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As the sun sets over the small and inconsistent surf of the Phuket ‘high season’, and the tourist crowds thin, a new day dawns for our local surfing community as the waves of the Southwest monsoon appear on the horizon. In this issue of TSM, we offer some Images of Surfing in Thailand – the lifestyle, the waves, surfers, girls, and hopefully the feeling of being stoked and pumped that the surf season has indeed arrived at the Andaman Coast. With the waves we cherish come the serious issues of water pollution and ocean safety, and we feel obligated to discuss the topics of Marine Debris (beach trash) and to offer a newly revised version of the Phuket Ocean Safety Guide, and our readers our encouraged to participate in our new online forums. In celebrating of the genesis of a new surf season we invite you to see, feel, and share in what Surfing in Thailand really looks like in our first-ever Photo Issue. See you in the surf . . .

Cover : Lonely Phuket Peak Photo : Tomkat Inset : South Thailand Sunset Photo : Tim Morch

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Thailand Surfrider Magazine JUNE - AUGUST 2011 ISSUE 06

ES WHO DO

Thailand’s Free Surfing and Boardsports Magazine General Manager

Chanin ‘Joob’ Aiyarak joob@thaisurfrider.com Editor

Chatiros ‘Fai’ Surach

thailandsurfrider@gmail.com Senior Writer

Steven Andrew Martin steve@thaisurfrider.com Sales & Marketing

Sarinya Aiyarak

sarinya@thaisurfrider.com Graphic Designer

Weera Konghirun

ra@regularstudio.com Contributors

Siamsurfdogs Erwin van Putten Jo Mathias Hayden Rhodes Kim White Read it online www.thaisurfrider.com

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Thailand Surfrider Magazine (TSM) is Thailand’s first ever bilingual English-Thai surfing and beach lifestyle publication. TSM is published quarterly and is offered free through distributors around Phuket Island, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Bangkok.

TSM is an official media partner of ASC and Surfing Thailand.

TSM is 100% created by surfers. For advertising, contact Sarinya Aiyarak

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THE LINE UP PHANG NGA SURF REPORT

KOH LANTA

SURFER PROFILE

Meet promising up-and-coming half-Thai grom Alysse Cooper

TSM PHOTO ANNUAL

PADDLE POWER

Seafood Pasta ‘Jungle Style’

PLUS PLUS SURF TRAINING

Pro Training Techniques with Hayden Rhodes

YOGA FOR SURFING

Parivrtta Janu sirasasanaa

News / Events

Reader Photos

Phang Nga Surf Report

Koh Lanta

Surfer Profile

TSM Photo Annaul

Paddle Power

Plus Plus Surf Training

Letters

Yoga for Surfing

Surf Games

Classified Ads

Surf Directory

Phuket Tide Tables

Veteran Hawaii Lifeguard Visits Phuket

Ajahn Surf

The Last Word

Phuket Ocean Safety Guide

Ripcurrents in Phuket

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Each year the ISA selects 25 young surfers from around the globe based on surfing and academic achievement and financial need. With the help of Surfing Thailand’s Chanin Aiyarak and TSM, Panu successfully submitted his application and handwritten essay and was chosen one of this year’s proud winners of a US$1,000 scholarship.

NEWS / EVENTS

นักโต้คลื่นเด็กไทย คว้าทุน จากสมาคมโต้คลื่นนานาชาติ

Local Grom Panu Wisetsombat Wins ISA Scholarship

R.I.P. Russell Affleck TSM was sad to learn that longtime Phuket visitor and surfer Russell Affleck passed away in his sleep in early March of this year. The always fit and energetic Russ was instrumental in developing the first boardriders club in Phuket, as well as playing a major role in organizing the first Phuket Boardriders Club competitions. He was also the author of the club’s first website. TSM remembers Russ as a solid surfer and a good friend, always keen for a good debate over a beer. Whether the subject was politics, surfing, or physics, Russ knew something about it and was ready to engage you in a lively conversation. Russell’s ashes were cast into the sea on March 26 by a large contingent of friends and acquaintances at his home break in Australia. TSM wishes Russ a peaceful and safe journey into the afterlife. R.I.P. Russ . . .

In addition to being a great kid and a good student, Panu has become an excellent surfer after just 3 years of enjoying the sport, taking home first place at the 2010 Rip Curl Grom Search event at Nai Harn Beach, Phuket. “I feel really great to have received this honor” says an excited Panu, “and I want to thank Surfing Thailand and everyone else who helped me apply. I promise to keep improving my surfing and studies as best I can!”

เมื่อวันที่ 25 พฤษภาคม 2554 สมาคมโต้คลื่น นานาชาติ (International Surfing Association, ISA) ซึ่งเป็นสมาชิกของคณะกรรมการโอลิมปิค สากล (IOC) ได้ประกาศชื่อผู้ที่ได้รับทุนการศึกษา ของสมาคมฯ ประจำ�ปี 2011 ในระหว่างพิธีเปิด การแข่งขันโต้คลื่นชิงแชมป์เยาวชนโลกที่ประเทศ เปรู ทุนการศึกษานี้จะมอบให้เยาวชนนักโต้คลื่นอายุ ไม่เกิน 18 ปี จากทั่วโลก จำ�นวน 25 ทุน ทุนละ 1,000 เหรียญสหรัฐฯ โดยนักโต้คลื่นเด็กไทย น้องภานุ วิเศษสมบัติ อายุ 13ปี จากหาดกะตะ จังหวัดภูเก็ต เป็นหนึ่งในผู้ที่ได้รับทุนการศึกษานี้ นั บ ว่ า เป็ น เด็ ก ไทยคนแรกที่ ไ ด้ รั บ ทุ น การศึ ก ษา จากสมาคมโต้คลืน่ นานาชาติ และเป็นเด็กคนเดียว ในภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ที่ได้รับเกียรติ นี้ พร้อมกันนั้นน้องภานุ วิเศษสมบัติ ยังต้องทำ� หน้าที่ทูตพิเศษของสมาคโต้คลื่นนานาชาติ ในการ ประชาสัมพันธ์กีฬาโต้คลื่นในประเทศไทย ให้เป็นที่ รู้จักแพร่หลายต่อไป น้องภานุ วิเศษสมบัติ เริ่มเล่นเซิร์ฟ (โต้คลื่น) เมื่อ TSM Website Upgrade สามปีที่ผ่านมา โดยมีผลงานเป็นแชมป์การแข่งขัน โต้คลื่นเยาวชน Rip Curl Grom Search ที่ TSM has updated to a cleaner, slicker หาดในหาน ภูเก็ต เมื่อปี 2010 และมีผลงานดี website with all new features and content. ตลอดมา ในรายการแข่งขันระดับนานาชาติอื่นๆ อีกด้วย Browse a selection of photo galleries, “ผมรูส้ กึ ดีใจมาก ทีไ่ ด้รบั คัดเลือกให้ได้รบั ทุนนีค้ รับ ผมขอขอบคุณพี่พี่ทุกคนในเซิร์ฟฟิ่งไทยแลนด์ ที่ เสนอชื่อผมไปครับ และผมจะเล่นเซิร์ฟให้ดีที่สุด ครับ” น้องภานุกล่าวสั้นๆ หลังจากที่รู้ว่าได้รับคัด เลือก The International Surfing Association (ISA) announced its annual scholarship winners on May 25, and TSM is stoked to tell you that local grom surfer Panu Wisetsombat (see our interview in Issue 5) was among the lucky winners!

get surf forecasts and tide tables, view Phuket webcams, place and browse surfing classifieds, and read the latest Thailand surfing news, events, and articles. And, of course, you can still get the full version of every past and present issue of TSM online. Logon to www.thaisurfrider.com and check it out!

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READER PHOTOS

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March saw a freak storm develop as huge amounts of moisture were sucked from the Gulf into a low pressure system off the Andaman Coast.

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Trees were toppled, boats were tossed and TSM Reader Dean Lambert was on top of the resulting high season swell as shown by these inviting pics he sent us.

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Erwin van Putten also sent us this pic of himself enjoying the first proper monsoon swell of the season along with some â&#x20AC;&#x153;undercoverâ&#x20AC;? beach photography. Nice!

Do you have Thailand surf and beach photos you want to share? Be sure to check out our frequent Reader Photo Contests online at www.facebook.com/thaisurfrider Fans of TSM vote on the best shots and winning entries receive fabulous surfing gifts and prizes along with a chance to get published in the mag. Logon now!

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SURF REPORT

As the dive season in Khao Lak comes to a close, and the local businesses pull their shutters down in preparation for the monsoon months, and after what seems like an eternally long wait, the ‘surf season’ is finally upon us. To warm up we spent the entire month of March in Bali and Lombok. Bali’s shoulder season has all but disappeared and whereas ten years ago there might only be a few guys in the water there was sometimes 60+ people on a break at first light! It’s easy to see how the less intimidating waves in what was known as the shoulder season may become even busier than the peak swell months considering the influx of new surfers, learners and beginners from all over the globe now making their way over in droves. As with many other tropical destinations worldwide Phuket included - the Russians have landed and a Soviet invasion is in full effect. It is what it is I guess, and at least the waves haven’t changed. Highlights include a few solid sessions at the awesome Nusa Dua with the Starboard SUP team and four days of beautiful waves at Lombok’s Desert Point. Back in Phang Nga for April and back to surfing wasit high waves. Nothing fantastic during April but we did have a few small but clean days out at Cape Pakarang surfing ‘Taxis’ the ‘Point’ and the ‘Bowl’. At another local reef we were lucky to share the waves with a couple of black-tipped reef sharks which would appear through the face of the wave cruising the same patch of reef, it’s always good to find that at least some marine life has managed to escape the local fishermen.

It was great to see some of our Stand Up Paddleboards being put to good use on the See & Sea Appeal boat trip up into the Mergui archipelago to tag Giant Manta Rays and distribute spectacles to the Moken villages (sea pikeys). Check out the Thailand Dive & Sail website to read the full story. The monsoon didn’t break till the beginning of May bringing with it strong onshores, tons of beach trash and two weeks of filthy weather. Being one long bay, Khao Lak doesn’t really offer much shelter from the wind so we hiked it down to Phuket where we scored surprisingly good clean waves at Kalim. After the winds died off we had consistent small groundswells in Khao Lak for the rest of the month. Fingers crossed there will be some decent surf and pictures to report for the coming months.

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KOH LANTA

KOH LANTA Words and Pictures : Jo Mathias - Koh Lanta Watersports jo@kohlantawatersports.com

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About Koh Lanta Just off Thailand’s south western coastal town of Krabi, on the east side of Phang Nga Bay, exists the unspoiled tropical islands of the Ko Lanta National Park. Koh Lanta is an archipelago with over 50 small islands in the Andaman Sea and is protected under the Marine National Park authority – this means, among other things, that there are no motorized water sports allowed. The main islands that are inhabited are Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Lanta Yai is the most attractive to tourists, with its impressive beaches and activities for visitors. A 28 kilometer coastline remains unmarred by mass tourism. There are nine beaches in total along the ‘sunset coast’, stretching from north to south with the west coast established as the main tourist area, offering accommodations for all budgets, a variety of activities, and a choice of bars and restaurants. Saladan is the island’s main town, and offers a variety of tour agents, banks, dive schools, restaurants and souvenir shops. The further south the more mountainous the terrain becomes and more remote the beaches. The east coast is far less developed. Facing the mainland, this coastline largely consists of mangroves and mountainous hillside covered with rainforest. Koh Lanta has a very diverse cultural mix, Thai-Muslim, Thai-Chinese and the original settlers the Sea Gypsies. Most of Lanta Noi’s residents are practicing Thai Muslims, deriving their income from rubber farming, fishing, palm tree growing, coconut or cashew nut plantations, and the travel industry. Koh Lanta can be accessed from Krabi, Trang or Phuket either by public ferry or van. The ferry docks at the northern-most end of the island at Saladan. In surf season the only access is by road via Krabi and the two car ferries. Krabi is the most convenient gateway to Koh Lanta if coming by air from Bangkok or Malaysia. Trang also serves as a regional transit point for those coming in from the south.

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Surf Koh Lanta in terms of surfing has remained relatively undiscovered, mainly because for low season most of the island closes down and there has never been any interest in the ‘large seas’. Sam Konstantinou, an Australian surfer whose home break for 30 years was the renowned point break of Noosa Heads, knows the shape of a good wave when he sees it. Coming to Thailand as a lifestyle choice Sam and his partner Jo were told of a ‘remote island’ that had potentially good waves. After setting up Koh Lanta Watersports in 2008 on Klong Dao beach there has been plenty of surfing on the fun and uncrowded waves. This year is the first time that the low season will be experienced and already at the start of May there was a clean swell with 3-6 foot waves. Lanta does not get the larger size experienced by Phuket and Khao Lak because it is tucked further in, but this also protects it from the full force of the SW Monsoon winds so the swell can be less messy. Lanta’s waves are mainly suitable for surfboards with a bit more volume, longboards and Stand Up Paddle boards are ideal. Klong Dao beach has a few spots from about mid way along to the north end of the beach. The north end of Klong Dao holds the biggest swell and can be sheltered when other areas are blown out because it is partially protected by a headland. Depending on the swell all levels of riders can find a wave here. Relax Bay is at the south end of Long Beach. This is a reef break that is suitable for experienced surfers only as it is over a very shallow reef.

Where we need to surf The south of the island offers a point at Bamboo bay which we are yet to surf. Also there is potential just to the north of Klong Nin. We will just have to wait and see this low season. Above Lanta Noi by longtail is the next expedition . . .

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SURFER PROFILE

Making Waves Down Under

Meet promising up-and-coming half-Thai grom Alysse Cooper Photos courtesy of Ian Cooper

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It seems the fairer sex is poised to take over from the guys as the bastions of Thai surfing. Just when we were getting used to Phuket’s darling Annissa Flynn surfing circles around us, we got wind of another half Thai/Aussie supergrom – Alysse Cooper from Manly Beach in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Alysse’s father, Ian, met mother KopKaew in Singapore as KopKaew was returning home after studying law in Japan. Alysse was born in her mother’s hometown of Ubon Ratchatani but has spent her childhood growing up and surfing in Australia.

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Further showing her dedication to the ocean, Alysse is active in her local Nippers youth surf lifesaving club and just took first place in the New South Wales under 11 board paddling comp that saw over 3,000 competitors aged 8 to 14. When not in the water, Alysse represents her school in running, studies advanced maths, and plays soccer. “I surf every day before school and after school but always do my homework,” she says, adding “my dad always takes me surfing and does all the driving.”

Alysse started surfing at the tender age of 5, being pushed into foamies by her father, a veteran surfer of 40 years. One of 4 siblings (2 sisters and a brother) Ian says Alysse can “speak Thai nit noi, but understands a lot!”.

Her heroes being Steph Gilmore and Clay Marzo, Alysse says her goal is “to be on the World Surfing circuit and become world champion!”. With her remarkable achievements so far, the sky is definitely the limit!

In her short yet dazzling career, Alysse has racked up an impressive amount of awards and surfing titles. Her literally dozens of final round appearances include 1st place finishes in under 13 girls at the Wahu Grom Comp 2010, the Open Women’s at the Will Joy Memorial 2010, and Greenfest Surf Comp Under 14 girls 2010. She’s also come in 2nd at (among others) the Ocean and Earth Teenage Rampage under 13’s and the Barton Lynch Hurley Blast Off girls under 10’s.

Sponsors O’Neill and Warner Surfboards have already picked up the grom phenom, and Alysse is keen to represent new sponsors as she looks to advance her promising surfing career. We will certainly be keeping an eye on Alysse and hope to share some waves with her in her native Thailand someday soon!

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TSM Photo Annual Photos : S.A. Martin, Tomkat, Joob Aiyarak, Siamsurfdogs.com

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PADDLE POWER

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Seafood Pasta J‘ ungle Style’

Shawn and Khun Fon from Jungle Bar took our beach food concept to the next level this issue with their impromptu ‘Keith Floyd’ style cookery demo. No small feat considering we’re now well into the monsoon season. This is a simple ‘one pan’ recipe, we used a gas burner but you could also use a BBQ, enjoy.

Ingredients 12 fresh prawns peeled and cleaned 3 squid peeled cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces 250g penne pasta (any pasta can be used) 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 6 tomatoes chopped 4 small chillies crushed juice of 2 limes small bunch of fresh basil leaves 1 glass of red wine (200ml) 2 tbsp of tomato puree salt and black pepper 2 tsp of sugar

Method 1. Cook the pasta in boiling water, season with salt, pepper and olive oil (this can be done the day before). 2. Heat olive oil in frying pan and add garlic followed by the onion, tomato and chilli. 3. Add the squid and then 30 seconds after add the prawns and lime juice. 4. Pour the wine into the pan. 5. Take the fresh basil leaves, tomato puree, salt, pepper and sugar and add to mix. 6. Finally drain the cooked pasta, mix into the pan and season according to taste.

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This issues Paddle Power was kindly submitted by Shaun and Khun Fon, proprietors of The Jungle Bar & Restaurant in Khao Lak. The Jungle Bar & Restaurant offers a full Western and Thai menu and also has some more exotic dishes including crocodile, ostrich, wild boar and deer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to meet some of the Khao Lak locals or watch a live sporting event. Having previously lived and worked in Khao Sok National Park, Shawn is a wealth of knowledge on the surrounding areas and is more than happy to impart advice to anyone that stops by for a beer. Khun Fon also runs a very popular Thai cookery school. Find the Jungle Bar & Restaurant at the end of the small soi located opposite the Mukdara Resort on Bang Niang beach road, or contact them on FACEBOOK (Jungle Bar). If you have a restaurant in the Phuket or Phang Nga area and would like to see your business featured in Paddle Power, please contact Andrew (siamsurfdogs@gmail.com) with your recipe idea. Article : Andrew, SiamSurfdogs.com Photos : Ric Parker, KhukKhakDesign.com

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SURF TRAINING

Photo : Erwin van Putten

7 Key Tips To Boost Your

Surfing Performance The surf season is coming and that means consistent swell heading your way. Since Thailand has many seasonal surf spots that only crank once in awhile or only catch swell at certain times of the year it would be wise to begin preseason training.

Pro Training Techniques with Hayden Rhodes

Who Else Wants To Catch More Waves?

PLUS PLUS Pro training techniques will fire up your surfing before the season hits so you can avoid injuries and optimize your time in the water. 1. Commit to get ready for the season. This is crucial. Only when you commit and consiszently take action can you improve. You will need a reason to commit – most of you want to catch more waves right? So make that your reason. Once you have a good solid reason, write it down. This is important, write it down, in the dirt, on the beach, in your journal, get your reason out of your head and in print.

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2. Grab your board. Surfing is obviously the best functional exercise for surfers, but what about pre season or when there are no waves? Grab your board anyway. Go for a paddle at least once per week. It doesn’t have to be a long drawn out paddle, 15 – 20 minutes is ample, just enough to stimulate the muscle fibers and motor firing patterns associated with surfing. Dawn or sunset paddles are the way to go. Try to get in 2 – 3 paddles per week focusing on your technique for power, visit you tube Board Better http://www.youtube.comwatch?v=KZxGx9wJ1js&feature =mfu_in_order&list=UL to improve paddling power.

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3. Stretch More. Muscles shorten and the best way to restore equilibrium and energy channels is to lengthen areas in the body that require stretching. Flexibility is a massive component of fitness that is hugely rewarding and often undervalued. As a surfer the ability to twist, turn, flex, rotate and bend will keep you in the top 10. Kelly Slater is among the most flexible surfers in the world – sure helps him. Please note that not all stretching is going to be optimal for you, not all yoga poses will be good for you, although Sun Salutations are brilliant for most people in the morning, so work with a pro. 4. Get stronger. Physically and mentally. The two can be trained together with weights or your body weight, however in order to generate power required later in the season, specific movements with weights will increase your strength faster and more effectively. You do not need heavy weights just enough to stimulate and recruit both slow and fast twitch muscle fibers. Here is your training from You Tube and Board Better. http://www.youtube.com/userBoard Better?blend=7&ob=5#p/u/0/XTmpl7C9Nqg Please note this is a PRO program so only choose one or two weight lifting exercises. Perform 12-16 repetitions and perform 1 – 3 sets. Only do this 1 or 2X Max per week. Contact me if you have questions, I’m here to help. 5. Take one day only per week to do a longer run, bike, swim or paddle. Doing too much can lead to over use injuries and /or lead to a drop in energy during the season rather than an increase. Start slow and keep your heart rate low. Another good idea is to jump on a skateboard and let rip for a few hours.

6. Breathe better– lacking oxygen pretty much sucks! We are all going to get held down, rolled and caught on the inside. Learning to breathe correctly can massively help with energy, vitality and the ability to surf longer. When you do your morning stretches incorporate DEEP breathing techniques and repeat these before each paddle or exercise session. Chi Gong, Tai Chi, Pilates, Yoga all teach ‘same same but different’ methods. They all help, Ask me. 7. Give up smoking. Your lungs are a major part of your surfing lifestyle and the chemicals kill cells in your body and pollute our earth. I work with a lot of people who smoke and I know it is tough, yet I encourage you to give up this nasty habit. Don’t just throw the pack away, if your addicted you will reach out for it again, reduce the daily quantity, make a plan and get expert advice. So go for it before the waves hit. All the Pro’s have a training program cause they all want to surf better, faster, for longer. Do you want to surf better? Follow Hayden on Twitter at BoardBetter, on facebook as Hayden Rhodes, and for free surfing training tips follow http://BoardBetter.blogspot.com For professional surfing coaching and nutrition visit http://EvolvingCircleLifeCoaching.com Leave a message!

Enjoy the Preseason! Hayden ”D Man” Rhodes Hayden Rhodes (aka D Man) surfs and snowboards @ world coaching athletes how to reach new levels of performance through mind and body strengthening, injury prevention, optimal nutritional and holistic life coaching. Follow Hayden on Twitter at BoardBetter, on facebook as Hayden Rhodes, and for free surfing training tips follow http://BoardBetter. blogspot.com. For professional surfing coaching and nutrition visit http://EvolvingCircleLifeCoaching.com. Leave a message!

Hayden Rhodes and Thailand Surfrider Magazine recommend consulting with your medical practitioner before participating in any exercise program.

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หรือ มีจังหวัดอื่นอีกครับ(อยากลองหัดเล่น) Mond Thiti Amorn

ช่วง เวลาที่เล่นเซิร์ฟได้ จะเป็นช่วงมรสุม ครับ ประมาณเดือน พค. ถึง ตุลาคม ของ ทุกปีครับ สำ�หรับจังหวัดอื่น ลองเข้าชมเวบ ไซต์ของเราครับ จะมีข้อมูลอยู่ Thailand

หัยังดไม่เล่ น เคยเล่นsurfเลย อยากจะหัดเล่น แล้วฝึกให้เก่งๆ จัง Nui Visitwanit

ขอบคุณครับ ว่างๆก็ลงมาหัดเล่นที่ภูเก็ตได้ นะครับ Surf Guide ครับผม

อยากได้ อยากได้ได้แผ่น surfboard ซื้อที่ไหนครับ ช่วยแนะนำ�หน่อยนะคับ Unahalekaga Vw

ดูที่นี้ครับ www.gojoob.com หรือ โทร 081-9565854 ครับ พี่จุ๊บ

Bangkok Calling

I live in BKK and love your magazine. I understand you don’t do membership but I wonder if you would consider scanning and posting it online. You have fan base all over and I love to see you it grow. Phongsak : longboarder/funboarder

That’s right, K. Pongsak, TSM is not membership-based but FREE for everyone. If you can’t find the hardcopy or missed an issue, you can read the full version of TSM online including this and all back-issues. Just go to www. thaisurfrider.com, choose “Back Issues” from the menu, and click the issue you want to read. Enjoy!

More Crosstraining

I don’t know about paddling (or surfing, for that matter), but the Extended Lateral Lunge in Yoga for Surfing sure did help loosen things up during my last few sessions on Bangla. Just wondering if it is possible to combine the Lateral Lunge with the 12oz Curl? Merv P, Patong

Safety First

Great work! I will use this lesson [English for Phuket Ocean Safety Lesson 1] with the Pool Waiters and security at Katathani resort in Kata Noi! They are our first line of defense in water safety at the resort. Jake, Katathani Resort

We’re glad you like it, Jake. Stay tuned for Lesson 2 (as soon as we can get Khun Ajahn out of the water!)

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YOGA FOR SURFING

Parivrtta Janu sirasasana revolved head to knee pose. This is the second posture on the lateral series and it is a posture packed full of benefits. Your spine, shoulders and hamstrings get an amazing stretch but the twisting action of the torso stimulates the kidney and liver and improves digestion. Now that cant be bad â&#x20AC;Ś.I know quite a few surfers that would benefit from a good liver detox!! So lets get started!! Firstly you want to sit down with the right leg out to the side, roughly at about 45 degrees, keep the leg nice and straight. The ankle and the knee want to be facing straight up. If your knee and ankle are rolled out to the side you will want to bring the right leg closer into your body. The left leg bends inwards so your heel is closed in to the groin. The left knee relaxes to the floor. The height of the knee placement will vary depending on groin flexibility. Practise will make this issue better! Next place the right hand on the outside of the left thigh. This will help to keep the left seating bone sinking into the floor. This is important as the left seating bone is the anchor in the stretch. Reach the left hand upward and in line with the left ear. This arm placement never changes, breath in and elongate the left arm as much as possible. Breath out and

B A. bring the long left arm toward the right foot. B. If you have difficulty reaching your foot, use a towel over the foot to increase your reach. Keep the right shoulder in line with the right knee. At all times. This helps to have the torso in the best position for the stretch. Your head wants to be looking upward in front of the left arm It is best to hold this posture with steady in breaths and out breaths for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat on the other side with the left leg straightened. Enjoy!

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SURF GAMES sponsored BY Annasophia Robb While she did portray Bethany Hamilton in the recent movie Soul Surfer she is not a surfer herself Gary Busey He had appearances in the both the classic surf themed movie Big Wednesday and the somewhat goofy Point Break, Gary is definitely a loose cannon but doesn’t surf (unless you count pavement surfing when he lays down his motorbike). Jake Gyllenhaal Nope, not a surfer Maria Sharapova Considered one of the most beautiful women in sports, but despite looking the part, she doesn’t surf Hayden Christensen Blonde and handsome, but Hayden has yet to apply “The Force” out in the lineup Bar Rafaeli She doesn’t surf as far as we know (we just liked this sexy shot on the beach cruiser bicycle) Patrick Swayze Played the surfing cult leader and adrenaline junky “Bodhi” in the movie Point Break. He did do some surf training for the movie with ex-professional surfer Dennis Jarvis and cracked four ribs in the process, after which he refused to ever get on a surfboard again Andy Warhol Quite possibly the inventor of the blonde spiked hairdo (predecessor to the punk scene and today’s “emo” style) Andy wasn’t a surfer John Grisham Not a surfer Jackie Coogan Believe it or not, the beloved Uncle Fester from the classic original Addams Family TV series is the only surfer in this group. He was an avid California surfer / kneeboarder way back in the 40’s. He has even been called the “father of kneeboarding”.

Answers Sports Illustrated swimsuit model

Actor

Eccentric Painter

Ripping!

Cameron Diaz Bestselling Author

(Jackie Coogan) from The Addams Family

Actress

Gary Busey

Actor 1 beer short of a 6-pack

Jake Gyllenhaal

Maria Sharapova

Hayden Christensen

Bar Rafaeli

Patrick Swayze

Andy Warhol

John Grisham

Uncle Fester

Annasophia Robb

SURF GAMES

Tennis star blonde bombshell

Actor

Actor ex-friend of Obi Wan

Some of the answers will surprise you!

Try to guess which of the following famous celebrities are surfers and which are not.

Surfer or Not?

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NSP Fish Board On Sale

Contact : Bern Email : bernardfox1234@gmail.com Location : Phuket

Get ready for the surfing season! 6’4” well conditions board on sale. Let me know if interested.

6’10” Funboard B. Hansel Contact : Fabian Phone : 084-3059773 Location : Phuket

6’10” x 20” x 2 5/8”, very good condition from Indonesia. THB 10,000

Surf School and Board Rental in Kata Beach

Koh Lanta Watersports

Surfing Lessons, surfboard sales, surfing accessories, and surfboard rentals. Located just south of Mom Tri’s Boathouse in Kata Beach, Phuket. Visit www.phuketsurf.com

We are a full watersports centre located on Klong Dao Beach, Koh Lanta. We offer a range of activities such as surfing, stand up paddleboards, fishing kayaking, bodyboards, surfboards. We do lessons from beginner to advanced, as well as hourly and daily hires. Visit kohlantawatersports.com

Contact : phuketsurf.com Phone : 087 889 7308, 081 611 0791 Location : Kata Beach

A Board for a Bike Contact : David Phone : 083 19 28161 Location : Phuket

Do you have a bike and you would like a custom made Balsa-Epoxy surfboard? Would you like to swap?!? I am building surfboards in Phuket (check elleciel.com to see what would your board look like) and I am looking for a motorbike (manual, with papers, 125cc would be great). Please contact me if interested!

Used Bodyboarding Equipment for Sale

Contact : Sam & Jo Phone : +66(0)800 39 7393 Location : Koh Lanta Email : info@kohlantawatersports.com

Learn to Surf in Khao Lak Contact : Siam Surfdogs Email : info@siamsurfdogs.com Phone : 081 945 7788 Location : Khao Lak

Surfing, Paddlesurfing, and SUP lessons. Board Rentals. Visit www.siamsurfdogs.com

Stand Up Paddle Thailand Co., Ltd Contact: Jim and Ling Phone : 076 620 201 Location : Phuket

Selling NMD 42” bodyboard, RIP bodyboarding fins, bag for bodyboard and fins. Everything in perfect condition, used for 1 month. cheap!

Stand Up Paddle Thailand Co.,Ltd is dedicated to SUP equipment.. We sell SUP Wave Hunter and SUP Longtail branded equipment.. SUP board rental from the shop. SUP private lessons and SUP tours. SUP beach rental at Layan beach and Laem Sing. Visit www.standuppaddlethai.com

Surf Lessons at Patong Beach

Windsurfing Gear for Sale

Contact : Maxim Phone : 089-622-8330 Location : Phuket

Contact : Mr. Day Phone : +66 089 973 2161 Location : Patong Beach

Surfing lessons and surfboard rentals on Patong Beach. Call Mr. Day or visit www.andamanseasurf.com

Blue Hawaii Surfboard Contact : Philip Anderson Phone : 085 470 3410 Location : Phuket

Surfboard 6’2”, reshaped Blue Hawaii, Hot Pink. No Dings. 4000 Baht

Patong Accomodation

Contact : Mr. Day Phone : 089 793 2161 or 083 522 8523 Location : Patong Beach

Brand new ocean view serviced apartments located on a quiet hillside in Patong Beach. Special surf season rates! visit www.andamanseasurf.com

Surfboards Showroom

Contact : Palm Marine Co. Ltd. Phone : 66(0)76 381 065 Email : cobrapkt@loxinfo.co.th

Exclusive Thailand distributer for surfboards produced by Cobra International Co. Ltd: Surftech, All GSI brands, Aloha, McTavish, Webber, 7S, Walden, Blue Surfboards, Meyerhoffer, NSP surfboards, Southpoint Epoxy surfboards, Sunset Softboards, and more. Huge selection of boards on display. Showroom located near the traffiic circle at Ao Chalong, Phuket

Contact : Chalit Wantaree Email : chalit9999@gmail.com Phone : 089 723 4278 Location : Phuket

Full Windsurfing set for sale, only 10,000 Baht

Ripcurl Surfboards

Contact : Patrick Email : tradexpat@hotmail.com Phone : 087 275 3614 Location : Phuket

Two RIPCURL Surfboards 7’ and 7’2 shaped at J Bay, South Africa. Excellent condition hardly used. 15,000 Baht each.

Hawaiian Big Wave Classic Long Boards For Sale - The Real Deal! Contact : Ted Gugelyk Email : kukui@lava.net Phone : 086 171 2972 Location : Ubon Rachathani, Thailand

Built for me by legendary George Downing, late 1980’s. Not made any more and I am too old to surf now. Downing - Hawaiian master craftsman and big wave pioneer, now coordinates the Eddie Aikau Waimea Contest. Board 1 - Red and White, almost showroom condition. 11 feet long Waimea Gun. 24 inches wide 4 inches thick. Perfect for display, however it is an excellent Big Wave Monster Gun. Bid at Two Thousand Dollars start. Board 2 - Yellow and White, show room condition. Waikiki, Makaha Cruiser. Built by George Downing in the late 1980’s. 11 feet long. 25 inches wide. 4 Inches Thick. Surfs like a Rolls Royce drives. Make offer.

6’4” Fish for sale

Contact : Janine Phone : 082 283 5137 Location : Phuket

6’4” Town & Country quad-fin swallow-tail fish for sale with Sea creatures day bag. 6500Baht

Surfboard For Sale

Contact : Marc Email : mpomel@yahoo.fr Location : Phuket town

Local Motion Australia (custom made by world renowned shaper Gunther Rohn), 6’0” - 18”1/2 2”5/16, swallow tail, FCS fins (thruster), deck grip. Perfect board for Phuket surf conditions. Email me.

Thailand Online Surf Shop Contact : Joob Email : cyberjoob@gmail.com Phone : 081 956 5854 Location : Phuket

Online surf shop featuring surfboards, legropes, wax, clothing, and surfing accessories by Ocean and Earth, Diverse Surfboards, Komunity Project, and many more. Logon to www.gojoob.com

11’6” South Point Timpone Stand Up Paddleboard

Contact : Jo or Sam Email : jo@kohlantawatersports.com Phone : 080 039 7393 Location : Koh Lanta

11’6” South Point Timpone Stand Up Paddleboard. 2009 model. Excellent condition. Includes aluminium paddle. 27,000 Baht.

6’3” Surfboard for Sale

Contact : Joob Email : cyberjoob@gmail.com Phone : 081 956 5854 Location : Phuket

IPS brand, hand-shaped by Keith Robinson. Square tail thruster w/ GoPro plug installed on deck. Very good condition. 8,000 Baht.

Wanted – Surf Ski

Contact : Mark Email : markgow27@yahoo.com.au Phone : 081 144 6235 Location : Bangkok

Looking for a second hand surf ski, 3 person plastic material

Double Surfboard Travel Bag Contact : Marc Email : mpomel@yahoo.fr Location : Phuket Town

Island Style travel model. Size: 7’0”. Suitable for round-nose boards. Can fit up to 4 boards without fins.

Phuket surfing related domains for sale

www.surfkata.com and www.surfingphuket.com Make Offer. Contact by email.

Custom Balsa/Epoxy Surfboards by Elleciel Contact : David Saulebin Email : david@elleciel.com Phone : +66 083 192 8161 Location : Phuket

Strong, lightweight boards built to fit your needs and the conditions you ride. Check out our website at www.elleciel.com

Phuketsurf.com Surf School and Rental at Kata Beach, Phuket Email : info@phuketsurf.com Phone : 087 889 7308, 081 611 0791 Location : Kata Beach, Phuket

Surfing instruction and wide range of rentals available. Visit www.phuketsurf.com

Lanta Paddlesports Email : lantapaddle@gmail.com Phone : 082 278 8055 Location : Koh Lanta

Paddlesports, surfboards, and windsurfing. Rentals and Lessons. Located on Klong Dao Beach, Koh Lanta. Visit www.lantapaddlesports.com

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SURF DIRECTORY

Surf Shops GoJoob Surfshop

Details : Custom hand-shaped surfboards made to order, surf hardware, clothing

Hospitals

Surf School/Board Rental

Mission Hospital Phuket

Koh Lanta Watersports

Address : 4/1 Thepkrasattri Rd.,Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel : 076-237220 to 6, 076-236620to3 Fax : 076-211907, 076-212149 Email : mkt@missionhospitalphuket.com Web : www.missionhospitalphuket.com

Patong Hospital

Address : Sawatdirak Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150 Tel : 076-344225-340617 For EMERGENCIES call 076-340444 Email : patonghospital@hotmil.com Web : www.patonghospital.com

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Thalang Government Hostpital

Palm Marine Co.,Ltd.

Vachira Hospital

Address : 371/41 Yaowarat Road, Talad Yai, Meuang, Phuket 83000 M : 081-9565854 Fax: 076-255268 Web : www.gojoob.com Email : joob@oceanearth.in.th Details : Huge Selection of surfboards on display. Exclusive Distributor for Cobra International. Surf hardware and accessories. Address : 1/11-12 Chaofa Road, Chalong Bay, Phuket 83130 M : 081-3967531 Tel & Fax : 076-381065 Email : cobrapkt@loxinfo.co.th

Elleciel

Details : Custom balsa/epoxy surfboards made in Phuket Phone : +66 083 192 8161 Web : www.elleciel.com Email : david@elleciel.com

Surfing Organizations / Contests Surfing Thailand

Details : Nonprofit incorporated National Sporting Organization Address : 54/1 M.7, Srisoonthorn Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel : 076-273133 Fax. 076-273133 Web : www.surfingthailand.org Email : info@surfingthailand.org

Government Offices Phuket Tourist Police

Address : 327 Yaowarad Rd., T.Talad yai, A.Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel : 076-223-891 Hotline: 1555 Email : tpd_1155@hotmail.com Web : www.phukettouristpolice.go.th

Phuket Immigration Offices

Address : 482 Phuket Road, A.Muang Phuket, 83000 Thailand Tel : 076-221 905 Fax : 076-212 108 Contact person : Phuket immigration office Patong Beach Branch Tel : 076-340 477

Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Office

Address : 191 Thalang Road, Tambon Thaladyai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel : 076-211036, 076-217138, 076-212213 Fax : 076-213582 Web : www.tourismthailand.org/phuket Email : tatphket@tat.or.th

Address : 358 M.1, Thepkrasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel : 076-3311033-4, 076-313192-3 Email : thalanghospital@gmail.com Web : www.thalanghospital.go.th

Address : 353 Yaowarat Road, Phuket Town Phuket 83000 Tel : 076-361234 Fax : 076-211155 Hotline 1669 Email : info@vachiraphuket.go.th Web : www.vachiraphuket.go.th

Bangkok Hospital

Address : 2/1 Hongyok Utis Road, Muang District, Phuket, 83000 Tel : 076-254425 Fax : 076-254430 Email : info@phukethospital.com Web : www.phukethospital.com

International Hospital

Address : 44 Chalermprakiat Ror 9 Rd Phuket 83000 Tel : 0-76 249400, 0-76 361818 Fax : 0-76 210936 Email : info@phuketinternationalhospital.com Web : www.phuketinternationalhospital.com

Dentists Dental Sea Clinic

Details : Full service, high quality dental care Location : 39/3 Prabarami Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel : 076-296682 (English, Thai) Tel : 087-2775014 (English, Japanese) Web : www.dentalsea.com Email : info@dentalsea.com

Ocean Dentists

Details : Modern full service dental facility Location : 516/11-126 Patak Road, Karon, Muang 83100 Tel : 076-286759 Web : www.oceandentists.com Email : smile@oceandentists.com

Airlines Nok Air

Details : Thailand’s budget domestic airline Tel : 1318 or +662-900-9955 Web : www.nokair.com

Details : Full watersports center: SUP, surfing, fishing, kayaking, boadyboarding. Rentals, lessons, and courses. Location : Klong Dao Beach, Koh Lanta Tel : 080-039 7393 Web : www.kohlantawatersports.com Email : info@kohlantawatersports.com

South Star Surf Bar

Details : Surfboards for rent and sale Location : Koh Payam Tel : 085 791 9367 Web : www.surfkohpayam.com

Andaman Sea Surf

Details : Surfboard rentals, surfing lessons Location : On Patong Beach just North of Phuket Graceland Resort Contact : 089-9732161, 083-5228523 Web : www.andamanseasurf.com Email : daysurfer@gmail.com

PhuketSurf.com

Details : Surfboard rentals, surfing lessons Location : On Kata Beach just South of Mom Tri’s Boat House Contact : 087-8897308, 081-6110791 Web : www.phuketsurf.com Email : info@phuketsurf.com

Siamsurfdogs

Details : Surfing & Paddlesurfing Lessons, Board Rentals Location : Khao Lak, Phang Nga M : 081-9457788 Web : www.siamsurfdogs.com Email : siamsurfdogs@gmail.com

Stand Up Paddle (Thailand) Co. Ltd

Details : SUP Sales, rentals, and lessons Location : 131/34-36 Moo 4, Sisoon Thorn Rd, Srisoontrorn, Thalang Phuket, 83110 Tel : 076-620201 M : 081-9852478 Web : www.standuppaddlethai.com Email : jimsupthailand@gmail.com Contact : 081-9457788 Web : www.siamsurfdogs.com Email : siamsurfdogs@gmail.com

Phuketsurf.com

Details : Surfing instruction and Rentals at Kata Beach, Phuket Phone : 087 889 7308, 081 611 0791 Web : www.phuketsurf.com Email : info@phuketsurf.com

Lanta Paddlesports

Details : Paddlesports, surfboards, and windsurfing lessons and rentals at Koh Lanta Phone : 082 278 8055 Web : www.lantapaddlesports.com Email : lantapaddle@gmail.com

Accommodation Sri Panwa Phuket

Details : 5 Star Flair with a sense of fun rolled in Location : Cape Panwa, Phuket Tel : 076-371000 Web : www.sripanwa.com Email : chill@siripanwa.com

Baan Andaman Sea Surf Guest House

Details : Affordable serviced apartments,quiet location, Patong sea view in every room Location : Patong Beach, Phuket Tel : 089-7932161, 076-296071 Web : www.andamanseasurf.com

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Source: Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy

2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3

2.0 2.3 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.9

1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.5

1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3

1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3

1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5

1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9

2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.3

2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8

JULY 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.1

3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.2

3.2 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.0

2.9 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.7

2.4 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.2

1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.7

1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.3

1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.1

1.1 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.2

1.4 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5

1.8 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9

2.3 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.3

2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7

2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.8

2.9 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.8

Source: Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy

2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.8

2.2 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.4

1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.9

1.4 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.4

1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0

1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.2 1.0

1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.2

2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.7

2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.1 2.9

3.3 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.3

3.3 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.4

3.0 3.3 3.5 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.3

2.6 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.8

2.0 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2

1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.5

1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0

1.0 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.7

1.2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.8

1.6 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.6 1.2

2.1 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.8

2.5 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4

2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9

2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1

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Source: Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy

3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.4

2.7 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1

2.3 2.6 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.6

1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9

1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.2

0.9 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.8

0.9 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.7

1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.0

1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.5

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.2

3.1 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.3 2.9

3.5 3.3 2.9 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.4

3.5 3.5 3.3 2.9 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.5

3.2 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.9 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.3

2.6 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7

1.9 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1

1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3

0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.8

0.6 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.5

0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.8 1.4 0.9 0.7

1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.6 1.2

2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9

2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.6

3.1 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.2

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VETERAN HAWAII LIFEGUARD VISITS PHUKET News story by S.A. Martin

John Quincy Adams ‘JQA’ at ‘Pin Balls’ Waimea Bay, Hawaii Photo : Bernie Baker 1983 Along with the monsoon swells in early May this year, John ‘Quincy’ Adams (a.k.a. ‘JQA’), veteran big wave surfer and lifeguard from Hawaii’s famed North Shore, appeared at various surf beaches around Phuket. Adams met friends and staff of TSM and presented 14 first aid kits (original U.S. military trauma kits) free of charge at several venues around the island including Mr. Decha Sithidej at Patong Beach.

JQA on Patrol with Model Tammy Strickland Photo : Scott Harvickson Adams told TSM stories about lifeguarding and surfing the North Shore Hawaii in the 70’s with world class waterman and big wave surfers like Clyde & Eddie Aikau, Butch Van Artsdalen, Tiger Espere, 1972 World Champ Jimmy Blears, Derek Dorner, and Tom ‘Pohaku’ Stone. Based on his experience and observations around Phuket, Adams said that surf-lifesaving needs to be taken seriously in Thailand, suggesting that the government or other sponsors could bring in world-class professionals to provide experience, training and inspiration for Thai guards, a strategy employed by any number of developing beach communities around the planet. As an example, he mentioned a similar approach recently employed in Goa, India where Lifeguards Hawaii State helped to revamp procedures and equipment and train over 100 guards with the support of international organizations and the Indian government.

JQA discusses ocean safety with Phuket locals. Photo : S.A. Martin

Adams was the first lifeguard at ‘Banzai Rocks’ (Rock Piles) in October 1974 with Hawaii’s first-ever Pipeline lifeguard Charles ‘Butch’ Van Artsdalen; he was also among the original ‘dirty dozen’ who founded the notorious Hawaiian ‘Hui O He’e Nalu’ in 1977. Adams said that as the actions and image of ‘The Hui’ became more controversial, he retired his infamous black shorts and jackets (in 1987) and formed his own lifesaving organization called ‘Lifeguards Hawaii State’ and has been providing water safety services in Hawaii and abroad ever since.

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Trash Talking

Exploring Marine Debris on the Andaman Coast, Thailand By S. A. Martin—Prince of Songkla University

Eyewitness Accounts

Although interviews with Phuket residents regarding how, why, or where, the rubbish originates offer only provisional results, a number of hypothesis emerged from eyewitnesses, including the following:

Water pollution and marine debris (marine litter) are common topics in Phuket... Styrofoam, rubber slippers, ‘single-use’ plastic bags, fishing gear... it’s all floating around in the Andaman sea just waiting for the Southwest Monsoon winds to deliver it to a beach near you. Marine debris is a practical term for trash or rubbish introduced to the ocean environment. Trash and debris along Thailand’s western coastline adversely affects the image and quality of the overall beach experience, especially for surfers. In a sense, marine debris is the result of a crime, and a polluted beach is a crime scene. It is a crime against tourism, the environment, our health, our economy, and the surfer. As surfers, we have an intimate relationship with water pollution—water gets in our ears, up our noses and sometimes even swallowed. The following article is a brief investigation into the origin of marine debris in Phuket and was conducted from 2007 to 2011; specifically, it is the result of a study of single-use plastic bags and food wrappers. Marine debris has a story to tell; it indicates that people have been careless and may provide clues as to where it came from, local or otherwise. Beginning in April 2007, I collected plastic bags along the west coast of Phuket while surfing. Marine debris is like a familiar face in the water, bobbing around here and there, clasping around our legs and surf leashes, creating a nuisance, an eyesore, and an obstacle to our sport.

• During periods of high tides and heavy rains, debris are flushed from local canals and are carried out to sea, returning with the waves and tides to the Andaman’s west-facing coastlines. • Materials are carried out to sea and dumped by local fisherman. • Materials are carried up from the Straits of Malacca by the dominate ocean currents and wind patterns. • Large Indian Ocean storms transport the rubbish to the Thai coast. • Boats passing in the outer shipping lanes are dumping these materials. • Local beach businesses are somewhat responsible. • Picnickers and beachgoers, including tourists, are somewhat responsible. • Materials are dumped in the sea from workers at construction sites. • Cruise ships pay local Thai companies to dispose of their rubbish when they come to Phuket, however these companies may be dumping the refuse at sea rather than on land as required. • “While off shore on a small boat I saw a large ship (I believe it was Indonesian) throwing enormous amounts of trash/garbage overboard.” Nai Yang Beach—2011

General Observations

Unwitting Opinions

Surfing aside, from a purely research-based point of view, I participated in various beach clean-ups and conducted any number of interviews with Phuket residents and tourists alike. Here are a few examples of comments attesting to this issue:

Somewhat jokily in approach, I interviewed hundreds of beachgoers (Thais, foreign residents, and tourists) with the simple question: “Gosh, I wonder where the trash in Phuket waters is actually coming from?” The following shortlist may indicate a number of conjectures:

• “It’s too bad about the trash, I noticed it immediately—it hit me in the face as soon as I got off the plane and walked on the beach at Nai Yang.” • “There is so much trash! It gets wrapped around your legs and your surfing leash when we are trying to surf; it’s disgusting.” • “There is really a lot of trash after a major storm.” • “Phuket has a real problem with ‘storm trash’—I had no idea about this problem before coming here.” • “Tourists come to Thailand to experience the environment, and the presence of marine debris and plastics in the sea is aesthetically and environmentally critical.” Kalim Beach—2011

• “It all comes from India.” • “It all comes from Myanmar.” • “It all comes from the Straits of Malacca.” • “It all comes from tourists.” • “It all comes from boats.” • “Cruise ships are dumping all the trash.” • “All the trash comes from the klongs (canals).” • “Half of the trash comes from the locals.” • “It comes from Thailand, Indonesia, and Burma.”

The purpose of asking simple, open-ended questions was to gauge public opinion and to establish a basis for further research; it also served to indicate that many individuals have not made any effort to look closely at the debris or the wider issue.

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Analysis of Plastic Food Wrapper Labels

Trashed out!

The plastic bags and food wrappers identified in this study were plucked from the sea while surfing. Overall, they were mainly small packets of ‘ready to eat’ or ‘instant cooking products’, such as instant noodle or coffee packages. Also, approximately 9% of the plastic bags with Thai labeling were from dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, or fabric softener. Identified in the study, were plastic bags with Thai, Bahasa Indonesian, Malay, Burmese, and Hindi labeling. In some cases, plastic bags with manufacture dates were cross-referenced with the dates in which they were fished from the sea or washed upon the beach in order to identify the lag period between the sales or expiration date of the item, its entry into the sea, and to estimate the potential duration at sea. However, these results were inconclusive as further research is necessary to provide decisive results.

Tourism Professionals More experienced accounts for the origin and nature of rubbish in Thai waters and beaches came from Phuket tourism professionals who reported the following comments: Surfer Luke Remmers theorizes that materials coming from far offshore appear degenerated and algae-covered due to the extended time at sea, whereas materials originating from local canals and fishermen appear newer and were quite recently introduced to the environment: “During the early part of the monsoon season the trash is mainly from local sources, but as the large storm systems come up from the south later in the season, they bring the foreign garbage which may have barnacles stuck to it.” Remmers spent several days in September 2008, with the support of five Thai youth, collecting trash washed in at high tide in the Bang Tao Beach area; they collected approximately three-hundred cubic gallons of rubbish and reported that ninety-eight percent of the material was of Thai origin and appeared identical to materials used at local construction sites. He also witnessed Burmese work camp residents (in the Bang Tao area) dumping rubbish in tidal areas. Mr. Mueller, the General Manager of Marriott’s Courtyard Hotel in Kamala in 2009, believes that “The rubbish originates from three sources: local businesses, picnickers [park users], and the trash that washes in from the sea.” He added, “Once I was showing a potential client the beach, it was so dirty [with rubbish] that it was embarrassing. We need a system in place to manage the issue, such as adequate trashbins and timely removal. Often the trash is left in bags near a full trash can overnight and dogs may tear it up and spread the trash around again.” Michelle Williams, previously with the Mai Kao Turtle Foundation, who has initiated beach clean-ups since 2004, has witnessed how the primary source of the marine debris is the “Careless rubbish disposal by people on boats and on the beach.” Matt Blauer has observed that in the case of Phang Nga Province, most of the trash with Thai labeling originates from local villages located inland and is eventually washed down to the ocean and the beach after heavy rains; rather than people intentionally throwing trash directly on the beach. Hiro Tachiban, managing director for Tokonatsuya Co. Ltd., which organizes surf travel for Japanese clients to Phuket said, “Over the years, many customers are surprised at the amount of marine debris, especially plastic bags that are in the surfline and washed up on the beaches.”

Malang, Java—Indonesia

• Marine debris fished from the surfing area at Kata Noi Beach on November 1, 2008. • Manufacture Date: December 22, 2007 • Expiration Date: December 28, 2007 Surfer Matt Blauer, located in the Khao Lak area during August and September 2008, identified the labeling on trash and reported that writing was again predominantly Thai. Other informants had similar findings in regard to the rubbish being of Thai origin. An exception to the researcher’s independent findings include, for example, a beach cleanup alert posted by the Phuket Boardriders website in late August 2008 when the trash collected was predominantly from Indonesia. Although examining the labels on food wrappers my offer only anecdotal evidence to the exact origin or place of entry into the sea, it is nonetheless a significant indication as to the potential source. Statistically, single-use plastic bags and wrappers on the Andaman Coast are Thai in origin (74%), rather than from foreign sources, with Indonesian (6.5%) and Malaysian (3.5%) in second and third place respectively.

Analysis of 1,127 Food Wrapper Labels Percentage

Language

Potential country of origin

74%

Thai

Thailand

6.5%

Bahasa/others

Indonesia

3.5%

Malay/others

Malaysia

Burmese/others

Myanmar

1.5%

Hindi

India

12.5%

Unidentifiable

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Kamala Beach Cleanup—2009

Hindi—India

Concluding Thoughts Marine debris is an discernible issue during the Andaman surf season; it may also be viewed as a crime against tourism, the environment, our health, our economy, and the surfer—and Phuket beaches may indeed resemble a crime scene after a few days of monsoon wind and wave activity. It is somewhat unconscionable the amount of trash in the Andaman Sea and we only get a dose of it when the sea inevitably ‘pukes up’ a batch of it on our west coast beaches. However, the trash talks to us; it is encoded with messages of where, when, and potentially who is behind the needless pollution. It inevitably tells us that individuals are responsible through the careless disposal of plastics. The most commonly identified marine debris found on Phuket beaches are as follows: plastic bags; plastic lighters; rubber slippers; plastic straws; plastic wire; plastic water bottles; fishing lines, nets, and baskets; plastic and metal bottle tops; ‘ya dom’ (nasalinhalers); cans; syringes; plastic toys; and cordage (thin ropes and strapping materials); and discarded light bulbs from squid fisher boats. Overall, with the advent of single-use plastic bags, a fundamental problem was born, one that will inescapably plague our coasts for the decades ahead. The shift from using natural materials, such as banana leaf to wrap food products for local consumption, and the movement toward instant and ready-to-eat food products (7-11-ism), comes at an immeasurable price to the environment. Although this short article has not addressed the social behaviors behind the issue, nor has it offered any solutions, it does serve to raise awareness for further discussion and to spark our readers to take a closer look at the marine pollution affecting our coastal surfing resources and the quality of our surfing experience.

Thai Fabric Softener

Please comment on this topic on our online forum at

www.thaisurfrider.com. This study in on-going and we are happy

to receive your mail, comments, insights, photos, and research.

Burmese—Myanmar

Thai Instant Coffee

S.A. Martin is conducting research on the conservation of surfing areas in Thailand with the Faculty of Environmental Management, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai. please contact : steve@thaisurfrider.com

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PHUKET OCEAN SAFETY GUIDE

Text, photos & concept are the original work of S.A. Martin (2011) Faculty of International Studies, Prince of Songkla University

WATER SAFETY FLAGS USED IN PHUKET RED + YELLOW FLAG

ธงแดง + ธงเหลือง

YELLOW FLAG

ธงเหลือง

Patrolled area - the safest swimming area

Warning - potentially dangerous condition

RED FLAG

Beach closed - do not enter the water

มีเจ้าหน้าที่ Lifeguard คอยดูแล ควรเล่นนำ�้บริเวณนี้ ควรระมัดระวังในการเล่นนำ�้บริเวรนี้

ธงแดง

ปิดหาด ห้ามลงเล่นโดยเด็ดขาด

WATER SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN PHUKET STRONG CURRENT - RIP CURRENT

อันตราย - ร่องนำ�้ลึก

PATROLLED BEACH

หาดนี้มีเจ้าหน้าที่ Lifeguard คอยดูแล

NO SWIMMING

ห้ามลงเล่นนำ�้

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Phuket and the Andaman Coast can have surf at anytime of the year, so it is always advised to observe the ocean for at least 15 minutes before entering water.

BE EXTRA CAREFUL WATCH FOR WAVES BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER DON’T GO IN THE SURF ALONE

CHES ON PHUKET BERADS WITH LIFEGUA before you swim.

ip nar ght i h, do u a c c t bea e u ge I f yo a t r o l l e d t w i t h t h a . p o a t a a n ic. Fl o n e a r m p e t s i o n nd ra rip a

SAY HELL THE LIFEGOUTO BEFORE YO ARDS SWIM NEAR U SWIM IF YOU CAN A LIFEGUARD

lifeguards • Say hello to the ard if you can. gu life a ar ne • Swim the safety signs. rve • Read and obse ed flags e red/yellow band • Swim between th end. fri rvision or with a • Swim under supe d beach, lle tro pa in a rip at a • If you get caught ise one ra d an rip e th at with do not panic. Flo e. arm for assistanc uence SURF under the infl e th in • Don’t swim of alcohol!

ON PHUKET BEACHES WITHOUT LIFEGUARDS

There may not be lifeguards at all beach all the time, so be extra careful early mornings, late evenings, or at any unguarded beaches • Watch the ocean closely to see if there is any SURF—how and where the waves are break ing? • Don’t go in the surf alone; make sure that friends or family are watching. • If you see someone in trouble and you plan to respond, make sure that you take something that floats with you.

KNOW THAT

• Conditions change quickly in Phuket, especially when tides change and during the surf season. • Individuals without ocean/surf experience who respond to a drowning person without a floatation devise often find themselves in trouble.

The purpose Phuket Ocean Safety Guide is to promote water safety awareness and to provide appropriate water safety information to tourists, foreign residents, and the greater Thai community.

WHAT IS A RIP CURRENT?

A rip current is any ocean current occurring close to the shore which can take a swimmer out to sea

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT • If you get caught in a rip at a patrolled beach—do not panic—and float with the rip and raise one arm. • If the rip takes you out to sea—relax and float with the rip—then let the waves push you back to shore. • Swim parallel with the beach—then use the waves—let the waves push you to shore. • Relax, float, and use a sidestroke or backstroke. • If waves break in front of you, hold your breath and go under them. Anticipate that the waves will keep coming (take a breath and go under the wave, then surface and take another breath and go under the next wave, etc.)

For more information contact Ajarn Steve at phuketoceansafety@gmail.com, email the TSM editor, or make a comment on our new online forum at www.thaisurfrider.com

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Spilling Breakers

Waves that break gradually over a considerable distance. Caution Kata Beach

• Occur during strong on-shore wind conditions, especially during the Southwest Monsoon. • Surf may not appear dangerous, yet strong rip currents may exist.

Plunging Breakers

Waves that curl over over and break with a single crash (good for surfing!) Plunging waves may create ‘tubes’ and ‘barrels’! Caution Kata Noi Beach

• Dangerous shorebreak! • When surf occurs during the high season and sand bars are near shore (April is most notorious month).

Surging Breakers

Waves that peak (stand up) and surge toward the beach without spilling or plunging. Caution Nai Harn Beach

• May have a strong and unexpected surge up the beach. • High ‘run up’ level on the exposed beach. • Potential to knock a person off balance and drag

them into the shorebreak.

Concept by S.A. Martin / Prince of Songkla University

• Relax and float with the current. Do not panic! Remember, the current is not dangerous! —only panicking is dangerous! • Stay calm and swim parallel with the beach! —Let the waves push you back to the beach. • If necessary, hold your breath and dive under the waves! —Breathe after the wave passes and before the next wave comes. • If there are surfers or swimmers nearby, raise your arm and ask for help!

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE IN A RIP CURRENT

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