Oil spill threatens Thai island

Ko Samet^[1] (Thai: ?????????, Thai pronunciation:?[k??? sam?t]), is one of the Eastern Seaboard Islands of Thailand. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coastline of the Thai province of Rayong, approximately 220 kilometres (140?mi) southeast of Bangkok. Ko Samet is part of the Phe (Thai: ??) Subdistrict of the Amphoe Mueang Rayong (Thai: ??????????, the capital district, or Amphoe Mueang), of Rayong province. Ko Samet is the largest and westernmost of a cluster of islands not far from the coast.^[2]

The island derives its name from the cajeput tree found throughout the island, as the Thai language word for cajeput is samet (the cajeput tree is formally known in Thai ???????????).

Popular with foreign tourists and as a weekend getaway for residents of nearby Bangkok, most of the island (excluding the Na Dan area) belongs to the Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park. In 1981, the Royal Forest Department declared the archipelago of Samet, along with nine other small islands, the headland of Khao Laem Ya, and the 11 kilometres (6.8?mi) Mae Ramphueng Beach to be a National Park, and is thus Ko Samet is under the protection of the National Parks Division of the Thai Government.

Samet[link]

Travel to and from Ko Samet is typically via the small local port at Ban Phe (Thai: ??????) on the coast. Travelers from Bangkok frequently travel by bus, with departures to Ban Phe from Bangkok's Eastern Bus terminal, the Ekkamai bus station, and travel time from Bangkok to Ban Phe of approximately 3? hours. Owing to the island's close proximity to the coast, just 7 kilometres (4.3?mi) offshore, boats travel casually from Ban Phe to Ko Samet in approximately 30 minutes.

Geography and climate[link]

Located just 220?km from the capital in the Gulf of Thailand, Ko Samet is approximately 13.1 square kilometres (5.1?sq?mi) in size, and shaped somewhat like a letter "t". Along the length of the "t" (north-south) the island measures approximately 7?km, and measures 4?km across the "t" (west-east). Forest remains blanket up to 80% of the total area.

Closest to the Rayong coast, lies the small island port village of Na Dan, commonly known as Ko Samet Village, with its popular nearby beach Hat Sai Kaeo (Thai: ???????????), the longest beach on Ko Samet. Most of Ko Samet's beaches lie along the eastern shore of the island. Other beaches on the island include: Ao Phai, Ao Wai, Ao Kio Na Nai, Ao Cho, Ao Kio Na Nok, Ao Wong Duean, Cape Kut, Ao Toei, and Ao Karang at the southern tip, and Ao Phrao on the western shore of the island. Just off the southern tip of the island are three small rock-islands, Ko Chan (Moon Island; Thai: ??????????), Ko San Chalam (Shark Fin Island), and Hin Khao (White Rock; Thai: ??????????).

Ko Samet is one of the driest archipelagos in Thailand. Ko Samet gets significantly less rainfall than Rayong Province, even though it is only a few kilometres offshore. The island's "rainy season" extends only from May to July, but even during this season it has less rain that other islands in Thailand. The island despite being arid, consists of lush forested hills, covered with evergreen and deciduous forest and cajeput trees grow abundantly. Owing to the lack of rain, Ko Samet still ships in potable water to the island.

Administration[link]

Ko Samet is under the administration of Phe Subdistrict, Mueang District, Rayong Province.

Boundary[link]

Ko Samet is 6.5 kilometres (4.0?mi) south of mainland Rayong province and is surrounded by the Gulf of Thailand.

History[link]

It is believed that once upon a time, Ko Samet was the home of pirates and that until this very day there is still lost treasure buried somewhere on the island.^{[citation needed]}

The classical Thai Poet, Sunthorn Phu (1786?1855), set part of his epic work, Phra Aphai Mani (sometimes transliterated as Pra Apaimanee), on the shores of the island.^[3] Statues of the title character, Prince Aphai Mani and the siren/mermaid which guided him to Ko Samet can be found on the Hat Sai Kaeo beach.

Coordinates: 12?34?4?N 101?27?17?E? / ?12.56778?N 101.45472?E? / 12.56778; 101.45472

Even though Bangkokians had known about the beauty of Ko Samet for decades before, the Thai government put this island off limits and restricted overnight stay there; that was until 1981. In that year, on 1 October, the Forestry Department of Thailand declared Ko Samet and its surrounding to be a national park.

Roads

There are 2 main routes on Ko Samet.

• Northern route connects Hat Sai Kaeo to Ao Klang and Ao Noina.
• Central route consists of 4 smaller roads. The first road links Sai Kaeo beach to Ao Phai and Ao Phutsa. The second road connects the center of island to Ao Wong Duean. The third road connects the first road to Ao Thapthim and Ao Nuan. The fourth road connects the first road to Ao Phrao.

Songthaew (public passenger pick-up vehicle)

The public passenger pick-up vehicles are the most popular mode of public transportation in all the town districts.

Boat Ko Samet has 5 piers: Ao Klang, Ao Phrao, Ao Wong Duean, Ao Thian and Ao Wai. Ao Klang Pier is the port to mainland. The rest are piers for diving and excursions.

As Ko Samet is so near Bangkok, the island is ideal for those in the capital wanting to chill-out with their families for a couple of days, without having to go through all that rigmarole of having to travel down south. Ko Samet has developed steadily over the past decade or so, but it hasn?t been the victim of over zealous construction which has hit the likes of Ko Samui or even Ko Chang. The island is typified by its splendid beaches and white silky sand, surrounded by tropical coral reefs and crystal clear sea. Tourists can also enjoy a plethora of delicious cuisine and fine nightlife.

Sights[link]

Most beaches are on the eastern side of the island. The beaches hide in small bays and stretch some 200 metres. From the north, there are Hat Sai Kaeo, Hat Hin Khrong, Hat Khlong Phai, Ao Phutsa, Ao Thapthim, Ao Nuan, Ao Cho, Ao Thian, Ao Wai, Ao Kio Na Nok and Ao Karang. The only beach on the western side is Ao Phrao. One of the famous beaches is Ao Wong Duean in the middle of the eastern side. This beach stretches in the shape of an almost complete circle. Both Ao Wong Duean and Hat Sai Kaeo have very fine white sand.

• Hat Sai Kaeo (Diamond Beach) One of the most beautiful and most popular beaches on Ko Samet, Hat Sai Kaeo is 1 kilometer long and 25 ? 30 meters wide. The name speaks for itself, Hat Sai Kaeo, which literally means Crystal Sand Beach, is a nice beach filled with activities. From dusk to dawn, it is the place for sunbathing, swimming, jet skiing, windsurfing, riding on a banana boat or even partying at night. Tourists are entertained by the spectacular fire shows and the peculiar population of short legged dogs. These dogs are believed to be interbred from many mongrel species brought over from the mainland in the 18th century by exiled Burmese hill tribes. Due to the shallow boat used by the Burmese these dogs never had a need to develop legs longer than 4?inches. The rapitidy with which this limbine evolution took place suggests a sexual rather than necessative change and is believed to be the only example in South East Asia.

• Ao Noina Ao Noina, which is located near Hat Sai Kaeo, has a different ambience to Hat Sai Kaeo. It is quieter and therefore more suitable for those looking to relax on the white, sandy beach.

• Ao Hin Khok Located close to Hat Sai Kaeo, Ao Hin Khok is therefore quite crowded. For visitors interested in sunbathing, Windsurfing, with the crystal clear water this is the good place.

• Ao Phai Ao Phai is a small bay on Ko Samet which draws repeat visitors intent on relaxing. Suitable for those who are tired of crowded beaches and nightlife activities, Ao Phai offers a quiet natural retreat.

• Ao Phutsa Ao Phutsa, which is set in a peaceful atmosphere, is located near Ao Nuan and is well known for its white sand and clear water. Ao Phutsa has a small, cozy resort, which provides nice services in a well decorated compound.

• Ao Nuan a small quiet bay with nine bungalows.

• Ao Wong Duean Ao Wong Duean is the second largest beach on the island (the first being Hat Sai Kaeo). Ao Wong Duean attracts tourist groups during both the high and low seasons due to its beach and good accommodation. On top of this, seafood restaurants with nice views are also available.

• Ao Wai Ao Wai is located within a short walking distance of Candlelight Beach. Shaded by coconut trees, the beach is quite and scenic.

• Ao Kio Na Nok This bay is decent for those planning to keep their distance from the busy, crowded beaches and nightlife. From Ao Kio Na Nok, visitors can actually walk to Ao Kio Na Nai is the ideal spot on the island to see the sun rise and sun set.

• Ao Karang This is the best place on the island to experience the traditional lifestyle of the residents of Ko Samet, is at Ao Karang, where there also are a number of seafood restaurants providing seafood dishes.

• Ao Phrao Ao Prow is one of the quietest beaches of Ko Samet. Located quite far away from the nightlife of Ko Samet; Ao Prow is preferred by travelers who quietly enjoy the sea, swimming and sand.

Activities[link]

Windsurfing

With its rocky coastline and offshore winds, Hin Khrong beach is a good location for windsurfing.

Snorkeling / Diving

The Ko Samet area is a popular for divers and snorkelers due its close proximity to Bangkok and abundance of clear water, colorful coral and diversity of marine life such as: turtles, tiger sharks and manta rays. Two of the most favoured locations for diving around Ko Samet are Ko Thalu and Ko Kut. Tourists can take a tour around the island and go snorkeling off the rocky uninhabited western side, or around the reefs at the southern tip. Scuba diving excursions can be arranged at Vong Duang.

Volleyball / Frisbee

Tourists enjoy playing volleyball and Frisbee on the beach.

Fishing

Night fishing trips for squid are usually arranged.

Boat Trips

These are arranged to take tourists (either by slow boat or speedboat) around the island to snorkeling and diving spots.

Massage

On the beach there are countless masseurs offering their massage service. Off the beach on the main roads are massage shops.

Shopping[link]

Ko Samet doesn't have much in the way of shopping beyond basic beach accessories (sarongs, T-shirts, etc.). But, there are high quality crystal products and reed products. Good quality crystals are usually sold at the Lotus Crystal Factory.

Nightlife[link]

There are beer bars at virtually every beach, nearly all of them on Hat Sai Kaeo have hostesses. Besides bars there isn?t much else but restaurants selling alcohol. You can even get the popular sand bucket full of your favorite drink.

Life-style[link]

Thai Buddhism is a large part of the people?s lives on Ko Samet and so there are several temples scattered around. Many of the folk on Ko Samet however, are not originally from the island, but moved there to make a decent living through tourism.

Events / Festivals[link]

• Rayong Fruit Festival (????????????????????????????????) In May of each year, Rayong's fruit reaches its peak season. The venue for celebration is always changed between Mueang and Klaeng districts. Tourists can enjoy floats decorated with fruits, fruit contests, beauty contests, as well as fruit and seafood fair.

• Sunthon Phu Day (??????????????) Organised on June 26 of each year at Sunthorn Phu Monument, Klaeng district, to honour him. There are also exhibitions and plays from his poetry.

• Changing the robe for Phra Chedi Klang Nam (?????????????????????????) The annual traditional event is held during the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, or in November. The robe blanketing around the pagoda in the middle of the Rayong River, in Mueang district, will be changed. Meanwhile, the people celebrate the event along with the Loi Krathong Festival by boat racing and many kinds of local entertainment.

• Thot Pha Pa Klang Nam (Waterborne Robe Offering Ceremony) (???????????????????) During the Loi Krathong Festival of each year, or on the full moon night of November, people living near the mouth of the Prasae River prepare a monk's robe at the pier. After completing the ceremony on the boat, a monk comes to get it. Normally, the robe offering ceremony is held at the temple. This special tradition has been in existence for over a century.

Learn[link]

Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)

Muay Thai, the well known traditional fighting sport of Thailand, is open to anyone who would like to learn. The main Thai Boxing teaching center on Ko Samet is at ?Naga?.

Fire Spinning

There are courses where visitors can learn the art of fire-spinning. The small school is located in Nadan Village.

Local Food[link]

Popular local food in Ko Samet includes fried durian and fruits such as rambutan and mangosteen. The province is also well known for its seafood products such as: shrimp paste, fish sauce, dried shrimp, squid, octopus and other dried seafood.

In Koh Samet there was 4 Medical facilities

1 International clinic (International Clinic Koh Samet) which locate at Naadan pier (main pier) with License Emergency Medicine Doctor and escort team ( call +66 86 094 0566 ), open 24 hr., website?: www.sametclinic.in.th

2 Health center (no doctor or nurse) for primary wound care locate at Saikaew beach, open 10 am - 5 pm

3 Phamacy locate at Samet village, near Saikaew beach (Please note that Pharmacy in Thailand mostly don't have Phamacist), open 10 am - 10 pm

4 Rescue team for emergency evacuation ( call +66 38 644 414 )

Source: http://article.wn.com/view/2013/08/01/Oil_spill_threatens_Thai_island/

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'Sons Of Anarchy' Creator Addresses 'Controversial' Events In Season 6 Premiere

"Sons Of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter addressed a shocking, violent scene in the show's upcoming Season 6 premiere Friday at the Television Critics Association 2013 Summer press tour.

Note: Do not read on if you do not want be spoiled for the "Sons of Anarchy" Season 6 premiere, airing Tuesday, September 10 at 10 p.m. ET on FX.

The intense scene depicts a school shooting perpetrated by a young boy. During the investigation, the gun he used is traced back to SAMCRO.

"Sons of Anarchy" has never shied away from depicting grisly acts of violence, but critics who have already seen the scene described it as particularly disturbing. The Daily Beast contributor Jason Lynch tweeted, "Even by 'Sons Of Anarchy' standards, [this] isn't going to sit well with a lot of people.

Sutter discussed and defended the likely-to-be-controversial scene, describing it as a "catalyst for the third act of this morality play we're doing," according to TV Guide. He emphasized that he's not taking the scene lightly, and had been contemplating doing it for three years, TV Tango reported.

"I know obviously that it would be somewhat controversial, but I feel like as much as I wouldn?t do something because it was controversial, I?m also not going to do something because it is," he said, according to TVLine.

Sutter emphasized that the scene "is not being done to be sensational," according to IMDb, and he said it will drive the story towards its "ultimate comeuppance." "It?s an organic story to our world; thematically, it?s the right fit," he added (via TVLine).

In other "Sons" news from the show's TCA panel, Sutter revealed that each episode of the already hour-long show will be 15-30 minutes longer this season, according to TV Guide's Damian Holbrook.

"Sons Of Anarchy" Season 6 premieres Tuesday, September 10 at 10 p.m. ET on FX.

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Berkus joins team for fantasy dog parks

This June 15, 2011 photo released by Beneful shows Buddy, a yellow lab, making use of an agility hoop at the unveiling of America's first Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, Ga. The $500,000 renovation of the dog park was awarded to the community by Beneful brand dog food as part of its WagWorld Dream Dog Park Contest. (AP Photo/Beneful, Jenni Girtman)

This June 15, 2011 photo released by Beneful shows Buddy, a yellow lab, making use of an agility hoop at the unveiling of America's first Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, Ga. The $500,000 renovation of the dog park was awarded to the community by Beneful brand dog food as part of its WagWorld Dream Dog Park Contest. (AP Photo/Beneful, Jenni Girtman)

This illustration released by Beneful shows the design for the Beneful Dream Dog Park in Lancaster Pa. The doggy amusement park with a tennis ball tree and a 40-foot roller coaster bridge, opens Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Beneful)

FILE - This Oct. 24, 2011 file photo shows TV personality and interior designer Nate Berkus at "Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening With Ralph Lauren" in New York. Berkus has been adding fantasy to human homes for 16 years. But he's been a dog lover longer, so he's going to help design a half-million-dollar fantasy dog park. He has joined the creative team for the 2014 Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Interior designer Nate Berkus has been adding fantasy to homes for 16 years, inspiring people with just the right creative touch. But he's been a dog-lover even longer, and he's turning his design expertise to a half-million-dollar fantasy dog park.

Berkus, 41, has joined the creative team for the 2014 Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. Contestants have to answer one question: "If you had $500,000 to create a Dream Dog Park where you and your best buddy can play together, what would you do?"

In Lancaster, Pa., the answer included a doggy amusement park with a tennis ball tree and a 40-foot roller coaster bridge. The park there ? the third contest winner ? opens Aug. 6.

The first park was built in Johns Creek, Ga., with a family destination theme and includes a bone-shaped bridge, two splash pads, tunnels, rubberized mulch paths and shade trees. The second park in Alabaster, Ala., has synthetic turf, agility rings, a walking trail, a fetch football field, fire hydrant goalposts and a mulch adventure path with tunnels, said Brent Gleckler, brand director for Beneful dog food.

"There is nothing I love more than being with my dog," Berkus said of sidekick Tucker, a black mutt. Together, they visit a dog park nearly every night.

The parks in Alabaster and Johns Creek have been tourist magnets. In Georgia, the city had to make 72 new parking spaces next to the park to accommodate visitors.

In Alabama, people take good care of the park, but the city does a walkthrough once a day, sprays it down twice a week and uses a biodegradable chemical once a month, city parks director Tim Hamm said.

The dog park is part the city's flagship Veteran's Park, with a ball field complex, 2.5-mile walking trail, eight pavilions with picnic tables, two playgrounds, a skateboard park and veteran's memorial, Hamm said.

Every day, they get calls from tourists asking about hours and directions.

"The more people that come to our city, the more people will stop, eat and buy gas. We are all for that. Out-of-town users are great," Hamm said. "Anybody who wants to come, we more than welcome them in town."

Beneful has some requirements ? large dogs must be separated from small dogs; the park has to be fenced for off-leash play; and it has to be a public or nonprofit park, open to the public at no charge.

"A park is a place for a community to come together. These parks are specifically designed for pet owners and their dogs, but everyone is welcome," Berkus said. "We're really looking at it from the dog's perspective. We will use smart materials that will last a long time, and make sure we factor in pet behaviors and create not only beautiful fun places but intelligently laid out places as well."

At Alabaster, the dog rules are typical of most dog parks: The off-leash area is for dogs, their handlers and those accompanying them, dogs have to be vaccinated, puppies and adult females in heat are banned and everyone has to clean up after their own dog.

Hamm said except for a few minor fights, there has been no trouble at the park. If there is a fight on your watch, the park has that covered too: A sign tells visitors "How to Break Up a Dog Fight."

Berkus, who has an upcoming NBC show called "American Dream Builders," is teaming up with contractor Jason Cameron, host of the DIY Network's "Man Caves," and Arden Moore, founder of fourleggedlife.com, for the latest contest.

So if Berkus were asked to design a $500,000 park for Tucker, what would he do?

"I would probably spend $495,000 bringing in squirrels because that's what Tucker likes. He's pretty simple. The sky is really the limit. It's an enormous budget and an enormous contribution to the communities where these parks are built and it really is meant to be a fantasyland."

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Online:

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Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest, http://www.beneful.com/dream-dog-park

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Apple will include in iOS 7 a fix to a security flaw that allows fake chargers to hack your iPhone

Apple has included in its latest beta of iOS 7 a fix to a security issue that was discovered last month?? which allows hackers to infect your iPhone with a computer virus when it is plugged into a fake charger.

A team at the Georgia Institute of Technology demonstrated the security flaw at the Black Hat hacking convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Reuters reports.?The researchers built a custom-made charger equipped with a tiny Linux PC programmed to attack iOS devices, and plugged in an iPhone ? which then got infected with a computer virus designed to dial the phone of one of the researchers.

Apple?s iOS 7 software update will include a prompt to alert users that they are connecting to a computer and not an ordinary charger. Ars Technica has a screenshot of what this would look like, and it can be seen here:

Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told Reuters: ?We would like to thank the researchers for their valuable input.?

In the meantime though, before the iOS 7 update is rolled out officially this fall, Apple devices are vulnerable to such attacks from fake chargers.

The researchers noted that the security flaw could give cyber criminals the leeway to build viruses aimed at getting remote control of iPhones, which could result in access to emails, text messages, contact information and even screenshots to steal bank passwords and credit card numbers. It could even become a spying tool, one of the researchers noted.

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Novak Djokovic is currently the best tennis player in the world, but it's not easy to achieve such a status.

Djokovic pays attention to every little thing he puts in his body, down to the temperature of the water he drinks. In his new book, "Serve to Win," that comes out in August, Djokovic goes into detail about his strict diet and the regimen he follows day to day.

From the WSJ:

"Want to roll like the world's top men's tennis player? Start by drinking loads of warm water all day long, as well as shakes made with pea protein concentrate. Avoid dairy and stay away from alcohol during tournaments. Eat lots of avocados, cashew butter and very little sugar. Banish caffeine, other than the occasional energy gel bar before matches. Be sure to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night, meditate, do plenty of yoga and tai chi, take melatonin supplements, hook yourself up to a biofeedback machine that measures your stress level and, when you have a free moment or two, keep a diary. Feel free to unwind with a cup of warm licorice tea"

That's right, Djokovic tries to only drink warm water. Why? Because cold water slows the digestive system down and diverts blood from his muscles. He drinks a lot of this throughout today and likes to have "a little color in his urine."

Another quirky habit of Djokovic's is eating manuka honey from New Zealand every morning, and during matches. After he drinks a glass of warm water in the morning, he has two spoonfulls of the honey which has antibacterial properties.

Djokovic also eats gluten-free. After he went 14 days without gluten, his doctor had him eat a bagel which Djokovic said made him feel like he had a terrible hangover. Ever since, he has eliminated gluten from his diet and claims he's never felt better, he writes:

"My allergies abated; my asthma disappeared; my fears and doubts were replaced by confidence. I have not had a serious cold or flu in nearly three years."

A large portion of Djokovic's book focuses on his diet and regimen, but it also talks about Djokovic's life and rise to number one. It comes out on August 20.

Read more about what's in the book over at the WSJ >

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/what-novak-djokovic-eats-2013-7

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