The Guide Phuket February 2017

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THE GUIDE LIFESTYLE

THE GUIDE BEAUTY

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Life’s a Beach

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Getting to know

36 Spa Highlights 40 Healthcare

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Shopper’s Delight

Kanokpat Beauty Art

SOCIAL 44

THE GUIDE ACTIVITY 10

Activities on the island

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Hot Activities

The Guide Social

TIMETABLE 51 57

Thai Airways Timetable Bangkok Airways Timetable

THE GUIDE HOTELS

THE GUIDE ANDAMAN

& ACCOMODATION

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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Nai Yang Beach Hotel Highlight Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas

THE GUIDE DINING 26 27 32

Brunch Listing Lazy Sunday at The Vijitt Resort Phuket Crab crunching at The Crab House

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Southern Andaman Region Hotel Highlights Southern Andaman Hotel Highlights Northern Andaman

Cover photo : Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas

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Lifestyle

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The Pearl of the Andaman

What comes into the mind of travelers when they start to think about sea, sun and sand?

Phuket is increasingly one of the answers to this…. and for good reason as the island offers warm tropical ocean, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and a multitude of opportunities for 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 most popular island and 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, palm-fringed 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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PHUKET 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.

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 orchid farm for all the budding botanists out there.

• Jungle Trekking With most of 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 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 example 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 and 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 car 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 and when the heavens turn red, the view from any of the beaches can also be spectacular.

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Activities

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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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Hanuman World

Luxurious Day

Phuket Floating Market

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”

Phuket Floating Market is a centre of culture and this is highlighted with its daily traditional Thai show which is performed three times a day at 11am, 2pm and 5pm.

Featuring traditional folk music from the Isan (Northeast) and central regions, as the musicians play their unique Thai instruments they are accompanied by beautiful Thai women performing classic Thai dance whilst dressed in traditional Thai costumes.

The performances really are something special and are great addition to what is already a fantastic attraction.

What’s next for Phuket Floating Market?

Market boat tours! (Weather dependant) More details to be revealed soon.

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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.

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Hot Activities

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!

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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.

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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

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.

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.

· Kamala Beach 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

· Ao Yon 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.

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Beauty Art Phuket

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Hotel & Accommodation

A SANCTUARY FOR AIRPORT TRAVELERS AT PHUKET MARRIOTT RESORT AND SPA, NAI YANG BEACH Sadly, journeys to and from Phuket International Airport are getting more stressful and tiring as traffic, road works and general road chaos take their toll on the nerves and tempers of travelers.

Fortunately, there is also an antidote to all this stress and congestion in the gorgeous form of the Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa on tranquil Nai Yang Beach, located just a few minutes’ drive south of the airport.

The Resort is easy to find and once there you will feel a million miles away from the hassles and frayed nerves of Phuket’s roads and airport, so you can kick back and relax, while having some fabulous cuisine and drinks overlooking the charming grounds within the resort and stunning Nai Yang Beach.

A terrific strategy to combat those airport hassles, and even make the journey to catch your plane a real treat, is to drop into one of the Marriott Nai Yang’s dining venues www.theguidephuket.com

and have a meal before you fly.

Relax at the stylish Big Fish Restaurant and Bar overlooking the beach and enjoy some of Phuket's freshest seafood, as well as Thai and international favorites, complemented by a fine selection of reasonably priced cocktails, beers and wines by the bottle or glass. The indoor/ outdoor seating is ideal for a truly relaxing meal, overlooking the lovely vistas of Nai Yang Beach and the sunset.

Then there's The Lounge in the sumptuous upper level of the resort where a special promotion will get you a burger and all the trimmings from four delicious burger recipes, plus a bottle of local beer for just THB 390 ++. Or from February 10th onward, a choice from two sausage recipes plus all the trimmings and a bottle of local beer for just 420++ Or why not book a quiet, comfortable room for the night, so that you can roll up at the airport the next morning

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feeling relaxed and ready to catch your flight.

Better yet, do as I do, and book a room, plus a session at the Resort’s Quan Spa for a relaxing massage, or beauty treatment, and round it all off with the Burger and Beer promotion in The Lounge overlooking the beach for supper.

That way, you arrive at the airport the next day feeling so good that you’ll be able to fly without the need of an aircraft!

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Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach 92, 92/1 Moo 3, Sakoo, Talang, Nai Yang Beach, Phuket 83110, Thailand Tel. +66 76 625555 www.phuketmarriottnaiyang.com www.facebook.com/PhuketmarriottResortand Spa,NaiYangBeach

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Food & Restaurant

LET’S DO

Brunch!

Twinpalms brunch

Hilton Sunday Brunch

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.

• THB 1,690++ including 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

Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each Sunday at Sails! Their live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks, and good company.

Sunday Brunch at Sails – a Hilton Experience Prices from • THB 1,400++ per adult (includes free flow of selected beverages) • THB 700++ per child/ages 5-12 (includes free flow soft drinks) *All prices are in Thai baht and are subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT. Tel: 076 396 433 www.phuketarcadia.hilton.com

Metzo’s Mediterranean Sunday Brunch Every Sunday from 11.30 – 15.30 Hrs.

The Vijitt Resort Phuket 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 including a free welcome cocktail • 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

Every Sunday from 12.00 – 15.00 Hrs. Enjoy Vijitt Resort Phuket’s expansive mouth-watering buffet among swaying coconut palms and with breathtaking views of Friendship Beach. Choose from sumptuous choices of salad bar, fresh oysters and seafood on ice, Sushi and Sashimi, live cooking stations, seafood and lamb BBQ, Western and Thai hot dishes, foie gras, and all you can eat homemade desserts.

• THB 1,299++ per person with free flow soft drinks • THB 1,899++ per person with a bottle of wine per couple • THB 3,199++ per person with a bottle of champagne per couple Half price for children aged 4- 12 years old and free for children under 4 years old, plus free entry to their Kids Club.

Complimentary use of 40 metre - long infinity edged swimming pool for everyone.

Advance reservation required : Email: info@vijittresort.com Tel: 076 363 600 www.vijittresort.com

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Ah, at last it's another lazy Sunday!

Time to kick back, relax and put all the everyday hassles of life behind you and just indulge in one of our island's most enticingly pleasurable experiences......a true beachside Sunday brunch at the glorious Vijitt Resort overlooking Chalong Bay in Phuket's south-east corner.

As you descend the hillside into the verdant glory of Vijitt Resort's superb garden setting, you get the feeling that you are entering another world of tranquility, luxury and gourmet dining, and you may wonder to yourself; "why can't the rest of life be as good as this?"

The Vijitt Sunday Brunch is something of an institution savored by both local residents and visitors to Phuket for its unique blend of every ingredient needed to produce the prefect brunch experience.

Firstly, of course there is the cornucopia of fabulous cuisines on offer.

Everything from fresh sushi and sashimi, to cooked-as-you-like-it piquant seafood including crabs, oysters, shellfish, prawns and shrimps; to an abundance of Thai, Asian and Western specialties; to fabulous mixed salad choices. All

served in a lovely indoor/outdoor sala setting with the option of airconditioning if you wish it.

the gastronomic delight of this extended brunch, so that you can keep an eye on them.

But whatever you do, be sure to plan your brunch carefully and calibrate the capacity of your stomach and your eyes, as the dessert offerings and cheese and fruit selections are wondrous and you really need to leave enough tummy capacity to do them justice later on in the brunch!

Perhaps, the greatest factor that makes the Vijitt Resort's brunch so very special, is the fabulous setting with its views across Chalong Bay towards verdant Lon and Coral Islands, with Phang Nga Bay beyond. With the backdrop of the resort's abundant palms and tropical vegetation, and its limpid pools and landscaped gardens, this is a uniquely inspiring spot in which to spend your Sundays and seems to spread a happy veil of satisfaction over everyone lucky enough to be part of it.

To complement the food, there's a wonderful selection of beers and wines by the bottle or glass, not to mention any cocktail that your imagination and palate might fancy on this laid-back day of sundrenched hedonism.

Then there's the friendliness of the staff and the cool vibe of the live music serenading your increasingly pleasurable afternoon as the brunch unfolds and time seems to slip happily by.

Join the Vijitt's fabulous Sunday brunch and enter another world of relaxation & pleasure, that you may never want to leave!

The Vijitt Resort Phuket 16 Moo.2 Viset Road Rawai Muang Phuket

If you have little ones, they will be now be frolicking in the resort's huge outdoor pool, overlooking the beach and just paces away from where you are indulging in

Tel.+66 (0)76 363600 re s er va t i o n @ v i j i ttre s or t .co m www.vijittresort.com

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• 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

• 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

• LE CELTIQUE French & Thai French specialities; snails, white asparagus, scallops, saffron sauce and an excellent pork hock or a rack of lamb with goat cheese, also a large choice of Bretain Crepes, salty or sweetie Bertrand is the king of sauces, and Lek always welcomes you warmly.

Tel: 076 613 098, 089 588 9517, 084 842 6233 E-mail: celtiquethai@hotmail.com Location: Saiyuan Road, Rawai

• LE PANIER GOURMAND Phuket’s French Bistro and Traiteur Le Panier Gourmand is a dining experience in-house with a typical bistro ambiance and also offers a take away service. The menu features the finest French and global cuisine.

Inquire about their special dish of the day, or the weekly menu and Marc will reply it to you by email.

Open Monday (or Tuesday) to Saturday from 8.30 till 18.00 Tel 085 787 5009.

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• 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 crab-themed party.

Tel: 076 687 065 Facebook: The Crab House - Patong. Phuket Location: Patong

• KAN EANG @ PIER Seafood & Thai Cuisine The amazing waterfront location with a stunning view of Chalong bay... day or night.

Outstanding for locals and visitors for an idyllic setting outdoor and indoor eating areas. Served a unique style of seafood barbeque.

Tel. 076 381 212, 083 173 1187 www.kaneang-pier.com Location: Chalong Bay

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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 @122.ʘ'(( 5(6257 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

• ROSSOVIVO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA Italian For authentic Italian cuisine served in beautiful indoor and outdoor terrace surroundings at very reasonable prices visit Rossovivo at Fisherman Way Business Gardens on the Rawai Road. Italian owner Mario Rossi has over 25 years of experience with fine Italian cuisine both in Italy and Phuket.

See weekly Chef’s specials, plus special lunch menu changing every day - Monday to Friday.

Tel: 076 384 686 Location: Rawai

• 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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Crab-crunching at The Crab House With fresh crab and lobster as the highlight of its menu, it’s no wonder that tourists and locals from across the island are flocking to the only true crab restaurant in Phuket, The Crab House, neatly located on Phangmeung Road in the bustling entertainment center, Patong.

But it’s not just the crab, lobster, oh and shrimp, that draws the customers to The Crab House, it’s in fact the whole dining experience, which is close to mind-blowing.

You make your choice of dish, and then YOU get to choose the exact crab, lobster or shrimps that you want prepared. And not only is it the shellfish that’s fresh, you can rest assured that all ingredients used in your chosen dish have been bought that very same morning.

High quality chefs prepare your food behind a glass screen, which still allows you to watch them in action, but is a lot quieter ambiance than that you find with an open kitchen, perfect!

Two of the best sellers from the choice of shellfish, and which we confirm are a very good choice, are the Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus pelagicus) and Black Crab (Scylla serrata).

But when it comes to dishes, one of our personal favorites, and one we would highly recommend, is the Fried Black Crab with XO Sauce. The sweetness of the crab is highlighted perfectly with the combination of the smooth spiciness and fine sweetness of the XO sauce.

It’s a very well thought-out dish, and each time it’s made to perfection.

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House, and there’s not too many places that offer such a crab-crunching experience as theirs.

You get to enjoy a sensational meal, but you also get to enjoy a full-on experience involving protective bibs, crab crushers, pliers and special implements for extracting super juicy remnants of crabmeat from the dark recesses of shell, carapace and claw.

If you’re like us, true crab lovers, then you’ll throw yourselves into this ritual of eating and getting to all the tasty morsels with great enthusiasm.

Don’t worry if this world of crab-crunching is a whole new experience for you and you’re not quite sure if you’re ready for it yet, simply make your choice the extremely flavoursome Crab and Sweetcorn Soup, or Softshelled Crabs which are just as delicious as the finicky mud crabs, but much easier to devour! Oh, and maybe we should also mention that at The Crab House you’ll get to devour some of the biggest crabs you will find on this island.

Even if you don’t fancy shellfish, the menu also offers a great selection of tasty Thai dishes served with your choice of rice or noodles.

The Crab House also serves a full range of beverages at very reasonable prices to really enhance the whole crab crunchingexperience.

Extra impressive 5% discount when you make your reservation via Facebook or by phone and mention to The Guide Phuket magazine. The Crab House is open daily from 12.00pm until midnight.

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ʇPATONG Amari Phuket +66 (0) 76 340 106-14 www.amari.com B-Lay Tong Phuket +66 (0) 76 344 999 www.b-laytong.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 Royal Phawadee Village Hotel +66 (0) 76 344 622 www.royalphawadeepatong.com Salathai Resort +66 (0) 76 296 631 www.phuketsalathai.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

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 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 ʇKARON 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 ʇKATA BEACH Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort and Spa +66 (0) 76 370 999 www.alpinaphuketresort.com

Eastin Yama Hotel Phuket +66 (0) 76 303 456 www.eastinyamaphuket.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

Nook-Dee Boutique Resort Tel.+66 76 688 888 www.nook-dee.com

ʇBANG 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 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

Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort 076 360 600 www.outrigger.com

+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 ʇSURIN 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

Twinpalms Phuket

+66 (0) 76 316 500 www.twinpalms-phuket.com ʇKAMALA BEACH Andara Phuket +66 (0) 76 338 777 www.andaraphuket.com Aquamarine Resort & Villa +66 (0) 76 310 600 www.aquamarineresort.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 kamalabeachestate.com Paresa Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 302 000 paresaresorts.com

Indigo Pearl +66 (0) 76 327 006-9 www.indigo-pearl.com Naithon Buri Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 318 700 www.naithonburi.com Naiyang Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 328 300 www.naiyangbeachresort.com Trisara +66 (0) 76 310 100 trisara.com L’esprit de Naiyang Resort +66 (0) 76 510 032-5 www.lespritresort.com ʇMAIKHAO 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 ʇRAWAI BEACH & NAI HARN All Season Naiharn Phuket Hotel + 66 (0) 76 289 333 www.allseasons-naiharn-phuket.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 ʇPHUKET TOWN

Hotel Novotel Phuket Phokeethra +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

ʇNAIYANG & NAITHORN Dewa Phuket +66 (0) 76 372 300 dewaphuketresort.com

ʇCAPE 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

Phuket Merlin Hotel +66 (0) 76 212 866-70 www.merlinphuket.com Royal Phuket City +66 (0) 76 233 333 www.royalphuketcity.com Sino House Phuket Hotel +66 (0) 76 232 494-5 www.sinohousephuket.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

+66 (0) 76 363 600 www.vijittresort.com

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Highlights Kanokpat Beauty Art

Siam Spa Extra Virgin

Kanokpat Beauty Art Brows Design Institution by 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. We also do eyebrow wax, body wax, and bikini wax by Wax@XXX. Tel: 080 544 6665 www.kanokpatbeautyart.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.

Why not make the most of the Siam Herb Extra Virgin Big Sale where you can buy a fantasy fruit soap scented with mango, watermelon or strawberry for only B20. This one day offer is on 23rd of each month only.

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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GRAND MERCURE RESORT

FOR THE CHARMING SIDE OF PATONG Patong is famous for its crowds and raucous nightlife, but I recently enjoyed a quieter, relaxed side of the area staying at the Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas, a serene hideaway situated a little way from Patong's bustling seafront.

The Resort features 314 rooms, comprising 252 Superior Rooms, 38 Deluxe Pool Access Rooms, 10 Suites and 14 Pool Villas. Each room features a comprehensive set of amenities and extra touches, such as guests’ choice of a walk-in rain shower, or traditional bathtub.

In-room sofas and stunning pool views are included as standard.

Connecting room options are available upon request, alongside laundry and babysitting services and all rooms are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi access and state of-the-art sound and lighting systems. www.theguidephuket.com

Patong itself offers shopping bazaars, a range of international eateries and many of Phuket’s most exciting nightlife venues all within walking distance.

Excursions to outlying islands and incredible diving and snorkeling sites are easily arranged from Patong and there's a regular complimentary shuttle service to the Beach.

After catching up on e-mails, I decided on a treatment at the hotel’s “Ryn Spa”, which recently won the World Luxury Spa Award in the category of “Luxury Emerging Spas in Asia”.

I was welcomed by the spa

specialist who provided me with great hospitality and honest, straightforward advice about the exact treatment I needed.

I enjo yed the “Free as a Bird” massage which revived me using one of Ryn Spa’s core products, “Tropical Mae Ping” – a fine concoction of premium ingredients which, paired with the special massage technique, left me with a truly blissful mind and body.

The Resort offers a fabulous array of different cuisines such as the regular Phuket's Night Market Buffet Dinner every Monday at

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Bubbles Restaurant featuring a lavish mix of Phuket original recioes and an endless selection of signature local Thai cuisine, for only THB 799 per person.

Or embark on a journey to the four corners of Asia with a lavish array of Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Oriental recipes with Oriental Buffet Dinner every Wednesday for only THB 999 per person.

Then there's a fabulous selection of local and imported gourmet seafood such as fresh scampi, rock lobsters, French oysters and Japanese sashimi, plus barbecued snapper and Blue Crabs. The Chefs also prepare grilled Australian sirloin and New Zealand lamb chops to satisfy every palate for Grand Seafood Barbecue every Friday at only THB 1,399 per person.

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas was certainly the right choice for my long weekend escape combining luxury, tranquility and the excitement of Patong in equal measure!

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas 1 Soi Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi 2, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Telephone: +66 76 231 999 Email: h8109@accor.com GrandMercurePhuketPatong.com www.facebook.com/theguidephuket

WEDDING IN STYLE

On Friday 20th, January 2017, Novotel Phuket Phokeethra organizes the Wedding In Style Press Conference to announce about the wedding fair that will be arranged during 18-19 February 2017 starting from 10.00A.M to 07.00 P.M. In the wedding fair, the grooms and brides can discover the wedding arrangement on the real venues, flower decoration, photo gallery, wedding cake, champagne celebrating table, food tasting, light & sound, fashion shows from the latest wedding trends, wedding

tips recommended by the famous wedding studios and specialists in Phuket.

As Novotel Phuket Phokeethra locates in the heart of Phuket town where it is very convenient to organize the wedding celebrations and parties in town. The hotel features 1,300 square metres with 7 meeting rooms in different sizes for your selection and the latest technology of meeting facilities and equipments.

The hotel's wedding planners and banqueting team have the extensive experience to serve you and to

make the memorable day in once of your lifetime. There will be air tickets, accommodation vouchers from luxury hotels in ACCOR, food & beverage vouchers and other premium gifts for those who booked wedding celebrations with them during this wedding fair.

For more information and special offers, please contact h9932-sl4@accor.com or call 076-397-797

Laguna Golf clinches 11 industry awards

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa marks its 15th Anniversary Milestone On December 15, 2016, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Celebrations included Buddhist and Muslim blessing ceremonies, paying respect to the spirit house and Brahma shrine. There was also a cake cutting ceremony led by General Manager, Mr. Oriol Montal who was joined by the resort management and team. In the evening, guests joined in celebrating the milestone at a cocktail party.

Royal Phuket Marina appoint Chris Bailey as CEO Mr. Chris Bailey – formerl y with Centara Hotels & Resorts – joins Royal Phuket Marina in the new role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO. Having been with Centara Hotels & Resorts for more than 12 years, most recentl y as Chief Operating Officer, Chris oversaw a period rapid expansion at the hospitality group from eight properties to more than 70, and will now spearhead the drive to develop Royal Phuket Marina's hospitality offerings and destination status.

Laguna Golf Group recentl y clinched 11 awards at the prestigious Asia Golf Awards, World Golf Awards 2016 and IAGTO Awards 2017.

The Group was crowned Asia Pacific Custodian of the Environment, Laguna Golf LangCô was voted 2017 IAGTO Golf Resort of the Year, while Laguna Golf Phuket won Asia’s Best Golf Course by World Golf Awards 2016, Asia Pacific Business Initiative Award by Asia Golf Awards 2016 and 2017 IAGTO Sustainability Award for Community Value.

2017 Laguna Phuket Triathlon’s date announced With the paramount success of the 2016 Laguna Phuket Triathlon, Laguna Phuket has announced the award-winning race’s 24th edition is to take place on Sunday November 19, 2017.

The 2017 event will once again comprise of the signature race distance of a 1.8km swim, 50km bike ride and 12km run. Registration opened on Wednesday January, 4 2017 via www.lagunaphukettri.com. Interested athletes are advised to book their slot as soon as possible to enjoy Super Earl y Bird discount.

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Fun Cooking at

Blue Elephant

Ever wanted to learn how to prepare and make authentic Thai dishes featuring the true taste of Thailand? Well now you can, and not only will they be authentic, they will be taught using the historic methods used in Blue Elephant Royal Thai Cuisine, one of the best known Thai restaurants in the world.

Blue Elephant Restaurant and Cooking School Phuket is where you can learn to create true Thai dishes which have been devoured by literall y thousands of diners each and every year for well over a decade.

A cooking class at Blue Elephant Restaurant and Cooking School Phuket will allow you to make Thai cuisine more creativel y than ever before, and also to explore the real taste of Thai cuisine using ingredients that have been used in Thai kitchens used throughout the Kingdom for centuries. www.theguidephuket.com

You are guaranteed to walk away from a cooking class at Blue Elephant Restaurant and Cooking School Phuket with new skills and knowledge about some of the most popular Thai dishes known by virtuall y every household in the country.

You will also walk away knowing exactl y how the most popular Thai herbs used in this delicious cuisine can be of a health benefit to you.

With Blue Elephant Royal Thai Cuisine being readil y available in its 12 impressive locations in Bangkok, London, Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen, Lyon, Dubai, Beirut, Malta, Bahrain, Jakarta and Phuket, you can rest assured that the dishes you prepare will be as authentic as it is possible to get and will taste exactl y as they would when served in any of Blue Elephants outlets.

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morning or afternoon classes, and during each class participants will learn how to find and select the most popular and freshest fruits, vegetables and herbs during a unique trip to a local market.

Once the ingredients have been selected, participants will be able to prepare and explore original Thai dishes including Kaeng Keaw Wann Kai, Tom Jew Nua, Chu Chi Pla Kra Pong, Satay Nua, Kaeng Massaman Kai, Hor Mok Poo Tod and more.

But don’t take on this experience alone, as a cooking class at Blue Elephant Restaurant and Cooking School Phuket is a whole lot more fun when done with friends during a “Joint Class”.

But for those waningt a more personalised experience should try the “Private Class” with just the student and teacher.

Cooking classes at Blue Elephant Restaurant and Cooking School Phuket are available Monday - Saturday with morning sessions running from 9:30AM – 1:30PM, and afternoon classes from 1:30 PM– 5:30PM. There is also a Sunday morning class which runs from 9:30AM – 1:30PM. All classes are conducted in English and full rates are THB 3,296 net per person.

Tel: 076-354 355-7 Fax: 076-354 393 Email: phuket@blueelephant.com Location: Phra Pitak Chinpracha Mansion, 96 Krabi Road, Phuket Old Town, Phuket 83000

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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 jewelery 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.

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 items on sale include 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Krabi Hotel Highlights 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

Phang Nga Hotel Highlights 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

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PHUKET TO CHIANG MAI PHUKET TO BANGKOK

BANGKOK TO PHUKET

Flight

Dep

Arr.

Days

1110

1315

Daily

Flight

Dep

Arr.

Days

Flight

Dep

Arr.

Days

PG270

0700

0825

Daily

PG271

0805

0930

Daily

PG272

1020

1145

Daily

PG283

0850

1015

Daily

Flight

Dep

Arr.

Days

PG276

1215

1340

Daily

PG275

1000

1125

Daily

PG248

1415

1620

Daily

PG274

1440

1605

Daily

PG924

1225

1350

Daily

PG909

1610

1735

Daily

PG273

1355

1520

Daily

PG286

1725

1850

Daily

PG277

1655

1820

Daily

PG278

1905

2030

Daily

PG279

1945

2110

Daily

PG280

2210

2335

Daily

PG220

2155

2320

Daily

LOST CREDIT CARDS

PG247

CHIANG MAI TO PHUKET

Phuket Town : 076 225 033-5 Phuket Airport : 076 205 401-2 SuvarnabhumiInternationalAirport: 02 134 3888-89 (ticket) Check-in Domestic: 02 132 0342-54 Check-in International: 02 132 0331-39

TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES FUNCTIONING IN PHUKET

Visa

001-800-11-535-0660

Australia

076 510 111

Ireland

076 281 273

AMEX

02 273 5544

Austria

076 248 334-6

Italy

076 381 792

Master Card

001-800-11-887-0663

Czech Republic

076 249 400

USA

076 342 270

Diners Club

02 232 4100

Denmark

076 388 283

Korea

076 234 452

HSBC

1590

Finland

076 330 530-4

Norway

076 237 156

City Bank

1588, 02 232 2484

France

076 304 050

Sweden

076 380 000

JCB

02 256 9151-4

Germany

076 610 407

United Kingdom

076 318 188

,17(51$7,21$/ &$//6 ',$/ ʘ ,16,'( 7+$,/$1' &$//6 ',$/ ʘ )25 3+8.(7 Muang District Police Station

212 129

Phuket Airport

327 230-37

Tourist Police

214 368 or 1155

Tourism Authorities (TAT)

212 213

Kamala Police Station

279 058

Phuket Tourist Association

610 365-6

Kathu Police Station

342 719/21

Bangkok Phuket Hospital

254 425

Thalang Police Station

311 123

Mission Hospital

237 220-6

Phuket Provincial Immigration Office

215 217

Patong Hospital

340 444 or 342 633-4

Phuket Deep Sea Port

391 171

Phuket International Hospital

249 400

Phuket Post and Telegraph Office

211 020 or 216 951

Vachira Phuket Hospital

361 324 www.facebook.com/theguidephuket