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Friday, June 7 – Thursday, June 13, 2019 Since 2011 / Volume IX / No. 23 20 Baht SURF DANGER WARNING AHEAD OF ‘DROWNING SEASON’ > PAGE 3 NEWS PAGE 2 Spirit medium beaten to death TAXING with baseball bat TIMES EXCISE TAX BITES LIFE PAGE 11 HARD AS PATONG Frugal fashion at Phuket’s new BUSINESSES clothing swaps SUFFER

Entertainment business owners in Patong are crying foul over the new excise tax, saying they are already under too much pressure. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

The Phuket News Mr Prab, a son of long-time former each month,” he added. that Patong business operators say [email protected] Patong Mayor Pian Keesin, said that Mr Prab estimated that 35% of they simply are unable to do. The the tax is too much for local busi- entertainment businesses in Patong’s current state of tourism in Patong has alls by Preechawut “Prab” nesses, who are already suffering usually-bustling entertainment dis- left entertainment business operators SPORT PAGE 32 Keesin, the well-known head heavily from plunging tourism figures. trict, centred around Bangla Rd, had high and dry, they say. Cof the Pisona Group of com- Mr Prab branded the excise tax already folded. Despite officials continuing to Laguna Phuket panies, for a reprieve on an 11% as “state sponsored extortion”, and He also warned that more closures report record numbers of tourist excise tax levied on entertainment blamed the tax for businesses having were to follow. arrivals, the island’s top nightlife businesses in Patong are gaining to hike prices in a town that already The “new” 11% tax is techni- drawcard, Bangla Rd in Patong, has Marathon pulls support, with leading business figures has some of the highest ground rents cally a 10% levy on incomes on all been taking a battering in business record numbers ready to lobby the Phuket Governor on the island. entertainment businesses, plus a 1% in recent years as the tourists visiting for support. “Patong is already experiencing “general tax”, introduced under the Phuket – and especially Patong – have The new tax, and alleged heavy- economic problems, and it is the low revised Excise Tax Act which came changed in terms of demographics handed approach by officials in its season, ” he told The Phuket News. into effect on Sept 16, 2017. and source markets. collection, is being branded as possibly “At the same time, through its new Now, with a full Thai tax year Weerawit Kreuasombat, President the final straw killing off entertain- tax calculation, the Excise Department concluded since the new levy was of the Patong Entertainment Business ment businesses in Phuket’s busiest is trying to take 11% tax from the introduced, tax officials are calling Association (PEBA), which represents tourism town. income of entertainment operators for operators to pay up – something some 500 entertainment businesses... CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Phuket ordered to prepare for local elections News in Sept > p4 Patong nightlife venues fight new tax for survival Spirit medium beaten Continued from page 1 ...in Patong, only in December last year branded this most to death, body dumped recent tourism high season Eakkapop Thongtub threat could be carried out. in Phuket as “the worst high [email protected] “They admitted that a season in Patong in 10 years”. baseball bat was used to beat “Businesses have started to ll four suspects ar- Sathaporn to death. They close down because of many A family sits at a bar along rested for the murder used a black Hyundai H-1 reasons, such as the global Bangla Rd, uninterested in Aof a spirit medium to carry the body to dump it trade war causing slower the dancers behind them. whose remains were found beside the road on the night growth and less tourists, and last Saturday will undergo of March 16,” he said. the excise and revenue depart- adding only 7% to customers’ further questioning by police One of the suspects who ments are pushing to collect bills,” he said. following the revelation that had befriended Sathaporn more tax from entertainment “This is not the right time the murder was carried out had picked Sathaporn up at businesses,” Mr Prab said. to strictly enforce higher tax with a baseball bat. his house on a motorbike Mr Prab accused the move collection. Flexibility is need- Suspect Sukolrapong Police recover the body of 24-year-old Sathaporn ‘Tek’ and drove him to a house of being nothing more than a ed. We have fewer tourists, “Beach” Kaewsuwan, 27, Yindee last Saturday. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub in Chalong, where he was heavy-handed approach to fill and businesses are making was arrested on Monday, attacked and beaten to death state coffers. “It is part of the less money so they can’t pay Wichit Police Chief Col Yon - Khao Khad coastal Deputy Commander Col with a baseball bat, the of- government plan to pressure what officials are asking. They Nikorn Somsuk explained road, on Phuket’s east coast, Witoon Kongsudjai told the ficers explained. officials to increase tax col- would be paying out more in at a press conference on last Saturday. press conference. They then bound his lection so the government has taxes than they are earning,” Tuesday (June 4). The remains were soon Wichit Police Chief Col hands and feet with red nylon more funds for its budgets in he added. Fellow suspects Sukaray identified by the victim’s Nikorn added that the kill- rope and dumped his body the next fiscal year,” he said. “The current situation is “Chuk” Jitnaree, 27, Peerawat parents to be those of 24-year- ing was the culmination of along the Ao Yon road. Business owners were not affecting every entertainment “Sam” Saewong, 28, and old Sathaporn “Tek” Yindee, an ongoing dispute between Col Nikorn declined to prepared for the tax, Mr Prab industry related venue. Right Naruebeth “Low” Petchmak, well known among his friends Sathaporn and the four sus- reveal any further details added, and accused officials of now, 50-60% of operators are 20, were all arrested yester- as a spirit medium who took pects. about the case, and refused not informing them properly asking for rental discounts, day, he added. part in the annual Phuket He also noted that the to answer questions from the of what the new tax required. 30% have closed shop and The arrests followed the Vegetarian Festival. suspects had claimed that press about where the murder “We and other businesses vacated the premises, hoping discovery of heavily de- “All four of them revealed Sathaporn had threatened was carried out or what had didn’t have a chance to prepare to open in November for the composed remains in jungle their plan to commit murder,” to kill one of them, and so started the ongoing dispute for this 11% tax. We have been next high season,” he said. undergrowth beside the Ao Phuket Provincial Police they had reacted before that in the first place.

Massage parlour operator charged with human trafficking of minors for sex A MAN WANTED FOR HU- sion (ATPD) confirmed to The he said last Tuesday. in the arrest warrant. was released on bail while fac- man trafficking in providing Phuket News last Thursday “Supachat denied the The sting operation was ing human trafficking charges underage girls as prostitutes at (May 30). charges against him,” Capt launched after officers had has yet to be revealed by police. a massage parlour near Phuket According to a copy of Prayut confirmed. discovered that the massage Sakoo Police Chief Col Kit- International Airport has been the arrest warrant provided The warrant was issued parlour had girls under 18 years tipong Klaikaew and Phuket arrested in Krabi after more to The Phuket News, Supachat last year after Supachat failed of age working as prostitutes. City Police Chief Col Sompong than a year on the run. was wanted for four specific to present himself in court Suppachat was arrested as the Thiparpakul both said they Supachat Chirawattana- charges of human trafficking Supachat Chirawattananukul, following his arrest by officers manager of the venue, noted were not aware of any reason nukul, 47, originally from of minors for sex. 47, was taken into custody from Sakoo Police Station, just the warrant. why Supachat would have been Lampang, was taken into cus- The arrest warrant was in Krabi’s Mueang District on south of the airport, on Mar The warrant also noted that allowed to post police bail. tody in Tambon Pak Nam, in issued by Phuket Provincial May 28. Photo: APTD 24, 2017. Supachat received B1,000 for Both chiefs were not in Krabi’s Mueang District, at Court on March 13, 2018. Supachat was arrested at each session a customer spent their current positions as top- 8pm Tuesday last week (May “Supachat has been “He was taken to Phuket “The Rich Massage” parlour, with one of the underage pros- ranking police officers at the 28), Capt Prayut Sornsawat brought back to Phuket to Provincial Court yesterday also located in Sakoo, in 2017 titutes, who received B1,500 time that Supachat fled while of the Royal Thai Police Anti face the charges against him,” (May 29), where he is being after officers staged a sting per hour per session. out on bail. Trafficking in Persons Divi- Capt Prayut explained. held in the detention cells,” operation, noted the details Details of why Supachat Tanyaluk Sakoot

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aren Jenner, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) Marine Safety Officer for The woman luckily escaped any head injuries and D broken bones in the fall. Photo: Patong Surf Life Saving Phuket, has issued an ominous warning for surf safety at Phuket’s beaches as the southwest monsoon starts to take Russian woman injured in hold along the island’s popular west coast beaches. selfie-taking fall on rocks “The beginning of June historically LIFEGUARDS AT PA- first aid at the scene and marks the start of southwest monsoon tong Beach are warning checked for further injuries. season on Phuket. This year, Mother tourists to exercise due An ambulance was called Nature decided otherwise. So far, at care on the rocks at Kalim and the woman was taken to least. Inter-monsoon conditions prevail Tourists enjoy Nai Harn Beach on Sunday (June 2), as a Beach, north of Patong, Patong Hospital for further over the Andaman coast, which can tattered No Swimming flag stands posted in front of a after a Russian woman treatment and examination bring rain one week, and warm, fair lifeguard tower, ready for use. Photo: The Phuket News suffered heavy abrasions in to make sure no other conditions the next week. As surf danger a fall from the rocks while injuries went undetected, season looms, Mother Nature will decide Phuket’s lifeguard patrols fell “There will likely be very little taking a selfie. lifeguards added. when it finally arrives,” Mr Jenner told into disarray in 2017 after Norraphat warning when the persistent southwest The Russian woman was After receiving treat­ The Phuket News on Tuesday (June 4). Plodthong, the Phuket Governor at the monsoon starts in earnest. It can hap- with friend while taking ment, the woman was “Meanwhile, the PPAO (Phuket time, ordered all local administrations pen overnight. At present, only Patong selfies on the rocks near cleared to leave the hospital Provincial Administration Organisation, to organise their own lifeguards. and Nai Harn beaches have qualified the Diamond Cliff Resort and returned to her hotel or OrBorJor) and the Governor seem That order was hoped to resolve the lifeguards patrolling the sands,” Mr & Spa at about 1:45pm last for further rest, lifeguards to have lost all control over Phuket’s issue of the PPAO failing to secure full- Jenner explained. Saturday afternoon (June noted in their report. lifeguard system. The promised doubling time lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches “Coordination between lifeguards 1) when she fell, Patong The rocks that the of funds for lifeguard services to over during the dangerous southwest monsoon and other safety agencies is also not in Surf Life Saving lifeguards Russian woman fell from B40 million on Phuket seems to have season. The PPAO had failed to attract place. Despite ever-rising tourist arrivals, reported. have previously proved evaporated, much like the water in the a single bid for the government contract the level of Phuket’s lifeguard coverage The woman suffered themselves to be dangerous, reservoirs at the end of high season. offered, presumably for the same reason coming into danger season is the lowest abrasions to her thighs and even deadly. “As one former Phuket lifeguard that the Phuket Lifeguard Service (PLS) in 10 years,” he added. and back, but luckily es- In 2017, 4-year-old captain put it, ‘It’s already too late’. refused to place its bid, despite the PLS “Unlike some public safety lapses that caped any head injuries Chinese boy Wu Muyang The window to hire, train and deploy providing lifeguards on Phuket’s beaches take their toll years or decades later, the and broken bones in the was washed from the same Phuket’s upgraded lifeguard force this for more than a decade – the budget of- effect of no lifeguard coverage on Phuket’s fall, lifeguards noted. rocks and drowned. year is closed and locked tight,” Mr fered simply was not enough to pay for beaches is felt almost immediately,” Mr Lifeguards administered The Phuket News Jenner pointed out. the lifeguard services provided. Jenner warned. (See Editorial, page 6.)

Patong taxi, tuk-tuk drivers asked to stop cheating, beating tourists THE CHIEF OF PATONG “The main goal of the project is to One such video that emerged other. On March 7, one taxi driver Police held a meeting on Tuesday address the issues that are impacting online in March drew much attention shot another dead in broad daylight (June 4) to discuss the launch of tourism in Patong and to promptly when six people comprising tuk-tuk at a taxi rank in Patong following a project aimed at improving the repair the area’s image. drivers and at least one motorbike an argument. behaviour and attitude of Patong “The negative impact that Pa- taxi driver were filmed viciously And more recently, a ‘joke’ that taxi and tuk-tuk drivers towards tong’s image is having on its liveli- beating two tourists from the UAE got out of hand between two taxi tourists. hood is reflected in the decline in in front of Malin Plaza in Patong. drivers in Thalang on the morning Tuk-tuks in Patong – Phuket’s Col Anotai Jindamanee presided tourist numbers and revenue,” Col The incident prompted a Royal of May 26 ended with one stabbing bustling tourism hub. Photo: over the meeting for the project Anotai stressed. Thai Army Commander to call on the the other in the chest. Tanyaluk Sakoot named ‘Being Good Host’, attended “Videos and stories of taxi and Chief of the Phuket Land Transport Col Anotai spoke of the im- by officials and local business owners tuk-tuk drivers overcharging and Office (PLTO) to set up an ‘attitude portance of getting local business Foundation have confirmed their including Preechawut “Prab” attacking tourists have circulated adjustment’ briefing for Patong tuk- representatives on board to share cooperation with the project. Keesin, head of the Pisona Group social media numerous times and tuk and taxi drivers. their opinions on possible solutions “I expect the project to commence of companies and son of long-time this is having a detrimental effect Aside from tourism-related to the problem. very soon. Further plans will be made former Patong Mayor, Pian Keesin. on people trying to make a living offences, Phuket’s taxi drivers have “I need input from local in due course,” he added. Col Anotai told The Phuket News, here,” he added. been known even to turn on each businesses. Patong Development The Phuket News

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Rescue volunteers administer CPR at the roadside on Wiset Rd, Rawai (May 30). Photo: Supawatkun Amnuay Khunnalack Chinese tourist dies in motorbike accident A C H I N E S E T O U R I S T at the scene. died and another was in critical Ruamjai Rescue condition after their motorbike Foundation volunteers arrived crashed into a light pole in to find that one of the tourists, Rawai last Thursday night identified as Yi Shi, 30, had (May 30). no pulse and proceeded to Police were notified of administer CPR while an the accident at 9:15pm and ambulance rushed the other, arrived at the scene on Wiset Dongyang Wu, 25, who had Rd to find two Chinese men suffered serious injuries, to lying on the road unconscious Vachira Phuket Hospital. surrounded by blood. Mr Yi is believed to have Capt Jaruwit Chunjareon died on impact and was of Chalong Police Station pronounced dead on arrival reported, “Mr Weerawut Chote, at Vachira Phuket Hospital. Mr who witnessed the accident, Dongyang remains in critical notified emergency services. condition. He explained that two Chinese The men had arrived in men were on a motorbike Phuket just four days earlier driving down a hill on Wiset (Monday, May 27) on tour- Rd and lost control, veering ist visas. into the central reservation.” “Police have informed The impact threw the men the Chinese consulate of the off the bike and into a light incident,” Capt Jaruwit added. pole. Two helmets were found Eakkapop Thongtub

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Anton Makhrov itself was higher than five- Thanit told The Phuket News [email protected] year average. on May 9. As of May 28, Phuket hile some media PHUKET LOSING with 169 recorded infections reports this week ITS BITE for the month still ranked Wclaimed that the In Phuket, health officials fourth among the seven upper arrival of the monsoon season recorded 169 cases of dengue provinces of Southern Thai- rains in the past few weeks has infections during the first land, following Nakhon Sri seen the number of dengue five months of the year with Thammarat (1,103 infections, 3 infections across the country 25 registered in May and an deaths), Krabi (220 infections, double, the rate of infections average of 36 per four weeks 1 death) and Chumphon (196 in Phuket has in fact fallen. between January and May infections). Further, the drop in the (144 in total). No cases of In order of morbidity rate number of dengue infections death from dengue have been (“infection rate”) per 100,000, in Phuket has seen the tour- recorded so far. the top seven provinces are: ism island lose its top spot in In comparison, last year Nakhon Sri Thammarat the country for the number A graph included in the DDC report shows that the number of dengue infections Phuket had an average of about (70.89), Phang Nga (50.27), of infections per 100,000, nationwide during the first four months of the year was well above average, but the 71 cases per month between Krabi (47.02), Phuket (42.45), falling to the seventh highest number of infections for May was not. Image: MoPH / DDC January and June, while the Chumphon (38.54), Ranong in the country. same period of 2013 saw an (31.62) and Surat Thani (14.80). The news follows the Min- was given as 23,622, compared dengue infections during same period for the past five average of over 238 per month As always, the credibility istry of Public Health’s De- with 12,764 during the same the same weeks of the year years, spurring much concern while during some weeks in of this parameter is under­ partment of Disease Control period last year, spurring the previously was about 100%. from officials, with a marked June the number of recorded mined by the fact that morbid- (DDC) late last week issuing excitable headlines. Compared with Weeks 17- increase in infections in 2016. cases reached 120 a week. ity rate is based on the regis- its dengue infection report for However, the actual 20, 2018, the actual increase During each of these The DDC figures support tered population in a province, Week 20 of the year, calcu- increase nationwide for the was of 1,473 infections (about first four months of 2019, the words of Phuket Provincial not the actual population. lated by the DDC as ending four-week period for May 36%) – from 4,044 infections the number of infections Health Office (PPHO) Chief Hence, Phuket’s morbidity on May 28. (Weeks 17-20) was an increase and five deaths in May last throughout the country Thanit Sermkaew, who earlier figures are much higher than The report, for April 30- of 991 infections (about 22%) year to 5,517 infections and has been nearly as high as asked people not to panic the other provinces because of May 28, confirms that the – from an average of 4,526 six deaths this year. normally experienced in May. about dengue. the number of Thais from other seasonal hike in dengue this infections and six deaths per Regardless, the number of The monthly average of “The situation is under provinces living on the island, year was much smaller than month during Weeks 1-16 to dengue infections nationwide 4,526 infections January control and nothing to worry not to mention the number the increase last year. 5,517 infections and six deaths January through April this through April 2019 more about as the morbidity rate of expats and tourists on the The year-to-date number of during Weeks 17-20, 2019. year has been especially higher than doubled last year’s result is not as high as it was last island when the statistics are infections for Week 20, 2019 The average increase in than the average during the of 2,180 infections, which year and is decreasing,” Dr calculated.

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In too deep Phuket massage parlour operator charged with CONTACT US aren Jenner, the In- shores. That meant just one or- to work as lifeguards. 1 [email protected] 076 612 550 human trafficking of minors ternational Surf Life- ganisation to hold responsible. Many of the people hired for sex saving Association We do not have that any- were not just not qualified life- KODCHANAT THINSEPON D Phuket Opinion: One way, (ISLA) Marine Safety Officer more. We do not even have one guards. They lacked the basic Editor or the other for Phuket, this week fired an organisation to keep track of skills to keep themselves safe 2 early warning shot about the how many people have been in the surging surf. Some of Phuket readies for Queen’s CHRIS HUSTED Birthday long weekend Executive Editor state of Phuket’s lifeguards rescued. A cynic might say that them even refused to go into the 3 084 307 7408 and the impending dangerous factor was intentional. water to provide assistance to Chalong underpass to open [email protected] surf about to be whipped up Instead, we have each local swimmers in distress knowing 4 this Friday

Fifteen years working in news and along Phuket’s west coast. administration scrapping to full well they would be placing Teenager dies in close-riding covering local issues and events The southwest monsoon find what lifeguards it can for their own lives in danger. 5 collision in Phuket, with 18-month hiatus has yet to truly kick in, and the beaches in its own area. It was that bad. The hir- spent working for the Brunei Times Patong taxi, tuk-tuk drivers on Borneo. From Queensland, with blue skies overhead on Some areas have fared bet- ing of one company is under Australia; 10 years living in the UK 6 asked to stop cheating, before moving to Phuket in 2000. Degree in business manage- intermittent days from now ter than others, notably Patong investigation for alleged cor- beating tourists ment. Spare time spent sailing or with family. through October, unsuspect- and Nai Harn, where the local ruption in that the company Chinese tourist dies in Rawai ing tourists are lured into the councils to their credit stepped hired personnel not qualified motorbike accident PORIA MERMAND sea not knowing about the in as quickly as they could to to work as surf life savers. 7 News & Sport Editor flash rips and strong currents hire the same qualified, trained We pray this year we do Phuket Poll: Lane changes [email protected] that have claimed the lives of lifeguards that had already pa- a little better, but still beg needed at Chalong 8 Underpass? From risk analyst to music producer swimmers before them. trolled those beaches for years. officials to return to having to news editor, Poria has worked in The tumbling of Phuket’s The rest did not do so well. one agency to oversee, check Phuket police hunt down, various contrasting fields following his arrest men for dangerous graduation from university. Growing once-centralised system in late The first thing that many local qualifications for and coordi- 9 up in central London before moving Chinese tourist bag snatch to Phuket in 2016, he has but one 2017 left lifeguard protection administrations – especially nate lifeguard resources. ambition, freedom. at our beaches in tatters. The those along central and north- We also call on everyone Russian woman injured in selfie-taking fall on rocks previous system in place for ern west coast beaches – cried – especially hotels – to warn 10 AMY BRYANT decades hired one contractor to out for was funding to even Thai and foreign visitors of the Visit thephuketnews.com Lifestyle Editor ensure that trained, experienced provide suitable equipment dangers that lurk in the surf for all the latest news [email protected] lifeguards were guarding our for whoever they could find during the coming months. Former freelance writer and editor for a music news and reviews website in the UK. Now turning her hobby into a career with The Phuket News and HAVE YOUR SAY broadening her scope from music to, well, everything. Likes the weird and wonderful. Underwhelming metres wide and have mirrors Patong is finished. Pure greed Bon appétit underpass sticking out each side. Even if has killed it off. Thai baht too Re: JW Marriott Phuket Re- they are travelling in the same strong, doubling rents. It never Re: Phuket Poll: Lane sort & Spa’s Cucina Italian TANYALUK ‘MANGO’ direction, it will be a very ends but it’s going to now un- Kitchen scoops up Thailand SAKOOT changes needed at Chalong Underpass? tight fit. How will emergency less they start to listen to what Tatler Best Restaurants Chief Reporter Apparently motorbikes are vehicles/personnel access the entertainment businesses 2019 award 091 165 0260 Well done JW Marriott- [email protected] not allowed. So still have to the inevitable carnage? A have been saying for years. cross the now much prettier crash with fire. Cars packed in Paul Montgomery Phuket. Recently stayed there but no safer circle. The tun- bumper to bumper. Deadly… with my family. Every bite WARANYA ‘JOY’ nel should have a steel crash Timothy Put a fork in it, the place was a delight, a well-deserved PROMPINPIRAS barrier between the two lanes. is done. accolade. Reporter Brendan Lines 091 165 0259 It is also lacking, from what The next saga John Rothstein [email protected] I can see, any emergency Re: Call for extra B2bn for points which should include Phuket light rail project Impossible to keep the Changing stripes blurs budget figures NATAPOL ‘TONY’ fire equipment and emer- doors open unless landlords Re: National Geographic UMLOY gency phone, not to mention Chalong Underpass took take the lead and lower rents. posts video of tiger at Translator any evacuation points. This three years and 11 months. If not, most smaller friendly Phuket Zoo, puts Thailand 097 335 6689 underpass would be illegal Just imagine how long this bars will be forced to close. animal tourism industry in [email protected] the spotlight for about 100 reasons in the project will take from start Dick Housden west. Nice plants and artwork to finish? Centuries?! What a damning and sad NITAD ‘TAE’ MANEE though, and the new clock is Raffael Molina image of a drugged Tiger in THANAPONG ‘OAK’ KHAO-AMPHAIPHAN right twice a day. Facing up Phuket, Thailand. Don’t visit NIRAVIT ‘MOS’ VORAVANITCHA Dave Blond Skelcey I don’t want to think about Re: Four men charged with this so-called attraction. the traffic this will cause for murder following discovery Graeme Lahman Graphic designers of decomposed body Re: Chalong underpass to the next 10 years. And then open this Friday they’ll leave it with a stupid Condolences to the family. Same for the dolphinarium. The Phuket News Only one lane in each reason or excuse from both I think it’s good that you show So bad. Please just boycott direction? A site for many officers and contractors as we faces and give people details. these places. Don’t go there. accidents I think. have seen in many sluggish We don’t do this in Poland. Sarah Gourlez @thephuketnews Shwe projects that have dragged on. Even if someone is a killer Stham Rat or rapist, you can’t write their The buck stops with the ADVERTISING Re: Phuket Opinion: One full name. It’s wrong. Every- appropriate government de- way, or the other Is the party over? one should be responsible for partment that can shut this 076 612 550 ext. 605 They built an underpass Re: Excise tax ‘final straw’ their own actions. We should place down. The question is: with lanes only 3.5 metres for Patong entertainment be able to look this person in as it got a conscience or does Fax: 076 612 553 wide? Tour buses and large businesses, warns scion the eye. the baht do the talking? [email protected] trucks are typically 2.4-2.55 Yes, Khun Prab is correct. Roxana Jadwiga Horyń David Holbourne thephuketnews.com 99/7 Moo 1 (Billion Plaza), T. Kathu, A. Kathu, Phuket 83120 Have an opinion? Comment on stories at thephuketnews.com

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 THAILAND NEWS 7 Tour operators want clarity Operators demand manageable marine protection system seemed like the authorities were not damage the ecosystem because of BANGKOK really trying to solve the problem. participants’ lack of awareness or Dusida Worrachaddejchai Polpich Komson, an if they panic underwater. administrator at digitalay.com, said Scuba diving requires training, he temporary closure for the government should build public which includes environmental rehabilitation of several awareness about the sea environment responsibility, Mr Nivach said. Tfamous marine national parks and people’s responsibility to protect He said few dive sites have been and coastal sites, including Maya this resource, rather than banning closed and there are still plenty of Bay and the Similan and Surin visitors from the area. other marine attractions in the Gulf islands in southern Thailand, and “The most effective way to of Thailand and Andaman Sea. more recently Samae San island protect and preserve environmental “Some dive sites can be visited on the east coast, has drawn mixed resources is to educate the users,” year-round, such as the Racha and reactions from stakeholders. Mr Polpich said. Phi Phi islands,” Mr Nivach said. While many praised the Limiting the number of visitors “There are plenty of destinations ecological recovery plans, local at each place and using time for dive tourism.” tourism operators have complained slots should be applied to avoid Saruta Luangjame, co-owner that unclear information over the overcrowding and to encourage of Dive Me Crazy Diving Center, closing plans and the reopening Divers explore the Gulf of Thailand near Koh Tao in Surat Thani tourists to visit other sites, he said. said dive schools should be able to dates put them at a disadvantage. province. Photo: Thiti Wannamontha “Most importantly, the state continue their business as usual. Phuriwat Limthavornrat, must enforce the law effectively The most important thing for dive president of the Association of The government should inform and Plant Conservation Department on anyone who breaches the law schools is to provide more awareness Domestic Travel, said that even related tourism organisations in decided in early March to extend and harms the environment,” Mr to students to ensure that they won’t though many operators agree with advance, instead of making abrupt the closure of Maya Bay in Krabi Polpich said. wreck the environment, she said. closing marine national parks, they announcements. province until mid-2021 after a trial While the park and beach The Thai scuba diving industry would like authorities to notify Authorities should present closure for one year. closings may affect tourism, diving is a profitable tourism sector, said them of the duration of the closure environmental restoration plans The department also bars visitors operators say the measure has had Sakchai Pattarapreechakul, president and how the places will be restored during the closures, such as from the Similan and Surin islands little impact on the diving business, of NCC Exhibition Organizer. during the period. wastewater and garbage treatment, for five months until mid-October thanks to plenty of beaches elsewhere Last year, the dive industry Discussions with representatives as well as marine port management because of the monsoon season. in the country. generated B16 billion in income, with from the private sector and the and safety standards. The Royal Thai Navy recently Nivach Rungruangkanokkul, key markets consisting of Chinese Federation of Thai Industries suggest “Once the area reopens, visitors closed Samae San island in Chon owner of DiveDD, said the ban tourists contributing B5.2 billion, that whenever the authority wants to can see the improvements and Buri without giving a date for may not affect scuba diving, but followed by tourists from Britain shut down national parks it should receive higher quality services,” reopening. snorkelling and skin diving groups and India tallying B860 million and mitigate the impact on tour operators, Mr Phuriwat said. Environmental conservation normally go into the water near B857 million, respectively. Mr Phuriwat said. The National Parks, Wildlife groups said the beach closures beaches and these activities can Bangkok Post

@thephuketnews 8 THAILAND NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 Her Majesty the Queen honoured for military prowess programs alongside male personnel. quarters combat training. training in handling different types BANGKOK These programs ranged from flight The Queen’s participation in of military aircraft. training to the navy’s marine these physically and mentally Her Majesty was bestowed the HER MAJESTY QUEEN program, as well as a nighttime demanding tasks was a prerequisite rank of army sub-lieutenant on May Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana parachuting course in Sattahip, to Her Majesty assuming duty as 14, 2010 and was royally appointed on her 41st birthday on Monday Chon Buri. Her Majesty is the first a royal guard, where she executed Gen Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na (June 3) was honoured for her female officer to have trained in her service as deputy commander Ayudhya on Dec 1, 2016. Her Majesty Queen Suthida distinguished career in the military, the course. of the Royal Security Command. Her Majesty has held several Bajrasudhabimalalakshana having advanced through the upper The air training program was In her capacity as female aide-de- important positions in the military: echelons and being appointed to organised by the Special Warfare camp and a royal guard, the Queen Commander of the Ratcha Wallop of the Royal Security Command the highest rank of army general, School under the Special Warfare has completed specialised royal royal guard school (holding the (holding the rank of army general); which is a testament to the Queen’s Command in Lop Buri. Her Majesty guard training courses including rank of army major general); Chief Deputy Commander of the Royal calibre and ability, comparable to performed the parachuting tasks five a combat course on jungle warfare of staff of the Ratcha Wallop royal Security Command (holding the that of any male officer. times and shot firearms in various and airforce logistics training. guard unit under the Royal Security rank of upper army general); Deputy Her Majesty completed physically categories. She also participated Her Majesty also displayed skill Command (holding the rank of army Chief of the Royal Thai Aide-de- demanding field training and military in hostage rescue drills and close- in piloting, having gone through major general); Deputy Commander Camp Department. Bangkok Post

Drug price disclosure takes effect The stipulation is part of and/or imprisonment not more BANGKOK the Universal Coverage for than one year. Emergency Patients (Ucep) According to Mr Whichai, AS OF LAST THURSDAY programme, which also private hospitals must also (May 30), 353 private hospitals requires that hospitals give inform the Internal Trade have to display the prices of patients an opportunity to buy Department in advance before 3,000 drugs, as well as the drugs from pharmacies outside raising their prices. fees for medical supplies and the hospital system by giving The Ucep programme services, so that consumers them prescriptions. also mandates compulsory can make better-informed Whichai Phochanakij, emergency health care for up decisions prior to receiving director-general of the to 72 hours at any hospital in treatments. Internal Trade Department, Thailand. There are 30,103 drugs on said a private hospital must The scheme, which came the Thai Medicine Terminology display the price lists of drugs into effect on April 1, 2017, list. However, private hospitals either on its website or via QR enables those who require are now required to display the codes within 45 days after the emergency medical care to prices of only 10% of them, effective date. Those who do receive treatment at nearest mainly those widely used in not comply will be subjected hospitals for a period of 72 emergency cases. to a fine not more than B10,000 hours for free. Bangkok Post

FFP MPs (from left) Thongdaeng Benjapak of Samut Sakhon, Thitinan Sangnak of Khon Kaen and Taopiphop Limjittrakorn of Bangkok gesture after they join a briefing to disclose how they were approached to vote for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as PM on Tuesday (June 4). Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul Future Forward MPs not for sale attempts had been financed Sangnak said he was in- BANGKOK by large business groups who vited to meet a puyai [senior Bangkok Post supported the military coup. figure] at the deputy party Pathum Thani MP Anawin leader level but turned the everal Future Forward Rattanastaporn said he was offer down. The latest bid Party (FFP) MPs claim approached twice. The first was B5mn upfront, B75mn Sthey have been offered time he was offered B30 mil- after the vote and a B200,000 B30-120 million each to vote lion – B25mn upfront and monthly salary, he said. for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as B5mn after the PM vote. “I Ms Pannika said by now it prime minister. turned it down. They later was clear Palang Pracharath Party spokeswoman doubled the bid, but again, I was attempting to form a Pannika Wanich and 13 said no,” he said. government from 150 votes. other Future Forward MPs Bangkok MP Taopiphob Since they could not survive – some of the many who Limjittrakorn, who cham- going forward with these reported approaches – held a pions the liberalisation of votes, they have to buy them briefing on Tuesday (June 4) beer production, said he was from MPs of other parties. to disclose attempts to turn first offered B30mn through “The success of an MP, FFP MPs, almost all of whom acquaintances. regardless of which party he’s are first-timers, into “cobras”. “They did not give up with, comes from working In Thai political terms, a and upped the bid to B50mn, to protect people’s interests cobra is an MP of one party B70mn and, last week, and forming a government who defects to another for B120mn. I turned them all to solve people’s chronic money or other incentives. down and told them no price problems, not by cobbling She said the methods can be put on democracy in together 20 MPs for 400-500 ranged from offers of cash this country. People’s trust million. FFW is confident our and positions to direct and definitely is worth more than MPs are bound by ideology indirect threats. B120mn,” he said. and there’s no ‘cobra’ in the Ms Pannika claimed the Khon Kaen MP Thitinan party.”

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Building regulations target billions ter regulate land use and infra- pedestrian-friendly,” he said. DEVELOPMENT structure development, he said. “The roads leading to Phuket Under the proposed changes airport will be upgraded, and PROPOSED CHANGES TO construction of high-rises will the number of public buses building regulations is hoped be limited to 15-storeys along will be increased.” to spur some B300 billion in the coast and 25-storeys in Phuket’s “second airport” investment, reports Thapana the inner parts of the island. (in Phang Nga) will be built at Boonyapravit, president of the The first major develop- a cost of B70bn, and a B40bn Thai Association for Town ment will be carried out in light-rail will be built to con- Planning. Patong, where the government nect the existing airport to Draft changes to the new is planning to spend B1bn on downtown Phuket. Another town planning blueprint have constructing four convention B280bn will be spent on build- been submitted to the Interior centres with a maximum ca- ing 70,000 residential units. Ministry for approval, but still pacity of 3,000 people each. “This will help spur need to pass public feedback “In the next five years, a Phuket’s economy and drive meetings, Mr Thapana told MICE district will be built up the price of land by two to the Bangkok Post this week. near Patong Beach, where all three times,” Mr Thapana said. The draft changes will bet- roads will be designed to be The Phuket News

@thephuketnews 10 BUSINESS NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 Driving downward pressures A look at the factors that negatively affect Phuket’s property market Falling tourist numbers could also be they just made THE PHUKET would mean fewer buyers for avoidable mistakes. PROPERTY GUIDE many of the developments Sometimes a journalist on the island, which would with a sympathetic ear does Thai Residential [email protected] affect prices. not fully comprehend the true Over Supply nature of the story they are hile the outlook for In every real estate market covering, and the story only Phuket property is in the world prices begin to paints Phuket in a bad light. Wgenerally positive, stagnate and even fall when A Change in Visa Rules as we detailed last week, every supply outweighs demand. Thailand has been accom- market carries potential risks New builds in Phuket are modating to foreigners for and pitfalls. currently meeting demand, decades, although there have The following examines a with no major lag or excess. been periods of tightening few things which could nega- The resale market potentially (then relaxing) of immigration tively impact the Phuket real has an “overhang”, however, as requirements over the years. estate sector. a result of the number of new Extended stay visitors or What If Global Interest Rates developments built in the last anyone using a proper visa Rise? few years. issued by a Royal Thai Em- Foreign buyers of Thai Overdevelopment is one key concern, Any buyers with a long- bassy will likely be just fine. property typically do not but at this stage it appears that supply is term outlook should expect Likewise, we are confident receive financing, so there is matching demand. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot to be rewarded. that anyone over the age of 50 no risk of demand being af- Negative Publicity who is retiring in Thailand will fected by mortgages becoming China are already being felt meltdown. panies and individuals caught Bad publicity is detrimental always be welcome. unaffordable. throughout the world. Another financial crisis transferring money in defiance to any industry, and the real But people relying on sham If, however, global inter- China finances a lot of would see a drop off in global of these regulations. estate sector in Thailand has student visas or 30-day visa est rates reach a level which infrastructure projects in spending, meaning fewer Some of this money has not been immune to this. Some runs will probably see the encourages savings over in- Thailand, and if that money people travelling to Thailand, been flowing into overseas of the bad press has been war- avenues restricted even further. vestment, it could negatively is reallocated, it could impact and fewer Phuket properties real estate, including Phuket. ranted, but by no means all of it. impact foreign purchases of Phuket’s property market. being bought. Any further tightening could Unfortunately, reporters This article is from the Thai property. Global Economy Foreign Exchange Controls have negative repercussions do not always take the time to 2018/2019 ThaiResidential Fear not – we’re not any- Thailand is highly unlikely in China for the Phuket property sector. uncover the truth behind the Phuket Property Guide. To where near that point today. to be the source of any major The Chinese government Declining Tourism tale being spun by an aggrieved download the 2019/2020 Guide US-China Trade War financial crisis, but even a has begun implementing tighter We already know that foreigner. The foreigner may visit: thairesidential.com/ The knock-on effects of the healthy market can be affected control over capital outflows, tourism is a key driver of the have been legitimately hard phuket-property-guide or call trade war between the US and by “contagion” during a global including record fines to com- property market in Phuket. done by, but the truth of it +66 9484 11918.

THAI samples frozen food market CATERING

THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL (THAI) plans to expand its ground-based catering business with the launch of frozen food products under the Royal Orchid Gourmet brand, adding new ready-made sauces, basil stir fries and pad Thai via the Eurng Luang THAI Catering showcases new prepared brand to the market. meals under the Royal Orchid Gourmet Catering, ground services and cargo han- brand at Thaifex-World of Food Asia. Photo: dling are profitable businesses for the carrier, Bangkok Post earning B3.67 billion in revenue in the first quarter this year, a 6.2% increase year-on-year. said Mr Sumeth. Revenue for the core business over the same “Our premium culinary products are not period dropped 7%, to B49bn. only simple foods, but represent our national President Sumeth Damrongchaitham said heritage that we would like to pass on to our he wants to improve the global standard of customers. We plan to put QR codes on pack- THAI’s catering service by promoting and ages to provide information about the unique expanding new products, especially in frozen culture of Thai food, which I liken to khon food, which has been growing. dancing in terms of culture,” he said. THAI recently showcased its ground-based This year, revenues from ground-based catering service and new products at Thaifex- catering service will rise by 20%, to B400 World of Food Asia at Impact Muang Thong million, said Mr Sumeth. Thani in Nonthaburi. The airline has a 70% market share for This was the first time THAI has a pavilion global in-flight catering service in Thailand to display catering products and services. The and expects more customers, particularly from catering unit runs ground-based operations airlines with direct flights to Thailand from and in-flight catering, which is responsible Europe and East Asia. for making meals to serve the airline and 50 Varangkana Luerojvong, Managing Director customer airlines. of the Catering Department at THAI, said it will Mr Sumeth said THAI is also interested promote its frozen food products for ground in expanding facilities to produce a greater catering services in Germany and France, key variety of meals in the future. markets for frozen food consumption in Europe. The expansions will be made cautiously, For ready-made sauces, the airline plans possibly with partners, he said. to penetrate premium markets in Britain and For the time being, THAI wants to assure Japan, countries where Thai food is very passengers they will have good, authentic Thai popular, she said. food rather than fusion food when on board, Bangkok Post

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Panwa House lets you Reflections on plastic FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 dine like an aristocrat 13 on World Oceans Day 16 SWAP, DON’T SHOP Phuket’s clothing swaps are putting the brakes on fast fashion

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etition to change the definition of ‘wardrobe malfunction’. The term has been peddled by glossy magazines and tabloids since the early noughties to shame celebrities for acciden- tally flashing a bit “too much” skin. But the real fashion faux pas in the modern age is hidden and much more insidious: how half of the clothes in our closets are unworn and Pdestined for a life in landfill. noun INFORMAL wardrobe malfunction; plural noun: wardrobe malfunctions a form of temporary amnesia causing a person to repeatedly purchase inordinate amounts of clothing they will never wear.

No judgement here, though. My wardrobe has suffered the same fate. Online deliveries I swore to return now stuffed in a drawer. Gym clothes bought in a fit of optimism. Dresses that will look great at that party next week but only if I shift five pounds and bank on the host having the same soft lighting in their lounge that there was in the changing room. The truth is that our irrational purchasing habits Photo: maxpixel.net and penchant for fast fashion come at a huge cost to society and the environment. Low-wage garment up out of pity but it was really busy. We were over- and ushering him into a world that will be a trash workers toil under exploitative conditions, produc- whelmed with people,” says Kylie. heap when he gets to be my age,” explains Tori. “I tion depletes non-renewable resources, and soil and Aside from April, Phuket Swap Shop has run once spoke to Ai and she said, ‘Let’s do something.’ So we groundwater are permeated with toxic chemicals a month every month since January and has been started an event at a Christmas fair and it’s gone from clothes discarded in landfill. such a success that it’s outgrown Beach Edition Cafe from there.” In defiance of this, a movement of eco-conscious and emigrated to the loft of Sino-Portuguese mansion From scouting out eco-conscious cafes on the is- fashion lovers in Phuket are hosting clothing swaps and lifestyle house Endless Summer. land to exchanging recipes for homemade shampoos across the island. The concept is simple: declutter “We have more than clothes: shoes, bags, hats, and soaps, the group share tips, resources and ideas your closet; take your unwanted items – clean and in scarves, jewellery, books, DVDs, games, homeware. for reducing waste pollution and combating climate good condition – to a clothing swap; relax, mingle and We’ve had Gucci items, gym equipment, a three-piece change, believing that small steps yield big results. browse clothes from other swappers; and take home suit new with tags. We also have a mystery item. Most recently, Small Steps Phuket hosted their your favourites. The almost instantaneous success Eight golden, spiky balls that were put in the fitness first New to You clothing swap at Project Artisan, a of Phuket Swap Shop and New to You, two of the tub. Come along and work those out!” laughs Kylie. community space with a focus on local art and crafts island’s clothing swaps, is testament to the power of Kylie keeps some unswapped clothes as rolling set in a lush Cherng Talay tropical garden, with great community in tackling fast fashion and the environ- stock and donates the rest to The Good Shepherd’s success. Rails were full and drawers were spilling over mental and social issues tagged to it. Crafts & Thrift Shop as well as the drama depart- with women’s and children’s clothes, shoes and acces- ment at Kajonkiet International School. The May sories that swappers had dropped off at designated col- Phuket Swap Shop event alone saw a staggering 45 kilos of clothing lection points ahead of the event and on the door. British expat Kylie Millar set up donated to charity. Supermarket produce bags made of repurposed Phuket Swap Shop at the end of The fifth Phuket Swap Shop will be held on June fabric were on sale and a team of volunteer seam- 2018. Like many of us, she found 15 at Endless Summer from 2-5pm. The event is stresses were on hand to hem, mend and alter gar- herself swept up in the world of Ma- free. Simply go along with any number of pre-loved ments, encouraging mindful shoppers and swappers rie Kondo – a hit Japanese organis- items. Men’s clothes are also welcome. Bring an old to repair instead of replace their clothes. ing consultant and author – and T-shirt or two if you want to take part in the new “I did clothing swaps in Toronto, where I’m from. used her patented ‘KonMari Method’ to blitz through upcycling workshop. It’s a fun event. You see women really coming to- her fit-to-burst wardrobes. gether,” says Tori. “I want to continue it, continue “I reached out to a local expat women’s group say- New to You by Small Steps Phuket minimising my wardrobe and start shopping more ing, ‘I have a pile of rubbish. Do you have a pile of rub- Behind Small Steps Phuket are Tori Allen, Ai Jay sustainably and mindfully.” bish? Let’s swap our piles of rubbish!’” says Kylie. and Baffelly Woo, all mothers of The date of the next clothing swap is yet to be an- Just weeks later, she’d set up her first public children at UWC Thailand Interna- nounced. However, it’s never too early to ‘KonMari’ clothing swap event at Beach Edition Cafe, then in tional School, all with fears about your wardrobe in preparation. Rawai. She had experience under her belt already the future of the planet their chil- having held low-key clothing swaps at her house for dren will inherit. For more information and to find out about upcoming friends and colleagues for many years. “It started with me feeling ter- clothing swaps, visit www.facebook.com/phuketswap- “I thought it would just be my friends turning rible about having a third child shop and www.facebook.com/smallstepsphuket

@thephuketnews 12 HISTORY THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 Pirating paradise The first English privateers to arrive in Phuket their captured goods. Then setting back to sea, they HISTORY OF PHUKET decided to set up their eastern privateering base on Phuket Island. We are informed of their arrival off Phuket by the Colin Mackay pen of Edmund Barker, the scribe on the Edward Bonaventure, who gives us what may be the first still n 1591 the first English privateering fleet existing European report of anyone going ashore on was funded to go to the East for, as its charter Phuket. He tells us that they moored in “a baie in the stated, “The anoyinge of the Span­iards and kingdom of Junsalaom [probably Patong Bay] which Portingalls, (nowe our enemys) as also for the is between Malacca and Pegu … to seeke for pitch vendinge of oure comodi­ties.” [damar] to trim our ship. Here we sent our soldier The fleet of three warships left Plymouth (a Portuguese) … because he had the Malayan lan­ with 198 men under the com­mand of James guage, to deal with the people for the pitch, which Lancaster, a hero of the Armada victory. Off he did faithfully and procured us some two or three South Africa, one ship had to turn back, as over 50 quintals with promise of more and certain of the peo­ sailorsI were sick from “the skurvie”. Another ship was ple came unto us. wrecked off the Natal coast. Only the flagship, the “We sent commodities to their king to barter for Edward Bonaventure, with a crew of 33 mainly sick Ambergris and for the horns of abath [rhinoceros], and weak men eventually managed to reach the Ma­ whereof the king only has the traffic thereof in his lay Peninsula in 1592. They moored off Pen­ang island hands. Now this abath is a beast which has one horn south of Phuket as, “Our men were very sicke and only in her forehead and is thought to be the female many fallen … we es­pied a canoe which came neere to unicorn and is highly esteemed of all the Moores in us … having in it some sixteen naked Indians, with those parts as a most souraigne remedie against poi­ whom nevertheless, going afterward on land, we had son. We had only two or three of these hornes, which James Lancaster. friendly conference and promise of victuals.” are the colour of a brown grey and some reasonable They rested on Penang, eating vegetables, fruit, quantity of ambergris. modities … These ships were bound for Malacca with fish and oysters to recover, and refitted their dam­ “At last the king went about to betray our Portin­ victuals because that victuals there were very scarce.” aged vessel. They then headed off again “determined gal with our merchandise, but he, to get aboard us, By 1594, after two years of pirating, mainly based to runne into the straits of Malacca” to attack any told the king we had gilt armour, shirtes of maile off Phuket, several men had suc­cumbed to tropical Portuguese ships which “must needs come from Goa and halberds, which things they greatly desire, for diseases. “Our captain being very sicke and more or St. Thome for the Moluc­cas, China and Japan.” hope whereof, he let him returne aboard and so he likely to die than to recover … oure men declared They captured three Portuguese ships carrying escaped the danger.” unanimously that they would stay no longer in this rice and food to Malacca. Then they were fortunate After waiting around Phuket for some days, these country and insisted upon directing our course for enough to: “meet with the ship of the Captain (Gov­ English caught sight of some distant sails belonging England; and as they would listen to no persuasions, ernor) of Malacca, of seven hundred tunnes, which to “three ships, being all of a burthen sixty or seventy the captain was under the necessity of giving way to came from Goa, we shot at her many shot and at last tonnes, one of which we made strike with our very their demand, leav­ing all hope of the great possibility shooting her maineyard through, she came to anker boat.” One was a Portuguese ship, which they at­ we had of making some rich prizes.” and yielded.” She was a rich prize of “sixteene pieces tacked, captured and plundered. The other two were Only 25 sick, scorbutic and starving survivors of of brass [brass cannons], [carrying] … all kinds of (then) Burmese ships they allowed to go on their way. the original 198 who set out so ambitiously, managed haberdasher ware, velvets, taffetas, Spanish wooles, Then a few weeks later, “upon a Sunday, we espied to get home and without any real profit. Such was the silks, shoes, hats, playing cards, rice but little treas­ a saile which was a Portugall ship … and that night fate of the first Englishmen to attempt to make their ure,” apart from “some False and counterfeit stones we took her, being of 250 tunnes, she was laden with fortune in Phuket. which an Italian had brought from Venice to decieve rice for Malacca … In this month also we tooke a They fared, however, much better than the second the rude Indians with.” great Portugall ship of some hundred tun, laden with English attempt. This time, in 1596, another English They sailed to Aceh in Sumatra to sell and trade victuals, chests of hats, pintados [fish] and other com­ privateering fleet of three ships, using information gathered by Lan­caster’s expedition, also sailed east to base themselves in Phuket. Benjamin Wood, a suc­ cessful Caribbean privateer, led this expedition. With the exception of one French crewman, who jumped ship in uninhabited Mauritius where he lived like Robinson Crusoe for 20 months, none of these ambi­ tious privateers was ever heard of again. First, one of the three ships was wrecked off Madagascar; then, after a period of raid­ing along the Indian coast, the remaining two ships came to Phuket to wait for pass­ing Portuguese vessels. Our knowl­ edge from here on is gleaned only from Portuguese sources, which report two English ships in the area undertaking piracy. They may even have been doing fairly well, until they had the misfortune to encoun­ ter a full Portu­guese war fleet just west of Phuket. A running battle was fought for eight days until, the Portuguese reported, the two out-gunned and badly damaged English ships went into hiding on the coast of “old Keddah” for repairs. Due to the damage to the ships and the greatly diminished number of crew­ men, many having been killed or severely wounded by Portuguese cannon and musket fire, “the Englishmen abandoned their smaller ves­sel.” They all headed out to sea again in their remaining badly damaged ship, which “shortly afterwards foundered in a storm off the island of Buting (most probably Koh Batang off Tarutao) and there ended the “miserable disastrous success” of the second attempt by the English to make their fortunes in Phuket.

Adapted with kind permission from the book ‘A His- tory of Phuket and the Surrounding Region’ by Colin Mackay. Available from good bookshops and Amazon. com. Order the softcover 2nd edition directly at: www. historyofphuket.com

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Panwa House is like Phuket Town but by the sea. The Southern platter. A meal at the manor Bringing Thai cuisine home at Panwa House decorative vases furnish the downstairs other sharp, and is an excellent palate Cape Panwa Hotel is located at 27, 27/2, Amy Bryant [email protected] dining areas. Arriving early during low cleanser to round off a rich and fla- Mu 8, Sakdidej Rd, Cape Panwa, 83000. season, it’s possible to be the only guests vourful meal. Open from 6:30pm-11pm daily. Closed he story of Panwa House is in the house for a while, leaving you free Before you leave, choose from the Mondays from May to October. Set menu a remarkable one. The first to explore and imagine you’re an aris- carefully crafted list of beverages and platters available Tuesday to Sunday. proprietor of this century-old tocratic tin mogul, foreign diplomat or raise a toast to another century of capepanwa.com/panwahouse Sino-Portuguese mansion was indeed a wealthy octogenarian relaxing Panwa House, a two-storey, lily-white [email protected] a coconut plantation owner after a long day’s coconut farming. slice of history. 66 (0)76 391 123-5 who shuffled up the branch- Once settled, and out of character, less trunks of the surrounding there’s a host of authentic Thai dishes palms to harvest the fruit for to choose from on the à la carte menu. market until he was 80 years old. Just Alternatively, the ‘BKK’ and ‘Southern’ Tas he was about to sell up and ship out, set menu platters do the work of navi- he met the current owner, a visitor to gating the menu for you. Comprised of Phuket who had missed his return- five dishes served in delicate Chinese ing flight, and told him of the land’s porcelain on a rattan tray, they’re a future as a shrimp farm. Following great way to sample the best Panwa this chance meeting, the current owner House has to offer. promptly bought the land and integrat- The BKK platter celebrates central ed it into what is considered to be one Thai cuisine, offering spicy Thai soup of the first luxury resorts on the island: with seafood, mushrooms and lemon- Cape Panwa Hotel. grass; roasted duck in red curry with The resort has its roots proudly in grapes, tomato and pineapple; spicy the conservation of tradition. Over 30 crispy morning glory salad with prawn years since the completion of the hotel and minced chicken; deep-fried mari- in 1987, the coconut groves remain nated chicken wrapped in pandan leaf; lush, the powder-fine sand beach im- and deep-fried shrimp cakes. Highlights maculate and Panwa House a grand are the soup, the well-loved tom yum spectacle, extended and lovingly re- talay, carefully spiced with juicy tiger stored using the very same Portuguese prawns, and the chicken parcels, or kai Azulejo floor tiles and Chinese teak hor bai toey, aroma of the pandan leaf furniture from decades ago. Access infused into the meat, and accompanied to the restaurant is by a vintage fu- by a rich soy and sesame sauce. The nicular that creaks down the hillside platter balances salty, sour, spicy and past suites and pool villas shrouded by sweet flavours beautifully. dense vegetation. The Southern platter is, of course, Panwa House has had an illustri- a nod to the south, featuring stir-fried ous on-screen career, having played a crab meat with curry powder; fried ti- British Embassy in HBO mini-series ger prawn with tamarind sauce; sour Tsunami: The Aftermath and an Ameri- soup with Thai fish and young coconut can colonial-style home in the Naomi shoots; smoked shrimps with spicy Watts and Ewan McGregor disaster shrimp paste served with vegetables; drama film The Impossible, alongside and deep-fried fish with lemongrass. featuring in numerous ad campaigns. In Dishes are seafood-focused and pack order to keep Panwa House open year- more of a punch. The shrimp paste, round as a restaurant, the resort has to or nam prik koong seab, is a must-try, bat away requests from film producers fiery, briny and accompanied by crunchy like hungry mosquitoes. peppercorn, sugar snap peas, thinly- The history of the house is suspended sliced, battered courgette and other yet also alive in every hallway and seasonal vegetables. The deep-fried sea- room, and perhaps explains why this re- bass retains its moisture and flake and view leans towards anthropomorphising is complemented, but not overpowered, it. Rows of dusty books, faded magazines by the lemongrass. and empty medicine jars fill cabinets The tamarind sherbet dessert is upstairs while homely floral rugs and in one mouthful sweet and in an-

@thephuketnews 14 ENTERTAINMENT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 Beast of burden New Godzilla delivers in action but falls down in characterisation he modern day Hollywood Godzilla franchise have delivered on their promise of a David Griffiths has certainly been an up-and-down affair. monster smorgasbord, they seem to The first film in the series hit screens in have forgotten a key element for a film The 2014 and was largely criticised due to the like this – characters that the audience fact that it lacked something that you would actually care about. battles have thought would be pretty important to The flimsy storyline that holds easily the film being liked by fans – screen time Godzilla: King of the Monsters together Now showing in Phuket. overshadow for Godzilla himself. Then came Kong: Skull sees three of Hollywood’s most talented Island, a more rounded effort that saw a lot more actors completely wasted in roles that sequence, before a finale that is guar- everything else Tof the monster at hand and the result seemed to be almost seem out of place on their re- anteed to keep fans of the franchise on in the film and at an unanimous thumbs up from monster film lovers sumes. Kyle Chandler is one of the best the edge of their seats. least make the trip right around the world. Now comes Godzilla: King of character actors in modern day cinema After the success of Kong: Skull Is- the Monsters and the question on everybody’s lips is but here he plays easily one of the most land, it does feel like a bit of a shame to the cinema feel whether or not the franchise producers have learnt forgettable roles – an expert named that he could not have been worked into worthwhile. anything from their past mistakes. Mark Russell who finds himself on this film somehow, but on the flipside Well, if the exact question you are asking is wheth- the opposite side of the argument than the film does more than deliver when it er this film presents more monster time, then the an- his scientist ex-wife, Emma (Vera Far- comes to the action stakes. The scale of swer is yes. Not only does Godzilla get more minutes miga), when it comes down to whether the battles and action sequences needed on the big screen, and thankfully this time a lot more or not Godzilla should be kept alive or for this film do not prove to be daunting battles, but this time fans also get to see the inclusion not. The extremely thin and sometimes for Dougherty as director. Instead he of other creatures from the deep including Mothra, confusing plot sees Mark and Emma’s delivers well-thought-out and crystal Rodan and King Ghidorah. thoughts on the debate flip from side clear battles that do not fall into the With that in mind, though, fans of the franchise to side and to the audience it simply trap of being almost unwatchable as should not think that they are about to experience feels like you’re watching a long tennis creature blends into creature. Instead a cinematic masterpiece because Godzilla: King of rally... except with a lot more confusion. the battles easily overshadow every- the Monsters is far from that. While director Michael The third underused actor is Sally thing else in the film and at least make Dougherty, who is mainly known for directing horror Hawkins who seems badly miscast as a the trip to the cinema feel worthwhile. films like Krampus, and screenwriter Zach Shields doctor again investigating Godzilla and To sum up, Godzilla: King of the the rise of the other Titans. As someone Monsters does overshadow its predeces- who has put in brilliant performances sor but its poor script means it simply in films like The Shape Of Water and doesn’t live up to some of the more Happy-Go-Lucky, here she is wasted intelligent Godzilla films, including in a role that would normally go to an 2016’s Shin Godzilla. This is really a up-and-coming star instead of one of film for those that like action to totally Hollywood’s elite. In fact the only star of dominate the film they are watching. this movie who can hold her head high is The film does deliver when it comes to young actress Millie Bobby Brown who monsters and epic battle sequences but backs up her role in one of the world’s just don’t expect it to come close the most watched television shows, Stranger memorable characterisation that we saw Things, with another credible perfor- in Kong: Skull Island. It’s for that rea- mance here as the rest of the cast around son we say that while you will probably her sinks thanks to a shallow script. struggle to remember any of the charac- The one thing that does save this as ter’s names once the final credits have a film, though, are the action sequenc- rolled, at least you will have a plethora es. If you enjoyed films like Battle: Los of monster battles that you won’t be able Angeles, then this is certainly the film to wait to tell your friends about. for you. Instead of following the modern day tradition of Hollywood blockbust- David Griffiths has been working as a ers, Godzilla: King of the Monsters does film and music reviewer for over 20 years. not simply hit a lull and then cap things That time has seen him work in radio, off with an epic battle as a finale. In- television and in print. You can follow stead the film sees a number of full-on him at www.facebook.com/subculture battles, including an amazing Arctic entertainmentaus

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Shouldhen asked this question Iby a friend, get any a dog? Paw prints in the sand. Photo: Trinity Kubassek / Pexels UNLEASHED dog owner is doubtless going to answer, “Yes!” Dogs are affectionate animals Russell D Russell that can have positive effects on all of [email protected] us. A dog is a compassionate friend, an entertainer, a protector and a teacher. It’s no wonder that so many kids dream I would of having a dog as a pet. However, many always people consider dogs as smelly, hair-shedding nui- Wsances that poop everywhere and bring dirt inside argue the house. Others perceive them as a menace and that the benefits a source of various diseases and allergies. So why of having a dog far should you get a dog? outweigh any nega- They are an exuberant friend tives. That said, it’s Having a dog as a companion can have serious health not something to benefits, including preventing depression and loneli- ness. Dogs are always ready and willing, regardless of rush into. the weather or day of the week. They become our best friends, a trusted confidant – who hasn’t had a heart- Kids can also improve their skills by rush into. If you have any questions to-heart with their dog? – and an all-round cool com- reading aloud to their dog. A dog will be about what you might be getting your- panion to hang out with. a kind listener who won’t interrupt and self into, you can call us for a chat about A cuddle or a playful interaction with a dog stimu- won’t criticise them for their mistakes. what owning a dog is really all about. lates a hormone called oxytocin which soothes the Thus, by reading to a dog, your kid can anxiety system, and being free of anxiety is a plus for effectively improve the fluency of their If you would like some more information anyone. Dogs are also the master socialiser. Usually speech and reduce fear of speaking on canine training, or behavioural is- you can walk past people on a road or a beach and ex- aloud. This is why the Waggin’ Tail Tu- sues, then please to contact us on 091 654 change nothing more than a nod. But if you have a dog, tor programme we run here in Phuket 1960, email [email protected], people often want to chat. has become so successful. or check our website www.k9pointacad- emy.com. CPA is the only K9 organisa- They help us to maintain good health In short, I would always argue that tion in Thailand accredited with the Cer- As well as having a positive impact on our mental the benefits of having a dog far outweigh tification Council for Professional Dog health, there is no doubt that having a dog can have a any negatives that you might ponder Trainers (CCPDT), and as an American positive impact on our physical health too. Dogs love, over. That said, it’s not something to Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluator. and need, exercise. They love to run, chase, play and sometimes even swim, which means you have to get up and out with them. You don’t need to start signing up for 10k runs every day, but a good walk, with a bit of play, does far more good than sitting on the sofa.

They protect us We live in a very safe environment in Phuket, but hav- ing a dog provides just that little bit of extra protection. Dogs are likely to bark at strange noises in the mid- dle of the night that we may otherwise not notice. The smell of an unfamiliar person approaching the house can also trigger a bark or two, sending would-be bur- glars scrambling away.

They help our kids I’m not much of an advocate for ‘getting a dog for our kids’. Whilst in principal this has huge merit, the re- ality is that taking care of the dog is likely to become largely the parents’ responsibility, and if you’re not prepared for that, it can lead to problems. That said, having a dog is often awesome for kids, and by simply spending time with a dog, they can develop various Walkies. Photo: Artem Bali / Pexels skills and learn more about responsibility.

@thephuketnews 16 ENVIRONMENT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 World Oceans Day A time to reflect on plastic in Phuket

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plastic waste. A serious matter indeed. eries, aquaculture, food security labour Dr Peter W Harris Koh Siray. The challenges facing our oceans at sea, migration by sea, human traf- merican explorer Victor Ves- have been a talking point for some ficking, building resilience on climate covo recently broke the world time. World Oceans Day, observed change impacts, ecotourism, policy record for the deepest ever on June 8 each year, was officially making and management. dive after descending to the declared by the UN in 2008, but its ori- While each country marks the day bottom of the Mariana Trench gins can be traced back to a proposal differently according to how the ocean in the western Pacific Ocean by the Canadian government back in affects them and how they affect the in a submersible. Some 11 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de ocean, there is a particular poignancy kilometres down, in the deep- Janeiro, Brazil, some 26 years ago. with Thailand. The country is one of est explored part of the ocean, Victor The theme for World Oceans Day five Asian countries which dumps more Aobserved several marine creatures, one 2019 in Thailand is “Gender and Thai plastic in the ocean than the rest of of which is a potentially new species. Seas” with a goal to build greater the world combined. Thailand has poor However, it’s his other more devastat- ocean and gender literacy and discover waste processing infrastructure and ing discoveries that caught the world’s possible ways to promote gender equal- the petroleum-based non-biodegradable attention: a plastic bag and sweet ity in ocean-related activities. Focus plastics seriously impact health and wrappers. This suggests that the very will be on marine scientific research, marine life, releasing toxins into land- deepest oceans are the repositories of marine biodiversity conservation, fish- fill, rivers and, indeed, oceans. In Phuket specifically, each person on the island generates 1.13 kilograms of waste per day (50% of which is bio- degradable). That’s over 1,000 tonnes of waste sent to the Saphan Hin incin- erator every day. education centres established. The point of marking international However, if these efforts in Phuket, days is not to scaremonger, but to and particularly in Koh Siray, are to educate about the issues of concern, seriously reduce waste and plastic, mobilise change and celebrate achieve- they will need a coordinated, long-term ments. World Oceans Day is a good approach by districts, municipali- time to focus on serious initiatives that ties, hotels, retail outlets, community can help reduce plastic and waste on groups and schools, including educa- the island and look back at how far tion programmes and a change in we’ve come. community attitudes. The aim should I celebrated some of Phuket’s great not be just to reduce waste, but to turn community initiatives in a previous it into a sustainable business to im- article – Trash Talk – such as Trash prove income for local communities too. Hero Phuket who run regular beach With this in mind, a strategic plan- cleans and Precious Plastic Phuket ning forum will be held in July – date who repurpose plastic into a whole host to be confirmed – to discuss the seri- of beau­tiful, practical objects. ous action necessary to tackle the Also of note are the Happy Green issues facing Koh Siray. All members World Foundation’s educational pro- of the community who have a strong grammes about waste, water and interest in this project are invited to energy which teach children between participate. The aim is to elevate Koh 6 and 12 years old sustainable behav- Siray’s position as a centre for tourism, iour through a colourfully-illustrated take firm action on waste and water activity guide, student book and game. management, tackle the serious issues These are currently be­ing translated of the sea gypsy village and around the into Thai by students at British In- port, provide high quality education ternational School, Phuket – BISP, and health services and examine new sponsored by the Tourism Authority of sustainable economic businesses. Thailand and in partnership with the Phuket Hotels Association. Dr Peter W Harris is the Chair of the Avid readers of The Phuket News Asia Pacific Environmental Network will know about the environmental ef- (APEN) Thailand/Australia. APEN, forts at Koh Siray. The inhabitants of originally established in Australia and the island, which is joined by a bridge now established in Thailand, aims to Phuket Town, battle with a monu- to contribute to building sustainable mental amount of plastic waste. Help communities, including water, waste, was at hand on Apr 29, though, when energy and biodiversity, with a strong a huge collaborative effort, compris- commitment to social justice. ing staff from Rassada Municipality, 70 Australian military personnel and If you would like to participate in the community groups, saw a tonne of strategic planning forum, contact Dr waste collected and four sustainable Harris via email at [email protected]

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ach month, StandUp Asia brings some of the best inter- national comedic talent on the circuit to vibrant, multicul- tural audiences at the Mar- riott Resort, Merlin Beach. This month, on Monday, June 10, will see Glenn Wool from Canada, Aidan Jones from Australia andE Kyle Legacy from the UK take to the stage for a side-splitting evening of original comedy. Here’s what to expect. Wool in denim. Aidan ‘Taco’ Jones. The laughs have started already with Kyle Legacy.

Glenn Wool Aidan Jones Using his gift for crowd work, Lega- as himself. Once there, he reveals a skill “Effortlessly funny with an affability “An effortless and vulnerable charm cy has been dominating the Australian for surreal interludes in the absurd, that other comics can only dream of.” – seldom seen on the stand-up stage, comedy circuit and making appearanc- showing his genuine childlike sense of The Guardian even from the most famous comic es at every major festival around the wonder at the world around him. Glenn Wool began his comedy minds.” – The Music world. His credits include opening for career in 1995 in his hometown of Van- Aidan Jones is known to his friends Erik Griffin, performing at the Com- Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. couver. Three years later, Wool moved as Taco because the first girl he ever edy Store in Sydney, London and Los Tickets are on sale now from B350 to London and quickly became an es- kissed thought he looked Mexican. Angeles and having a sold-out show at (early bird), B600 (show only), B950 tablished star on the London circuit Jones is actually half Australian and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017. (burger, two Moosehead beverages and before becoming a globally recognised half Colombian as his Mum got preg- Legacy is moving up the comedy show), B1,200 (hotel buffet and show) name and dominating the internation- nant when she backpacked around ladder and becoming one of Sydney’s or B1,450 (VIP, free-flow drinks from al circuit, performing to huge crowds South American in her 20s – not a joke. favourite MCs. He operates in what 7-10pm and meet-and-greet with the in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jones began his comedy career in seems to be an eccentric haze, lifting comedians). Get your tickets via the USA, South Africa, and across Europe. 2012. Five years later, he performed the audience to the same high spirits Phuket Ticketmaster website. Wool’s credits include John Oliver’s his first full run at the 2017 Edin- New York Stand-Up Show, The Green burgh Fringe with his solo show The Room with Paul Provenza, 8 Out of Abersham Flat before touring the show 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, in Dublin, Barcelona, Paris and Berlin. Russell Howard’s Good News and In 2018, Jones returned to Aus- numerous others. In 2016, Wool was tralia, performing sold-out runs at the featured on The John Bishop Show Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Come- (BBC One) and hosted a new NBC se- dy Festival. Jones has now brought his ries Before the Morning After. new special 52 Days to Australia after In 2017 and 2018, you would have another sell-out run at the Edinburgh caught Wool touring with Reginald D Fringe in 2018. Hunter, heard him on the Freestyle The hilariously honest stand-up podcast with Frankie Boyle and seen and storytelling of Jones is unlike any- him on Doug Stanhope’s The Comedi- thing you will see. ans’ Comedian’s Comedian at Austin, TX’s South by Southwest. Kyle Legacy Wool has been nominated for Best “The LeBron James of Comedy.”– The International Stand Up at the New Australian Times Zealand Comedy Awards and twice Kyle Legacy made his TV debut on Best Headliner at the Chortle Awards. Russell Brand’s hit show Brand X in Described by The Scotsman as a 2012, and he has been on stage ever “masterpiece of comedy”, Wool is bound since. Born and raised in Liverpool, to entertain with his brand of cleverly Legacy now tours the globe with the subversive comedy. popular comedy collective Laugh Mob.

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Donna and Kiki. Sam, Suz, Gemma, Faye, Donna, Lauren, Michelle and Kiki. RIDE 4 KIDS CHARITY CYCLISTS CELEBRATE RAISING OVER B1 MILLION On May 27, riders from around Phuket jumped in the saddle and cycled 700 kilometres through Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Trang over six days to raise money for The Good Shepherd, Phuket Has Been Good To Us and Outrigger’s Share 4 Change Program. They had much to celebrate at their welcome home party at Outrigger’s Metzo’s Bar and Bistro on June 1 as they broke their target of raising B1 million for these worthy causes. Well done all. The Phuket News was a proud media sponsor.

Thanyawat Charnpinij, Deputy Governor of Phuket, presided over the opening ceremony. Hundreds of guests turned out for the event. GRAND OPENING MARKS LAUNCH OF MONTAZURE LAKESIDE IN PHUKET Hundreds of guests, including investors, local officials and members of the media, gathered together to witness the grand opening of MGallery Residence MontAzure Lakeside’s show suite on May 24. Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit presided over the opening ceremony, after which guests viewed studios and one-bedroom residences whilst savouring delicious food and beverages and enjoying the sea breeze and stunning sunset.

Class of 2019 in song. Bright futures ahead. UWC THAILAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATE On May 25, UWC Thailand International School celebrated the graduation of 58 students from more than 30 countries. Although many of them will study abroad on partial or full scholarships, Thailand will always be one of their favourite places to call home. They will be missed. thephuketnews @thephuketnews 20 EVENTS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019

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All you can eat BBQ Ribs night ards that is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, 6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served is professionally timed by Sportstats Asia, and with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauc- is certified by AIMS (Association of Internation- es. Reservation recommended. 295 baht P.P. al Marathons and Distance Races). Laguna [email protected], 081 891 4381. Phuket Marathon 2019 offers six distances: 2 km Kids Run, 5 km and 10.5 km will take place on Saturday 8th June in the afternoon while the Half Marathon (21.0975 km), Marathon (42.195 km) and Marathon Relay (42.195 km) will take place on Sunday 9th June in the morning. For the full schedule, visit http://www.phuketmara- thon.com/race-schedule 9 Grow Boating Networking The Greatest Show presented JUN Evening - June 2019 by HeadStart Dance Academy SUN This month’s Grow Boating we are delighted Ladies and gentlemen / Boys and girls ... Wit- to announce that Asteri, a sister company to ness something you’ve never seen before, Asia Yacht Agency, will be our drinks sponsors. heard before, dreamt of before ... An amazing GLENN WOOL IN PHUKET Asteri is the official distributor for Thailand for show in Phuket! “ The Greatest Show” present- Do not miss GLENN WOOL (CAN) with spe- Zodiac, Bombard and Avon RIB’s. www.asiay- ed by HeadStart Dance Academy on Saturday cial guest AIDAN TACO JONES (AUS) and achtagency.com/ There will be a light buffet 8 June 2019 at 6.30pm with over 150 perform- host KYLE LEGACY (UK) at Phuket Marriott, sponsored by the Speakeasy Yacht Club and ers in the Sport Hall of Headstart International Merlin Beach on Monday, 10th June. Tickets special prices on your favourite local drinks. school Phuket. 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Singapore and Swedish Chamber of Com- ever! The brunch starts from 12:00 noon featur- merce Thailand, cordially invites you to BCCT ing culinary delights ranging. THB 2,600++ per 11 Multi-Chambers Phuket Briefing & Network- 17 person for food only. Reservation is essential: ing on Thursday 13th June at X2 Vibe Phuket +66 (0) 76 316 40 The Surin Phuket, Pansea JUN Patong from 5 – 9 pm. The briefing by Grant JUN Beach, 118 Moo 3, Cherngtalay Phuket 83110, TUE Thornton Chairman, Chris Cracknell, will cover MON [email protected], +66 (0) 76 316 current global economy updates, followed by 400, +66 (0) 76 621 590. networking. For booking, please call 02-651- 5350 or e-mail Urosesri at urosesri@bccthai. com 30 SUN JUN Da Endorphine Live Charity Benefit ANDAMAN CATCH TUESDAY All ticket proceeds will be donate to benefit Every Tuesday our culinary team prepare a the destination kids foundation supporting or- special Andaman Catch menu featuring our phanages across Thailand. Get your tickets fish of the day selection prepared in one of at EVENTPOP. Hard Rock Cafe Phuket, Hard three ways, a special seafood appetiser and Rock Cafe Phuket, 076 366 381. a sweet finish dessert. Pair your catch with one of our sommelier selections special offers, available Tuesday only. 950* Baht. 18.30 - 22.00 www.salaphuket.com Advance bookings Phuket Wellness are recommended - 076 33 8888. *Subject to Connection 2019 20 10% service charge and 7% value added tax. (registration free is 12,000 baht) Free Oli- 2 Major Freshwater Fishing Sala Phuket. goscan testing (8,000 baht value). Novotel JUN Events Phokeethra Hotel Phuket, heatantiaging@ THU June 30th and July 6th. 2 Major Freshwater gmail.com, 061 401 0345 Fishing Events at the amazing Exotic Fishing Thailand. Huge prizes valued at 1 million Thai Baht. Free entry for spectators, great afternoon out for the family. Exotic Fishing Thailand, Ex- otic Fishing Thailand, Phang Nga, exoticfish- 14 [email protected], English 088 379 9377 JUN and Thai 081 199 5922. Thai Night Buffet FRI PIWC June Lunch Experience Authentic Thai Food. Let’s take For all those who like good Italian food, please a tasteful journey through Thai cuisine, Baan join us on Thursday the 20th June. At L’ Opera Talay is feature a tempting selections of tradi- Ristorante Italiano. Members - 700 baht. Non 9 tional Thai food and local Phuket delicacies. Members/Guests - 850 baht. Registration is at Enjoy with a variety of live station; Thai papaya 11.30 with seating for lunch at 12 noon. Please AUG salad, spicy soup and much more to give a RSVP on Facebook or email me at shelpmitch- FRI true taste of Thailand. THB 950++ per person. [email protected] Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 10 pm. Reserva- tion, Angsana Laguna Phuket, fbreservation- [email protected], 076 358 500. 25 12 TUE JUN WED JUN Phuket Business Networking - PropertyGuru Thailand June 2019 Property Awards 2019 A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that in- Celebrate Thailand’s finest developers by nom- cludes the first 3 drinks and a light buffet. Make inating them for the industry’s most prestigious sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting awards. With a professionally run judging sys- to know each other is what PBN is all about. tem supervised by the award-winning team of Location - Grizzly’s Sports Bar Kathu. 086 479 Licker Pastry Invasion BDO, one of the world’s largest auditing and 747, facebook.com/phuketbusinesnetworking accountancy firms, the Asia Property Awards is Ribs, beats, brews - June 25-28, 2019. Jason Licker, celebrity pas- the gold standard in real estate. Gala Dinner & Wednesday try chef, comes to Phuket Marriott Resort & Awards on 9 August 2019 at The Athenee Ho- Spa, Merlin Beach for a week of pop-up inter- tel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with nationally-acclaimed desserts. Jason Licker’s sweet corn chowder, blue cheese salad, moist win at Iron Chef Thailand makes him one of the cornbread and finished off with a bread and 15 most elite pastry chefs in the global desserts butter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flow- scene. Chef Licker reached the highest honor ing and your toes tapping as you wash down JUN with a James Beard nomination with Asian- those tender ribs with a bucket of craft brews. SAT accented desserts in the category of “Cooking Full Rack set 1,400 Baht, half Rack set 1,100 from a Professional Point of View,” a self-pub- EVERY DAY Baht. Reservations, SALA Phuket, events@ lished book based on his culinary adventures. salaphuket.com, 076-338-888 Reservation, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, narattiya.phochanahan@marri- ott.com, 076 335 300. 13 JUN 29 THU JUN Charity Dinner - Lions Club SAT Phuket Pearl Prime at Rock Salt Charity Dinner “Open Your Heart” at Maikhao Prime at Rock Salt is the home of smoke and Garden Grill & Restaurant (MBC Condotel), fire at Naiharn Beach. An exclusive eatery, a yearly fund-raiser by Lions Club of Phuket Prime offers a collection of roasted, smoked Pearl for community projects aimed to help and chargrilled creations from its custom- children in need. Live music, auction, dinner designed kitchen. The al fresco dining expe- BCCT Multi-Chamber Phuket and much more. Come to support our project. rience is completed with panoramic ocean If you can’t join us but want to support our pro- views across Naiharn Beach. Open Daily 6.00 Networking & Briefing jects, you can make a donation. 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BOATS, YACHTS FOR SALE CARS, TRUCKS FOR SALE PROPERTY WANTED Mandala Condo Freehold Wanted Car for sale Foreign Freehold Wanted for Mandala Condominium in Kamala. Please email 42ft Sport Yacht, Bought 30th Dec 2015 we paid baht 1,500,000 details to [email protected]. Reduced Price sell for 890,000 or nearest offer. 062 956 Monterey 415SY. Perfect condition. 1 owner. 5777. Regular maintenance in authorised centers. Twin Volvo IPS600 435hp, joystick control, URGENT 3 Bedroom Condo Wanted Engine Hours: 670. Furuno radar. GPS. B6,900,000. 0878970501. Car for sale Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ 2.8 CC. 4X4 For sale Looking for 3 Bed Condo/Apartment any area of Phuket for 3million Thai Baht or English 095 420 9662 Thai 082 629 1419 jan- thereabouts. Please email [email protected]. Thanks! B3,000,000, Mike thisa jaikwang, 199/14 หม ู่ 5 ตำ�บลศร ีส ุนทร อำ�เภอ FOR SALE AIR BERTH ถล าง จังหวัดภ ูเก็ต, [email protected], M320 B 725,000 SPORTING GOODS, EXERCISE 250,000THB incl VAT. For boat up to 32 feet / 9.5 metres. Contact: Asia Yacht Agency Co., Ltd. [email protected], 081- Car For Sale Ford Fiesta 2012 For sale English 095 420 GYM EQUIPMENT - 894 -3234 (French/English), 086-269-0808 (Thai/English). 9662 Thai 082 629 1419 Janthisa Jaik- TREADMILL wang, 199/14 หม ู่ 5 ตำ�บลศร ีสุนทร อำ�เภอถลาง LIFE FITNESS F1 TREADMILL - FOLD- จ ังหว ัดภ ูเก ็ต, B 250,000 info@lifestyleinthai- ABLE Brand new: THB 35,000+(VAT) BUSINESSES FOR SALE land.com, 0826291419 from retail price of 188,000 Compact foldable treadmill. 35000, carolinela- Refurbished [email protected], +66869504961 Subaru XV Restaurant & Bar Cross trek bought new 2013. Well main- URGENT SALE Recently refurbished restaurant & bar for sale in tained, glass coating, rust proofing, new tires, Karon, Phuket, with accom located above. CCTV fit- single owner. Must see! Nicha Residence, PROPERTY FOR SALE ted throughout the building. The business is up for sale 0892873128. for 1.9MB or near offer and includes all fixtures, fittings and stock at point of sale. 062 210 1368. [email protected] Apartment Block in Soi MEMBERSHIPS Ta-Eiad Amazing residential block for sale compris- Golden Business ing of 5 x 190sqm fully furnished 3 Bedroom BLUE CANYON GOLF MEMBERSHIP Units. Highest quality fixtures and finishing’s Opportunity 425,000 THB and Seller pays the transfer fee. For more information call 098 URGENT SALE 946 0709. Rob George. with exceptional build quality. All units have Brand new two story massage shop for sale with high internal surround sound systems and wireless internet routed in the walls. end furniture. 10 Beds, 6 chairs and nail Salon. Great Full Western kitchen in all units. Rooftop Salt Water Swimming Pool with opportunity for high season. B900,000 ono, Lek, Soi 8 person Jacuzzi and bar. Spectacular panoramic views. Units currently Post Office, Patong Beach Road, [email protected], 099 362 7979 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS being rented out with almost 100% occupancy, so fantastic investment op- portunity. Potential returns of 9% per annum. B61,500,000, Tina, phuket@ BABY GRAND w/ DISC PLAYER thairesidential.com CARS, TRUCKS FOR RENT “Classic” Baby Grand Piano with “Disc Player”. In perfect condition. 7 years old. Original price 428,000 THB. 170,000, Phuket Town, daryldavies9@gmail. com, 080 159 5239 Car rental @fair prices URGENT We offer car rentals at affordable prices. Monthly from 10,000 Baht. Daily PROPERTY WANTED from 400 Baht. Call us to find out what we offer. 10,000 Monthly. Stig Johansson, 110/78 Moo 2 The Chava Surin - Freehold T Paklok A Thalang 83110 Phuket, [email protected], 0848474377. Hi, Am looking for a Freehold Condominium Unit at The Chava in Surin. Please email details to mick11468@@gmail.com . Many thanks! Michael

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OCEAN FRONT VILLA 3 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 10 meter in- finity swimming pool, maid quarter, fully furnished and ready to move in, usable area of over 330 sqm, very convenient located in a gated community at the south end of Aopor, 50 meter from the ocean, 150 meter from the new Sheraton Grand Bay Resort , 3 minutes from Grand Aopor Marina, 20 minutes from Airport and shopping centers, for sale directly by owner 22.9 mln. + 66 95 0147888.

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Magnificent property with private ele- vator, 4 bedroom suites/6 bathrooms 1 Bed Condo Sale as well as 2 living areas, European Rawai design kitchen, games room, bar, Saturdays Residence beautiful condo sauna, steam room and wonderful in Rawai. Tastefully decorated with pool deck with in-ground jacuzzi, infinity pool and waterfall. Fabulous property class. Short drive to beach. All condo reduced to 65 million Baht for quick sale. 0898737075. amenities. Looks so good that you do Renovated 3bed Home need to see to believe. You will fall in Boat Lagoon love at first sight. B6,300,000, Dimi- AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Beau- try, [email protected], 082 tifully renovated & decorated 1 Bedroom Condo Kata 030 7199 3bed+mezzanine, 250 sqm contempo- Sale rary house featuring: boat berth, roof- Lovely condo at Utopia Kata for Sale. Com- top jacuzzi, open kitchen, wine cooler, pleted in 2017 and close to Kata Beach. Fully 2 parkings, storage & laundry area. B furnished. Close to restaurants and ameni- 1 Bed Condo in 75,000 per month, Henry Cumberlege, ties. Great views. Rental programme. Full Kamala [email protected] facilities. Dimtry, 082 030 7199. B7,100,000 MontAzure Twinpalms Resi- dence-Great condo located in Kamala. The ultimate in luxury. Mai Khao 1 bed condo Has got to be seen to be be- for sale lieved. Fantastic facilities in this Mai Khao beach condo. Great new condo- resort condo. B15,800,000, Tina, hotel. 470 meters from the sea. 36 sqm. 0872699206. Wonderful place in Phuket. B3.5mn, +66812958526, Victoria. Stunning Ocean PASAK LAND 2 Bed Condo Bangtao Views! PASAK LAND 3.9MB 510 sq.m. 4 bed/bath large pool villa. Privately Phuket Chanote located in Cape Heights Cape Yamu. Mandala Condominium - Wonderful spa- 3.9MB 510 sq.m. Chanote Private location in prestige area. Furnished. Gardens. Fiber WiFi. cious condo. Great location near Bangtao Outstanding Value. 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thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 SPORT 29 Mercedes goes in for the kill Expectations of Ferrari remain flat despite power advantage BOX OF power unit upgrades this for pole and victory, it would season, bringing it to last still have to find a way around NEUTRALS month’s Spanish Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton. only to find it had little im- Hamilton has owned the Michael Lamonato [email protected] pact on its package’s overall Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in competitiveness. Mercedes, the modern era, with his six he long straights of on the other hand, has kept victories placing him only one the Circuit Gilles its powder dry and is poised win behind all-time record- TVilleneuve are to bring its first update of the holder Michael Schumacher. supposed to favour Ferrari’s year to the circuit at which Indeed Montreal is one of class-leading engine, but the power is crucial. the Briton’s happiest hunt- hapless Italian team’s first win Worse, the Circuit Gilles ing grounds, equalled only of the season feels no closer Villeneuve is a notably smooth by his six wins in the United to reality at this weekend’s track at which only slow-speed States, Hungarian and Chinese Canadian Grand Prix. corners break up the straights, grands prix. It’s becoming increasingly making tyre warm-up more He’s in fine form to equal difficult – some would say difficult than at circuits com- Schumacher’s Canada record impossible – to envision a prising faster turns that put too, for despite Hamilton as- situation in which Ferrari higher energy loads through sessing his first six races as mounts the top step of the the car. “quite an average performance podium purely on merit Tyre warm-up has already from myself”, his four wins in 2019. Despite its strong Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton leaves the pits during the qualifying session been identified as a chief and two second-place finishes showings during testing and at the Monaco street circuit on May 25. Photo: Boris Horvat / AFP problem for Ferrari. The team make for his strongest-ever flashes of speed through has openly admitted it is yet start to a season. the year to date, Mercedes Valtteri Bottas being hit by sugar hit into a sustained per- led the power stakes since last to fully grasp Pirelli’s new If there were ever a time has proved it has a car Max Verstappen in the pit formance in Canada, which it season, it’d be reasonable to thinner-tread tyres, which for Ferrari to snap out of formidable on street circuits lane, dropping him to third. pencilled in as a near-certain assume a repeat of Sebastian have been designed with a its 2019 funk – for both the and permanent tracks, in slow Ironically Sebastian Vettel victory earlier in the season. Vettel’s lights-to-flag Canadian higher operating window to sake of the championship as corners and sweeping bends claimed his and Ferrari’s best The Circuit Gilles Vil- victory in 2018 should be on ameliorate the overheating well as for the team’s own and during the daytime or in result of the year by pick- leneuve is one of the fastest the cards this time around. problems suffered at some self-esteem – the Canadian the night alike. ing up second behind Lewis tracks on the calendar. Up- However, even this final circuits last year. Grand Prix would be it. It’s The latest body blow came Hamilton. wards of 45% of a driver’s time refuge of Ferrari optimism But if Ferrari managed to just a shame that the odds are at the Monaco Grand Prix, But hope springs eternal, is spent hard on the throttle, comes with some serious overcome both Mercedes’s steeply stacked against the which Mercedes would have and this weekend Ferrari will putting a premium on engine caveats. For one, Ferrari has engine upgrade and its tyre Italians in an increasingly completely controlled but for attempt to convert its podium power, and given Ferrari has already blown its first of two troubles sufficient to challenge silver-coloured season.

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Different generations of runners will take part in the marathon Italy’s Sabrina Polito won the wom- this weekend. Photo: Naratip en’s race in 2018. Photo: Naratip Srisupab / SEALs Sports Images Srisupab / SEALs Sports Images Laguna takes centre stage Continued from page 32 Personal Best times, but also to the past few years. Sport promotes a awareness and funds towards raising funds and profiles, and we are ...The annual event also has been families. This year the 2km and healthy lifestyle and running events Laguna Phuket Foundation’s proud that Laguna Phuket Marathon awarded Gold for “Best Sport Event 5km races sold out well in advance can help to raise awareness and Children First Fund (CFF) to support continues to support Laguna Phuket Venue In Thailand” at the 2018 of the registration deadline. funds for meaningful causes. Laguna more than 400 underprivileged Foundation’s Children First Fund, SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry An independent study of the 2018 Phuket Marathon leads the way in children in seven orphanages in and for the first time this year the Awards & Conference. event found that its economic impact both endeavours, very much in sync Phuket. You can help them now UNHCR,” added Floesser. “We have broken our own entry was B146,818,481 with international with Laguna Phuket’s aspirations,” by making a direct donation upon Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019 record every year and still with nearly participants staying an average of 10 said Anthony Loh, Vice President event registration or contact us at offers six distances: 2km Kids Run, three months to go we have already days over the period and their top of Laguna Phuket. [email protected].” 5km and 10.5km will take place on surpassed last year’s entry numbers,” three areas of spend were meals / “I believe Laguna Phuket Beyond a running event, Laguna Saturday, June 8 in the afternoon commented Roman Floesser, General food & beverage, accommodation Marathon’s success as a leading Phuket Marathon has grown to while the Half Marathon (21.0975km), Manager of the event’s organiser, and local transportation. mass-participation sporting event support the local community. In Marathon (42.195km) and Marathon GAA Events. “With the largest international in Asia Pacific and a fund raising addition to supporting Laguna Phuket Relay (42.195km) will take place “Runners of all abilities and fields of any running event in platform that has a positive impact Foundation’s Children First Fund, on Sunday, June 9 in the morning. nationalities are set to compete and Thailand, and the attraction to ‘Run on the local community, together this year the event is supporting the what is particularly encouraging for Paradise’, Laguna Phuket Marathon with Laguna Phuket’s outstanding UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) For the full race schedule, visit us and for the island is that more than has become a leading destination hospitality capacity, has significantly and their efforts to build a better http://www.phuketmarathon.com/ 80% of the runners are from outside marathon in Southeast Asia and a contributed to the resort’s ultimate future for refugees, forcibly displaced race-schedule. of Phuket; travelling from overseas significant revenue generator for recognition as Best Sports Event communities and stateless people. and around Thailand to take part in the local economy,” the event’s Venue in Thailand last November. “Running has become very For more information, visit www. the event and enjoy Phuket’s famed organisers said in a release issued “This June, Laguna Phuket will popular in recent years and it’s phuketmarathon.com or www. hospitality,” he added. earlier this year. once again welcome thousands great to see more and more people facebook.com/phuketmarathon. The continuing success of the “It’s delightful to have witnessed of runners and spectators to our enjoying a healthy activity. At the event has spread to not just athletes the steady growth of the running beautiful destination resort. We same time, we are seeing runners Live89.5 is a proud media partner looking to conquer the course with community in Thailand, especially in encourage all to join us in raising supporting charitable causes through of the Laguna Phuket Marathon

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 SPORT 31 All eyes on World Cup women Tournament kicks off Friday with interest at a new high come forward. arrive embroiled in a legal will be absent from the World FOOTBALL “I was a bit scared about dispute with their federation. Cup. She is boycotting the

Peter Berlin the Parc des Princes, but the They want to be paid the national team even though opening match sold out in same as the US men’s team, Norway pays women and he women’s World Cup five minutes.” who remain also-rans inter- men internationals the same, kicks off today (June The enthusiastic demand nationally. because she believes that more T7) amid unprecedented for tickets has surprised the Women’s Ballon D'Or needs to be done to improve attention as hosts France take hosts. winner Ada Hegerberg, who the way women footballers on South Korea in Paris. “We didn’t see it com- scored a hat trick for Lyon in are treated. “It’s going to be a remark- ing,” said Erwan Le Prevost, the Champions League final, AFP able World Cup. The level of head of the local organising competition four years on committee. from the last one has expo- Jean-Michel Aulas, the Live Sports TV Schedule nentially increased,” said Jill Dzsenifer Marozsan (left) president of Lyon, told AFP *Times may be subject to change Ellis, coach of the US team, is set to star for Germany. that “it was a gamble at the SPORT START STOP EVENT TEAMS / INFO the reigning champions. Photo: Jamie Sabau time that we bid for the Friday 7th June Rugby Union 14:30 16:30 Super XV Highlanders v. Bulls “Different teams are now games.” 16:40 18:30 Super XV Reds v. Blues rising and it’s going to be a pean Championships. Japan is a tipping point for the Aulas believes the im- Rugby League 15:00 17:00 NRL Rabbitohs v. Knights very open World Cup and and Norway have both won women’s game where I think provement of the French team 17:00 19:00 NRL Wests v. Raiders Aussie Rules 16:30 19:30 AFL Richmond v. Geelong Cats we’re excited to go out there the World Cup once. it’s just going to go boom,” and the rise of fan interest Cricket 16:20 00:30 WC 2019 – Bristol Pakistan V. Sri Lanka and attack it.” However the power of the England manager Phil Nev- are linked. Tennis 17:30 00:00 France Open, Paris Men’s Semi-Finals Saturday 8th June Interest from the public is Americans and Germans is ille said. “We are in a virtuous Rugby Union 14:30 16:30 Super XV Crusaders v. Rebels high with both semi-finals and set to be challenged now that Yet, as they prepared to circle with an audience that 16:40 18:30 Super XV Waratahs v. Brumbies the final, all to be played at some of the other traditional try to emulate the men’s na- will come and watch,” he said. 20:00 22:00 Super XV Lions v. Hurricanes 22:10 00:00 Super XV Stormers v. Sunwolves the 69,000-capacity Groupa- football powers, who for years tional team and win the World In many countries, Rugby League 16:30 18:30 NRL Cowboys v. Sea eagles ma Stadium in Lyon, sold out did not take women’s football Cup, France’s women’s team women’s football remains Aussie Rules 16:30 19:30 AFL Adelaide Crows v. GWS Giants as well as the opening game seriously, are catching up. received a reminder that they an afterthought, yet even in Motor Racing 00:45 02:15 Formula 1 Qualifying - Montreal Cricket 16:30 00:30 WC 2019 – Cardiff England v. Bangladesh at the Parc des Princes. The England and France, are still not quite equal. the nations where women’s 19:30 03:30 WC 2019 – Taunton Afghanistan v. New Zealand cheapest group game tickets ranked third and fourth in They had to move out of football is strongest, players Tennis 19:30 22:00 France Open Women’s Singles Final are just nine euros (B320). the world, arrive with genuine their rooms in the “chateau” feel attitudes are not changing 22:00 00:00 France Open Men’s Doubles Final Sunday 9th June The United States are hopes of winning the title. on the grounds at Clairefon- fast enough. Rugby Union 14:20 16:00 Super XV Jaguares v. Sharks (rpt) the queens of the game after Spain, the Netherlands and taine, the French football The US team, whose pop- Motor Racing 00:00 00:45 Formula 1 Raceday - Montreal 00:45 03:00 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix winning the World Cup three Italy are all in the top 15, with federation’s luxurious training ularity in their homeland has Cricket 16:20 00:30 WC 2019 – The Oval India v. Australia times and the Olympics four the Dutch reigning European base, when the men’s squad been the financial motor that Tennis 16:20 19:30 French Open Women’s Doubles Final times and that experience is champions. arrived last week to prepare has driven women’s football, 19:30 23:00 French Open Men’s Singles Final clearly visible in their cur- The 24-team format means for two Euro 2020 qualifiers. rent lineup. the group phase will elimi- There are other subtle At the end of May, FIFA nate only eight teams. The differences. calculated that the US had top two nations in each of When France hosted the collected 1,893 caps between the six groups and the four men’s World Cup and Euros, them and included eight play- best third-place finishers will the finals were held at the ers with at least 100 interna- qualify. 80,000-capacity Stade de tional appearances. Among That means the underdogs France. A large proportion of them Carli Lloyd has 274 know that one victory could the matches at this summer caps, Alex Morgan 163 and be enough to reach the second are taking place in stadiums Becky Sauerbrunn 158. round. with a capacity of 25,000 For France, the key mem- “Aside from USA, France or less. bers of the Lyon team that has and the Netherlands, teams “We did not always choose won four straight Champions like Australia, Canada, Swe- big grounds because we didn’t League titles, Sarah Bou- den and Norway are also play- want any empty stadiums,” haddi, Wendie Renard, Amel ing very well,” German coach Noel Le Graet, the president Majri, Amandine Henry and Martina Voss-Tecklenburg of the French Football Federa- Eugenie Le Sommer, are fast told broadcaster ARD. tion, told AFP. becoming French celebrities. “It will be a very tight “We got the women’s Germany, who can boast tournament, and I think there World Cup in 2015 ... At the another Lyon star in Dzseni- will be some upsets in the beginning, possible host cit- fer Marozsan, have won two group stage.” ies were not exactly shoving World Cups and eight Euro- “I think this World Cup each other out of the way to

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Runners take off at the 2018 Laguna Phuket Marathon. Photo: Laguna Phuket RECORD BUSTER Laguna Phuket Marathon to welcome record number of runners year to the “Best Sport Event (competing in the 2km Kids sports and tourism credentials sports tourism has become highest international standards RUNNING Venue In Thailand” and or- Run) up to more than 70 years at Laguna Phuket this Saturday one of the fastest growing that is a qualifier for the Boston The Phuket News ganisers are expecting a old, Laguna Phuket Marathon and Sunday (June 8-9). tourism sectors. Laguna Phuket Marathon, is professionally [email protected] bumper field of over 13,000 is a key event on Phuket’s With Phuket welcoming Marathon has been at the front timed by Sportstats Asia, and participants from more than annual sporting calendar and millions of arrivals through of that growth and has helped is certified by AIMS (Associa- he award-winning 50 countries. the largest mass participation Phuket International Airport to put Phuket on the map as tion of International Marathons Laguna Phuket Mara- Welcoming runners from event in Phuket, and will again in 2018, and as the island’s a must-visit running destina- and Distance Races). Tthon returns for its 14th as young as three years old shine the light on the island’s appeal continues to grow, tion, delivering an event to the Continues on page 30

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