Lite Beer Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Canadian is new Australian Honorary Consul in PhuketAlasdair Forbes Michelle Hawryluk. '“I guess I like to complicate my life.' PHUKET: Legal adviser Michelle Hawryluk, 34, from Canada has been appointed Honorary Consul in Phuket – for Australia. She replaces Larry Cunningham, who stepped down at the end of September last year, after eight years in the post.Mrs Hawryluk, who is fluent in Thai, was chosen months ago for the post, but has been waiting for Thai government approval of her appointment.In a recent interview on Phuket Live Radio 89.5 with radio host Tim Shaw, Australian Ambassador James Wise said that the official announcement was “very close”. This has yet to happen.It is understood that the delay has been due to the current caretaker status of the Thai government and the sporadic disruption of the civil service by anti-government protesters.Mrs Hawryluk, although Canadian, holds a licence to practise law in New South Wales, Australia (She attended Bond University in Queensland). She is also licensed to practise in New York State in the US.In the past, she worked with “a lot of Australians who got into trouble,” she told The Phuket News, and had also worked from time to time with Mr Cunningham on legal aspects of cases he was handling.She said she put her name forward after Mr Cunningham stepped down, not knowing whether she would even qualify. “I thought it would be good to apply but I wasn’t sure if they would take me because I was Canadian.”Her company in Thailand – she works as a legal adviser because only Thais may be heard before Thai courts – is Haris & Hawryluk, though she says this name will change soon to Hawryluk Legal Advisers after partner Haris Boonsup stopped working with her.The company offers advice on immigration matters, retirement visas, family cases, real estate and corporate law.Asked what inspired her to apply for a basically unpaid post looking after Australians who get into trouble in Phuket, ranging from traffic accidents to being ripped off by jet ski operators to being arrested for a variety of crimes, she joked, “I guess I like to complicate my life. I don’t know.”“But I’ve lived here for a long time. My job already involves dealing with a lot of colourful individuals from all walks of life, not just Australians. And to be honest, running a law firm here I know how to get around probably better [than most people].“I thought it would be fun and it’s nice to help people. But talk to me in a year.”Asked if her style will be as confrontational as Mr Cunningham, whose reputation was such that police would sometimes ask that a person with a problem not call him, and whose name alone, if mentioned, would often make extortionists back off, she said, “No, not at all. That’s definitely not my style.”Described by Tim Shaw as “a caring, highly thoughtful individual, low-key in her approach [and] mature beyond her years,” Mrs Hawryluk also works with her husband, Num Noi, who operates a gym teaching students the art of Muay Thai in Phuket.They also assist and care with fostering some young boys whose parents had brought them to the gym for training.Mrs Hawryluk can be conacted by email or by calling her office at 076 510 111 Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/canadian-is-new-australian-honorary-consul-in-phuket-46305.php -- Phuket News 2014-05-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grumpyoldman Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 Larry is a great guy (previous consul) but a good looking babe as a replacement, great call ! Lucky Australians !! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 A sad state when there are no suitable Aussies 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harrry Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 Sounds as if Thailand got exactly what it wanted. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Michelle is my lawyer and I can say that this is an excellent choice. She is down-to-earth, knows Phuket very well and - AFAIK - does not play golf ... But a smack in the face for Ozzies in Phuket who couldn't come up with a replacement for Larry, (or were they all just too scared to apply, in light of Larry's recent experiences???) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Excellent Choice... all the best ''Michelle'' , sure you will do well... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Calach Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 They're all subjects of the Queen after all. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Som wat Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (or were they all just too scared to apply, in light of Larry's recent experiences???) Go on. Just use the word 'allegedly' a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 Michelle is my lawyer and I can say that this is an excellent choice. She is down-to-earth, knows Phuket very well and - AFAIK - does not play golf ... But a smack in the face for Ozzies in Phuket who couldn't come up with a replacement for Larry, (or were they all just too scared to apply, in light of Larry's recent experiences???) Simon Had a few contenders 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 As long as she is good, who cares where she is from. As long as she speaks the language, which may be an issue 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samuijimmy Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 You just have to say "eh" at the end of every sentence ....... .... eh! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 You just have to say "eh" at the end of every sentence ....... .... eh! That's Queenslanders 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 A sad state when there are no suitable Aussies Indeed, and how many of you are there, 20 mil? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Michelle is my lawyer and I can say that this is an excellent choice. She is down-to-earth, knows Phuket very well and - AFAIK - does not play golf ... But a smack in the face for Ozzies in Phuket who couldn't come up with a replacement for Larry, (or were they all just too scared to apply, in light of Larry's recent experiences???) Simon Had a few contenders Love it ! was hoping this gal might roll into town for the job 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 A sad state when there are no suitable Aussies Why? Perhaps she was more suitable....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 As long as she is good, who cares where she is from. As long as she speaks the language, which may be an issue Australian or Thai? States she is fluent, this is also part of the job requirements..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) As long as she is good, who cares where she is from. As long as she speaks the language, which may be an issue Australian or Thai? States she is fluent, this is also part of the job requirements..... Thai she speaks according to the OP. I just hope she can understand the Aussies that get themselves into trouble here. Edited May 17, 2014 by stevenl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Fair point Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thai she speaks Lucky she's not the new Dutch Consul. She would have to learn Yoda. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 As long as she is good, who cares where she is from. As long as she speaks the language, which may be an issue Australian or Thai? States she is fluent, this is also part of the job requirements..... Thai she speaks according to the OP. I just hope she can understand the Aussies that get themselves into trouble here. The sheila will have to get down to the boozer and hammer it up with a few of the cobbers to learn her Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Thai she speaks Lucky she's not the new Dutch Consul. She would have to learn Yoda. I had to google that one. I wouldn't mind, she is better looking than the present consul for sure (sorry Seven). Edited May 17, 2014 by stevenl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 You just have to say "eh" at the end of every sentence ....... .... eh! Dundonians say ''Eh'' too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchaismith Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 A Canadian as an Aussie consul. Never thought I'd see the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) A sad state when there are no suitable Aussies Congratulations to her, but yes, I would have thought the first essential criteria for the job would have been, "Must be an Australian Citizen." Edited May 17, 2014 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockholm1995 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Asked if her style will be as confrontational as Mr Cunningham, whose reputation was such that police would sometimes ask that a person with a problem not call him, and whose name alone, if mentioned, would often make extortionists back off, she said, “No, not at all. That’s definitely not my style.” So what is her style? A soft approach to the extortionists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 You just have to say "mate" at the end of every sentence ....... .... mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Brasco Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Michelle is my lawyer and I can say that this is an excellent choice. She is down-to-earth, knows Phuket very well and - AFAIK - does not play golf ... But a smack in the face for Ozzies in Phuket who couldn't come up with a replacement for Larry, (or were they all just too scared to apply, in light of Larry's recent experiences???) Simon Had a few contenders Love it ! was hoping this gal might roll into town for the jobfunny_mobility_scooter_1012.jpg Hmmmmm. A Symbian ? "Sometimes, 'fuggedabowdit' just means fuggedabowdit. . . . " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 She is very easy on the eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 A great way to increase business for your own law firm - become an Honorary Consul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Michelle is my lawyer and I can say that this is an excellent choice. She is down-to-earth, knows Phuket very well and - AFAIK - does not play golf ... But a smack in the face for Ozzies in Phuket who couldn't come up with a replacement for Larry, (or were they all just too scared to apply, in light of Larry's recent experiences???) Simon Had a few contenders Love it ! was hoping this gal might roll into town for the job funny_mobility_scooter_1012.jpg Phuket is down and dirty.... not the sort of place for a sweet Aussie girl next door like her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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