Manufacture: 2002 - Equipment: Full stan- dard equipment - Engine: Rotax 912- 80HP 350hrs. Please contact for more in- formation. Aircraft is based at Klong 15. Tel: 081-840 8418.

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Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 33 ANTI-GRAVITY TREADMILL The 'Phuket Today' show visited Bangkok Hospital Phuket to try out their new innovative machine for health treatments, the 'Anti-Gravity Treadmill'.

THAN PRINTING

From left: Chutharat Plerin, senior reporter at the Phuket Gazette, Praveen Kaivikai, division marketing manager of Than Printing, Kiti Prueksachatrat, marketing executive of Than Printing, Isaac Stone Simonelli, acting managing editor of the Phuket Gazette and (behind) Leslie Porterfield, desk editor. GRAND OPENING

Simon Hand, TV producer (second from right) and Kiranee Narabal, TV presenter (center), are welcomed by NEW HYUNDAI Bodin La-Eid, (third from left) the deputy hospital director of Bangkok Hospital Phuket. SHOWROOM PHUKET REAL A Buddhist spiritual ceremony was performed at the grand opening of the new ESTATE Hyundai showroom at Bypass Rd, on March 14. Phakanat Kittiworrakulpong, general manager (first from left), Suraluk ASSOCIATION Narukatpichai, managing director (second from left) and their guests. (P-REA)

Thanusak Phuengdet, President of P-REA (second from right) and the P-REA committee welcome media from Turkey at Anuphas and Sons.

ABSOLUTE WORLD GROUP WINS ANOTHER At the opening party of the MAZAR THREE AWARDS MAZAR AND lounge bar, a place for relaxing with IN USA FRIENDS friends.

A trio of awards for The Beach Samui and Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa at the 2013 Perspective Magazine Awards 34 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

usually falls in May or early June. It is a day to commemorate three important incidents: the birth, the Surf Night Enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha. at Two Chefs Kata Beach July 22, Arsarnha Bucha Day March 21-24, 11am to 7pm: This full-moon day of the eighth Phuket International Boat lunar month commemorates the Show (PIMEX) 2013 at Royal Buddha's first sermon to disciples Phuket Marina after attaining Enlightenment. PIMEX is Asia's premier annual boating and luxury lifestyle event. August 12, Her Majesty the The 2013 show will be the Queen's Birthday biggest and best yet, with up to Her Majesty's Birthday is a 60 yachts in the water, from 10- public holiday in the Kingdom. meters to 35m, and as many as 120 plus exhibiting companies September 19 11:30am to 2pm: representing over 250 brands Phuket International Women's worldwide. Products on display Club monthly lunch at Holiday will range from boats to marine Inn, Patong equipment and accessories, September's lunch will be at The charter, diving and sailing holidays, Holiday Inn, Patong. Always a and a wide range of luxury prop- popular venue. All are welcome erties, super cars and other invest- but registration is essential. ment opportunities, together with Members 500 and guests 650 baht. other iconic branded goods. This April 1 Contact: [email protected] annual event is proudly sponsored by the Phuket Gazette, PGTV and October 23, Chulalongkorn 'Phuket Today', the island's only Memorial Day national television show (see Shipwrecked Party. Another founded by Rama I, who made the accession to the throne of Chulalongkorn Day commemo- below right for showtimes). Theme Party organized by the Bangkok the nation's capital. HM HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej on rates the reign of Rama V, who Phuket party Boyz. All proceeds King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the ninth May 5, 1950. is best remembered for abolish- March 23-31, 6:30 to 10:30am: will be donated to the Phuket monarch of the dynasty. ing slavery in Thailand. Daily Breakfast on the beach Sunshine Village Foundation May 6, Substitution for Coro- at Moevenpick Bangtao (phuketsunshinevillage.org). April 13 to 15: Songkran nation Day (Public Holiday) November 17, Loy Krathong You are invited to our Daily Break- Price: 999 baht (includes Western Festival Festival fast on the beach. For reservations and Thai buffet plus three drink Songkran is the Thai New Year May 24, Visakha Bucha Day Traditionally performed on the full please call: +66-76-310400 coupons). Don't miss this oppor- Festival also known as the Visakha Bucha Day is observed moon night of the twelfth lunar tunity to help children in need, sim- ‘Water Festival’. Held during on the day of the full moon month. A Krathong is a banana-leaf March 29; 7 to 11pm: Indian ply by celebrating with us at the the driest month in Thailand, during the 6th lunar month, which cup, which is floated in a canal. Curry Buffet at the Navrang Shipwrecked party. Bring your Songkran is celebrated through- Mahal in Karon Sea Sands friends, the more the merrier, and out the country by pouring water Resort the more we can help the Phuket on other people to wish them good All you can eat, authentic Indian Sunshine Village children. luck for the New Year. curry buffet at 449 baht net per person. Come enjoy our cold April 1, 15; 6pm to 1am: Surf April 18 11:30am to 2pm: Mango and Strawberry Lassi with Night at Two Chefs, Kata Beach Phuket International Women's our delicious Mutton Vindaloo, Dal Every Monday at Two Chefs Club monthly lunch at Breeze Makhani, Bombay Aloo, Mutter Kata Beach (opposite the Boat- at Cape Yamu Paneer, Butter Chicken, some house), we are setting up a big April's lunch will be at the newly mouth-watering Chicken Tikka, BBQ-Buffet, live music and opened Breeze@Cape Yamu. Samosas, freshly baked Naans and cocktails to die for. Great food All are welcome. Members 500 more. For reservations contact great fun and only 495 baht, with baht, guests 650 baht. For reser- Jaspal Singh on: +66-76-286464. no extra costs added to your bill. vations or further information, For more info, vist: twochefs.com. contact Carole on: +66-76-316711 March 30-31, 7:30pm to 1am: or email [email protected] Shipwrecked Party at The April 6, Chakri Memorial Day Green Man, Chalong Chakri Day commemorates the May 5, Coronation Day Come join the festivities at our origins of the Chakri dynasty, Coronation Day commemorates

Informal Sunday morning computer clinics

Do you have a question about computers, Windows, or the internet in Phuket? Need to find out where to get things fixed, or the best places to shop for new computer stuff? Drop by one of our FREE informal computer clinics. Every Sunday morning, starting around 10am or so, a group of computer savvy locals meet for breakfast at the Chalong/Fisherman’s Way Sandwich Shoppe, 1 km north of Chalong Circle on Chao Fah East road. We’re moving Sandwich Shoppe Patong to Kathu in the next few weeks, and starting a new Sandwich Shoppe Express in Kata in the coming months. Stay tuned for more info about our new locations, and computer gatherings, as events unfold.

Don’t be bashful: introduce yourself to the group at the big table, and ask away. You might even find an iPad/iPhone, Android or Mac guru, if you’re lucky.

Sponsored by the Phuket Gazette and Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes. Contact at 076-282403, [email protected] or visit KhunWoody.com 36 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 PIMEX is better than ever By Baz Daniels hall, boardwalk and marina basin real estate are showcased. of the elegant Royal Phuket Exhibitors come from all THE Phuket International Boat Marina (RPM). Basking in the glo- around the world to exhibit at Show, fondly known by its rious sunshine, the whole of RPM PIMEX due to its pivotal position acronym PIMEX, is celebrating its becomes a veritable hive of activ- in the regional marine industry as 10th anniversary this year with a ity not just of hard-core marine both a playground and a hub for lineup of exhibitors, brands and enthusiasts and boat buyers, but marine leisure in Asia. As well as products that are second to none, of families, moms and dads and iconic maritime brands like and which have made it Asia’s of course legions of little ones for Sunseeker, Northrop and Johnson, favorite maritime and lifestyle show. whom there is plenty of diversion Fillipetti Yachts, Jeanneau, Azimut, It commenced this year when and entertainment. But beware, Ferretti, Fairline, Beneteau, Gulf the Phuket Governor opened it at one little girl we know of who vis- Craft, Hanse, Pershing and the Royal Phuket Marina at ited last year commanded her Princess there are numerous yacht 10:30am on Thursday, March 21, daddy to buy her a 50 foot cruiser charter and chandlery supply and it will run for the following because, “it has bunk beds and companies displaying.” four days from 11am to 7pm each they’re really, really comfy!” The charter companies in the day until finally closing on Interested boat buyers have the lineup are Sunsail, Elite Yachting, Sunday, March 24 at 6pm. opportunity to step aboard and ex- Asia Marine and Yachtpro, plus you The show is the brainchild of perience the vast array of boats can check out the news about the well known Phuket personality on display, discuss all the pros and upcoming Cape Panwa Hotel Andy Dowden, and has grown cons with knowledgeable sales Phuket Race Week and maybe even from relatively small beginnings to staff, attend cocktail parties and rent a bareboat to take part in it. include the region’s largest just bask in the vast selection of Then there’s broader lifestyle in-water display with a range of major brands on display from exhibitors like Helicam; artist luxury, power and sail boats rang- around the world. Families and Marilyn Brand with her maritime- ing from superyachts, through to kiddies also have a great day out themed water colors; and author everyday boats and fun water exploring the marine and lifestyle Colin Mackay with his newly pub- craft. Two highlights at this year’s products and services, toys and lished definitive book “A History of show are the Classic Turkish gadgets, not to mention luxury Phuket and the Surrounding Gulet, ‘Capricorn’, and the villas, affordable condos and the Region” all vying for your attention. Astondoa 102 foot superyacht, myriad of investment opportuni- “We have over 90 exhibitors MAN WITH A PLAN: PIMEX organizer, Andy Dowden. Photo: Gazette file ‘Blosson Uno’, both making their ties in the residential and lifestyle from more than 15 countries region, to foster growth and de- assembled array of lifestyle and debuts at the show. There are also sector which are on display. representing in excess of 100 velopment and provide support,” maritime playthings gently bob- plenty of “entry-level” fun and RPM’s three terrific restau- brands. PIMEX is unique in host- said Dowden. bing in the marina basin, or in the trailer craft so you most definitely rants: Skippers, the Royal Phuket ing the largest in-water display of “The 2013 show is more Exhibition Hall. don’t have to be a millionaire to Marina Yacht Club and Les Anges quality boats and together with the diverse than ever and delivers a “Champagne” Charlie Dwyer go along, have fun, and even make are open, starting with a 7:30am air-conditioned marina-side Exhi- wide range of experiences for visi- is the Captain of the famous a purchase to get you out and onto breakfast at the latter and they all bition Hall there is something for tors. Entrance is free of charge superyacht Yanneke Too and one Phuket’s glorious waters. serve great food and drinks right everyone at the show,” added and there really is something for of the region’s most well-known Originally, the show was staged through until the show closes Andy Dowden. everyone so we welcome all to and colorful yachting personali- on the “lay day” during the King’s each day. The Institute of Marine Engi- come and join us between March ties. He says, “PIMEX is a must Cup Race week in December each Andy Dowden, the PIMEX neers and the Royal Institute of 21-24.” if you are in the yachting indus- year and was held at Boat Lagoon. founder and show director says: Naval Architects are exhibiting this While the cocktail parties swirl try in Asia. It has gone from But it has grown over the years to “We are celebrating our 10th anni- year and are getting their first taste around the various yachts and strength to strength each year merit its own timing in March each versary this year and we have the of SouthEast Asia in preparation stands, music fills the air and wine and it’s informative, innovative, year and the extended four day best lineups of exhibitors ever. for a planned conference in 2014. and beer tastings are offered up interesting and a lot of fun. And opening run as we see it today. Everything from top-of-the-line “The conference will be an to help cool the fevered brow of of course PIMEX is not just As to the location, there can be luxury power and sail boats down exciting addition next year and is frazzled parents. But they have no about boats and products, it’s a no more enticing setting for a to trailer boats and fun watercraft, part of our commitment to the need to fret as little ones are as also a great networking and fun marine show than the exhibition gadgets and widgets, services and marine industry in Phuket and the beguiled as anyone with the venue for everyone.” March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 37 How to buy yourself a superyacht By Andrew Scott yacht owner to actually have any formal li- present a shipyard to build a custom- cense to operate the vessel. designed yacht. Typically a client representa- IN AN age when the rich and super rich are tive is employed by the yacht owner to oversee getting wealthier, what exactly are they If someone wants to buy a yacht without the build and ensure that it meets the desired spending their hard earned money on? the help of a specialist company is this requirements upon delivery. Property, cars, jewelry and paintings have possible? If so, how hard is it to do? always been popular items, but superyachts, Purchasing a yacht is quite similar to Once the yacht has been purchased how now more than ever, are seen by the affluent purchasing a house, normally a process of will the owner source crew? as the ‘gold standard’ of making a statement inspecting the yacht to check the build There are many crew agents specializing with wealth. quality, current condition and whether any in crew placement, AYC Superyacht Recruit- The world’s largest superyacht, Project repairs or maintenance are required prior to ment is the leader in recruitment throughout Azzam, is currently under construction and settlement of the transaction. This Southeast Asia and have assisted many yachts once she’s completed, this megayacht is ex- inspection should be carried out by an in Phuket. Crew can be sourced pected to be a staggering 180 meters – vessels industry professional and the report is used locally or internationally. It is important that over 24m are generally classed as for insurance purposes and general knowl- the most appropriate crew are selected for superyachts. edge of the condition of what you are the vessel because they are the link to Such a grand superyacht is out of purchasing. It would certainly be possible to providing a great yachting experience. financial reach for most people, but for those negotiate a purchase directly with a vendor, wanting to invest in a standard-sized however, we discourage this due to the risks How easy is it to find a place to berth superyacht, the Phuket Gazette spoke to involved – similar to a property purchase. the yacht, arrange sea trials and survey Stephen Crone, a professional yacht captain the boat? and manager of yacht management company What are the key factors to consider when Berthing a yacht of this size is becoming Acronautic Pty Ltd, to find out how. buying a yacht? more and more difficult, particularly in Phuket Certainly the most important factor to where options are limited to a few marinas. Phuket Gazette: Which companies consider is a yacht’s current condition. Salt Sea trials and surveys are relatively easy to provide a yacht selling service to poten- water environments are particularly harsh and arrange through any reputable yacht broker- tial clients in Thailand/Phuket? if components such as electronics, metals and age. Here in Phuket there are several Stephen Crone: Yacht brokerage is a exposed materials are not maintained surveyors and Jimmy Watt from Siam Superyachts line up at an Asia Superyacht global business and typically a superyacht (a properly they deteriorate very quickly. Surveyors is one of the most recognized. Jim Rendezvous. Photo: Asia Superyacht Rendezvous boat over 24m) that is for sale would be Annual maintenance costs should also be con- is a qualified Marine Surveyor and can the intent to charter your vessel to your marketed internationally, hence, when search- sidered, as the expenses can add up very provide reports for insurance, pre-purchase broker so that a vessel can be selected which ing for a broker simply consider the company quickly. Typically 10 per cent of the value of or just for safety’s sake. would meet those requirements. It can be very that you feel is the most professional or the yacht is a good gauge to budget on the difficult to modify a vessel for charter that easiest to communicate with. Once you have annual operating expenses. It is a good idea How easy is it to find a second hand yacht has not been designed for that purpose. identified a suitable broker, outline your to contract an independent yacht consultant to buy? requirements and budget and they should to provide professional advice on a yacht Similar to searching for a home, yachts How much do sales brokers charge? present you with a few options to consider. purchase. A yacht broker is normally biased are advertised on the internet through sales This depends largely on the company and Due to the size and range of most modern towards the vendor that is paying them, a websites and also glossy magazines. Boat In- brokerage fees can be negotiated, but the typi- superyachts, their location is not so relevant consultant or client representative typically ternational is one of the more recognized cal fee is paid by the vendor and is in the as they can be easily relocated to your pre- works with the yacht purchaser’s best sources to initiate a search, as many range of 2 – 5 per cent. ferred anchorage or marina. interests in mind. brokerage companies use this as a central ad- vertising solution since it displays one of the What sort of legal procedures will a new What sort of licenses, paperwork does a How does a potential owner get involved largest databases of yachts for sale. owner have to go through? potential owner need to have? in the building process, design and Insurance, registration and commercial Most vessels over 24m, the size where a layout of his/her new superyacht? Is it easy to charter a newly purchased compliance if chartering. Customs should also boat becomes a superyacht, are governed by Building a yacht can be one of the most yacht? be considered if relocating a vessel or chang- a particular yacht registry. This size of yacht satisfying elements of yachting and many Chartering a yacht is a great way to ing the port of registry. typically has a professional crew, and depend- owners have a great pride in ownership and generate some income to cover the annual ing on the usage, the yacht particularly if they have contributed to the expenses. Prior to accepting paying guests, a Stephen Crone specializes in new build yacht registry will be influenced by the required quali- design. Any boat broker or a specialist yacht yacht must meet particular safety and projects and custom designs. He can be fications of that crew. It is quite rare for the consultant can assist in researching and manning requirements. It is best to outline contacted at [email protected] 38 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 Lifestyles of the rich and super Gordon Fernandes is the genial general manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts in Phuket. Some might think that hobnobbing with millionaires and looking after their ocean-going toys is one of Phuket’s most enviable jobs. But, as he explains, it’s not all “plain sailing”. By Baz Daniel

THE high-octane world of visiting super yachts and their super- wealthy owners is the one in which Gordon Fernandes, the Phuket GM of Asia Pacific Superyachts, plies his daily trade, providing a one- remarked to Ernest Hemingway stop-shop “concierge service” that that “The rich are different from caters to every possible need of you and me.” visiting mega-craft and the super- “Yes,” replied ‘Papa’, a man not wealthy elite who populate them known for wasting words, “they when they call into the beguiling have more money.” So, as Gordon waters of the Andaman. and I sat down over a glass of wine, In these days of extraordinary I asked him if the Super Rich really global wealth, tumultuous stock were different from the rest of us. markets, and rock and showbiz “I have been doing this job for millionaires it’s all a bit confusing 15 years now and I have faced many keeping abreast of what exactly very challenging requests from our ON CALL: Gordon Fernandes (left) takes care of the ‘floating castles’’. constitutes a superyacht. Not that clients that have taxed us to the Photos: Phuket Superyacht Rendezvous long ago, in simpler, gentler times, ultimate degree. For example, there there was a general consensus that was the owner whose son wanted managed to “borrow” some Beluga At the other end, the super- with the Med and the Caribbean, superyacht heaven kicked in once a live, baby elephant on board to from the owner of another boat, superyachts are getting even bigger with newer areas like the Mergui you had 24 meters of beautiful celebrate his 10th birthday. We found who thought it was all hilarious, and with some of the Russian oligarchs Archipelago and the Andaman megayacht lulling beneath your an elephant and a mahout who was we finally got “Fido” to eat. boasting 120 meters at the water- Islands having great appeal.” hand-stitched deck loafers. These willing to have it taken on board the The problem is that with great line with a crew of forty-plus! Clearly Phuket still holds great days the cognoscenti talk about yacht, but then I started thinking wealth, whether inherited or self- Also technology is everywhere appeal to the superyacht club and thirty or even forty meters as the about the logistics of putting made, comes an intense sense of and that has made a demanding “Champagne” Charlie Dwyer who defining mark of entry into this elite “Dumbo” on the tender and using entitlement. They want anything on clientele even more impatient. If is a veteran America’s Cup sailor club, in order to keep out the hoi the boat’s crane to lift it on board. I Earth and they want it now and they we don’t respond to them within and skipper of the 116-foot polloi and blatant arrivistes. Then mean, what happens if a baby will not tolerate not having it. So, the hour, they go elsewhere to get Yanneke Too remarks, “We’ve there’s the perennial question of elephant swinging about over the that’s my job, which as you can services. Mine is now a 24/7 on sailed all around the world and whether big really is better in the sea between tender and yacht probably tell can often be stressful. call existence and my iPhone is everywhere we go the owners say world of superyacht envy, or should becomes… shall we say agitated? I’ve had owners demand live permanently switched on.” ‘this is beautiful, in fact it’s almost pure style and class overrule crass We eventually decided it was prob- Canadian lobsters or foie gras from And what of the changes in as beautiful as Phuket’” considerations of size? ably not too smart an idea and that the top London suppliers. In the old Phuket with regard to providing And Adam Frost the founder of The average construction price “Dumbo” wasn’t really meant to be days, Phuket wasn’t that sophisti- what the super-wealthy are South East Asian Liveaboards of these babies is around thirty a flying elephant after all. cated and so I’ve had to run around seeking nowadays? makes the point, “The Thai people million US dollars with a permanent Then there was the owner’s dog to the top restaurants on the island Says Gordon, “The arrival of all offer great hospitality. Combined crew in the teens and it can cost that only ate Russian Beluga caviar. and pay their prices to get such the new Beach Clubs has given our with breathtaking scenery and four thousand US dollars a day just Well, we couldn’t find any in “Little things, because the yacht owners clients an on-shore environment in superb facilities, there's simply no to run the generators. So, if you Old Phuket” at that time, but we want it NOW!” which they feel at home, but for better place to enjoy the luxury have to ask whether you can eventually found some Iranian How is the market changing many of the super-rich their yacht yachting lifestyle.” afford to join this elite club… you Osetra caviar in Bangkok and rushed these days I asked? is still their (floating) castle and they Clearly Gordon’s life of receiv- definitely can’t! it down. Unfortunately the snooty “At one end of the market there stay on board. Also our region’s ing midnight calls with bizarre The writer and avid social mutt knew the difference and are a lot of superyachts for sale these natural environment is still very demands from his wealthy clients climber F Scott Fitzgerald once refused to eat it! Eventually we days and some people are hurting. appealing to people who are bored is not going to end any time soon. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 39

Miss Thailand World 2013 The Kingdom’s loveliest ladies visit Phuket on their way to the finals. TWENTY Miss Thailand World 2013 contestant interviews. These will be finalists recently spent three days promot- aired on TV CH3 later in March as part ing local tourism and preparing for the of the Miss Thailand World Variety next phase of their competition at the Cape Program, which will hopefully attract more Panwa Hotel, Phuket. visitors to Phuket during the upcoming Kasemkij Hotels, which owns Cape Songkran festive season.” Panwa, released a statement saying it was Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket General an honor to host the event and its Manager Philipp S Frickhinger said that activities that are designed to he was certain the visiting contes- promote philanthropic endeavors, tants were impressed with the hotel tourism and culture in line with and its facilities. “Everything was this year’s slogan, “true ASEAN specially prepared for the Miss beauty on the global stage”. Thailand World 2013 finalists, The contestants wowed including the famous swimsuit onlookers when they took part photo shoot which was shot on in a swimsuit photo shoot on the hotel’s beautiful white, the beach in front of the Cape sandy beach,” he said. Panwa Hotel on the second “Over the three days day of their visit. at Cape Panwa Hotel, the Among the 20 beauties is contestants learned everything one Phuket native: Nathasinee they needed to know to compete Wichaidit, 20, from Koh Kaew. in the pageant and helped to Travel Industry Group Direc- promote Phuket tourism and tor of Kasemkij Hotels, Mr take part in philanthropic activi- Poomiphat Navanukroh, said: ties,” Philipp concluded. “We are extremely proud to once The group departed Phuket again host the Miss Thailand World recently and will travel to Myanmar Training Camp at Cape Panwa Hotel. on March 25 to promote Thai culture by Previously, we hosted the event at Kantary joining a fashion show themed “beauty still Beach Hotel, Khao Lak in 2011 and at has value... beauty to the sight of Asean”. Kantary Hills Hotel, Chiang Mai in 2012. The contestants will return to Bangkok “This year, the 20 finalists stayed with for the final round of the Miss Thailand us in order to prepare for the final World pageant to be held at the Bangkok competition. And, as Phuket is such a Convention Center at the Centara Grand splendid location, both naturally and hotel on April 9. culturally, I believe each contestant was The pageant finale will be broadcast very impressed and left with many good nationwide on Thai TV Channel 3 on April memories and experiences. 10, starting at 10:30pm. – Phuket Gazette “The contestants paid a personal visit to Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut at Provin- cial Hall and staged visits to Wat Chalong, Phra Thong temple in Thalang, Phuket Panyanukul (special education) School and Baan Lung Pitak Child-Watch Phuket. “The Miss Thailand World contest is a very popular event, followed by millions of television viewers across the country. The presence of the contestants here in Phuket will give local tourism an extra boost, even though our southern island city is well known among Thai and foreign tourists. Additionally, The Absolute Suite, one of the most luxurious penthouse suites in Phuket, provided the perfect backdrop for the 40 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013

Diary of budding existentialists Three young artists from a recent BIS Visual Arts class discuss their work, due to be put on display at an upcoming exhibition at the school, from March 25-29, sponsored by the Phuket Gazette

By Sariya Suwannakarn UPWARD BOUND: A group of Matayom 5 students relax during a break between classes at Uttaradit Daruni school.

The ‘Phuket Vegetarian Festival’, in which we pray for good fortune, and go through ten days of adhering to a strict vegetarian diet for the purposes of merit making and spiritual cleansing, includes many aesthetic displays, sacred Educating the AEC ritual performances and parades around Phuket Town. A LEADING academic has which are necessary at present.” Asean from agencies at By Maria Isabelle Becker recently outlined the role of higher He added that by doing so, Foreign and Commerce Ministries education in preparing graduates students would discover how to and pass them on to students in their My views of the natural and lecturers for the Asean seek knowledge by themselves general education subjects. environment, modern soci- Economic Community (AEC). from research-based learning and To prepare Thai graduates to ety, body image and the It is important for students learn to adjust to changes. enjoy wider work markets in influence of the media are in today’s world to address the On the other hand, Pornpote Asean, taking up international prevailing themes presented questions likely to confront them, challenged lecturers to change the cooperative education in other in my work. I mainly observe and then figure out answers to the way they teach – from passing on Asean countries is good prepara- the human form from questions, he said. knowledge to students directly to tion and higher education portraits to full-body figures “After they know the problems, providing support as facilitators to institutions could do this immedi- and as a result of this I have they will adjust themselves before help them find the answers. ately, Wijit said. developed a fascination and the changes come. They can’t Former Education Minister Prof “Suranaree University of Tech- passion for drawing and wait until the changes affect Wijit Srisa-arn urged higher educa- nology has taken four or five years painting the human anatomy, them,” Chulalongkorn University tion institutions to educate students to gain acceptance from industry facial expressions and eyes Vice President and Assoc Prof more about Asean in an attempt by having its students do intern- in particular. Pornpote Piumsomboon said at a to upgrade the quality of their ships for a semester as part of recent seminar on improving the courses and increase capability. By: Lolita Shestakova cooperative education,” he said. capacity and quality of universi- “You should not only establish “Students interning in other ties ahead of the AEC. I used Salvador Dali’s tech- an Asean studies center at your Asean countries would learn the The seminar was held at the campuses, but should include nique of reflection in my own way to work and how to work National Institute of Development surreal painting entitled information and knowledge about with people in other countries and Administration by the International “Layan beach”. The subtle Asean in general education subjects be ready to work in Asean.” Institute for Trade and Develop- for bachelor’s degree students. white line-work on the water Wijit and former secretary- ment and was attended by indicates the light being re- This will help with students’ aware- general Sumate Yamnoon said representatives of universities and flected of the smooth surface. ness, recognition and adjustment to higher education would have to several educational institutes. be graduates of Asean.” I balanced the colors evenly, move in harmony with those in Pornpote said students had to which allows the mood of the Sivika Mekthavatchaikul, who is other countries in the region to sup- learn to create questions, find painting to be very harmoni- part of a subcommittee that stud- port students’ mobility. They answers on their own and prove if ies institutions’ readiness for the ous. I believe that many people needed to improve quality the answers worked or not. “This living in Thailand have a strong AEC, wanted universities to gather standards and work together. would improve their thinking skills, bond with the water. information and knowledge about – Annapa Khaopa

Thai English lowest of Asean nations Mean TOEFL score by WITH TOEFL [Test of English as Economic Community (AEC). country in Asia a Foreign Language] scores She is part of a subcommittee averaging at 489, Thai students’ that studies institutions’ readi- proficiency in the English language ness for the AEC, which kicks appears to be the lowest in the off in 2015. The seminar was Asean region. held at the National Institute of In order to overcome this, Development Administration by academics are urging universities the Inter-national Institute for to seriously start strengthening Trade and Development and students’ English-language skills attended by representatives from by making it a working language universities and several educa- at their campuses. tional institutes. “While, Thais’ average TOEFL Sriwika advised lecturers to score stands at about 450; make English the first language [students from] Laos, Cambodia in campuses and start using tech- and Myanmar have averaged nical terms more often while around 500. Malaysia and lecturing. Former education Prof Wijit Srisa-arn Singapore were even higher at minister Prof Wijit Srisa-arn said “It is necessary for us to approximately 550 on average,” usually English is included in uni- promote the use of English and Sriwika Mekthavatchaikul said versity curriculum and accounts learn how to use the language at a seminar on improving for at least six credits, and some with people from other Asean the capacity and quality of universities had technical English countries,” Wijit said. universities ahead of the Asean courses, but that was not enough. – Phuket Gazette 2011 mean TOEFL scores by country. Source: ets.org March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Uamporn Schori “A FITTING title for my profile personally select schools and chil- might be ‘Return to the motherland dren worthy of support. The funds after a 25-year sojourn in Switzer- went towards school fees, uniforms land’,” suggests Uamporn Schori at and educational materials. the start of our interview. “No expenses were deducted Two and a half decades seems from the money raised. “This char- like a long time, but for Uamporn, ity work meant so much to me and who has kept strong ties with her combined the two things I love most “motherland” by ways of charity frowned upon by her relatives. – performing arts and education,” work for needy school children “I just didn’t see why using my says Uamporn, a tireless philanthro- here, time is immaterial. talent as a singer to earn an honest pist who did this every year until Approaching 60 this year, living was so bad,” protests her retirement to Thailand in 2012. Uamporn has been living a rich and Uamporn. But the stigma attached Two months ago, Uamporn eventful life. Born and raised as a to such nocturnal professions, became a proud owner of a Muslim in Phang Nga to educated together with pressure from her wedding gown rental business parents who had a penchant for the family became a constant strain. called “Sitimariam” (her Muslim performing arts, Uamporn was the Luckily, salvation came in the form name). Inside this small Rawai store, only child of her six siblings to of a kind Swiss gentleman who bejeweled bridal gowns of all inherit a love of dancing and proposed marriage. She moved with cultures – Malay, Thai, Indonesian singing from an early age. him to Biel, Switzerland, where she and Peranakan – vie for attention. “My policeman father was an stayed for 25 years. One tiny corner displays excellent rong geng dancer (who There, Uamporn became a Uamporn’s dancer costume and performs a traditional Muslim dance “cultural social worker” helping headdress, a testament to her skills practiced widely in the southern Thais in and around Bern by inter- as a traditional dance teacher. She provinces) and my mother, a preting for them at clinics, schools, is available to dance at cultural teacher and former Miss Phang Nga registrar offices and the court. events and will teach this art to runner-up, had a beautiful voice. In a charitable move, Uamporn young people or interested adults. They inspired me and instilled a love and husband Rolfe established the Though still in its early days, of performing,” recalls Uamporn. “Association of Thai Arts and Sitimariam has managed to garner Aspiring to follow in her mother’s Culture”, which aims to promote interest from expats and tourists About Thai Gallery footsteps, Uamporn trained at Suan awareness of Thai values and raise who come in to pick up souvenirs, Sunantha Teaching College in funds for children in Thailand. order a tailor-made Baba dress, or The individuals profiled in “Thai Gallery” are chosen on the basis of Bangkok. She taught for seven years With contributions from Swiss just browse. Business aside, their contributions to Phuket as an international community, and, in Phang Nga but gave up after individuals and money made from Uamporn still believes there’s room often, for having made those contributions through successful social academic life proved too stifling for the Association’s yearly cultural for more charity work, once the and/or working relationships with foreigners. This implies some her creative bent. That and a failed events, the organization raised shop’s up and running, that is. foreign language skills and an interest in interacting with different marriage, Uamporn, now a single about half a million baht each year. For Uamporn, a new chapter of cultures. They are people who in our experience help make the lives of mother, turned to singing as a way Uamporn, who visited Thailand life has just begun. She has made it expats far more enjoyable here than might be the case without them. to earn a living, a career that was annually, made it her mission to back to her homeland. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 Wake up and drop in The Gazette interviews an Israeli Korean pro wakeboarder “KC” hangs upside down (above) and a local pro gets some air coming around pro wakeboarder at Asia’s first the corner (left) on ‘Pre Opening Weekend’ . Photos: Anthem Wakepark and only clockwise cable-ski park gonna go there to say ‘OK, I felt fine immediately after park. There are even plans to add check. Done.’ People who are not wakeboarding but was so sore the on-site bungalows, which would By Chris Hudon Construction on the park began used to [the clockwise] direction next day that I found it hard to lift extend riders’ stays sometime in in December of last year and took can improve their overall profi- my arms higher than my chest. the next few years. AS THE final hours of daylight only a few months to complete. ciency as a rider.” I also experienced something I Professionals from the Philip- waned in the sky, I pulled my Anthem has six posts erected at Another unique feature of the lovingly call “the walk of shame”. pines and the UK will be in training rusty old BMW up to the ridge of 120 degree angles to give the rider new park is its Sesitec 2.0 cable That’s what you have to do if you at the park over the next few weeks a tin mine-turned-lake, home to a smooth transition from tower to system, which allows beginners wipe out on the far side of the lake, in anticipation of Anthem’s official Anthem Wake Park, across from tower and is 11.5 meters tall (the to try wakeboarding without where you’ll need to swim to the grand opening in July. Wat Manik in Cherng Talay. height of a cable line affects its fear of being dragged long dock, then walk a few hundred “It’s a big difference [going Pausing but for a moment to tension and overall feel). distances by the cable or having meters back around to the launch. clockwise],” says Lior, who is study the deep blue water, the lake “We’re always gonna have it pull them too quickly. Along the walk you’re surrounded sponsored by Monster energy was both tranquil and alive. riders coming through,” says The 2.0 line is run by an by beautiful nature and given the drinks. “In the US you drive on the However, this tranquil introduc- Rebecca Lek, Anthem Wake Park’s operator who manipulates the chance to reflect upon what went right, here you drive on the left. It’s tion was soon interrupted by a director of sales. “This is the first line so that you have a chance wrong (in my case it was hubris). the same thing when riding a board. Japanese pro wakeboarder who cable park in Asia running on a to gain footing and become Rates are two hours for 400 Rebecca, along with Khun Yok, attempted a massive aerial maneu- clockwise cable. A lot of [riders] comfortable on the board before baht, four hours for 600 baht, or the park’s managing director, say ver on the lake trying to land ‘that only know their home cable, which trying the main line at speed. an all-day-pass for 750 baht, having Lior and other pro riders big trick’. He smacked the water is probably counterclockwise. Rebecca was kind enough to making it much more affordable around helps to inspire local kids with a deafening thud. “That’s the thing about cable allow me a test run on the track, than some other parks. The own- to reach greater heights. It was then that I knew cable rats,” adds Rebecca through a starting off on what I call the ers of Anthem say it has become a “We feel that Lior is such a great wakeboarding wasn’t going to sheepish grin. “If you know that “kiddy cable” (the 2.0 line) and rider and he has a lot of huge events be as easy as some people make somewhere has one of the best later graduating to the “big boy around the world and for him to it look. cable parks in the world, you’re cable” after testing my mettle. It come to Phuket to ride. The kids was great fun and if you’ve had here love him. Every weekend they any experience wakeboarding or say ‘Where’s Lior? We want to see water skiing I’m sure it will be a him ride’. It’s kind of inspirational breeze. While I’ve never done for them to see. They learn and see either of those things, I do have the tricks that he does and think... good balance from surfing for ‘hmm OK, let’s try this’.” several years, which helped me Asked what advice he would with the mechanics of the board. give someone just beginning the While testing the track, I had sport Lior says: “First of all it’s the chance to catch up with a fun. It’s not scary, you don’t get current wakeboarding legend, injured frequently. You look at pro 27-year-old Israeli pro wake riders who take it to the extreme boarder Lior Sofer. and you think it’s scary, but that’s “This is my tenth year riding just because they took it to an now. I started because when we Lior Sofer at Anthem. Photo: CMH extreme. Anyone can do it, it’s just were young we would take family popular attraction for local school- water. It’s something everybody trips to the North [of Israel] and children from schools such as PIA, can do, from age nine to 70.” my friend who used to own a boat BIS and Kajonkiet and it is also a Khun Yok adds that Anthem would tow us with a boogie board hit among professional riders, will be the staging ground for and one day they said, ‘Hey, let’s especially during the low season. wakeboarding competition during put the kid on skis’,” says Lior. A group of Japanese pro riders the 2015 Asian Beach Games and The culture of riders at Anthem have recently made Anthem their will also help host water-slalom. reminds of my early days learn- temporary home because in Japan Located three kilometers from ing to surf. The whole crowd is they no longer have a cable park. the Heroines’ Monument, towards very supportive and cheers loudly This is also the case in Israel where Laguna, turn left into the gate for whenever you do something right the only park has been shut down Wat Manik. Anthem Wake Park is – even if it’s just standing up for for six months to undergo repairs. open daily from 9am to 6:30pm. the first time. Conversely, is a Plans to keep Anthem moving The best time to come is late spectator sport and everyone forward include a new clubhouse, afternoon, as the weather cools. watches as you go. So, when you to be constructed on the ridge wipe out, you can be assured that overlooking the park, which the For more information visit: everyone saw and the collective owners say will help contribute to anthemwakepark.com or email groan is audible as it’s happening. the overall social experience of the [email protected]. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 44 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 46 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013

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A finan- your attempts to put unwanted sign is forecast to show their cial offer comes with more strings SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): situations in the past, with another TAURUS (April 21-May 21): stubborn streak on Monday or attached than you are first aware Community projects are air sign forecast to provide The cosmic climate Tuesday; giving this person a wide of. The stars advise consulting an well-starred for those welcome support. An impulsive encourages a slow pace berth is the best course of action. experienced third party before born under the sign of mood this weekend can enhance a for those born under the Where money matters are accepting. Romance continues to Sagittarius this week. The stars romantic relationship that has been sign of Taurus towards the end of concerned, it would not be wise bring happiness, with an air sign suggest that getting involved with turning sour. A water sign partner March. In the world of work, to ignore a mistake made in your ready to show how much they those less fortunate helps you in particular will appreciate your pressure to make an important favor midweek. Lucky days for care this weekend. appreciate your own good fortune spontaneous gesture. decision lifts and you should have love are Sunday and Monday. more. People are keen to listen to no problem seeing what has to be LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): your point of view and there are PISCES (Feb 20-March 20): done. The stars suggest that LEO (July 24-Aug 22): A second wind gives hints that this can result in a Certain Pisceans could contact from a long lost friend will You have what it takes to Librans an advantage rewarding work opportunity. Your find themselves pushed brighten your weekend. Romance make the right impression during the last week of upbeat mood is infectious and into a corner this week. with another earth sign blossoms, this week. The stars March. You will be more open to there is fun to be had on the There are hints that an overbearing but an air sign’s unreliability indicate that this is an auspicious new ideas and different ways of social scene this weekend. fire sign will take your agreement becomes all too obvious. period to search for different living your life, with dreams for granted where work is employment or a new place to live. providing possible inspiration. The CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): concerned. In the social zone, GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Romance can also benefit from the stars suggest that personal The stars advise treading another water sign’s jealousy can Preparation is the key to cosmic conditions; single Leos can finances will be affected by more softly where other earth dampen your enjoyment this success this week, par- expect a positive response from a promising astral conditions signs are concerned. A weekend. Your romantic outlook ticularly for those water sign who has caught their eye. towards the end of the month; this work colleague is predicted to be is steady – those who have found Geminis who are investigating new Those already committed finally will be auspicious for those in the defensive where a misguided it hard to relate to an earth sign work possibilities. A demanding accept their partner’s point of view sellers’ market. Lucky days for decision is concerned. Your only partner see new lines of social scene this weekend can where joint finances are concerned. love are Tuesday and Wednesday. course of action is to allow this communication opening up. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Scores, storms and Sepang WELL, Melbourne was a great Grand Prix, and we now have some answers to those intriguing questions from the off-season. Last week I put my neck on the block and made some predictions about the third fairly easily, but conspicuously 22 Australian GP that were against conventional seconds off the pace. wisdom. How well did I do? Despite the great support for Red Bull, I I said slower teams have had a better thought Ferrari would be the team to beat. chance to copy and catch-up than have It was. They now lead the Constructors’ faster teams to increase their lead with Championship. I said Alonso would be on innovations. So I expected the smaller teams the podium. He was. But Ferrari ran a three– to show this season. Force India looked stop sprint strategy, and Lotus’ deliberate awesome at Melbourne, with Sutil leading two-stopper was a race winner. for two long periods and finishing 7th. He I said that if McLaren could sort their MIXED EMOTIONS: Lotus Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland (center) celebrates was unlucky not tyres, I would not next to Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain and Red Bull Formula One to beat Webber be surprised to driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (right). Photo: Reuters and Hamilton. see Jenson Button Despite being fastest in testing, I said I and Force India 10 and McLaren 2. I think that on the Melbourne would be surprised if Mercedes managed a There were five rookies in Melbourne throughout this podium alongside podium finish in Australia. Hamilton finished and no bad incidents. Max Chilton, who season we shall Alonso. 5th, well off the pace, particularly in straight finished 17th for Marussia, looks like he see blazes of Actually he was line speed, and Nico Rosberg DNF. They belongs in F1. He’s a classic driver to surprise from never a contender. are likely to stay mediocre in Sepang. watch in the future. He had to stop for a Force India, Will- McLaren has not I tipped Kimi Räikkönen for a podium wing change after a kiss with Van der iams, Mercedes got its package position. He won of course. Lotus demon- Garde early in the race. Look to him to and Sauber. working, and are strated perfect tyre management, and made make midfield in Sepang. I also said the unlikely to fare a two–stop strategy work when others, Sepang will be hotter than Melbourne management of better in Sepang. notably Mercedes, failed. and better suited to the tyres. There is the new Pirelli But don’t write The Iceman’s penultimate lap was point- always a likelihood of rain to add spice to tyres was going to them off; they are edly the fastest lap of the race, on tyres strategy which may help the best drivers. be a decider. VITAL: Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso performs a pit the only team to that were 22 laps old. On this showing, I So it would be no surprise to see a It was. Pirelli stop. Photo: Reuters go for a new would tip Kimi to revisit the podium in podium of Kimi, Alonso and a wild card. included supersoft package this Sepang. I understand that Kimi griped at Vettel, Massa, Webber and Sutil may all tyres to spice up the ozzy barbie. It worked, season instead of upgrading the 2012 car. having to rise early for Q2 and Q3, delayed be in with a shout. Last year a rank out- providing varied success for two and three They have time to come back, and if they from Saturday by the stormy weather in sider made the podium, and might have won, stop strategies and seven different leaders. do, their new car could dominate the rest Melbourne. If so, he had clearly recovered so who knows? Might they do the same in Sepang? of the season, because other teams may his good humor by the time he won. I thought Vettel would be lucky to make not be able to compete by tweaking. But The Constructors’ Championship Qualifying for the Malaysian GP starts at 3pm the podium in Melbourne. But McLaren McLaren needs to be turning around by scoreboard shows Ferrari top with 30 on Saturday, and the race is at the same time could not compete at the top, so Vettel took Catalunya in May. There’s a lot to do. points, Lotus 26, Red Bull 23, Mercedes on Sunday. Watch both with me! Lampard defends Rio FRANK Lampard understands Rio “Rio has picked up a couple of Ferdinand’s reasons for pulling out injuries earlier in his career and he’s of the squad for England’s forth- kept on top of himself.” coming World Cup qualifiers and With Lampard’s Chelsea team said his former West Ham United mate John Terry no longer avail- teammate remains one of the best able for England and several defenders in the Premier League. pull-outs on top of Ferdinand’s U- Ferdinand’s withdrawal from turn, England are lacking the squad on medical grounds on experienced personnel in the Monday has provided the main center of their defense. talking point ahead of Friday’s England, who are second in match in San Marino, with British Group H and face leaders newspapers labeling the situation Montenegro on March 20, could a “farce” and a “humiliation” for do with Ferdinand’s experience coach Roy Hodgson. for the tough trip. Premier League chairman Dave Lampard believes Ferdinand, Richards joined the debate, say- who has 81 caps, could still ing Ferdinand’s pull-out, a couple appear for England again but of days after saying he would join insists the absence of several Rio Ferdinand. Photo: Reuters the squad, brought the game into players through injury would “disrepute”. allow others to step up. While Ferdinand’s international Lampard said he still relished “[Rio’s] a top drawer player, he future is under a cloud, Lampard, turning out for his country but is not finished, you could see that with 94 caps, has set his sights on respected Ferdinand’s decision to with his performances against joining Steven Gerrard and Ashley opt out because of the need to Madrid, he is a top performer and Cole in England’s 100-club. manage a long-term back complaint. at the minute is one of the top “You know it won’t go on “I was sorry for him and the defenders in the Premier League,” forever and I appreciate playing team. He’s been in fantastic form Lampard said. for my country more than ever,” but the important thing is now “These are moments you need he said. “If I get to 100, I will be we’re here, we get the results we a strong squad. You lose two, three very proud. need,” Lampard told a news or four in the same position and “I really don’t know if Rio will conference on Tuesday. that would test any country, but play for England again. I know he “There are no personal issues, this is a time for those young play- is a very determined and profes- it’s about results now. When ers to stand up. I believe in the sional lad...but I’ve known great you’re 30 or more you have to squad and the players we’ve got England players to retire from maintain yourself differently,” in there. international football at 29 or 30 if Lampard said at the team’s head- “Sometimes little things like this it benefits their career.” quarters in Burton. make the squad focus even more.” – Reuters 48 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 England hit the buffers By Patrick Campbell

THE most unpredictable Six Nations Championship of recent years ended with yet more surprises: Wales as champions and France, tipped at the start as possible winners, holders of the ‘wooden spoon’. On the final, decisive Saturday, the shocks continued as Italy, this year’s surprise packet, beat a lack-luster Ireland, clearly hampered by an appalling run of injuries and three yellow cards on the day. At a vociferous Stadio Olympico, Italy experienced a brief hiccup while their talismanic captain Parisse was dispatched to the sin-bin, but stormed back to record a convincing victory. Declan Wales celebrate winning the Six Nations. Kidney’s role as Irish coach will come under the French coach cannot be sure of his intense scrutiny. position. Though “Les Blues” finally broke But the England vs Wales game was the down a gallant Scottish side in a cold and one everyone was talking up, with England wet Paris, the score after an hour was still needing a win to achieve the coveted Grand 9-9 . It took tries from the mercurial Wesley Slam and Wales requiring victory by seven UNSTOPPABLE: Wales’ Sam Warburton (center) runs with the ball during their Six Nations Fofana and Maxime Medard to complete a points to deprive them of the championship. international rugby union match against England. Photos: Reuters 23-16 win. Scotland’s interim coach Scott It was also the ultimate audition for places exposed for what they are – a courageous were outplayed in the wide areas of the pitch. Johnson opined: “I was really proud of the on the Lions tour to Australia. The pre-match but callow side with fewer than half the Brown stopped a certain try from the defense. But we let ourselves down with hype, with George North the Welsh wing, caps of their opponents, could establish no juggernaut George North with a trip tackle, our kick return stuff.” calling for a “blood bath” was predictably continuity or composure, were forced to but soon the flood gates opened and the Nonetheless, it was Scotland’s best frenetic, with more sober critics just favor- tackle all afternoon, and eventually suc- much vaunted English substitutes could do season since 2006. For France there was ing Wales. And so it turned out, though the cumbed to two well-taken Cuthbert tries. nothing to stem the tide. Lancaster, the new only the ignominy of a first wooden spoon. manner of the Welsh victory, by thirty points What few English opportunities presented coach observed succinctly that we “didn’t Now speculation about the composition of to three, was more than the most passionate themselves were squandered by poor match their physicality”. Backs coach the Lions team can begin in earnest. One thing Welshman could have hoped for. decision-making. Every high ball they put up Farrell declared that “momentum is a great is sure, Wales will have the largest comple- From the first scrum, England were was impeccably fielded by the ever-reliable thing and we couldn’t get any, especially in ment of players. Indeed their whole back line, under the cosh, penalized at almost every Halfpenny. Tuilagi, expected to be make a huge the first half.” Lancaster has earned his plau- apart from fly-half, is likely to make the trip. put-in by the Australian referee. It was a impact, was tackled out of the game, Farrell dits, but he needs to pick in-form wingers. Wales lost their first game. But how things significant omen. The team, for once lacked direction with his kicking, and England On the other hand, Phillipe Saint-Andre, can change in one short championship. Nadal, Sharapova win Indian Wells RAFA Nadal added another trium- phant chapter to his remarkable comeback when he came from a set and 0-2 down to beat Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Open final on March 17. The Spanish left-hander, who was sidelined for seven months last year with a left knee injury, overcame a gritty challenge from the hard-hitting Argentine to win a record 22nd ATP Masters title, and a third at Indian Wells. Fifth seed Nadal broke Del Potro in the third game of the final set and, after his opponent had saved three match points in the ninth, served out to seal COMEBACK KING: Nadal poses with trophy after winning Indian Wells. Sharapova lunges for the ball during a match at Indian Wells. Photos: Reuters victory after an absorbing final marathon first game where he hand to give Del Potro the break. in the 10th, needing only one more the match in champion style with that lasted two hours 29 minutes. controlled a series of protracted The next four games went with match point to add a third Indian a 109 mph service winner before “I started the match playing fan- baseline rallies, then breaking Del serve before Nadal, urged on by Wells title to his previous wins in raising both arms skywards in tastic, then Del Potro started playing Potro in the second, though it took roars of “Rafa, Rafa, Rafa” that 2007 and 2009. celebration. a little more aggressive,” 11-time him four break points. echoed around the Stadium Court, Maria Sharapova played aggres- “What makes it so special is grand slam champion Nadal, who Nadal surprisingly failed to hold broke Del Potro in the sixth when sively from the start to win her first when you end up as the moved fluently during the match, in the fifth after dictating almost the Argentine hit a forehand long. title since last year’s French Open champion, that’s why I am smil- said courtside after hugging his every rally, losing the game when The Argentine survived three with a 6-2 6-2 demolition of ing,” a beaming Sharapova said opponent at the net. 2009 US Open champion Del Potro breaks points before holding serve Caroline Wozniacki in the BNP courtside after extending her run “In my opinion, I tried to change blasted a backhand crosscourt in an energy-sapping first game in Paribas Open final on March 17. of at least one WTA title each year too early against his forehand. I was winner with his service return. the final set but he failed to hold In a showdown between two since 2003. playing much too aggressive for my Growing in confidence and in the third as the Spaniard former world number ones, the “It was a tough match, a tough game. When I was able to calm continually attacking with his fore- crunched a forehand winner down second-seeded Russian overpow- battle, and there were a lot of myself, I began to play better. I hand, the towering Argentine again the line to lead 2-1. ered the Dane with a ruthless display, games that went to deuce and a started to play a little bit slower. My broke Nadal in the ninth when his There was no way back from breaking her twice in each set to lot of long games. movement was unbelievable. opponent blasted a forehand long. there for Del Potro, who had upset seal victory in one hour 21 minutes. “They could have easily swung It was Nadal’s 53rd ATP singles Del Potro then held serve to take world number three Andy Murray Sharapova was in attack mode the other way, especially some title, his third of the year after the first set in 54 minutes. in the quarter-finals and top-ranked throughout with an array of deep opportunities she had in that appearing in four successive An out-of-sorts Nadal failed to Novak Djokovic in the last four. ground strokes and superb serv- second set. But I always felt like I finals, and his first on a hard-court hold in the first game of the He did well to save three match ing to claim her second title at was a foot ahead, especially with surface since Tokyo in 2010. second set, trailing 30-40 after a points after going 0-40 down on Indian Wells after winning for the the breaks. I was able to serve well The Spaniard made an impres- blistering forehand pass by the serve in the ninth before holding, first time in 2006. today, and that helped me.” sive start, holding serve after a Argentine and then netting a fore- but Nadal served out for victory The 25-year-old Russian ended – Reuters March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 49 FIVB returns to Phuket

Thailand Open champion Prayad Marksaeng teeing off. Prayad finally wins Xi Zhang goes down to keep the ball alive in an FIVB event in 2011. Photo: Gazette File THE Federation Internationale de Volleyball to agree to us using the venue. Once this is (FIVB) Beach Volleyball World Tour event, done we can start preparations,” he said. the Thailand Open the ‘Thailand Open’ powered by PTT, is set The 2013 tournament will be part of the to return to Karon Beach, Phuket, this year. FIVB Beach Volleyball Open series and is HUA Hin resident Prayad Marksaeng ended overwhelmed to continue the post match After staging the event in Phuket for six expected to draw leading teams from around a five-year title drought in great style, firing interview. He later celebrated his long years, the tournament was moved to Bang the globe to Karon Beach, which, as one of a superb 64 in the final round to beat awaited international victory by jumping Saen, near Pattaya, last year but changes the few natural beaches on which the FIVB Australia’s Scott Strange by two strokes to into the pond on the 18th hole. His 24-under to the regulations by the FIVB have allowed beach volleyball tour is played, has always capture the US$1 million (29mn baht) equalled the tournament’s record set by de- the organizers to reconsider using Phuket been popular with the teams. Thailand Open at Thana City Golf & Sports fending champion Chris Wood at the to stage the tournament. Past winners of the tournament include Club on March 17. Suwan Golf Club last year. Mr Geoffrey Rowe, managing director the current Olympic Champions, Kerry The 47-year-old said at the beginning of “My goal from now is to have of Pentangle Promotions Co Ltd, the Walsh and Misty May-Treanor and former the tournament that the par 72, 6,966-yard better results on the Japan Tour,” said Prayad license-holders for the tournament, told the World Champions Jennifer Kessy and April layout, designed by Greg Norman, isn’t whose three previous Japan Tour victories Phuket Gazette last week that “the move Ross. A big draw of the tournament will very challenging. But, he was nowhere near came in 2008. He flew to Kuala Lumpur on away from Phuket to Bang Saen was made include the participation this year of at least the leaders in the last three days until mak- March 18 to enter the European Tour sanc- on financial grounds. three Thai teams. ing his move on the final day. Starting three tioned Maybank Malaysian Open. “However the FIVB has amended the To create local interest in the sport, beach shots behind leader Lucas Lee, the Thai While Prayad was hot on his heels, over- regulations to encourage more promoters volleyball clinics and an inter-schools tour- sprinkled his round with nine birdies against night leader Lee and strong contenders Mu to stage events. The result is that the over- nament will be held alongside the main event. just one bogey on the fifth and signed off Hu of China and defending champion Wood all cost structure has been reduced making – Phuket Gazette in style with a winning 24-under 264. were pretty poor. Lee hit a 73 and had to it viable to return to Karon Beach. “I had no pressure going into the final settle with 18-under-par 270, Hu and Wood “Prior to selecting Phuket, we considered day as I was not the leader. I started well carded a 70 each for a 268 which placed other venues interested in hosting the event, For further information, please contact with three birdies and I kept the momen- them at tied fourth along with South [including] Hua-hin, Pattaya and Samui. Pentangle Promotions Co, Ltd on 02-311 3414/ tum going. I was pretty relaxed playing Korea’s Jung-gon Hwang, Min-gyu Cho, “However, Phuket was considered the 5 or see this website:pentanglepromotions.com alongside Simon Yates [who is also based David McKenzie of most suitable venue as Karon Beach has in Hua Hin],” said Prayad, who received a Australia and Scotland’s Simon Yates. the best quality sand and the most pictur- The Phuket Gazette is a proud, charter sponsor winner’s cheque of US$180,000 (5.2mn Prayad’s only main rival at the later stage esque setting. At the same time, the local of this world-class event,as are PGTV and baht). of the final round was Australian Strange sponsors in Phuket who previously ‘Phuket Today’, the island’s only national Prayad savoured the taste of an who was trailing him by just one stroke go- supported the event are all keen to continue. television show – now aired eight times a week international trophy after a gap of five years. ing into the final hole. But the 2009 OneAsia “Now, we need the provincial authorities on UBC/True Visions (channels 99 and 58). His last triumph came in the JGTO series, No 1 hit his second shot into the bunker and the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan in had to finish with a bogey and a 67 for a November 2008. By winning the Thailand total 22-under 266 for second, one ahead of Open, he became the third Thai to win the compatriot Nick Cullen, with a 267 Fair Play League finished trophy, presented on behalf of His Majesty Last year’s Asian Tour No 1 Thaworn THE final round of the Fair Play League set of games for each team, Brazil the King, after Suthep Meesawat in 1991 Wiratchant saved the best for last as he (FPL) was held at British International proved too strong for Thailand Green and Boonchu Ruangkit twice in 1992 and carded a 63 for a four-day total of 18-un- School (BIS) on March 17. The under-11 winning 5-1. th 2004. der 270 to land at joint 12 along with Lucas division kicked off proceedings with each Thailand Blue finished the season well th ”After I birdied on the 16 I knew I had Lee, South Korea’s Kyoung-hoon Lee and team wanting a strong finish to the season. with a 2-1 win over 2nd placed Spain, the chance. I’m so proud to win this Do-hoon Kim, Japan’s Daisuke Maruyama, In the final group of matches, Brazil and Argentina finished as under-14 trophy of His Majesty the King. I would Kazuhiro Yamashita and Australia’s Brad claimed 2nd place with a 1-1 tie with Spain, champions with a 5-2 win over England. like to dedicate this victory to all the Thai Kennedy and David Smail. who were crowned champions. Thailand At the final whistle each player received people and I’m happy it belongs to a Thai,” “I was putting very well today. 18 got their only win of the day with a 4-0 a FPL 2013 medal. said Prayad, who has 10 international under is quite a good score and I think this victory over England. At the close of the Next up for Phuket Soccer Schools victories, six on the Asian Tour and four on week’s field gives me some idea about how final game, each under-11 player received will be the popular weekly camp program the Japan Tour. competitive the Japan Tour is,” said a FPL 2013 medal. that runs from April 8 to April 19 and is When asked how he felt, an emotional Thaworn, who will play the next OneAsia The under-14 division players took to suitable for boys and girls of all ability, Prayad just said, “I’m happy.” With his series in Indonesia next week. the pitch with all to play for in the final aged 4-12. – Phuket Gazette voice trembling, the Thai was simply too – The Nation Young stallion

PHUKET-based racing driver principal Stefano Domenicali, to Dylan Young, who is sponsored discuss his future and hopes of by the Indigo Pearl Phuket and breaking into Formula 1 in the KU DE TA Singapore, was back coming seasons. in Australia recently as a guest Young is looking at undertak- of the Ferrari Formula 1 team. ing another season in the MRF Dylan attended a cocktail Formula 2000 Championship party for the opening round of across Asia in 2013, which kicks the Formula 1 World Champion- off later this year and some of ship in Melbourne last weekend. the MRF races will take place At the party he met with the before certain Formula 1 World boss of the most famous team Championship races in Asia. Dylan Young (right) with Ferrari in Formula 1, Ferrari F1 team – Phuket Gazette team principal Stefano Domenicali 50 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013 Patong pull clear at the top

An archer gets in some practice before the Phuket Archery Open. Archers set their sights on Phuket

By Andrew Scott competition in the capital in Patong’s Kishor Jhagta bowling to Danny Taylor at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG). Photo: Phuket Cricket Group September of 2012. THE front lawn of the Blue A Phuket Archery Club team AFTER securing a first win of the Taylor (39), who combined for a 25th over with the score on 171. Elephant restaurant in Phuket Town finished 4th (Compound Bow season in their last match, the 48 run partnership to take the However, Manish Sadarangani (21 hosted a press conference held by men’s general) at the 41st National Village were confident of another score to 148, until Foster was not out) brought Patong home to the Phuket Archery Club on March Games held in Chiang Mai in successful outing against the bowled shortly before the 30 over victory in the 28th over. Pick of 16, to announce the 3rd Phuket December 2012, which was the current league leaders, Patong, drinks break. the bowlers for the Village were Archery Open, to be held April 6. first time archery was included who went down in their last match Mark Whetton (15) and Mark Craig Patterson (3 for 51), Tom The organizer of the competition, in that competition. to Jabudays. Ashman (12 not out) also provided Gordon (2 for 31) and Craig Montree Thammakij, outlined the Pann Tantangtrong won 2nd With only 3 points separating the valuable contributions to enable Murphy (2 for 45). event saying: “We have 11 types of place (boy’s under-12 years old) top four teams, a win for the the Village to reach their highest Patong have now extended their competition and 57 trophies, along using a Recurve Bow at the recent Village, last season’s runners up, innings total this season with 193 lead at the top of the table. with medals and certificates, which Kasetsart Archery Competition, in would put them back in conten- runs after 35 overs. Pick of the On Sunday, March 24, Patong will be handed out by Phuket January 2013. tion, whereas a win for Patong bowlers for Patong were Kishor take on the undefeated Laguna, Governor Maitri Inthusut. The registration deadline for the would advance them one step Jhagta (0 for 13 from 7 overs) and who, with two matches in hand, will “The object of this project is to Phuket Archery Open is March closer to securing a finals berth. Dave Watson (2 for 37). be looking to advance up the table. improve [archers] skills through 31. The competition will be held The Village posted a good score of After the lunch break, Patong – Phuket Gazette actual experience,” he said. at the Blue Elephant restaurant in 193-6 batting first. However, set out to chase down the Village The competition will have three Phuket Town on April 6. Patong eventually ran out comfort- total. However, they got off to a categories; Recurve Bow, Com- The 3rd Phuket Archery Open able winners, reaching their target shaky start, losing three early pound Bow and Traditional Bow, schedule is below: scoring 196-7 in the 28th over. wickets for only 28 runs and the over distances of 10, 18 and 30 9-9:45am: 1st round After winning the toss, Patong Village had their tails up, hopeful meters. Each category will be split 10:30-11am: 2nd round put the Village into bat. The of an upset. However, Patrick into three age groups: under-12 1-5pm: Team competition and Village looked very determined to Morton (78) and Neil Quail (32) years, under-18 years and 18 and the final round survive the initial 10 overs with- combined for a match winning 94 over. There will also be a team 5-6pm: Prize giving and closing out loss, with Mark Roberts (25) run partnership before Quail fell competition. ceremony by Saroj Angkanapilas, and Craig Murphy (24) putting on shortly before the 20 over drinks President of Phuket Archery president of the Sport Association a decent opening stand, until break with the score on 122. Club, Bandit Santikul, noted that of Phuket Roberts fell just two balls before Patong captain, Anthony Van the club has some very skilled The Phuket Archery Club will drinks with the score on 38. Blerk (15) then joined Morton to members in its ranks. together with the Phuket Municipal- Martin Platts (11) then joined advance the score to 151 runs for “We were founded about three ity Summer Camp to offer a special Murphy advancing the scoreboard the loss of five wickets before he years ago and [have since] sent course for students and youngsters to 54 runs before he was was dismissed. The Village our archers to participate in from March 25 to April 25. dismissed. However, Murphy and desperately needed to take competitions around Thailand.” Martin Foster (32) then put on a wickets as Patong were speeding Narin Tantangtrong [boy’s For information on the Phuket useful 46 run partnership before along at a run rate of seven runs junior], won 3rd place using a Archery Open, visit: facebook.com/ Murphy lost his wicket in the 23rd per over. They eventually claimed Recurve Bow at an archery phuket.archery or call 081 979 5680. over. Foster was joined by Danny the prized scalp of Morton in the Youth cricket

THE second round of Phuket and JH scored 61. Cricket Group’s Junior Sawasdee In the playoff final, HeadStart League took place at the Alan A (255) played PCG A (232). PCG Cooke Ground (ACG) on A put up a good fight with Harry Saturday March 16, with the PCG and Bonnie scoring 67. However, Youth Academy teams taking on HeadStart A proved too strong HeadStart International School. with JH and Josh scoring 75. In match 1, PCG A (226) played The PCG youth academy train- PCG B (200). Kimon and Hue top ing sessions take place every scored for the PCG A team with Saturday morning at the ACG. All 68 runs. For PCG B team, Ryan children are welcome. and Harry top scored with 61 runs. – Phuket Gazette In match 2, HeadStart A (199) played HeadStart B (160). Tin and Josh top scored for Please contact Mark Ashman HeadStart A team with 74 runs. [email protected] For the HeadStart B team, Ferry for further details. March 23 - 29, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Phuket FC hook Marlins

MAN OF THE MATCH: Phuket’s Geoffrey Doumeng (right), defends Suzuki Si Racha’s Pornsak Pongthong in last Saturday’s match. Photos: Steven Layne By Andrew Scott and Steven Layne

THE Southern Sea Warriors won their first Thailand Yamaha One League (YL1) game of the season, beating Suzuki Si Racha FC 3-1 in front of about 4,200 fans at Surakul Stadium last Saturday. Last season, Phuket lost both of its YL1 league matches – home and away – against the Suzuki Si Racha ‘Blue Marlins’, but this year, the tide seems to have turned. Phuket FC attacked Si Racha from the kickoff and their early pressure paid off in the 8th minute when Geoffrey Doumeng capital- ized on a blocked shot by Sakareya Kolae to loft the ball over the keeper and into the goal from 10 yards out. Phuket looked to be playing a 4-4-1-1 formation with the tireless Luiz “Dudu” Purcino chasing every pass in the final third, with Geoffrey Doumeng playing just behind him. This blossoming partnership was a constant threat to Si Racha and in the 18th minute Dudu used his blistering pace to latch onto a through pass on the right and slip the ball under the advancing keeper from the just inside the box. After the second goal, Phuket FC sat back and took the pressure off Si Racha, who capitalized on this by pulling a goal back when Sutjarit Chantakol rose the highest to win a header from a corner in the 43rd minute. The half time team talk revitalized Phuket and they started the second half in the same manner they started the first. Geoffrey Doumeng, who was the game’s man of the match, was at the heart of every attack for Phuket and his composure on the ball and eye for a pass caused Si Racha a lot of problems. Phuket’s third goal was scored by Dudu converting a Dudu, left, and Si Racha’s Tanet Penyapat. misplaced shot by Doumeng past Si Racha’s goal keeper. The Southern SeaWarriors first win of the season moved them up to third in the league on five points. Si Racha are bottom of the league with only one point from three games. Phuket FC’s next match is a Toyota Cup match against a strong YL1 team, PTT Rayong FC, on Saturday, March 23, at Surakul Stadium at 6:30pm. The team then hit the road to play their next YL1 fixture away to TTM Lopburi on March 31, before returning home to play Royal Navy on April 7. 52 PHUKET GAZETTE March 23 - 29, 2013