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THE GUIDE LIFESTYLE 18 42 43 46
Life’s a Beach Phuket Pulse The Guide Social Shopper’s Delight
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Activities on the island
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THE GUIDE BEAUTY 36
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Spa Highlight
THE GUIDE DINING 24
A Taste of True Indian cuisine at Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa 26 Buffet Hunter 40 Orieantal Delicacies at Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
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What comes into the mind of travelers when they start to think about sea, sun and sand? Phuket is an increasingly popular answers to this…. and for good reason as the island offers a warm tropical ocean, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and a multitude of exciting and fun activities. Thailand’s largest island, Phuket, is located 862 kilometers south of Bangkok. Often called the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’, or ‘Pearl of the South’, its natural resources; rocky peninsulas, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it southern Thailand’s wealthiest, busiest, most visited and popular province. Nestled in the tropical zone off the west coast of southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean, the province covers an area of approximately 543 square kilometers (excluding small islets). It is estimated that Phuket Province covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometers if its 39 other small islands are included. The island’s total length, from north to south, is estimated at 48.7 kilometers and it is approximately 21.3 kilometers wide. Phuket borders with Phang-Nga province to the north; connected by the Sarasin Bridge. The remainder of the island is encircled by the Andaman Sea; an area which is home to many of the best diving sites in the country.
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Staying on the island is easy, as there are only two seasons in the year - the rainy season (May to October) and the hot season (November to April). The low season of Phuket is between September and October as these are the wettest months. The best period for a visit, is from November to February, when it is possible to see the clear blue sky, feel the fresh sea breezes and marvel at the crystal clear waters while lying on powdery, palmfringed beaches. Average temperatures ranges between 23°C and 33°C. Phuket’s topology is exceptional with 70 percent of its area covered with mountains which stretch from north to south and the remaining 30 percent being plains located in the centraland eastern parts of the island. The island does not have any ma jor rivers, but has nine smaller brooks and creeks. Phuket has a lot more to offer than just its natural beauty. Sino-Portuguese architecture casts its spell delighting travelers to Phuket Town, while Phuket-style hospitality never fails to impress visitors from all walks of life. In addition, accommodation ranging from world-class resorts to tropical-style bungalows caters to the different needs of travelers. For seafood lovers, there is so much choice including Phuket’s famous lobster. Altogether, these characteristics make Phuket a truly unique destination.
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PH U KET It’s a fairly big island offering all manner of things to do. However, it’s quite surprising that there are still a number of holiday makers who come to get away from everyday life but soon get bored with dreamy beaches, comfortable hotel rooms and fantastic food. They want to experience more. They want to see how the locals live and experience something different. Luckily, with Phuket being the island it is, there are a number of other options for those seeking something other than the norm. Here are The Guide Phuket’s options for an alternative Phuket holiday experience. • Crowded beach, quiet beach Find the one that you really want to spend your holiday time on. If you spend your time on Patong Beach, it’s highly likely that you will think all Phuket’s beaches are the same, crowded. However, while it’s true to say that Patong Beach is often bustling with people, there are others to where you can escape and find complete solitude. Drive away from Patong and you’ll soon come to realise that there are smaller, quieter beaches. And by the time you reach the far north or south of the island you’re guaranteed to find beaches that you’ll have virtually to yourself, even during the high-season. So remember, crowded beach or quiet beach, the option is completely yours. • Visiting Wats – Buddhist Monasteries All Buddhist monasteries are open to the public during the day, and visitors are usually welcome. Since these are active holy places of worship, and the residence of monks, visitors should show respecting keeping well dressed and remaining quiet, Mum and Dad; keep the kids on a leash and always be culturally sensitive. • Elephant Trekking The wild elephant population of Phuket was wiped out last century, but has been replaced in recent years by and influx of animals for the tourist trade. Today there remains just a few hundred elephants on Phuket Island, all domesticated, most working in tourism. Indeed, riding an elephant is an experience not to be missed. The lumbering monsters are incredibly agile. www.theguidephuket.com
Taking an elephant ride helps to keep the beasts employed, fed and out of the cities, where many can be taken by destitute owners in search of money and food. • Phuket Town Phuket Town is small but incredibly interesting, a potpourri of different cultural influences of markets and shopping centers, restaurants and other entertainment facilities. Anyone spending a few days on Phuket Island should take time to visit, be it for sight-seeing, cultural or historical interest or shopping. • Cultural Village Cultural shows featuring skilled Thai dancers from the different regions of the country, martial arts demonstrations, elephant rides and Thai dinners are all brought together at Phuket’s original cultural garden; there is also attached an orchid farm for all the budding botanists out there. • Jungle Trekking With most of the rainforest on Phuket long since eaten up by rubber plantations, it is not easy to find ideal trekking grounds. Again, it’s best to sign on with a company providing this service. Often they take their trekkers right off Phuket into neighbouring Phang Nga province, where some beautiful areas of forest remain. • Spas Massage and herbal steam rooms health resorts, spas and herbal saunas are proliferating, and some fine examples offering a wide range of treatments are now found on Phuket. Thailand has its own traditional herbal saunas, and there are several local ones around the island. While many large resorts now feel they are incomplete without a spa, there are also several independent establishments. • View Points Phuket’s most famous view point, Laem Phrom Thep at the very bottom of the island, is on the ‘must see’ list for every Thai visitor to the island. Thus it attracts a fleet of tour busses and cars each evening as people come to witness the sun fall into the Andaman Sea. Indeed, it’s often a spectacular sight, but there are many quieter places. The view point on the hill behind Kata Noi attracts fewer people when the heavens turn red, the view from any of the beaches can also be spectacular.
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Hot Activities NOW 3 CLASSES DAILY 09.00 - 10.30 am 05.15 - 06.45 pm 07.15 - 08.45 pm
Tiger Kingdom
Kata Yoga
Phuket FantaSea
Natural and clean Park Tigers at Tiger Kingdom are hand raised by their trainers from young bonding with them throughout the development process. The trainers employ a combination of repetition, trust and encouragement to train their big cats, and over time the big cats get used to humans and often see us as one of the family. You can touch & play with real tigers and they are not aggressive as you would think. Tiger Park & Restaurant Open daily 9am – 6pm Buffet Lunch 11am – 3pm
Hot yoga, the most popular yoga for both men and women. It is the best 90 minute workout, toning your muscles and getting you in shape fast! Beginners are welcome and it’s challenging for advanced practitioners. Your instructor will guide you through the postures to provide you with the best workout ever. Sweat, detox and lose fat. No more stress, aches and pains. At Kata Hot Yoga class is like a gas station, you gain energy instead of losing it. After the class you will feel amazing with a big smile full of vitality, wanting to come back for more. Get a healthy mind and a healthy body. Kata Yoga studio at the beach in Kata.
This is Phuket’s mega show; it’s a cultural spectacle on the grandest of scales, complete with armies of warriors, vast troupes of dancing girls and elephants that literally rise up into the sky. The show takes place in the evening with a delightful dinner buffet. The park is the perfect family destination, rain or shine, offering a wonderful walking street with loads of traditional Thai handicrafts and colorful souvenir shops, exciting outdoor shows, fun arcade games and a tempting variety of delicious local foods. Located at Kamala Beach, mini buses run back and forth picking up customers from their hotels.
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Hot Activities Hanuman World
Luxurious Day
Discover fun in the world of Hanuman, the newest adventure activity in Wichit. Hanuman World offers a good adrenaline rush with a 500 meter and 40 meter high zip line, long plus a zip line coaster that lets you fly at high speed. Meanwhile, Hanuman World also offers a Sky Walk activity for those who prefer to chill. The beautiful bridge high in the tree tops allows you to gaze at the surrounding green nature. The restaurant, Wanon, serves delicious local and Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner with an amazing view of Phuket city and seas.
Charter “Isabella Rose”
www.yinghanuman.com
Snorkeling in crystal clear waters, swimming at a secluded beach and discovering local island restaurants are all experiences we share when we get home, and these day trips are often the most memorable experience of a holiday. This magnificent 68ft Princess Fly Bridge Motor Yacht offers huge outdoor areas for relaxing and sunbathing, as well as a substantial covered and indoor entertaining area. Tel: +66 (0)76 239 111 Mobile: +66 (0)89 508 1333 www.asia-marine.net
Splash Jungle
Phuket’s Wettest Wildest Water Park providing gallons of excitement for the whole family. The Water Park offers fun for the whole family whether you are after a relaxing day in the water or an adrenaline rush, Splash Jungle has it all. The Park has trilling rides such as the Boomerango & Superbowl as well as six-level Wave Pool and an aqua pool for the children. Also featured is a 335 meters lazy river. Operation Hour 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tel. 076 372 111 www.splashjunglewaterpark.com
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Horse Riding
Phuket Simon Cabaret
Flying Hanuman
Here at our stable we offer you the greatest experience. Let your work worries and the pressure of modern society gradually fade away and nature take over. Whether a beginner or an experienced rider we have the right horse and the right program for you. Our knowledgeable staff will match you with horses that suit your riding skills. We offer more than 20 Australian, Appaloosa, Thai horses and ponies for riding, our horses and ponies are professionally trained and friendly; whether you are a novice or an experienced rider you will have great fun with us. Tel. 076 324 199
Since opening in 1991, Phuket Simon Cabaret has established itself as a market leading professional entertainment venue. For sheer entertainment, our set designs are outstanding, costumes extravagant and the performers glamorous ! In the exclusive, luxurious and intimate theater with hi-tech sound and lighting equipment. Our show is truly international featuring modern and traditional acts from around the globe in English and alternative languages. You will arrive relaxed but will leave confuse as our performers are more of a man than you will ever be and even more of a woman too!
No other activity in Phuket will give you such a burst of adrenaline and excitement as the Flying Hanuman series of aerial rides through the treetops of a forest on a Kathu hillside. This is an eco-friendly and completely safe adventure for kids as young as four and thrill-seekers as old as eighty. Zip lines, sky bridges and Flying Fox rides send you zipping through the upper canopy of trees at up to 60 kilometers an hour. You can make the experience “extreme” or relaxing….. just tell your guide how you want to play it. Flying Hanuman is all about adrenalin and fun!
www.phukethorseclub.com
www.phuket-simoncabaret.com
www.yinghanuman.com
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Hot Activities Thanyapura
Paradise Beach
Blue Elephant
Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC)
Paradise Beach offers the biggest daily beach party on the island, with international DJ concerts for Full moon, Half-moon and Black moon, as well as many events.
Cooking School
Discover paradise at TSLC, a 230,000 sqm megaplex with extensive worldclass sport facilities & leisure activities for everyone. Opened in Nov 2011, TSLC is a destination in itself. Get rejuvenated at Thanyapura Spa; experience Divine’s signature dishes and drinks created from fresh local organic ingredients; entertain yourself at Booster Bar with live sports on big screens. Tree Club service available for kids below 10 yrs old. Open 8am-8pm daily. For more info, contact Tel: 076 336-000 Email: tslc@thanyapura.com www.thanyapura.com
Tel. +66 (0)76 609 609 Email: info@paradisebeachphuket.com
Blue Elephant Cooking School has recently opened its Phuket branch where you can participate in one of our world famous cooking classes. Learn how to cook Royal Thai Cuisine with experienced chefs who will take you step-by-step through each recipe. Enjoy a tour around the local market where we will show you what are the popular ingredients of Thai food. When the cooking is all over you can sit and enjoy all of you hard work. Morning and afternoon classes are available starting from 2,800 THB++ per person.
www.paradisebeachphuket.com
www.blueelephant.com
Relax as you experience our 70 creative shops along Fisherman Walking Streets. Dine in one of our 5 stylish restaurants or jump into beach activities. The crystal clear sea water is awaiting for you at Paradise Beach Phuket. Opens from 09.30 am - late
With a vast array of different beaches on Phuket’s coastline why stick to just the one nearest your hotel? Take a look here at the choices available. · Mai Khao Beach
North of the airport is a beach to really get away from it all. Mai Khao beach is very, very long, and very straight, so it misses the cozy feeling enjoyed by many of the other beaches on the island, but the sand and water here are just as stunning plus it’s almost empty! The place feels deserted even during high season when the beach umbrellas are five deep on Patong.
· Nai Yang Beach
Just south of the airport is Nai Yang, a charming beach with a unique atmosphere all of its own. With just a scattering of hotels and bars to entertain the few that stay there, Nai Yang is as relaxed as they get. Ever dreamed of eating seafood right on the beach? This is your spot.
· Nai Thon Beach
A little further south from Nai Yang is Nai Thon, possessing a similar feel to its big brother, Nai Thon has long been a favorite with the regular visitors to the island. This quiet bay nestled at the foot of high hills has a fine strip of sand and a handful of pleasant eateries are situated just off the beach.
· Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach has in recent years seen a lot of development with many 5-star luxury resorts in the area but the beach remains very pleasant. At certain times of the year swimming can be dangerous due to the strong currents. At the northern end of the beach the coral creates good opportunities for snorkeling.
· Surin Beach
Surin Beach is located between Bang Tao and Kamala beach. It is one of most beautiful beaches on the island with fine white sand and emerald sea. The beach can have rather strong winds which make it ideal for windsurfing. A lot of popular resorts surround this beach.
· Patong Beach The most famous beach on the island is the center of entertainment, restaurants, shopping and hotels. Patong is indeed a famous beach with beautiful soft sands and warm clear water. But right behind the beach is the hustle and bustle at the center of Phuket’s tourism business. Here the hotels, restaurants, entertainment and bar areas, street bazaars and shops are crammed in a colorful and lively mix that typifies a Thai tourist beach town.
· Paradise Beach Paradise Beach is a little beach just 5 minutes south of Patong. To get there follow a small cement road up to the hill through the jungle. It is a nice small beach with white, soft sand and largerocks flanking either side.
· Karon Beach Karon is another of the beautiful, west-coast beaches that have made Phuket famous. This beach is the first main stop south of Patong, and is separated from Patong by a large headland. A quick 10 minute drive connects the two.
· Kata Beach Kata is certainly one of the most beautiful of Phuket’s beaches; a half-moon crescent of white sand lining a bay cut deep between two green headlands. Crystal clear waters and soft coral offers excellent snorkeling and just outside the bay lies a small rounded island that seems to wave its coconut haircut to those on the beach.
· Kata Noi Beach Just south of Kata Beach is Kata Noi, a smaller beach with only a few hotels and little other development. The beach is superb for snorkeling as many fish inhabit the rocks and corals along the headland to the south.
· Ao Sane Beach Ao Sane beach is a small bay and is located to the north of Nai Harn beach. To get to this beach you need to go through The Royal Phuket Yacht Club. Ao Sane is a very small, rocky beach but it is peaceful.
· Laem Singh Beach
· Nai Harn Beach
· Kamala Beach
· Ao Yon Beach
Laem Singh Beach is small and very popular; it is located between Surin and Kamala. To reach the beach you need to walk down a short, rocky trail that is clearly signposted. If you are lucky and it’s not too crowded then Leam Sing Beach is absolutely stunning. Kamala is a 3-kilometer long beach situated in the middle of Phuket’s west coast which has undergone recent developments to its main street, but the beach remains largely unchanged. Behind the beach lies a growing village with two distinct communities; Buddhists by the beach and Muslims further back at the foot of the encompassing mountain range. www.theguidephuket.com
Nai Harn is one of the more isolated beaches, nestled at the southern tip of the island in a bay defined by headlands and islets. The beach is backed by the green of Casuarina trees and coconut palms, acting as shade for the restaurants that now line the beach. Ao Yon is another peaceful beach ideally suited for watching the sunset. It is located near Cape Panwa, 10km from Phuket Town. Although quiet with beautiful emerald sea this beach is not really suitable for bathing or relaxing as the bay is usually full of boats and yachts.
Khun Som
Khun Fon
Khun Zea
STAY IN STYLE AT
THE SIS Kata
With vast experience in hospitality, three Phuket sisters, Kanokkorn (Som), Anchisa (Fon) and Phanwara (Zea) Phatharaworanee decided to make their dream hospitality project come true. Under the AKSARA Collection banner, the Phatharaworanee family owns Patra Mansion, Kata Sea Breeze and their newest project, THE SIS Kata, a chic boutique hotel that was born based on the ideas of the three siblings. Tell us about yourselves Kanokkorn: I’m the big sister. I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Assumption University, and a postgrad in Hotel Management from SHMS (Swiss Hotel Management School, before coming back to Patra Mansion and Kata Sea Breeze, which counted 60 rooms back then compared to 330 today. Anchisa: I graduated from Dusit Thani College in Hotel & Resort Management as I already knew we all would come back to the family business. I am a Group Puschasing Manager of AKSARA Collection ( Kata Sea Breeze Resort , The SIS Kata and Patra Mansion ) Phanwara: I’m the youngest sister and graduated with a Bachelor in Tourism from Walailak University and continued my Masters in Human Resource at Queensland University of Technology. I came back to Kata Sea Breeze as Assistant Deputy Managing Director focusing on Marketing and Public Relations.
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The Beginning of THE SIS About 10 years ago we got this beautiful land plot but were focusing on expanding Kata Sea Breeze. We started planning this project about four years ago, it was the right time. We really wanted to create something unique for our guests, both in design and services. We made several market studies which helped us in designing the rooms, facilities, atmosphere and service. There are seven room types; SIS on the Hill, SIS Over the Pool, SIS Over the Garden, SIS Jacuzzi Pool, SIS Over the Sea, SIS Studio and The SIS Suite. What are the selling points and advantages compared to other beach resorts? We used the five senses concept (sight, taste, smell, hearing and touch) as our main strategy to design the venue. From impressive décor to tastefully crafted Phuketian cuisine, we really wanted to offer this wow factor you look for in your holidays. Dawn Till Dusk, the all-day dining restaurant serves delicious food, and there’s a selection of refreshing drinks available from Zea Bar Plus. There’s a great sense of smell at Moment our coffee and tea room located by the Lobby, as well as at the spa which uses aromatic signature products. Touch is present in all rooms thanks to the carefully selected beddings materials and comfortable 7ft mattress. All phones come with a dedicated SIS Care button that will assist your any request within 15 minutes or less. As AKSARA Collection is a family affair, what are the advantages and disadvantages? Not only are we from the same family, we consider each team member as family too. The atmosphere is much more relaxed as everyone knows each other. Not being part of a big chain allows us for more flexibility, a real asset in today’s world. We also spend more time and energy on CSR projects, such as mangrove plantations, beach cleaning and donations.
The SIS Kata, Phuket 255 Koktanon Roaad, Tambon Karon Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 Tel. 076 609 555 www.thesiskata.com
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A Taste of True Indian Cuisine at
Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa Indian food has been popular for decades as it is packed with a full aroma and delivers a taste of oriental spices for many curry lovers around the world. If you live in Phuket, or are visiting, there is a great place where you can discover the original taste of Indian food; Sawaddi Patong Resort and Spa. The restaurant, facing the hotel’s swimming pool, has a great choice of Indian dishes originally made by experienced Chef Sunil Kumar who guarantees the high quality of the ingredients and his homemade spice mixes.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed with a glass of beautiful butterfly pea flower water and complimentary papadums, a thin and crisp cracker giving the aroma of Indian spice and dipped in four different types of sauce including mild sweet and sour tamarind sauce, sweet mango sauce, scented mint sauce and the mixed pickle sauce marinated with Indian herbs making the appetizer even more remarkable. After the light nibble, the unforgettable chicken cheese samosa will be served hot to your table. The samosa is deep-fried on the outside and stuffed with tender chicken and cheese deliciously marinated with flavorful herbs and spices. To give even more taste to the dish, you can also add the four sauces served earlier with the papadums. www.theguidephuket.com
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One of the must-try main courses here is Saffron Rice with Paneer Butter Masala. This Indian style rice is marinated with herbs giving a mellow yellow color and aromatic scent, and this is served with a red-color curry containing thick blending cream and spices with Paneer, an Indian-style cheese cut in cubes, giving a unique taste that will please your taste buds. Another star dish and bestseller of the venue is Lamb Tikka Tawa Masala with Garlic Naan. The hot baked flatbread with garlic and butter topped with the well marinated tender lamb will melt in your mouth with a fragrance of herbs and the touch of thick curry. Following the fancy course you can calm the heat with some chilling signature cocktails, Sawaddi Tropez Smash with refreshing watermelon and passion fruit juice with vodka, and Sawaddi Patong Blue Beach with the combination of blue curacao, sprite, gin, vodka and tequila.
Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa 21 Sainamyen Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel: +66 7634 3444 Email: book@patongsawaddi.com www. patongsawaddi.com
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" Bored and wondering what to do on weekends in Phuket, especially
on rainy days? Let's eat! There are a variety of restaurants and hotels on this paradise island providing Sunday brunches and buffets, ranging from low and medium prices to high-end. Go out and explore now
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Twinpalms brunch
The Vijitt Resort Phuket
Every Sunday from 12.00 – 15.00 Hrs.
Every Sunday from 12.00 – 15.00 Hrs.
The place to see and be seen is the Sunday brunch at The Oriental Spoon. A highly fashionable international crowd browse the abundant food offerings from fresh seafood and cold water NZ oysters, to sushi and sashimi.
Enjoy Vijitt Resort Phuket’s expansive mouthwatering Seafood Buffet; Sushi, live cooking stations, BBQ, Western and Thai hot dishes, and our all you can eat home made desserts. • Baht 1,299 net per person with free flow soft drinks. • Baht 1,899 net per person with a bottle of wine per couple. • Baht 3,199 net per person with a bottle of champagne per couple. HALF PRICE for children from 4 to 12 years old FREE for children under 4 years old Complimentary use of our 40m Infinity Edge Swimming Pool Kids Club for 4 to 12 years old. Tel: 076 363 600 Email: fbm@vijittresort.com
• THB 1,690 ++ including half bottle of wine (red/white/ sparkling) per person • THB 7,380 ++ per couple, including a bottle of French Champagne Tel : 076 316 577 www.twinpalms-phuket.com
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Metzo’s Mediterranean Sunday Brunch Every Sunday from 11.30 – 15.30 Hrs. It’s a matter of taste. Feast until your heart’s content on their Mediterranean menu of mezzo, tapas and charcoal grill specialties served to your table while you enjoy time with family and friends. After brunch, why not relax and take in the view of the Andaman Sea with complimentary access to the resort swimming pool. Younger visitors will also enjoy access to their Koh Kids Club. • THB 990++ per person • THB 2,290++ per person including selected wines, beers and cocktails • Half price for children aged 4 to 12 For reservation, please contact Metzo’s at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort Tel: 076 360 600 www.outrigger.com Email: metzos@outrigger.co.th Facebook: facebook.com/MetzosBistroandBar www.theguidephuket.com
Pink Sunday Brunch At The Edge Beach Club, Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort On select Sundays, in August 13th and 27th. The Edge Beach Club at Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort holds its Pink Brunch Party featuring live DJ performance by DJ Lada. This fantastic event kicks off at noon and enjoy the Sea View Pool and beach activities until 7pm. Priced at only THB 550++ per adult, with children under 12 eligible for 50% discount, this delicious and valuable brunch is certainly not to be missed. Do not forget to wear pink to receive a complimentary drink upon arrival. Tel: 076 602 500 info@pullmanphuketpanwa.com
Food & Restaurant
Oriental Buffet Dinner at Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas Every Wednesday from 18.00 – 22.00 Hrs.
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas proudly presents its “Oriental Buffet Dinner” now with a great “4 Eat 3 Pay” promotion. Embark on a journey to the four corners of Asia and enjoy Thai, Chinese, Japanese and other Oriental recipes, and develop your taste buds with spicy crab curries, barbecued meats and local noodle dishes. “Oriental Buffet Dinner” is held at Bubbles Restaurant every Wednesday from 6pm-10pm at THB999 per person. For more information or reservations, Tel: +66 76 231 999 or Email h8109@accor.com or visit grandmercurephuketpatong.com
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Roydee Thai and BBQ Buffet Join the team of Roydee in Kata Beach for a culinary extravaganza where Thai dishes, Thai Seafood and Meat BBQ are all served ‘buffet’ style. Roydees’s chef prepares ‘authentic’ Thai dishes, the freshest seafood sourced directly from local fisherman and also the primest cuts of meats for this special event. Roydee Thai and BBQ Buffet is held every Friday at the Lobby Terrace (weather permitting) from 7pm-10pm and is pried at THB900++ per person. For more information or reservations Tel: 076 688 888 Email: info@roydee.com
Chill & Churrasco Style Saturday Brunch at Centara Karon Resort Phuket every Saturday from 12.00 – 15.00 hrs.
Banyan Tree Phuket Seafood Brunch Every Sunday from 12 noon - 3.30pm Banyan Tree’s brunch experience features a generous selection of live fresh seafood, with exceptional five types of Lobster a-la-minute dishes, Japanese starters, mouthwatering meats, Asian wok and Western grill treats. Gourmet cuisine, live Jazz, kids’ area, lagoon activities, head & shoulder massage and tranquil surroundings. The Banyan Tree Brunch has something for everyone! Priced at THB2,800 net per person for food only THB3,400/THB4,000 net per person to include a selected menu of free flow drinks. Tel: +66 (0)76 372 400 www.banyantree.com
“BE THE FRIST” to indulge in the South American Churrasco Brunch Buffet at our brand new Azure restaurant. “Now” featuring: all you can eat with mouth-watering Churrasco meat live BBQ station, extensive starters and salads section, tropical fresh fruits, delicious hot dishes and a variety of homemade desserts. All inclusive unlimited soft drinks and freshly brewed coffee and tea. “FUN FACTOR” when joining our Azure Brunch, you will get free access to our Lagoon swimming pool and its water slides. “SALE” price is THB 550nett per person. Special offer for kids 6 to 12 years old THB 275nett “FREE” for kids under 6 years old. Tel. +66(0)76 396-200-5 ext. 1937 or Email. ckr@chr.co.th www.facebook.com/theguidephuket
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Restaurant Highlights
• AMOR RESTAURANT
Thai & International The elegant all-day dining dining restaurant serves the international buffet and a la carte. menu featuring the best of Western and Asian cuisines with live cooking stations. Children's policy applies. For more information and reservation, call 076-397777 Email H9932@accor.com Open time: 06:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location : Phuket Town
• Wanon Restaurant at Hanuman
World Adventure Park Dining at Wanon Restaurant is a thrilling and unique experience featuring mouthwatering authentic Phuket and southern Thailand dishes served amidst a fabulous environment of original rainforest trees and vegetation, spread across a lovely hillside in Phuket’s Kathu district. The restaurant is part of the famous Hanuman World Eco-Adventure Park and features a comprehensive menu of authentic southern Thailand dishes plus breakfasts, salads, stir-fried dishes, western foods, soups, vegetarian dishes, fish, seafood, burgers, pasta and a broad selection of desserts. Drop into Wanon for an experience to remember! Tel: +66 76 390 189 Website: www.hanumanworldphuket.com
• The Drunken Leprechaun Irish Pub Phuket Irish Pub & Restaurant This traditional Irish pub allows you to get into the true Irish sprit, together with craic and all, with a full and rich selection of sprits, and on tap ales and lagers along with a great choice of food accompanied with great live music and ma jor sporting events screened live. The Drunken Leprechaun Irish Pub Phuket is located on the 1st floor of Swissotel Resort Phuket Patong Beach With Happy Hour from 11am - 7pm. Tel: 076-337-000 Email: Phuket@thedrunkenleprechaun.com
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• LEONARDO DA VINCI
Italian Leonard Da Vinci is a beautiful indoor and outdoor restaurant situated on the headland road between Kata and Kata Noi Beaches. Enjoy fabulous authentic Italian cuisine lovingly prepared by our Italian Chef and featuring the freshest and tastiest local and imported ingredients from both Phuket and around the Mediterranean. Our welcoming bar and fine wine cellar will grace your dining with superb accompanying cocktails and wines, and our staff are not only friendly and well informed, but always delighted to see you. Tel: 076 604 296 www.leonardodavinci.asia Location: Kata
• THE CRAB HOUSE
Seafood and Thai Enjoy the freshest and tastiest crabs, other seafood and Thai favorite dishes at Crab House on Thanon Phangmeuang, the road behind Jungceylon in the heart of Patong. Equipped with protective bibs, hammers and pliers do battle with tasty, crunchy fresh crabs in many glorious dishes all built around the fabulous flavors of local crab and seafood. Savor great cocktails, wines and beers and a lively atmosphere where every night is happy a crabthemed party. Tel: 076 687 065 Facebook: The Crab House - Patong. Phuket Location: Patong
• Le Panier Gourmand Phuket French britro & traiteur
Le Panier Gourmand is a dining experience in-house with a typical bistro ambiance & also offers a take away service . The menu features te finest French and global cuisine. Inquire about their special dish of the day or weekly menu, Marc will reply to you by email Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30 am – 6 pm Tel.085-7875009 Email.info@lepaniergourmandphuket.com www.facebook.com/lepaniergourmandphuket
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• PANWA HOUSE
Thai Cuisine Offering stunning view of the peaceful beach at Cape Panwa Hotel, Panwa House offers a list of delicious Thai cuisine in a truly antique Sino Portuguese décor. For an even more romantic experience, a private dinner right on the beach can be set on request with lovely decorations, tasty food from a live cooking station and absolutely charming surroundings for a very special night. Email: enquiries@capecollection.com Tel: 076 391 123-5 www.capecollection.com Location: Cape Panwa
• EAST 88 RESTURANT & BEACH LOUNGE International & Thai
East 88 Restaurant & Beach Lounge is Phuket’s coolest restaurant and bar located right by the sea within Serenity Resort & Residences. Lounge or dine in style and enjoy the view over Chalong Bay while being pampered by our team and enjoying food, drinks and cool vibes. “Special events, theme evenings and 0ne of happenings often held”. Happy Hour from 18.00 to 19.00hrs Tel: 076 371900 www.East88phuket.com Location: Rawai
• ROYDEE RESTAURANT @NOOK-DEE RESORT Thai & International Roy-Dee Restaurant (means “Very delicious" in Thai) focuses on authentic homecooking using the best of grannies recipes and secret tricks, together with fresh organic ingredients and herbs. All this is presented in a very “boutique way with a fine-dining concept” Reservations are highly recommended. Tel.+66 76 688 888 Email.info@noo-dee.com Location : Kata www.theguidephuket.com
• RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHT LA BOUCHERIE CHALONG
French Bristro La Boucherie Chalong offers a variety of meat cutlets, all perfectly cooked with a French savoir-faire, and paired beautifully with a selection of wines from France, Italy, Chile and Australia. Located on Chao Fa East Road, a short distance from Chalong Circle, this vibrant venue allows diners to enjoy their meals al fresco or in their air-conditioned dining area. Tel: 094 807 6831 www.LABOUCHERIE-CHALONG.COM Location: Chalong
• TIGER KINGDOM Thai & International Dine overlooking the exciting tiger enclosures on their wonderful balcony restaurant. This is an ideal spot for families to enjoy the a la carte menu, or the all-you-can-eat buffet encompassing a huge section of Thai, Asian, Chinese and European dishes upon which to graze while watching the tigers. Both the a la carte and buffet are extremely good value and the location and views make it one of the most stunning places to dine in all of Phuket. Tel: 076 323 311 www.tigerkingdom.com Location: Kathu
• BLUE ELEPHANT
Royal Thai Cuisine Taking a grand location in the governor mansion in old Phuket Town, this beautiful restaurant serves traditional royal Thai cuisine and holds daily cooking classes as well. Tel: 076 354 355, 076 354 357 E-mail: phuket@blueelephant.com Location: Phuket Town
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►PATONG Amari Phuket +66 (0) 76 340 106-14 www.amari.com Banthai Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 340 850 www.banthaiphuket.com Deevana Patong Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 341 414-5 www.deevanapatong.com Duangjitt Resort & Spa + 66 (0) 76 342 090-4, 340 310-1 www.duangjittresort-spa.com Swissotel Resort Phuket Patong Beach +66 (0) 76 337 000 www.swissotel.com Impiana Resort Patong +66 (0) 76 340 138 phukethotels.impiana.com.my La Flora Patong +66 (0) 76 344 241 www.laflorapatong.com Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 340 680-5 www.lemeridienphuketbeachresort.com Holiday Inn Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 340 608-9 phuket.holidayinnresorts.com Horizon Beach Resort Hotel +66 (0) 76 292 526-30 www.horizonbeach.com Merlin Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 294 300 www.merlintritrang.com Millennium Resort +66 (0) 76 601 999 www.millenniumhotels.com Novotel Phuket Resort +66 (0) 76 342 777 www.novotelphuket.com Patong Merlin Hotel +66 (0) 76 340 037-41 www.merlinpatong.com Patong Paragon Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 290 555 www.patongparagon.com Andaman Embrace Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 370 000 www.andamanembrace.com Patong Resort Hotel +66 (0) 76 340 551-4 www.patongresorthotel.com Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 370 500 www.phuketgraceland.com Salathai Resort +66 (0) 76 296 631 www.phuketsalathai.com SLEEP WITH ME HOTEL design hotel@patong +66 (0) 76 363 333 www.sleepwithmehotels.com The 9th Floor Residence +66 (0) 76 344 987 www.the9thfloor.com
Best Western, Patong Beach
+66 (0) 76 360 200 www.bestwesternpatongbeach.com www.theguidephuket.com
Sawaddi Patong Resort
+66 (0) 76 343 444 www.patongsawaddi.com
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
+66 (0) 76 231 999 www.grandmercurephuketpatong.com THE KEE Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 335 888 www.thekeeresort.com The Nap Patong +66 (0) 76 296 631-4 www.thenappatong.com The Royal Paradise Hotel +66 (0) 76 340 666 www.royalparadise.com ►KARON BEACH Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 201 234 www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cpbr Hilton Phuket Acadia Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 396 433 www.phuketarcadia.hilton.com Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 284 555 www.horizonbeach.com Karon Sea Sands Resort +66 (0) 76 286 464 www.karonseasand.com Mövenpick Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 396 139-48 www.movenpick.com Phuket Orchid Resort +66 (0) 76 396 519-23 www.katagroup.com/phuket-orchid Ramada Phuket Southsea +66 (0) 76 370 888 www.ramadaphuketsouthsea.com Thavorn Palm Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 396 090 www.thavornpalmbeach.com The Front Village +66 (0) 76 398 200-5 www.frontvillage.com ►KATA BEACH Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort and Spa +66 (0) 76 370 999 www.alpinaphuketresort.com The Yama Hotel Phuket +66 (0) 76 303 456 www.theyamaphuket.com Sawasdee Village +66 (0) 76 330 979 www.phuketsawasdee.com Club Med 66 (0) 76 330 455-60
www.clubmed.co.th Ibis Phuket Kata Hotel +66 (0) 2 659 2888 www.ibis.com Kata Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 330 530-4 www.katagroup.com/kata-beach Kata Palm Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 284 334-8 www.katapalmresort.com Katathani Phuket Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 330 124 www.katathani.com Mom Tri’s Villa Royale Phuket +66 (0) 76 333 568 www.villaroyalephuket.com Sugar Palm Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 284 404 www.sugarpalmgrand.com Impiana Private Villas +66 (0) 76 330 770 phuketprivatevillas.impiana.com.my ►BANG TAO BEACH Angsana Laguna Phuket +66 (0) 76 324 101 www.lagunaphuket.com/angsana Amora Beach Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 324 021-2 www.phuket.amorahotels.com
Nook-Dee Boutique Resort Tel.+66 76 688 888 www.nook-dee.com
Bangtao Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 270 680-5 www.bangtaobeach.com Banyan Tree Phuket +66 (0) 76 324 374 www.banyantree.com Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket +66 (0) 76 362 999 www.dusit.com Laguna Holiday Club Resort +66 (0) 76 271 888 www.lagunaholidayclub.com Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach +66 (0) 76 310 400 www.movenpick.com Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas +66 (0) 76 336 900 www.outrigger.com Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort Tel.+66 (0) 76 360600 www.outriggerthailand.com
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort 076 360 600 www.outrigger.com
►SURIN BEACH Amanpuri +66 (0) 76 324 333 www.aman.com/resorts/amanpuri Ayara Hilltops Boutique Resort&Spa +66 (0) 76 271 271 www.ayarahilltops.com Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 303 300 www.novotel.com/Phuket_Surin The Surin Phuket +66 (0) 76 621 580 www.thesurinphuket.com ►KAMALA BEACH Andara Phuket +66 (0) 76 338 777 www.andaraphuket.com Aquamarine Resort & Villa +66 (0) 76 310 600 www.aquamarineresort.com
Twinpalms Phuket
+66 (0) 76 316 500 www.twinpalms-phuket.com Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 310 777 www.ayarakamalaresort.com Cape Sienna +66 76 337 300 www.capesienna.com Kamala Beach Estate +66 (0) 76 324 111-4 Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort +66 (0) 76 279 580-5 www.kamalabeachestate.com Paresa Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 302 000 www.paresaresorts.com Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach +66 (0) 76 303 700 www.novotel.com
Naiyang Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 328 300 www.naiyangbeachresort.com Trisara +66 (0) 76 310 100 www.trisara.com L’esprit de Naiyang Resort +66 (0) 76 510 032-5 www.lespritresort.com ►MAIKHAO Anantara Phuket +66 (0) 76 336 100 phuket.anantara.co.th Blue Canyon Country Club +66 (0) 76 328 088 www.bluecanyonclub.com JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 338 000 www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/ hktjw-jw-marriott-phuket-resort-and-spa Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 371 371 www.maikhaodream.com Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Maikhao Beach +66 (0) 76 603 699 phuketmaikhaobeach.holidayinnresorts.com Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 363 999 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktbrrenaissance-phuket-resort-and-spa Sala Phuket Resort +66 (0) 76 338 888 www.salaresorts.com ►RAWAI BEACH & NAI HARN All Season Naiharn Phuket Hotel + 66 (0) 76 289 333 www.allseasons-naiharn-phuket.com The Naiharn +66 (0) 76 380 200 www.thenaiharn.com Friendship Beach Resort and Atmanjai Wellness Spa +66 (0) 76 288 996 www.friendshipbeach.com
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort Tel.+66 76 602 500 www.pullmanhotels.com
Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket +66 (0) 76 391 123-5 www.capecollection.com
Hotel Novotel Phuket Phokeethra
►NAIYANG & NAITHORN Dewa Phuket +66 (0) 76 372 300 dewaphuketresort.com
+66 76 397 777 www.novotel.com
Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket +66 (0) 76 371 900 www.serenityphuket.com
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa +66 (0) 76 625 555 www.marriott.com
The Slate Phuket +66 (0) 76 327 006-9 www.theslatephuket.com Naithon Buri Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 318 700 www.naithonburi.com
►CAPE PANWA The Kantary Bay Hotel, Phuket +66 (0) 76 391 514 www.kantarybay-phuket.com Sri Panwa, Phuket +66 (0) 76 371 000 www.sripanwa.co.th Phuket Panwa Beachfront Resort Tel: +66 (0) 7630 2944 www.phuketpanwabeachresort.com The Panwa Beach Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 393 300 www.thepanwabeachresort.com
The Vijitt Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 363 600 www.vijittresort.com
►PHUKET TOWN Ibis Style Phuket Phokeethra +66 (0) 76 563 333 www.merlinphuket.com Phuket Merlin Hotel +66 (0) 76 212 866-70 www.merlinphuket.com Royal Phuket City +66 (0) 76 233 333 www.royalphuketcity.com The Metropole +66 (0) 76 215 050 www.metropolephuket.com The Westin Siray Bay Resort and Spa Phuket +66 (0) 76 335 600 www.westinsiraybay.com Amatara Resort & Wellness +66 (0) 76 318 888, +66 (0)76 200 800 www.amataraphuket.com
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Laguna Phuket
launches “30 years, 30% discount” Campaign
As part of the celebrations marking its amazing 30-year milestone, and which are continuing throughout all of 2017, Asia’s best known and premier destination resort “Laguna Phuket” has now launched a resort-wide “30 years, 30% discount” campaign, which offers a 30% discount off all of the regular prices on a full spectrum of rooms and leisure activities at the destination from now right the way through until 31 August 2017. The benefits of the 30 years, 30% discount campaign offered to guests extend right the way across all of Laguna Phuket’s seven deluxe resorts which are namely; Angsana Laguna Phuket and Angsana Villas Resort Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket, Cassia Phuket, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort and Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, and the offer goes further to also include the world-renown and award winning Banyan Tree Spa and Angsana Spa, the award-winning 18-hole Laguna Golf Phuket, and also on selected excursions booked with Laguna Tours, and on shopping at Canal Shopping Villages and Banyan Tree Gallery and Angsana Galleries. The 30 years, 30% discount campaign is valid from now right the way through until 31 August 2017. When making bookings all guests wishing to take advantage of the promtion are requested to refer to the booking code “LP30Anni” to enjoy the benefit of the 30% campaign discount*. In addition, the newly launched 30 years, 30% discount promotion also joins Laguna Phuket’s ongoing “Summer Family Promotion” which is a treasure trove of fun and games for kids and cost-saving benefits for parents. *Subject to availability. Other terms & conditions apply. If you would like to find out more information; about the “30 years, 30% discount” campaign then please visit www.lagunaphuket.com/discount; or about the “Summer Family Promotion” then please visit www.lagunaphuket.com/events/family-promotion This sensational value on 30 years, 30% discount promotion is on offer until the end of August 2017 at Asia’s Premier Destination Resort.
Highlights Kanokpat Beauty Art
Jungceylon Plastic Surgery Clinic
Siam Spa Extra Virgin
Artist Pan offers 3D, 6D, 9D and more patterns of eyebrow tattoos, semi-permanent makeup such as eyebrow liners, eyeliners, pink lips liners, baby hair liners; with natural, young-looking style, as well as Fengshui-oriented makeup and tattoos. We service you with international standard colouring products of Biotouch, imported form USA. Facilities and equipment are hygienic and 100% safety guaranteed. Our anesthetic is imported from USA and Korea. Tel: 080 544 6665 www.kanokpatbeautyart.com
While Phuket is known primarily for its stunning beaches, the island is home to a number of state-of-the-art plastic surgery centres; and at the top of the chain is Jungceylon Plastic Surgery Clinic. Conveniently located at the Royal Place, opposite of Tesco Lotus in Phuket Town, the clinic specialises in Hair Transplantation, Eyelid Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Facial Implants and Breast Augmentation. Contact their English-speaking staff today for more information www.jungceylonclinic.com.
Siam Herb Extra Virgin produces and supplies the most premium grade spa products along with fruit soaps with the true aroma of fresh fruits when they’re at their ripest. If you’re looking for spa products, or if you like the sound of the fruit soaps, visit one of either of the stores on bypass road near Thanachart Bank or Soi Tan in Patong. Phuket Call Center: 092 461 9605 Pattaya Call Center: 086 888 0600
The V Spa
Vara Spa
Deep Relax The V Spa aims at bringing back guest to nature. Built in the shape of a village style, the pretty small straw roofed Salas blend totally with the natural beauty of the jungle. Each has been designed with nature at heart. When in Thailand, don’t forget to have a Traditional Thai Natural Touch Treatment. At The Vijitt Resort Phuket, you can have one at the private spa executive room or at the open air Salas. Traditional Thai Natural Touch Treatment is soothing and relaxing it’s definitely worth it. Tel: 076 363 600 ext.703 www.vijittresort.com
With outlets in Changmai and at the entrance to the Laguna in Cherntalay, Phuket, Deep Relax Spa offers the ultimate pampering and rejuvenation though spa, massage and reflexology as well as facials, pedicure, manicure and waxing. From fullbody hot oil deep relaxing massage, to after-sun cooling Aloe Vera treatments, to Royal Siam full body massage, to anti-ageing facials Deep Relax Spa has it all. Tel.076 325 799 , 099 4059229 www.deeprelaxspa.com
At Vara Spa, from the moment you step through the door, you become the center of their attention. Every element has been carefully designed for your comfort. Indulge in sensuous soothing and pampering which will completely revitalize and recharge both your mind and your body. Vara Spa where Thai local wisdom matched with Western contemporary ideas creates immaculate beauty and skincare. Tel: 076 343 444 www.varaspa.com
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T i g e r Kingdom
A you llooking Are ki ffor a place l tto gett an awesome lunch AND live a thrilling adventure? Then head to Tiger Kingdom where you will be surrounded by giant paws. You can choose to meet with the age group you feel the most comfortable, cubs of fully-grown adults. The adorable cubs are about 3 months old and placed together so they can chill out with their babysitters and some toys as they await your attention. Before getting close to them you will told the Dos and Don’ts, such as areas you should not touch (the head and front legs). You are also required to wash your hands and remove your shoes (you will be provided a pair of white slippers), cleanliness is important. The cats are pretty lazy and sleep most of the time during the day allowing you to pat, cuddle and take pictures with them.
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But then it’s time to pump up the adrenaline by visiting their older counterparts, this time from 6 months old upwards. Seeing them from far away won’t give you the same adrenaline rush as when you are staying side by side with them. Here you have a photo shoot with the biggest one of the clan, you can then watch them play with their favourite toy; a handcrafted bamboo with a tuft made of branches and leaves that they’ll try to catch by jumping like a cat, only they’re ten times bigger. All this adrenaline will get you hungry, so treat yourselves to a delicious lunch! At Tiger Kingdom’s Bengal Restaurant, you will be offered their a la carte menu featuring international and Thai cuisines which you can devour while surrounded by a clan of tigers right outside the window. The dining room can accommodate up to 50 people and also opens its door for private parties and events.
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Start off with a delicious Tom Yum soup with mixed fresh seafood with just the right taste of Thai seasoning, followed by a flavourful sweet and sour stirfried fish with bell pepper, perfect to balance down the spices of the soup, and a chicken in yellow curry with apple and grapes that gives a remarkable taste of mild spiciness, sweet and sour with the touch of Thai herbs. The crunchy spring rolls are a great addition to the tender chicken curry and Tom Yum seafood. The unforgettable chicken stir-fried with cashew nuts and dried chili is very tasty and on the must-try list as well. Take away amazing memories by visiting the souvenir shop and explore a full range of lovely items waiting for you to take home including postcards, tiger dolls, T-shirts, scarves with tiger print, photo frames, caps and coin wallets.
Tiger kingdom Phuket Tel.076 323 311 www.tigerkingdom.com www.facebook.com/theguidephuket
Oriental Delicacies at
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
With its sole backdrop being a long blue pool and with a laid-back vibe synonym of a perfect vacation, Bubble Restaurant features its extravaganza Oriental Buffet Dinner every Wednesday and it will not leave you disappointed. The extensive buffet line is manned by friendly and professional staff and offers several live cooking stations showcasing mouth-watering dishes including the famous Pad Thai, a very popular choice among diners. Next to the Pad Thai is grilled duck and chicken, Chinese style, with a choice of dipping sauces; black soya sauce and chilli is really good.
New Zealand oysters, Prawn Avocado Salad, and Tuna Salad with Lemongrass Dressing will be your go-to appetizers. The tuna meat is cooked to medium-rare keeping a soft texture that blends well with the mild spiciness and herbs of the Thai salad.
Neighbouring the Chinese grills are the street noodles with four types of noodles to choose from. It’s simple and easy, but Bubble Restuarant upgrades the lot by using premium ingredients and a perfect cooking recipe.
Now, here comes my favourite spot; the Japanese star, Sashimi platters that feature fresh cut tuna, salmon and octopus. A selection of sushi with different toppings is also made fresh right next to the sashimi.
The buffet starts at 6.00pm allowing you to enjoy the view over of the crystal clear swimming pool while choosing your favourite seafood platter, such as the steamed blue crabs and Phuket prawns, caught fresh from the Andaman Sea.
If you prefer your seafood to be grilled, you will enjoy the next station a lot. The seafood bar showcases fresh blue crabs, chub mackerel, big fat river prawns, and squids, all of which can be cooked alongside chicken, beef and pork Satay.
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas is wellknown for its support to the local community so all these proteins are supplied from the local fish market, guaranteeing the finest and freshest quality.
I’m also a big fan of Indian food and Bubble Restaurant made a remarkable chicken tandoori and garlic naan. The scent of the marinade used for the chicken is not too strong and gives the right taste when taken with a small portion of the thin naan and topped with some green chutney sauce. Very tasty!
Don’t forget your classics of Thai cuisine with an expansive selection of food heaven, such as green curry, stir fried mixed vegetable, sweet ’n’ sour fish, and Phuket’s famous Moo Hong (a melt-in-themouth steamed pork belly served in sweet brown gravy). A great meal can never end without a dessert and Bubble Restaurant has all bases covered with banana and pineapple fritters; the hot crunchy dough coating, the soft ripped sweet banana and pineapple, topped with honey sauce, gives a real pleasant texture in the mouth. There's also plenty of Thai desserts to go for, such as the classic Khao Niew Mamuang, or Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk. Fruit tarts, choux cream, éclairs, mango crème brulée and banana banoffee are also beautifully prepared for a perfect final touch of this oriental dining experience.
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas 1 Soi Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi 2, Kathu, Patong, Phuket Tel: +66 76 231 99 E-mail: h8109@accor.com GrandMercurePhuketPatong.com
Angsana Laguna Phuket announces appointment of Executive Chef
Jens Heier
Angsana Laguna Phuket is delighted to announce the arrival of Executive Chef Jens Heier to the resort. With over 30 years experience in the hospitality and dining industry, Chef Jens brings global knowledge and culinary expertise to all four restaurants in the resort. Chef Jens’ passion for cooking started when he was only 13 years old, and at 20 he become the youngest chef with a diploma. During his career he has cooked for Queen Silvia of Sweden, Thai royalty and celebrities such as Jamiroqua, Lionel Ritchie, Madonna and Kate Moss.
Kantary Bay Hotel, Phuket, receives double awards from TUI Nordic
Kantary Bay Hotel, Phuket Front Office Manager Boonsong Suratod (left, front row in photo) and Reservations Manager Rungkarn Premsri (left, second row) and other staff received the TUI Nordic Gold Award 2017 for Hotel Staff Service based on the highest level of customer satisfaction with the Reception, Restaurant and Housekeeping staff over 2016 based on feedback from guests who had stayed at the hotel, the hotel scored 9.35 out of 10. They also received the Bronze Award 2017 for Hotel General Impression.
Bangkok Airways wins ‘World’s Best Regional Airline’ and ‘Best Regional Airline in Asia’ by SKYTRAX
On Tuesday 20 June, 2017, Bangkok Airways led by its company President Mr Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth (4th from Right in photo) together with a number of the airline’s high-ranking executives were at the Paris Air Show, Paris, France, where they received awards from SKYTRAX not only for “World's Best Regional Airline” but also “Best Regional Airline in Asia”. The awards were presented for the 2017 edition of the annual SKYTRAX World Airline Awards.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket receives environment certification from local government
On Monday 5 June, 2017, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket received the coveted Environment Certification Award from Phuket Governor Mr Norraphat Plodthong. The award was presented during World Environment Day celebrations held at Limelight Avenue Phuket in Phuket Town. The event, which aimed at encouraging locals and tourists to recycle waste and learn about environmental issues in general, was attended by hundreds of visitors who enjoyed watching the shows created by several schools of the island.
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Crest Resort & Pool Villas welcome FREESPACE for launch of new application From July 11-12, 2017, at the Grand Ballroom of Crest Resort & Pool Villas, the resort put on a warm welcome for FREESPACE who were proud to reveal the launch their new software application which is aimed at helping to reduce customer purchasing processes.
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Kanokpat Beauty Art Academy’s second branch Kanokpat Beauty Art Brows Design Institution by Artist Pan recently opened its second branch which offers 3D, 6D, 9D and more patterns of eyebrows tattoos, semi-permanent makeup including eyebrow liner, eyeliner, pink lip liner, baby hair liner; each with a natural, younglooking style. It also offers Fengshui-oriented makeup and tattoos. www.facebook.com/theguidephuket
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Blue Elephant Restaurant Phuket Blue Elephant Restaurant Phuket now offers a weekend special dessert set menu and Pinto lunch from 11.30am-5pm every Saturday and Sunday. The dessert menu features Durian Cheeseake; Coconut Flan; Mango Cheesecake; Ginger Crème Brûlée; Phuket Pineapple, Durian, Jackfruit, Lychee, Salt Sea Caramel Macaroons. Small dessert set with two types of dessert plus hot or cold drink priced at THB250++ Large dessert set with five types of dessert plus hot or cold drink priced at THB450++ Pinto lunch menu price at THB 390++ Elephant Restaurant is located in the heart of Phuket Old Town and is renowned for serving authentic Royal Thai Cuisine
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Global Wellness Day at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort On Saturday 10 June, 2017, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort held a Global Wellness Day, an inspiring initiative created to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle. As part of the celebrations, guests were invited to take part in a variety of activities including a live demonstration on how to make healthy meals and mocktails. Guests also enjoyed free Tai Chi, Zumba classes, complimentary massage and blood pressure test.
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach Wedding Showcase On Friday July 14, 2017, Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang held an event entitled “Beach Wedding Showcase”, a Public Relations event which showcased the resort’s brand and promoted its various onsite wedding locations. During the event, guests got to enjoy a Marriott tea time, botanic-style workshop and exclusive dinner at their Big Fish Bar and Restaurant. www.facebook.com/theguidephuket
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MAI KHAO BEACH Turtle Village The exclusive shopping destination for the best dining and shopping on Mai Khao Beach. Cuisine choices match wonderfully with the gift, souvenir, antique and clothing selections. Outlets include Bill Bentley Pub, the only English pub on Mai Khao Beach; The Coffee Club; Swensens; Supermarket Turtle Mart; Jim Thompson; Narai Phand; Tanya Living; Thai Souvenir; Triumph; Surfers Paradise; Esprit Outlet; A.Prime; Custom Tailor; Tara-Leather products; Private Collection; J&P Gems; Mt. Sapola; Ferera; Their Nibs; The Handmade; Thai Express and Noodle Bar. BANGTAO & SURIN BEACH Canal Village Located in the heart of Laguna Phuket Destination Resort, CanalVillageLagunaShoppingisabeautifullylandscapecourtyard surrounded by more than 30 shops and offers the finest selection of quality goods and services available in Phuket. Whether you desire local or regional handicrafts, clothing, jewellery, daily necessities, tours and excursion options, and delicious dining, chances are you will find it at Canal Village. Indulge yourself and your loved ones for a day at the superb retail outlets the serene shopping retreat has to offer. Address: 390/30 Moo 1 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel: 076 362 330 Email: shopping@lagunaphuket.com Website: www.lagunaphuket.com Surin Plaza Located between Cherng Talay and Surin Beach, Surin Plaza is a one-off, high-class, three-storey shopping emporium. Here, you can buy unique jewelery, designer clothes, objects d’art and antiques – all in a very attractive setting. Shopping here is a fascinating experience and retailers generally open and close late, typically from 10:00 – 20:00. Tesco Lotus Park This shopping square offers easy shopping and leisure options to Cherng Talay and Surin Beach residents and has facilities for expats and hotel guests as well as locals. A large Tesco Lotus supermarket with parking space is at its nucleus while diagonally opposite stands a McDonald’s branch with both indoor and outdoor seating. Sells everything from food and drinks to household goods and is open from 06:00 – 22:00. PATONG BEACH Jungceylon ‘Jungceylon’ was the old name for Phuket when it was still a prosperous port town and trading in the region was at its peak. This shopping mall retains a lot of the old history of Phuket in its architecture and style and is a joy to visit for this alone. www.theguidephuket.com
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The choice of goods is world-class, comprising well over 300 shops with ample car parking space, restaurants, bars, cinema and bowling alley along with everything else you could possibly need for a busy day shopping. Banana Walk The area’s newest shopping center is located just 100 meters south of Soi Bangla on the beach road, right next to Banana Disco. The mall is multilevel (three floors) and its overall design leans toward minimal and modernistic, At night the lighting, ranging from blue to red, gives Banana Walk the feeling of entering a spaceship dock in a science fiction movie. Shopping, dining and cosmetics are the three main thrusts of this complex in which you can find almost anything to eat, drink, or buy. You can even improve your well-being at a spa or make yourself even more beautiful at an aesthetic center or at the onsite hairdresser.
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KATA & KARON BEACH Kata Plaza Nowadays there are in fact two distinct shopping malls with a bazaar-like feel to them, both are located close to the Kata Palace Hotel and Club Med along Kata Road which runs parallel to Kata Beach Road. The newer of the two is flanked by tailor shops, a pharmacy, and a cozy fan-cooled café along with a minimart and the inevitable optician’s shop. The two-lane plaza really is a one-stop destination for all your holiday souvenirs. Karon Bazaar A large, covered market-like shopping centre set in the central area of Karon Beach Road, right between Woraburi Phuket and Moenvenpick Resorts. The bazaar features just about everything you’ll ever need. Karon Bazaar is a smaller beachside version of the famous Phuket Weekend Market in Phuket Town. Aimed at tourists, the place is a great opportunity for an evening stroll.
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PHUKET TOWN Central Festival Central Festival Phuket is an air-conditioned, fully equipped one-stop shopping mall lying just outside of Phuket Town. The Central store plays host to over 120 outlets selling products ranging from up-market clothing, fashion accessories, silk goods, bedding, household goods, toys and children’s accessories, travel bags, food, and drinks. There are also watch and jewellery counters here. It’s literally possible to spend a full day here - shopping, catching the latest movies, and dining out at the range of international restaurants that offer everything from French and Japanese cuisines to local Thai dishes.
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Limelight Avenue Limelight Avenue Phuket is located in the heart of Phuket Town, on Dibuk Rd. This exciting new avenue features a wide range of food options including famous-brands from Bangkok as well as popular local eateries such as Lemongrass, Pint Factory and so many more. In addition, there are plenty of retail shops, a supermarket, health and beauty shop, coffee and bakery shop, ice cream shop, education and activity shop and food court. The venue is open from 10am - 10pm (except Tops Daily which opens from 6am until midnight and Tom n Tom Coffee which is open 24 hours) to fit in with the lifestyle of local people and tourists who want to experience real Phuketian life under the slogan, Urban Lifestyle Mall. This mall is the complete answer for the whole family’s activities. Premium Outlet Phuket Brand-name clothing and sports accessories at bargain prices, it’s located on the bypass road. Apart from Thai brands, other international names are on sale including Lacoste, Guy Laroche, Hush Puppies, Warner Bros, Pierre Cardin, Van Heusen, Levi’s, Lee, Nautica, Adidas and Nike and feature discounts of up to 70%. Phuket Weekend Market Situated opposite the Naka Temple, which is also worth a visit outside of Phuket Town, and just 5 minutes from Central Festival on the Chao Fa West Road lies Phuket’s equivalent to Bangkok’s JJ Market. Here you will find all manner of things for sale from seemingly useless second-hand house hold junk and cute little trinkets to garden ornaments, clothing and ideal presents for all your friends and family. There is also
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an abundance of food and drink stalls to keep the energy levels up whilst you wander around. The market starts in the afternoon and goes on until the evening time when it can get really very lively. One More Wave A brand founded by young successful people who love extreme sports, waves, surfing and traveling. OneMoreWave Clothing is sewn in Russia from European 100% natural cotton. OneMoreWave - a convenient, high-quality clothing for a casual life, as well as for water sports both on the ocean and on the terms of city surfing. Phuket Boat Lagoon Unit no.A11, Lagoon Quay, 22/1 Moo.2 Thepkasattri Rd, Kohkaew, Muang Phuket 83000 Tel. +66 82 517 2729 Instagram: onemorewave_phuket
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Transport on the island How much of Phuket have you actually seen? Wouldn’t you like to explore some more? Well, here we list some of your options for getting around the island’s highways and byways. To and from the airport Airport transfers are relatively simple. The airport is at the far north of the island, some 30 kilometers from Phuket Town and even further from most of the popular beaches like Patong and Karon. It is best to use one of the two official transport companies with booths right inside the arrival lounge, you can’t miss them. Private Airport Limousines or minibuses are available to get to the ma jor beaches at the south or west of the island. Metered taxis are also available. The Airport Bus is a cheaper alternative as long as you are not in a rush. Ask at the airport for their current departure schedules and pricing. Car rental is available and companies, such as Budget and National have offices located in the airport. ‘Tuk-Tuks’ If you want your own private taxi, look for a tuk tuk, a tiny mini-truck used to carry about four (or more!) passengers. The tuk-tuk gets its name from the noise its little engine
makes. There are fleets of these in all ma jor tourist areas and they will take you anywhere for a price. The going rate for the relatively short ride between Patong and Phuket Town can be as much as 450 THB, one way! You can also rent one of these tuk-tuks for the day. Expect to pay around 2,000 THB or more. This can be a good way to get about the island if you prefer not to drive yourself. Motorcycle Taxis These will be a new experience for many people and are a convenient, yet nerve wracking way to get around. All fares must be negotiated before the ride. These taxi motorcycle drivers are easily identified by their special colored jackets showing the location of their home base. Many have the word ‘taxi’ written in English on this jacket. Do not take a taxi from anyone who is not wearing one of these jackets. Renting a Motorcycle Motorcycles, big and small, can be rented all over the island and are a popular choice for many tourists. Zipping around with the breeze in your hair is tempting for anyone but do be careful, the hospitals here see a never-ending stream of foreigners arriving with skin missing from arms and legs, or sometimes worse. The accident rate on Phuket is one of the highest in Thailand with 90% of road accidents involving motorcycles! Note that Thai law requires the driver to carry a valid license at all times and all riders to wear helmets. Also motorcycle lights must be turned on at all times, including during the daytime! The police occasionally enforce all these laws, so beware. The real danger in Phuket is this: NONE of the motorcycles rented here have insurance. Renting Your Own Car Since Phuket is quite a large island, renting your own car can be one of the most pleasant ways to get around and it gives you freedom to go where and when you want. Renting is easy; private rental cars are readily found in every beach area and ma jor rental companies operate in most resorts. When renting private vehicles from the side of the road be aware that few of these vehicles have insurance and this can prove disastrous in the event of an accident. Renting a car allows you get off the island and see the beautiful, neighboring provinces of Phang Nga and Krabi. The roads are good and the scenery spectacular, making for a great day out. Regional Buses The long distance bus station is in Phuket Town and across from here both air-con tour buses and cheap, ‘orange crush’ buses leave for destinations north, south and east. There are regular services to Bangkok, Krabi, Surat Thani, Nakorn Srithammarat, Trang, Haad Yai and other minor provincial capitals.
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SCHEDULE TO/FROM PHUKET
BANGKOK (SUVARNABHUMI) TO PHUKET
PHUKET TO BANGKOK (SUVARNABHUMI) Dep
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Days
Flight
Dep
Arr.
Days
TG 226
0720
0845
Daily
TG 201
0745
0910
Daily
TG 202
1005
1135
Daily
TG 203
0830
0955
Daily
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TG 204
1055
1225
Daily
TG 926
0935
1055
Daily
TG 206
1215
1340
1246
TG 205
1000
1120
Daily
TG 208
1335
1525
Daily
TG 207
1320
1445
Daily
TG 953
1520
1645
16
TG 215
1405
1525
Daily
TG 963
1520
1645
57
TG 217
1645
1805
Daily
TG 927
1545
1710
146
TG 219
1725
1845
Daily
TG 216
1625
1750
Daily
TG 221
1815
1935
Daily
TG 218
1900
2025
Daily
TG 211
1915
2035
Daily
TG 220
1935
2100
Daily
TG 225
2240
2359
Daily
TG 222
2035
2200
Daily
TG 212
2125
2250
Daily
PHUKET TO BANGKOK (SUVARNABHUMI) (THAI SMILE)
BANGKOK (SUVARNABHUMI) TO PHUKET (THAI SMILE) Flight
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Days
TG 2279
0920
1045
Daily
Flight
Dep
Arr.
Days
TG 2273
1150
1315
Daily
TG 2278
1135
1300
Daily
TG 2275
1535
1655
Daily
TG 2274
1415
1550
Daily
TG 2277
1940
2100
Daily
TG 2276
1740
1905
Daily
TG 2239
2050
2215
Daily
TG 2280
2135
2300
Daily
TG 2240
2310
0035+1
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PHUKET TO CHIANG MAI Flight
Dep
Arr.
Days
TG 1172
1235
1430
Daily
CHIANG MAI TO PHUKET Flight
Dep
Arr.
Days
TG 1171
0950
1135
Daily
Transport by Boat Regular ferry boat services from Phuket run only to the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Yao Noi and Krabi. There are unscheduled boats to Koh Bon, Racha Yai and Koh Yao Yai. You can get to Koh Lanta by changing boats at Koh Phi Phi. Song-taews There are few buses on Phuket and the main form of transport from beach to town is the ‘song taew’; a truck converted to carry passengers in the back on two long benches. They are usually colorful with a sign on front showing where they are going. These vehicles leave from a set stop by the fresh produce market in Phuket Town, reaching every major beach area on the island. They run approximately every hour but there are no fixed schedules, and they run when there are sufficient passengers. When leaving the beach areas to head back to town they usually cruise slowly around the streets picking up passengers. Song-taews are slow but cheap with the fare from Phuket Town to Patong now set at just 25 THB per person!
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The Southern Andaman Region of Krabi, Phi Phi and Koh Lanta
Three hours drive south from Phuket through stunning limestone cliffs and dense forest brings you to the southern playground of the Krabi region of the Andaman overlooking Phang Nga Bay with its many scattered islands, hidden bays and beaches. Throw away your watch and bask in nature’s beauty or snorkel, dive, rock climb, fish, kayak, hike, sail, party, spa or wine and dine to your heart’s content – this region has it all. Ao Nang Beach Just 18 km from Krabi Town is beautiful Ao Nang with its 83 scattered islands. Each island is only a short distance from the next and so during low tide you can wade to a neighboring island, many with sandy beaches and crystal clear water and ma jestic limestone cliffs rising straight from the clear waters of the sea. Ao Nang has several famous beaches including East Rai Le, West Rai Le and Phra Nang cave which stretches to the foot of a prominent limestone range. Noppharat Thara Beach Just 20 km west of Krabi and three miles long, this beach is lined with ma jestic Casuarina trees and is in fact part of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Marine Park and is the location of the Park headquarters. As with Ao Nang, it’s possible to reach other islands in the bay on foot during low tides. Railay Beach This beach is generally divided into two sections, east and west. West Railey provides visitors with peace and quiet as it is a broad sandy beach with fewer facilities than Ao Nang. East Railey which lies across the peninsula from West Railey is different from other beaches in the area as it could actually be classified as a mud flat, especially during low tide. The main attraction for visitors to Railey Beach is the adrenaline pumping activity of cliff climbing. The limestone cliffs on the huge headland between East of Railey Beach and Phra Nang cave, as well as other nearby islands provide world-class rock climbing facilities against a stunning backdrop of the sea with approximately 700 routes of mid to high difficult rating. www.theguidephuket.com
Pra Nang Beach Connected to Railay by a small path, Phra Nang is on the outermost headland, backed by limestone cliffs soaring above the beach. At the bottom of the cliff lies the Princess Cave or Tham Phra Nang Nok where local fishermen leave offerings for good fortune. Klong Muang Beach/Tubkaak Krabi’s latest beach destination, Muang Klong boasts both 5-star and boutique hotels like the Sheraton Krabi Resort, the Nakamanda and the Tubkaak Resort and offers powderwhite sand and safe swimming. The Lanta Island Group About 53 islands are included in this group situated at the southern limit of Krabi Province. Koh Lanta Yai is the largest and is both a traveler’s and up-market vacationer’s paradise and is as yet relatively undeveloped. You can get to Lanta on the regular ferry from Jao Fah Pier in Krabi Town. The prime attractions are its long beaches, clear water, laid back atmosphere and scuda diver’s paradise where most of the nicest beaches and tourist attractions are located. The Phi Phi Islands Known for phenomenal natural beauty, particularly the famous twin bays with their the curving beaches upon which lies the largest town. Phi Phi islands are some of the most beautiful in the world with superb scenery, silvery sand beaches and Emerald green seas with coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. Hardly two hours journey by boat from Ao Nang, the twin islands Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh provide excellent accommodation options and are known as ma jor “party islands.” Poda Islands Situated south of Ao Nang, 8 Kilometers offshore, Koh Poda or Poda Group Islands are fringed by clear waters and offer white sandy beaches, as well as, pristine coral reefs. These islands are not affected so much by the monsoon therefore are year-round attractions and an excellent place for fishing. Poda island with white sand beaches and clear turquoise seawater abounded with schools of colorful fish.
Sightseeing by Canoe or Kayak Many companies offer sea canoeing and kayaking adventures around Phang Nga Bay and into the many coves, caves and islets dotting the otherworldly shores around Krabi, Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. Fishing Abundant sea and even freshwater fishing is available all over this region, from squid boating, to line fishing in Phang Nga Bay, to big game adventures off the Continental Shelf drop-off. Don’t let that big one get away! Bird Watching A trip to Krabi can be a very rewarding visit for any bird lovers. With easily accessible mangroves and low lying forests, there are many places to spot rare birds. Two excellent locations are Khao Kanat Nam, close to Krabi Town, and Khao No Chuchi Forest Preserve.
Highlight Attractions.. Emerald Pool Emerald Pool or Sra Morakot in Thai is located at Klong Thom District. This hot spring originates from a warm stream in the lowland forest. The intensity of the pool’s turquoise colored water varies according to the light and time of the day so a good time to visit is at dawn or early morning. Tiger Cave Temple Tiger Cave Temple or Wat Tham Sua in Thai is located about 3 kilometers from Krabi town. The inside of this cave features tiger prints captured in stone and is in the middle of an abundant forest with gigantic ancient trees. This place is remarkable archaeologically as many artifacts have been found on the premises including tools, pottery and the mold for the Buddha’s footprint.
Highlights & Activities... Rock Climbing Apart from marine sports, Krabi is also an ideal place for rock climbing. Lines of sheer limestone cliffs along Tham Phranang and Rai Le Beaches have challenged thousands of climbers from all over the world every year. The levels of difficulty of the various routes vary, so Whether you’re a professional or just an aspiring adrenalin junkie, the craggy karsts of Krabi offer a huge array of bolted mounts. Diving Both scuba and snorkeling are widely available in warm, coral and fish infested waters with full PADI accreditation courses and live-aboard adventures.
Partying Phi Phi is known worldwide as “Party Island central” and Koh Lanta is not far behind. Krabi Town is more sedate, but there are plenty of good bars and a live music scene to enjoy. Shopping Outlet Village Krabi is located on Phetchakasem Road. It is on the way from the city to the local airport and features a tall lighthouse near the entrance and 6,000 sqm of retail space. Throughout the year, many Thai and foreign travelers visit this outlet which offers over 100 selected leading brands for all ages. Clothing discounted up to 70% is available here. It is open daily from 11:00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Enjoying the Local Seafood Have a seafood feast and savor the fresh day’s catch in any number of a fun, laidback, or fine-dining restaurants all over this region.
GETTING THERE By road from Phuket Take a minibus or frequent local bus from Phuket Town’s bus terminal with information regarding timetables, taxi or mini-van shuttle services readily available at hotels, travel agent or Phuket Airport. Renting a car is also a good option and the roads are wide, modern and relatively quiet. To Krabi and Phi Phi by boat It is possible to charter a speedboat or similar transportation to Krabi or Koh Phi Phi, or there are frequent daily ferries operating between Phuket and Phi Phi Island and then on to Krabi, or via the Koh Yao Islands, each taking about two hours.
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The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 628 400 www.tubkaakresort.com Amari Vogue Krabi Tel. +66 (0) 75 607 777 www.amari.com/vogue Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 628 000 www.dusit.com Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Tel. +66 (0) 75 628 111 www.ritzcarlton.com Anyavee Tabkaek Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 607 200 www.anyaveetubkaekbeachresort.com Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang Tel. +66 (0) 75 639 999 www.deevanaplazakrabi.com Aonang Phu Petra Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 626 666 www.aonangphupetra.com Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi Tel. +66 (0) 75 637 789 www.centarahotelsresorts.com Aonang Villa Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 637 270-4 www.aonangvilla.com The L Resort Krabi Tel. +66 (0) 75 637 485 www.thelresort.com Aonang Ayodhaya Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 661 555 www.aonangayodhaya.com Krabi Resort Thailand Tel. +66 (0) 75 637 030-5 www.krabiresort.net Aonang Buri Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 637 499 www.aonangburi.com
Pimalai Resort & Sp a - Koh Lanta Tel. +66 (0) 75 607 999 www.pimalai.com
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Peace Laguna Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 637 344-7 www.peacelagunaresort.com Krabi Sands Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 600 027 www.krabisands.com Railay Beach Rayavadee Tel. +66 (0) 75 620 740-3 www.rayavadee.com Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 819 451-4 www.bhungathani.com Railay Village Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 819 412-3 www.railayvillagekrabi.com Anyavee Railay Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 819 438 www.anyaveerailay.com Railay Bay Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 622 998-9 www.railaybayresort.com Koh Lanta Layana Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 607 100 www.layanaresort.com Rawi Warin Resort & spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 607 400-498 (98 lines) www.rawiwarin.com Twin Bay Resort Tel. +66 (0) 84 305 4288 www.twinbaylanta.com Nakara Long Beach Resort Tel. + 66 (0) 75 684 198 Crown Lanta Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 626 999 www.crownlanta.com
Be yond Resorts by Ka ta Group Tel. +66 (0) 75 628 300 www.kata group.com
Lanta Pura Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 668 299-301 www.lantapura.com Lanta Castaway Beach Resort Tel. + 66 (0) 75 684 851 www.lantacastaway.com Anda Lanta Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 665 018 www.andalanta.com Royal Lanta Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 684 361 www.royallanta.com Andaman Lanta Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 684 200-2 www.andamanlanta.com Lanta Marina Reaort Tel. +66 (0) 75 684 168 www.lantamarina.com Phi Phi Island Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island Tel. + 66 (0) 75 627 300 www.ichotelsgroup.com Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 75 628 900 www.outrigger.com Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel Tel. +66 (0) 75 601 170-7 www.phiphi-cabana.com Zeavola Tel. +66 (0) 75 627 000 www.zeavola.com Phitharom PP Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 601 121 www.phiphiresortphitharom.com
Sofitel Krabi Phokeeth ra Golf & Spa Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 627 80 0 www.sofitel.com
Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 371371 www.maikhaodream.com Ranyatavi Resort Phang Nga Tel. +66 (0) 76 580 800 www.ranyatavi.com The Hotspring Beach Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 580 000-28 www.thehotspringbeach.com Bor Saen Villa & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 418 888 www.borsaenvilla.com Kho Yao Bay Pavilions, Koh Yao Noi Tel: +66 (0) 76 597 441 www.koyaobay.com Koh Yao Island Resort, Koh Yao Noi Tel. +66 (0) 76 597474-6 www.kohyao.com Elixir Resort Koh Yao Tel. + (66) (0) 87 808 3838 www.elixirresort.com The Sarojin Te. +66 (0) 76 427 900-4 www.sarojin.com Casa de La Flora, Khao lak Tel. +66 (0)76 428 999 www.casadelaflora.com JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 584 888 www.marriott.com Le MĂŠridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 427 500 www.starwoodhotels.com Ramada Resort Khao Lak Tel. +66 (0) 76 427 777 www.ramadakhaolak.com Kantary Beach Hotel Villas and Suites, Khao Lak Tel. +66 (0) 76 584 700 www. kantarybeach-khaolak.com Khao Lak Orchid Beach Resort Tel : +66 (0) 76 486 141 www.khaolakorchid.com
La Flora Resort & Sp a, Khaolak Tel. +66 (0) 76 428 00 0 www.lafloraresort.co m
Khaolak Merlin Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 428 300 www.merlinphuket.com The Shambhala Khaolak Tel. +66 (0) 76 486 600 www.shambhalakhaolak.com Khaolak Bhandari Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 485 751-4 www.khaolakbhandari.com Mukdara Beach Villa & Spa Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 429 999 www.mukdarabeach.com Khaolak Paradise Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 429 100 www.khaolakparadise.com Khaolak Oriental Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 443 480-3 www.khaolakoriental.com Khaolak Bay Front Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 485 641 www.khaolakbayfront.com Apsaras Beach Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 584 444 www.apsarasresort.com Monochrome Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 427 700 www.monochromeresort.com The Briza Beach Resort Khao Lak Phang Nga, Thailand Tel. +66 (0) 76 428 600 www.brizakhaolak.com Baan Krating Khao Lak Resort (Next to Khao Lak National Park) Tel. +66 (0) 76 485 188-9 www.baankrating.com Luckanawadee Boutique Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 85 477 3271 www.lackanawadee.com Khaolak Countryside Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 485 474-6 www.thekhaolakcountrysideresort.com www.khaolakcountrysideresort.com
Wanakarn Beach Re sort & Spa Tel: +66 (0)76 584 30 0 www.wanakarnresort.c om
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani Tel. +66 (0) 76 428 800 www.thesandskhaolak.com Beyond Resort Khaolak Tel. +66 (0) 76 592 300 www.katagroup.com/beyond-khaolak Khaolak Sunset Resort Tel. + 66 (0) 76 485 075-77 www.khaolaksunset.com/ Baan Khaolak Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 485 123-4 www.baankhaolakbeachresort.com The Andamania Beach Resort Khaolak Tel. +66 (0) 76 584 666 www.andamania.com Palm Galleria Resort, Khaolak Tel. +66 (0) 76 427 000 Khaolak Wanaburee Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 385 333-5 www.wanaburee.com Mai Khaolak Beach Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 592 000 www.maikhaolak.com Khaolak Diamond Beach Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 584 600 www.khaolakdiamondresort.com Khaolak Emerald Beach Resort & spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 428 700 upto 28 www.khaolakemeraldresort.com Royal Bangsak Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 592 555 www.royalbangsakresort.com Sansimar Khaolak Beachfront Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 428 900 -5 www.khaolak-beachfront.com Andaman Princess Resort & Spa Tel. +66 (0) 76 592 222-9 www.andamanprincessresort.com The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Beach Resort & Spa Resort Tel. +66 (0) 76 584 450, www.theparadise.biz
Iniala Beach House Tel. +66 (0) 76 429 439 www.iniala.com
PHUKET TO SAMUI
SAMUI TO PHUKET
PHUKET TO UTAPAO
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Dep
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Days
Flight
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PG252
0945
1040
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PG251
0815
0915
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PG282
1510
1650
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PG288
1105
1200
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PG259
1100
1200
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PG250
1245
1340
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PG253
1240
1340
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PG254
1420
1515
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PG255
1505
1605
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PG281
1300
1440
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PG256
1635
1730
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PG257
1805
1905
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PG258
2050
2145
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PG287
1905
2005
Daily
UTAPAO TO PHUKET
PHUKET TO CHIANG MAI Flight
PHUKET TO BANGKOK
BANGKOK TO PHUKET
PG247
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Days
1130
1340
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0820
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1000
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1945
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