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Patong Mayor Pian Keesin Patong Tunnel tackle illegal taxis to begin ‘within By Warisa Temram up a working committee to keep 6 months’: Pian chipping away at the problems, but PATONG Mayor Pian Keesin A TEAM of Ministry of Interior it takes a lot of time and effort. expects to get Cabinet approval (MoI) officials from Bangkok will One initiative, by the Phuket for the multi-billion baht Patong arrive in Phuket in February to Land Transportation Office and Tunnel project “within six tackle the island’s long-standing Department of Local Administra- months”. problems with “black plate” taxis tion, has been to encourage illegal The project is now under and their drivers, Phuket Gover- taxi drivers to upgrade their ve- review by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, nor Tri Augkaradacha announced hicles so they could be registered Mayor Pian said on Tuesday. this week. as genuine taxis. “According to our survey, 86.3 The move follows a number of Once the “black plate” taxi was per cent of the high-ranking serious complaints received by the fully and legally registered as a government officers who have ministry regarding “black plate” “green plate” taxi, the driver could seen the project details agree it taxis, the local name for regular then continue to work as a legiti- should commence… So I believe we will receive the go-ahead vehicles used illegally as taxis. mate taxi driver – with no within six months,” he said. Among the complaints to be punishment at all for the years At a public meeting held in July addressed are threatening behav- worked outside the law. 2011, project consultants ior by drivers and unfair prices, said HOME TURF: A driver of an illegal taxi argues with an official at Phuket But the project has so far en- Airport during a crackdown in 2009. Photo: Gazette file announced the proposed route Gov Tri. joyed only limited success, said for a 3km tunnel. “We are always receiving com- Most complaints came from MoI,” said Governor Tri. Gov Tri. “Some ‘black plate’ taxi However the route sparked opposition from members of plaints about ‘black plate’ taxis, Patong, Kata, Karon and Sakoo, “Now the Ministry of Interior drivers have registered with us. Patong’s Ban Mon Community, which can be found at most tour- he added. is to send an ‘ad-hoc’ team to Our next step is to install meters in who feared they would be ist attractions in Phuket. The move for Bangkok to send Phuket to solve problems with their cars, but there are some rules inadequately compensated for “The top complaint is that le- a team down to deal with the situ- ‘black plate’ taxis. They plan to that prevent us from doing this, expropriated land needed for the gitimate taxis can’t access certain ation follows complaints being come in February,” he added. such as the age of the vehicles. project. locations where local ‘black plate’ made directly to ministry officials Governor Tri, who has had a “Buying a new car is expensive, At that meeting, study project manager Pongchanit Chuwiruch taxi drivers operate. in Bangkok, he said. difficult time with public transport that’s why not many of the driv- said the tunnel could be “Sometimes, the drivers have “I heard that people filed com- issues, said he appreciated the ers want to register their cars as completed in six years “if all tried to steal passengers from plaints about ‘black plate’ taxis support from Bangkok. taxis and make them legal. This is went well”. other drivers and fighting has en- ripping people off with the Prime “We didn’t just watch the prob- why we seem so slow in solving – Chutharat Plerin sued,” said Governor Tri. Minister’s Office as well as the lem and do nothing about it. I set this problem,” he said. Alleged mastermind of ‘Ae Inside’ murder still at large ATSADAKORN “Pod” Seedokbuab, 48, the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, has not been “We got the wrong name because man who police believe ordered the assas- seen since Phuket Provincial Police Com- through our investigation we learned that sination of Phuket newsman Wisut “Ae In- mander Chonasit Wattanavrangku announced Tossaporn gave the wrong name to Thalang side” Tangwitthayaporn earlier this month, a warrant for his arrest last Saturday. Police when he was charged with criminal remains at large. Meanwhile, Col Chote has also confirmed association in 2007 in Thalang. Phuket City Police Superintendent Col that police have been mistakenly searching “He wanted to hide his name from many Chote Chidchai confirmed on Wednesday for the wrong person as the alleged gunman. other crimes, including a murder in that police were still hunting Atsadakorn and Noppadol “Pae” Praisri, arrested on Janu- Phetchburi in 2004,” Col Chote explained. two other suspects for their roles in the ary 16 for his alleged part in the murder as “We realized the true name of the gun- murder of Mr Wisut, who was shot dead in the getaway driver, named Sanya Klinchum, man only after we were informed by broad daylight on January 12. 36, as the gunman. Cha-am Police that the real Sanya Klinchum, Atsadakorn, the owner of Phuket cable However, Col Chote on Wednesday con- a village chief assistant in Cha-am, presented TV company KPP Cable and at the time of firmed to the Gazette, “Actually, the gunman himself and showed his ID card,” he said. Maj Gen Chonasit Wattanavrangku believes his disappearance a Vice President of the is Tossaporn Ketkaew.” – Atchaa Khamlo all three suspects have fled Phuket. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 28 - February 3, 2012 ‘Fake monks’ tapping News tourists for cash, alms NACC to investigate high-level corruption in By Warisa Temram land deals. Page 6 THE ‘monk police’ of Phuket are warning everyone on the island of Live Wire con men who are impersonating Buddhist monks and tricking lo- Top tips to avoid having cals and tourists into giving them your bank account money. emptied. Page 12 “High season in Phuket at- tracts a lot of these con men who dress like Buddhist monks to get Culture money, which really isn’t appro- Classical music for priate. We found that most are from Cambodia, here in Phuket everyone at Mom Tri’s on tourist visas, though there are place. Page 15 Thai fake-monks too,” said Chatpawit Jinapong, Director of Entertainment the Phuket branch of the National Office of Buddhism, which op- Chatpawit Jinapong warns of fake ‘monks’ collecting donations from Punchline brings you erates directly under the Prime tourists and locals in Phuket. Photo: Warisa Temram ‘Whose line is it Minister’s Office. Mr Chatpawit. people likely for to offer money On casual observation the “We have caught more than 10 instead of food. By far the big- anyway?’ Page 17 phony monks appear to be collect- and Phuket Immigration have de- gest giveaway is those who collect ing alms as part of a merit making ported them,” he said. alms after 8am,” he said. Property ceremony. However, their true Mr Chatpawit went on to ex- Though they have caught doz- objective is to collect money rather plain how to spot the bogus ens of the con men, Mr Chatpawit Sansiri launches the than other offerings such as food. monks, who often operate in busy says he and his team of five of- second dCondo in “Thai monks follow a very places such as markets and tour- ficers still have much to do. Phuket. Page 27 strict monastic code and they do ist attractions. “The penalty for impersonating not collect alms after 8am, “Fake monks are not calm a monk is a 3,000 baht or up to whereas these fake monks are when collecting alms. They are three months imprisonment,” he Sport collecting alms all day long,” said frequently looking to identify added. Adult futsal league season nine kicks off in Phuket. Page 48 Safety measures at death bend All safe after tour bus fire causing more road accidents FINNISH tourists on a tour to THE village headman of Baan Kho them,” he added. Laem Phromthep had a sudden En has called for more safety fea- Highways Department Phuket change of itinerary on January 24 tures to be installed at the notori- Office deputy chief Pramote ex- when their Phuket tour bus burst ous “death bend” on Thepkrasattri plained they had already installed into flames on a hilly stretch of Road where the small community concrete blocks along the left side road in Karon. resides in the north of Phuket. of the left lane southbound to The incident occurred at about Somnuek Patee made his plea separate traffic heading toward 8:30am near to the entrance to at a high-powered meeting to re- Phuket Town from the slow-mov- Centara Grand Beach Resort view safety measures put in place ing vehicles using the shoulder Phuket on Wiset Road, a curvy after a four-year-old boy and his along the curve. coastal road that connects the re- aunt were killed in an accident at “We have already installed con- sort towns of Patong and Karon. The driver attempted to fight the the site in November. Village chief Somnuek Patee crete blocks along 310 meters of “The blaze started suddenly, fire before ordering an evacuation. “The plastic traffic poles [in- see the speed bumps [and cars hit the road. We are now waiting to with some smoke coming out of Photo: Atchaa Khamlo stalled between the southbound them from behind],” said Mr install the blocks along a further the bottom of the bus. It was fire truck from the Karon Munici- lanes to slow drivers down] are Somneuk. 90m around the curve,” Mr spreading quickly when I stopped pality Department of Disaster not helping. People still drive “So warning signs should be Pramote said. and shouted for all the passengers Prevention and Mitigation. through at high speed,” he said. installed about 800 meters before “The delay is because we are to get off as fast as possible,” said At the time of the fire only four “The three big speed bumps [in- the curve and the speed bumps waiting for delivery of the remain- the bus driver, age 55. Finnish tourists, one guide and a stalled] have caused rear-end should be made smaller. This will ing blocks needed [to complete the The blaze was extinguished translator were aboard. accidents, because people driving also help reduce the noise made job]” he added. about 15 minutes later by a single – Atchaa Khamlo too fast hit the brakes when they by big trucks when they drive over – Warisa Temram January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Witness in land probe Where did the money go? found hanged Police chasing ‘missing money’ from currency exchange haul

By Atchaa Khamlo police to the two suspects. A SECURITY guard questioned by “On the day the booth was government officials about the POLICE are still investigating robbed, a lot of money was kept in ownership of land at Freedom where the remainder of the two the safe. It had not been transferred Beach in Patong has died of what million baht in foreign currencies to the head office for many days. appears to be a suicide. has disappeared to from the rob- That money should have been The Siangtai Daily newspaper bery of a currency exchange booth taken to the head office every day. identified the deceased as 54-year- in Karon in November. “Also, just seconds before old Narong Piromrak. At a press conference at Kriangsak broke into the booth, the Patong Police and Phuket Chalong Police Station on January light was turned off by Amnard. Kusoldharm Foundation rescue 24, Phuket Provincial Police Com- Actually, it was his colleague workers recovered the body, mander Chonasit Wattanavrangku Wilaiwan Khao-ong, 22, whose which was suspended by two said his officers were still investi- regular duty was to switch off the belts fastened together. They es- gating where most of the money light,” he said. timated the time of death at about had gone, though they already had Kriangsak hid his face from 10 hours before the discovery. confirmation that some of it had Wilaiwan and covered her eyes About five years ago Mr been used to fund a spending spree. Police have confirmed that at least some of the money was used to fund with tape, but he was not afraid Narong was hired as a security The press conference was called a spending spree. Inset: Amnard (left) and Kriangsak. Photos: Atchaa Khamlo for Amnard to see his face, he guard at nearby Freedom Beach, to present to the media the two added. just over the sub-district border suspects who were arrested for the Chalong Police seized foreign more than 100,000 baht, four BB In the end, however, it was not in Karon. crime on January 22. banknotes with a total value of guns and ya ice [crystal meth], until Kriangsak’s sister-in-law pre- Mr Narong looked after a plot Amnard “Tor” Ponpramun, 21, about 30,000 baht from Kriang- which our investigation has re- sented a traveller’s cheque marked of land that triggered a national- and Kriangsak “Jae” Jintaphakul, sak’s house, said Maj Gen vealed Kriangsak was a regular as stolen that police could move in level probe after it was put on the 25, were both arrested after a Chonasit. “We are still investigat- user of.” and make their arrests. market for billions of baht. traveller’s cheque marked as sto- ing where the rest of the two million He added that Kriangsak also The sister-in-law, whose name About two weeks ago, Mr len in the robbery was presented baht has gone,” he said. bought two gold-plated rings, a was not reported, presented the Narong under duress signed a at the Siam Commercial Bank Chalong Police chief Krittapad Nokia mobile phone costing about cheque for cashing at 2pm. When document related to his knowledge branch at the Tesco Lotus Dej-intorrasorn said, “We will find 8,000 baht and new computer cost- she returned at 4pm, Chalong Po- of the history of the land and was supercenter on the bypass road. the rest of the money. We will ing 24,000 baht – paid for in cash. lice officers were waiting for her. under stress ever since, the report Amnard, an employee of the check bank accounts and any other In front of the press, Amnard “She confirmed that her quoted his wife saying. bank, was on duty at the currency way they may have hidden it.” confessed to Maj Gen Chonasit that brother-in-law had given her the Mrs Wanida said her husband exchange booth when the robbery However, Col Krittapad quickly the robbery was a spur-of-the- cheque and she confirmed that he never suffered from stress or de- was carried out. added, “We suspect that some of moment idea, because they both looked similar to the police sketch pression before and thought it was Both men have been charged the money has already been spent needed money. of the suspect,” said Col Krittapad. unlikely he would have taken his with conspiracy to commit armed on a variety of things, such as a Col Krittapad explained that a Following this confirmation, his own life, according to the report. robbery at night. Honda CBR motorbike costing combination of factors pointed officers arrested the two suspects. Widow blames spider bite Patong Immigration Office to reopen PHUKET Immigration Office Su- provements and they decided to for her husband’s death perintendent Panuwat Ruamrak close it so the work could be car- MRS Piyanan Boonsri, 30, took has confirmed to the Phuket Ga- ried out properly. It will reopen and her husband Wanchai Wonglakorn zette that the Immigration Office everything will be back to normal from their home in Mai Khao to in Patong will reopen next week. again next week or soon after,” Thalang Hospital on Sunday The news comes amid rumors he added. evening after he complained of that the Patong Immigration Of- Col Panuwat went on to explain, soreness in his arm. fice, which is located right next “The Patong office is only for pro- Eight month’s pregnant, the door to the Patong Tourist Police viding information to tourists and young wife said her husband re- Volunteers office, had been closed to act as a coordination center. turned from work as normal at permanently. Any foreigners wanting to do their about 6pm, then showered and “The Patong Immigration Of- 90-day report, extend their visa or changed clothes. fice has not been shut down. It apply for a new visa still need to At about 8pm he complained of was closed temporarily for reno- come to the Phuket Immigration The Phuket Immigration Office in soreness to his right arm, saying vations,” said Col Panuwat. Office in Phuket Town.” Patong will reopen next week. the pain was so severe he could “The building needed some im- – Phuket Gazette Photo: Patong Tourist Police Volunteers not lift it. An inspection revealed what appeared to be a red bruise Mrs Piyanan will take Wanchai’s body back to Sakon Nakhon. Photo: and a small set of fang marks on Warisa Temram his armpit. Mrs Piyanan took him to he passed away,” she said. Thalang Hospital, where he was The official cause of death was given pain medication, told to rest listed as anaphylaxis from the bite and come back at 8am the follow- of an unidentified animal, she said. ing morning. “I believe my husband was bit- “I took my ten by a black husband home, ‘I believe that my husband spider of the but he didn’t get was bitten by a black kind we often any better. By see around our 6am he told me spider of the kind we often home, some- he was in see around our home, times in the agony, so I bathroom took him back especially in the sometimes in to the hospital bathroom.’ the corners of where blood – Piyanan Boonsri other rooms,” samples were said Mrs drawn and x- Piyanan. rays taken. As we waited for the Mrs Piyanan is preparing to results, he complained of tightness transport the body of her husband in his chest and had trouble back to their native Sakon Nakhon breathing. Doctors gave him car- province in northeastern Thailand. diopulmonary resuscitation, but – Warisa Temram 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 28 - February 3, 2012 Revered abbot Dubious land claim sparks protest of Mai Khao By Warisa Temram boundaries of the land by the passes away claimant, without any survey. The MORE than 100 residents of the certificate states that the land in Soi Kingkaew Community in question belongs to Village 1, not MORE than 1,000 people, includ- Rassada have protested to the Village 3. ing Governor Tri Augkaradacha, governor over alleged attempts by “This piece of land in Soi attended a memorial service for a private investor to get a Chanote Kingkaew Village 3 belongs to the Luangpor Daeng, the revered ab- land title deed for a 300-rai plot in Royal Forest Department. I don’t bot of Mai Khao Temple since the area. understand how anyone can re- 1978. Led by Thongchai Kaewthong, quest to have a land title deed Originally from Nakhon Sri the residents of Rassada Village 3 issued on it,” said Mr Thongchai. Thammarat, Luangpor Daeng was went to see Phuket Governor Tri Mr Sitthichai of the Phuket ordained at Wat Khunapanangtun Augkaradacha at Phuket Provin- Land Office said, “We are now Temple in Phattalung in 1967. cial Hall after Land Office checking if that SorKor 1 certifi- He was appointed abbot at Mai surveyors arrived in their commu- cate is valid and correct. Anyone Khao Temple in 1978, serving as nity to survey the 300-rai plot. who holds a SorKor 1 certificate a teaching abbot there until his Such survey work is a neces- has a legal right to ask us to sur- passing. sary step to upgrade a SorKor 1 Satellite images of the Soi Kingkaew area in 2004 (main photo) and in 2010 vey the land. He suffered from an age-related land use certificate to a full (inset) show the extent of encroachment in the area. Photos: Google Maps “But if we find that the cardiac condition and finally Chanote land title deed. SorKor 1 certificate is not correct, passed away in the ICU at The incipient controversy has Phuket Land Office. On January 19 an officer from the or that the piece of land belongs Srinakarind Hospital in Haad Yai a high potential to become a large- They received a letter on be- Phuket Land Office came to mea- to the Royal Forest Department, on January 19, at the age of 79. scale conflict, as more than 2,000 half of Phuket Governor Tri, who sure that land,” said Mr we can’t issue the Chanote land Bathing rites were held the fol- families now call the area home. was busy attending the funeral of Thongchai. title deed to that person. We are lowing day. Those in attendance Their community is the result of an assassinated reporter, meeting “There are more than 2,000 now checking the certificate to re- included Phuket Governor Tri decades of encroachment in the the mother of a 12-year-old girl families living in this area. More- solve the dispute,” he added. Augkaradacha and Phuket MP area, which was once dense man- feared kidnapped and cutting the over, we have heard from Rassada Mr Sitthichai suggested the vil- Anchalee Vanich-Thepabutr. grove forest. ribbon at the opening of a ladyboy Municipality that this piece of land lagers draw up a petition and Luangpor Daeng’s body will lie Receiving the villagers letter of cabaret show. is mangrove forest area, so any submit it to the Damrongtham in state at the temple for devotees complaint was Phuket Provincial “We have heard that there is an development should be prohib- Center. to pay last respects until Febru- Office chief Prajiad Aksorn- investor who wants the Land Of- ited,” he said. “They will be able to use the ary 18, when a cremation thammakul, Damrongtham Center fice to issue a land title deed for The investor claims to have a petition as evidence for the Land ceremony will begin at 6pm. chief Prapan Kanprasang, and more than 300 rai of land in the SorKor 1, which contains only a Office to not issue a land title – Phuket Gazette Sitthichai Phromchart of the Soi Kingkaew community area. brief written description of the deed,” Mr Sitthichai ended.

Tourist Arndt Schneider watches as a woman returns his passport, placing it in one of the shoes he left outside his rented room. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo ‘Spike girl’ returns victim’s passport ANOTHER tourist is believed to that he’d placed outside the room. have fallen victim to “drink spik- The apartment receptionist re- ing” in Patong by a woman who ported the theft to Patong Police, made off with his valuables as well who examined the room on the as the room safe, but made sure Thursday morning that he awoke. his passport was returned. CCTV footage shown by the Arndt Schneider, 47, from Ger- apartment owner, showed him and many, went to a bar on Soi the girl arriving at the room at Sansabai on January 17 to play pool 7:26am. The footage showed the with a friend who was on holiday same woman leaving the room at with him, he told the Gazette. 8:17am and looking around the At about 7:30am the next day apartment building before return- he took a Thai woman he had met ing to the room. that night back to his apartment. At 8:19am, the woman left the “When she and I got in the apartment with a black plastic bag room, I had a beer and just a few that police presume to have con- minutes later I fell down. I didn’t tained the room safe, before she know what was going on,” he said. returned empty handed 10 minutes Mr Schneider woke up at about later. She is thought to have stayed 5am a day later to find his apart- in the room until later that after- ment room safe gone, along with noon. the valuables inside: almost 10,000 The video footage also shows baht worth of different currencies a different woman stopping out- (baht and US dollars), ATM cards, side the room at 9am to place Mr and his passport. He later he found Schneider’s passport in his shoe. his passport in one of the shoes – Atchaa Khamlo January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Hotel CEO says ‘No more payouts’ By Atchaa Khamlo was not the industry standard, as pointed out by Director of Rooms THE Andaman Beach Suites Hotel Thuwanan “Charn” Peanawan. in Patong has confirmed that it will “The hotel in Bangkok where I no longer pay any guests who previously worked had guests’ claimed their room was robbed valuables stolen 10 times, and they without sufficient evidence, after never paid anyone out,” he said. a recent surge in cases and a tight- Citing the most recent incident ening of hotel security. at the Andaman Beach Suites, Mr The hotel has paid victims in Sommai said, “Jim Nagi even told six of the past eight instances, all us that he saw the complaints on since July. In each of those cases, TripAdvisor. I thought he was hotel staff or outside persons were LUCKY LAST: Jim Nagi, who was making up his story because he reimbursed for valuables he argued suspected of robbing the room were stolen from his hotel room. had brought visitors to his room safes. without hotel permission and was “In eight cases our guests’ valu- value of stolen items], when an always having issues that required ables were stolen from their safes. Australian couple, who are regu- hotel staff to come into his room. That’s not normal, and it was a lar guests of ours, had valuables “Also, he could not open his situation that I took very seri- stolen,” he said. safe and my staff had to open the ously,” said Sommai Phasee, Mr Sommai explained that the safe with the key for him. chairman and CEO of the hotel. hotel security at that time was not “According to the safe opening “However I do not believe that “perfect”, because the room safe record, Mr Nagi opened the safe the thieves are members of my could be opened by a key, hotel quite often, sometimes 11 times staff. I checked with all of them code and guest code. Andaman Beach Suites CEO Sommai Phasee. Photos: Atchaa Khamlo in one day,” Mr Charn said. and I am nearly 100% certain that The safes used in the rooms at can man whose safe had been ments on the popular travel portal Mr Sommai has now created none of them are thieves. We even the hotel were brought from Mr opened with the “secret” code TripAdvisor started to make ac- new safe codes and reinstalled had fingerprints of 10 of my staff Sommai’s old hotel, the Club according to the hotel’s safe- cusations “that you will be CCTV cameras so who comes in members suspected to be involved Andaman Beach Resort, which record. robbed” if you stayed at the hotel. and out of the rooms can be moni- in the cases checked and the re- closed more than a year ago. “We paid him because I did not Mr Sommai believes that tored. sults showed that they were “We did not reset the codes and want our hotel to lose its reputa- crooks seeing the comments have “Now, anyone who claims they innocent. that was reckless on our part,” he tion,” he said. tried to take advantage of the have had their things stolen and “We started to pay out the en- explained. After the third and fourth cases hotel’s past lenient policy on re- do not have enough evidence, I tire amount of money [estimated The hotel also paid an Ameri- were reported to the hotel, com- paying some of their guests, which will never pay,” Mr Sommai said. Italian tourist recovers after being ‘stabbed by mistake’ THE Italian man who was stabbed at Nai Harn Beach on January 16 has told the Gazette that he was probably “stabbed by mistake”. Giovanni, 33, who asked for his family name not to be published, was released from the intensive- care unit (ICU) at Bangkok Hospital Phuket on January 18. He was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed in the back. The wound, so deep that it punc- tured one of his lungs, required immediate surgery. Giovanni’s cousin, Donna, who lives and works in Phuket, told the Gazette that Giovanni and her brother Mario were attacked by a gang of youths at the beach. Italian tourist Giovanni, on his first visit to Phuket, said the stabbing was “Giovanni and Mario drove to most likely a case of ‘mistaken identity’. Photos: Atchaa Khamlo Nai Harn Beach on separate mo- back while he was trying to get Giovanni, who speaks little English. torbikes at about 9.30pm after on the back of Mario’s motorbike, “I’m not sure whether they having dinner with us,” she said. who had stopped to wait for him,” thought we were someone else Her brother Mario and the said Donna. who they had a problem with,” he sibling’s parents had to come to “Mario raced to a hotel nearby said. Phuket to visit Donna. and the staff there rushed them to Giovanni arrived in Phuket with “Giovanni got off his motor- my house, which is about two ki- a male friend on the day he was bike and Mario was still sitting on lometers away in Rawai. I called attacked. his motorbike with the engine run- Bangkok Hospital for an ambu- It was his first visit to Phuket. ning when they were approached lance to take him to the hospital,” – Atchaa Khamlo by about eight teenagers – be- she added. tween 17 and 20 years old – who Giovanni was released from were sitting on motorbikes intensive care only after doctors nearby,” she said. were sure he no longer needed as- The “teenagers” walked up and sistance to breathe. surrounded Giovanni and Mario. “I would like the police to do “They said something that my something. The police already got cousin and my brother did not the report on the same day,” understand,” said Donna. Donna said. Mario, still on the motorbike, “I don’t know why they at- sped away from the gang, while tacked us because we did not have Giovanni tried running away. any fight with them. We didn’t “They chased them and one of know them at all. We had just ar- the gang stabbed my cousin in the rived [at the beach],” said 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 28 - February 3, 2012 Nong Pin’s mum appeals Koh Yao Land Corruption to Gov Tri Prompong orders probe into officials issuing illegal land deeds

By Atchaa Khamlo

PHEU Thai MP and Government Spokesman Prompong Nopparit will formally request the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate corruption by government officers in the en- croachment into protected forest land on Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga coastal waters. Mr Prompong lead a team of investigators on January 20 to in- spect the encroachment on the island, which sits halfway across Anyone with information is urged to call the police at 076-212115. Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and the mainland. MOTHER of Samudchaya “Nong He concluded that government Damage done: an excavator sits DSI Col Korrawat and MP Prongpong survey the area from onboard Marine Pin” Yanpunya on January 19, met officials acted illegally in issuing idle. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo Police boat 814. Photo: Janpen Upatising with the Phuket governor to seek land deeds to developers. high-tech help in tracking down The land in question covers travelled regularly from his unit, identified businessmen project and it was changed to a her missing 12-year-old, who van- about 500 rai in Ao Klong Son Baan Bangkok office to the island to Thawat, Tara and Prasit village project up on the hill. Four ished over six weeks ago. Yamee, Phang Nga, regulated by monitor the encroachment. Tantipiriyakij as wanted in con- years ago the razor wire barriers The girl was last seen leaving 13 NorSor 3 Gor land use docu- “The DSI received a complaint nection with encroachment at the– went up.” an internet cafe near Soi Lorong ments issued in 1977. from the Koh Yao Yai villagers in site. Somnuek said, “Baan Yamee in Phuket Town. The villagers of Baan Yamee 2006. We examined their claim and A fourth man, Bumrung has about 81 families of which “I came to see Governor Tri to have been fighting the developers believe that there is a corruption Wongchumpist, was also accused. most are Muslim. They make their ask him for help in contacting the for years, lodging complaints with issue surrounding the NorSor 3 The villagers are not the only living fishing or tapping rubber. Ao Ministry of Information and Com- many government departments, Gor as it pertains to protected for- party to have taken legal action. Klong Son has always been the munication Technology to trace including the Phang Nga est land,” said Col Korrawat. In 2006, reacting to contami- place for them to earn money, the exact location of the last ac- Damrongtham Center and the According to the DSI’s docu- nation of their drinking water, encroachment has had quite an tivity on Nong Pin’s Facebook,” Phang Nga Provincial Environ- mentation, the area was first some 50 villagers crossed into the effect on them as when it rains said Mrs Samruay. ment and Natural Resources designated as a preserved forest land belonging to the title deed dirt gets carried into the sea and “Her last Facebook activity was Office. in 1967. However, by 1976 it was owner to inspect the water source. reduces the marine life.” a ‘friend request’ from a user So far none have responded to noticed that parts of the beach had The villagers claim that when it According to Thanu Nepnian, named ‘Aung’, which was ac- their complaints. been encroached on. Land higher rained the water became dirty, the director of the non-govern- cepted. The Facebook page did The disputed land is currently up the hill was found to have been containing soil washed away from ment organization (NGO) called not show when,” she said. cut off by razor-wire that coils its encroached on in 2005. By 2007 higher ground. the Andaman Natural Resources After a Phuket Police investi- way from the beach along both a road had been build and adja- As a result of the villagers tres- Cooperation Association, the origi- gation failed to find Nong Pin in sides of the road. cent forest cleared. passing on his land, in 2007, the nal land owners are listed as Phuket, Mrs Samruay took the Officials inspecting the land, “We referred the case to the At- owner sued 17 of the villagers for Bamrung Wongchumpit, Thawat search to Bangkok. observed an excavator at the site torney General’s Office with a land encroachment, theft of trees Tantipiriyakij, Thara Tantipiriyakij “I went to ask for help at many but no workers were present at view to prosecuting the land- and receiving stolen property. and Mr Prasit Tantipiriyakij – the places, but I still haven’t heard the time of their visit. owner. The case is now with That case is now before the same men investigated by the DSI back from any of them,” said Mrs The villagers do have a potent them,” he said. Phang Nga Provincial Court. in 2009. Samruay. ally. Col Lt Korrawat In 2009, the Gazette reported Baan Yamee villager Somnuek The land was sold to Naracha At the meeting Governor Tri Panprapakorn from the Depart- that Pol Lt Col Prawuth Plukpued, 42, said, “Eight years Company, a partnership of foreign promised to do all he could to help ment of Special Investigation Wongsrinil, head of the DSI’s con- ago they proposed to build marina companies based in Hong Kong, Mrs Samruay. (DSI) for the last seven years has sumer and environment protection for 280 yachts. We opposed the Singapore and Taiwan. Dive crew to the rescue QUICK action by the crews of two vessels saved the lives of seven foreigners when their char- tered catamaran caught fire and sunk in the waters off Koh Rok on January 20. The crew of the Sailing Yacht (SY) Diva Andaman were inter- rupted during their beach barbecue on Koh Rok, an island about 30 kilometers southwest of Koh Lanta, at about 9pm when flames were seen aboard a catamaran anchored nearby. The crew quickly launched a dinghy and headed out to fight the fire. However, before any action could be taken the fire had spread and the vessel was consumed by the flames. Seven people were rescued from the blazing catamaran, but it was too The crew of SY Diva Andaman late to save the vessel, which later sunk. Photo: Diva Marine Co Ltd successfully rescued four people All seven survivors were trans- maran completely burned down. from the stricken catamaran, who ported safely back to Koh Rok I don’t know who the boat owner had escaped the blaze by jumping where the National Park Rangers was, but the passengers aboard into the sea. looked after them. were foreigners. They told me A further three were pulled to Yannick Mazy, the Executive they had recently chartered the safety by a dinghy launched from Director of Diva Marine, told boat.” another nearby boat. Phuket Gazette, “The sailing cata- – Phuket Gazette January 28 - February 3, 2012 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Mixed reactions to Thailand recognizing Palestine state THAILAND has earned criticism from Is- can targets in Bangkok, Mr Thani said. before the announcement was made by rael and plaudits from Muslim organiza- Thailand recently criticized the United Bangkok’s mission at the UN, Mrs Stein said. tions worldwide after it recognized the in- States, Israel and other countries for issu- The decision nevertheless earned Thai- dependent state of Palestine in a surprise ing terrorist threat warnings about their land praise from many quarters, including gesture earlier this month. citizens, claiming the announcements were Muslim countries and pro-Palestinian ac- In a statement issued last Friday, Foreign unnecessary and done without the consul- tivist organizations. Ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi said tation of Thai authorities. In a statement on its website, Palestine the Kingdom had informed the Palestinian “Thailand’s recognition of a Palestinian Solidarity Campaign Thailand said that Thai- delegation and all member states at the United state is the first of the New Year 2012 and land had “a very special role in the world Nations of its decision. is a new achievement for Palestinian diplo- and commands a lot of respect.” Thailand will recognize the state of Pal- macy,” Palestinian foreign minister Riyad “Thailand has shown beyond a shadow estine as defined by the boundaries that al-Maliki told the official news agency of doubt that it is to be counted amongst existed prior to the Six-Day War in 1967, WAFA, as reported by AFP. the forces prepared to stand up against in- which brings the number of countries that Israel, which has long enjoyed good re- justice,” it continued. “By adding its voice recognize the existence of Palestine to 131. lations with the Kingdom, expressed to the growing number of nations recog- The move was not related to the arrest “disappointment” at the decision. nizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian of a Lebanese man earlier in the month for Israel’s embassy in Bangkok was in- people to statehood and to the human dig- allegedly plotting to bomb Israeli and Ameri- formed by the Thai government of the move nity that the rest of us take for granted.” Palestinian demonstrator Photo: Jack Guez/AFP Reshuffle gives critics ammo African strongman Robert Mugabe. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s Cabinet Reshuffle The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control put her name on the list of Zimba- bwean specially designated nationals in 2008, banning her from doing business with Ameri- PRIME Minister Yingluck can citizens or entities, for alleged Shinawatra’s 16-member Cabinet involvement in business transac- reshuffle has been overshadowed tions with Grace Mugabe, wife of by allegations that one new min- the Zimbabwean president. ister has business Mrs Nalinee links with Zimba- ‘We checked Ms said at a press bwean president Nalinee’s background conference that and international she had only so- pariah Robert and she passed. Her cial connections Mugabe. appointment also with Mugabe, not Mrs Yingluck business dealings, announced a ma- meets all as alleged. jor reshuffle on requirements under The minister January 18. Six said she had got- ministers were the constitution,’ ten to know Mr moved to new — Yingluck Mugabe and his posts, while 10 wife in 2002, new faces joined the Cabinet. when the leader of the African Attracting most controversy state visited Thailand. was the appointment of Nalinee The Democrat-led opposition His Majesty the King on Monday called on new Cabinet members to strictly follow their promise of performing Taveesin as Prime Minister’s Of- demanded Mrs Yingluck withdraw their duty for the benefit of the people and the country. Photo: The Nation fice minister. Shortly after her Mrs Nalinee from the Cabinet, but leader, to the post of deputy agri- the main leaders of the United Front The demonstrations led to the name was announced it emerged the premier vowed to stick with culture minister has added to the for Democracy Against Dictator- deaths of 92 people and the burn- that she appeared on a US Trea- her decision. controversy. ship, which held mass protests ing of a number of buildings in sury Department blacklist for Meanwhile, the appointment of Mr Natthawut, known for his against the former government of Bangkok during the violent army having dealings with the regime of Natthawut Saikua, a key red-shirt charismatic speeches, was one of Abhisit Vejjajiva in 2010. crackdown that ensued. Police uncover 1bn baht of hard drugs

PATHUM Thani Police last week The driver escaped with two big seized a massive haul of ya ba bags, but police seized three grams (methamphetamine), ya ice (crys- of ya ice and managed to identify tal meth) and heroin worth more the man as Nipon Kanchat, 54. than one billion baht in one of the Police yesterday searched the largest drugs seizures in Thailand suspect’s home off Ratchadaphisek in recent years. Road in Bangkok, where they The drugs were found in a found 41 grams of ya ice. house rented out to a fugitive sus- They also searched a house pect by former actress Jarinya rented by Mr Nipon at the Hannarong. Sammakorn Khlong 2 Estate, After receiving a complaint where they found some two mil- of suspected registration-plate lion ya ba tablets, 30 kg of ya ice theft, police on January 20, and 20 kg of heroin. chased a suspicious Toyota Mrs Jarinya told police she had Camry sedan, which later no knowledge of the drugs in the crashed in the Khlong Luang dis- house, and complained that the trict of Pathum Thani. case could damage her reputation. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION January 28 - February 3, 2012 Gunning for safety SECURITY issues and their effect on Phuket’s all-important tour- ism industry have come into sharp focus in recent weeks following two high-profile incidents of violence here on the island. Governor Tri Augkaradacha [See Governor’s Letter, facing page] is correct in his reaction to the impacts of the assassina- tion earlier this month of investigative reporter Wisut “Ae Inside” Tangwitthayaporn or the inexplicable violence perpetrated against socialite Vorasit “Pla-wan” Issara at the Rachada pub. Police investigators will no doubt continue to work with full intensity to ensure justice is served in both cases. The real key to restoring tourists’ perception of Phuket as a safe destination, however, lies in ensuring that all violent crimes are investigated, regardless of whether the victim is from a high-profile family, reporter, backpacking tourist, beach vendor, undocumented Bur- mese laborer or even some poor unidentified soul. Those among us who follow local news day-to-day know that the intensity of crime investigations in Phuket depends to a large degree on who was victimized and, in some cases, who did the victimizing. Crimes perpetrated against foreign tourists from Europe and other important tourist source markets are more thoroughly in- vestigated than crimes carried out against foreigners from Burma, Cambodia or Laos, for example. This sad status quo will be difficult to redress, especially con- sidering that the bias is so deeply ingrained in the system that government officials even employ different words for different “classes” of non-Thais, with Europeans and East Asians referred to as khon tang chart (“people from other nations”) while guest workers and their compatriots are grouped together under the less distinguished term khon tang daow, which roughly translates ‘Living’ in the cycling lane as “outsiders”. Another key to restoring confidence in Phuket would be a real crackdown on weapons violations, including, but not limited to, I live adjacent to Airport Road near My dog was stolen from my firearms. the Heroines monument and like garden two months ago. I really The bevy of weapons kept on the premises of the Rachada pub, to cycle 3, 4 or 5 times a week, hate to think she ended up on that including an axe fashioned from a razor-sharp motorbike brake up to the airport turn off and Vietnam death truck. rotor, indicates the extent to which the implements of vio- back. Darwin lence surround us. This especially so in nightclubs where people However, I’m at the stage less risk and well worth the cost. Gazette forum are drinking and, in many cases, high on ya bah (metham- where I’m almost scared to get If you really want to put large phetamine). on my bike. I have had so many amounts of money into a Thai Allowing this to continue makes about as much sense as put- near accidents because vehicles bank, think twice, and then use a Fake monk leaves a ting hammers and blocks of wood in front of beer bars so punters use the cycling/motorbike lane for time deposit account. They can- who lack the mental capacity to play Connect Four can bang nails undertaking. not be accessed via ATMs. bad taste with bargirls. The worst section is at the first Phuket Kenny set of traffic lights after Thalang. Finally, and at the expense of sounding like a broken record, Gazette forum Re: Gazette online, Officials warn Vehicles even sit in the cycling lane another key factor is providing residents and tourists alike with of ‘fake monks’ targeting Phuket at the lights. Needless to say the a safe and affordable public transport system. This would cut down tourists, January 23 worst culprits are the airport taxis, on road rage, the never-ending stream of violent incidents be- On January 5 my wife and I limousines and minibuses. ‘Heroic’ pressman tween taxi and tuk-tuk drivers and tourists, and possibly even gave a lift to two fake monk hitch- Many times I’ve had a taxi be- eliminate some of the thug mentality that pervades local trans- hikers at junction 402/4031 to the hind me flashing its lights and Re: Gazette online, Red Shirt port syndicates. airport. waving for me to get over, yet I’m leader hails Phuket’s ‘Ae Inside’ They were very rude once in- in the cycle lane. Several times I as ‘brave, fearless’, January 19 side the car, and demanded money have been forced off my bike. I’ve Without any doubt Kuhn Ae for a flight to BKK. We gave them also been frightened out of my was a hero. I have a lot of re- 500 baht just to get them out of wits, when suddenly a vehicle will spect for what he investigated the car. swerve into the lane to undertake and published. This was not a nice experience a car, without acknowledgment of Although “Red” isn’t my first on our way home! Best regards me on my bike. choice in Thai politics, I admire from snowy Switzerland. I would like to know what the Khun Ae for how he tried to fight highway and traffic police do ev- corruption. Arnold Huber eryday as I have never seen Because of investment rea- Switzerland anyone in 15 years stopped for a sons, I cannot currently leave traffic infringement. I also drive Phuket with my beloved Thai this road daily and have seen buses family. Your passport isn’t using the cycle lane to overtake A few “political” and influential traffic! local top guys are killing this yours Swerv paradise. Bangkok knows who Thalang they are. Re: Gazette online, Rampant PhuketExpat rental car thefts in Phuket, Janu- Gazette forum ary 16 Why bank when you The article says: “Mr Sarun [ one of three partner in the car have a safe? Soi dog or your dog rental company] is now only rent- ing cars to foreigners and asks that Re: Gazette online, Phuket ATM Re: Gazette online, 800 dogs res- they leave their passports with scams: Even professionals get cued from smugglers in Nakhon him.” caught out, January 23 Phanom, January 16 Never leave your passport with A good safe used to cost about I wonder what percentage of anyone – it belongs to your gov- 3,000 baht, but maybe they have these dogs have been stolen from ernment, not you. gone up in price since I last their owners? My advice would be to go to bought one. Considering that in- I’m sure that mangy street dogs another rental shop if you’re terest paid on deposits is less than aren’t in high demand. This needs asked to leave it. There are many one per cent, and then taxed, it is to be fully investigated to see if car rental operations all over the less hassle to just keep your there is a larger black market op- island. money in a safe. No running to a erating out of Phuket and other agogohome machine when you need cash, provinces. Gazette Forum January 28 - February 3, 2012 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Cracking down on Leathal weapons violence in Phuket

Tri Augkaradacha, Phuket Governor, took up his position in October 2010 after serving almost THE gunning down of journalist Wisut “Ae Inside” Tangwitthayapor, four years as Phuket vice A variety of bladed tools and weapons are on sale in several of the booths outside of Wat Chalong for the festival. Photo: Gazette as well as the attack on Vorasit “Pla- governor. Having already reached wan” Issara have seriously af- the mandatory retirement age of IN PHUKET you are never far fected Phuket’s image in the tour- 60 years, he will finish his career from a stabbing weapon that ism industry. could end your life. in the civil service at the end of By Blair Christopher We have to regain the trust of Swords stacked high in stalls October, 2012. Here speaks on the people. The safety of all people at night markets, hunting knives Do you have an opinion to voice? in Phuket is a fundamental con- restoring the worlds faith in on sale at high-end weapon stores Email [email protected] cern to me and my office. Phuket. or the six-inch switchblade tucked In order to get back the tour- in the pants of a bartender. We are What are these people thinking? ists’ trust, I have ordered police just never that far away from The story about the brutal officers to take special care in en- sue in a legal way, but others bars as a way to prevent any other blades, knowingly or otherwise. axe-and-knife attack on Pla- suring the safety and welfare of all chose to solve the problem by incidents like the assault on Pla- These are designed for kill- wan Issara is evidence of people. The fact that police offic- attacking the journalist. wan from happening. ing, maiming or showmanship. a worrying trend: a bar, ers have arrested criminals quickly Of course journalists, just like Everyone’s safety is our first There are other kinds too. Ones or the people who work [in both cases] everyone else, are priority. We have a checkpoint at used to enrich, not end, our lives. there, can stash such should be a good in- ‘I believe we can protected under Tha Chat Chai that monitors ev- Like the cleaver in the hand of an arsenal of weapons dication that the Thai law. However, eryone who goes in and out of our a local khaew man ghai vendor or of death and get away police take good regain the trust of I would ask jour- province. We not only check who the trusty penknife used to open a with it. care of everyone the people,’ nalists to exercise the people are, but also look for bottle of red on a Friday night. These The obvious conclu- on Phuket. I be- — Gov Tri caution when writ- weapons and other illegal items are tools of trade, however, their in- sion to draw from the lieve we can regain ing about someone and substances. tended use innocent. attack is that if one bar in the trust of the people and re- or something [that is likely to be In addition to these safety mea- But for a small, misguided sect Phuket Town is hoarding establish our good reputation this contentious]. sures we also have CCTV cameras of Phuket society, there is an atti- such weapons, then others way. The use of unregistered fire- installed at popular tourist attrac- tude toward carrying weapons on the island are too. The mass media has the respon- arms by gunmen and other tions, some of the more important that needs to be stomped out, This is a morality tale, but sibility to present news, criminals in Phuket is a concern. government buildings and in local locked up and not tolerated. one that will only change if there information and events to the gen- We conduct searches for illegal communities to help us document There is the knife salesman is enforcement of tougher knife eral public of Phuket. They are firearms in order to prevent seri- criminal activity. who sells his blades to chil- laws. Do Samurai swords, axes there to inform the public and keep ous offenses from occurring. But I have ordered police officers dren, the barman who and police sticks really have to them aware of current affairs. most gunmen use illegal or non- and others concerned to increase keeps a knife under the bar, be sold at markets? And would it Sometimes, the people they have registered guns that have been safety measures. With our in- and the maniacs who be such a bad idea to jail people for written about, or implicated in a smuggled onto Phuket, making creased efforts and quick police made headlines in this possession of weapons in bars and story, may be unhappy to be men- them difficult to trace. work I believe we will regain the newspaper last week, restaurants? I say jail them all, and tioned. We have also undertaken trust of tourists, as well as the who make axes from send a message to the hoodlums Some choose to solve the is- checks for drugs and weapons in residents of Phuket. brake discs [see inset photo]. who think carrying weapons is cool.

Water interru – sorry toms checkpoint. The boat I will bring in by sea and check in Death trap vs traffic jam what’s the question? through the normal processes. What papers do I have to bring The intersection at the end of Sarawut Chuprasit, Kathu Traf- Why do we have so many wa- to the customs checkpoint? Nanai Road going to Karon is an fic Police Chief replies: ter supply interruptions in Patong? And can the boat trailer stay in absolute death trap. The reason there is no traffic I am a business owner, and lately Thailand as long as the boat stays Why is there no light or officer light at the intersection is because I have been forced to buy water there? to properly and safetly direct traf- the number of vehicles using the from a private vendor on a daily Boat Captain, Satun fic? I see police there all the time road is not balanced. Nanai road basis, which has increased my checking for helmets, while ve- isn’t nearly as busy as the road it water bill by 100 per cent. Since A Satun customs checkpoint hicles plow into the junction, intersects, Sirirat road. we get a lot of rain every year, officer replies: seemingly oblivious to road We have flashing lights in- why does the water supply to but still it is not enough. We are To bring the boat trailer into safety. stalled. It is better for drivers to Patong dry up so often? trying our best to produce as much Thailand through the Satun check- This junction needs a light as be cautioned when entering the Danny Nm, Patong Beach treated water as we can. There are point you will need to bring all the soon as possible before the death intersection instead of having traf- plans to have more water treat- documents filed when your boat toll increases. fic lights, which would cause a Phuket Provincial Waterworks ment plants built to compensate arrived. Tom Jones, Patong serious traffic jam. Authority Manager Pisak for the increase demand. This will include your passport, Chonlayut replies: There is enough water on Bill of Landing, boat registration It is quite normal for businesses Phuket, but the problem is that we and an invoice for all taxes and in Patong to buy their water from cannot treat it fast enough. fees paid when you first brought private vendors. As it stands, if Please contact us at 076- the boat to port. you are waiting for water supplied 319173 and let us know where If the trailer will only be in the by us, it just won’t be enough. your company is located so I can Kingdom temporarily (less than We don’t have a problem pump- have my workers come out and six months), then you won’t have look into your issue. You can also ing the available water supply to to pay an import tax on it. visit our office, located at 106/137 Patong. We move water around the If the trailer will be here for Wichitsongkram Road, Kathu or clock. The problem is that there more than six months you will email us at [email protected]. are too many people living Patong have to pay a fee, but it isn’t that during the high season. There just much. isn’t enough treated water. Boat trailer hitch After paying the taxes on the We are currently supplying boat trailer it can stay in Thai- more than 20,000 cubic meters of I intend to bring a boat trailer land for as long as you want to treated water per day to Patong, into Thailand through Satun Cus- keep it here. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS January 28 - February 3, 2012 New biz center opens By Warisa Temram Bangkok metropolitan area. The opening of ‘Full Branches’ or Padermpob said the branch has set first one opened in 2010 in Chiang Business Centers in major cities, a goal to open 100 new accounts. KASIKORN Bank Group last week Mai and the second in Pattaya last in addition to ‘Mini Branches’ Also attending the opening cer- opened Southern Thailand’s first year. A fourth one is planned for also known as K Investment emony was Akaranan Titsiriwit, Business Services, Securities and the Isarn region in the near future.” Corners,” he explained. Managing Director of Kasikorn Leasing Center, located on “Kasikorn gives importance to the He continued, “Phuket has great Leasing Co Ltd, who went on to Thepkasatri road in Phuket Town. expansion of investment channels economic potential and is prepar- reveal the following figures. The center will specialize in in- via Kasikorn Bank branches that ing for the ASEAN Economic “We now have about 3,000 to The new Phuket center is the 3rd vestment and lending services for have market opportunity and poten- Community, which will take affect 4,000 clients in Phuket and our to be opened outside Bangkok. Kasikorn clients in Phuket and the tial,” he continued. in the coming three to four years. growth target this year is set at year we were able to issue loans for entire southern region. “These centers increase ac- The new center will improve the about 38%. We will support loans 800,000 cars. However, we didn’t Padermpob Songkroh, Manag- cess to services for investing in strength of our services and in- for both Japanese and European reach our target due to the flood- ing Director of Private Fund integrated capital markets and crease access in the Southern cars. In all, Kasikorn has as much ing, which had affected [business] Management, Kasikorn Securities serve bank client groups which region to investment opportunities, as 400,000 loan portfolios and out- in the last three months. As long as said, “The center is one of only 12 number more than 9 million sub- which are expanding.” standing loans are valued at about nothing major happens this year, we nation wide and the third such cen- scribers. Access to investment As for the new Phuket center’s 70 billion baht,” he said. expect to see growth and reach our ter to be opened outside of the opportunities is made possible by target in the first three months, Mr “In the first nine months of last goals,” he added. White-collared to gain from boom THE local work-force and overall market, which is higher than other scale, Phuket’s service sector to be higher here than other places economy of Phuket stand to ben- industries,” he elaborates. thrives. And as long as negative im- such as Bangkok,” he said. efit from the ensuing boom in real Starting with lending at banks, the pacts are minimized on the local Indeed, all these factors make it estate, an executive of a major real economic benefits go on to branch economy, then the service and la- difficult for most firms to achieve a estate developer has said. out well beyond the construction bor sectors will continue on the favorable turnover in Phuket. There- Speaking exclusively with the site, he said. upward trend,” he explained. fore, any successful operation Phuket Gazette, Suriya Wannabuit, “The ‘k-factor’ encompasses “A stable economy will continue requires close attention to details. Executive Vice President of the labor recruitment, contracting, to draw more people to Phuket for This is one specialty of Sansiri – Project Management and Market- consultancy, material sourcing, employment. This particular seg- small details. ing Department of Sansiri Pcl, transport and ultimately an in- ment of young working class people “I’d prefer to let our reputation shared his thoughts about the local creased demand for more white is growing, and many of Sansiri’s and product speak for themselves. economy. collar jobs. More cash flow means projects have been designed with Those who are familiar with our “Locals don’t tend to seek work more jobs, which in turn leads to this segment in mind,” he added. previous projects can attest to the in the construction sector. But that’s increased consumer spending He went on to address other superior quality. Time will tell, and not to say I would turn them away power,” he explained. Suriya Wannabuit, an executive of limitations of Phuket. “One of the I’m confident that by the end of this if they wanted to,” he said. Like other provinces, Phuket has real estate firm Sansiri Pcl. biggest hurdles developers face year, Sansiri will be able to live up “However, Phuket’s resident advantages and disadvantages, but here is the limited, and thus soar- to its name in Phuket,” he said. workforce tend to be more oriented Mr Suriya believes that its strengths overall economy of Thailand. Capi- ing, price of land. In addition to Sansiri is launching three new towards Small and Medium Enter- provide an ideal platform for stable tal from around the world flows into limited land, local [blue collar] la- projects in Phuket this year, with a prises. That said, one can not economic growth. the province directly, not just bor and materials are in shortage combined value of 2 billion baht. See underestimate the high ‘multiplier “Phuket is special because its through domestic channels. When and thus are mostly imported from page 27 for more information. effect’ that real estate has on the job economy is less dependent on the tourism flourishes on the global elsewhere. This causes base costs – Steven Layne Lunar New Year sees limited vacancy BOOKINGS at hotels in Phuket lions around the globe – mostly sidering that Chinese and Korean Town and at popular beach resort of Chinese and Korean descent – tourists are two of the island’s big- towns along the island’s west coast the Lunar New Year officially be- gest inbound markets – along with will be mostly full from the end of gan with the New Moon on Russians, Australians and Scandi- January through early February. January 23 and will conclude with navians. The forecast came in an an- the full moon on February 7. “In addition to Seoul, Hong nouncement by local tourism Most tourist arrivals on Phuket Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, there representatives last week that hotel during this period will come by di- are currently about 10 cities in occupancy rates across the island rect flights from China and Korea, mainland China that have direct are expected to average between 90 said Somboon Jirayus, President of flights to Phuket, including Beijing to 100% full during the 2012 Lunar Phuket Tourist Association. and Shanghai,” he said. New Year festive period. Mr Somboon’s comments Other Chinese cities with regu- Celebrated by hundreds of mil- should come as no surprise con- larly-scheduled direct flights to Phuket include Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Ninbo, Taiyuan, Wuhan and Xian. Such Phuket flights are ser- viced by Seoul Airlines, Asiana FULLY BOOKED: Scores of ethnic Chinese are celebrating in Phuket. Airlines, China Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, The cumulative effect will An announcement last week by Sichuan Airlines, Shanghai Air- bring hotels in Phuket’s popular the Tourism Authority of Thai- lines, Dragon Air, Hainan Airlines, beach areas as well as in Phuket land (TAT), reported by the Jetstar Asia, Tiger Airways, Silk Town to either capacity or near Gazette, said that at least 900 mil- Air, Air Asia and Thai Airways. capacity, he explained. lion baht is expected to be Mr Somboon noted that in ad- Although an average occupancy generated by Phuket’s tourism dition to ethnic Chinese tourists, rate of 90% island-wide is ex- sector during the festive period, scores of Korean tourists are ex- pected to continue until January while billions in revenue is ex- pected to land on Phuket for the 30, some Phuket Town hotels are pected nationwide. Korean New Year, Seollal. already reporting full bookings. It was also announced by the “Scandinavian and Russian The Phuket Merlin Hotel is fully TAT that no less than 60,000 tourists will continue to come to booked from January 25 to 27, tourist arrivals are expected in Phuket as usual as it is still high and the Royal Phuket City has no Phuket over the busy period. season,” he added. vacancies from January 22 to 27. – Warisa Temram and S Layne January 28 - February 3, 2012 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Hydrofoil pilots

By Steven Layne

AN INNOVATIVE technology which looks to give a boost to the Andaman coastal region’s sea transport industry, is now being piloted off the shores of Phuket. Benchmarked by the unofficial launch of a hydrofoil sea transport and tour service, swift and seam- less day trips from Phuket to distant, offshore havens in Krabi and Phang Nga provinces are not only possible, but have already been successfully demonstrated. As the region’s only working hydrofoil liner, the 128-seater “Flying Dolphin” embarked on its maiden voyage last Sunday to the world-renowned Similan Islands, northwest of Phuket. Proving its sea-scaling-superi- ority to 82 inaugural passengers WINGS ON WATER: The Flying Dolphin maintains its cruising speed of 65 km/hour due to hovering capabilities. on board, the 59-ton, 36 meter long vessel lived up to its promise hovering above the water surface airplane – fitted with both window agency Phuket Adventure Group by completing the 100-kilometer and thus is less affected by and aisle Boeing airplane seats. Co Ltd, who will be coordinating trip in only an hour and a half. waves,” he explained. In many ways, a hydrofoil ride shore transfers and other special- Denys van Rooyen, Advisor In addition to its speed and com- is more like traveling by air than sea. ized touring services. for the operator, Dolphin Sea- fort advantages, the hydrofoil is Thus it’s only suitable that its As for the official launch, Mr ways Co Ltd, told the Phuket also more efficient in terms of ca- service include onboard enter- van Rooyen said that the service Gazette that the key to the pacity and fuel consumption. tainment and amenities including should be in full operation by the hydrofoil’s efficiency is its abil- “Due to less drag in the water, fresh fruit and refreshments next tourism high season (roughly ity to maintain a constant speed. it consumes a lot less fuel than served, while those who need a by October to November). “Large waves require other one would expect from a vessel refreshing breath of air can en- Meanwhile, the company plans types of boats to constantly slow of this size,” Denys noted. joy the open air hallway, and to organize more pilot voyages down and speed up, whereas a With its hovering capabilities and clean western toilets. over the next few months. hydrofoil vessel can keep a con- jet-like characteristics, the cabin Partnering with Dolphin Sea- For more information, also see stant speed. Essentially its hull is much resembles the inside of an ways is the crew of veteran tour dolphinseaways.com Dive center targets ‘no niche’ By Isaac Stone Simonelli The company is looking to fi- nalize a deal with the British THE international appeal of Phuket’s International School to provide ex- dive industry has seen many dive tra curricular diving course work shops and dive centers on the is- for the students. land honing in on specific niche “Come low season we also want markets, usually centered around a to talk to the local Chalong schools specific country or nationality. and offer it [diving opportunities] to Backed with their well- the children for free,” David said. equipped dive boat and brand new For a select few students that training facilities, Andaman Ocean Andaman Ocean Safaris’ dive center (inset) and dive boat offer full service. are serious about diving, Andaman Safaris’ business model takes pany to provide full dive services daily on the boat’s “hotel quality” Ocean Safaris is looking to get niche marketing a step further, by to divers and agents, starting from kitchen), dives and drop-offs. them PADI certified for free. targeting agents, rather than any classroom and pool training, to David went on to emphasize that “In the future those might be one market of divers. “pure air” and ocean dives. he and his family want to play an the PADI Dive Masters and PADI Managing Director David The center’s modern and styl- important role in the community and Instructors of tomorrow – it Minnaar spoke exclusively with ish facilities feature classrooms, are thinking of the longterm impacts would be nice for them to come the Phuket Gazette, revealing his trip-booking offices, a pro shop, of their business in Phuket. through us,” he said. company’s core features. restaurant, bar and one of the only David established Andaman saltwater pools in Phuket. Ocean Safaris in August 2010, “We are geared towards com- starting with the 12 million baht panies that don’t have their own renovation of the Chok Somboon dive boats, pool facilities, gear or (complete luck), a three-storey, even their own cylinders,” Mr 68-person capacity dive boat. Minnaar explains. The spacious, 23-meter vessel is The company, which strategically one of only two companies in Asia aligns itself with Patong-based to utilize top quality, Bauer “pure All4Diving, is the only dive center air” compressors. to offer free pickup service any- “You can have 45 to 50 people where on the island, David notes. on board and wouldn’t even no- Agents take the industry norm tice it. You don’t feel cramped at of 30% for their marketing ex- all,” Mr Mannaar said. penses. Most days Andaman After a successful first season, Ocean Safaris has only 5 to 10 % Andaman Ocean Safaris expanded of their own clients on board. this month by opening a full-ser- Mr Minnaar added that services vice dive center in Chalong. include pickups, equipment man- The new center allows the com- agement, meals (freshly prepared 12 PHUKET GAZETTE TECHNOLOGY January 28 - February 3, 2012 Protect yourself from ATM skimming LAST week the Phuket Gazette ran a story about ATM skimming, describing how two long-term Phuket residents lost hundreds of thousands of baht at the hands of clever thieves. The banks involved came up with good advice: use ATMs either inside or at that he’s used for years. Here’s how it the front of bank branches; use ATMs from works. major banks as they have better anti-tamper He keeps two bank accounts, both at the systems and beware of people milling about same bank. Both accounts have online ac- or offering to help with your transactions. cess, so he can log on and transfer money But there is much more than you can do, between the accounts any time. Both have and it isn’t all that difficult. SMS notification, so he gets an SMS every Phuket’s a magnet for ATM scammers be- time more than B 5,000 moves in or out of cause the island draws lots of well-heeled the accounts. But only one of the accounts tourists. People on vacation are less likely to has ATM capabilities. keep close tabs on their bank accounts and if He keeps a small amount of money – they get ripped off they aren’t likely to stick maybe B 10,000 or 20,000 – in the ATM around to see the judicial process through. account. If he needs more cash, he logs on The bad guys know it. That means we who to the non-ATM account and transfers live here have to work all that much harder to enough to the smaller ATM account, to protect ourselves. cover whatever he’ll need. ATM skimming is a world-wide phenom- He keeps most of his money in the ac- enon, and recently it’s gone very high tech. count that doesn’t have ATM access. It’s There’s a series of articles on the advanced his main account. When people are going toys now in use by computer security guru to transfer money to him, he has them Brian Krebs at krebsonsecurity.com/tag/atm- transfer the money into the non-ATM ac- skimmer. While most ATM cons rely on the count. When he sets up automatic old-fashioned guy looking over your shoulder payment for credit cards or electricity or routine, some are straight out of Buck Rogers. telephone, those all go into his main ac- There’s a card insert in one of Brian’s count. The ATM account is just for cash, articles that fits inside a regular ATM card and it’s only as full as it needs to be. scanning slot: put your card in the bogus He’s also very careful about logging on. slot and as a magnetic stripe reader looks at He uses AI Roboform (roboform.com) or your card number, a LastPass pin-size camera (lastpass.com) to watches as you manage his pass- punch in your Per- words, and changes sonal Identification his banking passwords Number or PIN, and frequently. He never a Bluetooth connec- logs on from public tion transmits all of computers. And he your card information logs on several times to anyone nearby a week to both ac- with the proper mods counts, just to make to a mobile phone. sure nothing funny is Unless you knew to Don’t PIN all your hopes on the bank helping. happening with either look for it, you’d of the accounts. never see it. That’s how sophisticated the Paranoid? I don’t think so. If you have an technology is getting. ATM card issued in a country that has strict Bottom line: No matter how careful banking laws that cover fraudulent use of the you are, there are ways to get your ac- card, you’re in luck. But if you need to work count number and PIN. Of course, you with the Thai banking system – where no shouldn’t tell anybody your PIN, you such laws exist – taking precautions like that should make sure nobody’s watching as are not only reasonable, they’re necessary. OPEN WIDE: Don’t let an ATM swallow your savings. By opening two accounts you can avoid you punch in your PIN, you should use Fortunately, the two people mentioned being pillaged by a skimmer. Photo: Justin D Henry. ATMs in high profile locations… and so in the Gazette column last week managed on. You should certainly choose a bank to convince their banks to refund the sto- With Woody hunkered down writing a sions at the Sandwich Shoppes. Details are that notifies you by SMS every time your len money. In one case, it took almost a book, the weekly Computer Clinics are tak- in the Events Calendar. The Computer Clin- account has a transaction. But in the end, year of complaints and threats of lawsuits ing a new turn. Until Woody emerges with ics are sponsored by the Phuket Gazette and you have to accept the fact that no ATM by a very tenacious friend to get the money an 860-page copy of “Windows 8 All-In- Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes. technology is perfect. back. The banks involved deserve credit One For Dummies” under his arm, around So what can you do? Aside from get- for making things right. But with no spe- May or June, Seth Bareiss will hold com- Live Wire is Phuket Gazette columnist Woody ting rid of ATM cards entirely (which may cific laws on the books in Thailand, there’s puter sessions on every-other Wednesday Leonhard’s weekly snapshot of all things internet be a good option for some people), is no guarantee that the same thing will hap- afternoon, from 1 to 3pm. If you have a in Phuket. Follow him on Twitter: there a better way? pen, should you end up tumbling down this Windows problem that needs to be solved, @PhuketLiveWire, or “like” his page at A friend of mine has a simple technique particular rabbit hole. drop by one of Seth’s free afternoon ses- facebook.com/SandwichShoppe. How does your school use technology? THERE’S been a flurry of educa- Show in Las Vegas two weeks ago, room activities – electronic tion-related computer announce- the OLPC project finally revealed whiteboards, interactive curricula. ments in the past few weeks. the $100 One Laptop Per Child In 2010, though, the University Apple announced “the reinven- device.In separate news, an Indian of Bristol published a report stating tion of the textbook”: iBooks 2, a firm claims to have a similar device. that 10- to 11-year olds with more plan for getting electronic books Wealthy school districts all over than two hours of screen time a day into middle and high schools the world are rolling out tablets show “higher psychological diffi- throughout the US and Europe; (primarily iPads but also Androids) culty scores.”So the adoption of iBooks Author, a free program for in the classroom. Many of them tablets – technology in general – in writing and assembling books; are working on a bring-your-own the classroom isn’t universally rec- and iTunes U App for distribu- model. This kind of grass-roots ognized as a good thing. tion. The intent, ultimately, is to approach is a big challenge to I’m curious. How is your school make textbooks electronic, with teachers who aren’t comfortable using computers? Is it working an enormous amount of potential with the technology. It’s also a di- now, or in the planning stage? Write upside for everyone except the rect assault on long-established to me. I’ll devote a Live Wire col- entrenched textbook publishers. educational programs which rely umn to the topic in the near future. At the Consumer Electronics on proprietary software for class- – Woody Leonhard January 28 - February 3, 2012 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Save yourself begin with too large of a commit- often people who win the lottery ment and cause a reversion to the find themselves poor again in a “spend it all” kind of lifestyle. In fact very short period of time. many people on the planet have be- Many of those who become very come more and more Americanized wealthy do so simply by using the I AM personally a very big fan of in the sense that they spend not only savings habit, and as their unused Napoleon Hill, and I have just fin- what they earn, but in excess of it. money begins to compound, earned ished re-reading his original work Debt can be one of the most money earns even more money. The Law of Success in Sixteen crippling situations to find your- This can eventually create an expo- Lessons. self in and the best defense nential increase in the size of the Each lesson is based on a quality against this happening is to de- overall “pot”. This is a very big part or aspect which was a common velop the habit of always saving of why the rich get richer and the denominator amongst all of the vari- something from every paycheck. poor get poorer; many of the rich ous successful men he had studied It doesn’t matter if you are sud- have learned and understand how over a thirty year period, such as denly faced with a major to practically use this fundamental Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. decrease in earning potential, “law” as Hill would call it. Others One of these sixteen lessons is cen- because you can alter your do not and therefore continue the tered on the habit of saving money. lifestyle and simply save less, but cycle of spending all or even more It states that developing this habit as long as you are always spend- than what they earn, and they never was one of the essential tasks all ing less than you are earning you experience the freedom which who would be successful must do. will eventually get to a point wealth can provide. Most important is not so much where you achieve financial The best way to ensure a happy BANK ON IT: Start saving earlier rather than later. Photo: Alan Cleaver the amount that is saved in the be- freedom. It is impossible to retirement is to ensure there is more ginning when you are trying to instill achieve it any other way, be- than enough capital put away to to deteriorate as your capital is eaten David Mayes MBA lives in Phuket this into your character, but simply cause even if you greatly continue to live off of, less than what into. The best way to reach this and provides wealth management that you begin somewhere and re- increase your earnings, your habit a very conservative investment can point at the earliest stage in life is to services to expatriates around the peat the process until a habit is of spending more will just force earn you. This way it matters not start saving earlier rather than later. world, specializing in UK pension formed. The habit, once formed, you into an even more expensive how long you live and you will never Money has less work to do when it transfers. He can be reached at can be maintained and increased way of living which eats away have to experience a declining stan- has a much longer time frame to 085-335-8573 or by email at much easier than it would be to at any extra income. This is why dard of living as your means begin achieve your goals. [email protected]. Google Thailand’s Singapore Mediacorp Artiste, Joanne Peh top searches 2011 search terms that shot to the top FOLLOWING our recent look at of online charts as the most popu- the top Google worldwide lar entertainment searches of the searches for 2011, Google Thai- year. land has announced its own an- In the IT and technology space, nual Zeitgeist, a look at 2011 top the most searched for gadgets searches on google.co.th. were smartphones or tablets and Thailand search results never Thailand's obsession with the red cease to surprise, and in 2011Thais feathered Angry Birds continues searched for creative ways to sur- to claim the number one spot in vive and thrive in our economy, online game searches. Below is a from online job applications to the break down of some of the most latest lottery results. searched for terms in Thailand. All When it comes to entertainment lists represent fastest-rising what do Kan-Hu (itchy ears) and searches and duplicate terms have Kin-Tub (eating liver) have in com- been removed. mon? They are the two surprise – The Nation Top 10 search terms 2011 Entertainment Fly from Phuket to:

1. Facebook 1. Kan-Hu (country song) 2. Friv (online game portal) 2. Khon-Aoud-Pee ~ 3. Kan-Hu (country song) ('Ghost Game' TV show) Singapore Melbourne 4. Khon-Aoud-Pee 3. Kin-Tub (song) (via Singapore) ('Ghost Game' TV show) 4. Pood-Mai-Kid (song) 5. Nhong (pop song) 5. Mia-Tang (soap opera) THB ^ THB ^ 6. Boomz (online game portal) 6. Young-Sod (song) 7. Floods 7. Roy-Marn (soap opera) from from 8. Kin-Tub (song) 8. Kid-Mak (song) 1799 13095 9. Masha (actress) 9. Ladda Land (movie) One way, all-inclusive Economy Starter^ fares-carry on baggage only. For an additional THB350-THB2200, per 10. iPhone5 10. Lazy song (song) passenger, you can choose between 15kg-40kg checked baggage. Seats are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or days. ~Lower fares may be available. Conditions apply. IT & Tech Electronic gadgets Online games Free 10kg carry on Arrival & Departure baggage allowance at Main Terminal Leather Seats 1. Facebook 1. iPhone 5 1. Angry bird 2. Google Plus 2. Samsung galaxy 2. Fifa online 3. Google Chrome 3. iPad 3. Minecraft 4. YouTube 4. iPhone 4 4. Sf To book, visit Jetstar.com 5. Hotmail.co.th 5. Bb 5. Gta or call 001 800 611 2957 (24hr toll free) 6. Samsung galaxy tab 6. Calculator 6. Cooking game 7. Notebook Fares quoted are one way, inclusive of tax. THB650-THB700 extra per passenger, per flight applies to bookings through 001 800 611 2957. ^Carry on baggage 7. iPad 7. Dress up game limits, including size restrictions, will be strictly applied. Passengers with more than the applicable carry on baggage allowance will need to check in 8. Whatsapp 8. Nokia 8. Dota baggage, and charges will apply. Phuket-Singapore flights are operated by Jetstar Asia (3K). Singapore-Melbourne flights are opreated by Jetstar Airways 9. Android 9. Acer 9. Pairing game (JQ). Fares valid for new bookings made via the stipulated web address only. Fares are non-refundable. Limited changes are permitted, charges apply. Other 10. Nokia x7 10. Canon 10. Talesrunner terms & conditions apply. All travel is subjected to Jetstar’s Conditions of Carriage. Jetstar Asia Airways Pte Ltd (Registration No. 200403570D). 14 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 15

ML Usni is often seen on Phuket representing HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the King’s Cup Regatta.

Brian Woulfe, himself a classical pianist, is one of the sponsors of the free PSU concert. HOOKED ON CLASSICS: Mom Luang Tri Devakul (left) has invited Mom Luang Usni Pramoj (right) and his ensemble to play at Villa Royale. Classical music hits high note in Phuket By Bruce Stanley Bhumibol Adulyadej at the annual held at the Prince of Songkhla Phuket island and admission is For details on tickets and times for King’s Cup Regatta. University, Phuket Campus free to students and parents these exceptional concerts, email THERE is good news for those He graduated from Oxford (Luang Anuphas Phuket-karn Au- thanks to the generous sponsor- [email protected] for the Villa who appreciate European classi- University with a law degree but ditorium) starting at 7pm. ship of Brian Woulfe (Designed Royale concert. Schools can contact cal music: Mom Luang Tri he has had a lifetime love of This concert is open to stu- by Woulfe Studio, Phuket) and Klinchan on 085 789 9404 or email: Devakul is again welcoming conducting and creating origi- dents from all schools around Blair Speers (HotelTravel.com). [email protected]. Phuket residents and visitors to his nal music. ML Usni plays the luxury estate at Villa Royale for an violin and was named National evening of music and fine dining. Artist in 1994 for his musical Mom Tri has long supported talents, and he was instrumen- the arts on the island with his tal in the development of the Baan Kata Artsfest, a celebra- Bangkok Symphony. tion of music, art and fine He has set up a tour of Thai- cuisine. For 2012, he has invited land with his ensemble and will Mom Luang Usni Pramoj and his perform on January 30 at Mom ensemble to entertain his guests Tri’s Villa Royale. Local arts ac- with an evening of Dvorak ac- tivist Dan Miles, best known for companied by an original his talents as a celebrity photog- composition. rapher, has been recording ML Joining ML Usni will be the Usni’s ensemble and is currently Concert Master of the Bangkok planning to produce a video of Symphony Orchestra, Tasana his musical career. Nagavajara, who trained at the “ML Usni Pramoj is one of the International Menuhin Music most talented men I have met in Academy and has performed a Thailand. He is committed to series of concerts at the educating Thai students in the Mendelssohn House in Leipzig. beauty of Western classical mu- Also performing at the event sic. We are working on a project will be Siripong Tiptan, who re- which will allow the ensemble to cently played in concerts the return frequently to the island Vienna Musikverein and at and perform in the local Rotterdam’s De Doelen hall, and schools,” said Mr Miles. Kittikhun Sodprasert, a talented In addition to the concert, composer and arranger of mu- Mom Tri’s Kitchen is presenting sic who serves as principal a special four-course menu for cellist for the Bangkok Sym- the occasion to round out the phony. evening of culture. ML Usni is most often seen on On the following day, January Phuket representing HM King 31, there will be another concert 16 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 Day of the

STAGE DELIGHT: Getting up in front of a crowd to win prizes presented no kiddies problem for the kids. By Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai don’t remember much about casion,” said Mr Frutiter. my family, all I know is that I “Our hotel is the only hotel in CHILDREN are our future as the came from Chiang Mai. I have Phuket that has the Green Globe song tells us and to prepare them grown up here and I consider Award and part of that achieve- for the waiting world of adulthood this place my home and the people ment stems from the community we endeavour to provide a wealth are my family,” said Anon. work we are involved in such as of learning experiences that are an “I would like to continue to the LHPF,” he added. important tool for their develop- study until I graduate with a Mrs Ingrid Gudmundsson lost ment. bachelor’s degree and be able her daughter in the 2004 tsunami National Children’s Day in Thai- to take care of myself. I and has been supporting underprivi- land was celebrated on January 14 will continue to support leged kids ever since, under her own and many places marked this spe- this foundation, so that foundation called “Inda Hjälpen” cial occasion with events filled with my sisters and brothers “My daughter, Linda, was a jew- fun activities. The purpose of these can have the same op- elry designer and after she died I activities is not only to mark the portunity that I’ve had. took over her factory and made a occasion, but also to show chil- I want to be a police charity,” said Mrs Gudmundsson. dren how important they are. officer in the future,” “I took the money and donated Life Home Project Founda- he said. it to help rebuild a school in Khao tion (LHPF) is the Phuket based The educational Lak. Now I design jewelry and the organization that offers help to achievements of the money I make, I donate to the stu- HIV/AIDS infected women and children that have dents in Khao Lak and to the their children. The foundation been supported by children here at LHPF,” she said. was established in May 2001 LHPF are a direct “I have sponsored five LHPF and since then they have pro- measure of its over- children for their scholarship. To- vided shelter and career training all success. day, I am here to celebrate with as well as education scholar- TOYS FOR US: Children from LHPF show their new toys which they won from taking part “One of our kids them. I brought them a lot of pre- ships for the children. in the many games organized on the day. Photos: Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai is currently earning sents as well,” she added. On January 15, the LHPF his degree in engi- Also at the event was Hélène celebrated a combination of can practice their social skills and who live around this area, to gather neering from one university in Fallon-Wood, the Honorary Con- Children’s Day, New Year and explore the world away from their and have a good time,” she said. Bangkok,” said Mr Noppadon sul of Ireland in Phuket and Christmas all rolled into one magic usual environment,” said Daoroong. Saowaluck “Sao” Rittideth is Puangpan, a social worker at LHPF. director of LHPF. afternoon. “We don’t consider the day just one child who benefits from the “It really doesn’t matter if the “I have supported LHPF since Daoroong “Joojee” Rodsomnam, as Children’s Day, it is also our foundation’s work and explained kids come back to help us here. 2001. Jose Luis Gay set this foun- project manager for LHPF is one annual festival that we have held to the Gazette how it is helping to What is important is that they are dation up and I came to help six of the driving forces behind the suc- for three years already. We allow improve her life. able to rely on themselves. I am months afterwards,” said Hélène. cess of the organization. all the children who are under our “I’m in Phutthamongkolnimitr proud that our foundation makes a “There have been great im- “It is important for our kids to care, children who received schol- School in provements experience outside activities so they arships from us, and the children Matthayom 2 since we began (Grade 8). I in 2001. The have been on greatest part of the scholarship our achieve- program from ment is the fact LHPF for four that some of years now,” the children we said have supported Saowaluck. are already “My family relying on is really poor themselves and they can’t now. We are afford to send very happy to me to school. If be part of their I didn’t get the future and see scholarship them grow up from LHPF, I with strength wouldn’t get an and intelli- education like LABOR OF LOVE: Ingrid Gudmondson (left), Daoroong Rodsomnam (center) gence,” she this. I am so and Helene Fallon-Wood. added. grateful for the opportunity,” she difference in their lives,” he added. Hélène indicated that she will do added. Besides the children who en- the best she can to keep this foun- “I intend to continue to study at joyed the event, many adults came dation running and revealed that the higher level. I want to get at least a to celebrate the annual festival. annual fund raising event this year college degree or if I am lucky Mr Hans Frutiter, General Man- at the Movenpick Hotel and Resort enough, I wish I could make it to ager of the Mövenpick Hotel and in March.will have a different look. bachelor degree. Then I will come Resort Phuket in Karon beach has “I would like to thank every- back to offer my help to this foun- joined in the celebrations every year. one who is supporting us and I dation the best I can,” she added. “We always enjoy lending our hope they will continue to support Anon “Ahao” Seaesoon told the support to LHPF. Last year we us in the future. We will make sure Gazette has been under the care held a charity gala dinner at our that all the children under our care of LHPF for nine years. resort to help raise funds for the get the full benefit from the dona- “I first came to this foundation foundation and I am delighted to tions and they have the best future when I was three years old. I support their efforts for any oc- waiting for them,” she said. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Playground of comedy

By Neil Quail

UTTERLY uproarious and mind- Show Details bendingly brilliant is the usual hi- When: Wednesday Feb 29 larious result when a group of tal- Doors: 8pm ented comedians improvise a Show: 8:30pm sketch based on a random sce- Where: Holiday Inn Resort, nario pieced together by a willing Patong Beach, Phuket audience. Tickets: 1,200 baht / Expat Phuket has its willing audience Special Price - 960 baht until and next month the Phuket February 22. Punchline Comedy Club provides Ticket Outlets: the comedic talent when they Chalong: Woody’s Sandwich present their biggest show yet – Shoppe. the live stage show of the original Koh Kaew: RPM Health British TV hit, Whose Line is it Club. Anyway? starring four of the Patong: Woody’s Sandwich shows stars: Andy Smart, Shoppe. Stephen Frost, Steve Steen and Patong: Shakers Restaurant Ian Coppinger. Cherng Talay: Gitano Having already staged this Restaurant. show in Hong Kong to sell out Pa Khlok: Gitano Restaurant. crowds, John Moorhead, the Visit PhuketComedy.com Punchline Comedy Club creator, for a full list of outlets is certain fans of comedy in YOUR LINE: Starting next week Gazette readers will have an opportunity to submit their comedy prowess which General info: 089-646 9278 Phuket will roll up in the same could see their jokes used by the pros at next month’s show and win a bunch of great prizes (as above). fashion when the show arrives here in February. Have I Got News for You and on all the other shows they had seen claimed children’s show CBTV for at the famous Kilkenny “Cat The show Whose Line is it Any- Never Mind the Buzzcocks. that year, a cheap stunt that paid Thames TV from 1981-1984. Laughs” comedy festival in Ireland, way? was a massive hit in the UK Andy Smart, born in Southsea, dividends later. Steve and Jim starred in Channel the Edinburgh Festival, the Adelaide for over a decade and now enjoys birthplace of Peter Sellers, spent He performed as one of the 4’s first home-grown comedy se- Festival and the Melbourne Inter- the same success in the USA after his childhood overseeing the Pon- Baron’s minions in a show called ries Little Armadillos, directed by national Comedy Festival. Channel 4 sold the show to NBC. toon and Poker Card School, at A Feast of Fools, with such lu- Bob Spiers. Rory Bremner grabbed Ian has improvised with the For strangers to the program, five Farnborough Grammar, and run- minaries as Pierce Brosnan and him for his debut series on BBC 2 popular Second City from Chi- performers pit their wits against the ning bets for his grandmother who John Ratzenberger, better known and three years of mimicry followed. cago, Whose Line Is It Anyway, audience by playing out scenarios in had been a seven card stud dealer. as Cliff the postman in the hit TV Throw into that melting pot with The Comedy Store Players and a style and setting of their choice. After working on several produc- show Cheers. This transferred to The Kenny Everett Show, Carrott Theatresports. He also shares two The whole show is totally improvised tions as a writer/actor, Andy’s the Roundhouse for a successful Confidential, Saturday Night Live, hit radio shows on RTE with The from the Shakespearean scenes to introduction to street entertainment London run. Wogan, Blackadder the Third, A Comedy Improv Radio Show. the Broadway musicals. The only dif- found foothold in the Spanish town Steve continued his work at the Bit of Fry and Laurie, Red Dwarf, Among his plaudits are “a very ference is the audience decides what of Pamplona, where he has returned Oval House theater, squeezing in Spitting Image, and you get the idea funny man...the next Irish come- the performers say and sing about. every year since to join the renowned a couple of Shakespeare produc- – you name it he’s done it. dian to make it on the international A selection of reviews range spectacle the Running of the Bulls. tions with the likes of Tim Roth. Ian Coppinger returns to Phuket circuit,” by fellow comedian Rich from, “They are all pure geniuses,” On retuning to England, Andy A spell in prison beckoned from his stand-up performance here Hall, “a sophisticated Billy Connolly,” by The South China Morning Post performed at Covent Garden. when in 1979 he was banged up in October. One of Ireland’s busi- by The Irish Times and “pound for to “Pure talent, better than the TV Then in 1983 he met Angelo Abela in Porridge, the film spin-off from est comedians, Ian has performed pound the funniest human being to show,” said The Times. “Performed and together they formed the the TV series. Upon his release he to packed houses on four conti- have existed anywhere ever,” by with a spectacular flair that can only popular Vicious Boys a success- went on to co-present the ac- nents, including yearly appearances Hot Press Magazine. be described as magical,” opined ful comedy duo that lasted 17 The Daily Telegraph. years. They apparently split up due Each of the visiting personali- to sophistic differences. A new ties is an established star of career in comedy including stints comedy in a wide range of fields at the Edinburgh Festival and a from acting to writing. tour with the Iranian football ball The following is a brief back- team has led Andy on a path of ground to each, but from next many laughs and now has been week the Gazette will publish an performing as a guest with the exclusive interview with each of Comedy Store Players for 13 the performers in the lead up to years and has been a permanent next month’s exciting event. member since 1995. Stephen Frost is an English As a member of the “Steve comedian and is well known for Frost Impro All Stars”, he has per- his work in the 1980s with Mark formed in 28 consecutive Arden as part of their double act, Edinburgh Festivals, as well as in The Oblivion Boys as seen on Sat- Asia, Europe, the Middle East, urday Live. Veterans of the Australia and USA. alternative comedy scene, he and Andy was also part of the all Arden appeared in The Young Ones comedian version of “The Twelve and later had their own TV series Angry Men” which went on to Lazarus and Dingwall on BBC2. tour in Australia and New Zealand. The duo also appeared in a se- He has also performed in ries of British TV advertisements Edinburgh with “Paul Merton’s ending with the catchphrase “I bet Impro Chums”. This year he will he drinks Carling Black Label”. be organizing the First Annual In addition to playing two small Poker Tournament for comics at roles in the acclaimed Blackadder the Gilded Balloon. series, and a cameo in Mr Bean Steve Steen began his career Rides Again, Frost has appeared at the Oval House Theatre Club in on Radio 4’s Just a Minute, and 1972 with his lifelong friend and Whose Line Is It Anyway?. He has working partner Jim Sweeney, appeared on three episodes of basically doing shows that sent up 18 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012

THE OPPOSITE OF A DRIVE IN: Melisa prepares two ice-cold lattes and one TABLE FOR TWO: A collapsable table and parasol is provided for diners. warm smile all served up and ready to go. Dream of it and

they will come A Tuna and Bacon Grilled Sandwich. By Marc Mulloy sunny lunchtime in their shiny who came up with the idea based table and parasol and an electrical encrusted sandwich called new van and made a lot of hun- on their own love of quality socket, which is not as easy as it “S’more”. WHEN was the last time you were gry Gazette staff very happy. grilled sandwiches (panini) and sounds in Phuket,” she added after “We try to keep our prices rea- laying on Nai Harn Beach day- Malisa & Me is the name of a coffee-based drinks. serving a classic Tuna and Bacon sonable, but as we only use the dreaming to yourself, “Ooh, I newly opened “mobile food” ven- “These vans are very popular grilled sandwich (85 baht) and a best ingredients it may appear could really do with a grilled ture specializing in iced coffee in the USA, but we did not see large Iced Cappucino (75 baht) to expensive to some people – even Chicken Quesadilla washed down drinks and grilled sandwiches. any in Phuket and as both of us another grateful editor. our coffee is brewed with 100 with a Pumpkin Iced Latte”? Being mobile, they can visit vari- love to cook and love this kind “Although we live in Thalang, per cent Arabica beans and min- Granted, it may not have been ous locations on the island, but of food we decided to start our we travel each day to Nai Harn as eral water,” says Dan. recently, but the next time you do, have recently found a perfect spot own business,” said Malisa in be- we have found a spot there. Origi- A quick look inside the you can have exactly that and on Nai Harn Beach where they are tween preparing a delicious BBQ nally we tried attractive areas like “kitchen” and you can see that much more without even seeking waiting for you to have just such Pork and Coleslaw grilled sand- Kata and Karon, but it is difficult everything is spotless and a restaurant, it will come to you. a thought. wich (90 baht) and an Iced to find a good place. Ideally, we impeccable. Not surprising given Indeed, when we decided to The Malisa & Me team is a Caramel Macchiato (45 baht). would like to rent a semi-perma- that Dan used to be in the US write about this brand-new charming couple consisting of “Although we are mobile, we do nent space and pay a monthly Navy. “We hope the idea will Phuket food trend named Malisa Phuket-born Malisa Schults and need about three and a half square electrical bill there. We also attend take off and that we can create & Me, they came to us on a her husband Dan “Me” Schultz meters of space for our fold-out events like the Old Phuket Town a franchise. In order for that to Festival this week and private par- happen, we need to start selling ties,” said Malisa. more sandwiches,” he adds. The sandwiches are lovingly cre- So next time you find yourself The Ultimate Outing ated from only the finest craving a Grilled Pizza Sandwich (day & night) ingredients including slow-cooked with pepperoni, mozzerella BBQ pork, four different cheeses, cheese and tomato sauce (80 Enjoy the fresh contemporary bell peppers, salsa and Paris ham baht), while near Nai Harn Beach cuisine of Chef Bryan at the all served on toasted farmer’s bread walk on over to Malisa & Me’s chic new RE KÁ TA Beach Club except for the Quesadilla which of van where dreams do come true. course require tortillas. For those with a sweet tooth, Fabulous food and For more information call Malisa or they even make a Peanut butter and Dan on 081-9568635 or email: awesome cocktails Jelly sandwich or a Marshmallow, [email protected], or visit Milk chocolate and Graham cracker MalisaandMe.com. Amazing sound system

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BUTTON IT: Haphazard buttons give this silk dress a carefree look.

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By Abby McMillan mendings to become a patchwork fa- vorite with a personality all its own. FAR OUT: A bold geometric nod to the 60’s (above) and a bright leather bag WHEN most of us think about Unlikely patterns are haphaz- and shoes add a punch of personality (right). good fashion one word comes ardly stitched together in to mind: quality. Well-made, clas- body-conscious designs to create sic pieces will always stay in our an organic sense of laissez faire. wardrobes longer, withstanding The buttons don’t match and the test of time. But when it aren’t even spaced correctly, im- comes to some fashion trends, plying that the wearer is easy the emphasis away from impec- going and unconcerned with in a in cable crafts- boundaries. manship might These bohe- surprise you. mian-inspired Distressed items mix and clothing is noth- match patterns ing new; we’ve and bold colors. all had our They do pair share of ripped amazingly well jeans, and who with fringe and doesn’t love a thrive off lay- vintage worn ers. There is a leather bag? sense of inspi- However, what ration from the we’ve started to swinging six- see is the spread ties that comes of this look to through the items that are bold geometri- usually loyal to cal patterns, perfectio. and the rem- “The Sixth Phuket” is the first Party and sun nants of a lifestyle shophouse in Patong, dresses, along forgotten the most vibrant retail location in with evening A cluster of buttons gives a flower child Phuket. It is designed in a Chino- tops, are now youthful feel to this strap. seem to lie just being seen with underneath the Portuguese style which is part frayed edges, random embellish- peasant-like embellishments. of Phuket’s unique architectural ments and decorative hand Some fashionistas will go all stitching. It’s becoming harder to out for this look and pull it off heritage. tell whether something is brand effortlessly. Be warned that we Sawatdirak Rd. new or a decade in the making. can’t all be so lucky and small It is located on the best corner of The distressed trend has come a steps will ensure that this trend Bang La Rd. Bangla Road, Patong, in a 3-storey Junceylon long way from college students all works for you, not against you. Phuket wearing the same commercially One or two subtle pieces is of L-shaped building with 42 units Andaman Sea driven, worn-in shirt with a huge enough to embrace the details. rental space and 90 car parking Patong Beach brand logo splattered across it. In- If you’re the DIY type, create stead, these typically tailored pieces your own look with garments you’re lots. The Sixth Phuket is a highly have taken on a couture life of their tired of. A few clusters of buttons promising commercial property own and the result is a detailed one- here, some random contrasting ideal for café, restaurant, spa, salon, of-a-kind piece. The look is stitches there and voila! a custom handmade and purposefully sponta- embellished piece. If the unlikely service office, bank and etc. neous, suggesting an array of patterns of this look are more your experiences the wearer doesn’t ac- style, go for bold layers balanced tually have to go through. It’s as if with minimalist accessories. Flirt y the garment has traveled with them and fun, this trend can help you re- through time, collecting adornments lax and takes the edge off your and character, undergoing countless usually structured life. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 Fair game in the Windy City

THOMAS Pynchon’s epic 1000-page novel Against the Day opens with a boy’s adventure tale: the arrival of the Chums of Chance aboard their airship at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. In The Devil in the White City (Vintage Books, New York, 2004, 447pp), Erik Larson describes just such a dirigible arriving at the Fair at the climax of its July 4 celebration. The message in both books is the same: the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair is the harbinger of all the techno- logical American marvels of the 20th century – for good or for evil. For good, we have the superhuman exer- tions of architect Daniel Burnham and his team of a dozen other eminent architects in putting together the huge exhibition buildings and land- scaping marvels that dwarfed the Paris World Fair of 1890. In lieu of the Eiffel Tower, there was the majestic Ferris Wheel that lofted 2,000 ARCHITECTS: Daniel Burnham was instrumental to the Chicago World’s Larson’s account of how America’s first documented serial killer passengers at a time for a view of Lake Michi- Fair success while Holmes (inset) used the event for murderous cover. began his killing spree which would claim more than 100 lives. gan and the whole of Chicago. The new to medical schools. Yet to appearances, he was and progress, one of eternal evil. Together ousel. There were Paderewski, Houdini, Tesla, American city was announcing its arrival in the most pleasant of men. In the terms of the they make for a powerful story, worthy of Edison, Joplin, Darrow, a Princeton professor place of the capitals of the Old World. day, he was a “moral imbecile”. Frank Geyer, the book’s subtitle: “Murder, Magic, and Mad- named Woodrow Wilson, and a sweet old lady The Fair was the White City, ablaze with the lawman who finally brought Holmes to jus- ness at the Fair that Changed America”. in black summer silk, flowered with forget- the new electric lighting, free of urban crime tice, offers this chilling, thumbnail portrait: The book is nothing less than a vivid visitor’s me-knots named Susan B. Anthony.” Not to and filth. “The fair taught men and women “Holmes is greatly given to lying with a sort of guide to a fair that lasted six months and served mention Teddy Roosevelt, Diamond Jim Brady, steeped only in the necessary to see that cit- florid ornamentation and all his stories are deco- notice that a new power had arrived on the Lillian Russell and a blind teenager named Helen ies did not have to be dark, soiled and unsafe rated with flamboyant draperies . . . In talking world stage. In the fairways, Egyptian belly Keller who gave the inventor of the Braille type- bastions of the strictly pragmatic,” the au- he has the appearance of candor, becomes pa- dancers mingled with Arab, Asian and African writer a big hug. Mark Twain came to Chicago, thor writes. “They could also be beautiful.” thetic at times when pathos will serve him best, villagers. “Indians who had once used hatch- but fell ill and spent 11 days in a hotel room For the evil in the White City, we have the uttering his words with a quaver in his voice, ets to bare the skulls of white men drifted over without seeing the fair. “Of all people,” com- sordid example of the serial killer Dr H.H. often accompanied by moistened eyes, then from Buffalo Bill’s compound, as did Annie ments the author. Holmes who constructed a square block of turning quickly with a determined and force- Oakley and assorted Cossacks, Hussars, Lanc- Unnoticed among the millions of visitors and hotels, shops and restaurants to cater to the ful method of speech, as if indignation or ers and members of the US Sixth Cavalry . . . a workforce of thousands was “a carpenter influx of visitors to the fair. A handsome blue- resolution has sprung out of tender memories Chief Standing Bear rode the Ferris Wheel in and furniture-maker named Elias Disney, who eyed con man, he charmed dozens of women that had touched his heart.” full ceremonial headdress with his two hun- in coming years would tell many stories about and children, only to suffocate and incinerate These two tales of Burnham and Holmes, dred feathers unruffled. Other Indians rode the the construction of this magical realm beside them, keeping some of their skeletons for sale Larson tells on parallel tracks: one of pride enameled wooden horses of the Midway car- the lake. His son Walt would take note.” Looking for the right one THE film What's Your Number? remembers, of course the dead follows the standard romantic ones she does not need to worry comedy (Rom-Com) formula as about nor the ones who are al- all the other Katherine Heigl or Jen- ready married, but there are a nifer Aniston movies that came few left who may still be single. before it. The only difference is These are two very talented this one is actually funny and has and funny actors, which is the a bunch of laugh-out-loud jokes. reason this film is so much After reading in a women’s beter than the other R-rated magazine that 96 per cent of rom-coms. Anna Faris is a true women with more than 20 ex- comedienne and is essentially partners are unable to find the whole reason to see this film. husbands, Ally Darling (Anna Chris Evans, Blythe Danner, Faris) vows not to sleep with any- and Ed Begley Jr. make up the one else unless he's “the one”. fine supporting cast. The jokes Ally makes a deal with her are mostly crude and unsophis- apartment neighbour Colin Shea ticated but totally in character (Chris Evans), who has a spe- with this kind of movie. The ciality for locating people ending is predictable and gets anywhere in the world, that if saccharine and sentimental at he helps her locate all the men the end, but again most of these she has been with, he is allowed types of films do that. to hide in her apartment from If you have felt cheated by Director: Mark Mylod his many one night stand films with Jennifer Aniston and Actors: Anna Faris, Chris Evans women. This deal gets under- Katherine Heigl in them, you Genre: Comedy way and Shea manages to find should check out What's Your Phuket release: January 12 out lots about the 19 men she Number? – It’s a bit different. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Supat Promchan WHEN Supat Promchan was grow- ingredients. She uses organic pro- ing up in the old quarter of Phuket duce whenever possible, and avoids town, she was fascinated by one farmed seafood. Her Isaan-styled particular elegant shophouse on tuna salad was mentioned in the Thalang Road. Condé Nast Traveller Magazine The facade of this building had which in 2006 listed China Inn Café a carved teak door and windows, among the world’s best places to eat. attractive Portuguese tiles and Apart from the culinary excel- white lace curtains. However the Through sheer determination lence and historic architecture, door was always shut, making it Supat did triumph in the end. The China Inn Café also boasts a su- even more intriguing for the young Sino-Portuguese shophouse that is perb collection of Asian artifacts, Supat, who secretly wished to now China Inn Café stands proud ethnic textiles, and unique cloth- venture inside and explore. of its legacy and heritage. Inside, ing designed by Supat herself. That opportunity came 30 years it houses a garden café, restaurant, Supat’s talent has inspired friends later, when the house became avail- and a boutique brimming with and clients who in turn commis- able to rent. Jumping at the chance Southeast Asian antiques, ethnic sioned her to decorate the interiors to finally acquaint with her dream textiles and exquisite home deco- of their Phuket homes. It is a di- house, Supat begged the landlord to rating items. The house itself has version from her main line of give her the lease, despite his warn- received a few awards, including work, but something from which ing of its poor state. Looking back, the prestigious Siam Society of she derives a great pleasure. Supat admits that she was foolish to Architecture award for conserva- The restoration of China Inn Café think that a little cleaning and a lick tion and the House of the Year in 2001 has revived the interest in of paint would restore the building’s (2006) Award by the Baan Lae the preservation of old architecture former glory. As it turned out, the Suan magazine. The high point of in Phuket town. Many similar types front door couldn’t even be opened China Inn, however, was when the of renovations followed, making for all the collapsed roof rubble and King and Queen of Sweden vis- this quarter a true heritage hub and years of resulting neglect. The house ited there for tea one day in 2006. the pride of the town. But Supat is took nearly three years of painstak- At China Inn Café, Supat is both modest when speaking of her ing work to bring it back to life. manager and head chef who person- achievement. About Thai Gallery “I was either too stubborn or ally prepares most of the dishes. Her “I love history and tradition. If I naive to take on a renovation of this cooking skills and the love of food is could have it my way, I would choose The individuals profiled in “Thai Gallery” are chosen on the basis of scale. It took a good part of my time a legacy she has inherited from her to live life as it were when Phuket their contributions to Phuket as an international community, and, of- and effort, not to mention a large grandmother and mother, whose was pristine, when people were gen- ten, for having made those contributions through successful social chunk of the family’s savings. At culinary prowess was renowned erous and considerate, and the streets and/or working relationships with foreigners. This implies some for- that time there seemed to be no end throughout the island. Supat enjoys were free from traffic jams. In real- eign language skills and an interest in interacting with different cul- to the repair jobs – the more you creating new dishes from her family’s ity I can only do my bit to help create tures. They are people who in our experience help make the lives of dug, the more you found faults with recipes, and being a perfectionist, that society. It’s a small part, but I expats far more enjoyable here than might be the case without them. the old structure,” recalls Supat. only sources the best and freshest hope it makes a difference.” 22 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

February 4. Gourmet Dinner by Chateau Cos d’ Estournel February 1 to 5. Gourmet Dinner featuring with The Bay Regatta – Phuket / Phang Nga / Krabi five wines from Chateau Cos d’ Estournel. From 6:30 to 11pm. At its fine dining restaurant “Into The Sea”, connoisseurs can en- From now to March 31. Inter- joy a specially created menu from national Buffet Dinner the resort’s Executive Chef, Kevin International Buffet Dinner: Free- John Fawkes, paired with wines flow of house wine, Thai whisky, by Chateau Cos d’Estournel from draft beer & soft drinks. Every- the St. Estephe region in Bordeaux. day from 6:30 to 9:30pm at The Contact Phissamai Promwong at Imperial Adamas Beach Resort, 076-381010, paeamfb-phuket@ Nai Yang Beach, Phuket. Price: 950 evasonresorts.com or visit baht net for adult and children (4 sixsenses.com/evason-Phuket. to12 years old) per one paying adult only 450 baht. Reservation Coming into its 15th year, The Bay Regatta will see 40-50 yachts racing around the islands and February 14. Valentines day at at 076-316000, reservations magical scenery of Phang Nga Bay, taking the participants through three provinces – Phuket, Two Chefs restaurants @imperialadamas.com or visit Phang Nga and Krabi. The regatta expects record numbers of participants this year for four days of Bring your loved one and come to imperialadamas.com racing and a beach party in a different location each night. The fleet comprises locally-based yachts; Two Chefs and enjoy our special visiting yachts from as far away as Australia; charter yachts from Europe; and yachts coming to Valentines set menu which in- January 28, February 11 and 25. Phuket specifically for this event. The regatta is organized by the Ao Chalong Yacht Club and appeals cludes a welcome drink, a small Saturday Brunch to a combination of serious racers and cruising yachts. The Bay Regatta attracts substantial local and amusement, and, for starter, a Saturday brunch from noon to international exposure in print and on the web, capturing some of the most alluring images of the crayfish soup with cheese 3pm at Two Chefs Kata Center! scenic wonderland that is Phang Nga Bay with is pristine beaches, islands and limestone mountains. gratinated ciabatta breads. For the Every Saturday we are setting up This regatta is one of the finest vehicles for the promotion of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi as a high main course, you choose between our brunch buffet, filled to the lim- value, high-end tourism destination, offering the opportunity for local businesses to harness the event a grilled rib-eye steak served with its with home made delights. In for their own marketing platforms. 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Thanyapura Fair in Thanyapura Sports & Leisure February 3, 10, 17 and 24. Join us at the Thanyapura Fair! Club. Reservation at 076-336000, Navrang Mahal Curry Fridays February 16. Monthly Lunch January 28. Salsa Night This festive family event show- divine@thanya pura.com or visit We present Curry Fridays at with PIWClub in February After the overwhelming success cases fun kids’ games and activi- thanyapura.com. Navrang Mahal India Restaurant The Phuket International Women’s of our Salsa Evening and by ties, live music and a delicious from 7 to 11pm in Karon Sea Club (PIWC) lunch will be held popular demand, we are de- brunch for parents.The event January 30. Phuket Classical Sands Resort & Spa. 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LIVING THE DREAM: DJ Tiffany and Oscar Chitamitre, Station Manager from Bluewave 90.5FM, enjoy Sunday brunch at Maikhao Dream Resort & Spa. Photo: Phuket Best Event

IT’S A DWAGON: Early Years kids at Kajonkiet International School celebrate Chinese New EARLY BLUMERS: Evgeny (John) Parfenov – Year in the classroom. sales Managerof Blume Living and Grace Carrey – Founder of Blume living (right) accept an New Year’s basket from a guest.

KUNG HEI FAT CHOI: Phuket Provincial Admidistration Organization president Paiboon Upatising FINE FINS: Denis Thouvard (left) GM of Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket recently welcomed celebrated Chinese New Year in Phuket Town aided by two Paiboon lookalikes. Anna-Leena Harkonen, (2nd left) a famous writer and actress from Finland who vacationed at the resort. Also seen in the picture were Fongfa Edjongdee, Sales Manager and Christophe Gestin, Director of Food & Beverage at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket.

THANKS AGAIN: Seng Ho Bookstore presented gift baskets to The Phuket Gazette. From left: Husadee Chunak - PG Assistant Accounting Manager, Peerapit Ongcharoen – SH Sales & LOVE AT FIRST BITE: Count Snape, Phuket’s only operatic vampire (seen here with his fans) Marketing Manager, Natchalin Kongkeaw – SH Distribution Manager, Thanawat Ongcharoen put on a terrific performance at Royal Phuket Marina recently before flying off before dawn. - SH Managing Director and Janejira “Gift” Saywipas – PG Manager Retail Services. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 25 Chinese New Year in Phuket 26 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012

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AQUARIUS (January 21-Febru- til the middle of February and tak- VIRGO (August 23-September tion. Luck in finances takes a slight ary 19): Bridges that ing things too seriously will result 23): Virgoans who have downturn during the first week of were burned late last in unnecessary stress. Where ro- been avoiding a fire sign February – the stars recommend de- year can be rebuilt. The mance is concerned, a faint flicker are forecast to find laying major transactions and new stars suggest that Aquarians will- of interest from a water sign this themselves in an awkward situation commitments until after then. The ing to work harder on relationships week gives hope for a relationship. midweek. The stars indicate that number eight can bring good luck. have chance to reconnect during Your lucky number is seven. you should take the opportunity to the first half of February. Where have an honest talk to clear the air. SAGITTARIUS (November 23- finances are concerned, you should TAURUS (April 21-May 21): CANCER (June 22-July 23): Personal relationships are better December 21): February learn something to your advantage Playing it safe is recom- A less stressful week lies starred during February, with op- is forecast to be a more from an earth sign this week. Those mended for Taureans ahead for those born un- portunities to make new friends benevolent month in with a birthday in the week ahead contemplating changes der the sign of Cancer. well-starred. Those who have been most areas of your life. Sagittarians see the bright side of life more in their working lives. The stars As January ends, your achieve- suffering from itchy feet are inspired whose financial situation is a cause readily in the coming year. Your suggest that it would be advisable ments this month should mean that to revisit an old haunt. The number for concern should see some light at lucky number is one. to wait until after the middle of Feb- opportunities abound in February. nine can bring good luck. the end of the tunnel. The astral at- ruary before making permanent Your desire to keep a low profile mosphere will support your efforts PISCES (February 20-March 20): moves. In the meantime, another could be challenged by a surprise LIBRA (September 24-October to lessen debts and come to favor- Pisceans could get up- earth sign can help you take a wider visit from a family member or close 23): Librans’ luck is able conclusions with bureaucracy. set by an overpowering perspective on this situation. Ro- friend. Positive developments are steady, with personal re- Where romance is concerned, those earth sign at work. The mance is slow moving and those forecast in the realm of romance, lationships becoming who are single could have a second stars show that recent emotional hoping for a fire sign to commit with commitment highlighted. The smoother. Those who have been chance with another fire sign. Your experiences may have left you feel- will need more patience. The num- number two can be lucky. confused by a water sign’s attitude lucky number is six. ing over-sensitive – ignoring this per- ber six can bring good fortune. lately discover the reasons for this son is the best approach. Your mood LEO (July 24-August 22): and will be ready to lend support. CAPRICORN (December 22- should pick up slowly after a stroke GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Leos who have been In the realm of romance, a blast January 20): Opportu- of luck at the beginning of Febru- Too many distractions leaning on work col- from the past is hard to get out of nity comes knocking on ary. Money matters look promising could prevent Geminis leagues too heavily this your mind after a chance encoun- your door at the begin- and investments made now are well- from getting on with month may have a wake-up call ter. The stars suggest that a finan- ning of February. Those who have starred. The number four could what needs to be done. The stars early next week. The stars sug- cial windfall will brighten up Febru- been considering relocation could be open a lucky door. suggest avoiding people whose gest that an air sign in particular ary. Your lucky number is three. moving quickly, but family obliga- main aim is to have fun until you is about to make their feelings tions are forecast to call for com- ARIES (March 21-April 20): have taken care of important work clear. Those who are tiring of be- SCORPIO (October 24-November promise. At work, another earth A rigid attitude is likely responsibilities. One burning issue ing involved in a rocky romantic 22): Scorpios shouldn’t sign is forecast to rub you up the to leave Arians with becomes easier to unravel when relationship should soon see the believe all they hear in the wrong way early next week – it more problems than you listen to an earth sign’s take light. Money matters require care- world of work. There are would be wisest to turn the other necessary during the last few days on the matter. Sparkling days for ful navigation this week as dis- signs that a story is spinning out of cheek. Technology could cause de- of January. Work matters remain romance are Sunday and Monday. crepancies could rock the boat. control and your best course of ac- lays on Tuesday or Wednesday. under cloudy astral conditions un- Your lucky number is three. Your lucky number is four. tion is to take distance from the situa- Capricorns’ lucky number is seven. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Sansiri to launch three developments on Phuket

The group’s active expansion on the island is valued at two billion baht.

SANSIRI is to launch the second ond dCondo development, dCondo dCondo development on Phuket – Kathu-Patong, valued at 800 million dCondo Kathu-Patong – and will baht, and comprising 653 units. The host a sales event January 27-29. opening sales event is set for Janu- The developer expects a good ary 27-29, and the developer is response from Phuket clients fol- expecting dCondo Kathu-Patong to lowing the sell-out success of the be well received with strong sales. first dCondo development in 2011. “We are proud to introduce the In addition to launching their second dCondo which is dCondo second dCondo development, Kathu-Patong. The success from Sansiri will launch two housing dCondo Kathu launched in the last developments “Habitia” and quarter of 2011 has proved that cli- “Habitown” in February, in line ents in Phuket believe and trust in with the company’s expansion developments by Sansiri, he said. plans on Phuket. “The location of dCondo Kathu- Mr. Suriya Wannabuit, Execu- Patong is on the main road (next to tive Vice President - Project the Tessaaban Kathu-Patong, in Management and Marketing De- Kathu district), which is easily ac- Members of the dCondo team are optimistic about the latest ventures on Phuket. partment of Sansiri Public cessible as it is located in the heart this year. Together, all 3 developments ment has complete facilities includ- cial promotion. For customers who Company Limited, revealed that of the business and leisure area. Our are valued at 2bn baht. Future plans ing a green area, fitness room and reserve and sign a contract on these after the company announced its target is working people looking for for Phuket include another develop- swimming pool, as well as a se- days, they will benefit from low in- plans to expand into the Phuket a residence that is conveniently lo- ment in the upscale market segment. curity system equipped with stallments of only 999 baht per market in the last quarter of 2011, cated and has easy access to travel, The dCondo Kathu-Patong is lo- 24-hour CCTV and key card ac- month for the down payment. Cus- Sansiri had a successful launch and entertainment and shopping areas, cated on an area of 5-2-50 rai and cess. Prices start at 999,000 baht. tomers with Siam Commercial Bank sales of its first development in as well as easy connections to comprises three low-rise eight-story Developing on the previous project credit cards will also enjoy 0 per Phuket dCondo Kathu, with 556 Phuket Town and Patong.” buildings and 663 units of 28-29 design dCondo Kathu-Patong has cent interest on installment payments units sold out within half-a-day. Sansiri plans to push forward in square meters. Each unit has a holis- added more windows in corner for ten months and need to visit the The company is confident and the Phuket market with another two tic functional design, maximizing rooms, to increase air flow and showroom for this. committed to expanding the brands: “Habitia”, semi-detached every square meter to meet the add more light. company’s portfolio on Phuket Is- houses; and two-story townhouses lifestyle needs of Sansiri customers Sansiri has scheduled the sales For more information, please call 1685 land further. In the first quarter of under the brand “Habitown”. Both and features a relaxing area, bathroom event of dCondo Kathu-Patong or visit W:sansiri.com. 2012 Sansiri is launching its sec- are planned to launch in February and separate kitchen. The develop- during January 27-29 with a spe- – Phuket Gazette 28 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY January 28 - February 3, 2012 Accidental branding

It could be like the movie Lars Back to the whole point of this BRANDED: Our world today has brand gurus, agencies, consultants and the Real Girl. Of course there’d article, since the dawn of time – and a vast array of tools for entrepreneurs. Photo:Phil Whitehouse be no sexual undertones and travel- or at least 10 minutes ago – the ing around Phuket with Steve could concept of Jobs-Apple branding to go into retro-storytelling mode. Asia’s brand warehouse contin- be rather entertaining. Perhaps he’d is a closely knit family. Closer to In Phuket, accidental branding ues to see huge success for those JUST the other day as I was solve some of the mysteries of my one of those Mormon reality remains a visible icon in our ev- who not only take the first step, be browsing the rows of unruly iPad2 or even lend me a spare black shows where a man lives with the eryday lives – Twinpalms, Laguna it accidental or not, but then fol- shelves at an Asia Books store t-shirt when I ran out of them. three sisters who are all married and even SuperCheap. Looking at low up in a sprint ahead… be it Red in Bangkok, I came face to face Anyway, Steve is still dead and to him. The lines it seems to blur. the journeys of these enterprises, Bull or AirAsia, the brand growth with an apparition – it was a life- the book of over 600 pages was sim- Tracing the roots to successful they all clearly started out in has continued. sized cardboard cut out of Steve ply was too weighty for my carry-on brand building often can be aston- humble surroundings, were in- Looking around the island, Jobs. Or was it? luggage and too obtrusive to my riv- ishing, enlightening and equally spired, cost sensitive and had you can still see some brands As time travel remains one of eting daily schedule, which includes confusing – all at the same time. absolutely no long-term plan of that have come up. Such brands those goofy arcane Back to the moonlit walks with the dog, watch- The list of other success stories where the final destination led. are admired. They are financially Future trip ideologies that I usu- ing cartoons with the kids that I can is endless. We’ve seen the Mark Today our world has brand gu- successful and glossy, and re- ally relegate to the junk mail box never tell if they are starting or end- Zuckerberg movie about rus, agencies, consultants and a main unscathed by the twists and in my brain, the only other op- ing, and of course noodling on the Facebook. The man came up with vast array of tools for entrepreneurs turns of business. tion that sprang to mind was to internet. Wait… that doesn’t sound the idea to meet more girls. Some- to set the stage for future growth. But the long term looms. The grab the giant paper techno-guru good, let’s call it “surfing”, like some how he’s managed to change Despite what people might say, opportunity cost of an opportu- and make a run for it. sort of physical outdoor activity. modern history. Let’s not even try there are a lot of very bright and nity lost can ultimately cast a educated people in Phuket. heavy toll. Just look at the re- More examples than I can cover cent bankruptcy of Eastman in this article include projects, Kodak, for example. products and companies that have There is no pause button in busi- been set up with the end game of ness, stand still and you run the risk cashing out on a large scale. Mar- of being run over by the speeding keting plans, logos, digital toys and truck of progress. It’s that simple. all the bells and whistles are in- Accidents do happen, but it’s what cluded on one of those fashionable comes next that matters. bullet-proof brief cases. Most of them have resulted in failure and Bill Barnett is Managing Director of financial loss and ruin. So much C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted for that MBA. through W: c9hotelworks.com January 28 - February 3, 2012 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Coconut Island gets a new pier By Stephen Fein baht, well under the original estimate. Koh Kaew OrBorTor President Kuakiat THE new 10-million-baht pier on Koh Jitkua thanked the OrBorJor for their key Maphrao, off the east coast of Phuket, of- role in building the pier, saying it will make ficially opened last week with a ribbon-cut- lives better for the many local residents ting ceremony presided over by the Phuket who have to make a daily commute to Provincial Administration Organization the mainland for work. (OrBorJor) President Paiboon Upatising. It will also help local youth further The new concrete pier, 170 meters long their education, as there is only a primary- and three meters wide, replaces a dilapi- level school on the island. HAPPY DAY: OrBorJor President Paiboon Upatising greets the islanders, who will use the dated wooden structure, making passage OrBorJor President Paiboon said he pier for their daily commute. to the island safer and more convenient hoped the new pier would bring prosper- for residents and tourists. ity to the island residents. Koh Maphrao (literally “Coconut Is- land”) is part of Koh Kaew Village Six. It is now expected to be accessed by 300 to 500 tourists daily, many of whom are destined for The Village Coconut Island villa resort that opened five years ago and is now in its second phase. The need for a new pier was obvious to all, but when Koh Kaew Tambon Ad- ministration Organization (OrBorTor) began to look into the project they esti- mated the cost at 14.9 million baht, far more than the 2mn baht in funding it could provide. OrBorJor representative for Koh Kaew Suphachoke La-ongpetch approached the council for support. The OrBorJor saw the importance of the project and agreed to provided 8.325mn baht in funding, as well as technical expertise to complete the structure for a total cost of 10.325mn VIPS await the opening. The traditional ribbon cutting ceremony marks a new era for Koh Maprao. 30 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY January 28 - February 3, 2012 Dangers in the Garden of Eden

they are, so recent research re- BRUGMANSIA: The angel’s trumpet. veals, especially attracted by the Photo: Alex Lomas odors emanating from feet! Any water plant pots should also provide a home for fish Everyone knows that some plants such as swordtails: they will are poisonous, and we gardeners ensure that none of the mosquito know that Thailand has more than eggs dropped into the water its fair share. In truth, the Kingdom develop into larvae. Stagnant also has more than its fair share of water without fish will rapidly edible species – as this column has become a breeding ground. frequently documented. At the expense of a few fish, Although you are hardly likely you might even encourage drag- to attempt to eat any part of the onflies. Their larva are vicious following toxic plants, do wash aquatic predators with a retract- your hands after handling any of able claw, but if you have a few them. brilliant-hued adults quartering The list includes some of the your swimming pool, you can be most beautiful shrubs around: sure that they will mop up most most of the apocynaceae family mosquitoes in the vicinity. DIFFENBACHIA: The toxic dumb LETHAL SEED: The castor-oil plant has attractive red berries and the seeds cane. Photo: H. Zell can be deadly. Photo: Dezidor such as oleander and thevetia, Ants are maybe worse than allamandas and euphorbias (in- mosquitoes. They seem to patrol cluding the crown of thorns), any number of plants, often pro- Premium Sino-Home Office the shade plants diffenbachia tecting the aphids, which suck sap (dumbcane) and caladium (el- from plant stems and produce a ephant ear), the adenium or sweet substance called honeydew, desert rose, the angel’s trumpet much beloved of their guardians. (brugmansia) and, deadliest of If you happen to disturb other all, the castor-oil plant (ricinus). species, (some red ants nest in Most of these plants have trees and large shrubs), they are toxic sap which is whitish, liable to attack without warning. sticky and latex-like, but in the I once attempted to knock one case of the castor-oil plant, it of their football-sized nests is the seeds that are deadly. At from a tree. The result? I was least only the castor-oil plant dive-bombed by hundreds of has tempting-looking berries to angry ants and got at least attract the attention of curious twenty stings for my pains. And children. some people, myself included, Other dangers in your personal are allergic to the formic acid Garden of Eden have more to do in ant stings. Bring on the anti- with its fast moving inhabitants. histamine tablets. We all know about mosquitoes. Finally a warning about leaf Architectural heritage What makes them so irritating (in litter. If you need to collect the that is invaluable and timeless more senses than one) is the fact dead leaves which are now that the female anopheles tends steadily accumulating in the to be most active in the early current dry season, make sure morning, or before the sun starts you either use a rake, or wear Premium Sino-Townhome to go down. And these, of gloves if you intend to pick them course, are the coolest times for up by hand. Why? There may watering your garden, or for un- be all sorts of nasties lurking dertaking more strenuous tasks, underneath the foliage. such as an evening stroll. Centipedes can deliver a very Moreover, since mosquitoes unpleasant bite – millipedes will tend to hide behind vegetation, not, but they are full of cyanide, any disturbance tends to arouse and should not be handled. Nor their blood-sucking desires. And should you pick off hairy cat- erpillars, which can bring you out in an unpleasant rash. One furry larval creature, bright green in color, blends with the underside of a leaf so as to be almost invisible. What it turns into, I have yet to dis- cover, but one touch and the resulting rash will last a long time. And remember, there are scor- Tel. 66 7624 0123 www.gardenplace-phuket.com/sino pions and serpents in Eden. TP Village Co.,ltd (Sino-Village) If you have a question or a garden 99 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Road, T. Rassada, A. Muang, Phuket 83000 that you would like featured, Located along the southbound lane of Thepkrasattri Road, you can email me anytime at: about 300 meters from the Rajabhat University junction All images are artist impression [email protected] January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 31 32 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012

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|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Newly built 40sqwah, near Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, Sea Pearl project, Patong. with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. 2 stories, 3 beds, 2 bath- rooms, fully furnished, 2 All advertising must be paid for in advance. aircons, kitchen with hood, refrigerator, dining room, liv- Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. ing room, hot water, cable Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. TV and internet. Tel: 089- 469 1813. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 33

BAAN BENJAMAS 5.75 RAI - BANG PAE SUPERB 2-bedroom townhouse, 88sqm, HOUSE WITH POOL VILLA FOR SALE LUXURY VILLA IN Nice, flat land. 22 million baht for CONTEMPORARY refurbished 2007. 4 aircons, – NAI HARN CHALONG all, or 4 million baht per rai. Tel: VILLA furnished. Price: 4.7 million 081-693 4075. baht. Tel: 086-272 2626. Email: [email protected] TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE HOTEL 22 ROOM 1 year old, 2 storeys, 3 bed- PATONG CITY rooms, 3 bathrooms, hot wa- Hotel building 800sqm. 3 units, ter, 2 aircons, garden, ADSL, 4 floors, 400sqm. Freehold land Nai Harn, 3 bedrooms, 3 Cable. 5 minutes to Central, in front of new main road ( Phang bathrooms, swimming Baan Pranghtong Park. good location. Contact K. Yao. Mueang Rd. in central Patong Tel: 081-079 0688. Land plot of 900sqm with pool, 1 rai. Price: 14.5 million An exclusive residential city). 45 million baht. Owner di- 5 bedrooms. Between Boat beautiful 280sqm house. 3 baht. Soi Nanachat 49/90. gated community. House rect. Tel: 084-848 2511 (English Lagoon & BIS. 120sqm bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Tel: 088-443 8704. 660sqm on 3 levels. Land & Thai), 089-290 9567 (English). MAI KHAO BIRD'S swimming pool, fully fur- Western kitchen. Fully air 1,600sqm, 5 bedrooms, 7 Email: [email protected] For EYE VIEW nished. 26 million baht. Tel: conditioned, WiFi and cable bathrooms, swimming further details, please see our BEAUTIFUL HOME ½ rai Mai Khao great view. 082-276 4314, 082-276 TV. Large pool, sala and large AND POOL pool 12.5 x 6m with spa, website at www.brommathai large sala, double garage. 3 million baht. Only with 4318. Email: caronitk@ tropical garden. 2 carpark Private, hillside, 15m pool, lush house.com Freehold: 5 Chanote titles road and electricity, next to hotmail.fr See our website garage. Electric gate. Well garden. 3 bed, 4 bath, office, full of 82sq wah (350sqm) Luxury villas. Tel: 086-267 www.phuketfinder.com established, quiet neighbor- kitchen. New condition. Quality LAGUNA AREA HOME each. Excellent invest- 1063 (English & Thai). Fax: hood. Chanote title. Sale by furniture. Freehold and secure. 3 bed, 4 bath, 2,000sqm, like ment potential on 2 plots 076-335212. Email: thuree owner. 10.7 million baht. Tel: Nice! Tel: 076-388236, 089-727 new condition, pool, very pri- with Chanote title, to build [email protected] 087-267 1282 (English). 5407 (English). Email: cosmo CONDO IN PATONG/ vate & quiet. Below market at 2 other separate villas, Email: david_rosamond@ [email protected] For fur- LOFT 13.5 million baht. Tel: 081-894 fully independent with own yahoo.com ther details, please see our 88sqm, 5th floor, fully fur- 5848 (English & Thai). Email: entrance. Tel: 086-271 MODERN POOL website at www.villa-sale- nished, 2 bedrooms. Price: [email protected] 3260 (English). Email: VILLA phuket.com 6.15 million baht only. Tel: HOUSE IN CHALONG [email protected] 081-891 5602. 190sqm living space, 3 beds, 4 Website: www.tamata- KAMALA baths, swimming pool, West- CHEAP LAND phuket.com BEACHFRONT VILLAS ern kitchen, nice area in FOR SALE GUESTHOUSE KARON Chalong. Asking 5.4 million Bargain, cheap land to build Perfect location. Occ: 80%. baht. Must see how nice. Tel: your ‘dream home’. ½ rai - 5 KATHU HILLSIDE LAND Turnover: 2 million baht. Profit: 076-374562, 089-469 2897. rai. Tel: 089-868 8668. Email: 1.2 rai, 2 separate Chanote 9 million baht, lease: 3/6 years. Email: adams.derrick75@ [email protected] titles. Suits development, Es- Price: 2 million baht. Email: yahoo.com tuary view overlooking lake and [email protected] valley. Price: 7.5 million baht. Stunning 3-bedroom pool LAND FOR BEST LUXURY Please contact for more infor- villa, 5 mins from Laguna. NAI HARN 2 BED/ SALE OR RENT VILLA mation. Tel: 087-900 8445. 600sqm plot in peaceful lo- cation. Finished to a very POOL 4.8M Near Mission Hills. 4.5 rai with Email: [email protected] high specification. Must Single house, on 168m, 2 plot, New 3-4 bedrooms, fully bungalow. Tel: 083-649 1218. built-in furniture, in Sai Yuan. furnished, leasehold 25 FOREIGN COMPANY see. Selling price: 12.9 million baht. Tel: 084-994 Tel: 087-134 5817. Email: years. Sale price: 18 mil- KAMALA HOTEL ROOM WITH LAND lion baht. Call Suchada at 9303. Email: phuketpool [email protected] 20 years left on lease. No Thai company with magnificent 080-698 3028. Email: su [email protected] kitchen. Fees, 2 pools, jacuzzi. sea views land plot. Foreign Di- [email protected] 2 HOUSES IN RAWAI Monthly fees 2,700 baht . Price rector. 180º views across Phang FOR SALE Nga Bay. 2 rai, reduced to 8 mil- 1 million baht. Tel: 084-716 0502. REDUCED PRICE 1 new house, 3 bedrooms, lion baht. Tel: 076-279280, 087- BRAND-NEW 381 1485, 123-030790. Email: VILLA 7.5 MILLION saloon, European kitchen, roof BAHT terrace. 1 luxury bungalow 2 CONDO HOUSE IN [email protected] bedroom, saloon, pool, Euro- PHUKET VILLA 5 pean kitchen and etc. Tel: 087- at Phuket Villa 5. Living 889 4160. For further details, KAMALA PENTHOUSE room, dining room, office, BARGAIN please see our website at 5 bedrooms, 4 shower/ www.naiharn-villas.com Kamala Penthouse bargain WC, store, kitchen. Plot In Nai Harn. Great loca- 521sqm. Asking 7.2 mil- sale. Beautiful, quiet hillside tion close to beach. 3 surroundings. 208sqm with KARON TOWNHOUSE lion. Tel: 081-956 6462 stunning bedrooms. All 3 floors, 220sqm, 40sqm out- (Thai), 086-682 4356 (En- wooden deck and plunge with indoor/outdoor bath- pool. 2 beds, 2 baths, large door. 1st floor: commercial. Mid Town, Royal Place glish). Email: siam@gmx. rooms. This villa has the 3 beds, 3 baths, swimming 2nd & 3rd floors: apartment. 2 net For further details, living room with high ceiling. pool with jacuzzi and lake Project, 2nd floor, 37sqm. lot: pool, jacuzzi, ducted Fully furnished. Must see to big bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Studio condo, fully fur- please see our website at aircon, high ceilings. Best view. Superb location at built-in kitchen, telephone, www.thai-swiss.ch/ appreciate. At special bar- Anuphas Golf Ville in nished, reasonable price. quality furniture and fit- gain price as owner leaving. ADSL, cable TV, water well. Tel: 086-476 9612. Immobilien.immobilien. tings, European kitchen, Kathu. Fully furnished and Completely refurbished and 0.html Just 9.3 million baht. Call ready to move into. View laundry, electric gate. today for more details. Tel: extended. 700m to the beach, The list is endless. 16.5 now. Tel: 081-273 3975 (En- good walk to market. 6.5 million 11 RAI AT KURABURI 02-501 6241, 089-137 5325 glish), 084-293 7923 (Thai). with old fruit trees. 3 hours drive VILLAS IN RAWAI million baht. Can't find (English). Email: mbdett baht o.n.o. Tel: 081-278 7117. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fur- better. Tel: 082-281 3422. Email: [email protected] north of Phuket. Price: 3 mil- [email protected] lion baht. Tel: 089-594 4017. nished. Sale/rent. Price: 4 mil- Email: cjnasr_import@ KATHU 4-BED/POOL lion baht. Pool villas: 5 million yahoo.com.au FINANCE OFFER baht. 80% finance, 0% inter- KATHU HILL LAND 3 storey, 440m, 2 plot, 11.5 mil- NAI HARN LUXURY LAND NEAR MONUMENT 596SQM-2.2M lion baht with finance options. 6 rai of flat, clear land. Mountain est, 20% deposit. Tel: 083-641 CONDO For sale with Chanote, sloping Tel: 087-134 5817. Email: view and very quiet area re- 9327. Email: rawaipoolvillas@ 30 RAI IN TOWN block, overlooking great view. [email protected] duced to 13.5 million baht. Tel: hotmail.com Flat land near Dowroong Tel: 087-134 5817. Email: info@ More details: www.nattayareal 081-894 5448 (English & Thai). School in Phuket Town. Tel: nattayarealestate.com For de- estate.com/FINANCE_50_4_ Email: [email protected] 081-691 2526. HOUSE IN CHALONG tails: www.nattayarealestate. BEDROOM_GREAT_VIEW_ com/Kathu_Hillside_Land_ IN_KATHU_SHKT658- LAND FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE IN SLKT659-Property.htm Property.htm IN RAWAI BAAN PROMPHAN 1 rai with Chanote title. 5 min- 2.5 floors, 5 mins to town, 2 NEW BEACH CONDO utes to Rawai Beach in secure bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Good LAGUNA GOLF LOTS 5 STAR area. Contact owner directly. for stay! 2.85 million baht. Tel: Private sale with finance: new Tri Tel: 089-472 9870. Email: 083-506 9155. Email: sumitra. Trang Beach Resort. 5-star [email protected] [email protected] luxury w rental management or own stay. Mins to Patong and se- NEW YEAR NEW VILLA PATONG cluded beaches. Studio & 1BR OPPORTUNITY 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Super seaview villa in Patong with freehold. Tel: 083-634 5507. Email: Fixer upper house in Pa Khlok. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. [email protected] Website: rooms, 111sqm. From 4.5 3 bed, 2 bathroom, 448sqm. Ananda Hill Village, 161/ Freehold. Comes with Chanote www. absolutetwinsands. com million baht. Must see. Exterior work & landscaping 42 Moo 10, near Home title. 23 million baht.Tel: 086-982 For further details, please needed. Room for plunge pool. Waterfront Golf lots. Pho- Pro Chalong. 2 bedrooms, 2888 (English & Thai). Email: PATONG SEAVIEW see our website at www. Priced accordingly at 2.7 million tos, floor plans and prices. 2 bathrooms. Tel: 080-520 [email protected] Bargain. 70sq wah, uninter- amphaiseabreeze.com baht. Tel: 083-299 0558. Email: Tel: 084-839 3285. Email: Tel: 084-993 7308. 5188 (Thai). Website: www.youtube.com/ [email protected] rupted sea view, cheap price. [email protected] watch?v=RS1z9EB7ii0 Tel: 088-443 2030. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012

B.L. APARTMENT KAMALA BEACH QUIET NAI HARN Properties New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 bed- KATA SEAVIEW APARTMENT SHOPHOUSE FOR 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house For Rent room, 1 living room, aircon, cable WESTERN APART Furnished, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- LEASE OR RENT with aircon. Near beach, com TV, ADSL, hot shower, garden, rooms, WiFi, cable TV, quiet, pool, furnished. Available and car park. Rent: 7,000 baht secure. 10 mins to beach. March-January. Long term: per month. Tel: 081-692 3163. 16,000 baht per month. 3 25,000 baht/month. Tel: 089- LOVELY months minimum. Tel: 083- 701 1267. Website: www.phu APARTMENTS BALINESE POOL 645 3546. ketqualityhouse.com VILLAS Luxury boutique villas available POOL VILLA RENT HOUSE FOR RENT for short or long-term rent. IN RAWAI IN KATHU Swimming pool, two or three 1 bedroom, great sea Available Jan-Feb 2012. Tel: On Thepkrasattri Rd. Near 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully bedrooms. Rates from US$89 view, penthouse, 100sqm, 089-472 9870. Email: d_chai Super Cheap. 150sq wah. furnished, 2 aircon, kitchen, per night. Tel: 076-384691, 087- with huge terrace. 2 bed- [email protected] Long-term rent: 150,000 small garden, cable TV, 264 9695. Email: enrico@ rooms, 2 baths, ground baht per month ono. Lease internet. Rent: 25,000 baht per easyhomephuket.com For fur- floor 115sqm with 60sqm HOUSE FOR RENT 5 million baht. Tel: 089-646 month. Tel: 086-739 3220. ther details, please see our Phuket Town and also avail- covered terrace. Sat TV, 2 aircon bedrooms,1bathroom, 4786, 081-471 9331, 081- website at: http://villasuksan. able close to central, cable Internet, fully furnished, fit- living room, furnished house, 535 1208. BEST LOCATION com/gallery.htm TV, internet, security, swim- ted kitchen, parking. Tel: kitchen, near Phuket Zoo. Tel: KARON ming pool, gym. 15,000 baht 084-840 1262. Email: 081-537 9878 (English & Thai), 2-bedroom bungalow for rent at to 20,000 baht PCM. Can KATHU HOUSE north8east98@yahoo. 089-729 8472. Email: tiwus@ 10,000 baht per month. Take over FOR RENT LAND 2.3 RAI also supply motorcycle and com hotmail.co.th AND 4 HOUSES contract and inventories. Tel: 085- truck. Tel: 081-539 9612, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, quiet 691 1837 (English). Email: 087-633 1472. Email: chris soi, just decorated on 700sqm, [email protected] [email protected] close to golf, market and Lotus. VILLA FOR RENT NEW HOUSE AT MAI KHAO 30,000 baht/month. Tel: 076- FOR RENT 2 BEDROOMS 323487, 085-473 5508 (English 2 bedrooms, European stan- RAWAI HOUSE Fully furnished house on by- & Thai). Email: [email protected] dard, furnished, garage, gar- RENT/SALE den. Long-term rent: 15,000 pass road for rent. Landline, 3-bed/bathroom trad. villa, ter- baht/month. Tel: 081-719 7015. WiFi, covered parking. Tel: 081- race, fully furnished, phone. SEA VIEW MODERN Email: [email protected] 894 2009. Located on a hill, with gardener/ STYLE VILLA housekeeper. Rawai/Nai Harn For rent by owner at Bang 6 bedrooms, panoramic ter- Tao Phuket. Price: 2 mil- POOL VILLAS IN RAWAI area. 35,000 baht per month or 3 and 4-bedroom luxury villas race, 17m sea-view swim- CONDO AT ROYAL lion baht / year net. Tel: 300,000 baht per year. Email: ming pool, Finnish sauna, so- PLACE PROJECT with private pool. Long and [email protected] 089-288 3047. phisticated security system At Pa Khlok, 2 bedrooms, short term available. Tel: 087- and much more. Available for 2 bathrooms with a small 893 8747. LOCH PALM rent for long term only at STUDIO FOR RENT TOWNHOUSE garden, quiet area. Rent: 160,000 baht/month inclusive 8,500 baht per month. PHUKET TOWN 3-bedroom or 2-bedroom with of in-house maid service. Furnished, aircon, garage. PATONG CONDO study, fully furnished. On golf Tel: 081-607 8567. Email: Located just above Phunaka [email protected] 6,000 baht per month. Tel: 081- course, 10 mins to BIS. Long Golf Course in Chalong Hill. 719 7015. Email: jyfievet@ or short term: 40,000 baht per Tel: 081-892 7847 (English). gmail.com month + 5,000 for satellite TV, Email: patrick@oceanic- THAI VILLA AND POOL WiFi. Contact Casey on 084- global.com For further details, Nai Harn, long term, mid- THALANG LUXURY 837 3446. Email: casey@jeb. please see our website at March. 40,000 baht per month. POOL HOUSE com.sg www.oceanic-global.com/ Tel: 081-270 5126. Email: European standard, fully-fur- villa-neptune.php [email protected] nished, 3 beds, 3 baths, living, LOFT STYLE FLATS dining, kitchen, 2 car parks, 1 bedroom, 66sqm, in- KATHU NEW HOUSE IN garden, internet and TV. Near Bypass Road, opposite cludes balcony. ADSL, Secure, great location. Long- THALANG PIA school and Laguna. 20 2-BEDROOM Tesco Lotus. 47sqm at DVD, microwave oven and term rental. 10,500 baht/month. Thai style, fully furnished, 2 mins to western beaches TWIN HOUSE corner, 3fl, 1 bedroom, 1 more. Have also big swim- Tel: 086-664 5575. Email: bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 (Surin, Bang Tao, Layan and bathroom, kitchen, swim- ming pool in front. Good [email protected] aircons, European kitchen. Nai Thorn). Price long-term ming pool view, fully fur- view. Fully furnished. Avail- Close to Bang Tao Beach. 5 45,000 baht per month or nished (2 aircons, washing able now. Not less than 6 POOL VILLA CHALONG mins to new Tesco Lotus, 15 short-term min 1 month 80,000 machine, refrigerator, TV, months rental at 16,800 Furnished, 3 beds, 3 baths, large mins to Phuket Town and air- baht per month. Available from microwave, etc). Pls con- baht per month. Tel: 089- pool. Tel: 081-970 5940 (English). port. Rent: 15,000 baht/month. March 3. Tel: 081-606 2827 tact for more details. Tel: 872 6895. Email: jospe Email: [email protected] For Tel: 089-795 6363. (English & Thai). Email: 089-469 1813. [email protected] further details, please see our [email protected] website at http://villaprana.com NEW HOME FOR RENT 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- SURIN BEACH: rooms, 5 mins from Phuket HOUSE & GARDEN Town. 19,500 baht per month. 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets. Tel: 075- Tel: 080-521 7370. 664600, 086-941 0410 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] RENT 2,500 BAHT Please see website and link to PER MONTH photos at http://see.rental.here. Single house with big garden. fastmail.fm/ In Phuket Town. 20,000 Rent 2,500 baht/month. Long baht/month. term: 3 years. 5 mins to airport. HOUSE IN PATONG Surface: 45sq wah Tel: 083-649 1218. (180sqm). - 2 storeys: ground floor SURIN BEACH with living room, kitchen, CONDO bathroom, terrace, garden 1 bedroom poolside condo, and parking lot. 300m to the beach. Email - Top floor with 2 bed- [email protected] for rooms, 1 bathroom, 2 bal- details. conies and living room - Peaceful area in a nice neighborhood (and uncom- OFFICE FOR RENT monly large roads) - Only minutes away from Bangkok Hospital Phuket Newly built 40sq wah, near and Central Festival Sea Pearl project, Patong. - 24-hour security 2 stories, 3 beds, 2 bath- rooms, fully furnished, 2 - Clubhouse with swim- aircons, kitchen with hood, ming pool refrigerator, dining room, liv- Call 081-868 7676 or 089- ing room, hot water, cable 868 2268 for more infor- Located close to town and TV and internet. Tel: 089- mation or house inspec- tourist areas.Tel: 081-693 469 1813. tion. 5424. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

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ESTATE & RESORT CHEAP ROOMS STUDIO OR MANAGEMENT FOR RENT 1-BEDROOM By experienced EU Resort/Es- Beautiful hillside location in Farang wants to buy a studio tate Mgr. Several projects in South Patong (Hasib Pee Road). Bike or 1-bedroom condo at any Phuket under management. needed to access guesthouse. beach or near Tesco, Central, Email: [email protected] Daily/monthly. Aircon or fan Big C. Email: [email protected] rooms. All rooms have double OFFSHORE WORKER bed, furniture, fridge, TV, cable, POOL VILLA Many expat offshore workers find Wi-Fi, hot shower. Tel: 087-078 Good price for long term, Villa in Rawai, Nai Harn, it difficult to obtain finance, but 6379 (English), 082-286 5171 clean and quiet, 300 meters Chalong or Kathu wanted be- there is some good news! Right (English & Thai). Email: nanai from beaches. Tel: 080-078 tween from June 6 to July 1 (25 now the QLD government is giv- [email protected] For further 0931, 080-246 2906 (En- days). Private pool, internet. ing a $10,000 Building Boost details, please see our website glish). Send email to: rawai Email: [email protected] Grant to anyone who takes out at www.sunsetspatong.com [email protected] a mortgage on building a new LOFT-STYLE HANDCRAFTED property in the boom town of Holiday ANT Mackay, Queensland. Let our FLATS - KATHU BUDGET RENTALS TEAK WOOD Secure, great location. Long- Luxury pool villas. Have every- Homes & Villa CONSTRUCTION futon sofa beds. Unparalleled professional Australian mort- LTD gage broker get you the finance term rental. Rent: 10,500 baht per thing, near Laguna. Daily/ comfort and durability. Ship- Rentals Now looking for building package for an investment prop- month.Tel: 086-664 5575. weekly. Tel: 089-594 4067. ping door-to-door anywhere in work for 2012. We have erty you need. If you already own Thailand. Tel: 087-043 2482. been doing fine quality con- a property or are paying tax in RAWAI HOUSE For futher details, please visit SEAVIEW CONDO KAMALA BEACH struction work since 1991 Australia or New Zealand, you FOR RENT our website: www.bangkok FOR RENT HOUSE OR APT and we are still going so we can easily qualify. Contact Sam 2 bedrooms, master aircon. futon.com 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Private, quiet, 2 bedrooms apart- must be doing something or Dale. Tel: 087-885 1522, 082- Friendly area, must view. 9,000 furnished, western kitchen, ment: 2,000 baht/night. Or 1 bed- right. Can also do on-site 277 9105 (English). Email: baht per month. Tel: 089-592 com pool, short-long term. room house: 1,700 baht/night. quality control checks and BEAUTIFUL HAND [email protected] Tel: 087-998 2590, 087-3935 8905. Email: wbramley2000 Kitchen, European bath, aircon, CARVED TEAK @yahoo.co.uk report straight to owner. 462 (English & Thai). Email: cable TV, DVD, ADSL and pool. Contact Andy. Tel: 081-891 Antique style hand carved teak [email protected] Tel: 076-385909, 087-277 5216 Property 3466 (English). Send email: wood cabinet. Very solid high KARON CLIFF (English). Fax: 076-385909. [email protected] quality piece. 1.5m tall, 2m Wanted SALE / RENT BUNGALOW Email: [email protected] length, ½m deep. Also available: CONDO RAWAI Directly on Karon Beach. three hand painted storage con- Quiet area, nice and clean, 300 Amazing sea view. Website: LUXURY SEAVIEW tainers. For m ore info. Email: LOOKING TO BUY mtrs from the beaches. Tel: 080- www.karoncliff.com VILLA BANG TAO Household [email protected] CONDO 078 0931 (Thai). Email: rawai Holiday rental, villa sales, Items 1 or 2-bedroom apartment, [email protected] HOUSE FOR RENT land sales. Tel: 086-267 0157. BABY HIGH CHAIR good location, freehold only. 3-bedroom,1 aircon, 2 bath- Send email: bannuaton@ Cool Kids, plastic, good con- Email: [email protected] RAWAI HOUSE room, a living room, furnished yahoo.com For futher details, WANT USED dition. Adjustable seat height FOR RENT house near Central Festival. please visit our website: FURNISHINGS and backrest, detachable SERIOUSLY LOOKING 2 bedrooms, master aircon. Tel: 081-537 9878, 089-729 www.villasomeday.com I've just moved to a new house and tray, 5-point harness. White/ Seriously looking to buy a ho- Friendly area, must view. 9,000 8472 (English & Thai). Email: am looking for used but nice: 1) gray/orange. Email for pics: tel/plot of land in Phuket. baht per month. Tel: 089-592 [email protected] SEA FRONT HOUSE Home office: desk, chair, etc. 2) [email protected] Seriously looking to buy a 8905. Email: wbramley2000 22,000 BAHT Living room: couch, chairs, tables, hotel of 25-50 rooms/3-4 @yahoo.co.uk SURIN BEACH: Thailand's best year-round carpet. 3) Kitchen counter-top stars in Phuket on elevated HOUSE & GARDEN sea-front location. No weekly piece or butcher block. Etc. Household Email: mjlucare [email protected] land overlooking the sea, pre- LAND & HOUSE 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets – fully or monthly rentals. 55 and Services fer Patong, Kamala, Kata or FOR RENT fenced c/w large garden. older wanted or quite people. Karon within about 15-20 4-bedroom house and a 20 sqm.- Outdoor kitchen and living Newer 2 and 3-bedroom sea- MATTRESS, ETC minutes with drive (without showroom on 700sqm land, area. Tel: 075-664600, 086- front furnished houses. 180 Need to sell urgently king-sized GREENHOUSE traffic) to Patong Beach. main road to Cape Panwa. 941 0410. Email: here@fast sqm starting price 20,000 mattress. Good quality, excellent Construction adviser , reno- Please contact Khun Ree. 15,000 baht/month. Tel: 089- mail.fm Website: Please see baht. For more details. Tel: condition. Also TV cabinet & vation, shop fitting, electric, Email: noreekattiyaaree 486 2747, 086-568 1744. Email: website & link to photos at 089-591 0840. Email: remote fans. Email: w_masoet@yahoo. metal and wood work. Tel: @hotmail.com [email protected] see.rental.here.fastmail.fm/ [email protected] co.uk 085-654 2244.

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FULL-TIME STAFF MOUNTAIN BIKE Urgent for boutique shop in TOUR LEADER Surin. Email: bliss@online. Seeking more bike guides to join com.kh our growing team. Must speak good English, be passionate MOTORBIKE about biking, and be a Thai na- RENTAL SHOP tional. Tel:087-263 2031. Email: Cheap rental in Patong near info@amazingbiketours Jungceylon. Looking for staff. thailand.asia Tel: 085-158 7638. Email: [email protected] SALES EXECUTIVE Required; LOOKING FOR - Highly motivated and can BABYSITTER close deal Age 25-35,must have experi- - Great interpersonal skills and ence with 3-month-old baby, very good English (French is an knowledge of English language advantage) is a must. Starting salary: - Previous real estate sales 15,000 baht. Tel: 086-270 7506. experience is an advantage OFFICE STAFF - Reliable and honest (THAI ONLY) Please send us your CV with a To work in office, printing and recent picture and expected copying office materials. Tel: salary. Tel. 080-696 2064. Email: 081-968 5963. Email: cc@bay kate@century21-andaman. shoreprojects.com com Website: www. century 21- andaman.com TELEMARKETING POSITION COOK/CHEF WANTED French/Italian speaking. Tel: Medium sized restaurant in Ao 081-968 5963. Email: cc@bay Nang/Krabi is urgently looking shoreprojects.com for a new cook/chef (Western and Thai kitchen). Tel: 075- THAI LADY 662099, 089-873 0201 (En- Live in to take care of house glish), 081-978 0602 (English & and give massage to farang. Thai). Email: andy@chilloutkra 14,000 baht/month. Age 35- bi.com Website: www.chillout 50, speak English. Email: krabi.com [email protected] RECEPTIONIST Hotel in Patong requires Thai JOB WITH female receptionist with good A SEA VIEW English skills. 2 days off per MASSAGE SHOP TOUR GUIDES NEEDED week. Tel: 081-892 1621. STAFF For popular speedboat char- Office Admin - Secretary (Thai) needed for property New massage shop needs staff ter and events company. Thai sales office in Naithon. STAFF WANTED for massage, facial treatment nationals only. Tel: 076- Fluent in English and Thai We are a newly established and manicure. Salary with 383125. Email: info@coral (speaking, writing, com- company. We have the follow- commission. Open 12:00am. seekers.com puter skills, email, Internet) ing positions available: Sales to 12:00pm. 6 days/week. Tel: required. Tel: 084-840 7624 rep, Cleaners, Customer ser- 085-019 3410 (English), 089- TELEMARKETING (English). Email: sales@ vice, Accountant, General la- 128 4783 (Thai). Email: la_ter STAFF WANTED vistadelmarphuket.com bor, Secret shoppers, Market- [email protected] Thai staff only, good salary and ers, Drivers, Writing and edit- bonus. Tel: 081-270 1370. Email: ing. If you are interested in any THAI STAFF WANTED [email protected] SHOWROOM REPRESENTATIVE of the listed positions, email : Work in Jungceylon and Ocean [email protected] for more Showroom in Panwa. Ability to Plaza. Good salary plus bo- details concerning the Job and SALES MANAGER Speak English, Artistic back- nus. Contact Mike. Tel: 081- interview. 270 1370. Email: mike@bay We are a developer based ground a plus. Have transporta- shoreprojects.com in the south of Phuket and tion. Tel: 081-927 4954. Email: [email protected] seeking a Sales Manager. OPERATIONS Candidate must be quali- MANAGER fied in Real Estate or Mar- CABLE SKI ECO POWER Phuket Fish Boat Co, Ltd, MARKETING keting and hold a strong WAKEBOARD CLUB sales track record of resi- is looking for long-term staff, Owner of Luxury Sport PHUKET Fishing Yachts, requires a Sales and Marketing Ex- dential properties. High no older than 30 years. En- salary and commissions. glish fluency and excellent Full Time Operations Man- ecutives (Thai) are re- ager. Expat Ok, Work quired to join our newly es- Email: angius@villasuk communication skills are a san.com must. Tel: 082-329 3207. Permit Provided. Respon- tablished Thai/American sible for operations of Company. Fluent English boats, booking schedules, (speaking, writing, com- SALES PERSON GRAPHIC DESIGNER maintenance schedules, puter skills) required. Of- A&B Design Agency brings We are seeking for graphic crew supervision and re- fering great opportunity to high quality graphic design, designers to provide solutions porting. Normal working grow with the development corporate image, web design to communicate client mes- hours: Mon-Sat, 8am to of the business; excellent and branding services. We sages with high visual impact. 5pm. However, must carry benefits, bonuses and profit are looking for a self moti- We do advertising, magazines, phone all the time to react share salary. Please submit vated person, part-time or full displays, corporate communi- to emergency. Starting pay CV and one recent photo to: time, we offer salary, free- cations and corporate identity. is 30,000 baht a month. recruitment@ecopower dom/flexibility and incentives. High salary and incentives for Apply at martin@phuket marketing.com Tel: 087-264 9695 (English). the right persons. Tel: 087-264 fishboat.com Email: [email protected] 9695. Email: [email protected]

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NEW ANDAMAN COVE MANAGER Andaman Cove Juristic Person is looking for a new Manager (Thai national) for 29 luxury condos/private residences in- side Evason, Rawai. Knowl- edge of accounting and main- tenance needed. For more in- formation call Khun Gim at 085- 918 2238 or email warunee [email protected]

ADMIN STAFF/ SECRETARY Position available for: Foreign- ers may apply. We are looking for highly motivated, self driven people who are a combination of both the positive kind of atti- tude in dealing situations and are willing to go an extra mile to take responsibilities and show interest in learning new things related to the job. Good commu- nication skills. Hotel experi- ence is an advantage. Salary negotiable. Tel: 081-270 1370. Email: mike@ bayshorepro jects.com

RUSSIAN STAFF NEEDED Russian staff with good En- glish needed for Phuket Cable Ski Park. Call Oley. Tel: 082- 329 3207.

AQUACULTURE-FISH Assistant manager. English/ Thai essential, land-based farm, Australian company. Salary 20,000 - 30,000 baht (neg). 20 mins north of Sarasin Bridge. Email with qualifica- tions and experience: al.deb [email protected]

TELEMARKETING SCRIPT WRITER Experienced Telemarketing script writer needed immedi- ately. Tel: 083-396 1918. Email: [email protected]

SALES MANAGER Vacation Club Bang Tao Beach looking sales manager and reps. In house prog. English, Scandi and Chinese speaking. Send details:hr@davidvaca tionclub.com

RECEPTION CUSTOMER SERVICE/ MAID We are looking for someone with an outgoing personality, good English and computer skills to join our team at a small resort in Rawai. Tel: 089- 289 1502. Email: jittraming@ gmail.com

OFFICE MANAGER To work with customers and staff in busy IT company. En- glish (written and spoken) re- quired. 30-50,000 baht per month depending on experi- ence. Tel: 076-324184, 080- 342 4253 (English). Email: [email protected] For further details, please see our website at www.i- marketing.asia

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AS-NEW BOOKS, STYLISH IRISH BAR Articles MODERN FICTION Bulletins FOR SALE For Sale 15 once-read books for sale at In Patong. Fully equipped, 150 baht each, or all for 2,000. very smart. Fit out cost over Andy McNab, John LeCarre, 3mn baht. 5 years on lease. SEWING & LEATHER Irvine Welsh, Vince Flynn. etc. No key money. Quick sale MACHINE Also many other fiction books required, hence bargain 895,000 1 sewing machine and 1 at 100 baht each. Moving out baht. Call Khun Lidy at 081- leather thinning machine for so need to clear. Tel: 089-216 978 4773 or email Mike at: sale. Make an offer on email: 7220. Email: julianburgess [email protected] [email protected] @myway.com RESTAURANT & CHINESE TEA SAMSUNG 10KG BUILDING Quality Chinese tea for sale. WASHING MACHINE Fully-furnished plus equipped Contact Peter to arrange a Brand-new (2 months old) kitchen ready for operating on free tea tasting. Tel: 082-278 Samsung AG (Silver Series) large area of twin building. Near 1575. 10kg washing machine. Paid Pearl Hotel. For rent please e- 9,500 baht. Will sell to best of- mail for more details. Tel: 081- fer. Tel: 086-619 3475 (En- 606 2827 (English & Thai). 3.0M ALUMINUM glish). Email: scottefiske@ Email: [email protected] DINGHY hotmail.com australian made tinnie.great condition with oars and CAFE FOR SALE rollucks. asking 46,000 baht BOX MACHINE Central location in Phuket Town. ono.near chalong. Tel: 085-275 Box machine for sale. 33,000 Have deal with hotel about break- 3720. Email: russcottent@ baht. Please contact for more fast. Price: 360,000 baht. Tel: hotmail.com information. Tel: 082-535 5482. SPONSOR A CHILD 082-471 1167 (Thai), 081-079 3242 (English). The Phuket International GRAMIN GPS HANDCRAFTED Women’s Club is a volunteer or- Loaded with Thai road maps TEAK WOOD ganization raising funds for FOREIGN COMPANY and points of interest. Still Futon sofa beds. Unparalleled educational scholarships. We WITH LAND under warranty and in original comfort and durability. Shipping rely on the goodwill of donors Thai Company with magnificent box. Paid 10,000 baht. Sell- door-to-door anywhere in Thai- and sponsors – small and sea views land plot. Foreign ing for 7,000 baht. Tel: 076- land. Tel: 087-043 2482. Website: large. If you would like to put Director. 180º views across 381063. www.bangkokfuton.com something back into the com- Phang Nga Bay. 2 rai, reduced munity in which you live, con- to 8 million baht. Tel: 076- 279280, 087-381 1485, 0123- HOME DESIGN AND BABY COT & CAR SEAT tact us to find out more about LONG LEASE NANAI BAR RESTAURANT giving a prize or being a spon- 030790. Email: jaekayjosh@ Guesthouse/restaurant, 6 We are selling the well es- BEACH BAGS Nice white cot: 5,000 baht. Car gmail.com For further details, 1 set of 4 baskets circle, 4 sor. Please contact K. Carol rooms. All newly made. 1.2 tablished Kata Frog Bar & seat for baby up to 2 years old: please see our website at http:/ baskets square and 4 seats (Tel: 087-417 8860) or K. Sue million baht key money. 65,000 Restaurant, including furni- 1,500 baht. Please contact /www.phillips-property.com/ to sell. 1 set of 50 beach bags (Tel: 087-277 6948). Email: baht per month. Full all year ture. Fully equipped kitchen through site or ring 081-891 phuketproperty/869/land-for- to sell. Please contact us for [email protected] round in the heart of Nanai Rd. with pizza oven, etc. 2nd 9826 and ask for Joe. Email: sale-cape-yamu-phuket- more information: funnybags Tel: 086-597 5474 (English & floor has bedrooms. Rent paid [email protected] thailand/ @yahoo.com Thai). to Jan 2013. Price: 1 million Business baht. Tel: +46-73-989 6508, CARRYBOY SOI TIGER BRAND-NEW HONDA ROOF RACK Opportunities VISA RUN COMPANY 082-278 7377 (English & BAR FOR SALE FOR SALE Thai), 081-585 8788 (En- PCX HELMET Roof rack with all attachments Lease 19 months. Rent 36,000 Got it with my new bike but Fully furnished office, 2 mini- glish). Email: runolarsson@ for roof rails. Size: 1m x 1m baht per month. Asking 2.9 too small. Unused. White buses. Quick sale. Own website. live.com (approx). Roof bars: 1.2m long NIGHT CLUB FOR SALE million baht neg. For a quick with integrated sunglasses. Tel: 082-919 1099. (approx). Great condition. Busiest corner in Nai Harn, sale. Call Danny: 086-943 New 1,500 baht. Make me 2,000 baht. Tel: 087-563 6248 seats 80. Ready to open, 3 6574. Email: fstailslide@ ROXY BAR PHUKET an offer. Email: giothailand SUNSET PLAZA KARON (English). Email: marksimon years on lease. 2.5 million baht. hotmail.com TOWN @aol.com [email protected] Tel: 080-881 2169. Condos for rent/sale. 1-2 or 4 bedrooms, fully furnished. Phuket Town's well known KAMALA HIGH STREET Tel: 081-968 8849. Email: expat bar Roxy is for sale. Bar for long established High assistancemanager@aloha Asking price is only 1 Street bar with pool table and residence.com million baht now! Tel: 081- accommodation. Current 397 0033 (English). owner moving away. 400,000 KARON EDEN RESORT Email: nuno@roxybar baht. Tel: 085-473 1693 (En- Sea view, 1 bedroom, 1 bath- phuket.com For further glish & Thai), 083-339 6837 room. Price: 5.9 million baht. details, please see our (Thai). Email: mark.tilsley@ Tel: 087-882 9604. Email: website at www.roxybar yahoo.co.uk [email protected] phuket.com January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 39

COFFEE SHOP IN Business Products & Services Personal KAMALA Services Nice coffee shop in good location. Outside/inside. Includes office/storage. MASSAGE THERAPY Tel: 085-158 7638. Email: Specialist in corporate and pierre_hammar@ events massage. Call K. Mata. yahoo.se Tel: 087-889 6089 (11am- 10pm). GOOD BUSINESS, LOW PRICE ENGLISH-THAI LAW & Reduced from 590k baht to INSURANCE 460k baht as owner wants to Health, Travel and Property In- move. Laundry business with surance. Visas. Tel: 076-384 staff, accom & equipment 385, 084-963 9223 (English). making profit of over 420k pa. Fax: 076-384385. Email: Priced to sell and has to be the [email protected] best deal in town. Established over 5yrs, so walk in, earn an income and get your money Pets back in a little over a year AND get free accommodation. Tel: 087-267 9280 (English), 081- 077 2989 (Thai). Email: philsk ARE YOU LOOKING @ihug.co.nz FOR A NEW DOG? GM CURTAIN Cameras & HAIR SALON & SPA Sells curtains, upholstery, FOR SALE and accessories domesti- Equipment Well introduced, all aircons, cally and internationally. prof equipped. High shares We offer design and an out- USED SECURITY of foreigners. 2 floors. door service installation in CAMERAS 1. Hair salon, toilet, store all provinces around the 18 used security cameras, and kitchen, backyard, country. We also give ad- two 16-channel DVRs with parking. vice on the selection of ma- 500Gb hard drive each, and 2. Spa rooms, 2 bath- terial, equipment and all two monitors for 35,000 baht. types of installation work Here are some of the cute rooms, color training with Please call and ask for addi- dogs & puppies who are prof products provided by by a well-experienced and tional details. Tel: 090-710 capable team. Curtains, looking for a loving home. owner. 8690 (English & Thai). Email: They are all heatlty, sofa clothes, roller blinds, [email protected] Located at Saiyuan/Nai wallpapers, accessories. friendly & looking for Harn. Tel: 089-622 0101 Address: 128/124 Topland someone to give them (English & Thai). (Radsada) Prachautid Rd., Club some love, a regular feed Muang Phuket. Tel: 076- & a walk every day. Please 610072, 081-891 8148. Membership email gone2 thedoggies TRAVEL AGENCY Available @gmail.com if you think +INTERNET CAFE you might be able to Ready to run business. 2 storey help. Even if it's just a (office with 1 bedroom). Prime BUDS NURSERY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS foster home, till we find location in Patong. Including 5 KINDERGARTEN Blue Canyon Membership. this dog a more perma- PCs, office furniture, equipment, Phuket’s oldest bilingual Price: 850,000 baht. Tel: 084- nent home. website, aircon. Monthly rental international child care fa- 349 2325. 18,000 baht with key money. cility. High-quality, time- For futher details please call. proven schedule and cur- DOG- BLACK/WHT Tel: 085-330 1340 (English), riculum. Experienced na- Computers DOCKED TAIL 081-654 8610 (Thai). tive English teachers to Found Soi Samakee 2 near teach ages 1½ -6. Mon- SaiYuan, Jan2. Black & White BAR BANGLA ROAD Fri 8am - 5pm. Bus service ENGLISH mid size female with stumpy PATONG available from Patong, COMPUTERMAN SHOP tail. Lovely & affectionate, ster- For sale at Soi Seadragon. Karon, Kata, Phuket, Sales, service, repairs, up- ilized. Looks like cross soi dog Price 1.3 million baht. Tel: 089- Rawai and Chalong. grades & accessories. Tel: & greyhound. Will need a home 932 5175 (English). Email: Please call: 076-282232, 076-384259, 084-625 7744 if owner not found. Please con- [email protected] 080-624 7060. Website: (English). Fax: 076-384385. tact for more information. Tel: Turnkey business see website: www.buds-phuket.com Email: computermanphuket 081-078 9100. Email: bonefido coyotebarpatong.n.nu @gmail.com @gmail.com 40 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012

2010 KAWASAKI Saloon Cars 2010 CAMRY 4 x 4s Motorbikes KLX250S Rentals 30,000KM Perfect condition with 2,700km. Toyota Camry Extremo, Price: 120,000 baht. Tel: 081- 2005 TOYOTA HONDA SHADOW CHEAP NEW CAR RENT one Thai lady owner. Black CHEVROLET 367 2916. MRS CONVERTIBLE on black. 30,000km, perfect In good condition with green Nissan March with full insurance 88,000km, 150Hp, 6-speed, CAPTIVA 2.4L book. Price: 100,000 baht. and unlimited km. 1,000-1,300 condition, Patong, Phuket. 2007 manual. Price: 1.39 million baht. 1,050,000 baht. Tel: 084- Email or call for more info. Tel: baht per day. Tel: 087-074 0408 Tel: 089-932 5175 (English & 089-932 5175 (English & Thai). HARLEY-DAVIDSON (English). Email: shimibarzil 779 7591, 086-217 0040. Twin cam, 96 cubic inch, fuel Thai). Email: wojidkowbengt@ Email: [email protected] Email: wojidkowbengt@hot @gmail.com hotmail.com mail.com injected engine. Excellent con- dition, 10,200km. Price: 680,000 baht. Tel: 081-367 2916. MITSUBISHI SEDAN Pickups 2007 BMW G650 NEW CITY & Runs well and is ready to drive. X-COUNTRY MARCH FOR RENT Price: 70,000 baht. Call now to Many extras, great bike for HONDA PHANTOM 200CC 2007 take a look. Tel: 087-898 7062 Unique car in top condi- Thailand. 24,800km with full (English). Email: ebseng@ 2005 MAZDA BMW service records. Price: Good condition. With green tion. well kept and no book & insurance. 22,500km. yahoo.com FIGHTER damages, dents, etc. 380,000 baht. Tel: 081-367 2916. 57,000 baht. Tel: 080-700 5560. Lots of extra equipment. Email: [email protected] NISSAN TEANA 3½ years, 64,000km, gray, black leather, full HONDA SHADOW First registered April 2010. YAMAHA NOUVO As-new, top model, travelled service. Price: 920,000 In good condition with green short or long term with baht. Price new, approx book. Price: 100,000 baht. Tel: 125cc, 25,000km, very good 20,000km, V6, 2,500cc. shape, well maintained, 10,000 insurance and delivery Price: 1.3 million baht. Tel: 1.3 million baht. Tel: 081- 089-932 5175 (English & Thai). service. Tel: 086-690 0626, 2.5LD, white, single cab, 535 5228. Email: wojidkowbengt@hot baht. Email: mickbeck01@ 087-276 0529. gmail.com 087-417 8566. Or email to: 3-seat, 90,000km, Mazda mail.com [email protected] CITROEN AND AUDI 80 service history. Looks like 2002 HONDA CRV new, drives like new. Ask- HONDA STEED 600CC FOR SALE Automatic, aircon, CD/MP3, 2007 BMW R1200GS ing price: 350,000 baht. With green book. Price: Audi 80, automatic, silver. mag wheels, airbags, ABS and Excellent condition. Cost now 1,000 BAHT/WEEK Tel: 089-646 6871. 135,000 baht. Individual custom Citroen Xantia automatic. power steering. 118,000km. In 1.1 million baht. Now 695,000 1995. Contact Phant. Tel: 089- Cheap cars, all papers. Tel: very good condition. Service baht. BMW F650GS, excel- 697 0928. 076-281196, 086-637 5003, history included. Insured May lent condition, 3 years old. 086-045 3139. Email: roger_ 1994 2012. 530,000 baht. Tel: 089- New cost 700,000 baht. Now SUPER TRUCK [email protected] 881 6641 (English). Email: 390,000 baht. Contact Mike. 2008 [email protected] Tel: 081-787 1752. Email: YAMAHA MAJESTY [email protected] VOLKSWAGEN HONDA CRV 2005 or 3,000-5,000 baht/ SCIROCCO 2010 Excellent condition. Silver, I- BMW R 1200GS month. Cheap price, mo- VTEC EL model, auto, 2.4L, torbikes for rent or sale at June 2006, 30,000km. FSH cream leather interior, ABS, Rawai Beach. 1-2 year fi- Mazda Familia pickup & green book. Immaculate aircon & full electronics. Only nancing plans. 10,000 truck. Manual, 5 speed, condition always garaged, 1 lady owner, 77,000km. Full baht down payment. 155,000 on the clock. Su- BMW panniers and top Honda service history. Insur- Nouvo, Fiore, Click, per clean. Super reliable. box with removable fitted Only 23,000km, green book, ance & registered until Apr Scoopy, Fino, Suzuki. 9 years of Mazda dealer cases, tank bag, BMW excellent condition. Must sell: 2012. Asking price 695,000 Includes insurance. Tel: records. Fresh service 2 GPS, BMW bike cover, 230,000 baht. Tel: 087-893 baht. Please contact for more 080-328 9986. Email: weeks ago. Original spare low seat. Plus many 1753. information. Tel: 076-304617, [email protected] owner's manual. Lovingly other extras. Cost over 1 081-787 5723. Email: kylieb Website: www.thaidream VW Scirocco, highline cared for by old farang million. Now 625,000 baht rajak@gmail. com villa.com model with 19 inch alloys, couple for 9 years. JVC ono. Call David. Tel: 076- DUCATI MONSTER 210 hp, adjustable suspen- AM/FM/CD, aircon. No 621038, 084-192 5149 1100 sion, leather interior. In ex- secrets. No surprises. All MITSUBISHI TRITON AUTOMATIC (English). Email: kanaloa55 cellent condition. Only idiosyncrasies revealed. @yahoo.co.uk Others 13,000km, full VW war- 99,000 baht. No tyre-kick- 2006, 2.5 GLX turbo, diesel, ranty. 2 million baht. Tel: ers or time-wasters. Seri- extra cab, 89,000km, excel- 087-385 3992 (English). ous inquiries only please. lent condition. Price: 395,000 HONDA PHANTOM Email: nickbatley79@ Located Rawai area. Tel: baht. Please contact for more FIRE EDITION TRAILER FOR SALE hotmail.com 089-875 8967 (7am-6pm). info. Tel: 084-065 9323. Email: Year 2007, 15,000km. In very New drop-axle trailer for [email protected] good condition, full service. sale, 3m x 1.20m single Runs and looks perfect, spe- Oct 2009,only 5,000km, axle, lights. Suitable for cial plate number (Phuket tax and insurance, green motorcycle, ATV, or utility. 700), comes with green book. Termignoni's over Possible to register and Wheels & Motors book, saddle bags. Asking 100,000 baht in extras, insure. 50,000 baht o.n.o. price: 75,000 baht or best of- showroom condition. Must Please contact Greg. Tel: fer. Tel: 082-803 1406 (En- see. Price: 575,000 baht. 081-693 8214. Email: john glish & Thai). Email: janthong Tel: 084-850 7170. 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NEW RIB FOR SALE JEANNEAU 35 (2003) 5.5m hypalon rib on brand new Many recent upgrades & im- galvanized trailer. 500,000 baht provements 94,950 US. Call neg. Tel: 080-595 4247 (En- Alan 084-842 6146. Website: glish). Email: brad_urq@ www.boatshedphuket.com hotmail.com 22 M TURKISH YAMAHA JET-SKI KETCH (2007) FOR SALE Excellent condition. Private use VX deluxe 180 hours. Stored, only. Price: 339,000 Euro. Call never rented. 190,000 baht. Tel: Alan 084-842 6146. Website: 089-470 8926. www.boatshedphuket.com

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Turbo diesel 300Hp. 1.95 Perfect fishing boat in fiber- 15.8m, 165Hp Hino engine, million baht. Tel: 087-889 Special Edition Lancer 20. glass. 2 Honda 4-stroke 12+2 persons reg. Price: 1.3 4160, 081-788 8313. For Powerful 5.0 Lt V8 inboard Impossibly Possible Quiz answers: engines, each 50Hp with million baht (neg). Email: further details, please engine gets you planing in 1. IVORY coast hydraulic system. Simrad [email protected] see our website at: 3 secs, and up to 50mph+ www.naiharn-villas.com 2. The FLOWERPOT men Navigation Plotter eletric. in open water. Exceptional, 3. CRYSTAL palace Ankerwinch. Built in 2004, barely used, quality hand- 4. PEARL running time only 300hrs. GULF CRAFT SEA built prestige boat. Cost Including 4-wheel alu- BREEZE 33 (2006) RUBBER BOAT 5. The CORAL sea new: $95,000. Must sell, 6. CHINA minium trailer. New price: Twin 225hp suzuki 4 stroke O/ 3.8 METER hence only $36,995,re- 1.6 million baht. Now: B. Ready to go and seriously Yamaha, 30 horse power. 10 duced from $44,995. Inc 7. RUBY Tuesday 550,000 baht. Please for sale. Price: 2,550,000 driving hours. Price 240,000 FREE new trailer worth 8. BRONZE Contact K. Aree. Tel: 089- baht. Call Alan 084-842 6146. baht. Tel: 087-2700941 (Thai). $3,600. Call Mike. Tel: 9. STEEL Magnolias 474 5168, 083-388 8036. Website: www.boatshed Email: Tiinapaavola@medul 081-787 1752. 10. Traditional UK wedding anniversary gifts phuket.com laris.fi 42 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012

MAXUM SPEED VOLVO PENTA 6 BOAT CYLINDER 230H

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Balotelli, who had already picked up a yel- United took the lead just before the break low card for unsporting behavior, appeared with Ryan Giggs crossing for Antonio to stamp on Scott Parker’s head. The inci- Valencia to head home. dent was missed by referee Howard Webb, The Gunners equalized when Robin van but has resulted in a charge of violent con- Persie found the bottom corner of the net duct issued by the Football Association after from inside the box, making up for an ear- they reviewed video evidence. If found guilty, lier error where he blasted his shot wide he faces a four-match ban. after passing two defenders. Tottenham had looked likely to take all Arsene Wenger, with 18 minutes of play the points with Jermain Defoe just inches left, substituted Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain away from providing the finish touch to a in favor of Andrey Arshavin, much to the Gareth Bale cross in the last moments of bewilderment of the home crowd calling the game. City cleared with an opportunis- for a much needed win. Matters got worse tic long ball that created a scramble in the for the manager and the player when the Spur’s box and ended with Balotelli being Russian failed to prevent Valencia’s run, and hauled down by Ledley King. Danny Welbeck lashed the ball home. The Italian picked himself up and The Premiership takes a back seat this calmly slotted the ball home from the weekend as footballing action is provided by spot, enraging Tottenham’s backroom the FA Cup, with the pick of the fourth round, staff and fans alike. Liverpool versus Manchester at Anfield. Balotelli’s agent has said his client may Alex Ferguson has written to United fans leave English football as he feels persecuted, requesting their good behavior under the citing that he keeps asking “Why always me? guise to protect ticket allocations, with no CRUEL GAME: Mario Balotelli knocks his penalty past Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Why does it always come back to me?” mention of the ongoing racism row. Friedel to maintain Manchester City's advantage at top of the table. Photo: AFP/Paul Ellis Patriots and Giants to contest XLVI

AIRBORNE: Patriot quarterback Tom Brady scores in the last quarter against the Baltimore Ravens. Photo: AFP FANS of the New England Patri- botching a field goal attempt just 49ers thanks to an overtime field ots got some great news when re- 32 yards out in the final seconds. goal that ended a tight, defensive ports revealed that the team’s su- Gronkowski, a 265 pound sec- struggle. Credit for the win goes to perstar tight end Rob Gronkowsi ond-year man out of Arizona, set the Giant’s defense, which held the will play in Super Bowl XLVI a tight end record of 18 touch- Niners to just one-for-thirteen con- against the red hot New York Gi- downs in the regular season. versions on third-down attempts, ants on February 5. Paired with fellow tight end Aaron and a never-say-die performance by Gronkowski went down with Hernandez, and slot receiver Wes quarterback Eli Manning, who was what appeared to be a very serious Welker, the trio give quarterback sacked six times. ankle injury in the AFC champion- Tom Brady an array of options. Super Bowl kicks off 6:30am lo- ship game, won by the Patriots The Giants prevailed 20-17 in the cal time on Astro SuperSports 2. thanks to the Baltimore Ravens NFC against the San Francisco – Stephen Fein

TENNIS: Kim Clijster’s 6-3, 7-6 CRICKET: Ricky Ponting has become RUGBY: The Six Nations rugby victory over Caroline Wozniacki in only the third batsman in test cricket tournament will kick-off on Feb- the quarter-finals at the Hisense to record more than 13,000 runs after ruary 4th when Italy play France, Arena means there will be a new scoring his 41st test century. England travel to Scotland, and Ire- women’s world number one. Ponting also joined Jacque Kallis land entertain Wales. Despite securing her first ever win in second place on the list of most Scotland have named over a reigning number one at a ma- test centuries scored, though still 10 Edinburgh hooker Ross Ford as jor, the 28-year-old Belgian says this short of Sachin Tendulkar’s record. their captain for the campaign, re- will be her last Australian Open. Tendulkar is still searching for placement for Kelly Brown who Wozniacki, who has never won a that elusive 100th first-class century, suffered a knee injury in Saracen’s Grand Slam event will relinquish top though the wicket at the Adelaide cup win over Treviso. spot to Petra Kvitova, Victoria Oval looks to be a batsman’s heaven. England have named nine new Azarenka or possibly Maria Sharapova Michael Clarke and Ponting both squad members including 30-year- depending on who wins the final. went on to score double centuries old Northampton’s Phil Dowson, The final is due to start Saturday at as Australia dominated the first two former captain of England’s sec- 11am and the men’s final on Sunday. days of play in the series’ last game. onds, the Saxons. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 FC Phuket in jeopardy, again

FINAL DRAW: Those who are left of FC Phuket may well be finding their future fortunes elsewhere this year. Soranan Sanae has a lot on his plate right now. Photos: Pimwara Choksakulpan

By Pimwara Choksakulpan lier this week. Nash] to help us because they al- He added, “If any football-lov- now heading. “Muangthong United have of- ready have their own club. To help ing foreigners or expat millionaires Former Phuket forward Kone FC PHUKET is once again facing ficially withdrawn their intention us is a big burden for them. But would like to support the team, Adama is playing for Burmese the threat of being dissolved into and right to [financially and ad- because I am a Phuket resident, they are more than welcome to league for the Yadanarbon FC, professional extinction, after its ministratively] support FC and have been working with step up.” while former Phuket Goalkeeper, ‘saviors’ failed to reach an agree- Phuket following a disagreement Siamsports [which falls under Meanwhile, PPAO president Jonathan Matijas is still seeking ment with local authorities about with the Phuket Provincial Ad- Cournot and Nash] for 26 years, Paiboon Upatising told the Phuket to sign with another team. At the the usage of Surakul Stadium as a ministrative Organization I along with Narubas ‘Ko Lek’ Gazette that there has been no for- time of going to press, the host pitch and training base. (“OrBorJor”),” he said. Aryupong, asked them for support mal meeting between the OrBorJor Frenchman was trying out for The news comes only weeks Speaking on Wednesday, Club to please all the fans. and Muangthong United, but that it Division 1 side, Bangkok United, after fans were publicly told that consultant Paitoon said, “I, on “Rawi Lorthong [Head of simply was impossible for the formerly Bangkok University’s the marketing firm (Cournot and behalf of FC Phuket, had already Cournot and Nash] felt sympathy OrBorJor to approve their request to football team. Nash) of Sponsor Thai Premier talked on the phone with OrBorJor for us and then agreed to help us use Surakul Stadium free of charge. League (TPL) powerhouse, President Paiboon Upatising but retain the team and right to play in “Surakul Stadium belongs to all For the latest developments on the Muangthong United had agreed we could not come to an agree- Division 1, because it was such Phuket people. We cannot allow FC Phuket saga, check the Phuket to provide financial and admin- ment because the OrBorJor needs hard work to bring the club to any private club to use the facility Gazette online. istrative support to FC Phuket, to charge a facilities rental fee at a Division 1,” he said. for free. Since FC Phuket is un- which would allow the team to rate of 10% of each game’s gate “They had set a budget for FC der the management of a private survive and compete in TPL Di- receipts. Phuket at up to 36 million baht, company, they have to come talk vision 1 for the 2012 season “Muangthong United’s execu- even though [most] Phuket people in detail about the rental and tick- But with the latest develop- tives decided in a meeting that this don’t care for football. However, eting fees,” he said. ment, or lack thereof, fans were was unfair and too much of a bur- they’ve decided to cancel sup- In other team news, forced back into month-old mis- den for them. They then agreed port,” he said regretfully. Muangthong United executives ery after learning that their ‘Big to cancel financial support for FC FC Phuket club director earlier this week selected 11 of FC Brothers’ in Bangkok will no Phuket, and have already submit- Soranan Sanae reconfirmed the Phuket’s prime players to join a longer provide financial and ad- ted a formal letter returning all news to the Phuket Gazette. “The special training session. Despite ministrative support to the management rights of the team letter is in my hand right now. I the latest bad news, the training Southern Sea Kirin as promised. back to FC Phuket.” have yet to know what to do, and session will still take place, the FC Phuket consultant Paitoon Consultant Paitoon added, “In must discuss the matter with the Gazette has learned. (Ko Men) Chutimakornkul revealed fact, there is no need for club’s president Ko Lek before I Phuket club director Soranan the bad news to Phuket fans ear- Muangthong United [Corno and give any [in depth] interview.” Sanae earlier in the week told the Gazette, “The selected players have about two weeks to prove themselves. The most outstanding one will be selected to play with Muangthong United and the rest will remain with FC Phuket [if the team is not dissolved]” The selected players include four forwards: Watcharapong ‘Pae’ Jun-ngam, Tameezee ‘Z’ Hayeeyusoh, Poramat ‘Mud’ Krongborisut and Thawin Butsombat; four midfielders: Sarach ‘Tang’ Yooyen, Seksit ‘Half’ Srisai, Kornprom ‘Poon’ Jaroonpong and Abdoul Coulibaly; and three defenders: Suphat ‘James’ Aonthong, Niran ‘Noom’ Panthong and Nenebi Tra Sylvestre Thawin Butsombat, the for- ward who suffered a broken leg in a match in May last year against Thai Honda FC, has also been shown interest by Division 2 side, Rayong FC, which former Phuket coach, Apichart ‘Mo’ Mosika is January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 FPL round two PYSC get the By Neil Quail cream of Cats PHUKET’S Fair Play League (FPL) moved venue last Saturday to take advantage of the excellent facility at Youth Football Home in Thalang for the second round of the competition. With two immaculately kept grass pitches at the ground, par- ticipating boys and girls enjoyed an afternoon of great football. In the U11 Division, spectators were treated to three hard-fought games with every player giving their all to earn their team victory. In the first match, France looked as though they would se- cure all three points by taking a two-goal lead against Germany MEIN!: Action from the exciting 4-4 draw between Germany White and White, but in true Teutonic spirit France in the FPL U11 Division at the Youth Home Football grounds. SPEED MERCHANTS: PYSC sailors ready for a trip on the Marstrom Cat. the Germans fought their way back into the match to claim a share of match in the U11’s Division with trick by the number seven who the points with 4-4 draw. the Kingdom’s representatives just scored all of France’s six goals in The second match saw the missing out on a draw after a 4-3 their 6-3 victory. Thailand achieved Copa America battle between Bra- defeat to a confident German side. their first win of the campaign with zil and Argentina. Inspired The U14 Division matches were a 7-3 scoreline over Germany White goalkeeping and opportunistic a little more one sided. Germany in the final match of the day. striking helped the Brazilians 4-0 Green continued their excellent goal- The Fair Play League will re- win over a determined, but in the scoring form with a 7-3 win over sume at British international end unfortunate Argentine side. Brazil. The encounter between School on February 5. HELM BOYS: On lucky youngster got to direct the racing machine. Thailand’s all-girl team and Ger- France and Argentina in the second many Green played out the last match was notable for a double hat For information visit thanyapura.com YOUNG sailors from the Phuket One Cat to the sailors from Phuket Youth Sailing Club (PYSC) were re- Sunshine Village so that they have cently afforded the chance to expe- their own boat. rience the thrill of being aboard a new Vice president of the PYSC, World number four pair set to 32-foot Marstrom Cat (M-32) on the Katy Gooch, expressed her grati- waters of Phuket. tude for Albert’s The M-32 is a ves- kindness and involve- sel built purely for ment with the club’s give back to Phuket schools speed with the same efforts. state-of-the-art tech- “We would like to nology as used in the thank Albert for his aircraft industry and generosity and for sup- Formula 1 car racing. porting youth sailing Owner of the new on Phuket The PYSC catamaran, Albert aims to promote and Loridan, invited the develop youth sailing youngsters to sail with in Phuket and we are him and his crew and always looking for vol- even gave one of the unteers to help with older children an op- the sailing program. portunity to helm the We invite individuals craft. Albert has to join our “Group of planned another jaunt Friends” which helps The Marstrom 32 PHUKET DARLINGS: April (left) and Jennifer (right). The girls in action against the Czech Republic. on the M-32 for the to cover the cost of PYSC kids next month, which they weekly training and necessary SCHOOLS beach volleyball re- beach volleyball scene,” Bob ex- But they told me that it looks like it is are gratefully looking forward to. equipment,” said Katy. ceived a top endorsement recently plained to the Gazette. in good hands,” Bob said. Albert’s generosity has not ended with the world’s number four pair- “They came and watched a few “As of now, they are sending with providing a unique sailing ex- For information contact Katy at ing of Jennifer Kessy and April of the matches when they found time. volleyballs and tops for the girls, perience for the young enthusiasts [email protected] or Ross from the USA offering to help It’s the only stop on the world tour with more stuff to come in the as he has also donated a Hobie FX on 085-2159185. promote the sport on Phuket. where they did that,” he added. future and that they said they Bob Selznick contin- would like to help sup- ues to do sterling work port me in organizing for youth volleyball on any tournaments in the the island and his friend- future,” said Bob. ship with the 2011 FIVB Jennifer and April Phuket Beach Volleyball have won the Phuket finalists [Kessy and FIVB tournament twice Ross] has inspired a re- and are extremely lationship that will see popular and important the schools set up re- participants at the an- ceiving vital equipment nual event. It seems over the coming year. PTT Schools beach volleyball tournament 2011. their ties with Phuket ”During the FIVB will continue and their tourney, April and Jen, who are “Before they left, they told me that influence along with Bob’s will friends of mine from California, they would like to give back to Phuket, hopefully encourage considerable loved the PTT school girl tour- and that they would like to help keep growth in youth volleyball. nament They thought it was the girls involved and playing. They great, and very nice for the girls said they wish they were closer so For more information contact to be exposed to the whole they could actually play with the girls. [email protected] – Neil Quail 46 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 Island cricketers on a high By Neil Quail

A BATTLE for mid-table seniority held court at the ACG last Sunday when the Island Cricket Club faced the Thanyapura Tigers in the ninth Island Furniture League match. Sitting in fourth place, Tigers were a solitary point ahead of ICC fifth spot on the table and both teams were very aware that a win was crucial if their league title hopes were to survive.Tigers posted a re- spectable score of 196 runs with a solid innings once again from Ryan Dunn, who scored 83. But ICC clinched victory in a tight game, hanging on with just two wickets to reach 198 runs in 31 overs. The losing side will look to their bowlers after a woefully wayward performance that conceded 52 runs from wides and no balls. ICC won the toss and put TNT into bat with Martin Hill (1) and Ryan Dunn opening the batting. Hill fell in the fifth over with the score on 24 followed by Dan Smith (2) in the 10th over before the drinks break. Dunn and Sid Prathu (59) built a solid foundation for LOST CENTURY: Ryan Dunn of Thanyapura Tigers just missed out on hitting the first ton at the Island Furniture Cricket League standings the innings with a 106 partnership before ACG last sunday against Island Cricket Club. Photo: Neil Quail after nine games. Prathu was dimissed in the 28th over with the score on 167. ICC had opportunities to inter- The ICC innings began ominously when when they reached 198 runs. Tigers’ bowl- of Sports & Tourism, the Phuket Governor rupt the partnership having dropped Prathu Vicky Kumar (4) lost the race to a Dan Smith ing was headed by Dunn (2 for 24) and Hill and the Cricket Association of Thailand four times during his innings. It wasYatin run-out in the third over with the score on (2 for 18). (CAT) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in Halarnkar who showed the way when he took 14. Despite such an early set back, the ICC Man of the match was Imtiyaz Mushtaq attendance. On Saturday there will be youth a stunning catch to remove Dunn whose cen- batsmen managed to string several good part- while Ryan Dunn took second and Ali exhibition matches followed by a T20 exhi- tury was within sight. Roshan Jayasuria (14) nerships together throughout the middle order. Khan placed third. bition match between two Phuket Cricket was the only other Tiger batsman to reach Mushtaq (34) top-scored for ICC while Ali ICC now move up to fourth place in the Group teams. Sunday will see a CAT XI take double figures. Tigers’ innings ended when Khan (33), Surender Kumar (19), Anand league table after their victory over TNT. on an Asian Invitational XI (which will fea- they were bowled out for 196 in the 37th over. Chand (16) and Darshan Vaigankar (14) also Patong still remain on top, but the Village, ture former Bangladesh test captain Aminul ICC bowling highlights were Faisal Mir (3 chipped in. Tigers took three late wickets Laguna and Lizards have a match in hand. Islam). This is an open invitation event. for 47), Halankar (2 for 30) and Imtiyaz when ICC were around 180 runs, but ICC This weekend sees the official opening For more cricket information visit Mushtaq (2 for 32). hung on, scrambling to victory in the 31st over of the ACG with officials from the Ministry phuketcricketgroup.com or acgphuket.com. Lavoie rains supreme as a coach FORMER Canadian Women's 7s National Lavoie is now the Senior Coaching Con- Rugby Coach Jean-Philippe Lavoie, con- sultant, High Performance and Product ducted a free rugby clinic for kids on Development for the Canadian sports fed- January 11 at Thanyapura Sports and Lei- eration. Organizers wish to thank him and sure Club (TSLC). his wife as well as TSLC for hosting the A total of 60 kids turned out includ- session. ing 50 from the Phuket Lomas Youth The Lomas now start preparing for the Rugby. Lavoie introduced the younger National Youth games in May when they kids to the sport and a few of its intrica- will compete in the U18 Division. cies, while the older Lomas players were They will also take part in the BKK 10s put through their paces on the – thank- in February and hope to come back with fully – all-weather surface. more trophies to add to those won last year. ALL WEATHER PLAYERS: Rugby players enjoyed the session by Lavoie despite the conditions. Golf Guru ORIGINALLY called the Bob Hope European tour golf stayed in classic, the PGA tour started its South Africa, this time at the links campaign on the main land last at Fancourt. The scoring looked like week. it was going to be low until the They brought out the big guns greenkeeper stopped putting the for this event with none other than pins on the greens! This tournament Bill Clinton promoting health aware- required a play off with three golf- ness. The final round golf course ers finishing on 12 under par. In the looks similar to one of our very own playoff Els, Goosen and again courses in Phuket, Red Mountain. Branden “amazing” Grace all bat- Mark Wilson brought home the tling for the title. Grace birdied the bacon on this one, holding off the first playoff hole to win, making it man in form and last week’s win- back-to-back tournaments victo- ner Jonhson Wagner who averaged ries for him. As I have said in my 25 putts per round. Incidentally, his earlier articles, this is where the average pay check for the first Erine Els foundation for young golf- three tournaments of 2012 is ers resides and now one of his young US$524,000. A miss spent youth proteges defeated him in a playoff. on the golf course clearly does pay Again well done to Erine for giving off. Wilson scored 24 under par back to the great game of golf. for the new format of four rounds. Next week we move on to Torrey Martin Platts Director The Golf Guru Pines in California. martin@the golfguru.com. January 28 - February 3, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Krabi down the Lomas By Neil Quail As the half wore on, the Lomas Keng. began to tire from the constant Krabi Muk extend the Lomas lead with a KRABI RFC recently hosted the battering and they conceded two tries penalty to 15-20, but Krabi upped their Phuket Lomas in Ao Luk for their late in the half to go into the break 15- game considerably going into the last first U17 fifteen-a-side game of 3 down. A change of tactics quarter and eventually found a gap RUGBY IS FOR GIRLS: The first Phuket Lomas girls rugby team defeated 2012. implemented at half-time brought im- through the Lomas defence to score Krabi in their first outing at Ao Luk. These games act as a warm up mediate results when the Krabi and convert a try. At 22-20 for Krabi, game saw Sombat take a huge hit just tion is a great addition to youth rugby to the National Youth Games which forwards lost ruck ball. Claimed by the Lomas had to score and were short of the line, but couldn’t hold on in Phuket and they will also compete in will be held in Phuket in May and the Lomas, it was passed down the looking for a way through when to the ball. At the final whistle Krabi the National Youth games in the girls June. As usual the Lomas were line to Toe, who burst from the Lomas caught offside at a ruck. The Krabi had secured a hard fought victory by 7s competition. playing above their weight with 22 with a brilliant side step and hand fly-half took a quick tap and dived 29 points to the Lomas 27 points. The 18-19 February most of the team aged 14 and 15 off to race away and score through the unprepared Lomas de- next game brings Krabi to Phuket for BKK Rugby 10s. Viagrabonds will years. From the kickoff, the big- After the conversion, the Lomas fence to score under the posts and the return fixture. compete in the Vets Division and the ger Krabi boys tried to take control were within one score at 15-10. Fol- extend Krabi’s lead to nine points. In a first for Phuket Rugby, the new Lomas will compete in the U 14 and U through the forwards, but fierce lowing a promising Krabi move which Stung by giving away such a weak Lomas girls team played their first ever 16 Divisions. Sponsors for the Lomas tackling by the Lomas forward was halted by a crunching tackle from try, the Lomas immediately went on competitive matches with two 7-a-side are being sought for this tournament. opposition and using their pace in Aaron Reading, the Lomas played ad- the attack and showed great all round games against a Krabi girls side. In the March 9-11 the backs, they kept Krabi under vantage from the resulting knock on. handling skills by forwards and backs. first game the Lomas were the stron- Bob Dwyer and Mike Penistone of pressure with brilliant counter at- Scrum half, Beng, fed the ball out to Lek in the center broke the line and ger side and ran out 15 points to 5 Bob Dwyer Rugby will be conducting tacking. After 10 minutes the Toe who powered through three tack- managed to off load in the tackle to winners. In the second game the girls three coaching clinics in Phuket dur- Lomas forced a penalty which was les to score between the posts, and Fae, who gave the inside feed for Toe who missed out on the first game were ing 2012. The clinics will enhance converted by the captain, Muk, for with the conversion, put the Lomas to crash over for another try. Once fielded. A fired up Krabi team took a coaching and benefit the Lomas in their a 0-3 lead. Krabi tried to stretch into 15-17 lead. again, Muk’s kick found its target and two try lead into half time, but Lomas quest to be National Youth Champions the back line and the bigger cen- The game was slipping away the gap closed to 29-27. With the clock substitutions changed the balance of on home soil in 2012. ters made yards that eventually led from Krabi and they regrouped for ticking down, the Lomas threw ev- the game in the second half and the to a try in the corner, but failed to a last push and should have had a erything at Krabi, but couldn’t break girls scored two tries at the death to For more information contact convert leaving the score at 5-3. try but for a crunching tackle by through. The very last play of the draw the match 10-10. The girls sec- [email protected]. Tennis and love to share the same court at TSLC

JUST FRIENDS: Bring a romantic interest or a buddy for tennis doubles Valentine’s fun at TSLC. Photo: Neil Quail DINNER by candlelight, a gift of meaning when tennis and jewellery or a pampering in one Valentine’s Day are strung to- of Phuket’s exclusive spas are cer- gether. So bring a friend, bring tainly ways to impress one’s beau your lover or your better half for or belle on Valentine’s Day. an afternoon of fun on the courts. This year, why not smash the The tournament runs until cliches and serve up a different 4:30pm and is exclusively for love experience for your partner mixed doubles teams (one male by taking part in the Valentine’s and one female), be they married, Sweet Mixed Doubles tennis tour- engaged boyfriend and girlfriend nament at Thanyapura Sports and or just friends. The Tennis Acad- Leisure Club (TSLC). emy expects at least eight teams Beginning on Saturday, Febru- (16 players) to sign up, but can ary 11 at 1pm, TSLC’s Tennis accommodate many more. Academy will morph into an arena What does this doubles date of romantic volleys as mixed cost? Members will pay 1,000 baht doubles teams set themselves a and non-members will pay 1,200 target of reaching the final of this baht. Bookings are required and unique tournament in the lead up can be made before February 8. to 2012’s day dedicated to cel- ebrating romance. For more information contact Calls of love and “new balls, [email protected], T: please” take on a whole new 076 336 000 or visit thanyapura.com 48 PHUKET GAZETTE January 28 - February 3, 2012 AFLAFL strikesstrikes ninenine By Neil Quail

WITH FC Phuket having recently ended their tumultuous season, season nine of the popular Adult Futsal League (AFL) presented by Thanachart Bank has picked up the baton to continue the island’s football interests. Played at Thanyapura Sports and Lei- sure Club (TSLC) in Thalang, organizer’s this season have moved the competition from the smaller dedicated futsal pitch to the full sized synthetic surface established to host rugby matches. Both Division One and Premier Divi- sion matches will be played simultaneously on the pitch which has been marked specially, providing an ac- tion filled arena. Bank. In a closely fought match, Por- ished in a 2-2 draw, giving both teams a to find weak points in their opposition, but The AFL is being assisted by volun- trait got their league campaign off to valuable league point each. it was TSLC who broke through twice and teers from Thalang Tigers and their a winning start with a 4-3 victory. Following the first two opening games, took 2-0 lead into the second half. After Junior teams with these youth players Meanwhile on the second pitch, the season eight Division One Champions, the break, Chevrolet struggled to get back acting as ball boys a vital role in keeping First Division also got under way with AFL Thalang Tigers roared into action against on level terms, but a well organized TSLC the matches flowing throughout the stalwarts Island Boys up against season Honda. Consolidating last season’s suc- back line thwarted their efforts. TSLC then evening. eight Fair Play Award winners Ultraman. cess, Thalang proved their promotion was scored two more quick goals to end the After the competition was officially In another close match, Ultraman took deserved and sent a brutal message to match 4-0 and secure three points. opened, presided over by Thanachart the lead before Island Boys hit back with the rest of the league with a 6-1 victory The AFL returns every Thursday night Bank representatives, the first game two unanswered goals. It looked as if Is- over the hapless Honda. for more floodlit futsal action. pitted reigning Premier Division land Boys were going to hold on for the The final match was a battle between Champions, Portrait FC, against run- win, but with five minutes remaining, the home team of TSLC and Chevrolet. A For information visit thanyapura.com or ners up from last season, Thanachart Ultraman equalized, and the match fin- tentative first half saw both teams trying contact E: [email protected].

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