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THE GUIDE LIFESTYLE

THE GUIDE DINING

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Life’s a Beach

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Getting to know Thomas Hain

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Kata Hot Yoga

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Phuket Pulse

Let’s do brunch Double Tree Resort by Hilton Restaurant Highlights Andaman Embrace Resort & Spa

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Shopper’s Delight

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Day Tripper’s Paradise

THE GUIDE BEAUTY

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Phuket Map

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Healthcare

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Spa Highlights

THE GUIDE ACTIVITY 14

Activities on the island

TIMETABLE

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Hot Activity

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Thai Airways Timetable

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Bangkok Airways Timetable

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10 Laguna Phuket International Marathon

THE GUIDE ANDAMAN THE GUIDE HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION 24

Hotel Highlights

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Patong Bay Hill

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Southern Andaman Region

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Hotel Highlights Southern Andaman

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Hotel Highlights Northern Andaman

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Phuket..

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.

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 l ying 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 central and 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 tropicalstyle 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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s e i t i v i t c A on the Island It’s a big island, offering all manner of things to do.

It’s surprising that so many holiday makers, who are trying to get away from it all, soon get bored with that dreamy combination of a perfect beach, a comfortable hotel room and great food. After a few days, most people want more. They want to go places, to see how the local people live and to experience new things. Happily with Phuket being a large island, about 50 kilometers long, there are all sorts of interesting things to do here. Below we offer some suggestion.

• Crowned Beach, Quiet Beach Find the one that suits you spend most of your holiday in Patong and you might think the beaches of Phuket are crowned. While Patong buzzes with people and activity, there are many other beaches to which one can escape in complete solitude. You just have to drive. As one moves away from patong the beaches become progressively quieter. By the time you get to the top of the island you’re guaranteed kilometers of sand to yourself, even in peak season, so remember crowned beach, quiet beach; the choice is there.

• 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.

• Zoo Phuket’s only zoo is small, but pleasant, displaying some of Thailand’s almost vanished wildlife. Their tigers are fed well enough that one can sit with them and have a photo taken.

We recommend going early or late, to avoid the tour buses that arrive mid morning and mid afternoon. It is in a small road off the east side of Chao Fah East Road, about half way between the town and Chalong’s 5-way intersection.

The turnoff is well signposted and easy to find. www.theguidephuket.com

• 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.

• Bungy Jump Consider yourself adventurous? Got real guts? If you haven’t tried bungee jump yet, you should take the ride to the top with a big rubber band around your ankles and fight the internal struggle that every jumper meets when standing 54 meters above the ground. Logic might tell us it is quite safe, but another part of our body screams “No! Don’t jump!” But with their friends at the bottom, waiting expectantly, most people manage to throw themselves off and experience a rush like no other.

• 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 Phuklet’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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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 think.

Tiger Park & Restaurant Open daily 9am – 6pm Buffet Lunch 11am – 3pm

Hot yoga, the most popular yoga for men and women. It is the best 90 minutes 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.

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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Phuket Bird Paradise

Luxurious Day

Simon Star Show

Phuket Bird Paradise is the ultimate family entertainment featuring an abundance of our delightful feathered friends spread about a lovely verdant parkland. From parakeets, lorikeets and parrots, to eagles and cockatoos all the most famous and colorful birds are represented and you can interact closely with them and have your picture taken covered in friendly birds!

Charter “Isabella Rose”

A Place Truly Brings You Beyond The Stars” Simon Star Show is proudly presented by Phuket Simon Cabaret, a new branch of luxurious and intimate theatre seats over 600 audiences, located right in the heart of Phuket town. Our new fabulous stage design is enhanced by state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. You will be astoundingly enticed by glitterier and extravagant costumes and spelled by irresistible by our new generation and ambitious performers. Our new dimension and theme of performance. Which are mould together into a spectacular and extravaganza performance and give you a night to remember.

The hourly Bird Show is an amazing spectacle and it’s very exciting to enjoy the many tricks that the birds perform and to even join them on stage! www.phuketbirdparadise.com www.theguidephuket.com

Snorkeling in crystal clear waters, swimming at a secluded beach and discovering local island restaurants are all experiences we shared first 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 provided a huge outdoor areas for relaxing and sunbathing, as well as a substantial covered and indoor entertaining area.

Contact: Asia Marine Tel: +66 (0)76 239 111 Mobile: +66 (0)89 508 1333 www.asia-marine.net

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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, costume 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 Katu 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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www.phuket-simoncabaret.com

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Hot Activities Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC) Discover paradise at TSLC 230,000 sqm megaplex with extensive worldclass sport facilities & leisure activities for everyone. Recently 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 screen. 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

Splash Jungle Phuket’s Wettest Wildest Water Park providing gallons of excitement for the whole family. The Water Park offers fun for the whole famil y 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

Blue Elephant Cooking School 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.blueelephant.com

Life’s a Beach 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. · 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.

Surin Beach

· Laem Singh 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.

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· 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.

· Layan Beach This is a small and relatively unknown beach, nestled in a shallow bay at the northern end of Bang Tao. You get there by following the small road that winds right through the back holes of the Banyan Tree Golf Club. Layan Beach is more of a bay than a beach, and although very picturesque the water is quite shallow; great for families but if you fancy a real swim it’s not the place to go.

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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.

· 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 large rocks flanking either side.

Kata Noi Beach

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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.

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· 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.

· Nai Harn Beach

· Ao Yon Beach

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.

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GETTING TO KNOW...

Thomas Hain General Manager of Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket What are your key objectives and strategies for leading the Cape Panwa Hotel?

The key objective is to always be up to date and to provide an ambience and service for the traveler of today. We constantly add new assets to the hotel to make the stay even more pleasant. We have just renovated our Bamboo Bar at the beach, and this has been well received by our guests. If you enter the large open structure wooden style lobby you’ll definitely be impressed and feel like you’re in a tropical paradise. In terms of service, we learn from each other and implement best practices from the Cape Collection group. Our many repeat guests over the last decades have proven that we are on the right track with our strategies.

How does the Cape Panwa Hotel differentiate itself from its competitors?

The design and the setting of Cape Panwa are unique. Our secluded beach and garden looks like a real tropical paradise.

Having our own jetty and yacht, as well as a Sino-Portuguese traditional house at the beach, serving as a Thai restaurant, is hardly found anywhere in Phuket. Being at the end of the road, in the far southeast of Phuket, the Cape Panwa Hotel is the unique place to completely relax and unwind from the daily hassle.

What are your target audiences?

We focus on guests that come to relax and enjoy the secluded location. We attract couples or honeymooners, wedding guests as well as families. But we are also an ideal place for corporate or incentives groups.

Describe your philosophy and management style?

I like to lead by example. It is important to be respected by my team and to look after our guests and staff. Having a team that enjoys their work will reflect on our guests. I use my vast experience to proactively work with our team to identify guest’s preferences, to make it the most enjoyable and memorable stay for them. I form strong leaders within the team who take responsibility, train their department teams to work according to our group standards. To be visible and approachable by our guests is also very important.

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Tell us about your upcoming promotions and events We are currently inviting our guests to enjoy the romantic, sensual mood of the Thai soap opera Neung Nai Suang, and follow in the footsteps of its stars “Khun Neung” and “Khun Poom”. With this promotion, guests can spend an afternoon snorkelling at Coral Island then have a romantic dinner at Panwa House, a Sino-Portuguese style mansion that houses a fantastic restaurant with a panoramic view of the Andaman Sea. We are also once again preparing for the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2015, which is set to take place the 15th to 19th of July.

Now in its 12th year, Phuket Raceweek’s reputation continues to grow as an increasing number of participants from all over the world take part and enjoy the beauty of Phuket’s Green Season.

Equally important to overseas participants is the regatta shore venue and with our hotel as title sponsor and host venue together with sister property Kantary Bay Hotel, Phuket Raceweek provides an idyllic beachfront venue and safe anchorage with onshore service second-to-none.

Further underscoring our commitment to Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, this year will see our owner and CEO, Mr Tirapongse Pangsrivongse, competing on his newly acquired boat, Kantus’ Bride.

Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket 27, 27/2, Moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa, Phuket 83000 Tel: +66 (0)76 391 123-5 www.capepanwa.com

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Schedule yourself for the hottest Foam Party in Phuket!

The rooftop pool at Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong seems to be crowded enough for a Foam Party which is one of the “talk of the town” topics now.

It isn’t just a party, it is a joy you will ever have!

The biggest Foam Party in Phuket has truly lived up to its name and hype. Centra Ashlee Patong is proud and ready to present the sexiest monthly Foam Party ever! The party will be arranged once per month. Get ready for the monthly based party with the hottest and sexiest boys and girls.

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Be excited by the different themes of each month. Enjoy meeting and mingling with the hottest boys & girls at the party. Aside from popular DJs, fantastic production, great shows and super gorgeous girl models at the parties, we also have our amazing men performers, all of them in their muscle-clad glory. So get ready for an amazing party experience, get ready for a truly sexy party.

Centra Ashlee’s Foam Party is one of the craziest parties in town. It is the hottest ticket in town, so for those who are lucky and quick enough to get it, you are in for a treat! If you do not have a ticket by now, try your luck for the next parties. For those lucky few, the excitement is just around the corner and it is time to pack.

For anyone who has never been to our parties, do not believe the rumor. Come and experience by yourself. You will see how fun the parties are.

For more information of the monthly Foam Party, please contact 076-349 800-7.

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HOTEL ►PATONG Amari Phuket +66 (0) 76 340 106-14 Andaman Beach Suites Hotel +66 (0) 76 341 879-83

Highlights

Novotel Phuket Resort +66 (0) 76 342 777 Patong Bay Garden Resort +66 (0) 76 292 914-5 Patong Merlin Hotel +66 (0) 76 340 037-41 Patong Paragon Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 290 555 Patong Resort Hotel +66 (0) 76 340 551-4 Royal Pawadee Village Hotel +66 (0) 76 344 622

Andaman Embrace Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 370 000 www.andamanembrace.com

Sawaddi Patong Resort

+66 (0) 76 343 444 www.patongsawaddi.com

Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong

+66 (0) 76 349 800-7 www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centra/chp

B-Lay Tong Phuket +66 (0) 76 344 999 Banthai Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 340 850 Deevana Patong Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 341 414-5 Duangjitt Resort & Spa + 66 (0) 76 342 090-4, 340 310-1 DusitD2 Phuket Resort Tel.+66 (0) 76 337000

U Zenmaya Phuket

+66 (0) 76 336 888 www.uzenmayaphuket.com

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 201 234 www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cpbr

►KARON BEACH Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 284 555 Karon Sea Sands Resort +66 (0) 76 286 464 Karona Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 286 406-10 Mövenpick Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 396 139-48 Marina Phuket +66 (0) 76 330 497 Phuket Orchid Resort +66 (0) 76 396 519-23 Ramada Phuket Southsea +66 (0) 76 370 888 The Front Village +66 (0) 76 398 200-5 ►KATA BEACH Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort and Spa +66 (0) 76 370 999 Club Med 66 (0) 76 330 455-60 Ibis Phuket Kata Hotel +66 (0) 2 659 2888 Kata Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 330 530-4 Kata Palm Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 284 334-8

The 9th Floor Residence +66 (0) 76 344 987 www.roomsatthe9th.com

Kata Sea Breeze +66 (0) 76 284 300 www.kataseabreeze.com

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong +66 (0) 76 231 999 www.mercure.com

Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 340 680-5 Holiday Inn Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 340 608-9 Horizon Beach Resort Hotel +66 (0) 76 292 526-30 Merlin Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 294 300 www.theguidephuket.com

Safari Beach Hotel +66 (0) 76 341 171-4 Salathai Resort +66 (0) 76 296 631 SLEEP WITH ME HOTEL design hotel @ patong +66 (0) 76 363 333 The Nap Patong +66 (0) 76 296 631-4 The Royal Paradise Hotel +66 (0) 76 340 666 Thara Patong Beach Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 340 520

Eastin Yama Hotel Phuket

+66 (0) 76 303 456 www.eastinyamaphuket.com

HOTEL Katathani Phuket Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 330 124 Sugar Palm Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 284 404 Impiana Private Villas +66 (0) 76 330 770 ►BANG TAO BEACH Amora Beach Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 324 021-2 Bangtao Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 270 680-5 Banyan Tree Phuket +66 (0) 76 324 374 Angsana Laguna Phuket +66 (0) 76 324 101 Mövenpick Residence +66 (0) 76 396 139 Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas +66 (0) 76 336 900 Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort Tel.+66 (0) 76 360600 ►SURIN BEACH Amanpuri +66 (0) 76 324 333 Ayara Hilltops Boutique Resort&Spa +66 (0) 76 271 271 The Surin Phuket +66 (0) 76 621 580

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Kamala Beach Estate +66 (0) 76 324 111-4 Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort +66 (0) 76 279 580-5 Andara Phuket +66 (0) 76 338 777 ►RAWAI BEACH & NAI HARN All Season Naiharn Phuket Hotel + 66 (0) 76 289 333 Friendship Beach Resort & Atmanjai Wellness Spa +66 (0) 76 288 996

Thanyapura Retreat

+66 (0) 76 336 000 www.thanyapura.com

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 363 999 JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa +66 (0) 76 338 000 Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Maikhao Beach +66 (0) 76 603 699

Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket +66 (0) 76 371 900 www.serenityphuket.com

►CAPE PANWA Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket +66 (0) 76 391 123-5 The Kantary Bay Hotel, Phuket +66 (0) 76 391 514 Radisson Resort Phuket Panwa Beach +66 (0) 76 602 500 Sri Panwa, Phuket +66 (0) 76 371 000 Phuket Panwa Beachfront Resort Tel: +66 (0) 7630 2944

The Vijitt Resort Phuket +66 (0) 76 363 600 www.vijittresort.com

Twinpalms Phuket

+66 (0) 76 316 500 www.twinpalms-phuket.com

►KAMALA BEACH Aquamarine Resort & Villa +66 (0) 76 310 600 Cape Sienna +66 76 337 300

Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort +66 (0) 76 231 234 phuket.regency.hyatt.com

►NAIYANG & NAITHORN Dewa Phuket +66 (0) 76 372 300 Indigo Pearl +66 (0) 76 327 006-9 Naithon Buri Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 318 700 Naiyang Beach Resort +66 (0) 76 328 300 Trisara +66 (0) 76 310 100 L’esprit de Naiyang Resort +66 (0) 76 510 032-5 Airport Resort & Spa Naiyang Beach +66 (0) 76 327 771-4 Kasalong Phuket Resort +66 (0) 76 205 208-10 ►MAIKHAO Anantara Phuket +66 (0) 76 336 100

Regent Phuket Cape Panwa

+66 (0) 76 318 888, +66 (0)76 200 800 www.regenthotels.com/phuket

►PHUKET CITY i Pavilion Phuket Hotel +66 (0) 76 210 445-7 Phuket Merlin Hotel +66 (0) 76 212 866-70 Royal Phuket City +66 (0) 76 233 333 Sino House Phuket Hotel +66 (0) 76 232 494-5 The Metropole +66 (0) 76 215 050 The Westin Siray Bay Resort and Spa Phuket +66 (0) 76 335 600

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Exclusive 5 Star Hotel in Phuket

Patong Bay Hill Patong Bay Hill is a luxurious collection of apartments and residences set in an inspiring location in Patong, Phuket.

Situated on the hill side overlooking Patong bay, Patong Bay Hill offers a tranquil atmosphere with easy direct access to Patong beach, Patong Town and Jungceylon shopping centre.

Those who chose to reserve an apartment or residence in Patong Bay Hill will benefit from the on-site complex facilities including large swimming pools, shops, restaurants and a large club house featuring spa and beauty services.

Under the management of the experienced Patong Bay Group, who have more than 20 years experience in hotel management in Patong, and 7 hotels running in Phuket. Patong Bay Hill will be their biggest project yet with 366 rooms of 60 square metres and with direct pool access and sea views.

Pre-opening will be on 1st July 2015, and grand opening of the project will be on 1st December 2015.

Patong Bay Hill Hasib Pee Road, Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150 Tel: +66 (0) 89 016 0984 Email: info@patongbayhill.com www.patongbayhill.com

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Philippines Runner champ in 10th Laguna Phuket International Marathon Mario Maglinao, 31-years-old and from the Philippines, won the tenth Laguna Phuket International Marathon (LPIM) as the annual running festival took to the island’s roads with more than 5,700 entrants of all ages and abilities, from 43 countries, competing in a variety of distance courses in an atmosphere of community fun and charity fund-raising. Maglinao finished the 42km marathon in a time of 2:55:35.

His winning LPIM trophy represented LPIM’s 3nd annual partnership with its sister race – the Italian 10km Igrani Run - in an initiative by Laguna’s sponsor the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), which also sponsors the Igrani Run.

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“I have run marathons since 2005 in the Philippines and I have run over 40 marathons so far,” said Maglinao, “I had a good start today but I tried to save my energy during the first half because I knew the weather was going to be very hot later in the race. I picked up in the 2nd half and started my lead after the 21st km mark,” he continued.

“This is my first time to LPIM and I love it. I’m definitely coming back to defend my title next year. For those of you who are training to be a marathoner, keep training and train hard. It will bring success to your run. See you at next year’s race!” he concluded.

The women’s 42km race was won by Satomi Oka, 48-years-old and from Japan in 3:43:17.

In the half marathon, Kohichiro Yamanaka, 34 and also from Japan won in 1:14:38 and beat last year’s record of 1:15:55. The women’s half-marathon was won by Christabel Martes, 36-years-old and from the Philippines in 1:25:12, also beating last year’s record of 1:26:19.

10.5km saw Daniel Vegan, 22-years-old and from Australia win in 39:23 while the women’s was won by Thailand’s Siraphat Budcheen, 44-years-old, 46:22.

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LET’S DO BRUNCH! Double Tree Resort

by Hilton’s Thai Sunday Brunch Every Sunday If enjoying a wide range of Thai dishes for brunch is a must for your Sunday then the Thai brunch at Double Tree Resort by Hilton is a “Don’t Miss”.

With live stations, Thai spicy salad and grills, ready-to-eat specialties, and western staples including pizza, pasta and DIY salad you really are spoilt for choice.

Brunch by Regent Every Sunday From noon to 16.00 Hrs. Every Sunday, the Regent Club becomes a celebration of delicacies from around the world. Choose from sumptuous Sunday Roasts cooked from free range & farm raised meats, oysters, fresh lobsters & seafood, organic salads, artisanal cheese, Belgian waffles and desserts. Accompany the celebration with tempting beverages offers, fine wines and live music.

You even get the added bonus of enjoying the pools and water slides and happy hour at the Boardwalk Pool Bar. What a way to spend a Sunday!

• THB 350 net per person • Children 7-12 years old at THB 175 net

• THB 2100++ per person (includes free flow of soft drinks) • THB 2600++ per person (includes a bottle of white, red, rosè wine or Chandon per couple) • Children aged 4-12 years old eat half price (plus free access to the Kid’s Club) Advance reservation is required. Prices are subject to 17.7% service charge and VAT.

Tel: 076 303 300

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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort’s brunch with passion Sundays, 11:45 am until 3:45 pm.

Relaxing Sunday brunches are a popular weekend event in Phuket, presenting superb cuisine and fine drinks. Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is the latest addition to this brunch scene, offering an amazing laid-back ambience, an array of dishes from live stations, seafood BBQ, wood-fired pizzas, fruits, ice creams and an assortment of condiments. With free-flow bloody marys and passion fruit-white wine Sangrias, this is a brunch not to be missed.

• THB 1,500++ (adults) • THB 750++ (children) Children under the age of six dine for free with their parents.

Tel: 076 231 234 www.phuket.regency.hyatt.com

Twinpalms brunch 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 1,390++ per person for brunch only • THB 1,690++ per person including ½ bottle of wine • THB 7,380++ per couple including a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne Tel : 076 316 577 www.twinpalms-phuket.com

Hilton Sunday Brunch From 12.00 – 15.00 Hrs. Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each Sunday at Sails! Our 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 Every Sunday 12:00 – 15:00 Prices from • THB 1,100++ per adult (includes free flow soft drinks) • 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 www.facebook.com/theguidephuket

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a Thai brunch Double Tree Style If enjoying a wide range of Thai dishes for brunch is big on your Sunday agenda then the Thai brunch at Double Tree Resort by Hilton is a “Don’t Miss” on Phuket Island. Not only is it affordable and at a good location, but their offer also gives you access to the resort swimming pools with giant water slides.

After you walk through the spacious lobby on the left is a restaurant called Asia Alive. This is where Double Tree by Hilton hosts their Thai Sunday Brunch Buffet. All tables are set up to provide guests a relaxing pool view.

Don’t worry if it’s hot, simply ask a member of staff for a fan, and a high chair should you have a toddler.

The brunch features three live stations where you can have your own tailored made noodles, Thai spicy salad and grills. And for those who love authentic Thai dishes, there are also several ready-to-eat specialties to savor such as chicken green curry, satay, shrimp & fish cake, tom yam goong, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, steamed vegetables served with a southern style chilli sauce, and more. You will also find western staples including pizza, pasta and DIY salad with three choices of dressing.

The king of all desserts not to be missed is “Mango with Sticky Rice”, all fresh and sweet Thai mangos nicely cut and served with sweet sticky rice and coconut milk. Two will never be enough!

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and Look-Choop are featured along with cooling ice creams and of course a selection of healthy fresh fruits.

If the heat of the afternoon sun causes you to become sleepy, a cup of freshly brewed coffee is just the press of a button away. But make sure you enjoy it with some cookies from the jar. That is of course if you still have space left in your stomach ;) It’s Sunday so be lazy and enjoy the pools and water slides after your great brunch.

You even get the added bonus of enjoying happy hour with buy one get one free from 3-6 PM. Make the most of this offer at the Boardwalk Pool Bar. Spending your Sunday with Double Tree Resort by Hilton’s “All You Can Eat Buffet” at only THB 350 net is absolutely worth it.

Double Tree Resort 106/27 Moo 3, Cherngtalay, Surin Beach, Phuket, 83110 Tel: +66-76-303300 www.doubletree.com

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LET’S DO BRUNCH! The Vijitt Resort Phuket 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 1,199++ per person with free flow soft drinks • THB 1,499++ 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

Beachside Lazy Sunday at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Sundays from noon to 3pm.

Relax at the Mare Restaurant set directly on Karon Beach and overlooking the Andaman Sea and indulge in their family-friendly Lazy Sunday Brunch. Help yourself to generous buffet-style servings of salad, seafood, shellfish, fish and cooked meats, and then enjoy the selection of desserts, fruit selection and ice cream.

Order accompanying cocktails, wines, local and imported beers and healthful juices and smoothies from the extensive drinks menu.

• THB 990++ per person for food only • THB 1,190++ per person for food with free flow soft drink • THB 1,390++ per person for food with free flow selected brew Free for kids below 12 years old Tel: 076 201 234

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Restaurant   • Kan Eang @ pier

• Blue Elephant

Seafood & Thai Cuisine

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

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

• 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 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

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• La Boucherie French LA BOUCHERIE is a famous and successful French restaurant chain which was originally established in France and now has over 30 themed branches located in Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Moldavia, Russia and Thailand.

Tel: 094 807 6831 www.laboucherie-asia.com Location: Chalong

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• Capannina Italian This restaurant offers the best pizza in Phuket, by far, with good choice and quality ingredients.

Mario, the boss, is “al forno” making pizza himself. The pasta dishes are also perfect.

We recommend the 4-cheese penne, seafood spaghetti ‘scoglio’ red sauce or tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms. There is also a great variety of fresh and cooked salads for the lighter option.

Tel: 076 284 450 www.capannina-phuket.com Location: Kata

• 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

• Zeascape Restaurant International & Thai Food A place for relaxed dining where the resort can offer you simple yet superlative quality of the most well-known Thai dishes with a twist that Embody all aspects of cutting edge cuisine yet still being able to reflect centuries of tradition by featuring a large spread of Southern Thai dishes Combined with charcoal barbecued fresh seafood. You can enjoy an incomparable sunset view over Patong Bay. Tel: 076 336 888 www.uzenmayaphuket.com Lacation: Kalim Beach

• Tiger Kingdom Thai & International Dine overlooking the exciting tiger enclosures on our 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 www.facebook.com/theguidephuket

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• The 9Th Floor Bar and Restaurant Mediterranean The 9th Floor is the most elegant restaurant and bar on the Patong skyline and is located on the top floor of the sky Inn Condotel. It is a hidden treasure dedicated to the enjoyment of fine, fresh Mediterranean, Alpine and Thai food, a comprehensive list of some of the best wines available, beautiful well-trained waitresses and a warm, elegant ambience reminiscent of a sophisticated members’ club.

Heavenly food served by angels.

Tel: 076 344 311 www.the9thfloor.com Location: Patong

• Two Chefs Beach Bar & Restaurant International Two Chefs Beach Bar & Restaurant 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 their team, food, drinks and cool vibes. “Special events, theme evenings and happenings”.

Email: twochefs@serenityphuket.com Tel: 076 371 900 www.serenityphuket.com Location: Rawai

• Mix Bistro Thai & Western The Restaurant prides itself in serving authentic Thai food with a southern twist. Chill out on the deck with some classic cocktails, western nibbles or shawarma sandwich wraps which are available also for take away should you need a tasty treat for in between meals. The deli section offers oven fresh pastries, freshly prepared sandwiches, hams, salami, cheese and delicious coffee throughout the day.

Tel: 076 349 800-7 www.centarahotelsresorts.com Location: Patong

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• Seasoning Restaurant Thai & International Start the day with breakfast buffet serving both Asian and international breakfast dishes.

Thereon, all day dining menus offer a great choice of our delicious homemade Thai favorites from our experienced Chefs.

‘Z’ our chilled out bar brings together the signature cocktails, wines & coffees into the casual lounge and garden area.

Tel: 076 284 300 www.kataseabreeze.com Location: Kata Beach

• Senzees Restaurant Thai & Western Savor relaxed and scenic breakfast, lunch and dinner dining bedside the Eastin Yama Hotel’s limpid swimming pool and overlooking Kata Bay and the Andaman Sea at Senzees restaurant.

Enjoy a delicious selection of fresh, healthy Thai and Western dishes cooked to perfection and served either indoors or poolside. A tempting selection of cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks makes for a perfect meal in perfect surroundings.

Tel: 076 303 456 www.eastinyamaphuket.com 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 dishes. 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

• Jasmine B Western and Thai Cuisine Dine in the heart of Chalong in our lovely air-conditioned stylish restaurant, or in our delightful garden setting on sumptuous western seafood and meat dishes, or from a wide selection of elegantly-prepared Asian, fusion and Thai classical meals and sensational desserts all.

Relax at our garden bar and sample our full range of luscious cocktails, wines and beers.

Tel: 076 384 237 www.jasmineb-restaurant.com Location: Chalong opposite Home Pro Shopping Center

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A Hidden Gem It’s not commonly known that there’s a real chic and peaceful place to stay or dine in Patong, but there is and it’s called “Andaman Embrace Resort & Spa”.

Hidden amongst the numerous hotels and resorts in Patong, Andaman Embrace is created in a way far more outstanding than others in terms of presentation, it has a unique vibe in a classic Chino-Portuguese architectural style, and its cuisine is also second to none.

Twigs restaurant is where we headed for dinner. Twigs is a large open air all day dining restaurant which can seat 200 people for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even special functions. The design best describes its name “Twigs” which is located in the basement downstairs in the main building and close to the resort’s swimming pool. Twigs serves up a menu of local and international fusion dishes which mix the best of all regions from around the world.

Our table, set in the terrace next to the green garden, is beautifully set. An appetizer of “Veggie Salad” with a choice of French Thousand Island and Vinaigrette

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dressings and a mini bread basket were served first.

Then came a fantastic “Lobster Bisque” - a full and rich real lobster soup which is a great choice to start tantalizing the taste buds.

After finishing our healthy green salad and tantalizing soup, our main courses were served. “Grilled Salmon Fillet” and “Australian Grain Fed Beef Tenderloin Steak” were well paired with a great choice of white & red wines. Fresh coconut juice is a great option for those non-alcohol drinkers.

The last and possibly most important stage of the meal is dessert as it’s usually the last thing guests remember before leaving. Homemade Chocolate Cake and Blueberry Cheese Cake were superb in their own way. But why not extend the bliss of the dessert together with freshly brewed coffee at the small café by the entrance of the hotel called “Coffee Bar” The night can be completed with a drink or two at the resort’s “Sino Bar” which is located next to the lobby.

Sino Bar is a simple and easygoing lounge where a quick coffee, cocktail, snack and other refreshments are readily available. It is just the place to go on short notice for a quick drink.

Twigs Restaurant at Andaman Embrace Resort & Spa 2 Hadpatong Rd., Patong Beach, Phuket 83150 Tel: +66 (0)76 370000 Email: info@andamanembrace.com www.andamanembrace.com

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THE EMERALD NIRVANA Patong-Kalim Oceanfront Residence, Condo & Villa, 5 Star Resort & Beach Club All of our condominium have been warmly accepted in design and location, we therefore are delighted to establish the Emerald Nirvana to customize the art of living for those who love to live naturally by the sea.

Splendid swimming pool, fitness centre and many other facilities. All units are sea view at a definitely affordable price. Having your own private Kalim beach within 100 m from the condominium, the Emerald Nirvana is on the Kamala-Patong road, Kalim beach, yet the Patong is within your reach (2 Km).

The Jade Villa @ Emerald Nirvana Unique Private Pool Villa with Panoramic Oceanfront View.

Unique and exclusive sea view pool villas nestled on a hilly slope with breathtaking views over the Andaman sea and perfectly in tune with the nature that surrounds it. Each villa is spacious and ingeniously designed to provide an individual and stylish character where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets without leaving your own private infinity pool.

The villas are on the ground of a luxury development of apartments, villas and 5 star hotel with an array of amenities as well as an exclusive Beach club.

They are located a few km away from Patong, allowing easy and quick access to the heart of entertainment with shopping venues, restaurants and its eccentric nightlife. Our degree of involvement from the development right through the day-today operation by our team of experienced villa management professionals and rental providers, means that no competitors knows their product as well as us. With our existing “Rental guarantee & Vacation home program�, you are assured a return on your investment of at least 10% per year taking into consideration your individual financial requirements.

THE EMERALD NIRVANA 4233 Kalim Beach Rd., Kathu, Patong, Phuket Thailand 83150 Tel: +66 (0)85 543 5435, +66 (0)82 333 3416 www.emerald-nirvana-phuket.com

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Verve Villas “Get some Verve in your life” Fine-living rarely soars to the heights you will experience in your new custom-designed villa. These spacious luxury villas will entice you with their modern architectural design and layout, and quality inclusions throughout. Built on generous land plots and aimed to take advantage of Phuket’s delightful climate, Verve Villas will allow you a sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle that will be the envy of your friends. Grand in design, an air of exclusivity flows through this collection of eight individually-designed residences.

Concept We want Verve Villas to be a unique development aimed at those with a modern taste. We have deliberately stayed away from the standard Thai-style design so common on the island and opted for a truly modern, architecturally inspired look that makes the most of Thai and Phuket lifestyle.

We have also chosen not to overcrowd the development with 8 unique units, situated on massive allotments ranging from 750 to 900 sqm. Each villa can also be tailored to suit a buyers needs by adding an additional bedroom, study or rumpus room making it a truly unique development.

Finish Quality,style and luxury are our motto at Verve and this is reflected in the choice of materials we have used throughout.

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granite bench tops and expansive glass surrounds Verve will impress from the moment you work through the front gates. Out kitchen and bathroom fittings are a feature as is the sloping roof design with hardwood ceiling and windows that bring in an abundance of natural light. We have chosen the best quality materials on offer reflecting to ensure your villa is as good in 10 years as the day you moe in ensuring you won’t be disappointed with your investment Location Verve Villas is located in Layan, one of the premier real estate areas of Phuket. It is just minutes from a stunning beach, a beautiful golf course and some great local and foreign restaurants. It also is close to one of Asia’s best sporting and Fine Dining is close at hand with Laguna Village, Layan, Bang Tao and Surin only a short drive from Verve. In fact one of the most popular restaurants on the island Siam Supper Club is only 5 minutes away and is situated among many other great restaurants.

Price Range: from 24.9 – 27.9 million Baht Services At Verve we want you to make it easy for you and your guests to enjoy your stay and not have to worry about some of lifes chores that get in the way. We offer a full range of ser-vices aimed at making your stay relaxing and stress free and that give you piece of mind over your investment.

Body Corporate Management All common garden area will be manage by professional management team. The services they can provide include:• Garbage removal & pest control • Gardening and irrigation of all common areas • Power supply for all common areas and street lighting.

• Secure gated access • Booking and Reservations • Guest Screening • Housekeeping • Payment Processing • Linen Service • Weekly pool cleaning & maintenance

Security At Verve we provide services to ensure your villa is protected.

To give you peace of mind when you are visiting or away from Phuket. We have incorporated a state of the art security system which features an automatic security gate , security cameras for each villa as well common areas in the residential community. Security guard?

Rental Management We also cater for buyers who want to make the most from their investment by tapping into the lucrative Phuket holiday letting market. Villas of the quality of Verve can fetch upwards of 600USD a night and with the right management owners can sure returns while they aren’t enjoying the villa themselves having peace of mind their investment is being managed by a professional team.

For more information PROSPEROUS DEVELOPER Co.,Ltd 123/18 Moo 9, Thepkrasatri Rd., Thalang, Phuket 83110 Email: sale@vervevillasphuket.com Tel: 095 417 7667 (Eng) tony@vervevillasphuket.com Tel: 088 179 6421 (Eng) wuth@vervevillasphuket.com Tel: 081 708 2342 (Eng, Thai) www.vervevillasphuket.com www.facebook.com/vervevillas.phuket

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The miracle of IVF technology In the old days, it was impossible to manipulate the human reproductive system. But what was impossible yesterday is possible today by virtue of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). As IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) has proved to be a very effective option nowadays, let’s take a closer look at how the miracle can happen, step by step.

Following counselling, screening and medical preparation on the part of the hopeful parents, medication is used to stimulate ovulation in females, starting from the 2nd day of menstruation over a period of approx 13 days.

These medications come in the form of an injection pen, which can be conveniently used by the mother. It can be applied either on the stomach or thigh area. A small needle will go down just towards the fat layer and cause minimal pain.

As a result, 8 - 12 eggs, or up to 20 eggs at its best, will ripen in the ovaries, compared with only 1 egg produced naturally per menstrual cycle. During this time, certain medications are injected to hold those eggs in place not to let them out down the uterine cavity. Then comes the egg retrieval process, in which an ovulation-stimulating injection is repeated to make the eggs fully ripe and ready for collection by a fertility doctor. At this stage, an ultrasound-guided needle will be inserted transvaginally to collect them, while the mother falls asleep under moderatien sedation.

On the same day of egg retrieval, the father’s sperm will be clinically prepared. Then, these washed sperm will get in contact with those eggs from the mother at a ratio of 1 egg per 100,000 sperm, all in a laboratory environment –hence the IVF procedure where “natural selection” is the name of the game. On the contrary, in case of sperm weakness or scarcity, we will insert one healthy sperm into one egg on purpose –hence the ICSI procedure (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection). In consequence, both IVF and ICSI will lead to fertilization, and a fertilized egg will grow into more and more cells until it becomes an embryo.

All arising embryos will need to be cuddled in an incubator during the next 5 days. This is considered the most crucial stage as the skills of a fertility doctor and embryologist, coupled with an optimum controlled environment, will all contribute to the wholesomeness and viability of embryos. Next, a healthy embryo will be selected and transferred to the mother’s uterine cavity for further development into a baby. Unused embryos can be preserved and frozen for repeat attempts in case of failure.

In conclusion, undergoing an IVF procedure requires full preparation on the part of parents, both for the body and mind. Other success factors are top-notch technology and the expertise of fertility doctors and embryologists. All will combine to overcome all physical limitations and eventually fulfill a family dream for many hopeful couples.

Compiled by Dr. Sasiya Metatratip Obstetrician & Gynaecologist–Reproductive Medicine Phuket Fertility Center

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Spa Cenvaree

Treat yourself to a spa membership at Spa Cenvaree and take advantage of unlimited use of spa facilities before or after your spa treatments, sauna for general detoxification, weight loss and stress relief and a range of incredible perks. Receive a special member’s welcome gift to the value of THB 1,950, and discounts on spa treatments, food and beverages, spa retail items including Jurlique products, and a complementary spa voucher value at THB 1,000 on your birthday.

Tel: 076 201 234 www.centarahotelsresorts.com

Vara Spa

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 beuty and skincare.

Tel: 076 343 444 www.varaspa.com

Let’s Relax Spa

Relaxing the mind and revitalizing the body seems to be what everybody needs nowadays, after a hectic schedule, a busy lifestyle and a stressful city living. But when and how can you afford to take time off to free yourself from so much stress and take time to relax your body and revitalize your senses with your busy lifestyle? At Let’s Relax, you can let loose, reward yourself, indulge, relax and enjoy the fineness pleasure of pampering yourself.

Tel: 076 346 080 www.letsrelaxspa.com www.facebook.com/theguidephuket

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De Flora Spa

You need to make your holiday a wonderful, relaxing and genuine experience at any time of the day. De Flora Spa is the place where you can enjoy a special variety of beauty spa services, sauna, Jacuzzi and more than twenty treatments and massage.

Tel: 076 344 555 www.defloraspa.com

5 Star Massage

5 star Massage in Patong is a Unique, elegant, modern and comfortable salon where the very well-trained staff offer a complete range of massage and beauty treatment services at reasonable prices. 5 Star Massage is French owner and managed. All The massage girls are certified form massage school in Thailand and only offer authentic massage services that will make you leave refreshed, revitalized and rejuvenated.

Open daily 10.00 – 23.00 and offering great value for money.

Tel: 089 535 4637 www.5-star-massage.com

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The Oasis Spa Phuket

The ultimate spa experience where treatments are created combining ancient secrets and advanced discoveries in beauty and wellness. Luxurious spas designed with a Thai atmosphere to allow clients to enjoy superior service without unnecessary formality. 3 branches in Phuket Laguna, Bang Tao, Kamala, Kata Phuket.

Tel: 076 337 777 www.phuketoasis.com

The V Spa

The V Spa aims at bringing back guest to nature, built in the shape of a villages style the pretty small straw roofed Salas blend totally with the natural beauty of the jungle.

Each has been designed with nature at heart and fashioned.

When in Thailand, don’t forget to have a Traditional Thai Natural Touch Treatments. At The Vijitt Resort Phuket, you can have one right on the private spa executive room or at the open air Salas. Traditional Thai Natural Touch Treatments is soothing and relaxing it’s definitely worth it.

Tel: 076 363 600 ext.703 www.vijittresort.com

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Sala Spa

Sala Spa: Exotic, mysterious, decadent total indulgence awaits! 5 indoor treatment rooms and 3 beachfront massage stations. Facilities also include sauna and steam rooms. For more details please refer to the spa menu In your room.

Reservations are essential to avoid disappointment.

Please press the spa button on your phone or Ext: 5000.

Offer not to be used in conjunction with any other promotions.

Tel: 076 338 888 www.salaresorts.com

Kanokpat Beauty Art

Kanokpat Beauty Art Brows Design Institution by Artist Pan offers 3D, 6D, 9D and more patterns of eyebrows tattoos, semi-permanent makeup by eyebrows liners, eyeliners, pink lips liners, baby hair liners; with natural, young-looking style, as well as Fengshui-oriented makeup and tattoo.

We service you with international standard colouring products of Biotouch, imported form USA. Facilities and equipments are hygienic and 100% safety guaranty. Our anesthetic is imported from USA and Korea. We also do eyebrows wax, body wax, and bikini wax by Wax@XXX. Tel: 080 544 6665 www.kanokpatbeautyart.com www.facebook.com/theguidephuket

Press conference 10th Lagun at Laguna Phuket Resort. a Phuket International Marathon on June 6, 2015

Phuket led by Mr Darren Shaw, Centara Grand Beach Resorther with resort staff organised toget er, Manag al Gener Area recently. This activity Beach Karon at day a beach cleaning ts commitment to the Resor and was part of Centara Hotelsrt World Enviro nmental Day. environment and to suppo

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On the 12th June 2015 at t Regional Blood Donation Centre, the Thai Red CrossPhuke y launched activities to thank blood donors and hotelsSociet which support society.

Kata Sea Breeze Resort is one of always the main supporters, continuing to join blood donation campaigns for the Thai Red Cross as part of their CSR activit ies. Ms Ornchaporn Sangsre, Public Relations Manager was the repre ive who received a certificate on behalf of the resort insentat recog long-standing support for blood donations. nition of their

“Be Healthy Phuket celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary with the Bangkok Hospital th “Bike Ride Project” to Fair 2015: 20 Anniversary”, launching the encourage a healthy and environmentally friendly way of life among local people

Grand Opening Party of “The Drunken Leprechaun” at DusitD2 Phuket

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Palm Seafood Celebrated its Grand Opening

Royal Phuket Marina to invest Billion Baht over five Mega investment to launch under Five #DestinationRPM campaign years in a

New Year’ eve Party on December 31, 2014 at SLEEP WITH ME HOTEL @ Patong

al MGC-Asia Ultimate Luxury Vehicles has arrived atColour For Cloudy Days at Central Festiv Phuket umbrellas before taking them colour t Phuke al Festiv al Centr at ers featuring Rolls-Royce, Aston Matin, Azimut, BMW Shoppand in the mall this weekend baht 1,500 than more ing spend Shoppers home.with MINI. Authorized dealers are ready to help consult get creative under the and llas umbre free their June) can pick up (13-14and every customer to find their dream super sport floor. d groun the lla Tree at the Grand Hall on Umbre luxury cars, or even luxurious yachts for their everyda y life.

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have “Venus Beauty Grand Opening Party, on Tuesday 2 June 2015, Event� at Apex Profound Beauty, by pass Phuket.

Phuket Panwa Beachfront Resort celebrates 3rd anniversary on May 27, 2015.

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The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

John Ranaudo, new Executive Che f of The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket. Italia n native was born and raised in Canada, he returns to his native where he grew his passion in the food industry.

He began his career from independent hotel to repu tabl e properties in Italy and Asia, including Waldorf Asto ria, Centara, Amari and Cape & Kantary hotels. John brin gs more than 28 years of experience to the resort whe re he is responsible for the entire food operation.

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Sanjana Bh attach an , prior to joining Th e Westin Siray Ba y Resort & Spa, Phuket, held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at Sh eraton Krabi Resort & Spa. She began her hotel career in Nepal then graduall y worked her wa y up to key positions in Sales and Marketing in the Asia-P acific region. She previousl y worked for Marrio tt & Hyatt hotels and she will no w oversee the Sales , Events & Catering and Marke ting & Communicatio ns for The Westin Siray Ba y Resort & Spa.

Krabi Music Festival at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort Guests, walk-in party-goers and the media from Bangkok and Phuket recently enjoyed the fabulous Krabi Music Festival with a mini concert by J Jetrin Wattanasin at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. The concert was held as part of the annual FĂŞte de la Musique, a global music event launched in 1982 by the French Ministry of Culture and now held in more than 700 cities in 100 countries.

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort was delighted to be part of such an inspiring musical event. At the luxurious resort, J Jetrin Wattanasin gave a dazzling performance to a packed audience of music lovers. The fantastic night also included music from three popular DJs, YUI, Miss D, and Octo, all spinning top tracks to keep the crowd dancing into the early hours at the white-themed party.

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort.

200 Moo 3 T.Nongtalay, A.Muang Krabi, 81180 KRABI Tel: (+66) 075 627800 www.sofitel.com/6184

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MAI KHAO BEACH Turtle Village The Exclusive Shopping Destination on Mai Khao Beach for the best dining and shopping on Mai Khao Beach.

Cuisine choices match wonderfully with the gift, souvenir, antique and clothing selections.

Bill Bentley Pub, the only English pub on Mai Khao Beach, TheCoffee 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, Noodle Bar.

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BANGTAO & SURIN BEACH Canal Village Located in the heart of Laguna Phuket Destination Resort, Canal Village Laguna Shopping is a beautifully landscape courtyard surrounded by more than 30 shops, offers the finest selection of quality goods and services available in Phuket.

Whether you desire local and 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 jewelry, 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 drink to household goods and is open from 06:00 – 22:00.

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PATONG BEACH Jungceylon Located centrally in Patong Beach is the newest addition to the growing trend of shopping malls in Phuket. ‘Jungceylong’ 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.

The choice of goods is world-class, comprising space 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 centre is located just 100 metres 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 even can improve your well-being at a spa or make yourself even more beautiful at an aesthetic centre or at the onsite hairdresser.

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 onestop 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 Central Festival

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 jewelry 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 cuisine to Japanese to local Thai outlets.

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 The Jatujak (or JJ) weekend market in Bangkok is world famous but few people realize that there is an equally good alternative here in Phuket, albeit on a smaller scale.

Situated opposite the Naka Temple (which is also worth a visit) outside of Phuket Town, 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 household junk and cute little trinkets to garden ornaments, clothing and ideal presents for all your friends and family.

There is also an abundance of food and drink stalls to keep the energy levels up whilst you wander around.

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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 converted in the manner of the bigger song-taews mentioned above 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 motor cycle 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 motor cycle 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 is directly 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 EFFECTIVE : 29 March - 24 October 2015

PHUKET TO BANGKOK (SUVARNABHUMI)

BANGKOK (SUVARNABHUMI) TO PHUKET

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0830

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1055

1225

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1220

1345

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TG 208

1330

1500

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1415

1535

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1750

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1810

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1900

2025

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1815

1935

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2035

2200

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2240

2359

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Phuket Reservation Call 0-7636-0444 Mon-Sun, 0800 - 1700

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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 ma jor 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!

Local Bus Timetable

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Sarasin Bridge

8.30am - 4.00pm

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7.00am - 4.00pm

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30

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8.30am - 4.00pm

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Por Ba y Pier

Destination Bangtao Beach Surin Beach Kamala Beach Kata Beach Karon Beach Kathu District

Rawai Beach Naiharn Beach

Town to Beach

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7.00am - 5.00pm

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Day Tripper’s Paradise Phuket offers a plethora of activities for tourists to enjoy, and is a fantastic starting point for many beautiful island destinations in the Andaman Sea. Phuket’s location is ideal, providing tourists the opportunity to join various tours to islands in nearby provinces such as Phang Nga, Krabi and Ranong. There are a few islands not far from Phuket which should not be missed.

Khai Nui Island, Khai Nai Island and Khai Nok Island are what make-up the Khai Islands in Phang Nga province. Khai Nui Island offers tourists stunning snorkelling sites, packed full of gorgeous corals and many different species of exotic fish.

Tourists can enjoy the view of Khai Nui from the sea, but are not permitted to step onto it, as officials work hard to preserve the natural rock formations that make up the island. However, Khai Nok Island, often called the ‘fried egg of the sea’ because of its shape, is the perfect place to rest on a sunbed after a swim in the ocean. Khai Nai Island also provides luxurious swimming and places to relax. But its main attractions are the colourful fish found just below the surface of the water. You will feel like you have been transported to a new, undiscovered world.

The Khai Islands can be reached by a 30-minute boat ride from one of Phuket’s piers. Interested tourists can book tickets with an island tour agency.

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Banana Beach

Any holidaymaker in Phuket looking for that “island getaway” experience but doesn’t want to stray too far from their accommodation should definitely consider a Banana Beach, Coral Island (Koh Hey) package tour.

Offering a van pick up from any hotel to the departure point of Chalong Pier, the serene landscape of Banana Beach, with its sandy white beaches and glassy turquoise water, is an effortless 15 minute speedboat ride away.

Customers need only then to step off the boat, stroll down the floating jetty to an awaiting deck chair nestled on the sand, recline in the shade of the surrounding trees and let the friendly staff take care of the rest.

As far as activities go on Banana Beach, you’re spoilt for choice. A package tour includes: a life jacket, mask and snorkel - if you feel like exploring the impressive coral reefs; you don’t have to venture too far out before you’re immersed in an underwater wonderland.

If an aerial view of Banana Beach is more your style, try parasailing and enjoy the ocean from above as you trail high in the sky, gracefully behind a speedboat.

Come back down to earth with a banana boat ride; hold on as you and three of your friends bump and splash your way through the blue ocean on an inflatable water sled, towed by a speed boat, or paddle across the water and gaze at the wonders beneath the sea through the floor of a “clear bottom kayak”. After all the action and excitement, kill your hunger pains with a meal and relax with a cool beverage at the restaurant.

All the structures on Banana Beach are constructed in a charming bamboo hut design lending an organic elegance to the beach’s natural beauty.

A package tour includes: van pick up from any accommodation, return speed boat ride, deck chair, snorkelling equipment and more.

The boat leaves Chalong Pier at 8:45-9:00am, and you make the return journey at 2:00pm arriving back at Chalong pier around 2:30pm, where you will be transferred back to your accommodation.

Reservations can be made via: Phone: 0814167555 Email: relax@bananabeachkohhey.com

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The Southern Andaman Region of Krabi 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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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 Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort Tel. +66 (0) 75 628 000 www.starwoodhotels.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 Mercure Krabi Deevana Tel. +66 (0) 75 639 999 www.mercure.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

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Australia

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Mission Hospital

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215 217

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Iniala Beach House Tel. +66 (0) 76 429 439 www.iniala.com

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