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NEWS: Kids given rottenmilk; ASEAN conferenceat Sheraton; Brit blud-geoned to death.

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DESIGN: Bed Supp-erclub to open Sound Ph-uket in Patong.

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PHUKET CITY: Phuket Provin-cial Police plan to establish twonew independent police districtson the island to take pressure offChalong Police, who currentlycover all of Chalong, as well astambons Rawai, Karon andWichit.

Pol Col Peerayut Kara-jedee, Superintendent of GeneralStaff of the Phuket ProvincialPolice, said the two new districtswould be for Karon and Wichit.The dates when the stations wouldopen have yet to be announced.

The Wichit station will bedeveloped on a five-rai plot offChao Fa West Road donated bythe Anuphas & Sons group,owned by the family of SenatorPhummisak Hongyok.

The station will occupy threerai, with a further two rai – some300 meters away – being allo-cated for police housing. Hous-ing will comprise forty units infour separate blocks.

The Royal Thai Police havealready approved a budget in ex-cess of 30 million baht for the con-struction of the Wichit Police hous-ing. However, budget approval forthe new police station building isstill pending, said Col Peerayut.

“We still can not say whenwe might get the approval. Wemay set up a temporary stationat the Wichit Tambon Adminis-tration Organization offices untilthe new Wichit Police Station isfinished,” he added.

Karon has also received aprivate sector land donation nearthe Hilton Arcadia Resort & Spa.

“We are still processing thepaperwork and for now we cannot confirm when construction ofthe station or housing will begin.In the meantime, we might useKaron Stadium to serve as a tem-porary police station,” ColPeerayut concluded.

PATONG: A Canadian real-estatedeveloper died on his 34th birth-day after he was riddled with bul-lets by two men, in what appearedto be a professional killing.

Francis Alex Degioanniwas sitting in his black Toyotaoutside his home and office in SoiTon Village at around 6:30 pm onFebruary 19 when the two menapproached and opened fire.

He had already survived aprevious attempt on his life, ac-cording to family members.

A medical examinationshowed Mr Degioanni had sus-tained bullet wounds to his arms,head, neck and chest.

On February 20, a localcable television news program inPhuket City broadcast extendedand graphic footage of MrDegioanni’s naked body beingexamined by medical staff atPatong Hospital. One of the slugshad entered his neck near thecarotid artery.

The exact circumstancessurrounding Mr Degioanni’s mur-der have been difficult to deter-mine, since police have been un-willing to give out extensive in-formation for fear of jeopardiz-ing the investigation.

Initial reports said that MrDegioanni had just got into his carwhen the attack came, thoughothers claim he was stopped byhis killers after setting off.

A local Thai language news-paper reported that Mr Degio-anni’s girlfriend, Nantha-wadeePhenjaroenwatthana, said thatbefore the incident the two of themwere in the building waiting to goout to celebrate his birthday.

Mr Degioanni received atelephone call and told her he hadto go out for a short while to takecare of some business, she wasquoted as saying.

She reportedly heard the

gunshots shortly afterwards.Kathu Police Superinten-

dent Grissak Songmoonark saidthat Mr Degioanni had been do-ing business in Phuket for fiveyears, selling condominiums inPatong to foreign tourists.

The attack may have beenthe result of a business dispute. Atthe time of his death, Mr Degioanniwas involved in a court case, hav-ing allegedly been cheated out of20 million baht in a real-estatescam, Col Grissak said.

Police have not yet ruled outother motives, including roman-tic jealousy or a personal finan-cial dispute.

Mario Degioanni, thevictim’s father, told the Canadianpress that his son had told him hehad been poisoned just weeks ago.

He told his son to report theincident to the police but Francisreplied that “it would be veryhard involving the police.”

Charmaine Castonguay,Francis’s stepmother, told Cana-dian broadcaster CBC that theyhad asked Francis to return toCanada several times but he in-sisted his life was here in Thai-land.

He had lived in Thailand fornine years and had a three-yearold daughter who remains here,Mrs Castonguay said.

Francis had worked as amodel in Bangkok before mov-ing into the property business. Hewas in the process of developinga seven-storey luxury condo-minium block, Panorama Condo-minium, in a hillside area offNanai Rd in South Patong at thetime of his death.

Phuket Governor PreechaRuangjan on February 20 said hehad ordered an expedited investi-gation because a quick arrestwould help maintain Phuket’s im-age as a safe tourist destination.

Meanwhile, Police Region 8Commander Santarn Chayanonarrived in Phuket on February 20to personally oversee the investi-gation into the murder.

That regional police are di-rectly involved in the investiga-tion reflects the high-profile na-ture of the case, which hasdrawn more international inter-est than any of the many killingsin Phuket since the stabbingmurder of Swedish touristHanna Backlund last March.

Canadian developerslain by gunmen

New policestations onthe way

LEFT: The victim’s home and office in Soi Ton Village, where the killingwas carried out. RIGHT: Francis Alex Degioanni.

By Khunakorn Terdkiatkhachorn

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MAI KHAO: A 69-year-oldgrandmother was killed instantlyon February 25 when a tour busveered off the center of the roadand hit her at high speed.

The victim, Mali Burakhan,was pushing her bicycle alongThepkrassatri Road back to herhome in Mai Khao Village 3 atthe time of the tragedy.

The bus was traveling southpast the Hongyokbumrung Schoolat around 8 am when its front-lefttire burst.

The driver, 51-year-oldKanosak Manggorn, lost controland the bus veered to the left.

The bus was moving atabout 70 kilometers per hour andupon impact fractured Mrs Mali’sskull, killing her instantly.

Mrs Mali is survived by twosons and two grandsons.

PHUKET: The Electricity Gen-erating Public Company Limited(EGCO Group) has scrapped itsplans for a power plant fueled bygarbage in Phuket because of thedifficulty in collecting and sepa-rating rubbish.

Construction of the powerplant was scheduled to beginearly this year.

Vinit Tangnoi, president ofEGCO Group, said that therewere difficulties in the collectionand separation of garbage usedas fuel in the power plant.

“The company, therefore,decided to suspend the project.We believe that the project is toohard to implement, even thoughthe Energy Ministry would havesupported us by giving a benefi-cial rate for purchasing powerfrom us,” he said.

EGCO scrapspower plant plans

Grandmotherkilled instantly intour bus smash

PATONG: An Italian nationalfound dead in a guesthouse onWednesday night is thought tohave died of heart failure.

The deceased was identi-fied as Sergio Pollastro, aged 56.

Kathu Police were notifiedof the death at about 9:30 pm byPhuket Tourist Police VolunteerVijay Kumar and a fellow volun-teer identified only as MissMalika.

Mr Pollastro was found ly-ing face up on the bed in his roomat a guesthouse located oppositePhuket Simon Cabaret, on theroad from Patong to Karon.

There were no signs of foulplay found inside the room. Aninitial examination by doctors sug-gested the cause of death washeart failure.

Italian found deadin guesthouse

KARON: Three security guardsfrom the Access Resort and Vil-las Spa are on the run after oneof them allegedly stabbed a col-league in the heart with a sharphand scraper.

Sunin Saithong, 54, died inuniform outside the hotel on PatakRoad in Karon at around 8 pmon February 16.

Duty Officer Anukul Noo-kade of Chalong Police said hebelieved the men had fallen outover a work matter, possibly theirshifts. The man suspected of thestabbing has been identified onlyas “Suk”. The police were unwill-ing to release the names of theother two men.

After the attack the threefled the scene and remain at large.Police have issued a warrant fortheir arrest.

Security guardkills colleague

KATHU: Police investigating themurder of an Englishman on Feb-ruary 24 suspect the killing mayhave been motivated by a realestate dispute.

At 10:30 on Tuesday morn-ing, Tung Tong Police were noti-fied by security guards of a mur-der at the Royal Place project onPhra Phuketkaew Road, at theTesco-Lotus junction.

The victim was later identi-fied as Ian Kenneth Stuart, 61.

Police including Phuket Pro-vincial Police Commander ApirakHongtong rushed to the scene, athree-storey office of the StJames Property Co Ltd real es-tate firm. Mr Stuart lived aloneon the third floor.

Inside the bedroom policefound the body of the victim ly-ing on the bed. He had beenbeaten around the head with ablunt object, which police have notyet recovered.

Police found a gold Rolexwatch and on his left ring finger,a gold ring. They estimated thetime of death at no fewer thansix hours earlier.

Englishman clubbed to deathInside the room a chest of

drawers appears to have beensearched. A trail of blood dropletsled downstairs, where the intrud-ers removed a pane from a slidingglass window to gain entry.

Forensics investigators col-lected samples of dried bloodtaken from the walls and dustedfor fingerprints from the glass andfive bottles of rice whiskey foundoutside the building.

Police questioned 26-year-oldoffice manager Suttira Noonchoo,who discovered Mr Stuart’s bodywhen she reported for work as usualMonday morning.

She said she felt somethingwas amiss when she went to re-move her laptop computer froma drawer and found it missing.She then found Mr Stuart deadin his bedroom upstairs.

Another company laptophad gone missing about twoweeks earlier, she said

Describing the victim asquiet and non-confrontational, shesaid she had no idea what themotive might have been.

Maj Gen Apirak said the at-

tacker must have climbed up thecorner unit and walked across aledge to the second storey win-dow.

The attackers probablymeant to kill Mr Stuart and locatesomething inside the building. Ifrobbery was the motive, theywould not have left behind valu-ables including his Rolex watchand gold ring. Miss Suttira’s workcomputer downstairs might have

contained valuable informationwanted by the intruder, he said.

Police are also investigatingrevenge as a possible motive, asthe victim was recently involvedin a fight with local securityguards, he said.

The murder was the secondof a foreigner involved in the realestate business in under a week,following the still-unsolved mur-der of a Canadian last Thursday.

PHUKET: The Tourism Author-ity of Thailand (TAT) hopes to seea surge in the number of Spanishvisitors, following its participationin the Feria Internacional deTurismo 2009 tourism trade showin Spain earlier this month. FourThai hotel operators and 12 travelcompanies took part in the roadshow, called “Seven Wonders of

TAT targets Spanish, Japanese marketsAmazing Thailand”.

Tourist arrivals from Spain –particularly to Phuket – are in-creasing due to a rise in the num-ber of direct charter flights, TATGovernor Phornsiri Manoharn said.

The TAT also hopes Japa-nese tourists will return to Thai-land in greater numbers followinga recent visit to the country by

PHUKET: Dr Sirichai Silapa-archa was elected the new presi-dent of the Phuket Chamber ofCommerce (PCC) at the asso-ciation’s annual election confer-ence, held at the The MetropoleHotel on February 12.

Dr Sirichai Silapa-archa, 51,is an assistant director at VachiraPhuket Hospital, where he is asurgeon specializing in urology.

He also holds an MBA de-

gree from Chiang Mai University.A nephew of former Prime

Minister Banharn Silapa-archa, DrSirichai moved to Phuket in 1987.

He now operates a clinicthat offers computer X-ray im-aging, cosmetics sales and otherservices. The new 25-memberPCC board retains a lot of famil-iar faces, with just six new mem-bers. Dr Sirichai will soon ar-range a board meeting to assign

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.TAT officials met with rep-

resentatives of Japanese travelcompanies, tourism associations aswell as government bodies to dis-cuss a rebuilding plan following lastyear’s political turmoil in the king-dom, she added. Last year, 1.2 mil-lion Japanese visited Thailand, gen-erating 42 billion baht in revenue.

duties to these members and dis-cuss policy issues.

The PCC’s main goal is toachieve sustainable economicpolicies that help the people, hesaid. Outgoing PCC PresidentEam Thavornwongwongse com-pleted his second two-year termin 2008, the maximum allowedunder the chamber’s rules. [seeFirst Person, page 25, for viewsof former president Mr Eam].

Phuket Chamber of Commerce gets new president

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PHUKET CITY: Phuket Gov-ernor Preecha Ruangjan soughtto downplay concerns followingthe latest in a series of scandalsinvolving the distribution of rot-ten milk to Thai schoolchildren.

The governor was speak-ing in the wake of an incident onFebruary 13, when a consign-ment of rotten milk was sent toLaem Panwa school in Wichitdistrict.

Upon stabbing straws intothe milk cartons, teachers wereconfronted with a rancid odorand the astonishing sight of mag-gots crawling around.

Samples taken from the262 boxes of of UHT milk weresubsequently sent for laboratorytesting.

In addressing the issue onFebruary 23, the governor saidthat the problem of the defec-tive milk had arisen in the stor-age and transportation process.He duly issued instructions formilk to be inspected at everyschool on the island.

Samples of UHT and pas-

Governor allays fearsin rotten milk scare

Thai schoolchildren get their calcium fix as part of a government schemeto encourage kids to drink milk.

teurized school milk were sent onFebruary 25 to the Regional Medi-cal Sciences Center Phuket(RMSC Phuket) in TambonSrisoontorn for analysis. Resultsof the tests were expected to bereleased by Friday February 27.

Chop Boonluer, director ofLaem Panwa school, told the Ga-zette that of the 30,000-40,000schools in Thailand, only two orthree had been affected. They hadnever before experienced anyproblems with UHT or pasteurizedmilk, he said, adding that becauseof the recent spate of similar inci-dents around the country, it wasunderstandable that the public’sattention should be unusually fo-cused on what was ultimately anisolated incident.

Seeking to reassure the gen-eral public, Governor Preecha,said, “School milk tastes good. Idrink milk every day.

“We do not want to readmore into this situation than thereis. We will look into the matter[but] this is something that couldhappen any time.” he added.

CAPE PANWA, PHUKET: On a special day for Phuket’s French community, Mme Blandine Cressardwas decorated with the Chevalier de l‘Ordre National du Mérite (French Knighthood) during aceremony at Novotel Phuket Beach Resort Panwa – of which Mme Blandine is General Manager –on February 23.

The medal awarded to Mme Blandine, a six-armed Maltese cross in silver enameled blue withlaurel leaves between the arms, was presented by Laurent Bili, Ambassador of France in Thailandand representative of the President of France, in recognition of her services to the French communityin Phuket.

Mme Blandine’s award is a result of her dedication to the local and international community, inwhich she has played several vital roles. Between 2003 and 2005, she was President of the FrenchSpeaking Association in Bangkok, which has more than 300 members plus their families.

For the past five years, she has been Vice President of UFE (Union des Francais de l’Etrangeror World Wide Association for French Citizens living abroad) Thailand and in 2008, she becamePresident of Skal International Club of Phuket and South Thailand.

In those roles, Mme Blandine has been instrumental in co-ordinating relief work for Frenchnationals following national emergencies, including the 2004 tsunami, the One-Two-Go air crash andthe anti-government protests that caused the airport closures.

LEFT: Laurent Bili, Ambassador of France in Thailand and Mme Blandine Cressard. RIGHT: Chevalier del‘Ordre National du Mérite.

French philanthropist decorated

Ministers meetin PhuketCHERNG TALAY, PHUKET:On Sunday, February 22, financeministers of the 10-member As-sociation of South East AsianNations (ASEAN) and its threeEast Asian partner nations of Ja-pan, China, and South Korea(ASEAN+3) met at the SheratonGrande Laguna Phuket in CherngTalay to discuss joint efforts torevive the regional economy.

Prime Minister AbhisitVejjajiva also flew in fromBangkok to attend the meeting.

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Tsunami warning towersexpansion plan outlinedPHUKET CITY: The NationalDisaster Warning Center (ND-WC) has outlined its efforts toimprove the existing tsunamiwarning system and expand it intoa nationwide disaster alert sys-tem for a range of possible disas-ters, including earthquakes, fireand flash-flooding.

Officials from the six And-aman Coast provinces attendedan NDWC-organized seminar atthe Merlin Hotel on February 20.The event was co-chaired byPhuket Vice-Governor SmithPalawatwichai and NDWC dep-uty director Srisombut Pornprasit.

Some 50 representatives ofthe Department of Disaster Pre-vention and Mitigation (DDPM)offices and other related agen-cies in the six Andaman coastprovinces were also in atten-dance.

Under the current adminis-trative structure, the Nonthaburi-based NDWC falls under theThai Meteorological Department,

or MET, which controls projectbudgeting and is responsible forthe installation and maintenanceof system hardware.

The first phase of theproject, completed in 2006, in-volved the construction of 62 tsu-nami warning towers, directlylinked to receive signals from theInmarsat satellite in geostationaryorbit over Thailand.

Currently, the decision toemit signals to activate the 62towers is made by NDWC offi-cials, who use reports of seismicactivity along the Java Trench andinformation, via the US PacificTsunami Warning Center (PT-WC), from three direct detectionbuoys currently deployed in theIndian Ocean.

The second phase of theNDWC project, which has alsobeen completed, involved the in-stallation of 48 additional disas-ter warning towers. Some ofthese were in the North, thoughtto be at risk from earthquakes.

The others were installed alongthe eastern seaboard and Gulfcoast, areas which some expertshave said face the risk of a stormsurge if a tropical storm were tohit during a high tide period.

Phase three of the NDWCproject, now underway, will in-crease the number of warningtowers nationwide to 144 in 57provinces. New coverage areaswill include parts of the centralplains, the North and Isarn.

Apart from the 144 tsunamiwarning towers that will receivesignals directly via satellite, pro-vincial halls and public radio sta-tions in all 76 provinces will alsohave this capability.

Phase three will also see theinstallation of 500 “communitybroadcast towers”, designed toreceive signals from 140 “relaypoints” located in places such astambon administration organiza-tion offices, municipalities andcommunity group offices. Eachrelay station will also transmit in-

formation to 1,500 other locations,such as schools and local publichealth stations, that will be fittedwith special receivers.

The project’s fourth phase,still in the planning stage, is ex-pected to receive 215 million bahtin funding this year, an NDWCofficer told the gathering on Feb-ruary 20.

Phase four will expand thewarning system in the sixAndaman coast provinces by add-ing 18 more tsunami warning tow-ers (three per province) and setup 12 relay stations (two perprovince), with 60 broadcast tow-ers (10 per province) and 90 otherlocations (15 per province) re-ceiving the information.

Phase four work also in-

Phuket’s tsunami warning tower locations.

cludes monitoring and testing thesystem, which is due for a full-scale test in July this year. Lo-calized testing and responsibilityfor organizing practice evacuationdrills and other preparednessmeasures falls under local admin-istrative bodies and the DDPMoffices in each province.

Other changes to the sys-tem include a reduction in thenumber of languages in whichvoice-recorded warning mes-sages will be broadcast. Previ-ously, the messages were broad-cast in six languages (Japanese,Chinese, Russian, Swedish, En-glish and Thai). In general, thiswill be reduced to just two (En-glish and Thai).

“With warnings in six lan-

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guages, it takes too long. That’swhy we have reduced it to justtwo,” an NDWC officer told theseminar. The system can be tai-lored to meet local needs, how-ever. In parts of Ranong province,where there are large numbersof migrant workers from Burma,for example, voice recorded mes-sages will also be broadcast inBurmese. All of the warning tow-ers and broadcast towers will alsobe able to play a sung renditionof the Thai National Anthem, theofficial said.

Other improvements to thedisaster preparedness system willinclude a survey and review ofsigns indicating evacuationroutes, to ensure they are in theright locations. Missing or dam-aged signs will be replaced orrepaired, while those in the wrong

locations will be moved.Asked about perceptions

that the NDWC was movingslowly in implementing the disas-ter system nationwide, the officersaid there was insufficient man-power and budgeting for a projectof such a large scale.

Many people overlook theamount of research and advanceplanning involved, which includedassessing the impact on local com-munities and the environment, hesaid.

Hotels and resorts locatedin risk areas are also encouragedto link up to the warning system,but they would have to pay forthe satellite signal receiver andother hardware themselves, hesaid. The problem facing hotelsis that the hardware costs hun-dreds of thousands of baht.

Schematic of the tsunami warning broadcast system.

Saphan Hin disaster warning tower

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Thailand menaced byat least 11 diseasesBANGKOK: Thailand faces therisk of 11 emerging infectious dis-ease outbreaks due to changes inthe environment, transportationand farming systems, a study bythe World Heath Organization re-vealed on February 19.

Study leader Dr Ram Ran-gsin said that Thailand currentlyfaced at least 11 diseases,namely: severe acute respiratorysyndrome (SARS); bird flu andinfluenza; Japanese B encepha-litis; Nipah virus; Hanta virus;West Nile virus; Meningococcaldisease; hand-foot-and-mouth dis-ease; Brucellosis; Leishmania anddiarrhea caused by E. coli strainO157.

Dr Ram was presenting hisreport at the “New InfectiousEmerging Disease SurveillanceSystem” seminar, held by theNational Health Foundation andNational Science and TechnologyDevelopment Agency.

In a bid to reduce the risk

Phew, what a scorcher!BANGKOK: People in many ar-eas of the country are alreadyroasting under a heat wave thathas hit 38 degrees Celsius andarid conditions. With the cominghot season expected to last untilMay, it well could be even hotterand drier than last year.

Northern and northeasternprovinces will swelter undertemperatures of up to 42ºC inApril, said Weather ForecastBureau director SomchaiBaimoung.

The highest temperaturerecorded by the MeteorologicalDepartment last year was 42.4ºCin April in Mae Hong Son’sMuang district.

However, each time themercury soars to 40 degrees orhigher, it will not stay there formore than four days, he said.

Smith Dharmasaroja, for-mer chairman of the NationalDisaster Warning Center, ex-pressed concern that this summercould be even more of a scorcher

Just giveme a breakBANGKOK: The Cabinet hasagreed to allow government offi-cials to reschedule working daysnear long holidays and weekendsso they can enjoy long weekends,thereby boosting domestic tourism.

If a national holiday falls ona weekend, officials will also getan extra holiday like private em-ployees – but they will not be ableto take more than one extra holi-day per week, deputy governmentspokesman Suparak Khunha said.

The spokesman cited thecase of long holidays in early Julyin regard to rescheduling work-ing days. Two national holidays -Asanha Bucha Day (the day be-fore Buddhist Lent) and BuddhistLent Day - fall on Tuesday July7 and Wednesday July 8.

To allow government offi-cials to enjoy a long weekend,they can work on Saturday, July4 instead of Monday, July 6, thespokesman said.

It’s a bloodyshameBANGKOK: With only 2.3% ofThais donating blood, the coun-try is lagging behind the WorldHealth Organization’s standard of3% to guarantee adequate sup-plies, the Red Cross Society re-vealed on February 17.

This year the organizationhas launched a “Passing the Meritwith Blood Donation” campaignto urge existing donors to giveblood banks a shot in the arm byupping their own donations toonce every three months.

Red Cross blood donationdirector Wanlop Chiaravanontalso invited those who give bloodto family members to spread thebenefit further.

The campaign is focusingon blood donation as a merit-mak-ing activity, encouraging people todonate on birthdays and religiousholidays. This would increase theamount of donations and help tomeet patient needs, he said.

BANGKOK: Weak study skillsand poor use of Thai languageamong children indicate a majorflaw in the education system,one-third of people surveyed bySuan Dusit Poll believe.

Other problems cited werechildren’s lack of attention anddiscipline, the teacher shortage,second-rate curricula and inad-equate funding for teaching ma-terials, according to the survey.

On the bright side, four per-cent of the 11,421 people ques-tioned on education reform saidopening up educational opportu-nities for cash-strapped childrenwas a strong point of the educa-tion system.

About 20% also said thequality of educational serviceshad improved, while 17% insisted

than last year – and drier too.Reports from December 18 toFebruary 2 showed that droughthad already struck 13 provinces.

“Although the La Niña phe-nomenon (temperature fluctua-tions in the Eastern PacificOcean) is expected to triggermore downpours than last sum-mer, rainfall will not be enoughfor people to use during this hotseason. Agriculture will be af-fected so people should find waysto store rainwater for both farmand household use,” he said.

Tropical storms with galesof up to 40 to 50 kilometers perhour could pose threats to highbuildings, houses and billboardsthat are not safely constructed,he said, adding that a storm surgemay hit the Gulf of Thailand inMay.

Summer diseases, includ-ing diarrhea and rabies, are an-other thing people should bewary of besides severe dehydra-tion and shock.

of outbreaks, Dr Ram suggestedthat Thailand develop a surveil-lance system to allow rapid de-tection and monitoring of dis-eases in animals and humans.

He also suggested that thecountry’s epidemiological agen-cies develop a reporting systemunder which samples of deadlyviruses are immediately sent forlaboratory testing.

Any severe illnesses and un-known deaths must be reportedimmediately, he advised.

The surveillance system sh-ould also have more informationon the causes of diseases, par-ticularly those transferred fromanimals to humans. Building thecapacity and ability of govern-ment agencies is important in han-dling outbreaks, he said.

Special teams should be cre-ated to survey, investigate, preventand control severe outbreaks andgovernment agencies need moreexperts to work on this issue.

educational technology was nowup to date.

Some 13% said childrenwere more confident about self-expression, and 9% said the qual-ity of teachers had improved.

Almost 90% believe it wastime for Thailand to upgrade itseducation system because neigh-boring countries had rapidly de-veloped theirs.

On what an enhanced edu-cation system should deliver, 46%said better quality students whowill become efficient human re-sources after graduation.

Other respondents called foradequate funds for educationalservices, the provision of equaleducational opportunities and thepromotion of morality, as well asThai culture and traditions.

FIERY PROTEST: People and farmers spread chillies and galangalonto floors on February 19 to protest against the Ministry ofAgriculture’s announcement to place the plants on a list of hazardoussubstances under the Product Liability Law. PHOTO: PramotePutthaisong.

Confidence in educationsystem lacking

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Second food scandal hits SouthCHUMPHON: Latest test re-sults show that free milk given toa school in Chumphon is indeedsubstandard.

The tests came following acomplaint by administrators atPaklek School in Phato Districtthat pupils often threw their milkaway. In a bid to boost children’sdevelopment, the governmenthas provided an annual budget ofaround Bt12 billion to serve freemilk to school children.

It was the second foodscandal to hit the South in amonth, after rotten canned fishwas allegedly distributed inPhatthalung. That scandal forcedthe resignation of Social Devel-opment and Human Security Min-ister Witoon Nambutr.

“The protein level in the milkdoes not meet the standard setby the Public Health Ministry,”Food and Drug AdministrationDeputy Secretary General DrPongpan Vongmanee said on

Severe water shortages spreadingKRABI: Two of Krabi’s districtsare already suffering from watershortages and the drought is ex-pected to soon spread to six moredistricts, according to the KrabiDepartment of Disaster Preven-tion and Mitigation office(DDPM-Krabi).

DDPM-Krabi chief Thalen-gsak Phuwayanphong said severewater shortages are now beingfelt in 46 villages in 10 tambonsin Khlong Thom and Plai Phrayadistricts.

The water level in local res-ervoirs was low and villagerswere suffering from a shortageof water for both domestic and

Budget hike as violenceflares up in the SouthDEEP SOUTH: As militants co-ntinue with their campaign ofattacks, the government has ap-proved a 60-billion-baht budgetto tackle the violence in theDeep South. The budget wasincreased from a figure of 40 bil-lion baht in fiscal 2008.

The additional money will beput towards developing the area,Deputy Interior Minister ThavornSenniem told reporters.

Some 1.8 billion baht wouldgo towards financing a medicalcentre at the Prince of SongkhlaUniversity in Pattani. The projectis aimed at creating a medicalschool at the PSU within three tofour years, he said.

The government is alsolooking to boost the tourism in-dustry, as well as enhance thelogistics and transportation in therestive region, where no fewerthan 3,200 people have beenkilled since January 2004.

Job training at village levelis also high on the to-do list, as

Environmental officer gunned down on doorstepNAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: ATambon Administration Organiza-tion officer was shot dead out-side his home in Chawang Dis-trict in the early hours of Febru-ary 20 as his young wife lookedon.

Somphon Suwanmanee, 37,was shot six times with a .38 cali-bre pistol. He was rushed toSomdej Phrayupharaj Hospitalbut died on route. Police collectedthree bullet casings from thescene to be used as evidence.

Mr Somphon, an environ-mental officer for Sai Ra Tambon

Owners of gold shops in Nakhon Sri Thammarat attend a shootingtraining session on February 21. The training was organised by policefollowing a spate of goldshop robberies in the area. PHOTO: KlitsanaThiwatsirikul.

Administration Organization, wasa close relative of Sahat “Sor JorDik” Suwanmanee, a well-knownand influential member ofNakhon Sri Thammarat Provin-cial Administration Organization.

The victim’s wife, 18-year-old Maliwal Suwanmanee, saidthat on the evening of February19, her husband had gone to a fu-neral for a recently deceasedneighbor.

When he got home just aftermidnight, he shouted for her to openthe door to let him in. As she openedthe door, two men on a motorcycle

pulled up in front of the house.The man riding pillion shot

Mr Somphon multiple times beforespeeding away.

The motorcycle driver worea helmet, while the gunman con-cealed his identity with abalaclava, Mrs Maliwal said.

Chawang Police Superin-tendent Somchai Bunkhrop saidthat police suspect the killing wasmotivated by revenge. The vic-tim was very direct and alwaysspoke his mind so is likely to havemade enemies in the village, ColSomchai added.

particularly agricultural use.Muang District is likely to be thenext area to ask for assistancefrom the office, Mr Thalengsakadded.

In a provincial survey tofind out what other areas arelikely to suffer from drought thisyear, the office found that a totalof 219 villages in 46 tambonsacross all eight of Krabi’s districtswere at risk.

The office has set up aDrought Prevention and Mitiga-tion Direction Center to co-ordi-nate the provincial response to theproblem.

Mr Thalengsak said that

the DDPM had mobilised itstwo water trucks to distributewater to villagers in areas al-ready hit by the drought. It hasalso borrowed a third truck fromthe DDPM-Phuket. The DD-PM-Krabi will also work with lo-cal and provincial administrationorganizations to have at least 30vehicles distributing waterthrough the province.

Mr Thalengsak said that thisyear’s dry season is likely to seemore water shortages than theprevious one. The problem is re-gional as Phatthalung and Ranongprovinces are now also facingdroughts.

well as improving border facili-ties along the nine Thai-Malay-sian crossing points, he said.

Government spokesmanPanithan Wattanayagorn saidthat Thailand would also seek in-puts from Indonesia, the world’slargest Muslim country, with re-gards to the ongoing violence inthe South. Prime Minister AbhisitVejjajiva, who visited Indonesiaon February 20, raised the issueof the southern insurgency – nowdeemed the worst conflict in theASEAN region.

Indonesia was for decadesbattling its own insurgency in theprovince of Aceh, but a peacedeal signed with the armed sepa-ratist group Gerakan AcehMerdeka (Free Aceh Movement,GAM) in 2005, has all but endedthe fighting in the province.

Violence in Thailand’sDeep South saw an upsurge inFebruary with a spate of bomb-ings and two incidents of soldiersbeing decapitated.

February 19.He was citing findings

made at the Regional MedicalSciences Center in Surat Thani.

Dr Pongpan reported thatthe Paklek School milk gatheredfor testing on February 16 wasfrom the Namsichon Factory.

The Phato Tambon Admin-istrative Organisation, whichbought the milk, had earlier ex-plained to the Interior Ministrythat the milk provided to PaklekSchool was not spoiled, but thestudents didn’t like it because itwas bland, a source at the minis-try said on February 16.

They insisted the milk –pasteurised ordinary milk – wasof good quality, but it was not thesweetened or flavoured typemany students preferred. Theycited Public Health Ministry’sregulations aimed at preventingtooth decay among children asthe reason for the unpopularchoice.

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Books forthe blindPHUKET CITY: The launch ofthe Sound Books for BlindPeople Project was held atBangkok Hospital Phuket at 10am on February 10, presidedover by Phuket vice-governorand president of the project, TriAugkaradetcha.

The aim of the project is tohave volunteers come to the hos-pital and read a book out loud whileit is recorded by a computer.

Once the book is completed,the recording will be burned ontoa CD which will then be sent tolibraries in the municipalities ofRawai, Thalang, Kathu and KohSireh in and around Phuket, andto the provinces of Phang Ngaand Krabi.

Director of Bangkok Hos-pital Phuket Kongkiet Ketpetchtold the Gazette that the SoundBooks for Blind People Projectwas important because of the lim-ited amount of information avail-able to blind people in Thailand.

“There are not enough braillebooks in Phuket, Phang Nga andKrabi. We have created thisproject to provide a place wherevolunteers can come and read abook out loud so it can be recordedand sent to libraries within the threeprovinces,” he said.

PHUKET: The Soi Dog Founda-tion (SDF) has announced its nextfun-filled fundraising event, Salsa,to be held at The Chedi Hotel,Surin Beach on March 27.

All funds raised from thesalsa-themed private beach partywill go towards SDF’s shelter andsterilization and treatment pro-grams, which have so far steril-ized more than 21,000 dogs andcats since October 2003.

John Dalley, who runs SDFwith his wife Gill, said, “SDF cur-rently spends approximately500,000 baht a month on its pro-grams, principally in Phuket butalso now in Phang Nga and Krabiprovinces. As Gandhi once said,a society can be judged on theway it treats its animals. Help usto continue to solve Phuket’sstray animal problems.”

Salsa will be a private beachparty, starting at 6 pm and finish-ing at 11 pm; dress code is party/salsa attire.

The ticket price of 2,500 bahtwill include a buffet dinner plusfree-flow margaritas, beer, wineand soft drinks.

Music will be provided byWave Entertainment Phuket withthe Sayonara Bella band andDJme. Salsa dancers will also beperforming and Gary Holden willMC the event.

Helping to raise more fundsat the party will be a silent auc-tion and raffle with some greatprizes up for grabs.

The major sponsors for theevent are The Chedi, SFCPLUBPLA LTD and the PhuketGazette.

For more information about theevent contact Cristy atcristy@soidog-foundation.orgor T: 085-473 4636.Information about the Soi DogFoundation is available atwww.soidog.org or by emailingjohn@soidog.org.

Shaking it up for soi dogs

USS Boxer visits Phuket

READY FOR TROUBLE: The 844-foot USS Boxer, which dropped anchor off the Phuket coast last week.

PHUKET: The 844-foot longaircraft carrier USS Boxer an-chored off Phuket for a fewdays last week to give some ofthe nearly 2,000 officers andmarines on board a chance totouch down on terra firma, af-ter leaving their home port in SanDiego, California severalmonths ago.

Displacing more than40,000 tons and armed with a SeaSparrow missile system and Pha-lanx CIWS, the reconnaissancesupport ship can carry up to 42aircraft, including helicopters andHarrier Jump Jets.

The Gazette was invitedaboard on a VIP visit along withmembers of the Patong RotaryClub, who helped organize“Comrel” projects, in which USNavy volunteers added a coat ofpaint to Baan PkhongheepSchool in Thalang (See page 14for more details).

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A sunnier side of the bluesEric Bibb ranks as a genu-

ine contemporary bluessuperstar. Born andraised in New York in the

early 1950s, Eric was surroundedby music – not only on the streetsof the Big Apple but also at homewhere his dad, Leon Bibb, waspart of the New York folk sceneand is still a successful singer,while his uncle, John Lewis, wasa world-class jazz pianist andcomposer with the Modern JazzQuartet.

Eric, who picked up his firstguitar at the tender age of seven,now takes his brand of acousticblues to all corners of the globe.At a family party, when only 11years old, master Bibb met ayoung Bob Dylan, who told thewannabe blues star, “Keep itsimple and forget all that fancystuff.” It was an encounter anda piece of advice that Eric neverforgot, and he now jokes, “I wouldlove to meet him again, just tothank him for all the mileage I’vegot from that one meeting.”

A self-styled exponent of asunnier brand of blues, the über-cool Eric has toured the world andplayed to thousands of fans.Ahead of his performance at thePhuket International Blues RockFestival, he laid down his guitarjust long enough to talk to theGazette’s Dan Ogunshakin about

the blues, what inspires him andhow the blues can be truly ap-preciated in a tropical paradise.

Music was such a big partof Eric’s life from a very earlyage, but what inspired him to takeup the blues – a genre that is of-ten synonymous with sadness?

“My family were my inspi-ration for me wanting to makemusic my livelihood. My dad is a

wonderful singer who’s still work-ing at 87, and my uncle, JohnLewis, was a world-famous mu-sician,” Eric explained.

“The decision to make theblues a big part of what I do as asinger and songwriter was mine,but acoustic blues was a main-stay of my musical diet as a kid.The guitar is something I’m pas-sionate about, and the acoustic

guitar is really what I’ve mademy way of expressing myself.

“This is basically a continu-ation of my childhood,” he added.With Eric having experienced –albeit briefly – the paradise thatis Phuket, does he believe theblues can be truly appreciated ona tropical island that boasts al-most year-round sunshine, whitesandy beaches and turquoise

water?“Yes I do. Personally I’m an

exponent of the sunnier side ofthe blues. For me this languageis universal; you can express somany things,” he said.

“Maybe it [the blues]started out as a way of express-ing stuff you complain about, butit is something that has evolvedas a musical language. You nowfeel like you have to make it yourown. In a sunny environment likePhuket I’ll be pretty upbeat,” Ericadded.

Despite a lack of blues his-tory in Thailand, is it a genre thatcan transcend internationalboundaries and languages?

“In my experience? Yes.I’ve encountered blues musiciansfrom Poland to the Philippines.There’s something about thismusic that makes people want toconnect with it no matter wherethey’re from... it makes peoplewant to party,” he opined.

Finally, what is it that moti-vates him when he’s up on thestage, performing in front ofcrowds around the world?

“I’m interested in making aconnection with new fans andnew music lovers. Every time Iplay to a new crowd, I’m chargedand energetic. I want to reach outwith my songs and make newfriends,” Eric concluded.

Eric Bibb dazzles the crowd during his performance at the Phuket Blues Festival on Feb 21.PHOTO by Dan Miles

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Howard Digby-Johns

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Howard Digby-Johns has hada big career in international

finance. As a managing partner inthe global firm Price Waterhouse,Howard spent many years basedin Nairobi in the consulting divi-sion in charge of the firm’s large,complex assignments, such as re-structuring the Kenyan breweryand working on the developmentof resettlement communities. “I’vealways been drawn to working inthe developing world as there’s im-mediacy to the work and one canbe more effective.

He is also the owner of hisown private game park in Kenya,the 24 room Maralal SafariLodge. “The Lodge is built in ce-dar forests at an elevation of8,000 feet. You can hear the largeAfrican elephants, baboons, lionsand leopards coming through thetrees,” he says.

More recently, Howard di-vides his time advising state gov-ernments in India on improvingefficiency. He was given the con-siderable challenge of solving theproblem of the extravagant wastein the country’s electricity sys-tems.

To get away from thestresses of his career, he begancoming to Phuket in the 1990s andstayed at Mom Tri’s Boathouse.Eventually, he decided that theisland would become his home.

Most of us now know

Howard as the genial owner of theGreen Man pub in Chalong at thefoot of the hills on the road to KataBeach from the roundabout. TheGreen Man Pub has become theepicenter for British culture onPhuket since it opened in 2000.Featuring not only English pubfood, Howard has created a placewhere British expats and theirguests can feel at home. It’s a fam-ily type of place with a full menuof British fare and celebrations ofEnglish festivals. He produces lo-cal plays in his own theater andpresents salsa dance classes, andthe quiz night held every Thurs-day pits teams of Brits against oneanother amidst great fun and fri-volity.

The Green Man pub ex-presses another aspect ofHoward’s character, one that isquite different from his career infinance.

“As a young man at Ply-mouth College, I was always in-terested in pre-history. Little isknown about the world before3000 BC. I believe in the theoryof the Great Flood that destroyedthe known world five thousandyears ago. It accounts for whyarchaeologists find sea shells atthe top of the Andes and whymarine skeletons are discoveredin the middle of vast inlanddeserts,” Howard explains. “I’vestudied the history of most of the

world’s cultures and I believe thatthe trauma of these floods wasthe driving event that stimulatedthe current world culture.”

Howard’s interest in pre-his-tory is the reason he calls his pubthe Green Man. Before the intro-duction of Christianity into En-gland, the local people worshipednature deities and animist spirits.The Green Man was like theMediterranean god Dionysius,who represented the earthly plea-sures and joys of the flesh.

Images of the Green Mancan still be found as decorativesymbols in many of England’schurches.

Howard believes that thehospitality industry is in for atough couple of years.

“We are facing some hugeproblems on the island – a weakglobal economy, national politicaluncertainty and a strong currencywhich makes a holiday on Phuketexpensive. We have to reduce costsand improve competitiveness.

“At the Green Man I planto offer expanded services. Wewill open a second restaurantupstairs featuring Mediterraneancuisine with influences from Tur-key, Italy, and the Austro-Hun-garian Empire, and foods fromSpain to Lebanon.

“I believe in investing in mybusiness during times like these,”he says.

The individuals profiled in the Gazette’s ‘Expat Gallery’ serieshave been chosen on the basis of their contributions to Phuket,

and, as foreigners, for having made those contributions insuccessful partnerships with Thais. For many, the contributionshave entailed significant investment, often at a time (mid-80s tomid-90s) when the rules of business were, ahh, not entirely clear.Some of our subjects are not business people at all, but haveadded real value to Phuket as English teachers, journalists, artists,engineers, fund raisers, etc. But all have one thing in common: ifthere were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it.

ABOUT EXPAT GALLERY

EXPAT GALLERY

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Laguna course set to test the best in Thailand Open

The beautiful but testing Laguna Phuket layout, combined with Phuket’s searing heat and humidity, is set toprovide a stern challenge to the players.

Following a hiatus of almost four years, theThailand Open makes itslong-awaited return in

the first week of March here inPhuket. A lack of sponsorshiphad left the event languishing inthe golfing wilderness; that wasuntil the Singha Corporation cameto the rescue with the offer tosponsor the tournament and re-turn the Open to Thailand’s pas-sionate golfing public. The eventwas last staged back in 2005 –also in Phuket – at the prestigiousBlue Canyon Country Club.

This year’s event is beingheld at the Laguna Phuket GolfClub, which has been selected tohost both the 2009 and 2011 Thai-land Opens. The Laguna Phuketlayout will challenge the creamof the Asian Tour on a coursethat is described as “a wealth oftropical lagoons with undulatingfairways, set against a stunningbackdrop of surrounding hills”.The testing setup, combined withPhuket’s searing heat and humid-ity, is set to provide a stern chal-lenge to the players and – afterfour competitive rounds – a wor-thy champion.

In recent years, the strengthin depth of Asian and indeed Thaigolf has advanced in leaps andbounds; so much so, in fact, thatthere is every chance that this

year’s winner will hail from Asia.With a strong local track

record in the tournament – pre-vious winners include SuthepMeesawat (1991) and BoonchuRuangkit (1992 & 2004) – Thaigolf enthusiasts will hope that oneof their charges will emerge vic-torious once more. This yearBoonchu will be looking to makeit a hat trick of Thailand Opens,and in what would be a fairytalestory, Prom Meesawat will beseeking to emulate his father’shistoric win.

The host nation’s contingentis further bolstered by the appear-ance of Thongchai Jaidee – thefirst Thai player to win a Euro-pean-Asian co-sanctioned eventand who is currently ranked No.88 in the world – and ThawronWiratchant, both of whom haveracked up more than 10 tour vic-tories over the course of theircareers.

Other Thai players of noteinclude Thammanoon Srirot, hiscousin Chapchai Nirat, andChawlit Plaphol. All the localplayers are certain to enjoy thesupport of a vociferous and par-tisan crowd. With a combinationof home support and the chanceto compete on home soil oncemore, Thailand’s premier golferswill require no further encourage-ment to succeed. Standing in theway of Thai success are experi-enced campaigners from around

the globe, none more so than USPGA star Daniel Chopra fromSweden, and seasoned EuropeanTour player Jean Van de Veldeof France.

A stop-start beginning to hiscareer saw Chopra occasionallyfail to retain his European Tourcard, but a switch to the US-based professional circuit gavehim the platform he required tosucceed at the highest level.Chopra chalked up his maiden USPGA tour victory in 2007 at the“Ginn sur Mer Classic” in Terosoand claimed his second title inwinning the 2008 season-opening

“Mercedes-Benz Champion-ship”. Jean Van de Velde has twoEuropean Tour victories to hisname, but will always be remem-bered for his spectacular finalhole meltdown at the 1999 OpenChampionship at Carnoustie inScotland. Leading the field bythree strokes going to the 18th

hole, Van de Velde found thewater surrounding the green. Af-ter famously removing his shoesand socks and stepping into thewater to consider a shot – to theamazement of veteran BBCcommentator Peter Alliss – Vande Velde went on to record a

triple-bogey seven, losing the titlein a three-way play-off toScotland’s Paul Lawrie.

With a strong contingent ofplayers from the US, Australia,Italy, South Korea, the Philippinesand Taiwan attending the Lagunaevent, the 2009 Singha ThailandOpen promises to be a trulyworld-class tournament.

Practice days for the play-ers are being held on March 2 and3 with a Pro-Am tournamentscheduled for March 4. TheSingha Thailand Open proper com-mences on March 5 and the win-ner will be crowned on March 8.

By Jon Bishop

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WELCOME ABOARD: Former president of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce Mr EamThavornvongwongse (center left) and board members welcomed the new Phuket Chamberof Commerce president Mr Sirichai Silapa-Archa (center right) and other new boardmembers at the Metropole Phuket Hotel on February 12.

FAIR TRADE: Phuket Vocational College students practiced their newly-acquired tradeskills during the college’s annual Academic and Trade Fair from February 13 to 14. The fairalso highlighted the college’s career advancement program, which offers certificationcourses in 108 different subjects.

CALORIE COUNTING: Members of the band Calories Blah Blah, Pongkul “Pop” Seapseungand Ausawin “Win” Duriyangkul, met fans for dinner at Oishi Phuket on February 13. Theband then performed at the Simply Blar Blar restaurant in the evening.

FASHION CONCSIOUS: Well known fashion model, Thai movie star and VJ for MTV SingaporeMs Sonya “Pim” Cooling (center) holidayed at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabion February 13. With her here are the resort’s general manager Mr Voytek Klasicki (right)and Mr Paul-Dominique “Win” Vacharasinthu.

AT YOUR SERVICE: The doors of Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Kamala Beach opened forbusiness on January 24. Pictured are the hotel’s General Manager Mr Lutz Mueller (left)and Sales Manager Ms Somying Plangklang (2nd from right), welcoming the hotel’s firstguests Mr Ulf Svartebaqqe and Ms Sylvia Rix (right). The event was celebrated withchampagne and the guests were given complimentary vouchers for a range of services.

JOIN YOUR FELLOW MAN: US Navy volunteers on R&R in Phuket gave Baan PkhongheepSchool in Talang a new coat of paint on February 20 as part of a “Comrel” project jointlyorganized by the US Navy, Patong Rotary Club and members of the Phuket InternationalWomen’s Club, who also donated gifts collected at the PIWC Christmas lunch.

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Secret lives of the Master Chefs

As a ‘Maître-Cuisinierde France’, Jean-Noël Lumineau is amember of a very se-

lect group. The distinguished as-sociation of ‘Master Chefs’boasts a membership of fewerthan 300, and comprises the mostoutstanding French chefs in coun-tries around the world. Jean-Noëlis the only chef in Thailand to holdthis honor .

“The only way to become aMaster Chef is to be invited byother members of the association.It is quite a lengthy process thattakes several years. There arenumerous secret visits to the res-taurant where one is responsiblefor the cuisine and an assessmentis made as to the quality, consis-tency and standard of the menu,”he explained.

Although Jean-Noël onlyrecently moved to Thailand, he iscertainly no stranger to this coun-try. Back in 2000, a friend sug-gested he visit Thailand and meet

with Louis Bronner, the generalmanager of Mom Tri’s Boat-house at Kata Beach. He wassoon invited to put on a Festivalde la Gastronomie Française,a two-week celebration ofFrench cuisine and award-win-ning wines.

The promotion proved sopopular that Mom Tri subse-quently entrusted him with thesupervision of his five restaurantsto ensure that the menu at eachhas a different personality.

For the past 27 years, Jean-Noël has worked as the execu-tive chef at one of the LoireValley’s most prestigiouschâteaux, the Hotel Le Prieuré.His culinary creations were be-loved by France’s top dignitariesand media personalities, many ofwhom would become regularcustomers.

“When you have guestssuch as the President of Portu-gal, Gérard Depardieu, andClaude Chabrol, you need to be

at the top of your game. Mymenus would evolve according tothe season and what was freshin the markets. In the winter, wewould offer venison. In the sum-mer, we featured fresh veg-etables such as the coveted whiteasparagus,” he explained.

Chef Jean-Noël believes increating menus that embrace theessential taste of the ingredientsin the classicstyle of Frenchcuisine. He in-sists on usingnatural ingredi-ents and avoidssuch meats as farmed fish or im-ported products whenever pos-sible.

“Food must retain the indi-vidual flavors of the ingredients.I’m now interested in how Asianspices and herbs and methods ofpreparation create a fusion of fla-vor with classic French cuisine.

Thailand has an enormouslyinteresting selection of foods.There are so many new possibili-ties with the spices, choices offish and seafood. Thai cuisine isvery rich with plenty of flavors,”he said.

Fortunately, those on Phuket

who appreciate the finest inFrench cuisine will have the op-portunity to sample Chef Jean-Noël’s talents at the Festival dela Gastronomie Française – tobe held at the new Mom Tri’sBoathouse Regatta at the RoyalPhuket Marina from February 21through March 8.

“We will employ only theFrench method of food prepara-

tion. Our four-course set menuat 1,200 baht ++(or 2,000 baht in-cluding a glass ofwine per course)

will offer well-balanced flavorsthat build up in taste intensity.There will also be a three-coursemenu at 1,000 baht ++, whereguests can choose from a vari-ety of menu options,” Jean-Noëlsaid.

Enticing menu selectionsinclude sea scallops with leeks,bacon and a Chardonnay sauce;beef tenderloin with mustardsauce; and rack of lamb withthyme sauce.

For appetizers, guests canexpect escargots and duck foiegras while desserts include acaramelized mille-feuille with

mango and fresh fruit with Kirschsabayon.

Complementing Chef Jean-Noël’s festival menu will be aspecial selection of wines fromMom Tri’s vaunted cellar, whichincludes some of the world’s mostprestigious and sought-after vin-tages – officially recognizedwhen Mom Tri’s Boathouse wonthe coveted Best of Award ofExcellence from Wine Spectatormagazine.

Mom Tri’s wine cellars aremanaged by Georges Ciret, whobrings a lifetime of experienceworking with Accor Hotels andResorts in different parts of theworld. He is offering a flight ofwines: one red, one white and oneport to accompany Chef Jean-Noël’s menu.

“We will also offer a cheesebuffet during the festival. We’veimported 18 different varieties ofFrench cheese, including a rareSt. Maure goat’s cheese, for theevent,” said Georges.

Chef Jean-Noël plans tospend his time on Phuket educat-ing local chefs in the subtleties ofFrench cuisine, while continuingto craft the irresistible dishes thatmade him a Master Chef.

Chef Jean-Noël believes in presenting a menu that features the essentialtastes of the ingredients in the classic style of French cuisine.

By Bruce Stan leychefGuest

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Face to face with the king of snakes

KATA NOI - 1992: I awoke inmy second-storey bedroombursting for a pee. Only problem– the loo was on the ground floor.With one hand holding the valveshut, I raced down the stairs, ranthrough the living room, threwopen the door to the kitchen, andstopped dead in my tracks.

On the kitchen floor, directlyin front of the door, was a two-meter Monocellate Cobra (Najanaja kaouthia), head already up,

scanning the commotion. Noth-ing to fool with, a bite fromPhuket’s most common cobra canbe fatal within 60 minutes if leftuntreated.

I couldn’t wait. With the lefthand sealing the plumbing, Istepped high over the cobra,reached back and closed the liv-ing room door, opened the backdoor, picked up a broom and withone hand, I ushered the cobraback into the wild. I closed thedoor, took a well-deserved leak,and returned to bed.

Until Saturday February 7,that was my best cobra story.

CHALONG HIGHLANDS -FEBRUARY 2009: I wasworking at home on a quiet af-ternoon when all the dogs wentcrazy. It was obvious somethingwas afoot, but I couldn’t see itfrom above (our nine-pole housewindow), or up close along thesplit-level concrete walkway thatparalleled the fence almost eyelevel to the ground.

I suspected a snake – im-penetrable rubber brush, two tothree meters high grows into thefence, a perfect reptile refuge.I’m always on the lookout forcobras, so I cautiously scanned

the thick dry leaves. The rubberhadn’t been worked in two years,but the paths were recently

cleared by a new contractor. Isaw the tail first – at least the backhalf-meter. It was obvious – thiswas a huge snake – a full adultreticulating python or King Co-bra.

We had a 2.5-meter bloodpython hanging out in the yard,but I hadn’t seen it for a year.This wasn’t it – the tail wasn’tas fat, and it had pronouncedblack and brown scales. I alreadyknew what had happened to thepython.

Two meters down the fencethe midsection appeared throughthe leaves – thick as my calf,perhaps my thigh. No chickensin there – the lines were sleek andnot distended. Huge, but definitelynot python. The black and brownpattern blended in perfectly with

another two meters of dry leaves– and there was the head.

With a mouth six inchesacross and an angry glare in itseye, head far bigger than my size16 clodhoppers, was a very alertand angry King Cobra (Ophio-phagus hannah), the world’slongest and largest venomoussnake. Although I was scanning,the cobra saw me first (ofcourse). We were now eyeball toeyeball two meters away. Notgood. I talked slow and soothing,slowly spreading my hands toshow greater size and multipletargets, and quietly backed up acouple of meters.

Aside from the nine adultstreet dogs, we have three pup-pies between 4-6 months old –for some reason, people keep

The King Cobra was eight paces tail to head, not including twists and turns. My paces are about onemeter each.

By John ‘Caveman’ Gray

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dropping them at my house. Myadult dogs have plenty of snakeexperience, but the ‘kids’ wereright in the cobra’s face.

And my two-year old nieceran over to catch the commotion.Things were happening fast, com-ing from all directions. I got mypriorities straight, ran back to themain house, grabbed the camera– and a three-meter bamboostick. We played cobra circus forabout an hour. I can’t call it snakecharming. I picked up my niece,and cajoled the puppies awayfrom the hissing cobra. The co-bra was powerful and quick – andthe young puppies aren’t slow. Itcouldn’t strike with its head down,but it could charge a victim fromfour meters and get in a coupleof injections before you could re-act.

Two years ago, the dogswere barking at a bamboo beachmat drying over a railing. I ex-pected a small cobra, grabbed astick and raised the mat. A youngMonocellate burst from its hidingplace and ran over my foot.

I was quite proud of my re-action – it happened so fast myonly safe option was not movingmy foot. A movement could havestartled the cobra, resulting in abite. This time I had warning –and control of the situation. Firstitem of business was documen-tation.

The snake was straightagainst the wire mesh fence, so Iwalked the barrier and it waseight paces tail to head, not in-cluding twists and turns. Mypaces are about one meter each.The listed King Cobra length is22 feet, which is fine with me. Atfull adult size, this cobra was alarge, ominous, intelligent andmajestic animal. I don’t think I’llgo camping in my backyard junglesoon.

I’ve seen a King Cobra upclose before, but nothing this size– far bigger than in any cobrashow. The venom is automatic –a King Cobra bite wouldn’t befun, and this guy could pump outa lot of venom – perhaps enough

to make any anti-venom irrel-evant, especially for my niece.

If the venom had my atten-tion, the snake’s sheer size andpower had my awe. If one couldgrab the head, the thick neck wasa two-handed proposition. With-out another pair of hands on thetail, the angry midsection and tailwould knock a human off his orher feet – the ground is not a goodplace to be when wrestling a KingCobra.

I avoided brute force andtried to channel it down the con-crete walkway between the toi-let and the kitchen by banging theconcrete blocks, not the snake.Instead of heading straight for thejungle, the cobra went for imme-diate cover under the house,eventually ending up in a two-meter square storage locker di-rectly beneath the bedroomwhere my relatives sleep.

Backed into the corner, thecobra took the ultimate defensiveposition, and no matter what I triedI couldn’t get my bamboo at thecobra from any overhead or side-ways angle. I was blocking theexit while driving the cobra backinto the corner.

The only position I couldcoax the cobra to move to placedme in the doorway – not good forthree reasons. The cobra wascornered, directly in front of me,and its only escape was to chargeme. My auto-focus shots of thecobra against the fence wereunclear, so with one hand holdingthe bamboo and the other hold-ing my camera, I got the shotsyou see. Composing the photowas a bit tense, but these picturescame out OK.

I was rather proud thatthroughout this Mexican standoff,the King Cobra was never threat-ened enough to spread its hood.Save that dramatic shot for thecobra show. Doing so would cer-tainly raise the tension level. Ichose to negotiate. While takingone-handed photos, I was sooth-ing the cobra with calm tones,telling it I would leave, therebyopening its escape route.

Our backyard jungle wasmeters away. Once I decided thecobra understood, I slowlybacked off, got the dogs in thehouse and the kid on the balcony.In five minutes the cobra cau-tiously moved out the door andslithered into the jungle.

We stood on the railing,watching the plants part as thesnake moved through our jungle.Eventually, the King Cobramoved into the banana patch be-hind our house, gone forever – atleast I hope so. Success! A KingCobra, as majestic as Thailand’stigers, elephants and crocodiles,was roaming free and uninjured,same as my family.

We hope it doesn’t return,but the food chain says to expectit. The King Cobra eats othersnakes, including cobras and py-thons. Blood pythons eat thetoads and frogs attracted to ourhouselights at night.

Unless you are a loony likeme, its best to call the police, whowill refer you to a cobra farm.Let the professionals take careof a snake this size. King Cobrasare diurnal and generally not aproblem at night.

Young yachtsmentake to the seas

The children learned to sail in ‘Optimists’ - bathtub shaped boats thatare ideal for beginners.

Phuket is better known forits yachts than its dinghiesbut every sailor has tostart somewhere, and 12

school children took advantage oftheir half-term break to do justthat. The kids were taking part ina week-long sailing course run byKaty Gooch at the Phuket YachtClub in Ao Yon. It was an oppor-tunity for them to get their firsttaste of sailing and Katy, a quali-fied instructor, is hoping to en-courage a new generation to takeup the sport. “Dinghy sailing is agreat outdoor activity for childrenbecause it’s challenging, refresh-ing and relaxing at the same time,”she says.

Under Katy’s watchful eye,the children learned to sail in ‘Op-timists’ – bathtub shaped boatsthat are ideal for beginners. An-gus Hamilton, 9, said, “I decidedto come on this course because Ithought it would be fun and it hasbeen. I didn’t know how to sailbefore this week but now I do.”

Nicholas attends the BritishInternational School, as do mostof the other children on thecourse, and according to Katy,“After five days they will have agood basic knowledge but reallythey need another week to getgood. We only teach half-dayshere because of the tempera-

ture.” Yacht clubs may have areputation for exclusivity, butPhuket Yacht Clubs’ stated aimis to introduce more people to thesport of sailing. As part of this in-clusive approach the club has alsorun free courses for local childrenin Thai. Once children havelearned to sail competently, theycan compete in the Phuket YachtClub open regatta, which takesplace every month.

Katy also runs her owncompany, Topper Sail Phuket. “Iwas doing volunteer work, teach-ing here on a Sunday, but so manypeople were asking about sailingthat I decided to bring in someToppers (11 foot sailing dinghies)and start teaching people myself,independently from the club. Theclub is open every Sunday andwe have been busy after doingthe Thai course, so I wanted togive more people the opportunityto learn to sail here,” she says.

The scale and expense ofprestigious sailing events inPhuket, such as the King’s Cup,might put some people off thesport, but this is sailing at its grassroots and anyone can get in-volved. For more informationvisit: www.phuketyachtclub.infoor contact: phuketyachtclub-@gmail.com

-James Goyder

WHEN COBRAS BITEThere isn’t much to do withthe bite of either the Mono-cellate Cobra or the King Co-bra, except to loosely bandagethe wound, keep it below heartlevel, and get to a clinic, fast.Mono-cellate bites can kill in30 minutes if untreated. KingCobras inject far more venomand bring death in minutes –five times faster than a BlackMamba.

Do not kill the snake –that won’t help the victim –and do not incise (cut) thewound. Do not apply ice.

Statistically, Mono-cellate Cobras are far moredangerous – more common,work either day or night, andjust as deadly as Kings. TheKing Cobra venom isn’t asstrong, but it’s administered byone-inch fangs in high volume.

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W H A T ’ S O NFebruary 28 - March 6, 2009 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E 19

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island

March 1. FREE ComputerClinic – PatongFrom 10am to noon, at SandwichShoppe Patong. For further infor-mation contact Woody LeonhardT: 089-1960940. E: woody@KhunWoody.com W: www.KhunWoody.com.

March 5-8. Singha ThailandOpen 2009The Thailand Open makes anemphatic return to the Asian golf-ing calendar this month. TheSingha Corporation has signed upas title sponsor while the LagunaPhuket Golf Club will be the hostvenue. The Singha Thailand Openwill be played from March 5 to 8at Laguna Phuket Golf Club, tee-ing off at 7:30am - 5:30pm, andboasting prize money ofUS$500,000. For further informa-tion contact Khun Manachai T:02-5134996 E: manachai@tropicofcancer.info W: www.singhathailandopen.com

March 6-8. Whale Shark Ex-ploration and EducationWicked Diving invites you to joina unique experience that supportseco-tourism and offers the oppor-tunity to search for, identify, andtrack Whale Sharks in Thailand’sAndaman Sea. This expeditionfocuses on educating the partici-pants on the biology and knowninformation about these and othermagnificent creatures found inthis region. Enjoy 3 days diving(minimum 9 dives) at RichelieuRock, Surin Islands, Koh Tachai,Koh Bon, and BonSoong Wreckaboard the MV Parinee. From7am to 8:30pm at Khao Lak,Similan and Surin Islands. Forfurther information contactRobyn Hasson T: 076-485868 E:robyn@wickeddiving.comW: www.wickeddiving.com.

Punchline ComedyLive International Stand-Up Comedy

March 10Punchline Comedy is part of the same comedy circuit that produced such greats as Eddie Izzard, MikeMyers, Lee Evans, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, and Bill Bailey, to name but six. Punchline, in associationwith the London Comedy Store and the Phuket Gazette, brings the best talent of the UK comedy circuitto Thailand as part of their Asia Tour. This March there’s comedy from Britain, America, and Australia/Vietnam at the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, Patong from 8pm to 11pm.

For further information contact Khun Boom.T: 083-6464671 E: info@phuketcomedy.com W: www.phuketcomedy.com.

March 6. Thai Buffet Lunch@ Mercure Patong PhuketSavor our unlimited range of hot,spicy, sweet and sour local Thaidishes every Monday, Wednes-day and Friday from midday to2.30pm at World Cafe @Mercure Patong Phuket. In-cludes free-flow soft drinks. Only190 baht nett per adult and 95 bahtnett per child (6-12 years old). Forfurther information contact Mr.Chonlathich Na Nakorn. T: 076-302100. E: salespr@mercurephuket.com W: www.mercurepatongphuket.com.

March 7. Children’s CharityConcert with Nantida Kaew-buasaiA charity concert put on by theLion’s Club of the Phuket Pearlfeaturing Nantida to benefit chil-dren in need at the Phuket Sun-shine Village. The village was setup for the orphaned, homeless,underprivileged and children atrisk after the 2004 tsunami. Thishomely atmosphere is where chil-dren learn and live as childrenshould, but it needs the support

of the Phuket community. Enter-tainment includes the BIS YouthJazz band and Karen’s DanceAcademy. Tickets are 1,000 bahtper person or 10,000 baht for eachtable of ten people. Come and jointhe fun! From 7pm - 11:30pm atPhuket Merlin Hotel. For furtherinformation contact VilaiwanDienel. T: 081-3971567. E:info@phuketLP.com

March 8. FREE ComputerClinic – LagunaFrom 10am to noon, at SandwichShoppe Laguna. For further in-formation contact WoodyLeonhard. T: 089-1960940. E:woody@KhunWoody.com. W:www.KhunWoody.com.

March 13-19. Vimon Keaw-mark Exhibition at ArtRendez-vousVimon Keawmark is a talented36-year-old Thai artist. He livesin Nakornpatom and says the fol-lowing about his work: “The con-cept behind my paintings is to por-tray the human desire for passion.This desire is important for ev-

erybody, but sometimes it is con-cealed within.” Don’t miss theVimon Keawmark Exhibition atArt Rendez-vous Gallery, whichstarts at 7pm at 69 Yaowarat Rd,Phuket Town. For further infor-mation contact Patrick Bois. T:076-219095. E: art.rdv@gmail.com W: www.art-rendezvous-gallery.com.

March 14. Annual MulliganReunion Golf, Blue CanyonThe Annual Mulligan Reuniongolf competition is open to all.Entry will be restricted to 72 play-ers over 18 holes Stableford onthe Lakes course.Prizes and buffet dinner at theCanyon Terrace restaurant.Sponsorship available. Companybanners at 3,000 baht per tee,green or fairway. Play from10am to 9pm at Blue CanyonLakes Course. For further infor-mation contact Mr Vic Curran.T: 087-2636885. E: viccurran@aol.com or leebrock@access.inet.com.

March 15. FREE ComputerClinic - ChalongFrom 10am to noon, at SandwichShoppe Chalong. For further in-formation contact WoodyLeonhard. T: 089-1960940. E:woody@KhunWoody.com. W:www.KhunWoody.com

March 22. FREE ComputerClinic - Chalong

From 10am to noon, at SandwichShoppe Chalong. For further in-formation contact WoodyLeonhard. T: 089-1960940. E:woody@KhunWoody.com. W:www.KhunWoody.com

March 27. Soi Dog Salsa onthe beach“Salsa” private beach party be-gins at 6pm and finishes at 11pmat The Chedi, Surin Beach,Phuket.Dress to impress in party/salsaattire. Tickets are 2,500 baht eachand include a fantastic buffet din-ner, plus free-flow margaritas,beer, wine and soft drinks.Music will be provided by WaveEntertainment Phuket with theSayonara Bella band and DJ Me.Salsa dancers will also be per-forming and Gary Holden will MCthe event.To help raise more funds at theevent, there will also be a silentauction and raffle with some greatprizes up for grabs. See you there.For further information contactCristy. T: 085-4734636. E:cristy@soidog-foundation.org W:www.soidog-foundation.org.

March 29. FREE Mac and PCClinic – LagunaFrom 10am to noon, at SandwichShoppe Laguna. For further in-formation contact WoodyLeonhard. T: 089-1960940. E:woody@KhunWoody.com. W:www.KhunWoody.com.

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ON THE MOVEMs Kitima “Goi” Pornmong-khonwat has been appointed As-sistant Manager of the Phuketbranch of Exotiq Real Estate, SouthEast Asia. In her role at Exotiq, Goiwill be responsible for thecompany’s sales and marketing.First arriving in Phuket in 2006, sheworked at Chalong Bay View de-velopment as a marketing execu-tive for six months before movingto Karon Hills, a luxury condoproject in the southwest of Phuket,where she worked for almost twoyears before joining Exotiq.

Mr Phanlop “Add” Ritthiro-ng has been appointed GeneralManager of Oriental Events andLeisure. In his new role, Addy willbe responsible for the incentiveand MICE operations within thecompany and also the sales andmarketing of MV Nara Cruises.Addy has a wealth of experienceand knowledge of the MICE in-dustry, having started his careerworking in some of the country’sleading 5-star resorts, includingthe Sheraton and Le Meridien,Phuket.

Ms Mary Lei Balajadia hasbeen appointed to the positionof Marketing Manager forPhuket IT & Software Solu-tions. In her new position, MsBalajadia will be responsiblefor the company’s sales andmarketing. A native of thePhilippines, before joiningPhuket IT Ms Balajadiaworked at Al Murooj RotanaHotel & Suites, Dubai, as Ex-ecutive Secretary and at ABQZawya, Dubai, as a BusinessDevelopment Associate.

The currency of independence

The global financial cri-sis has given rise to anumber of questions,one in particular being

the relative levels of the euroand the US dollar. In the firsthalf of 2008 the euro appearedto constitute the sanctuary ofchoice for those wishing to es-cape the turbulence in globalmarkets, reaching a peak againstthe dollar of US$ 1.60. Indeed,the euro appeared poised tomake even greater gains againstthe US currency, but somehow,despite great public enthusiasm,it seemed to simply run out ofsteam. Technically, the euroshould have been the strongercurrency as it had offered – and

still does offer – higher interestrates than the US unit.

The euro’s member stateseach issue their own sovereignbonds, and it was the levels thatthese were trading at by late 2008that attracted attention, espe-cially when, in theory at least,they should all have been trad-ing at the same price. The sov-ereign bonds of Greece firstshowed a widening of yield com-pared with ‘core’ Europe – forexample Germany with its sov-ereign bonds or ‘Bunds’. Greecehad started a trend that was rap-idly followed by other memberstates with weaker economies,namely Spain, Italy and Ireland.

Historically, before the daysof the euro, the Mediterraneancountries always had an escaperoute whenever their economiescame under pressure. They wouldsimply devalue their currencies andcontinue from a lower and morecompetitive level. The adoption ofthe euro effectively removed thatsafety valve, and as a result forcedup the yields on their bonds duringtimes of stress. Rather than offer-ing an escape route, it was akin toa tightening of the screws. The

single currency (euro) was de-signed to maintain a strict disci-pline among its member statesand that, to a large degree, hasbeen successful. Sometimes,however, what appears to be aharmonious arrangement duringgood economic times, is not sosuccessful when stress-testedduring difficult times. Every coun-try that joinedthe euro cur-rency bloc ef-fectively sur-rendered theright to manageits own indi-vidual mon-etary policy.Each memberstate did con-tinue to havecontrol over itsown fiscalpolicy but onlyin accordance with the require-ments of the European CentralBank (ECB) and the strictures ofmembership – i.e. inflation shouldnot exceed 2% and individual gov-ernments should not have deficitsof more than 3% of their owngross domestic product (GDP).

Ireland, in particular, has feltthe chilling effects of the currentcrisis. Here was a country that,historically, had known only oneeconomic condition – poverty. Bythe 1970s, Irish governments hadtransformed their economic poli-cies for the better by encourag-ing foreign manufacturers to openup businesses in Ireland. Theyenticed them with very attractivetax incentives; 0% tax on profitsfor the first 10 years and a gradual

phasing in of taxation betweenyears 10 to 15.

Ireland’s membership of theEuropean Union also broughtwith it large amounts of money.This was mainly before thebreak-up of the Soviet Union andits Eastern European satellitestates. Ireland, at this stage, lan-guished well below the economic

standards of theother membersand was thus en-titled to benefitfrom manyprojects, paid forby the EU, toraise it to a com-mon level. Thisproved no greatstrain on the othermember statessince Ireland ac-counted for onlyabout 0.5% of the

European Union’s GDP.The Irish economy flour-

ished and in addition, to secureemployment for its universitygraduates, investment incentiveswere offered to foreign compa-nies in the financial sector. Un-employment among universitygraduates fell quickly from 20%to effectively zero. The countryenjoyed such a buoyant economythat foreign investors wereforced to open their operations insmall towns and villages just tofind staff, since in the larger ur-ban areas there were severe staffshortages. Along with this pleas-ant state of affairs, the living stan-dards of the Irish soared, whilethe country’s property andstockmarket enjoyed the biggest

boom in Ireland’s history.However, the global spread

of the financial crisis eventuallyreached Ireland, and suddenly thegood old days came to a crash-ing halt. The credit crisis stoppedthe property boom in its tracks,unemployment began to rise andthe cost of membership of theeurozone began to be felt.

In neighboring Northern Ire-land similar problems were alsoapparent. Northern Ireland, aspart of the UK, is also a memberstate of the European Union butnot of the euro – the pound ster-ling is still the legal currency. Withthe recession biting ever deeper,the UK reduced value added taxby 2.5% while, to keep in linewith the eurozone deficit rules,Ireland had to raise its own by0.5%. Meanwhile, sterling hadfallen in value against the euro,and since all border controls hadlong been abandoned betweenNorthern Ireland and Ireland(Eire), shoppers from the southbegan to flock to the major north-ern market towns to do their shop-ping at cheaper prices.

The advantages of keepingan individual currency and with itthe right to follow individual mon-etary policy, came to the fore.Business television channelCNBC raised the Irish economicissue in mid- February. It con-cluded that Ireland may have tonationalize its whole banking sys-tem and noted that it is not cer-tain whether Ireland would beentitled to any EU aid. Too manycomparisons with Iceland werebeing made to offer any comfort.

Joining economic blocs canhelp countries in many ways –Thailand with ASEAN, for ex-ample – but to abandon an indi-vidual currency means losing theability to navigate an individualcourse.

TALKSMONEY

By Richard Watson Richard G Watson runsGlobal Portfolios Co Ltd, aPhuket-based personal fi-nancial-planning serviceand has over 25 years ex-perience in this field. Hecan be reached at Tel:076-381997, Mobile: 081-0814611. Email: imm@loxinfo.co.th Website:www.global-portfolios.com

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1. Where was the1994 football WorldCup staged?

2. What is the highestcapital city in theworld?

3. What is the deepestpoint on earth andwhere would youfind it?

4. Which successfulBritish actor’s realname is KrishnaBanji?

5. Which formersinger’s real nameis Farouk Balsara?

6. Who wrote thenovel The RumDiary?

7. Name the “Wonderof the World” thatstood at Rhodes.

8. What is the capitalcity of BurkinaFaso?

9. How many poundsare there in a stone?

10. Who was US Presi-dent at the PotsdamConference?

11. What is the literaltranslation of theItalian phrase “aldente”?

12. On a Trivial Pursuitsboard, what color isthe entertainmentcategory?

13. In what year wasConcorde launched?

14. What mythical crea-ture did Theseusbattle?

15. Where would you

find the world’stallest building?

16. Which musician’snickname was“Satchmo”?

17. Where was Super-man born?

18. How many cubicmeters are there in asquare kilometer??

19. What was the nameof the aircraft usedby CharlesLindbergh to makethe first non-stopcrossing of theAtlantic Ocean in1927?

20. In the US, the TripleCrown of thorough-bred horse racingrefers to whichraces?

F E A T U R E SFebruary 28 - March 6, 2009 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E 23

Do you suppose sinistershape-shifting, semi-human, extra-terres-trial reptilians stranded

on Earth are trying to take overour brains? I might never havethought so, but since an unrealexperience with my next-doorneighbor, I am no longer sure.

Existence of these sinisterbeings was brought to my atten-tion – where else? – in a Chalongbar. “George Bush Sr is one ofthem,” I was assured by a re-spectable man as the bass boo-med, rap rhythms thumpedintoxicatingly, and the paddy-fieldsybarites danced.

He was in his cups youimagine; but no, he was stone coldsober, a geologist, a yacht owner,a man of the world (though ad-mittedly one who lost a lot in thestock market recently). “DavidIcke,” he said, “knows the wholestory.”

For the uninitiated, English-man David Icke is a formerHereford United goalkeeper andBBC sports announcer who dailyhurls imprecations against thisalien race and their myrmidons,and compresses in satisfying de-tail the whole of human history,weaving a fascinatingly intricatetheory of conspiratorial meta-physics – the masterminds ofwhich are the aforesaid reptilians.

Icke attires himself in tur-quoise because “it is the very basecolor of the universe” and has ac-quired a not-inconsiderable fol-lowing via his website, videos,books, speeches and seminars.

“A pyramidal structure ofhuman beings has been createdunder the influence and design ofthe extraterrestrial Prison Ward-ers and their overall master, theLuciferic Consciousness,” hewrote in 1995.

“They control the humanclique at the top of the pyramid...”

In 1999’s The Biggest Se-cret, Icke described many no-tables – not only George H WBush – as reptilian, including KrisKristofferson, Boxcar Willie andthe Queen of England. He drewperhaps a thousand in Vancouver

to one of his speeches and re-ceived a standing ovation after afour-hour talk at the Universityof Toronto.

Well, that many Canadianscan’t be wrong, can they?

In response to critics’ ridi-cule, Icke observed drolly,“Today’s mighty oak is justyesterday’s nut that held itsground.”

Icke’s theorizing is interest-ing, to be sure, and affords morereal entertainment on a midnightdreary than the stories of EdgarAllen Poe, but in my mundanelittle life I can’t bother too muchwith the Masters of the UniverseUltimate Plan; I’ve more imme-diate concerns – work, shelter,how to vary my diet on an incomeof 20 baht a day, etc.

Or at least I thought shape-shifting reptilians could have nopractical effect on my life until anew neighbor began turning up hishome stereo’s bass.

Bass wavelengths, as youmay know, are long. Unlikeshorter treble wavelengths theypass most barriers with little re-sistance – that’s why, from out-side a discotheque, one hears onlythumping bass. Another charac-teristic is that most of its impactis in a range below that of thehuman ear: bass low enough andpowerful enough will fry one’sliver (to say nothing of one’sbrain) without conveying the sen-sation of being especially loud.Yet it is felt. The role of bass atrock concerts is to unite thecrowd via hypnotic pulsations; toentrance. I don’t know about you,but I find that a little SUSPI-CIOUS.

My new neighbor is a youngfellow: taciturn, sour-visaged andgiven to wearing his hair brushedstraight up – just like a reptile. Hedoesn’t commune much with hisfellows. New Year’s Eve and theday following he spent alone inhis lair, while the rest of Phuketwas lost in annual Saturnalia.

I rather pitied him – but notmuch, for he disturbed me fully76 hours with non-stop, concert-level Thai rock songs.

Lacking much amusement

besides cigarettes and beer, hesports with the stereo controls,chiefly volume and bass, trying toachieve, I suppose, a sort of auralnirvana that proves ever elusive.I thought him the neighbor fromhell, but now I wonder whetherhe is not really a servant of fourth-dimensional shape-shifting reptileswhose evil commands are deliv-ered via cellphone towers to theirzombie minions on earth.

I know, I know, it all soundsrather extreme – but if you lost asmuch sleep as I have in the lastmonth you might reach your limit,too. I no longer have any peaceof mind. Thumping can start atany time, day or night. It seepsthrough the floor, up through thebedposts and into my pillow. Itpositively resonates through thewalls, shivering plates and loosestructural members. It can last afew minutes, a few hours or days.It is a species of torture, the verytorture used to drive Panama’sManuel Noriega out of his palaceand al-Qaeda’s Sheik KhalidMohammed out of his mind.

So it must be a plot. Themore I think on it the more I amsure. Consider: my next doorneighbor has a metallic-blue mo-torcycle, a black jacket withwhite piping – reptilian colors, tobe sure – and a turquoise crashhelmet! Well, maybe it’s robin’segg blue... still, might not that as-piring hair-do of his be in realityan antennae array?

It sure could! Obviously.Moreover, just as any zombie, heappears incapable of rational dis-cussion. When I tried – politely,in my estimation – to remonstrateover the noise, he lay on his cotwithout answering, merely glar-ing back through burning, lizard-like orbs.

On another occasion, when Ipointed out that in polite society itis customary to answer when ad-dressed, he shot back in thick south-ern dialect that I should, “Get out!”

It was then I realized thatthe marvelous Thai educationalsystem – which has nurtured somany scholars and sages, andproduced a timeless literaturesurely the envy of all – had en-

tirely failed to reach this poor, dis-mal lad.

Why? Mightn’t it be be-cause reptilian rock ‘n’ roll ex-erts parasitic control over hismind? Yes!

Then, again, when I at-tempted – cleverly, I thought – totake his opposition en passant bywondering rhetorically why, inas-much as I had never depositedany of my furniture in his house,he insisted on depositing his soundin mine, his response was not atall to the point.

“You’re just a tourist,” heshouted. “This is my country! Getout!”

Finally he snatched a stoutaluminum pole, threatened to killme and vowed I wouldn’t livepast March – and this from onein the tourism business (he pre-

Of rock‘n’roll, booming bassand shape-shifting reptilesBy Marque Rome

pares SCUBA diving tanks) whoshould know what a fine, noble,upstanding community we for-eigners constitute.

Clearly, he is completely ir-rational. That got me thinking:“March, eh, is the reptilian hier-archy planning something forMarch?” Only time will tell.

In the meantime, I must fig-ure how to overcome the bass-lines, thumping away even as Iwrite. The consensus of those inthe know is that through aware-ness and love we can defeat thereptilians. But I am all too awareof the bass, so more awareness,I think, will do little good; and asfor love, where is there evidencethat the reptile mind is susceptibleto love? It’s a real conundrum.Perhaps I’ll email David Icke foran answer.

Four of a kind? David Icke thinks so. Clockwise from top-left: Tony Blair,Kris Kristofferson, George H W Bush, a lizard.

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Tsunami warning systema welcome development

Is Phuket safe?Having read in the news

about the murder of two foreignnationals this past week, I feelcompelled to question whetherPhuket remains a tropical para-dise or is now becoming a dan-gerous place to live.

In addition to these killings,I have heard from friends that anumber of burglaries have takenplace in their areas. They too arestarting to worry about theirsafety and belongings.

To me, it seems that a for-eign national would need to be outof their mind to enter into a busi-ness deal in the current climate,where it seems that the slightestdisagreement could result in se-rious injury or death.

I hope this is just the work-ings of an over imaginative mindand not a realistic depiction of thisonce peaceful island.

If tourists are to come backto Phuket in force, we need toensure that their safety can beguaranteed when they get here.

Mark Timmins Rawai

Gazette PAD fan?How do you suppose that

the mention of twenty people fromPhuket going to Udon Thani isnewsworthy?

Is the Gazette a staunchPAD supporter, and you are pro-viding free advertising for them?

Is the aim to try and defendthem for shutting down the air-port in Phuket?

I am heading to Chiang Mainext week to play golf withtwenty friends. Will that headlinebe in next week’s edition?

Jimmy Johnson Thalang

Editor Replies:The article was not intended

to defend or promote the PAD.However, we felt the event

would be of interest to our read-ers as it was the first report ofany Phuket PAD activity sinceDecember last year.

Marque of QualityI am writing to thank

Marque Rome for his wine ar-ticle in the January 3 edition ofthe Gazette [Six flavors of Italy].

Browsing through the manybottles at Cherng Talay’s WineCollection, a name suddenlyleaped out at me and grabbed myattention. It was one of theUmani Ronchi productions; aNegroamaro.

Remembering how MrRome had waxed lyrical about thecontents I decided to plump for abottle, especially as it was pricedat only 450 baht – sadly a bar-gain in these parts.

I’m glad I read his article,because the wine was truly deli-cious, every bit as good as he hadattested to. I for one will scourhis pieces in greater detail in thefuture in a bid to uncover anothergem.

Keep up the good workMarque – our taste buds needyou!

Rachel Quast Bang Tao

Walking the LineDriving back from the

Blues Rock Festival on Fridaynight, I was encouraged to seethe police check point just outsideKamala being used to stop driv-ers and motorcyclists. The policewere checking if people weredriving under the influence of al-

cohol. As I waited patiently in line,two motorcyclists were orderedto undergo breathalyser tests andpresumably failed.

There are so many acci-dents and deaths on Phuket’sroads. I have often wondered howmany of these are as a result ofdrink-driving.

I hope that this crackdownis permanent and not just a flash-in-the-pan, although I believe justthe thought of being stoppedshould act as a deterrent to manyin the future.

Elena Busche Surin

Phuket City FC?I’ve often wondered why

there is no Phuket football teamin the national league? With somany football supporters – bothlocal and expat – living here, anda large number of migrant visi-tors coming to Phuket on a regu-lar basis, surely any professionalPhuket side would be one of thebest-supported sides in theleague.

It’s been fantastic to havePeter Reid’s side come and playat the Surakul Stadium so fre-quently, and the team has re-ceived fantastic support. The in-frastructure is here, the fansare here and surely the financialbacking is here, given that Phuketis such a wealthy province.

What I’d also like to see isa Phuket provincial league whereanyone can participate. I do re-member reading about it in a pre-vious Gazette edition and I waswondering what progress hadbeen made. I would be extremelyinterested in taking part shouldsomething materialize as I’m surewould many others.

Matt Drury Ao Yon

Plans by the Bangkok-based National Disaster Warning Center (ND-WC) to expand its existing tsunami warning system into a nationwidedisaster warning network is commendable [see Inside story, pages 4-5], but the real key to success in conducting a successful evacuationshould another tsunami hit will depend more on the “human factor”than technological fixes – and there is still much room for improve-ment in this regard.

From a technological standpoint, the US government’s gener-ous US$16.6 million of funding to set up the US Indian Ocean Tsu-nami Warning System (IOTWS) program was a solid first step inestablishing an “end-to-end” regional tsunami warning system, onethat allows for direct detection of tsunami waves and sends out alertsto people in risk areas fast enough to allow safe evacuations to beconducted.

Unfortunately, funding for that project runs out next month andthe actual work ended months ago, leaving us with just three detec-tion buoys in the Indian Ocean, at least one of which was vandalizedand remains inoperable.

The establishment of the NDWC with Dr Smith Dharmasarojaas its director was one of very few projects with direct, tangible ben-efits for Phuket put in place under the first Thaksin administration,which otherwise tended to ignore Phuket’s growing infrastructureneeds.

With 19 tsunami warning towers now in place on the island andthree more on the way, it is safe to say that Phuket is now far lessvulnerable than it was on Boxing Day 2004, when the only person inPhuket able to read the signs and realize that a tsunami was comingwas a British schoolgirl vacationing with her family in Mai Khao.

Of course, the hard-won increase in public awareness aboutthe risks of a tsunami is the single most important reason we aresafer now, but a functional warning system is not only an added safe-guard but a good public relations tool – comforting potential touristsfrom places like Japan who still sometimes cite fears of another tsu-nami as a reason not to take their holidays in Phuket.

One concern for the Gazette about the newly-announced planto link the tsunami system with the national disaster plan is that the 10new “public broadcast towers” not directly linked to the satellite mightbe misused by the authorities responsible for them, namely filling theair with propaganda or other annoying and unnecessary noise.

If this happens it will not only decrease public confidence in thesystem on the whole, but also add to the already considerable noisepollution problem in Phuket.

P E R S P E C T I V E SFebruary 28 - March 6, 2009 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E 25

A view on ‘conventional’ wisdomFormer Phuket Chamber of Commerce(PCC) President Eam Thavornwongwongserecently completed his second two-yearterm, the maximum allowed under the

chamber’s rules. Mr Eam, Director of the Kata Group ofresorts, plans to continue as an active member in thechamber, serving as a senior advisor in an honorary capacity.Here he gives his views on Prime Minister Abhisit’sperformance in office, the idea of building an internationalconvention center in Mai Khao, and how his group of resortsis weathering the downturn in the tourism trade.

As for Prime MinisterAbhisit’s economicstimulus package, I dothink he is trying to

manage the country. But fromwhat we observe – me person-ally – I think we still have quite along way to go. Obviously, helacks management experienceand also ‘can’t see the woods forthe trees’, especially in terms ofhelping out the tourism sector.

He is not focusing on theright areas, unlike the previous[Thaksin] government that helpedus cope with the crisis after the2004 tsunami.

As for the idea to build aninternational convention centernear the Sarasin Bridge in MaiKhao, I think it is altogetherwrong. The main thing Phuketneeds now is an exhibition cen-ter, not a convention center. Interms of the convention industry,right now we are probably a fewyears too late and we cannot com-pete with well-established cen-ters in places like Hong Kong,Singapore or even Malaysia.

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The proposed site at thebridge is wrong and is combinedwith the wrong motive altogether.

Several years ago, the KataGroup hosted a big satellite andinformation technology confer-ence. The two visiting professorsfrom the United States said thatnext time around there would bemore people attending, but thenthey told me that we didn’t haveto rush into building a big conven-tion hall... and if you look backover the past few years, the bigconferences have been takingplace in Hong Kong, Singaporeand other places.

Here in Phuket we cannotcompete with the aforemen-tioned for the large groups of5,000 or 10,000 people. How areyou going to bring them over toPhuket now?

The idea for a conventionand exhibition center was first putforward by the Phuket Chamberof Commerce. We wanted tobuild it on reclaimed land off theleft [North] side of Saphan Hin,using material obtained by dredg-

ing Ao Chalong, making the baydeeper. We wanted to make twoislands off Saphan Hin, one for aconference and exhibition centerand another to house offices forcivil servants. Then you couldhave a causeway across thatcould be built cheaply; youwouldn’t need to build a big bridgelike the one in Penang.

The area I am talking aboutis on the north side of Saphan Hin,starting where the central stagearea is located and extendingdown along the area where theyare trying to grow the mangroves.

A bit further on, you can godown to the end, look over to yourleft [north] and see RassadaHarbour and the old PayathaiHospital in the distance. That isthe project area I am talkingabout, so it wouldn’t affect thedrainage from Klong Bangyai [assome people have feared].

Another thing people wor-ried about from the PhuketChamber of Commerce plan wasthat it would require removing thegymnasium and other existing

structures at Saphan Hin, but infact the current Chamber ofCommerce proposal, the one wehave had for the past few years,would not affect the sports facili-ties there at all.

Another thing to consider islogistics. At Saphan Hin, it wouldbe easy to transport materials andequipment to and from thePhuket Deep Sea Port.

The same cannot be said forthe Sarasin Bridge location. Also,if you were to build there, itwouldn’t really benefit the Phuketpeople as a whole. Who is goingto travel the almost 100-kilome-ter distance back and forth to at-tend a meeting there? Thosepeople in Khok Kloy of PhangNga and people near the airportwould benefit, but I think it isshortsighted.

I think what we need nowis a way to help businesses inPhuket Town. Anyway, person-ally, I don’t see this project goingforward in the near future.

PCC Role: The PhuketChamber of Commerce is an ex-

tensive association with over 200members on Phuket, but I think itis a pity that business people don’tuse this channel enough.

If you look at Malaysia, Sin-gapore or even France, the cha-mbers of commerce there play avery important role in economicplanning and development, evenplaying a role in setting price in-creases in electricity and oil. Buthere, they don’t pay much atten-tion and I think this is a pity.

Tourism Picture: I thinkthe Kata Group of hotels has notbeen affected as much as someother hotel operators because wehave a lot of repeat customers,many of them wealthy Scandina-vians who arrive on direct char-ter flights from Europe.

These were not affected bythe closure of the airports inBangkok. I’d say we were about40% or 50% affected, but it isbetter than many other places.

But by the end of March thelow season will set in and I thinkeveryone in the industry is goingto face quite a hard time.

PERSONFIRST

I would like to know what,exactly, the white-shirted touristpolice volunteers seen walking upand down Bangla Road in Patongin the evening are actually sup-posed to do.

Over the years, these for-eigners have been seen doinghonorable work, backing-up theunder-staffed and over-workedPatong Police force by assistingconfused tourists.

The last time I checked, Iwas told that their role was lim-ited to liaising between touristsand the police in order to easerelations between the two. It wasmade clear to me that they haveabsolutely no police powers what-

On the evening of February20, I was driving home throughPatong’s one-way system andwas held up in a queue of trafficon the beach road for a full 40minutes. The hold-up was causedby traffic waiting to get througha check point at the end of BanglaRoad. I was surprised to see thatthe road block was manned ex-clusively by foreign volunteers,without a Thai police officer insight.

The volunteers were stop-ping and searching every car andmotorbike going past and theywere apparently completely igno-rant of the length of time every-one was having to wait in thequeue.

How can foreign volunteershave the right to stop and searchprivate vehicles in this way andhold up traffic?

This check-point has be-come a regular feature over thepast few weeks, but while incon-venient and annoying it has until

now been run relatively smoothlyby members of the Royal ThaiPolice force. I object to having agroup of untrained amateurs (andforeigners) acting as if they havesome kind of authority over me.To repeat the question: Exactlywhat official powers do the for-eign volunteer police assistantshave?

Fil JordanPhuket

Alistair Why, Joint Director ofthe RTP Tourist AssistanceProgram replies:

The volunteers are here toassist the the Royal Thai Police(RTP) in any way that they can,although this is usually limited tousing linguistic skills and liaisingbetween the permanent and tem-porary foreign communities, theRTP and local Thai citizens. Thesenior volunteers wearing whiteshirts with RTP Immigration Bu-

reau patches on the sleeves havereceived training in many aspectsof policing, and have been assist-ing the general public for fiveyears now. Having proved our-selves over time, there are cir-cumstances under which we areordered by our RTP command-ing officers to assist in aspectsof general policing as they areindeed vastly under staffed.

Wearing our police uniform,and under the jurisdiction of RTPofficers, we have similar powersto the “helping hands” Thai vol-unteers in light brown uniforms.Those powers are basically asdictated to us at any time by theRTP and as they deem necessary.

The RTP feel that in manycircumstances, such as road blocksin tourist areas, we can commu-nicate with foreigners and makethe process less frustrating. Wereceive mostly thanks for our ser-vices to the public. We take noremuneration and we pay for ouruniforms and equipment.

Powers oftourist police

soever – and rightly so – as theyhave no police training, nor arethey vetted in any real way be-fore being allowed to join.

F E A T U R E S26 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E February 28 - March 6, 2009

This is a World War II his-tory with a difference.The focus of William I.Hitchcock’s Liberation

(Faber and Faber, London, 2009,446pp) is from the civilians’ pointof view. Subtitled The BitterRoad to Freedom, Europe1944-1945, this is the story ofthe agonies suffered by French,German, Polish, Russian andJewish civilians.

Liberation often meantdeath to the inno-cent. The usual pic-ture of liberated cit-ies and villages is ofjoyful crowds show-ering troops withflowers and offeringbottles of wine,which was true insome areas but, as inNormandy, familiescould only gape inhorror as theirhomes and farms and livestockwere wantonly destroyed.

“When liberation did arrive,it came not all at once but in aseries of devastating, prolonged,murderous blows, delivered by air,sea and ground bombardment andby the lethal weapons of the Al-lied soldiers,” Hitchcocks writes.

Once the allies brokethrough German lines and racedtoward the Rhine, their welcomegrew warmer from civilians who

hadn’t suffered as much. On theeastern front, the deaths of Rus-sian and Polish civilians and, asthe war hurtled to a close, Ger-mans, was on an unimaginablescale.

The recent Israeli assaulton Gaza caused 1,300 deaths

and horrified theworld. When thePolish HomeArmy rose upagainst the Ger-mans in Warsaw,40,000 civilianswere rounded upand shot in thehead. As a foot-note to the Holo-caust, one corre-spondent recalls

walking along a railway trainof 24 boxcars, all of thesestuffed with corpses, dead ofhunger and numbering 5,000.General George Patton threwup at the sight of Buchenwald.

“In Belsen, as inBuchenwald, accounts of theliberation drew upon a com-mon vernacular that describedsurvivors as locusts, skeletons,the living dead – the stuff ofghoulish fairy tales. Liberators

rarely perceived the camp survi-vors as human beings. Instead,survivors appeared as apes, mum-mies, idiots, babies, cordwood,scarecrows, and dying rabbits: a

veritable thesaurus of diminishedhumanity.” Then came the turnof the Germans, fleeing easternEurope and Prussia for the Anglo-

American lines ahead of the RedArmy. The Russians drove all be-fore them, looting, burning andgang-raping every female insight, in revenge for their own

ravaged villages and cities. Thereception afforded Germanwomen in the Western sectorwas the exact opposite. “GIand Fraulein were magnet andsteel,” said one reconstructionofficial. The borderline be-tween love affairs and prosti-tution became blurred.

“The GI had an aston-ishing quantity of goods to of-fer,” Hitchcock writes. “TheArmy provided him withcandy, coffee, cigarettes in lim-itless abundance, soap, towels,writing paper, pen and ink,clothing, and six quarts of li-quor each month. He could getdoughnuts, coffee, ice cream,theater tickets, haircuts andrecreation. With his pocketsfilled with desirable and scarcegoods, the GI found himselfable to buy sex with the great-est of ease.”

Surprisingly, many Germancivilians, emerging from the ru-ins of their flattened cities, wereunrepentant Nazis. “Hitler was

A true horror tale surrounded by traitors who de-liberately sabotaged his plans,”said one secretary. “You all mis-understand Hitler,” said a younghousewife.

“He was really an idealistand wanted the best for Germany.He was really a competent leaderand it is not his fault that he didn’twin the war.”

With the end of the war, thefledgling United Nations Reliefand Rehabilitation Administrationwas presented with continent-wide chaos. “In the Spring of1945, as the Allied armies boreinto the heart of the Third Reich,millions of captive people insideGermany – prisoners of war, po-litical prisoners, and forced labor-ers – slipped out of their workcamps, factories, farms, barracksand shelters and began search-ing for a path homeward.

This sudden flood of civil-ians rushing along the roads andrails features as one of the larg-est and swiftest mass migrationsin history, described by one awedobserver as “a tidal wave of no-mad people”. The Jewish survi-vors, gathered together in Dis-placed Persons camps, werequick to organize themselves fortheir next move: Palestine.

Liberation is a soberingbook. The tale is not one of hero-ism but of sheer stubborn sur-vival.

Off theSHELFBy James Eckardt

PISCES (February 20-March20): Flexing your mentalmuscles comes easily to thoseborn under the sign of Pisces asMarch begins. You are easilyable to sidestep trouble at workthis week and may be calledupon to aid others who didn’t seeit coming. A romantic encounterthis weekend gives hope for arelationship with Sagittarius. Ifyour birthday falls during theweek ahead, a year with finan-cial promise awaits.

ARIES (March 21-April 20):Arians who have been carefullyplanning a new business projectare advised to watch out for acunning Capricorn. This personwould like to throw a spanner inthe works and reap benefits thatare rightfully yours. The safestplan of action is to keep secretsup your sleeve until agreementshave been signed. Monday is thebest day to schedule importantappointments for. The number

eight can bring some good luckthis weekend.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21): Ifyour romantic world has becomehard to fathom, a water signfriend can shed some light on thesituation. Where personal rela-tionships are concerned, the as-tral atmosphere remains less thancalm until the middle of March.Those Taureans who are readyto embrace more challenges atwork will benefit from meetingsomeone new this weekend.Wear a piece of turquoise to en-courage more confident creativ-ity to flow.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Ifyour heart isn’t really in a newrelationship, this is the week tomove on. The stars suggest thatsomeone from your romanticpast is poised to come close againand commitment is highlighted assummer draws nearer. At work,an event early next week gives

food for thought. Those born un-der the sign of Gemini who areready to throw caution to the windwill spot a chance of profit.

CANCER (June 22-July 23): Aninfatuation with an earth signcould knock Cancerians side-ways during the first part ofMarch. If you’re already in asettled relationship, the stars areready to support your efforts tospice up an atmosphere that hasbecome too predictable. Planninga surprise trip is certain to pleaseyour partner – a change of sceneand pace will have the desired ef-fect. Wear the color hot pink toencourage a more daring outlook.

LEO (July 24-August 22): Thoseborn under the sign of Leo whohave been hoping for a familyvisit may be temporarily disap-pointed. However, spontaneoustravel is forecast during the firstpart of March and your ability togo with the flow should ensurethat a good time is imminent. Mis-understandings are highlightedmid-week – be sure of your factsbefore confronting people in au-thority. The number four can bringsome good fortune this weekend.

VIRGO (August 23-September23): Technical problems couldcloud your day on Monday, so re-member to back up work andkeep batteries charged. Virgoanswho find it hard to admit theirfaults may be caught between arock and a hard place this week-end. It would be better to comeclean and bring more honesty intoa personal relationship. Your luckin money starts to improve andreaches a peak of good fortuneby the middle of March.

LIBRA (September 24-October23): Lucky Librans have morethan their fair share of fun to lookforward to during the first halfof March. This weekend, a wa-ter sign friend could come to cryon your shoulder – choose yourwords carefully when giving con-solation or you could find your-self committing to more supportthan you will want to give. Wherelove is concerned, the stars indi-cate that commitment is immi-nent for those who haven’t yettied the knot.

SCORPIO (October 24-No-vember 22): Misunderstandingsclose to home are highlighted dur-ing the first week of March.Those born under the sign ofScorpio who know that particu-lar neighbors have a tendency tobe touchy should ensure that theydon’t give reason for people tobe upset. A break away fromyour usual routine is highly rec-ommended this weekend and willhelp you commence the monthwith new ideas. Wearing the colorlime green can promote creativeimagination.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21): Trials and errorsin February should pay off duringMarch. Sagittarians receive posi-tive news this week concerningwork projects, but must prepareto move quickly and possibly fur-ther afield than anticipated. Travelis also indicated in the realm ofromance – this could possibly in-volve meeting up again with some-one you encountered on holiday.Put your foot down when a friendwith selective memory syndromeasks to borrow money.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20): A certain Scorpiofriend blows hot and cold thisweekend and Capricorns may beforced to find out why this is hap-pening. Although you usually pre-fer to avoid confrontation, thestars will support your attemptsto remain tactful and calm.Money matters are positivelyhighlighted until the middle ofMarch, after which unexpectedbills could dampen your spirit.Spend wisely in the meantime.The number nine can bring somegood luck on Monday.

AQUARIUS (January 21-Feb-ruary 19): A business scheme thatreceived a lukewarm receptionlate last year takes on new lifeas March commences. Your tal-ents for putting a fresh spin onold ideas are due to be recognizedand rewarded. Affairs of the heartare less well-starred as someoneyou would like to become moreclosely involved with reveals thatthey have different plans. Wearthe color ocean blue to encour-age a cooler demeanor.

Horoscopes Isla Star

T E C H N O L O G YFebruary 28 - March 6, 2009 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E 27

What to expect from Windows 7

Sorry I haven’t written forso long. I’ve had my noseto the grindstone, working on two new books:

Windows 7 All-In-One ForDummies and Green HomeComputers For Dummies. Thefirst one weighs in at about 780pages; the second, a mere 420.They’re both due out at about thesame time.

Writing one “For Dum-mies” computer book underdeadline is an enormously intenseexercise. Writing two rates asunabashed masochism. Andwhen one of the books is for anoperating system that hasn’tshipped yet, with no documenta-tion and is essentially a blankslate…

At least I have been ableto make the free Computer Clin-ics on Sunday mornings. At thelast meeting near Laguna, manypeople had questions about Win-dows 7, the next version of Win-dows. I figured I’d take a fewminutes to write about theirquestions, and answer them asbest I can.

When will Windows 7 ship?Nobody knows for sure.

Microsoft released a very (re-markably!) stable beta test ver-sion, called Build 7000, in earlyJanuary. I’ve been using it non-stop since – beating it hard –on a half-dozen different PCs,and I haven’t had any lockupsor blue screens. None at all. Acouple of older pieces of hard-ware don’t work, but theydidn’t work with Vista either.All of my old programs installedand ran fine.

Current conjecture is thatMicrosoft will unleash a ‘Re-lease Candidate’ – theoretically,a version that’s ready to be re-leased – in March or April. Per-sonally, I think we’ll see the fi-nal version (so-called “RTM” or“Released to Manufacturing”build) in late July or early Au-gust. I’ve been betting for morethan six months that shrink-wrapped copies will be avail-able on store shelves by Sep-tember 1. Microsoft may beatthat date.

What’s cool about Windows 7?For starters, it’s faster than

Vista. I didn’t believe it until Iclocked it, but there’s no ques-tion that Windows 7 runs fasteron the same hardware.

There are dozens of im-provements to the interface,many of which will leave youwondering why nobody did thisbefore. Case in point: if you draga window all the way over to theleft, Win7 “docks it” - makes itfill half the screen area and sticksit against the left side. If you docka different window on the right,you suddenly have two docu-ments (spreadsheets, pictures,web pages) open, side-by-side.The gadgets – clock, CPU meter,calendar, weather forecast, stocktracker, and your choice of thou-sands of others – sit right on thedesktop. If you want to look un-derneath the open windows tocheck out the time, you run yourmouse down to the lower rightcorner of the screen: all of thewindows fade, and you can seeyour gadgets on the desktop.

There’s no quick launchtoolbar: you pin applications tothe taskbar at the bottom of thescreen, much like on the Mac.The icons have “jump list” menusthat let you get at specificscreens, documents and tasksfaster and so on and so forth.

A couple of things make abig difference for me. WindowsSearch finally works – it didn’twork right in Vista, but Microsofthas finally fixed it. There’s morecontrol over the dreaded “UserAccount Control” feature – Iwrote a couple of articles aboutthat for Windows Secrets News-letter (tinyurl.com/aw4mgw).Windows 7 will work better withmy Xbox and Windows MediaCenter and much more.

The big drawback to Win-dows 7, as far as I can tell, is itsincreasing reluctance to workwith high definition media with a,let’s just say, unestablished pedi-gree. Microsoft has made iteasier to record TV and play itback on any PC or Xbox con-nected to your home network –but at the same time they’vemade it harder to record TV andgive it to a neighbor. You mayalso have a harder time playingpirate movies on your PC.

Do I really need Windows 7?Probably not. If you have a

Windows XP computer that’sdoing everything you need to do,

don’t mess with it. If you have aVista computer, though, you mightwant to consider making theswitch, especially if you have apirate copy of Vista.

Why? The upgrade is rela-tively painless, and you’ll end upwith a legit copy of Windows 7.Moving from Vista to Windows7 is relatively painless primarilybecause Windows 7 uses thesame “driver model” as Vista.Hardware that works with Vistawill almost certainly work withWindows 7. If you have a piratecopy of Vista, you’re going towant a ‘genuine’ one soon –Microsoft is getting better atsniffing out pirates, and clamp-ing down, especially by limitingyour ability to download or installnew, free software. All in all,genuine Windows 7 makes awhole lotta sense.

If you have a pirate copyof Windows XP, you’re no doubtexperiencing the black screensthat come along with failing “Win-dows Genuine Advantage.”You’re probably having troubledownloading important softwarelike Internet Explorer 7 (whichneeds to be installed and patchedto keep your computer safe – useFirefox for Web surfing) andWindows Media Player 11.

Which versions?Windows 7 will ship in sev-

eral versions. Starter Edition ismade for netbooks. Home Basicwill be available in Thailandbundled on new PCs, but I don’trecommend it. Almost everyonewill want Windows 7 Home Pre-mium. People who need to con-nect their computers to a ‘do-main’ – a big-company serversetup – will want Windows 7Professional. And those whoneed to encrypt all of the data ontheir hard drives should spring forWindows 7 Ultimate.

Oh, don’t let the ‘netbook’Starter Edition throw you.Microsoft made the Starter Edi-tion so they could have somethingat a price point that’s attractiveon netbooks. I’ve been runningthe full version of Windows 7Ultimate on an Asus Eee 1000H

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for more than a month, with noproblems, and I expect mostnetbooks will do fine with anyversion of Windows 7.

Microsoft hasn’t an-nounced prices yet, but mostpeople expect prices for Win-dows 7 will be comparable toVista. I expect Windows 7 HomePremium will be available onstore shelves in the US for about$130 to $140.

Can I upgrade?If you have a Vista com-

puter, you can install Windows 7as an upgrade, but I don’t rec-ommend it. There’s too much thatcan go wrong. Far better is towipe out your hard drive and startover from scratch. It isn’t easy;I’ll have full details in my newbook.

If you have a legit copy ofXP, you will qualify for upgradepricing, but Microsoft will requireyou to wipe out your hard drivebefore you install Windows 7.Windows 7’s desktop sports a Mac-like toolbar at the bottom, and a

slew of interesting new applications.

PC Group TherapyJoin Woody and other Windowsvictims at his Sunday morningComputer Clinics, co-sponsoredby the Phuket Gazette.

On March 1, we’ll be at SandwichShoppe Patong, in AroonsomPlaza, not far from AndamanBeach Suites.On March 8, we’ll meet atSandwich Shoppe Laguna, justbefore the main entrance to theLaguna complex.On March 15 and 22, we meet atthe Sandwich Shoppe Chalong,one km north of Chalong Circle,next to Wine Connection.And on March 29, we’ll have aspecial Mac-centric session atSandwich Shoppe Laguna.Computer Clinics are designedto help everybody – even(especially!) complete computernovices – and they’re absolutelyfree. Remember, there’s no suchthing as a dumb question - onlyeasy answers. Come early tomake sure you get a seat: severalrecent events have been standingroom only. Driving instructions atwww.Woody.info.

S P O R T S28 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E February 28 - March 6, 2009

Phuket FC taste victoryin Spicy Soccer SevensPHUKET: Phuket FC won theinaugural Phuket Spicy SoccerSevens Tournament in dramaticfashion last weekend with a‘golden goal’ winner that owedmore to luck than judgement.

The tournament, held at theBritish International School, wasorganized in response to the air-port closures, which left manyteams unable to compete in theregular 7-a-side competition inNovember last year.

After a grueling fixture list,which had seen both teams playfive times already that day, PhuketFC lined up against the HanoiDrink Team in the final. In whatwas a game of few chances,

Phuket FC enjoyed the lionsshare of possession but rarelytested the opposition keeper.

With neither team able tobreak the deadlock during normaltime, the game went into five min-utes of ‘golden goal’ extra time,in which the first team to scorewould be the winner. With theseconds ticking away and a pen-alty shoot out looming, Phuket FCstriker Cyril Lugnier somehowcontrived to deflect the ball intothe net, after colliding with theHanoi keeper.

As both players lay injured,the ball trickled over the line togive Phuket FC the unlikeliest ofwinners. Lugnier, who had been

Cyril Lugnier is helped to his feet after inadvertently scoring thetournament winner.

too busy writhing around on thefloor after the collision to cel-ebrate his winner, said, “I hit theball against the keeper and it re-bounded off him, hit me andbounced in. The keeper took meout but I realized straight away Ihad scored.”

Phuket based side Le SharkTown defeated the Calamari Vi-kings from Singapore 3-2 to winthe bowl. Iberos Shanghai beatBombai Gymkhana on penaltiesto take the plate. Despite the de-feat, the Bombay players werejust happy to be in Phuket, hav-ing had previous attempts to playhere foiled firstly by the Bangkokairport closures and then by the -James Goyder

Mixed fortunes for Phuket’s rugby teamsBANGKOK: The ‘hardened’ vet-erans of the Phuket Viagrabondsgathered in Bangkok, alongsidethe slightly more fresh faced play-ers of the BIS under-18 side, toparticipate in the Bangkok Rugby10s last weekend.

With old faces flying in fromthe UK, Singapore and Kazakh-stan, among others, the stage wasset for some serious action bothon and off the field.

Faced with some ‘stiff’ op-position in their group in the formof the Thailand Legends, TheGymkhana Club (Sri Lanka) andthe Saigon Dirty Geckos (Viet-nam), the Viagrabonds did not getoff to the most auspicious of startsin the opening game against theThailand Legends. When fly-halfMike Spackman kicked off, hebroke his toe, and was dulyhelped off the field.

The Viagrabonds recovered

and forced an early try throughAngus Kerr but Thailand Leg-ends crossed the line just beforehalf time to go in all square. Thai-land Legends introduced threeyoungsters at half time – some-what against the spirit of thegame – and ran in a further twotries in the second half to win thematch.

The second game, againstthe Gymkhana Club, was a verydifferent affair. Many of theGymkhana players had previouslytoured Phuket and there was evi-dence of mutual respect betweenthe teams. The first half was arather one-sided affair with theSri Lankan club going in at halftime three tries to the good.

The half-time break and achange of tactics saw theViagarabond’s forwards tightenup the play, with Peter Stubleyand Richard Folds outstanding,

and unlucky not to score on acouple of occasions. Once again,however, the lads lost – this timeby three tries to nil.

By the time the third gamecame around, the lads were start-ing to look a little worse for wear.The previous night’s antics werestarting to catch up with them andit showed in a lackluster perfor-mance against the Saigon DirtyGeckos, who ran out easy win-ners. Even though the lads lostall their games on day one, theystill managed to scrape into thebowl semi finals against theSoutherners Old Boys (SOBs).Despite a solid start by theViagrabonds, the SOBs got on topto earn a hard fought victory byfour tries to one.

This defeat meant that thelads ended up in the Shield finalin a rematch against the otherbottom club, the Thai Legends.In what turned out to be one ofthe best games in the vets divi-sion, the Viagrabonds were out-standing in defence and were ledfrom the front by Kiwis DavidAdamson and Graeme Spence.

The scores were level at the

break with neither side manag-ing to score. The second half sawthe more experienced Viagra-bonds gain the upper hand andafter a period of sustained pres-sure, Ian Dacre went over in thecorner, following good work byprop Peter Stubely, for whatturned out to be the winning try.Scrum half Robert Brewermissed the conversion but the

terrorist attacks in Bombay. Tour-nament organizer Alain Brulfertsaid, “In total 16 teams enteredfrom 10 countries, and it’s beena great success. There were 14teams that couldn’t come in No-

vember due to the airport closuresand some of them had put downdeposits so we wanted to givethem another chance to play hereas soon as possible.”

Viagrabonds held on to win 5-0.So having lost every game dur-ing the weekend, the lads finallywon the one that mattered mostand returned to Phuket as ShieldChampions.

The BIS under-18 side per-formed brilliantly in their groupand lost narrowly in the cup finalto Dulwich Beijing in extra time,5-0. -Pat Cotter

Despite losing every game during the weekend, the lads finally won theone that mattered most, and returned to Phuket as Shield Champions.

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PYC regatta attracts diverse fieldIt was race time at the Phuket

Yacht Club as dinghies of allshapes and sizes competedin the second of a three

month series of regattas.The boats on display varied

from the speedy Multihulls to themore sedate Optimists, with agood mixture of Thai and foreignsailors competing. The daystarted early in order to take ad-vantage of the morning breezewith the first of three races com-mencing just after 10am.

The Optimist class, suitableonly for children due to the sizeof the boats, was the busiest witheight boats out on the water. Theother classes consisted of a di-verse mix of vessels including aWella trimaran and a number ofTasars.

According to race organizerKatie Gooch, “We put on a re-gatta at the end of last year andthe response was so good wedecided to do a three-month se-ries of regattas. There was arace in January, this race and thenthe final race is going to be inMarch, but we are going to carryon with the monthly regattas af-ter this series has finished.”

25 people took part in theFebruary regatta, competing inthree races in four differentclasses. As well as the Optimists,there were awards for the fast-

est Multihull, Monohull, and singlehanded boats.

The Monohull class wasfiercely contested with four iden-tical boats competing, meaningthat the first of the four Tasarsover the line would automaticallywin. After three races there wasnothing to separate MuzzarNordstrands’ Basic Instinct fromAndrew DeBruiens’ Slip Streamon points, but Basic Instinct tookthe honors, courtesy of havingmore first-place finishes.

The Multihull class featureda variety of different designs,meaning that the times were ad-justed via a handicap system.After the final scores had beencalculated, Rak Talay, withRoger Kingdom at the helm, wasdeclared the overall winner.

Flying the flag for Thailandin the single handed class wasNitikrang Nokda who triumphedon board Mo. Finally in the Opti-mists, Phillip Johansson, onPhuket Gazette, was the overallwinner and local lad, ChalitTayatsut, from Ao Yon, won thenovice class on Image Asia.

For Gooch it was particu-larly pleasing to see so many chil-dren racing. “We did a course forThai children last year and theresponse has been great. Two ofthe Thai children racing todaywere from the Sunshine Village,

they come here all the time andit’s a fantastic opportunity forthem to get to sail,” she said.

Ultimately, Phuket YachtClub would like to get enoughpeople racing to run the regattasevery Sunday. “We have boats

available to rent for people whowant to race but don’t own a din-ghy. Also there are always peoplewith their own boats here look-ing for crew. I’m sure there arepeople on the island with boats,or people who know how to sail

already, who would like to racebut just don’t know about us,”Gooch said. For more informa-tion on Phuket Yacht Club’smonthly races visit: www.phuket-yachtclub.info.

-James Goyder

The Monohull class was fiercely contested with four identical boats competing. After three races BasicInstinct took the honors.

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Design Patong

Bed Supperclub earmarks new venue for Phuket

Directors rehired the original design team that created the chic Bangkok venue and the result was a club interior inspired by the human ear, asbefits a venue with the moniker Sound Phuket.

-Daniel Ogunshakin

Phuket is in the vanguardof the drive to attracthigh-end tourism to Thailand, with an ever-grow-

ing cornucopia of first-class ho-tels, restaurants, bars, golfcourses and boating facilitiesavailable to its exclusive clientèle.High-end nightclubs, however,remain conspicuous by their ab-sence.

The über-stylish BedSupperclub in Bangkok has longbeen an integral part of thecapital’s ‘Hi-So’ nightlife scene.With its self-styled ‘dining in bed’theme, the iconic Bangkok venuehas been described as a combi-nation of upscale restaurant, club,art gallery, theater and stage – allmerged into one.

Seeking to plug the gap inPhuket’s up-scale after-darkmarket, the directors of BedSupperclub are now set open“Sound Phuket” – a sister venueto the vaunted Bangkok estab-lishment.

Like its elder metropolitansibling, Sound Phuket will hostregular themed events and enter-tain its guests with the help of topinternational DJs. David Bell,Sound Phuket’s General Man-ager, told the Gazette, “Most ofthe directors of Bed Supperclubholiday in Phuket quite frequently.Despite loving the island, theywere disappointed by the lack ofa high-end nightclub.

“These sentiments wereechoed by the Bed Supperclubcrowd in Bangkok and finally thedirectors decided that, rather thanwaiting for a venue to arrive, theywould open one themselves,” headded. The stunning new venueis being developed insideJungceylon shopping center andwill occupy an entire floor, cov-ering a total floor space of 1,200square meters.

The directors rehired theoriginal design team that createdthe chic Bangkok venue andcharged them with constructinga club that is eye-catching, mod-ern and stylish and will offer aunique clubbing experience, par-ticularly for Phuketians.

The result is a club interiorinspired by – and aestheticallymodeled on – the human ear, as

befits a venue with the monikerSound Phuket. Customers will beable to relax in comfortable ear-shaped seating pods, while thedancing podiums and the DJbooth also adopt the auriculartheme.

In a bid to ensure the high-est possible sound quality, a stateof the art sound system is beinginstalled to provide clubbers with

a truly world-class experience. Inaddition, the club’s interior hasbeen designed with virtually nosharp corners, further underliningSound Phuket’s attempts to pro-vide a venue that truly stands out.

One of the many stand-outfeatures of the club is set to be avast 19 meter LED screen thatruns the length of the bar, andwhich will be synched with the

music, providing clubbers with anambiance that is in keeping withthe DJ’s beats and rhythms.

Sound Phuket is scheduledto hold a soft opening in May, fol-lowed by a Grand Launch partyin June which is expected to at-tract some of Thailand’s highestprofile movers and shakers toPhuket.

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Arbitration versus Litigation

In the event of a dispute be-tween two parties, such asthat between a buyer andseller of property, the parties

may seek a resolution through ar-bitration as an alternative to liti-gation.

In recent times, the pro-cess of arbitration has becomeincreasingly popular in Thailand,particularly with foreignersseeking a transparent andclearly understandable means ofresolving disputes under foreignlegal jurisdictions.

The advantages of arbitra-tion are obvious. Usually, litiga-tion is time consuming and there-fore expensive.

What’s more, the languageused in court hearings is invari-ably Thai, and no foreign legalrepresentation is allowed, whichoften leads to communicationdifficulties.

Parties involved in an arbi-tration case can also benefit fromthe appointment of arbitratorswith an expertise in the area un-der dispute.

Arbitration also providesmore flexibility in terms of theparties’ individual requirementsregarding applicable laws, lan-

guage, place, date, time and soon.

Arbitration does, however,have some disadvantages, themost notable being that arbitra-tors are often not as familiar withthe relevant laws as a judgewould be.

The new Arbitration Act2545 came into force in 2002, andessentially follows theUNCITRAL Model Law.

The main arbitration body inThailand is the Thai ArbitrationInstitute, which facilitates the pro-cess of arbitration as well as es-tablishing and regulating the rulesof arbitration as they apply to rel-evant proceedings.

Parties in any given disputemay also elect to adopt individualor international arbitration rules.

Typically, parties enteringinto a contract for, say, the saleand purchase of property, willstipulate that arbitration shall bethe agreed means by which anydisputes shall be resolved.

It should also be noted thatthe right to appeal against anaward granted by an arbitrator isrestricted under the Thai Arbitra-tion Act. In this respect arbitra-tion may be seen to be at a dis-advantage compared with litiga-tion. This needs to be under-

stood by the parties prior toagreeing to arbitration as an in-strument for resolving any dis-putes that may occur.

Under the Arbitration Act,the decision of an arbitrator isbinding on the parties. In theevent a party refuses to complywith a granted arbitration award,the arbitration decision may besubmitted to a relevant Thai courtfor enforcement.

In summary, arbitrationmay be preferable to litigationas an alternative means of dis-pute resolution, considering thatforeigners – and foreign inves-tors – may not feel comfortablefiling a lawsuit under a foreignjurisdiction.

However, it is advisable toseek advice from a law firm orsimilar expert whose experi-ence in this regard can help toavoid mistakes, which may leadto possible unforeseen negativeconsequences.

www.documentsdoneright.com

This article is written byMichael Greth, Consultant ofthe Phuket based law firm In-ternational Law Office PatongBeach Co., Ltd. He can be con-tacted by email at michael@ilo-phuket.com or by phone at076-222191-5.

By Michael Greth

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Gardening in Eden part IIIPainting the canvas

When we talked be-fore about gardens,I let the large plants– the fast-growing

shrubs and palms – have their say.Not the most rapid growers.Shrubs such as the banana andthe papaya can go from seedlingto four meter tree in less than ayear. Unfortunately, they can looka bit unwieldy in a domestic gar-den: a banana planted in the nar-row bed beyondthe front wall pro-duced the usualattractive frondsand a healthy cropof fruit. But even-tually it had to go,since the enor-mous, fleshystems were domi-nating everythingwithin range, and,worse, threaten-ing to crack thewall. The papayashave found theirniche in thekitchen garden. Of that more an-other time...

Today we will have a lookat those less dominant plants thatwill help cover the bare areas inthe borders. First, some observa-tions. Nearly all shrubs in Thai-land are evergreen – most onlydrop their leaves little by little, andmore rapidly only as a sign ofstress. Some plants have suchattractive leaves that they aregrown primarily for their showyfoliage. So it is important to thinkof foliage as well as flowers.Then there will always be vibrantshades of green, once the gardenis established. Second: rememberthat most plants here in Phuketwill do the bulk of their growingin the rainy season, and then takea prolonged siesta during the hot,predominantly dry months fromDecember to May.

Having said that, shrubssuch as the cape honeysuckle(pyrostegia venusta), the Indianrubber vine (strophanthusgratus), the quezonia (clerod-endrum paniculatum), most va-rieties of ixora, and above all the

bougainvillea, are all shrubs thaterupt into bloom during the dryseason. On the other hand, thoseplants that flower for all or mostof the year, regardless of climaticconditions, are to be especiallyprized.

Third: if you want to orga-nize your flower beds in terms ofthe colors available to you –which blooms are likely to clashfor instance – note that blue flow-

ers are pretty muchnon-existent here. Inthis connection, tem-perate climes do bet-ter – think of Englishwoods spring-car-peted with bluebells,summer shows ofdelphiniums or corn-flowers. Such vibrantsky-blues and ultra-marines are presenteverywhere in Phu-ket’s skies and seas;paradoxically, not inits gardens. Minehas blue-ish purple

thunbergias (see pic), and thesuggestively named butterfly pea(clitoria ternata) which growswild around Nai Harn Lake. Butnot much else. So our floral pal-ette will consist of rich reds andyellows, of oranges and pinks andwhites. Enough I think.

Of course, Thais love for-mal gardens – witness the mani-cured parterres at SuvarnabhumiAirport, or, closer to home, thedisplays at Phuket Zoo. Thais arehere in good company: the desireto harness and control the won-drous excesses of nature, to showthat rational man could therebyexercise a beneficial effect on her,was a feature of European land-scape gardening from sixteenthcentury Hampton Court to theformal splendors of Versailles.Shakespeare wrote about this inHenry V, giving a Frenchman(Burgundy) a moving speechabout man’s neglect of MotherNature – with the result that ‘allher husbandry doth lie in heaps’.I wonder if the bard would feelthe same today...

Anyway, I don’t subscribe

to the formalist position. I wanteda garden in which plants couldgrow alongside each other with-out being clipped or color-coded.If I had a preference, it was forshrubs that flowered well orboasted attractive foliage, werereasonably hardy, and, wherepossible, smelt divine – both tomyself and to butterflies. So someof the first to be planted wereyear-round bloomers and easygrowers: fast-maturing allam-andas, oleanders (nerium), aRangoon creeper (quisqualis in-dica) with its clustered paniclesof pink-red floret, a rubber vine(cryptostegia) and the manifoldvarieties of hibiscus.

In search of a perfumedgarden, I plumped for jasmines,including the orange jasmine(murraya paniculata), choseshade-tolerant gardenias, bothdouble white and single yellowcultivars, the unusual flowers ofthe ylang ylang (artobotrysnexapetalus) and desmoschinensis (both fragrant), and thepopular shrub, wrightia religiosa– which is grown in pots every-where in Phuket. I also trans-planted a firebush (hamelia pat-ens) which I brought fromChalong to attract hummingbirds– how it hated being moved – andfinally, a buddleia paniculata. Ihad earlier tried to germinatesome buddleia seeds I broughtfrom England – unsurprisinglywithout success – but while thetropical variety only bears smallwhite racemes of flowers, itmakes up for its visual insignifi-cance by exuding the most in-tense of perfumes.

Earlier I listed some sea-sonal bloomers which are such afeature of Thai front gardens andpatios – ixoras and bougainvilleas.I planted the bougainvilleas wherethey perform best, against thewalls and in full sun, and put in arow of dwarf orange ixora – mysole concession to formal planting– in a curved bed with a brick sur-round. They are happy bunnies...

On the other hand, most ofmy canna lilies, so rampant in themonsoon rains, dislike the dry

conditions. They will bloom allyear, given moist conditions un-derfoot, but although mine aremostly dormant at present, theyare a prized bedding shrub herein Phuket: their underground tu-bers rapidly close gaps and thensend forth fleshy shoots whichmay exceed a meter before flow-ering. Cannas come in a rangeof colors: deep red (my favorite),white, yellow and orange, as wellas a pink-flowering variety whichgrows on the verges of ditchesand ‘klong’ around Rawai. Andthe lush foliage is a bonus – darkor light green leaves that reflectthe intensity or pallor of the head-

Nature& Nurture

By Patrick Campbell

high flowers. Thais call them‘poot - araaksa’ – a marveloussounding word. That brings meon to foliage plants...

Thunbergias

Canna lily Formal planting at Phuket Zoo

Orange hibiscus Rangoon creeper

Dr Patrick Campbell taughtEnglish Literature at a LondonUniversity, and as Visiting Pro-fessor at the Universities ofBritish Colombia and Colo-rado. He led the first MA inPerforming Arts in the UK.Author of five academic booksand numerous published ar-ticles, he recently completed anovel. He lives in Saiyuan,Phuket.

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Located high on the hillabove the Amari CoralBeach Resort at thesouth end of Patong

Beach, the stunning Villa WhiteHouse is less than two minutesdrive from two of Phuket’s out-standing beaches, high-qualityshopping, hundreds of interna-tional restaurants, and the world-famous Patong night scene.

Located in a quiet and re-laxed neighborhood, nestlingamong swaying palm trees, wa-terfalls and flowering gardens,this beautiful three-bedroomedvilla affords the resident peaceand tranquility with absolute pri-vacy. Built behind a three-meterwall with remote control securitygates, those who dwell within canenjoy total peace of mind. TheVilla White House features threemaster bedrooms, each providingmagical views across PatongBay and beyond.

The color of the interior atthe Villa White House is what onewould expect. The use of whitefloor tiles, white paint and stylishand chic furniture – throughoutthe majority of the property –exudes a sense of luxury and coolrefinement. Passing through thefoyer, one enters into the spa-cious and high-ceilinged livingroom/entertainment lounge. Com-plete with sound system, LCDTV, private bar, guest restroom,with direct access to the pool, thearea is designed to be the per-fect party room or a relaxing rainyday retreat. A Western kitchen islocated on the middle floor of thevilla, adjacent to the formal din-ing area. The kitchen is suppliedwith all the amenities required toprepare gourmet delights, whilethe dining area, featuring twoentirely glass walls, offers views

of the tropical gardens – beauti-ful during the day or by night.

The three master bedroomson the top floor display beautifulviews overlooking Patong Bay.Stylishly finished with polishedwooden flooring and furniture, theensuite rooms offer a differentlook from the other areas of thehouse, but the overall feeling ofluxuriance is retained. The ensuitebathrooms, like the rest of thevilla, are fully appointed with allthe latest amenities and are theepitome of style. Surrounding thehouse is a cultivated rainforest oflush tropical foliage and flowers.The sculpted feel of the exterioris complemented by well-posi-tioned statues and objets d’art,which, along with the carefullyselected plants, surround the cozyand fully automated swimmingpool and waterfall Jacuzzi.

Wireless ADSL internetruns throughout the villa andhardwire connections are avail-able in every room. The VillaWhite House has a proven trackrecord as a successful rentalproperty. Potential customers cantherefore view the property as abusiness investment as well as asecond home. Renting the VillaWhite House currently costs$350 dollars per night in the lowseason, $450 per night in highseason and $750 per night in thepeak season between December15 and January 15.

The Villa White House wasoriginally priced at 28.5 millionbaht. The owner, wishing to fa-cilitate a quick sale, is currentlyopen to offers and the propertyis available as freehold.

For more information con-tact Kay at Andaman Real Es-tate on 081-7370552 or email:whitehousephuket@gmail.com.

A villa fit for a presidentHome of the Week Patong

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PropertiesFor Sale

NAKA ISLAND

3 bedroom, 2 bathroomwith en suite facilities, finebeach location. Price: 7.5million baht. Call KhunSopit for further informa-tion. Tel: 081-344 4473.

FREEHOLD CONDORAWAI

27sqm or 54sqm. 2 stu-dio apartments, 200meters from the pier.Price 480, 000 baht. Tel:086-640 8914. Email:rawai1@yahoo.com

VILLA + LAND

for sale. Quick sale nearHeroines monument,12.9 million baht + clearland 2.5 million baht. Tel:084-690 7057.

KATA SEA VIEWLAND

4 rai prime land. 30-50mabove sea level, electric-ity, water. Price 11 millionbaht per rai. And extra 1-6 rai possible. Tel: 081-273 5047.

URGENT SALE3.15 MTB

120sqw. at Chaing Mai.Fully furnished. For morepicture and details on re-quest. Tel: 083-104 9301.Email: ferdinanddepk@hotmail.com

LUXURY NAI HARNPOOL VILLA

for sale or rent on 800sqmof land. 2 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, large living/din-ing room. Open westernkitchen. Fully furnished in-cluding washing machine.ADSL, nice garden, 9mpool, electric gate, carpark.Monthly and long termrates. Tel: 089-972 5378.

LOCH PALMPOOL VILLA

600sqm land, 230sqm livingspace, garden, 4 bedrooms,golf course view, on mainroad. Ready in 3 months.Partly custom made, fullyfurnished. Price all in, only14 million baht. Email:allservices29@gmail.com

PANORAMIC SEAVIEWPatong pool villa, brand new, 2bedrooms. Close to center. Only12 million baht. Tel: 087-2720303.

FREEHOLD PATONGNew condo, private road, se-curity, pools, fitness. Goodprices. Tel: 083-391 8720.

SALE OR RENT VILLABelow market price ( THB ).Normaly the villa can lease300000to 350000 monthly. ButSacrifice due to poor globaleconomy. It is the most expen-sive and most beutifull villa nextto Loch Palm golf couse. Wewould like to lease minimum 3years as following conditions.First year anualy 1.5m excludemanagment, utilities, any extracosts garden, swimming pooland repair costs , 2nd year 2mand last 3rd year 2.5m. Mustpay in advance each year. Noother deposit required. Or sale45m. For details, please emailme your interests at queenmarines@hotmail.com or call081-376 7395.

HERITAGE SUITES2 bedroom condo. 160sqm,4th floor, best view on project.Price: 7.6 million baht. ContactSujit. Tel: 089-119 1155.

PATONG 2 STOREYHOUSE

Soi Sainamyen, near Montesrestaurant. 2 bedrooms, office,shop, and living room. Priceonly 5.9 million baht. Tel: 087-272 0303.

HOUSE & FURNITUREFOR SALE

Single house, 60sqm. 2floors, 3 bedrooms and 3 toi-lets. In Chaiyapruek Villageat Land & House, Chalong.Good location and entrancefrom By-Pass road. Built 2years ago. Tel: 084-627 7001.

200 SQMPENTHOUSE

Full seaview in Patong.Two-floor penthouse with3 bedrooms, 3 bath-rooms, and 2 Jacuzzi.200 square meters.Construction will be com-pleted in April. 15 millionbaht. Call, fax or mail forfurther details. Tel: 084-667 9778, 085-055 0259.Fax: 076-512411. Email:frankcyberr@hotmail.com

HASIP PEE ROADPopular bar/restaurant, 40covers, owner's 2-bedroomapartment + 3 ensuite bed-rooms, and roof terrace –483 sq/m in total. Views overPatong Bay and jungle.Chanote title. 13.5 millionbaht. No agents. Tel: 084-842 1434. Email: colin.turpin@btinternet.com

CHANOTE, 29 RAIat 1.6 million baht per rai. Niceand cheap land 12 minutesfrom Phuket airport. Located200m from main road, electric-ity/ water well/ road access tothe land. Good for housingproject. Tel: 081-538 7050.Email: talayjan@yahoo.com

NICE PLOTnear Layan Hills Estate andpool villas project. Chanotetitle and road access on 4sides of the plot. 4.5 millionbaht. Tel: 081-538 7050.

PERFECT LANDNearly 2 rai at Bang Tao. Verygood location for business. 18million baht. No agents. Tel:086-944 2065, 087-689 9679.Email: tasuwan@hotmail.com

NEAR LAYAN HILLSESTATE

Half rai to 2 rais. 4 millionbaht per rai for quick sale!Chanote title, road and utili-ties. Ready to build house.Tel: 081-538 7050. Email:talayjan@yahoo.com

GUESTHOUSEBUSINESS

with 5 luxurious apart-ments directly on thebeach. Swimming pool, of-fice, pool bar and pond.Fully furnished. For sale orfor long term rent as abusiness. Tel: 081-8920761. Email: baannorbert@hotmail.com Please visitour website at the link be-low, then call or mail for fur-ther details. www.phuket-apartments.de

1 RAI FOR SALELocated in Pasak, CherngTalay. Sale or long term rent.Email: jgkg24@hotmail.com

HOUSES IN RAWAI,NAI HARN

Thai-style house, 640sqm,price: 1.1 million baht. House,price: 18 million baht. ContactNico. Tel: 085-7955383. Seewebsite at: www.warmwaterland.com

CHEAP LAND, AO LUEK3 rai, nice quiet area. 200mfrom golf course. Price only 1.2million baht. Tel: 081-272 8684.

RAWAI LANDAbsolute beach front. 700sqm,90 years lease. Price 6.5 mil-lion baht. Tel: 084-848 6139,086-279 9807.

VILLA, SALE OR RENTPrima Villa unit 4, KaronBeach. Forced sale throughterm. Payments over 9months offered for purchaseon 40% deposit for right buyer.Price 2.5 million baht belowestate prices. Price 10.75million baht. Cash purchase9.95 million baht. Contact Mr.Greg. Tel: 084-3279642. Con-tact Miss Kaew. Tel: 081-7194688. Email: greggordon2013@y7mail.com

NAI HARN PLOTSin best location, Soi Maya.Close to beach. 200m to BaanBua. 19sqm-1/2 rai. Waterdrainage level 4, undergroundelectric. Price 1.5-6 millionbaht. Tel: 086-684 5368. Email:bisop5@yahoo.co.uk

SINGLE HOUSE RAWAI300m from the beach. New200sqm, 2-storey house andguesthouse on 460sqm landwith wonderful view. 3-4 bed-rooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen,big living room and terraces.Easy to convert into two apart-ments. Furnished. Quick sale,reduced to only 5.5 million baht.Call David on 083-1814418.

BRAND NEWHOUSE, KATA

Semi-detached, 100sqm land.3 bedrooms, 24 hour security.Peaceful area, 2 mins tobeach. Quick sale 5.2 millionbaht. Contact Kay. Tel: 081-737 0552. Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com

VERY SPECIAL VILLAMust see. 5 star Marriott Hotelstyle. 3 bedrooms. Finest loca-tion Patong, breathtaking viewsfrom all levels. Excellent trackrecord for rental return. Previousprice 28 million baht. Quick saleto best offer. Contact Kay. Tel:081-737 0552. Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com

CHALONG TOWNHOME

This immaculate 3 Bedroomhome on a new estate ispriced to sell. Tel: 089-6521473. Email: anandaestates@yahoo.com

BEST BARGAININ PHUKET

Luxury 5 bed villa with10x5m pool and 5 sepa-rate bungalows. All in 1 raiof tropical gardens. Thaicompany available. Notonly a home but a busi-ness in Rawai. Only 14.9million baht. Tel: 086-2790837, 081-080 2930.Email: bricothailand@hotmail.com

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at www.phuketgazette.net

MUST SELLMOVING 14 MTB

5 mins to Kamala Beach,4 bed, 5 bath plus 2 cargarage. Studio apt abovelarge pool. Westernkitchen, furnished, UBC,WiFi. 370 m2 home on700 m2 of land. Qualitybuild inside-out. Tel: 084-850 0568.

FREEHOLD, RAWAI

27sqm, studio, furnished,200 meters from thebeach. Asking 580,000baht. Tel: 086-940 8914.Email: rawai1@yahoo.com

UNIQUEOPPORTUNITY

for a beautiful house, NaiHarn. 1 bathroom, hotshower, electrical shavingsockets. Small storeroom.Furniture included: 2 king-size beds, 2 wardrobes, 2dressing tables with mir-rors, sofa set, wall cabinet,29 inch TV. Equippedkitchen: 5 piece woodendining set, microwave,toaster. Veranda with 2 an-tique style sitters, glasstable. Cable TV, phoneline. Price 1.2 million bahtfor 15 year lease. ContactKay. Tel: 081-737 0552.Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com

2 RAWAIPOOL VILLA

sale/lease. Land, com-pany, pool villa with 7bedrooms. 350 meterfrom beach, finance avail-able. Tel: 086-940 8914.Email: rawai1@yahoo.com

DOUBLE VILLA INKATA

Panoramic sea views - 5bedrooms, 466sqm livingspace, 36sqm pool withJacuzzi, 4 minutes fromKata Beach. Ready tomove into. Only 24 millionbaht. Email: allservices29@gmail.com

PANORAMICSEA VIEW

Karon land for sale. 15rai. Chanote title. Hillside,panoramic sea view,quiet area. Very good lo-cation for business. 15million baht per rai. Noagents. Please contactby email: allservices29@gmail.com

VERY NICE SEAVIEWLAND

same as Soi Villas Solitude,Na-Kok, Chalong. 8 rai landfor sale, Chanote title. Canbuy separate. Price 7 millionbaht per rai. Contact to see.Tel: 087-689 9679.

LAND AT PA KHLOK

49 rai, nice flat land. Chanote,2.5km from Heroines’ Monu-ment. 1.7 million baht per rai.Tel: 083-180 2143.

COCONUTISLAND LAND

for sale. 4.5 rai. Chanote,hillside panoramic seaview, close to beach. 14million baht. Please call K.Bouddha. Tel: 089-2900484.

NEW HOUSE INNAI HARN-RAWAI

for sale or rent. 3-storyvilla, sea view, hill view,garden, pool, 4 bed-rooms with 2 en-suitebathrooms, 6 bath-rooms, ADSL, Jacuzzi.Big living room, kitchen/dining, laundry room. 5aircons. 8m x 3.5m pri-vate pool. 2 parkingspaces. Tel: 081-6779837, 089-646 4786.Email: sync_koji@hotmail.com

BANGTONG HILLSIDEKATHU

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,swimming pool, 73 sq wah.Price: 4.6 million baht. Tel:089-908 4873.

80 RAI FOR SALE,CHANOTE

Located at Natai Beach. 15minutes drive from SarasinBridge. Price 1.6 million bahtper rai. Tel: 081-538 7050.Email: talayjan@yahoo.com

SURIN BEACHLand on Soi Haad Surin2 for sale. 2.2 Rai, 5 minwalk to Surin Beach. Tel:082-087-88306112.

BARGAIN BUILDINGPatong, Bangla Rd area. Huge,4 storey, 320sqm. Excellentrentals. Offers welcome. Noagents. Tel: 087-881 7600.

BANGLA SUITESSEAVIEW CONDO

Best 5-star furnishedcondo in the heart of theaction, available to 4 own-ers from:US$ 120,000 for Sept,Oct and Nov each year.US$.190,000 for Dec, Janand Feb.US$ 160,000 for Mar, Aprand May.US$ 140,000 for June,July and Aug.Share expenses - fullyserviced and managed.Rent out or use. Excellentreturns on investment. Tel:081-895 7112. Email: bl@marbella.net

PERFECT LANDFOR SALE

on the main road toCherng- Talay and Surin. 43rai, 1ngan, 85sq wah. Forsale by owner. 5.5 millionbaht per rai. Tel: 081-956-2406. Email: phatsarar@gmail. com

HILL HOUSE ATKATA

for sale. Sea view,600sqm for total area.Two-story house with 3bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,2 kitchens, parking,pool. Nice location, 5minutes to Kata Beach.Can adapt for 2 apart-ments for rent. Pleasetake a look and ask forprice ono. Tel: 087-6899679.

3 BEDROOM, 2BATHROOM

pool villa. Large pool, sala, fullyfurnished, 3 air-conditions, 7fans. Contact Peter. Tel: 080-5203856. Or contact May. Tel:086-2182438 (Thai).

2 BEDROOM VILLAfor sale. Fully furnished.Patong, seaview. Tel: 086-270 6454. Email: uraiinma@hotmail.com

KATHU LAND1,900sqm, lake view. Price 5million baht. Tel: 086-270 6454.Email: uraiinma@hotmail.com

EXCEPTIONAL OFFERSea view villa, 3 bedrooms,swimming pool, parking area,semi-furnished. Rooms arespacious and the villa can ac-commodate 2 - 3 families.Exceptional price: 10 millionbaht. No agents, no brokers.Tel: 076-270863. Email:paolofilipelli@yahoo.com

SAI YUAN / RAWAI280sqm of Chanote land for saleat 2 million baht. Alternatively canpay in 3 installments of 700,000baht each. Call or mail for de-tails. Tel: 081-537 7137. Email:sunisadia@hotmail.com

ON THE BEACH2 bedroom apartment in northPatong. Foreign freehold, topfloor, swimming pools. 9.7million baht. Tel: 086-2765117 Email for photos. Email:jihshand@gmail.com

BEST INVESTMENT INPATTAYA!

A new condotel project is nowavailable for pre-sales bookingreservations. Located in theheart of Pattaya, walking dis-tance to all giant hypermarketsand vibriant nightlife district. Pricestarting from only 1.4 millionbaht. Hurry, reserved now beforefully sold out. Tel: 038-716222,089-200 3222. Email: enquiries@eastpointpattaya.com

BALINESE POOL VILLA2-3 bedroom with built-in furni-ture, A/C, living room, kitchen,garden. Price 10.6 millionbaht. Tel: 076-289900, 081-968 3671. Fax: 076-613114.Email: eve@twovillas.com

VILLA URGENT SALE4 beds, 6 baths, private pool(4x12) with jacuzzi, securitysystem, solar hot water, salaand landscape garden on a1,606sqm land. More than400sqm of living area. Specialprice at 18 million baht. Email:nisaya19@yahoo.com

LAND IN NAI HARNon Soi Naya, 452sqm. 1km tobeach. Great location. Price3.9 million baht. Tel: 085-7932667.

LAND IN PHANG NGAfor sale. 9.8 rai working fruitfarm. 300+ trees, 5 fishponds, 2 farm houses suit-able for fishing park, 5 kmsfrom Phang Nga, 45 mins toPhuket airport. Chanote title.Deed 5,800,000 baht Tel: 086-274 0056 English or 085-1510823 Thai.

AAAH PANORAMA4 rai with view of Phang Nganear Mission Hills. 8 millionbaht. See also the ad below,headlined, simply, "Pan-orama". Tel: 087-267 5376.Email: w.gabrielle@gmail.com

PANORAMA4 rai of high land with viewof Phang Nga Bay, nearMission Hills Golf Club.Price now SLASHED toonly 8 million baht for the lot.Tel: 087-267 5376. Email:w.gabrielle@gmail.com

KHAO LAK VILLANewly built villa in pristine lo-cation 20 km north of KhaoLak. 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom.Big community swimmingpool shared by 9 houses. 600meters to a true paradisebeach. 4.25 million baht. Tel:081-892 1097. Email: info@swethai-realestate.com

CHEAP LAND SALE7 Rai Maikhao Beach. Chanote,public street, 1.9 million baht. Tel:080-719 3785.

CHERNG TALAY LAND900sqm, great location,Chanote title. Price 3.4 millionbaht. Tel: 086-047 2463. Email:jimi_chance@hotmail .co.uk

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BEAUTIFULNAI YANG LAND

9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 min-utes to Phuket airport. Ask-ing price: 120 million baht.Chanote. Must see. Noagents. Please contact viaby email: allservices29@gmail.com

CONDO FORSALE/RENT

at Phuket Asia Land,Surin Beach. Sale: 6.5million baht. Rent: 30,000 baht per month with100, 000 baht deposit.Tel: 089-474 0461. Email:info@methaya.com

15 MILLION BAHT

Patong, sea view, 60sqw2-storey house. 2 bed-rooms with balconies, 2bathroom, air-con, fully fur-nished. Chanote. Price 15million baht ono. Tel: 087-270 9093.

PHUKET COUNTRYCLUB

Duplex renovation projectdirectly on 15th fairway forsale. Reduced price. Seewww.fairway15.com Tel:081-894 1994.

NEW BUILDINGFOR SALE

in busy area, Soi Sai NamYen, Patong Beach.

* 4-storey

* 8 apartments on floors 2,3 and 4

* Chanote title

* Electricity, water

* 2 minutes to the beachAsking price:

52 million baht.Tel: 087-270 9093,

081-868 7676.

AO POR LANDFOR SALE

150 rai. Nor Sor 3 Gor,sea view. Priced from 2.5million baht per rai. Noagents. Please contactby email: allservices29@gmail.com

NAI HARNPOOL VILLA SALE!

5-year-old pool villa on850sqm of land. 3 bed-rooms, 2 bathrooms, Euro-pean kitchen, living room.2 terraces, big garage,carport, tropical garden.Quiet area. 6.5 millionbaht. NO BROKER!! !Tel:+66-86-682 9709. Email:weidner@loxinfo.co.th

HOUSE IN ANUPHASFOR SALE

60sq.wah, 3 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, kitchen. 3.7million baht. For more details,please call 081-691 2526.

NEW HOUSE FORSALE/RENT

In Srisuchart Grandville3, not far from Tesco Lo-tus. 3 bedrooms 2 bath-rooms, 1 car park andlittle garden. Very nicehouse contact to comesee at 087-2770978 orkoyangle99@hotmail.com

FREEHOLD, PATONG28SQM

studio, fully renovated and fur-nished, brand new. Price 1.95million baht. Tel: 089-971 5664.

NICE 1/2 RAI LANDIN RAWAI

Flat and quiet location behindthe Phuket Shell Museum inRawai. Pond view, large con-crete road, electricity, Chanotetitle. Ready to build on. 3.9million baht. Tel: 089-5890085, 081-091 1097. Email:micsta75@hotmail .com

PATONG TOWER63 SQM

Renovated, freehold, 2 rooms,terrace, nice view, pool, 200meters to beach. Furnished,TV, WiFi, 2 aircons. 4.6 mil-lion baht. Tel: 02-392 9327,086-976 0809.

GREAT BARGAIN,KATA HOME

4 months old. 4 bedrooms,maid’s room, home theatreroom. Cathedral ceilings,quality finishings throughout.Furniture and appliances in-cluded. 12m pool, roof ter-race, elevator. Original price28.9 million baht. New pricebelow construction cost 16.9million baht ono. 60% financ-ing available at 5.5% interestfor 7 years. Contact Kay. Tel:081-737 0552. Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com

SHOPHOUSE ANDGUESTHOUSE

for sale. Karon beach. Formore information, please con-tact at Tel: 084-670 4308.Email: amorn9999@yahoo.com

PRIME LAND, CHANOTE4,844sqm. Good location invalley surrounded by rubbertrees. Few mins to new interna-tional school, 10 mins Thalangfresh market. Total price 5.9million baht, can sell in smallerpieces. Contact Kay. Tel: 081-737 0552. Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com

PATONG CONDOTEL100% freehold for foreigners,own name Chanote title.28sqm, fifth floor condo. Bath-room, kitchenette. Air con, fan,hot water. Furnished Europeanstyle with Koncept furniture.Fridge, TV, DVD surround sys-tem. Swimming pool. Securityand parking maintenance fee500 baht per month. Price 1.95million baht. Contact Kay. Tel:081-737 0552. Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com

BEACH LANDKOH YAO YAI

8 rai direct beach front land, 80mto the beach. Public road andwater at the back. White sand,no rocks, beautiful view, with roadside house on it. Priced to sell.Tel: 081-649 3557. Email:ken@phuketlifestyle.com

LAND INLAND AND HOUSES

for sale. 80sqm in Land andHouses. Good price. Tel: 086-332 0864.

CHALONG TOWN HOMEThis immaculate 3 Bedroomhome on a new estate ispriced to sell. Tel: 089-6521473. Email: anandaestates@yahoo.com

SEA VIEW APARTMENTSimply the best value sea viewin Phuket. 2 bed, 2 bath, 140sqm apartment neighboringthe new Ao Po Grand Marina.A very up and coming area anda great investment at 8.5mbaht. Tel: 086-943 1601. Email:combe007@yahoo.com

4 RAI SEAVIEW PLOTAO POR

Gently sloping hillside plot behindAo Por Beach Road, East coast.Tel: 076-528014, 087-270 5959.Email: gdublanko@gmail.comFor further details, please see ourwebsite at www.aoporphuket.com

LAUNCHING NEWPROJECT

The only brand new houses(4) coming up soon in Rawai.Best location for living or vaca-tion home. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath-rooms, carpark for 2, swim-ming pool. Land size: 400sqm. Financing available over10 to 20 years for Thai and for-eigner 70% down, 3% interestpreapproved don't need toshow anything. Call for more in-formation. Tel: 084-626 8105.

SALE OR RENT STUDIONew freehold in Patong,46sqm. Fully furnished, pool.Price 2.9 million baht. Tel: 089-728 4005. Email: thamad17@yahoo.com

BEAUTIFUL THAI HOUSEon new building plot, 10.2m by7.3m. Living room, bedroom,kitchen, WC downstairs, bararea. Easy to extend bedroom.Teakwood walls, floors, stairs.Peaceful location in Kathu, 5mins to Patong. Great invest-ment. Price 4.9 million baht.Tel: 086-268 8701.

CHALONGOPPORTUNITY

Brand new garden villa, 3 bed-rooms. On easy vendor finance.Tel: 089-652 1473.

GIVE ME1 MILLION BAHT

and I will give you a house inKata Beach with a year to paythe remaining 2.5 million baht.Tel: 084-840 5834.

EXCELLENT 3 BR HOUSEThis Swiss designed home withluxury fittings includes 3 bed-rooms, 3 baths, a utility room, 4aircon units, quality furniture,and a lovely garden setting withremote controlled security gate.The home is located in a gatedcommunity with club house,swimming pool, etc. Call theowners to buy at 7.9 millionbaht. Tel: 081-895 7727. Email:info@axiominvestments.com

PRESTIGEBUILDING LAND

with stunning seaview inPatong Bay. 2.5 and 1.5 raiadjacent to Baan Yin Dee Bou-tique Hotel. Tel: 081-893 2970.

NICE 2-STOREY HOUSE

Perfect house for a family, readyto move in. Five bedrooms andbathrooms, close to CentralFestival and Rawai Beach. Tel:081-891 5296. Email: hkthomesale18@yahoo.com For fur-ther details, please see ourwebsite at www.jikkycar.com

TOWN HOUSENEAR BIS

Sale or rent. 3 bedroom, 2bathroom, 2-story. Sale: 1.8million baht or rent: 12,000baht per month. Opposite BoatLagoon. Tel: 081-979 3369.

WHITE HOUSE, GREATLOCATION

Please contact for viewing. Tel:076-273466. Fax: 076-273-466. Email: pen@phuketpropertytrip.com For further de-tails, please see our website atwww.phuketpropertytrip.com

FOREIGN FREEHOLDCONDOMINIUM

One bedroom, ground floor withpoolside balcony. Located inthe heart of Patong. Includescar-parking space. Price: 5.9million baht negotiable. Tel: 087-887 9070. Email: ianscondo@yahoo.com

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PropertiesFor Rent

KAMALABEACHFRONTVILLAS

Fully furnished to a high stan-dard. Western kitchen, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,lounge and dining areas.Large balcony overlookingswimming pool and land-scaped garden. Stunningsea views, only meters fromthe beach. Privately gated,parking and storage. UBCand ADSL. Includes dailycleaning and washing, pool& gardening service. Dailyrental 8,000 baht, monthlyrental 120,000 baht. ContactKhun Suchada. Tel: 084-8436837. Email: suchada_villas@hotmail.com

RAWAI POOLGUESTHOUSE

Private bedroom, bath-room, aircon, ADSL, Wi-Fi, cable TV. 3,500 bahtweekly. Tel: 086-9408914. Email: rawai1@yahoo.com

HOUSE FOR RENT/SALE, RUNGRAVEE

Near Phuket Airport.Twinhome with 2 bed-rooms. Ready to stay. Tel:089-133 4447.

NEW HOUSE FORRENT, THALANG

Close to Laguna. Fully fur-nished, 2 bed, 2 bath, hotwater, washing machine,ADSL. 10 mins to BangTao Beach and LayanBeach. Mountain view.15,000 baht per month.Tel: 089-874 2960. Email:wawa.phuket@gmail.com

NICE AND COZYHOUSE FOR RENT

Furnished and excellent lo-cation, 5 mins from Rawaiand Nai Harn beaches.162sqm. 2 bed rooms withprivate bathrooms. 1 guesttoilet. 3 aircons. Large liv-ing, dining room. Tele-phone line with ADSL.Free water supply andgarbage collection service.Please contact K. Nui. Tel:087-383 0936.

RAWAI BEACHPOOL VILLA

1, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, bath-room, aircon, ADSL, cableTV. 15,000 baht per month.Tel: 086-940 8914. Email:rawai1@yahoo.com

RAWAI BEACHFRONT

house for rent. 3 bedrooms,aircon. True TV, furnished.Contact Gina. Tel: 089-6499939.

VILLA IN PARADISE

Stunning new villa nearRawai Beach, 3 bed-room, 2 bathroom. Guestvilla, 1 bedroom, 1 bath-room, pool table room,full aircon, ADSL, sat TV,furnished, private pool,tropical gardens. Min 6months, price 80,000baht per month. Tel: 089-073 1180.

SEA VIEWAPARTMENT

in Patong Sky Inn. Roomwith full equipped for longterm. 9th floor (minimum 1month) electricity andcharges not included. TV,DVD, aircon, hot water, toi-lets, shower, fridge, micro-wave, and safe. 13,000 /month, 800/day. Tel: 080-040 8622. Email: mavieenthailande@hotmail.frWebsite: www.christianes-blue.com

HOUSE NEARSUANLUANG

for rent. 1.5 km from Cen-tral festival 86 sq wah, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1bathtub, fully furnished, 5aircons, European kitchen,resthouse, garden, Call MrMongkon. Tel: 084-0628040.

EXCEPTIONAL OFFERSea view villa, 3 bedrooms,swimming pool, parking area,semi-furnished. Rooms arespacious and the villa can ac-commodate 2/3 families.Price: 420,000 baht per year.Tel: 076-270863. Email:paolofilipelli@yahoo.com

3 & 4 B/R HOUSES2 different houses available forrent. 1st house has 3 bedroomsin a private secure estate. 2ndhouse has 4 bedrooms withprivate pool. Contact for prices,more details and inspection. Tel:089-589 0085, 081-091 1097.Email: micsta75@hotmail.com

CHALONG BEACHHOUSES

Furnished, 3 bedrooms.Internet, Cable TV, swimmingpool. Price from 11,000 bahtper month. Tel: 089-470 6104.

HOUSE IN CHALONGfor rent, near Palai Beach. 3bedrooms, air-condition, ADSLTel: 089-728 8311.

HOUSESFROM WELLTA

Renting or buying a house onmy island? Maybe I can helpyou. My name is Wellta. Call0 8 1 - 968 0 3 0 9 . E m a i l :info@houseinphuket.comwww.houseinphuket.com

50% OFFFROM THE LEASE

In the past the villa could leaseUS$39000 monthly. The villa islocated in Panwa Cape with360 degree sea view. 100mhigh on hill not far from SriPanwa. The house has sev-eral bedrooms with antique fur-niture, marble and teakwoodfloors. One of the best inPhuket. 2,500sqm with 2,800sqm of garden. Part of car parkand swiming pool is beingrenovated.Due to economy,we would like to lease the villaat very very low price. But mustmeet minimum of 5 years offollowing conditions. The leaseexcludes maids service, man-agement fees, electric andwater bills. The excluded ex-penses cost 70,000(BTH)monthly. The lease must bepaid annually in advance. Firstyear 8.4m, 2nd year 9.5m 3rdyear 11m 4th year 13m and 5thyear 15m. Or sale for US$10million. Anyone interested inthe above, please call Pensri at081-535 5910 or email to vanich@phuket.ksc.co.th We willemail you photos and etc.

2 BED APARTMENTSEA VIEWS

Fully equipped with all westernfacilities including TV, DVD, sat-ellite, washing machine, fullkitchen, communal swimmingpool & entertainment area. Tel:083-550 5958. Send email to:simoncoppinger@yahoo.co.uk

4 BEDROOM HOUSEFOR RENT

Unusual 4 bedroom housewith stupendous sea views,halfway between Rawai andLaem Promthep. 100,000baht per month for a 12 monthlease. Tel: 081-788 6078. Fax076-289280. Or sent to email:andrewcolinwhittaker@hotmail.com

KATA LUXURYAPARTMENTS

New, fully furnished, 1 or 2bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,full aircon. Large Westernteak kitchen and bath,130sqm, large seaviewterrace, pool, parking.Weekly, monthly andlong-term rates available.Serviced also available.Tel: 089-592 6890. Email:north8west98@yahoo.com

SINGLE HOUSEfor rent. Thalang monument,3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.Tel: 081-537 0033.

PATONG APARTMENT300 meters to the beach,clean, modern, aircon, TV,fridge, double bed, pool, park-ing. Tel: 081-082 5707. For fur-ther details, please see ourwebsite at http://www.phuket-accommodation.info

VACANT ROOMSOR HOUSES

360 degree, panoramic seaview in Cape Panwa. 1,800sqmvilla with 2,200 sqm garden. Theroom is monthly US$1,500 orthe house monthly, US$25,000. Golf Course view in LochPalm. The new house is850sqm with 1,500sqm gar-den. The room monthly isUS$500/month or housemonthly, US$5,500/month. In-clude satellite, water, electric billand management fees. Pleasecall for details. Tel: 082-4182188. Email: travelman.more@gmail.com

13,000 BAHT PERMONTH

New house, fully furnished,65sqwah. Private area, 50meters from Lotus (Chaofa),ADSL. 70/76 Phuket Villa 3,Soi 8/1. Tel: 081-537 6045.

NEW SINGLE HOUSEfor rent. Yoo Charoen Village,3km from Laguna Phuket, 2telephone lines, ADSL, 3 bed-room, 2 bathrooms, warm wa-ter, aircon. Price 14,000-18,000 per month. (Eng) Tel:087-417 2757, (Thai) 087-4172756.

30 RAI IN TOWNNear Dowrung School. Longlease. Tel: 081-691 2526.

LAGUNA TOWNHOMEGolf course view, long-termonly (min. 12 months).75,000 baht per month.Tel: 076-305595. 089-8736151. Fax: 076-362324.Email: stuartr@lagunaphuket.com

PROPERTY OWNERSTel: 076-288654, 081-396 3941.Email: maydayphuket@gmail.com If you have a property orroom for rent, please see ourwebsite at the link www.maydayphuket.com

B.L. APARTMENTNew in Kathu. Big rooms, 1bedroom, 1 living room,aircon, cable TV, ADSL, hotshower, garden, car park.8,000 baht per month. Tel:081-692 3163.

RAWAI HOUSEfor rent. Long or short

term, fully furnished, pool.For further details, please

see our website atwww.ferienthailand.com

KATHU GOLFVIEW VILLA

4 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, bigpool, 4km to BIS. OverlookingLoch Palm Golf course. Quiet,on top of private hill. Fur-nished, Wi-Fi, True TV. Longterm: 65,000 baht a month.Contact K. Noi. Tel: 087-2698492.

PATONG TOWERCONDO - A BEAUTY

Beautiful Patong TowerBeach Condo with stun-ning 280 degree pan-oramic views of the sea,mountains. and town.Large outdoor patio andwrap around balcony.Completely renovated,internet and washingmachine. Available fromFebruary 18th, 2009.Tel: (011) (86) 13816344147. For further details,www.PatongTowerRental.com

CHALONG CIRCLETown home, 2 bedrooms. Tele-phone, cable TV, air-condition.Tel: 089-652 1473.

LARGE 2 BEDCONDO (NEW)

Recently completed, lightand spacious with rooftoppool. Comfortable living inthe centrally located SoiSan Sabai. Tel: 089-7325769. Or sent to email:sparky1977@btinternet.com

HOUSE, VILLASUANLUANG

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2air-conditions. Price 14,000baht per month. Tel: 089-4729895.

SINGLE HOUSEnear Mission Hill. Price 5,000baht per month. Tel: 083-6491218.

RESTFUL HOUSE2 bedrooms, 2 toilets andshower. TV, 2 carports. 8kmfrom town. Price 12,000 bahtper month. Tel: 089-471 4810.

HOUSE IN RAWAIfor rent. Fully furnished,

private pool, ADSL,3 bedroom, 3 bathroom.

Tel: 081-606 7410.

KAMALA BEACHHOUSE

for rent, 2 bedroom. Price20, 000 baht monthly or forsale 3.9 million baht. Con-tact more details. Tel: 086-277 3381.

HOUSE IN KATHUFurnished 2 bedroom home in anice and Quiet area. For long termrent at 10,000 baht per month. Tel:086-940 2227. Or sent to email:paulstrong23@hotmail.com

SURIN APARTMENT50 sqm, pool, kitchen, 1 bedroom.10,000 baht. Tel: +46-8-40818820, +46-70-417 8531. Email:matsivarbergstrom.spray.se

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HouseholdItems

HouseholdServices

VILLA MANAGEMENTby self-employed person.I have 7 years’ experiencewith real estate and prop-erty management inAustralia.Have workedwith hotel management inPhuket resorts for 3 years.I provide high-quality ser-vice and villa managementat fair prices. Can carry outprofessional duties set outin the management agree-ment, including house-keeping & maintenance ofproperty. Can organizeflight tickets and activitiesas well as other requests.P l e a s e c o n t a c t f o rm o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a tTel:087-100 6111. Email:luckypam@gmail.com

NAI HARN BEACHBUNGALOWS

for rent. 1 studio room fully fur-nished, fridge, cable TV. Air-con-dition, hot water. Balcony, gar-den, maid. Price 300 baht perday. Tel: 081-691 3029. Email:silanachai@yahoo.com

RAWAI STUDIOAvailable March 17. Only 500meters to beach. Kitchen,AC, Internet, Cable TV, DVD/CD. 6,500 baht per month.Tel: 084-707 4373. Email:mauigreg@hotmail.com

HOLIDAY FLATLONG-TERM

Nice big apartment and bun-galows for long-term rent. Tel:076-333242, 089-651 7818.Fax: 076-333243. Email:horstkaron@yahoo.com Forfurther details, please see ourwebs i t e a t h t t p : / / cap t -horst.com

GUEST ROOMSAVAILABLE

Nang Noi's - double room,affordable accommoda-tion. Call or mail for details.Tel: 089-732 5769. Email:ketsuda@btinternet.com

APARTMENTS POOL &VIEW

1 or 2 bedroom apartment, seaview penthouse, swimming pool,car park. Quiet and safe. Hillsidelocation, cable TV, free WiFi, fullyserviced. Best rates. Long- orshort-term. Please contact us fordetails. Tel: 076-296621, 081-691 6147. Fax 076-344689.Email: info@baansuanvilla.de

STUDIO ROOMS,PATONG

Rent daily, monthly. Newly fur-nished, studio has pool. Goodprice. Tel: 089-728 4005. Email:thamad17@yahoo.com

APARTMENT INPATONG

Fully furnished, aircon, hotwater, internet, big pool.Short and long-term rent.Tel: 076-341562. Email:corner@royalparadise.com

2 BEDROOMSAPARTMENT

85sqm. Ful ly furnished,aircon, cable TV, new condoin Patong with pool and secu-rity. Long term. Please con-tact for more information. Tel:0 8 1 - 8 9 1 5 6 0 2 . E m a i l :Jankie@bali-kitesurfing.org

APARTMENT INPATONG

House also available in BenjamasHousing Complex. Tel: 076-344922, 081-719 7092. Email:info@bluewaterphuket.com Formore details please see http://www.bluewaterphuket.com

APARTMENT & ROOMIN PATONG

Apartment for long term rent.12,000-20,000 baht permonth. Rooms from 800-1,500 baht per night. Tel:0 7 6 - 5 1 2 1 5 1 o r 0 8 9 -290 9567. Or send email:info@brommathaihouse.comFor pics, see our website at:www.brommathaihouse.com

SURIN / BANGTAO APTTwo bedroom apartment at ClubLersuang. Fantastic facilities forshort / long term rent. Tel: 076-271870, 087-079 0650. Email:martinandlizelle@yahoo.com

LUXURY HOLIDAYRENTALS

Pool, internet, quality furnish-ings. Near Laguna. Price2,000-3,000 baht per day. Tel:089-594 4067.

LONG TERM RENTALNEEDED

for 1-3 years. 4-5 bedrooms,3-4 bathrooms. Also need air-condition, ADSL, parking. Nopool required. Kathu orChalong area. Can pay maxi-mum 30,000 baht per month.Tel: 080-624 7060.

ENGLISH PLUMBERProfessional service, includ-ing electrics, water, sealing,home refurbishment. Dam-age free quote. Call Richard.Tel: 083-175 0485. Email:williamsrichy@gmail.com

GUESTHOUSE ATCHALONG

aircondition, hot water, Cable TV,free internet, ADSL, new building.Price 5,000 per month or 400baht per day. Tel: 085-888 5144.

QUALITY BUILDINGSERVICES

Renovations, construction,carpentry, real wood, par-quet, painting. Contact K.Pueng for additional details.Tel: 087-270 9093 or K. Ne atTel: 087-689 9679 (English/Thai). Email: allservices29@gmail.com

PHUKET HOMEMAINTENANCE

Construction, renovation,electricians, plumbers, car-penters, painters, tilers, gar-deners, keycard setting, sandwash and gutter. Contact K.Rin. Tel: 084-193 5124. Email:phukethomemaintenance@yahoo.com

LAND WANTEDI want to buy +/- half a rai.Should be in a good neighbor-hood located anywhere fromfrom Kathu to Naiharn. Makeme a low price offer. Email:nong.kudeephan@gmail.com

BUY CONDO CASHLooking for apartment. 1 or 2beds, sea view Patong-Kata.Payment from offshore ac-count. Please send to email:jeanp22002@yahoo.com

SHOPHOUSE WANTEDFOR RENT

Shophouse wanted near Surin,Bangtao or Cherntalay! Officespace and workshop needed.Tel: 080-075 0700. Email:contex.phuket@hotmail.com

12 MONTH LEASE6-12 month lease wanted on asecure house with garden andpool in Nai Harn, Rawai, Kata, orKathu. Must be dog-friendly andhave Internet connection. Canpay up to 40,000 baht permonth. Pleaser send to email:robinldonovan@gmail.com

FLAT OR HOUSEfrom October 8 until March2009. Could be in Phuketor Krabi, including KohLanta. The importantthings are seaside (or atleast sea view) and aswimming pool. Two bed-rooms, for a couple. Nopets and no parties. Canbe a quiet location. Email:office@neubrasilien.at

APARTMENT SWAPI am looking to swap rental ofmy Sydney 2 bedroom apart-ment for a Patong apartmentfrom December 15 to March27, 2009 – or part thereof.My apartment has aircon,cable TV, and Internet. Fivemins to city and beaches.Tel: +61-2-9904 2073, +61-4 3 0 - 2 1 8 11 0 . E m a i l :mbohlsen@gmail.com

HOLIDAY HOMElooking for your holidayhome. Want to rent/ownproperties in Phuket?The Network Property,your trusted agency inPhuket, can provide thebest quality available forr e n t a l s a n d s a l e s .Please call 084-6268105, 086-478 0201or visit our website atwww.thenetworkproperty.com

I HAVE BUYERSfor low-priced condos. Pleasesend pics + information toemail: info@phuket-villa-property. com

URGENT NEED, KATAAREA

Room, bungalow or apt wantedin or around Kata, Chalong orRawai area. Max rent: 15,000baht per month. URGENT - Ineed it NOW. But if you areoutside the area mentioned,please don't reply to this ad.Email: micke22c@telia.com

NEED ROOM NOWI need a room or condo inPatong from February untilmiddle or end of June. My bud-get is 12,000 baht per month -maximum. Can pay in ad-vance. Mail me and I can callyou back. Tel: +46-22-654304,+46-70-363 3175. Email:roeltgen@hotmail.com

WANTED IN PATONGI will be in Patong from 23Febuary until 17 May. I amlooking for a room to rent.Must be clean; be located inPatong; and have aircon andhot water. I can pay approx10,000 baht per month. Kindlyemail details, pics and prices.Email: userjn34@tiscali.co.uk

NEED HOUSE, LONGTERM

Need house for up to 10years. Require 4 bedrooms,access to pool (not neces-sarily private), internet ac-cess, acceptance of pets,and no through-traffic. Itshould be in Phuket Town ornorth of it. Tel: 089-648 4340.Email: robert@mrlob.com

1 WEEK VILLA RENTALOur family of five will be visit-ing Mar 21-28 and are lookingfor a villa with a pool near abeach. Please provide price,photos and references. Tel:+81-80-3315 3921. Email:ksa3ch@yahoo.com

NEW CARPETS/RUGS just arrived. We have over 100new models in twisted vis-cose, sisal, hemp and cottonavailable. Many sizes andcolours. Please drop into ourshowroom near Heroine'sMonument. Tel: 081-958 5949.Email: tookta@seahorse-interiors.com For further de-tails, please see our website ath t t p : / / w w w. s e a h o r s e -interioers.co

MOVING SALEI have some things for sale, notmore than six months old. Mat-tresses, tables, sofas, towercupboards, shag rug, and a TVcupboard – all from Index. Email:luke_reeder@hotmail.co.uk

ESPRESSO MACHINEW/ GRINDER

Krups fully automatic espressomachine for the freshest coffeeever. Easy and clean - used onlyone year. Has just receivedmaintenance service. Newprice: 36,000 baht. Askingprice: 18,000 baht. Call for pics.Tel: 086-274 4238. Email:mjderks-spam@yahoo.com

GARDEN ITEMS ANDPLANTS

Garden tools, lawn mower,large potted palms and otherplants, stone table andseats, large silver water pot.Bargain prices – I need toclear it out. Tel: 076-388348,085-08578 6675. Email:ntovey@loxinfo.co.th

SAMSUNGMICROWAVE

3 months old. Bought in HomePro – still has guarantee.Fancy microwave with all theextras – super fast defrosting,auto cooking, etc. Photo avail-able on request. Cost 3,500baht; will accept 1,900 o.n.o.Please contact for more info.Tel: 085-641 9979. Email:vicki_hunt@hotmail.com

RESORT STUDIOAvailable April 9. Seaviewbalcony, pool, WiFi, CableTV, DVD/CD, fridge, micro-wave. 17,000 baht per month.Tel: 084-707 4373. Email:mauigreg@hotmail.com

CCR ROOM FOR RENTRoom available at Nanai,Patong. Free Wi-Fi, pool, hotwater, car park, quiet area.Nice for living. 17,000 bahtp e r m o n t h . F o r f u r t h e rdetails,Tel: 089-874 2960 .please see our website at http://www.clubcoconutresort.com

LARGE 2 BEDCONDO (NEW)

Recently completed, lightand spacious with rooftoppool. Comfortable living inthe centrally located SoiSan Sabai. Tel: 089-7325769. Or sent to email:sparky1977@btinternet.com

C L A S S I F I E D S40 P H U K E T G A Z E T T E February 28 - March 6, 2009

Boats & Marine

SHARKCAT 23Refurbished 2007/8. TwinYamaha 200hp with lowhours. Cabin with dbl berth &toilet. Versatile: cruising, fish-ing, water skiing. Thai regis-tered. Price: 985,000 baht.Tel: 076-348117, 081-8919653. Fax: 076-348118. Orsent to email: rob@sailing-thailand.com

PLATU 25A proven race winner. Com-plete inventory update in late2006 and has sailed one re-gatta since. In excellent con-dition and is dry-stored undercover. 550,000 baht ono. Tel:076-348117, 081-891 9653.Fax: 076-348118. Email:rob@sailing-thailand.com

BENETEAUCYCLADES 393

Enjoy sailing from Phuketand learn a little. 3 cabins, 2toilets. Layout excellentlymaintained and loaded withextras. Thai registered andunder maintenance contractwith advance bookings. Tel:076-348117, 081-8916953.Fax: 076-348118. Email:rob@sailing-thailand.com

SUPER CHARGEDSea scooter. New in box, paid600 euros. Price 15,000 baht.Tel:081-294 5441.

LIVE ABOARD FORFUN OR TOUR

23-meter former live aboarddive boat. Renovated for plea-sure or for use as a tour boat.Has 10 small bunk roomsthat can be converted to onelarge bedroom and indoor liv-ing area. Also has kitchenand big outdoor areas to lazearound on. In good conditionand will impress. 5.5 millionbaht o.n.o. Tel: 02-684 1053,081-904 0266. Emai l :jpowell@saigonnet.vn

WELLCRAFTSCARAB 31

2 x 250 hp Mercs, 390 hours,fully serviced. Speeds to 60knots, bow cabin, portable toilet,GPS, VHF, Sunbrella, all newinterior, red and white. Come andsee! Offers invited around 1.8million baht. Tel: 083-646 7282,083-636 9327. Or sent to email:par.emanuel@xwipers.com

DAY CRUISER GOZZO6.3 MT

Gozzo "Gozzetto 6.30",built inVRP with teak details, honey-comb structure and deck. Inte-riors in mahogany, inboard die-sel from 38 to 85 hp (14 knotswith 49 hp),exceptional forcoastal cruising and fishing, Ital-ian designer. Starts from600,000 to 1,200,000 THB.Ready available. Tel: 038-7 0 6 0 6 0 . E m a i l :info@andamanboatyard.comwww.andamanboatyard.com

POWER CATAMARAN32 FT

New composite power cata-maran, 32 ft, under construc-tion, visible at our website.Price start from 109,000Euro with two diesel 125 hp.Tel: 038-706060. Email:info@adamanboatyard.comFor further details, pleasesee our website at http://www.andamanboatyard.com

BOAT FOR SALE3.40m rigid single hull, enginesTohatsu 25cc, cover for inflat-able boat, one seat removable.Price: 175,700 baht. Call MrDydi at 087-161 6984.

MAXUM 2000 SR -BOWRIDER

Eddie Bauer Edition. Year1994. Rarely used. Only 300hours. Very good condition.895,000 baht. Tel: 02-661 7676,081-628 4798. Or sent to email:uwed@avia-star.com

HOBIE 16Very good condition. Price150,000 baht. Tel: 089-4708926. Email: eanfievet@voila.fr

TROLLING MOTORBrand new in "Motorguide"Mercury model, 46FB, 12 volts,5-speed. Dealer price 500USD.Task only 400USD. Tel: 083-6331054.

SAILING DINGHY5M50

Motor mercury 60 ch. 1 year 6months old. Price 500,000baht. Tel: 087-266 7209. Con-tact more details at email:serge.mages@laposte.net

2 PROPELLERSSuitable for sailboat, bronze,1.5” to 1.25” bore. Port & SBPrice 8,000 baht each, ono.Tel: 087-275 9618. Email:seascape@hol.gr

SPEED BOAT 200836 FT, 2x200 HP out boards, Thairegistration up to 25 passengers+ crew. Asking price 1.2 millionbaht. Tel: 084-447 8349 English,087-284 8154 Thai. Email:pablitobourbon@yahoo.fr

STABLE DAY BOATLaunched 2003, Bear Cat, 9.5m with twin Mariner 200hp en-gines. Ideal dive or day trip boat.Out of water for one year. Boatis on hardstand at the Boat La-goon for your inspection. Excel-lent condition. Asking 1.3milbaht. Tel: 081-536 2069. Email:pat@destinationair.com

INFLATABLEDINGHY12FT/18HP

2007 AquaPro Divemaster1,198. Aluminum hull, sparetube, cover and wheels. Mustsee. Tel: 081-693 0079. Email:mark@wunschmedia.com

FLYBRIDGE BOATfor sale. Brand new 36 foot fiber-glass boat. Perfect diving,sightseeing or fishing vessel.Email: tony@steppaboats.com

FOR SALEPower boat. Crownline 252EX2007. Only 69 hrs. 350HP5.7ltr Bravo. Drive on aluminumtrailer. 2.3M baht ono. Tel: 081-8 3 3 7 8 3 6 . E m a i l :leemapkt@hotmail.com

LONG TAIL FIBERGLASS

Komboda diesel, 1 engine 3years old. Not used much.Price 45,000 baht. Contactmore details. Tel: 085-7986929.

32 FEET CATAMARANbuilt 2007/8 from plywood andepoxy fibreglass. Plenty ofspace, nice to live on.720,000 baht. Tel: 087-0929921. Or, please send email:joe_anusara@yahoo.com

FISHING BOAT43 ft Thai fishing boat. Hino Dieselengine, Borg Warner trans (new),outriggers and more. For quicksale, a bargain at 300,000 baht.Pic available on request. Tel: 076-388478, 083-520 7308. Emaill:gerrybfoster@hotmail.com

YACHT-ROD SAILINGCATAMARAN

Fun Performance Cruiser. Tel:0 8 9 - 5 8 7 1 8 6 2 . E m a i l :mmcgrath2@hotmail.com Seewebsite for more details. http://www.typhoonsai ls.com/stiletto.html

SPORT FISHING BOAT6 metre custom built centreconsole mariner 115hp, verylow hours usage, great boatfor share with friends,550,000 baht ono. Tel: 084-849 2804.

NEW COBALT 262Brand new Cobalt 262 for sale.Top of the line bowrider with fulloptions. Candied red graphics,fully transferable warranty. Ly-ing Phuket, VAT paid, ready forthe high season! Tel: 084-4425460. Or send to our email:phuket@starshipyachts.comFor further details, please seeour website at http://starshipyachts.com

30FT MOTOR YACHTBeautiful Sea Ray Sundancer.Fully loaded. 300 hours. 2.3million baht. Immediately. avail-able Tel: 076-317538, 085-1111455. Or email: uwed@avia-star.com

7 AND 9 METERSSUPER RIBS

Four new 2009 ribs – 7m and9m. The boats include singleand twin mounted 225 hpMercs enabling speeds of 60knots, new galvanized dualaxle trailers, all options, CE,COC, GPS, triple tanks, bigsunbrella. All new with full war-ranties. Come try Tel: 083-6467282, 083-636 9327. Email:par.emanuel@xwipers.com

HOBIE CAT 14with launching trolley & spares,good condition. Price 65,000baht. Phuket town.Contactmore details. Tel: 076-224596.

NEW LUXURY 70FTCATAMARAN

Shangani is a New Luxury 70ftCatamaran Charter in Phuket.Tel: 076-326026, 081-9685357. Or Fax no. 076-270678.www.tigermarinecharter.comOr sent to our email: webmaster@tigermarinecharter.com

36 FOOT JENNEAUSAILING

yacht. Originally bought fromSunsail, fully overhauled. Lowprice. Now at Boat Lagoondock E7. Please contact moredetails. Tel: 087-626 5396.www.thailandboating.com

SPEED BOAT FORSALE URGENT

33ft wooden hull, 2x200 hp,Yamaha 2007, 23+2 pax.Price 800,000 baht. Tel: 086-192 2174.

32FT CATAMARAN4 double cabins, 32sqm sailarea, 9 HP Honda. 490,000baht. Contact more details. Tel:+6-87-461 8089.

LUXURY DAYDIVING BOAT

for sale, luxury day/overnightsteel diving boat. 26m, 2xcummins 350hp, twin discgear boxes, 1x50kva & 1x16kva gen, fully equipped.Price 8 mil baht ono. ContactPhil 084-017 4175. Email:admin@philkade.com

DAYCRUISERGOZZO 9 MT

Gozzo Avant garde 879ready to delivery, visibleon our website, threeboats available startingprice at 3,400,000 baht.Tel: 038-706060. Email:info@andamanboatyard.comFor further details, pleasesee our website at http://w w w. a n d a m a n b o a tyard.com

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BAR ANDRESTAURANT

MANAGER

required for upmarket res-taurant and sports bar.Good salary and workingconditions. Must be enthu-siastic, motivated and will-ing to join our great team ofworkers. A good knowledgeof sporting events and theability to organize variousfunctions is prerequisite, asare good communicationskills. Contact Crystal for in-terview. Tel: 086-282 0567.

PR / SALES &MARKETING ASS'T

We are looking for an as-sistant with:- Excellent/ fluent English- Good communication/social skills- Computer/ internet/email knowledge/ experi-ence- Own car- Experience in PR/ salesand marketing, espe-cially with high-endluxury products- Service mind/ customerfocused approachTel: 081-979 9911. Email:vrit@boatlagoonyachting.co.th

TEACHERS WANTED INPHUKET

Satree Phuket School isseeking full time native Englishspeakers to teach English,arts, health, mathematics,young guide and hoteling to11-18 year old students. To be-gin in May. Salary begins at30,000 baht. 4 weeks paidholiday, government healthplan. Minimum requirements:Bachelor’s Degree or above,plus TEFL or CELTA certifi-cate, or equivalent. Be pre-pared to present all originalcertificates at interview. Tel:084-6663557. Please emailCV with covering letter toep@satreephuket.ac.th ortoptip4736@yahoo.com

ENGLISH SPEAKINGLADY

needed for morning duties: pre-paring food, cleaning and ironing,etc. Must have own car or motor-bike. Tel: 083-102 8922. Email:gregmackay67@hotmail.com

BAR MANAGERSoi Gonzo, to take care ofevening duties, expert etc. En-glish speaking. Interested? CallKhun Simon. Tel: 085-7965767,081-5806707.

LOOKING FORENGLISH TEACHER

for Italian lady. Please con-tact Anna for more info. Tel:081-432 6587.

AUTOMATION SALESalary range: 40,000 to75,000 baht. Experiencean asset. Must have tech-nical knowledge, and beskilled and able to readelectrical drawings. Thainational, own car. Pleasesend CV to: info@elec-pro.com

OFFICE ASSISTANTFollowing skills required: someEnglish, basic computer, MSOffice, internet, basic account-ing, knowledge. Female,single, age 22-30. Reliable,healthly, hard working own ve-hicle. Tel: 076-273379. Email:info@octopusasia.com

RUSSIAN / ENGLISHSPEAKER

TEFL qua l i f ied Eng l ishteacher with computer skills,English tutor for hire. Pleasecontact for more informationTel: 087-282 8046 Email:swell_015@bk.ru

RECEPTIONIST KATAFemale, Thai national. Must bereliable and speak good En-glish. Tel: 081-892 1621.

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RUSSIAN AND ENGLISHspeaking lady seeks positionin Phuket, age 27. Experiencein marketing/advertising, tour-ism and hotel business. Con-tact Irina. Tel: 080-601 7792.Email: 4milonga@gmail.com

NATIVE ENGLISHTEACHER

Kindergarten needs native En-glish teacher for 5 and 6 yearolds. Chalong, 40 hour per week.Tel: 080-624 7060.

SALES ASSOCIATEneeded for fast growing prop-erty developer. Must have owntransport. Good English, sal-ary plus commission. Tel:0 8 7 - 2 6 4 9 9 0 0 . E m a i l :kanya@andamanstyle.com

PROGRAMMERLOOKING FOR JOB

Experienced Danish pro-grammer located in Phuketis looking for work on short/long term projects. Key-words: PHP, Zend Frame-work, Java (+JSP/servlets),m y S Q L , J a v a S c r i p t ,(D)HTML, AJAX, MVC, Linuxserver administration andobjec orientation. Pleasecontact for more information.Tel: 085-073 9994. Email:jan.faroe@gmail.com

NANNY TO WORKABROAD

Thai lady, 34 years old do housework. 10 years now in Australiatil February 2009. Prefer go Eu-rope, Canada, USA or Phuket.Available from March. Email:cindy_siam@hotmail.com

CHILDRENSITTER 23Nice girl, German + Englishspeaking. Full or part timePatong. Tel: 083-639 9137.

EXPERIENCEDTEACHER

New kindergarten looking forThai teachers. English neces-sary. Please contact for moredetails. Tel: 076-385795, 085-4 7 0 4 8 0 0 . E m a i l :jgearyreilly@hotmail.com

PHUKET MARBELLAVILLA MGMT

Manager and assistantrequired for all aspects

of property care andsupervision. Excellentsalary and conditions.

Tel: 076-527594, 089-195 6722.

Fax: 076527593.Email:

jziment@gmail.com

HOTEL MANAGEROwner will be changingmanagement of 18 roomKata Hotel during March.I seek an individual withexperience as HotelManager or Ass't HotelManager in Thailand. Ialso require that the can-didate be fluent in En-glish and Thai. For furtherinformation, please con-tact me. If telephoningfrom Thailand, pleasedial: 001-1-202-319-8 3 5 4 . E m a i l :edward.utyro@verizon.net

STAFF WANTEDItalian restaurant Surinbeach. Hiring expert cooksespecially for pizza. ContactStefano. Tel: 085-2458180.

ADVERTISINGCOMPANY

seeks Thai national female foroffice assistant position. Re-quirements: excellent knowl-edge of spoken and writtenEnglish, advanced computerskills. Please send your CV.Tel: 084-844- 1469. Email:thairusmedia@ gmail.com

BOAT YARDMANAGER

Yacht Haven Marina ispresently planning anew haul out facilitywith travel lift able to

handle 20 to 25 boats.We are looking for a

yard manager with thefollowing: marine

engineering qualifica-tions/or strong techni-cal experience in this

field, previous boatyard experience,

strong communicationskills & good com-mand of written &spoken English.

Computer literate,proven managerialskills with ability tocreate & implement

systems and a soundall-round knowledge ofboats & the industry.

This is a full timeposition.

Tel: 076-206704. Fax:076-206706. Email:zara@yacht-haven-

phuket.com Website:http://www.yacht-haven-phuket.com

RESTAURANT STAFFin Patong. Marketing / waiter.English speaking. Tel: 080-1258454.

SWEDISH TRAVELCONSULTANT

We are looking for a Swedishtravel consultant, at least 25years old. Computer/ Internetknowledge is essential, as isa past in the travel industry.Pedantic organizational skillsand a really good knowledgeof Thailand are desired.Please apply by email. Tel:076-246427, 081-787 9454.Fax: 076-246180. Email:andersp@loxinfo.co.th

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PHUKET

Julapan Stationery Tel: 076-282254Chao Fa East Rd (next to Siam Commercial Bank)

Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe Tel: 076-282403Fisherman’s Way Business Center, Chao Fa East Rd

K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403

Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398

Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230

Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523

41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherng Talay

Deli Supermarket Tel: 076-342275Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344314

Bar &RestaurantEquipment

Bulletins

GYM FOR SALEEquipment only, new cover,new chromium, new paint. Tel:086-120 3660. Email: chilligarden@hotmail.com

SONY PLAY STATION 3games. 12 titles. Excellent con-dition, great price. Tel: 087-2796700.

ELECTROLUXWASHING MACHINE

2007. EWF 579, 5.5kg, cold-fill.Paid 14,000 baht. Price 6,000baht. Tel: 089-867 1428. Email:david@liddell.com

NEW RESTAURANTFRIDGE

Must see. Quick sale price10,000 baht. Tel: 081-8081804.Email: ttpitstop1@hotpop.com

CERAMIC POT SALEAll stock must be sold any rea-sonable offer accepted. Tel:081-895 3215.

OUT OF BUSINESSSALE!

2ea 9,000 BTU A/Cs. Swimpool pump filter, 22 boxes ofstone decor, black granite,cushions, glow sticks, icebins, glass sinks, urinals.Security cameras, fire ext,Yamaha 18ch mixer, lightedsigns, and more! Tel: 083-5907871. Email: info@thaijobseeker.com

GOLF CLUBS PING9 irons, 2 woods & bag, price12,000 baht. Surfboard MiniMalibu, 7" x 4", classic, as newplus bag, price 15,000 baht. Tel:087-881 7600.

MOVING SALEDisplay cabinet glass front, 4sides, buffet cabinet, hang-ing mirror with light, dinningroom table with 6 chairs glasstop. Cost 300,000 baht.Make offer need make room,call 087-276 0529 all inanthice crean.

WINE COOLERSANDEN BRAND

As new. 45 bottle capacity,black. Quick sale 13,000 baht.Tel: 082-280 7576. Email:closejon@yahoo.com.au

ECOSAVE POWERSAVERS

for sale: Reduce your ElectricBills by 10%-15%. Plug in andSave. CE registered use inThailand or your own country.Plaese note: these are not thecheap rubbish sold on Thaimarket stalls! Tel: 086-9051529. Email: maitland998@hotmail.com

CHILDREN’S BEDlike new. 3,800 baht. Before7,000 baht at Super Cheap.Airport area. Tel: 085-7959160.

ESPRESSO COFFEEFOR SALE

Top quality espresso roast,whole bean, 100% Pure High-land Arabica Coffee fromChiang Mai. Only 400 bahtper kilo. Only 75 kilos availableat this price. Hurry, call now!Tel: 081-091 4335. Email:ray_vaillancourt@yahoo.com

3 PIECE SUITE3 seater sofa, 2 armchairs, Italian suedeleather, removable cush-ions. Aquamarine color.Original cost: 280,000baht. Will sell for 20,000.Tel: 076-279346, 081-5979744. Fax: 076-279 346.Email: peterb@ji-net.com

BIKE JACKET ANDFULL FACE

- Leather road bike jacket withbody armor: 5,000 baht.- Nolan full face Syncrotechhelmet: 5,000 baht.Second hand but good condi-tion. Tel: 081-895 4480. Email forpic: mat@pcphuket.com

SAMSUNG SYSTEMHome cinema, entertain-ment 5.1 sound, Blue RayDVD, Subwoofer, HDML,USB, 5x surround speaker.Price negotiable. Tel: 082-274 9860.

SUUNTO DIVER'SCOMPUTER

Suunto Moskito dive computer,just serviced, new battery. 2years old, good condition.Price new was 16,000 baht. Ineed 6,000 baht. Email: jenchanisa@gmail.com

CITIZEN DIVER'SWATCH

Citizen diver's watch. Depthgauge, dive log and stop watch.Comes with extra stainlesssteel strap. Two years old. New:15,000 baht. I need 6,000 baht.Contact. Email: jenchanisa@gmail.com

AQUA SCOOTER150W underwater AQUAscooter. Includes charger.Ideal for snorkeling. MAXdepth: 20m. Excellent condi-tion. Tel: 084-850 1387. Email:dominic@hitemp.co.za

MOVING SATELLITEDISH

Moving Satellite dish for Sale (7foot),including Dynasat receiver.10,000 baht .Pick up in KhaoLak. Tel: 086-281 1945. Email:thedivezone@hotmail.com

MOVING SALEFor sale at low prices:- Bravia 26" LCD TV- Kitchen Furniture- Philips DVD Micro Theater- Sony Micro Hi-Fi SystemEmail: bretonne_expat@yahoo.com Website: http://www.f l ickr.com/photos/33827300@N05

RECUMBENTEXCERCISE BIKE

Want to buy a recumbentexcercise bike in good con-dition. Can collect if the rightbike found. Tel: 081-8927948. Email: jypenman@phuket.ksc.co.th

HOME MULTIGYM2 months old. Cost 8,500baht; will accept 7,000. Latpull, butterfly, bicep curl, legcurl, chest press, and more.One Carabina clip is bent butworks fine. Selling due to re-location. 45kg. Tel: 085-7240796. Email: danm_uk@yahoo.co.uk

BABY / TODDLERSTUFF

Imported quality QuinnySpeedi SX, three-wheelbaby/toddler stroller withMaxi-Cosi car seat (fits to-gether). 10,000 baht. Goodquality traditional dark woodcrib with pads and mattress.7,500 baht. Or everything for15,000 baht. Tel: 076-282-795, 081-787 9454. Fax:076-246180. Email: andersp@loxinfo.co.th

BABY COT‘Brown Bear' Baby Cot andmattress. Excellent condition,only 18 months old. Complies toEuropean regulations. Boughtat Central for 11,000Baht, willsell for 5,500Baht. Tel: 083-1066855. Email: lyndon.ellis@luxurycollection.com

ELECTRONICSSALE

DVD Players, Record-ers, Titles, Home Theatresets, etc. Email for de-tails. Tel: 089-908 7350.Or email: wagner_fin@hotmail.com

TRAILER FORINFLATABLE BOAT

Suitable for 4m inflatableboat. Large wheels for easylaunching. Strong steel struc-ture. 28,000 baht. Tel: 084-850 1387. Email: dominic@hitemp.co.za

GAS BBQ W/ 5 BURNERSHeavy duty, 2nd hand gasBBQ in good condition. 40,000baht new; want 15,000 bahto.n.o. Tel: 081-271 0496.Email: rlusted@hotmail.com

GAS GRIDDLECost 20,000 baht, will accept13,000 baht. Double 3-literfrench fries machine. Will ac-cept 10,000 baht. Both new.Located in Rawai. Telephone:089-473 1351.

GYM KATAfor sale. equipment only.New paint and chromium.Tel: 086-120 3660. Email:chilligarden@hotmail.com

ArticlesWanted

GAS FRYERS WANTEDSecond Hand Gas FryersWanted. Please contact formore information. Tel: 086-9051529. Email: maitland998@hotmail.com

KITCHEN EQUIPMENTWANTED

Restaurant/bar inventory. CallRupi. Tel: 084-442 4143.

SALE SPEAKER BINSsmoke machine, spot lights,lasers, bar butler. Price 25,000baht ono. Tel: 082-280 7576(English).

PASSPORT & WORKPERMIT LOST

Lost in south end ofPhuket: Australian Pass-port and work permit. Re-ward offered. Tel: 087-8881921. Email: admin@idevelop.tv

SUNBEDS FORSALE

Almost indestructible.Groovy, modern, comfort-able. Normal retail price17,800 baht. Special of-fer while stocks last.Price: 14,240 baht. Tel:081-326 2083. For pho-tos email: info@seahorse-interiors.com orsee our website at:w w w . s e a h o r s e -interiors.com

NEW POOL SALTCHLORINATOR

Self cleaning, fully electronic, neveruse chlorine again! 30,000 baht in-stalled. GUARANTEED. Tel:084-850 1387. Email: dominic@hitemp.co.za

CHEST FREEZERvery good condition. Trainer exer-cise new 20,000 baht, sell 9,000baht. HP computer, Laptop anddesktop. 1,000 DVX Frenchmovies. Tel: 081-294 5441.

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LIVE STAND-UPCOMEDY

From the same circuit thatproduced Eddie Izzard andMike 'Austin Powers' Myers,the Punchline Comedy Clubpresents three very funny co-medians at the Holiday InnResort in Patong on Tuesday10th March 2009. FeaturingHung Le (AUS),John Lenahan(US), Eddy Brimson (UK). Tel:083-646 4671. Email: info@phuketcomedy.com Full showdetails, ticket outlets, andmaps at http://www.phuketcomedy.com

SPONSORa needy child. The

Phuket InternationalWomen’s Club is a

volunteer organizationraising funds for

educational scholar-ships. We rely on thegoodwill of donors andsponsors – small andlarge. If you would liketo put something backinto the community inwhich you live, contact

us to find out moreabout giving a prize or

being a sponsor.Contact Carol (Tel:

087-417 8860) or Sue(Tel: 087-277 6948). Or

email:info@phuketiwc.com

BEST INVESTMENT INPATTAYA!

A new condotel project is nowavailable for pre-sale bookingreservations. Located in theheart of Pattaya, walking dis-tance to all giant hypermarketsand vibrant nightlife district.Price starting from only 1.4 mil-lion baht. Hurry, reserve nowbefore fully sold out. Tel: 038-716222, 089-200 3222. Email:enquiries@eastpointpattaya.comFor further details, please seeour website at http://www.eastpointpattaya.com

KATA RESTAURANTfor sale. 60-seat, well estab-lished. Tel: 086-120 3660. Email:chilligarden@hotmail.com

BAR FOR SALEBusy bar for sale in BanglaRoad. Prime location andtakes lots of $$$. Genuine rea-son for sale. 2.6 million bahto.n.o. For serious inquiries,please contact Khun Darren.Tel: 084-328 3476. Email:darrenwking1@hotmail.com

OPEN BUSINESSRawai/Nai Harn area.Guesthouse with 6 rooms,well equipped, 40sqm. Price350,000baht. 50-seat restau-rant, well equipped. All 1.5million baht. Please contactfor more information. Tel:087-095 7597, 089-647 5422.

NEW SHOP, LAGUNAfor rent in very good location.Entrance Laguna CherngTalay. Tel: 081-091 5919.

PATONG GUESTHOUSEfor sale. 29 rooms plus restau-rant, fully furnished. Tel: 086-270 6454. Email: uraiinma@hotmail.com

25% SHARE INAIRPORT HOTEL

Partner illness forces sale of25% of the Phuket Airport Hotelfor 3 million baht. Profitable andunique hotel. Tel: 076-328451,085-158 6322. Fax 076-328451. Email: phuketairporthotel@yahoo.com For furtherdetails, please see our websiteat: http://www.PhuketAirportHotel.com

BANGLA ROADSoi Eric. Bar for sale.130sqm, fully furnished.Contract until June 2013.Rent 47,000 baht permonth. Price 6 millionbaht. Tel: 085-691 1482.

IMPORTANTNOTICE

1 million baht - 100 billionbaht. Available now! Cashbuyers ready to buy TO-DAY! Do you own propertyyou urgently need to sell?Does the price reflect theeconomic situation?MUST BE PRICED TOSELL 50% LESS THANPREVIOUSLY PRICED.Commercial, residentialand investment propertiesof all sizes urgentlyneeded. All areas of inter-est. CALL US TODAY,CONFIDENTIALITYGUARANTEED. ContactKay. Tel: 081-7370552.Email: kay@phuketandamanrealestate.com If youwould like to register tobecome one of our cashbuyers, please send anemail for a registrationform. You will receive all therelevant information for theproperties in your budget.

COMPANY FOR SALEI bought and sold 1 plot of landwith this Co. Ltd. 5,000 baht foryear balance is paid. Tel: 085-795 5383.

GUESTHOUSEAND BAR

in good location Patong. Fullyequipped. 5 year lease, rentpaid until Feb 2010. Good price.Tel: 084-842 4850.

ANNA BEAUTYfor sale. In Patong, SainamyenRd. Beauty salon and mas-sage shop. Call Khun Anna at081-958 5083.

BUSINESS HOUSEFOR SALE

chanote title. 1 shop, 154sqm.House 8 bedrooms, bath-rooms, terrace 35sqm. 1 apart-ment, 56sqm, terrace 56sqm.Good location near LagunaHotel Cherng Talay. Price 19million baht. Tel: 081-091 5919.

TOP LOCATION,KARON BEACH

Restaurant located 50m fromthe beach. 35+ seats, 2 yearsremaining on the contract, withrenewable rent at 10,000 bahtper month. Price: 495,000baht. Tel: 080-693 8459. Email:fredrik.p.j@gmail.com

GUESTHOUSE 3.5YEAR LEASE

at Nanai/Banzzan Road junc-tion, next to 7Eleven. 6 rooms,beauty salon at bottom, sepa-rate entrance to room. No keymoney. Price 800,000 baht.Contact Mats. Tel: 081-7872573. Contact Tag Tel: 085-7952101.

PHANG NGARIVERSIDE

guesthouse. 300sqm. 5 bed-rooms, 2 bathrooms, aircon,living room, large veranda.Pontoon boatdock parkinginfront of your house, carpark.Electricity, household regis-tered in Bangling orBangpath on the sea. 18kmfrom town. Price 700,000baht from private. Tel: 084-440 5669.

HASIP PEE ROADPopular bar/restaurant,40 covers, owner's 2-bedroom apartment and3 en suite bedrooms,and roof terrace – 483sq/m in total. Views overPatong Bay and jungle.Chanote title. 13.5 mil-lion baht. No agents.For more info contactColin on 084-842 1434.Email: colin.turpin@btinternet.com

FACTORY FROZENSTORAGE

for sale or rent. On 3 rai includ-ing staff rooms, 3 phase electriccity provided. 4.2 million baht.Tel: 087-269 4083.

YOUR OPPORTUNITYto have your own restaurant orbeer bar in Kamala. Tel: 081-7374655, 081-367 3100. Email:nez_cool9@yahoo.com

GUESTHOUSE FORSALE

15 rooms, Chanote title. 2 bed-rooms apartment. Sale byowner. Tel: 086-270 6454.Email: uraiinma@hotmail.com

GUESTHOUSE KATAInvest safely in property, closeto Kata beach. One of the mostpopular guesthouses in Phuket.Good also in low season. Com-pany with Chanote ownership.Can also discuss renting. Fordetails call 081-894 8446.

BEACH CAFE -SURIN

Paula's Cafe for sale. Greatlocation, turnkey business.Tel: 081-787 6077. Email:paula@hathai.com

PROFITABLECOMPANY FOR SALE

Profitable and legal farang-owned Thai company, withwork permit and import li-cense from FDA for high qual-ity candy from Europe.Comes with 750,000 baht'sworth of product, client con-tracts, homepage w/emailand a pick-up truck (Toyota 4-door, 4x4). Price: 1.5 millionbaht. Tel: 083-646 7282.Email: par.emanuel@xwipers.com

BEAUTY ANDMASSAGE

salon in Patong. Rent: 20,000baht per month. Key money150,000 baht. Tel: 081-137 1001.Email: solitude001@aol.com

12 ROOMGUESTHOUSE

near Patong Beach. Veryclean and quiet. Everythingrecently upgraded. 2.4 mil-lion baht o.b.o. Tel: 089-5883184. Email: pjsguesthouse@hotmail.com For further de-tails, please see our websiteat: http://www.patongphuketguesthouse.com

NUMBER 1 BAR ATOTOP

Beautifully reconstructed,'Number 1 Bar' at OTOPShopping Paradise. Now forsale at 640,000 baht or bestoffer. Key money paid for 1year. Tel: 089-588 3184.Email: pjsguesthouse@hotmail.com

LONG LEASEGUESTHOUSE

Patong. With 2 work per-mits and website. 18rooms, bar, restaurant.Excellent location. Price4.9 million baht. Tel: 084-844 5572.

GUESTHOUSE KAMALA2.5 million baht. 7 rooms, laun-dry, bar, restaurant. Tel: 087-269 0013. For further details,please see our website athttp://www.kamala-viaggi.com

STOP BARfor sale, newly set up in Soi SeaDragon. Probably the mostbeautiful bar in Patong- 2 Units- Top Location near Soi Bangla- 12 small rooms- Top Audio/ video equipment(Bose, Behringer, Sony etc.)- Fully equipped- Rent 50, 000 baht/month- Contract until Feb 20/10- Extension possible- Price 2.6 Million bahtInformation: STOP-Bar, SoiSea Dragon, after 9.30pm askfor OSI.

SHOPHOUSE WITHRESTAURANT

Direct sale by owner: 4-story shophouse with ex-clusive Italian restaurant.Sale includes kitchenhardware/ furn i tu re .Chanote title. Tel: 076-319349, 086-905 0056.Email: peterwiniker@hotmail.com Website:www.casadorasa.com

GREAT BUSINESSOPPORTUNITY

Small exclusive developmenton Samui with great pan-oramic sea views of KohPhangan, and the Gulf ofThailand. This development is40% completed and it com-prises 23 apartments with153-204sqm living space,and 9 exclusive apartmentsstarting from 153-170sqmwith private living space, anddouble communal pool withwater features and spaciousoutside living area. The totalland size is 3 rai. Price 75 mil-lion baht. Tel: 086-272 6508.Email: henkideainvest@yahoo.com

BANGLA ROADbar for sale, Soi Crocodile.Good price. Tel: 089-290 7841.

GUESTHOUSE KARON6 apartments, prime location,high occupancy + profit. Priceinventory 2.9 million baht, lease55,000 per/month. Tel: 086-2718254. Email: ghinphuket@hotmail.com

BEST PRICEDBEACHFRONT LAND

in Thailand. Prices from as lowas 1.3 million baht per rai.Email: admin@thaisunshinedevelopments.com Website:http://www.thaisunshinedevelopments.com/land_for_sale.php

REAL ESTATEINVESTOR WANTED

Invest from 10 million baht andget a FREE beachfront villa!Email: admin@thaisunshinedevelopments.com For fur-ther details, please see ourwebs i t e a t h t t p : / /www.thaisunshinedevelopments.com/investor_wanted.php

BOAT TOURCOMPANY

Very nice 23 meter TeakYacht for snorkel andgame fishing trips. Cantake 39 pax. TAT license,office in 4-star hotel, 4staff and over 40 salesrepresentatives. Every-thing included in the salefor 11 million baht (orbest offer). Tel: 086-0106988. Email: sunbelt@email.com

ESTABLISHED BARfor sale in Soi Bangla. Only650,000 baht. Including fixturesand fittings. Tel: 086-943 3056.

BUSINESS FOR SALELive & work all under 1 buildingin Phuket Town. Fully opera-tional restaurant with bakery,ice cream & coffee shop,seats over 30 people. Goodlease, low rent. Huge building.All offers welcome. Must sell!Call Nick. Tel: 084-664 0401.

FAMOUSSTEAKHOUSE

Patong beach share-holder wanted for

profitable business andgreat location, long time

best equipment, allworks well. Please

contact for more informa-tion. Tel: 081-894 0570.

Email: hsiegnet@hermanns-phuket.com

SALE-FISHINGCENTER

20km to Kao Lak. House80sqm, land 750sqm. Has 2bungalows. Price 1.5 millionbaht. Tel: 081-537 2836.

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A & D LEGALACCOUNTING

- Land transfer- Company set up 15,999baht.- Visa, work permit 6,999baht.- Accounting 2,000 baht.Audit or other matter on re-quest-free advice.Tel: 087-888 1761.

FLOWER IN LOVEFlower in Love is a flowershop in Phuket. We havea fresh and artificial flowerservice for any occasion(wedding, graduation, fu-neral, party) and arrange-ment (bouquet, vase, bas-ket, wreath, decor). Freedelivery in Phuket area.Special service to thosewho order from us: a freephoto of the order viaMMS or e-mail. You cantrust us in delivering thebest flowers to the one youlove. To place your ordertoday, please call Fern at076-221687 or 086-5561033. Website:http://www.flowerinlove-pk.com/

WEB DESIGNAn interesting website helpsyour business. Contact us fora quality website. Email: extra_sp@hotmail.com Website:www.designbyconcept.net

BUDS PRESCHOOL /NURSERY

High-quality structured bi-lingualchild care, native English teach-ers to teach ages 1 1/2 - 6 years.Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Transporta-tion available from Patong,Karon, Phuket, Rawai andChalong. Tel: 076-282232, 080-624 7060.Website: www.buds-phuket.com

PHUKETLANGUAGE

SCHOOL1 year Visas offered with freeThai lessons included. Stayin Phuket. No more Visaruns. Also offered: inexpen-sive Thai and English les-sons - private and corporate.Also monthly TEFL teachingcourses: Call today! Tel:082-283 3445. Email:stuartk@teflphuket.com

LAPTOP TOSHIBAPioneer, paid 12,000 baht.Price 5,000 baht. Tel: 081-2945441.

ENGLISHCOMPUTERMAN

Sales, service, tuition & repair.ADSL & WLAN. Tel: 076-288654,084-625 7744. Email: computermanphuket@gmail.com

Golf Stuff

THE GOLF GURU18 bay driving range, PGAgolf professional lessons.Half hour 1,500 baht. Clubrepair available. One tray ofballs 50 baht. ContactMartin at 089-731 9390open 8:00am to 8:00pm.Tel: 089-731 9390.

PHUKET GOLFCOUNTRY CLUB

Full membership for sale1 member for 600,000baht2 members for 1,200,000bahtPlease contact K.Urai. Tel:087-273 8322, 086-2706454.

LAGUNA PHUKETGOLF CLUB

Family membership for sale at550,000 baht, including transferfee. Tel: 076-318616. Email:hitbert@netvigator.com

YARD SALE - MANYITEMS

for sale in closed club/restau-rant. Everything inside mustgo. Come and see. Mostthings were used only 3months. Like new. Tel: 083-590 7871. Email: info@thaijobseeker.com

MiscellaneousFor Sale

CONTAINER SALE20 feet containers, price65,000 baht. 40 feet con-tainers, price 98,000 baht.Air-conditioned offices,price 120,000 baht. Thaistyle cabin, price 30,000baht. White aluminiumwindows, price 1,900 baht.At Safeway opposite WatChalong. Tel: 081-8924804. See website atwww.safewayasia.com

Mobile Phones

MusicalInstruments

PersonalServices

PIANO FOR SALEpiano Yamaha for sale.Tel: 085-253 4429. Email:p a n w a d s i n t e e @yahoo.com

5 CYMBAL STANDS5 used stands (no cymbals)and one snare drum stand forsale. Good price. Rawai. Canemail picture. Tel: 089-5871841. Email: fiddleheadpa@hotmail.com

GOLD IPHONE HTCNokia Scirocco, iPod,BlackBerry. Paid 45,000baht. Price 10,000 baht.Tel: 081-294 5441.

DAY CHILDCAREThai lady, 37 years. Experi-enced with children all ages.Can do household chores too.Chalong area. Tel: 089-6451584.

PERSONAL TRAININGat Thailife Fitness. One on onetraining, 6 years experience.Reasonable rates. Tel: 087-8943258.

EDUCATED GUYPleasant and passionate, insearch of something romanticand friendly. Email: forrish2000@yahoo.com

LOST DOG

The dog pictured is in need ofsomeone who can adopt herand take care of her. She's al-most 2 years old, so If youcan help, please call 076-323012. For more informationplease call 081-9707477 :Khun Nit

TWO DOGS NEEDHOME

They are friendly but will protectyour home. Tel: 081-252 5665.

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Saloon Cars

Pickups

TOYOTA VIOS S2003. ABS, air bag, automatic,bronze color. Only one owner.Only 400,000 baht. Call or mailfor details.Tel: 089-448 4584.Email: lizphuket@gmail.com

DARK BLUE NISSANCEFIRO

Year 2003, 83,000km, Execu-tive V6. New tyres etc. Price525,000 baht.Tel: 086-742 6256.

2005 PHANTOM70,000 baht or best offer.Please contact for more info.Tel: 084-778 1900. Email:peter@mollymalonesthailand.com

2004 ISUZU DMAX LSTop of the line with many extras.Need to sell now! Make me anoffer. Tel: 086-942 1969. Email:laclisque@gmail.com

2006 TOYOTA VIGO

Prerunner to sell. 58,000km,manual, 3.0cc diesel. Full op-tions, DVD-MP3, rear parkingsensors, front Para shock, etc.Nice pickup in very good con-dition! 650,000 baht. Pleasecontact (Eng) 089-725 6994,(Thai) 086-745 3359. Email:jdelatorre@helmsbriscoe.com

ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4

2003. 130,000km. Perfectcondition. Runs great. 3.0L,automatic, only one owner.Price: 490,000 baht. Contactfor more details. Tel: 087-2709093.

SALOON CARChevrolet Optra, automatic,2008, 15,000km. New price780,000 baht, sale price 465,000baht. Please call: 084-441 3633.

BENZ 230CC, 19896 cyl engine, auto, 2 doors,white. Price 400,000 baht. Tel:089-594 4017.

HONDA CIVIC VTEC1993, automatic, alloyS.C.D. Fully insured, excel-lent condition. Price 230,000baht. Contact Kei th.Tel: 086-278 0054.

HONDA ACCORDYear 1996, engine 2.2 litre,dark grey, good condition.One owner . A good runnerthat has been carefully main-tained. Call or mail fordetails.Tel: 081-892 5538.Email: niladaa@yahoo.com

MINI COOPERfully restored. Price 840,000 bahtono. Contact Khun Nong. Tel:089-292 2760. Email: albertjames1940@hotmail.com

PEUGEOT 505 2L 4DROriginal and reliable car. 65,000baht. Call or mail for details. Tel:081-691 9907. Or send email:phuketelectrician.yahoo.co.uk

TRANSPORTATIONFantastic cars for sale.1985 Honda, new paint.1978 Toyota, new parts.1991 Nissan. 75,000 baht eachMake offer. All cars farangowned, serviced, all come withone year insurance and taxpaid. Tel: 076-396780, 081-606-3002.

MOVING QUICK SALEChevy Aveo. 520,000 baht, canfinance 120,000 baht deposit.12,000 baht per month. HondaAir Blade, 7,000km. Price35,000 baht. Tel: 089-534 6797.

FORD ASPIRE120,000 baht. Very good con-dition, aircon, radio. Tel: 081-7197015. Email: eanfievet@voila.fr

MAZDA MX5Soft & hard top, driven daily,really fun car to drive. 650,000baht ono. Tel: 084-849 2804.

1,958 V.W BEETLE1.6 black/white. A/C, CD-radio.Blue book and taxed. Greatlooking car. 160,000 baht ono.Tel: 087-051 5831. Email:sowhatsitallabout@hotmail.com

URGENT CAR SALEMazda Astina, year 1993, red,manual, looks perfect. CallKuna. Tel: 081-893 5105.

HONDA CITY ZX V-TEC2006

31,000km, automatic, ABS, air-bag, 2005/45 ZR, 16' mags, 1-year warranty. 495,000 baht. Tel:087-886 6766.

2006 HONDA CIVIC 1.8I-VTEC

Auto, full options, chromewheels, many extras, 35,000km,well maintained. Asking 650,000baht. Tel: 084-446 4492. Email:rabbit_ tweety@live.com

TOYOTA VIOS 1.5S1.5cc. Sporty. Full options,brown. Year 2004, 84,000km.Please call for more details. Tel:080-695 0692.

NISSAN SENTRA 92230,000km, good condition120,000 baht. Tel: 086-0648265. Email: qrospidou@hotmail.com

NISSAN SENTRA 92230,000km, good condition120,000 baht. Tel: 086-0648265. Email: qrospidou@hotmail.com

S.V. CAR TRADINGQuality used car in Phuket forsale/rent. Opposite new Hondashowroom, Chao Fa Road. Tel:081-693 1617.

NISSAN 2000 MODELFull options, LPG, new engine,perfect car, powerful stereo. Only75,000 baht. Tel: 085-783 1890.

MERCEDES-BENZ VITO2007, limousine, perfect condi-tion, great for hotel or V.I.P. Fulloptions. Tel: 085-783 1890.

TOYOTA YARISFOR SALE

Model 2006/2007.Blue, 25,000 km, VGC.

485,000 baht.Tel: 081-788 8280

(Eng),089-971 8399 (Thai).

MAZDA 323 SALOON1999, silver, alloy wheels, fullelectrics, new CD radio, excel-lent condition, farang owner.Price 245,000 baht. ContactPeter. Tel: 087-279 8286.

BMW E39 523 IYEAR 2004

Very well maintained, used fewtimes, 30,000 km. Price: 1.45million baht. Possible paymentover 4 years at 5% interest with350,000 baht down paymentand 48 installments of 27,500baht. Tel: 076-344818, 081-3750016. Fax: 076-344057. Email:gphuket@gmail.com

NISSAN SENTRA 2000New LPG, automatic, ste-reo, aircon, looks perfect.Supercheap asking price ofonly 99,000 baht. Tel: 089-728 6752.

CHEVROLET OPTRA1.6 Estate, 2005. 1 year of topinsurance, family car, only oneowner (farang), excellent condi-tion. 510,000 baht. Contact KhunPorn. Tel: 076-661572, 087-274-0680. Email: noegabriele@hotmail.com

NISSAN NV AUTOMATIC August 2007. Price 275,000baht. Tel: 086-154 2255.

MAZDA BT50Pick-up, 2008. Price 395,000baht. Tel: 084-441 3633.

MITSUBISHI TRITONDB CAB, GLS LTD, 4WD,2008, black, full options + TVDVD. Insurance and tax paid for2009. Call for more details. Tel:087-033 9540.

NISSAN NAVARAPICK UP

2007 Make, full options, lowmileage. Price 630,000 baht.Call more details. Tel: 085-7831890.

MITSUBISHI STRADA2005

4-door, air-con, 50,000km,manual, 2WD. 250,000 baht.Tel: 086-272 7636. Email:rewopnadia@hotmail.com

TOYOTA HILUX +YAMAHA NOUVO

Motorbike: Nouvo elegance,3500km. 49k baht. Pick up:Hilux great cond.150k baht.Tel: 085-156 9084. Email:richard19@hotmail.fr

MAZDA PICKUP125,000km. Perfect condition.100,000 baht.. Tel: 087- 9757672. Contact more details.Email:eric.jehannin@neuf.fr

2000 ISUZUADVENTURE

150,000 km, reliable, good con-dition. 330,000 baht obo. Con-tact. Tel: 081-693 0079. Email:mark@wun schmedia.com

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Wheels & Motors

4 x 4s Motorbikes Rentals

Bicycles

ISUZU ADVENTURESUV

2002, 4WD. Blue and gold.Price 395,000 baht. RedMercedes 1992, 4 door,27,000km. Formerly one oft h e K i n g ’ s c a r s . P r i c e895,000 baht. Please con-tact for more information. Tel:086-076 0141.

SUZUKI GSX-R 6002005, GPR exhaust, 4,800km,top condition. 320,000 baht withbook. Call more details. Tel:089-971 5664.

YAMAHA FAZER 10002003, GPR exhaust, 24,000km,good condition. Price 270,000baht, with book.Tel: 089-9715664.

RANGE ROVER '04REDUCED 3.3MILLION BAHT

blue/ blue, excellent condi-tion. Still under warranty.Tel: 089-866 2121.

HARLEY DAVIDSONFATBOY

2000. 1,450cc, black, bikebook. Price 660,000 baht.Tel:081-691 9346. Or email:sumon@ridethailand.com

HARLEY DAVIDSONROAD KING

1997. 1,340cc, green, bikebook. Price 600,000 baht. Callor email for more information.Tel: 081-691 9346. Email:sumon@ridethailand.com

HONDA PHANTOM12,200km. Excellent condition,many extras. Price 40,000 bahtono.Tel: 084-847 6207.

HONDA PHANTOMSHOPPER

9 years old, 22,000km. Verygood condition. Price 50,000baht. And also Honda Wave,Honda Click for sales. Tel: 081-294 5441.

HONDA CB 750For sale. 1998, 60,000km, redwine colour, very good condition,with green book – Phuket plate– motorbike is in Patong for testride. Price to sell: 155,000 baht.Tel: 086-834 7630.

RACE/ TREK BICYCLEIn new condition. Small size, 16gears. Contact more informa-tion. Tel: 086-947 2500. Oremail: casspaul@hotmail.com

HONDA CIVIC 2002FOR RENT.

Automatic. 17,000 baht permonth. Tel: 089-472 9118. Email:honda.1437@yahoo.co.th

MITSUBISHI 200LLong term rent. Price 15,000baht per month. Call or email formore details. Tel: 081-808 1804.Email: ttpitstop1@hotpop.com

ISUZI-MU-7or Toyota Fortuner wanted to rentlong-term or buy. We speak Thaiand English. Call for more de-tails. Tel: 084-893 9813. Email:bojan7333@hotmail.com

SILVER HONDA JAZZfor rent. I-DSI engine. Pleasecontact for more information. Tel:0 8 6 - 7 4 3 2 0 11 . E m a i l :woon_bank@hotmail.com

TOYATA YARISFOR RENT

Automatic. 800 baht per dayand 15,000 baht per month.Tel: 083-180 2143.

WANT TO GO HOME?We buy all kind of cars – fast.We speak Thai and English.Mail or call for more information.Tel: 084-893 9813. Email:bojan7333@hotmail.com

Wanted

‘06 TREK MADONE 5.2Frame: OCLV 120 CarbonAero- Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite,carbon- Wheels: Bontrager Race Lite- Shifters: Shimano UltegraSTI, 10 speed- Front & Rear Derailleur:Shimano Ultegra- Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace7800 Pedals.Tel: 086-945 0370. Or mail:harald20 @hotmail.com

M/BIKE HONDA WAVEOR SIM.

Looking for 1-2 year old M/bike120cc Honda Wave auto-matic or similar. Green booketc in order. B. Gray, Kathu.Contact for more information.Tel: 081- 895 5022. Or email:kingsleygray@hotmail.com

HONDA CRVSilver, 2002, automatic 4x4.First-class insurance, good con-dition. Tel: 084-057 7505.

WHITE SUZUKICARIBBEAN

1991, well looked-after. Price75,000 baht. Tel: 084-057 7505.

TOYOTA VIGO 4 DOORonly 38, 000km, 3.0cc, 4x4.Full options, full service history.Tel: 081-638 6876, 081-4506021.

4 X 4 ISUZU 20042 doors, pick-up, auto, blue,leather seats, 130,000km. Price380,000 baht. Tel: 089-594 4017.

VIGO E 4X4, 20073,000cc, diesel, manual,40,000km. Black Carryboysport lid. Top condition, like new.Price 590,000 baht. Tel: 086-1473890. Email: info@sabai.nl

JEEP FOR SALE1993, with Blue Book. Price:100,000 baht. See pic; Pleasecall: 089-932 5175. Email:wojidkowbengt@hotmail.com

ISUZU 2008 DMAXOMEGA PEARL

4 W D , t o p m o d e l , o n l y16,000km. Like new, 4 door,3L diesel. Tel: 089-589 0085,081- 091 1097. Or email:micsta75@hotmail.com

TOYOTA FORTUNERDiesel. Full service history byToyota. 2 years old. For sale orrent. Long term only. Email:jgkg24@hotmail.com

HONDA DREAM 125CC27,000 km. This is a cleanmotorbike with a new seatand tires. 23,000 baht. Tel:0 8 1 - 2 7 1 9 3 4 0 . E m a i l :brandyblackcherry@gmail.com

2 HONDA CLICK FORSALE !!!

2 years old, good condition.24,900 baht each !!! Tel: 081-6912881. Email: condotel@web.de

HONDA STEED600ccm. Original condition, 2pipes with great sound. A realbeauty for sale! Just 155,000baht. Includes number plate333! Tel: +66-81-894 5061.Or send to email: info@edengolfersphuket.com

HONDA STEED 95'400cc, very good condition,customised. Carefully main-tained. Sale 115,000 baht. Tel:083-396 4994.

CBR 400RRBeautiful silver CBR for sale withGreen Book. 3 previous own-ers. 95,000 baht o.n.o. Tel:087-086 9821. Or email:essentialtrader@btinternet.com

SUZUKI KATANA 750

Good condition all parts origi-nal, green book. Price105,000 baht.Tel: 081-9700569.

CBR 150 / 29,900 BAHTrepsol, new tyres, chain. Goodcondition, original. Airport area.Tel: 085-795 9160.

NEW 2009 BLACKYARIS 4 RENT

1,200 baht a day, 7,500 baht aweek, 18,000 baht a month.Plus 16,000 baht long-term fullinsurance. Tel: 076-282182,084-307 4469. Fax 076-282182. Email: nat@phuket-festival.com

TOYOTA AVANZA1,500CC AUTO

for rent. 18,000 baht permonth; 5,500 baht per week.Tel: 089-700 4094. Email:catayacht@csloxinfo.com

CAR RENTALToyota Vios long term rent.Price 14,000 baht per month.Suzuki Jeep, powersteering, aircon. Price 10,000 baht permonth. Call for more details.Tel: 084-441 3633.

THEEMON TOURISTCO LTD

Motorbikes and cars rent.- Brand new Honda Air Bladeand Honda Click motorbikes.- Small cars and Isuzu pick-uptruck, diesel. Toyota Fortuner,diesel.Long and short-term rentals,very good rates. Tel: 076-296316, 080-625 7212. Email:t-m-tourist.co@hotmail.com

MINIBUS AND CARFOR RENT

Minibus, Vios, Jazz, City forrent. We’re offering low-seasonprices. Tel: 081-538 8567. Con-tact more details. Email:suksavat@hotmail.com

TOYOTA HILUX

2004, 49,000km. 4 door,roof for pick-up. One owner,excellent condition. Priceonly 475,000 baht. Tel: 084-057 9018.

TOYOTA HILUX VIGO3.0D 4WD

18 months old, 42,000km.Automat ic , car ryboy,leather trim. Pick-up verygood condition. Possible totake with finance. Price740,000 baht. Tel: 089-9734749. Email: thomas@tac-realestate.com

YAMAHA DRAG STAR

Yamaha Drag Star 400ccfor sale. Black & chromewith maintenance free shaftdrive – no hassle withchains. Green book, Phuketregistration, 100% legal.190,000 baht. Mail for furtherdetails, or call the numberabove after February 20. Tel:084-838 4607. Emai l :paul.t.dyer@conocophillips.com

VIGO HILUX G 3.0LBLACK

2007. Automatic, 4X4, lessthan 21,000 km. Full ser-vice history, Carryboy sportlid, full options, leatherseats, rear parking indica-tor. Excellent condition!Price: 800,000 baht ono.Tel: 086-120 3766. Email:scubamar67@yahoo.com

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