HOT Magazine, Issue 11, Volume 9

ISSUE 11 VOLUME 9 NOVEMBER 2021

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HOT MAGAZINE BANKER HENRY GRAVES JR., A COLLECTOR’S COLLECTOR

PATEK PHILIPPE, PURVEYORS OF TIMEPIECES

LET’S GO PHUKET

LET’S STAY, PARESA RESORT

A December to remember at The Standard, Hua Hin Give the gift of glam and good times this holiday season.

Gifting is hard. Lucky for you, a stay at our beachfront hideaway is something everyone will love. Send your loved ones to The Standard, Hua Hin this holiday season for a lineup of festivities they won't soon forget.

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Contact us at 032-535-999 or shh.reservations@standardhotels.com to make a reservation

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nside this month’s issue, we are pleased to take you back to the island of Phuket, the pearl of the Andaman’s. Since November 1, fully vaccinated international travellers have entered Thailand via Phuket without the need to quarantine, thanks to Thailand’s more relaxed ‘Test and Go’ program.

And despite an 18-month closure, Phuket has not lost its international appeal. Indeed, US NEWS ranked Phuket number 8 in their 2021 top 30 “World’s Best Places to Visit”, noting its outstanding sights, culture, scenic beauty, food scene, plus accommodation, boat trips, spa and wellness for all budgets as reasons for their endorsement. We wholeheartedly agree.

One strong positive to come of no visitors is the island’s natural resources have had time to rest and rejuvenate. Always part of its allure, the island’s forests, beaches, coral reefs, surrounding islands, marine and landbased wildlife have all thrived and are in the best condition people can remember.

Also, inside, we take you into the world of Patek Philippe. When it comes to impeccable craftsmanship, pioneering designs, and the rich history of Genevan watchmaking inventions, there is none more qualified.

Patek Phillippe watches historically bring massive sums of money at auction, with many of the pieces made for dignitaries and some of the world’s most influential and powerful people.

In 1933, legendary banker Henry Graves Jr. took possession of a Patek Philippe that he commissioned and which took eight years to create.

The price was $15,000, a staggering amount at the time. The pocket watch has 24 functions, including a celestial chart that displayed the Milky Way stars above his Manhattan New York home. In 2014, that pocket watch set the record for the most expensive timepiece ever auctioned with a winning bid of 23.98 million dollars.

Those are just a few of the stories you’ll find inside this month’s issue.

We hope you enjoy the read.

In addition to our “Let’s Go” featuring Phuket, our “Let’s Stay” checks you into the beautiful Phuket Paresa Resort and our “Let’s Eat” has a table reserved for you at Phuket’s PRU, the island’s only Michelin Starred restaurant.

Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong Editor, HOT Magazine

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Purveyors Of Timepieces

A Collector’s Collector

PRU, Phuket

Phuket

Paresa Resort

Home Of The Month

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Modern 5 Bedroom Residence

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Henry Graves Jr.,

Let’s Eat, Phuket

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MODEL Dream Chanok STYLIST (MUA) Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong PHOTOGRAPHER Nanta Pix LOCATION Koh Talu www.taluisland.com

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Power Couple Thai’s The Knot At Sheraton Hua Hin Resort On November 5th, family and friends joined at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa to celebrate the marriage of Kritsana “Benz” Nampradit to Ms. Rafha “Taer” Khongngam.

Khun Benz is the founder and CEO of Bonnie Cell Co. Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of aesthetic serums, selling to hospitals and beauty clinics in multiple Southeast Asian Countries.

Khun Taer owns and operates her own mail order clothing business and is a former Miss Supermodel Worldwide.

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN The Legends are coming to Hua Hin Coming in December, Thai Sporting Legends “View” Yaowapa and Paradorn Srichaphan are teaming up with other sporting greats to launch Hua Hin’s first multi-sport centre within a shopping mall, as a part of the Proud Group’s continued efforts to enhance Hua Hin’s BluPort Resort Mall.

Located on the third floor, and operated and managed by True Arena Sports Club, Khun View will be heading up the Fight Zone which will feature Taekwondo, BJJ, MMA, and Thai Boxing for all ages.

Paradorn Srichaphan, former No. 9 ranked tennis player in the world, will be bringing his popular junior tennis program.

Hua Hin’s first officially licensed CrossFit gym will be headed up by one of Thailand’s few Level 3 coaches, Leroy Saunders. Fitness and wellness classes will be available to both adults and kids in the Studios.

For golfers, there will be an elite golf studio by Marco Scopetta, in association with Banyan Golf, which will include Hua Hin‘s first premium indoor virtual simulator golf studio.

Classes and memberships will be announced soon.

For more information visit The Legend Arena Hua Hin Facebook page and the True Arena Hua Hin Sports Club Facebook page.

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Café de Khoi at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort Hua Hin visitors and residents alike now have a new way to experience state-of-the-art coffee culture with the opening of Café de Khoi at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort’s BluPort wing.

From a cosy outdoor setting under their magnificent old Khoi Tree to a boutique interior seating, Café de Khoi combines superb relaxation with culinary sophistication, all located next to Hua Hin’s BluPort Resort Mall.

Café de Khoi’s advanced coffee menu comprises four distinct preparation methods: nitro, espresso, slow-bar pour-over and ice drip. Savoury bites, all day-breakfast or premium dishes, along with fresh-baked patisserie and delectable dessert creations, further define the Café de Khoi gourmet experience.

Through handpicked flower tea or earthy aroma coffee beans, Café de Khoi presents a beautiful way to start the day with coffee over breakfast, recharge the afternoon with a caramelroasted plum taco, or unwind at sunset

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with a unique craft cocktail. All-day food service begins early morning with wide-ranging breakfast options, then continues throughout the day ending with fantastic evening sets.

And it’s not only couples, families or friends who are in for a real treat at Café de Khoi. The venue is also a pet paradise as multi-flavoured dog ice cream is served! Puppy bowls ensure every pooch is thoroughly pampered.

From sipping a thousand-year history forest tea to meeting up midday for a light meal or chilling out at night, Café de Khoi – like coffee itself – makes everything better.

Café de Khoi is Open Daily from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact tel. 032-616999 or email ichh.dining@ihg.com

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Be Well Opens Satellite Clinic At Black Mountain The Be Well Medical Center opened its first satellite clinic on 12 November 2021 at Black Mountain. Be Well offers Western-style primary health care in Hua Hin, opening their first clinic in January 2020 at the Banyan Resort.

Be Well has grown to nearly 2000 members and treats 50 – 70 patients per day, 7 days a week. Initially, the dominant group of members were Farang since they were familiar with

the concept from their home country.

However, in the past few months, every second new member is Thai which shows their concept appeals to them as well.

The Mayor of Hua Hin, Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, officially opened the clinic attended by local dignities, leading medical professionals from Bangkok and Hua Hin, and key business leaders.

After an introductory address by Haiko Emanuel, founder of Be Well, Mr Nopporn Wutthikul spoke briefly on the importance of offering residents and guests a safe environment within Hua Hin, including medical care at an international standard. Be well is located within the Sansara development at Black Mountain.

The Standard presents Bliss Out, 4 to 6 December Rainbow Canabliss and artist Note-P are heading to The Standard, Hua Hin to help you get high on your own supply. Sharing the blissful benefits of cannabis with herbal teas and soothing oils, join for days filled with yoga, meditation, ecstatic dance, sound healing, and so much more.

Well, well, well, looks like this isn’t just another wellness retreat.

Don’t miss this bliss and get ready to heal your body and soul. Free Entry Book now: shh.spa@standardhotels.com 032-5352-999 Line ID: @thestandardhuahin

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STEP INTO AN OASIS IN THE CITY Introducing the new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, where riverside sanctuary meets urban energy

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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and MOCA BANGKOK Unveil New ART Space Exhibit As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder;” it is an inherently subjective concept, influenced by personal values and preferences. And that’s just what the new exhibition in the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River ART Space looks to explore.

“The ART Space is a unique partnership between the hotel and MOCA BANGKOK,” notes Lubosh Barta, General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. “We want our guests to feel like they are at a true art exhibition like you would find at the museum itself. Art is an incredibly important part of the Bangkok Creative District, which we are a part, to this hotel, and to me. MOCA BANGKOK has curated incredible exhibitions for us, and I cannot wait to see what is next.”

‘Beauty, Now or Later’ is a complementary exhibit for all guests and patrons at the Four Seasons Bangkok ART Space and will run through January 31, 2022. Exhibits rotate regularly, so Bangkok residents and returning Four Seasons guests can view new collections several times a year. Stay up to date on the latest from Four Seasons Bangkok on Instagram. www.instagram.com/fsbangkok

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“FESTIVE WISHES” at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok There is something for everyone to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, in a winter wonderland setting with fine cuisine that families, couples and groups of friends can enjoy in convivial surroundings.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are when families and friends come together for a Christmas brunch or dinner, and Rain Tree Café is the ideal venue. The seasonal buffet includes a traditional roasted butterball turkey with cranberry sauce and chestnut and bacon stuffing, beef wellington, foie gras terrine, baked fresh fish, a huge selection of seafood on ice, and the sweetest desserts.

Christmas Eve, Friday 24 December 2021, features the festive buffet dinner from 06:30 PM to 10:30 PM at THB 2,988 per person. On Christmas Day, Saturday 25 December 2021, festive brunch is served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at THB 2,988 per person, and dinner from 06:30 PM to 10:30 PM at THB 2,500 per person. There is a beverage package at THB 1,300 per person including freeflow prosecco, wines, beers, cocktails, soft drinks and juices.

Guests can book to stay overnight on the Festive Gift of Happiness package at THB 2,000 per Athenee Room when

booking Christmas lunch or dinner.

Government subsidies are applicable to this offer under the We Travel Together scheme.

New Year also sees the opportunity for celebrations with family and friends at Rain Tree Café. On New Year’s Eve, Friday 31 December 2021, there is a gala dinner from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at THB 2,988 per person, and on New Year’s Day, Saturday 1 January 2022 brunch is served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at THB 2,500 per person. On Sunday 2 January 2022, brunch is served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at THB 2,500 per person. The optional beverage package is priced at THB 1,300 per person and includes free-flow prosecco, wines, beers, cocktails, soft drinks and juices.

Private dining rooms are available for large groups, with early bookings recommended.

Christmas takes on a tone of culinary discovery at The Allium Bangkok, where guests can savor the epicurean seven-course Modern French degustation experience.

Christmas Eve dinner is served on 24 December 2021 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Christmas Day on 25 December 2021 sees lunch from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Price is THB 2,900 for the seven-

course set menu. New Year’s Eve dinner on 31 December 2021 is served from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, at THB 3,200 for the seven-course set menu. For an extra THB 2,200 per person a sommelier selected wine pairing is available.

There is a chef’s table and private dining room available.

At Kintsugi Bangkok, Michelinstarred chef Jeff Ramsey’s sophisticated and alluring tastes of the Kaiseki traditional Japanese set menu is given a distinctive contemporary spin. The Ito seven-course menu is THB 3,000 and the Kin10-course menu is THB 3,500, with sake pairing for THB 2,680 per person. Served at Kintsugi by Jeff Ramsey daily from 23 December 2021 to 1 January 2022.

For anyone wishing to enjoy an elegant festive celebration in the comfort of their own home, The Athenee Hotel will take care of the cooking, ensuring a chef-quality meal that can be collected or delivered. From a cooked to perfection whole roasted turkey with all the trimmings to beef wellington or whole honey-glazed ham, these home deliveries are perfect for families and friends of all sizes.

For more information and reservation Tel. 02 650 8800, Email fb.theathenee@luxurycollection.com

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HOT AROUND KOH SAMUI

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Becomes the First Resort in Koh Samui to accept Cryptocurrency Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, an exclusive luxury hideaway resort on the island of Koh Samui, has enhanced guest experiences by becoming the first resort in Koh Samui to accept Cryptocurrency from any country for hotel bookings.

Partnering with “Bitazza”, ASEAN’s

leading digital asset platform providing payment solutions, Silavadee Pool Spa Resort is now accepting 3 cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum and USDT. Currently, Cryptocurrency is available for direct bookings only. However, in

the near future, Silavadee is planning to accept crypto payments for other hotel services also.

For more information, visit www.silavadeeresort.com.

Nikki Beach Koh Samui Re-Opens 1 December Press pause and celebrate life! Step into paradise at Nikki Beach Resort Koh Samui, and book into stunning rooms, suites and villas with balconies, patios, private terraces or private pools.

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Nikki Beach Koh Samui has gone through an incredible transformation during its down time, including a new stunning Beach Club where you can enjoy the world-famous Lipa Noi sunset as the backdrop to your day in paradise. Their menus have also

been redesigned to feature both local cuisine and globally inspired flavors found throughout all of the Nikki Beach locations.

For more information visit www.koh-samui.nikkibeach.com

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Soneva Kiri Celebrates the Joy of the Festive Season The festive holidays at Soneva Kiri on idyllic Koh Kood are a wonderful opportunity to unwind and reconnect with the gentler pace of island life.

Guests are spoiled for choice with a selection of seasonal dining experiences and festive feasts for every taste and cuisine. On December 24, the fun begins with a plant-based Christmas cookie making class at the Chef’s Table during the day. When evening falls, guests can start the celebrations on South Beach, and enjoy Christmas drinks with Santa. From there, they can choose the Gastronomical Champagne Dinner at Ever Soneva So Screwed Up, Christmas Dinner at The View and Kruaa Mae Tuk (Tuk’s Kitchen), or a delectable Christmas pop-up dinner on the Lunar Deck.

On Christmas Day itself, guests can linger over a grand Christmas Lunch at the Dining Room, or set sail to explore the beauty of Koh Kood’s coastline on a Seven Days, Seven Beaches voyage, which drops anchor at Takhian Beach, one of Thailand’s hidden treasures.

When evening falls, there will be rum and tapas at Ever So Spirited, a wine and food pairing with blind tastings

and canapés at Ever Soneva So Screwed Up, and a lavish seafood pop-up dinner on the Lunar Deck.

For those looking to nurture their inner calm during their stay, each day during the festive holidays will begin with a complimentary Yoga, singing bowls or a guided meditation session at the spa. Guests can also express themselves through Soneva’s Got Talent, relax in the Chill Out Lounge, or enjoy the latest hits during DJ night.

At The Den and Eco Den, there’s a packed calendar of festive activities and experiences for Young Sonevians and their families. Children can tempt their tastebuds with chocolate tasting sessions and gingerbread decorating, watch a classic movie, take part in Christmas crafts, such as card-making, follow the Christmas tree treasure hunt, meet Santa for surprise presents, join in the karaoke and pool parties, or even set sail on a star cruise with the resident astronomer.

world’s continents. Starting at The View with cocktails and canapés, from there twinkling lights lead to dining destinations around the resort, where live cooking stations serve delectable dishes from all seven continents, with show-stopping entertainment along the route, from traditional dancers to talented musicians. The evening culminates with a countdown to 2022 at South Beach, with a spectacular fire show to welcome in the new year, and music until the early hours from the resident DJ. Soneva is an award-winning sustainable luxury resorts operator that pioneered the concept of ‘barefoot luxury’ when it opened Soneva Fushi in the Maldives in 1995. Today there are many imitators but no equals. soneva.com/resorts/soneva-kiri/

This year, Soneva Kiri’s Around the World New Year’s Eve Journey takes guests on a culinary voyage of discovery and delight across the

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Seven Days, Seven Beaches, Soneva Kiri Invites Guests to Discover Thailand’s Most Beautiful Beaches Soneva Kiri is located on Koh Kood, Thailand’s fourth-largest but least populated and most unspoiled island. The resort is just a 90-minute flight from Bangkok on Soneva’s private Cessna aircraft.

Setting sail from the Soneva Kiri jetty, the traditional wooden fishing boat cruises along the coastline to a curated selection of pristine beaches, secluded bays and hidden coves, far from the usual tourist trail. Each has been chosen for its exquisite natural beauty, soft white sands fringed with palms, and clear, sparkling sea. With each day dedicated to a different beach, the itinerary includes Klong Chao Beach,

The Seven Days, Seven Beaches experience can be tailored to guests’ desires, offering the freedom to choose from a one-day, one-beach cruise to the full seven-day adventure, with a new beach every day. The boat departs at 10.00 in the morning and returns to the resort at 18:30, taking in the spectacular sunset.

Ao Kluai, Koh Rang’s Blue Lagoon, Klong Han Beach, Ao Tapao, Klong Ngamko Beach and Takhian Beach.

The 34 private villas range from one to six bedrooms. Whether next to the beach, hidden in jungle on the hillsides, or commanding spectacular views from the clifftops, each has a private pool, vast indoor and outdoor living spaces and verdant gardens. Every villa comes with an electric buggy or bicycles to explore Soneva Kiri’s winding forest paths, and all have a Barefoot Butler, offering a personalised service 24/7.

Soneva Kiri is known for offering one-of-a-kind guest experiences, and they have just announced their latest.

Seven Days, Seven Beaches invites guests to explore some of Thailand’s most breath-taking beaches on Koh Kood, near Koh Rang, a National Marine Park. The unforgettable experience is a wonderful way to rediscover the joys of travel while reconnecting with the beauty of nature, surrounded by some of the country’s most remarkable scenery.

In a unique twist, the fishing boat transforms into a private beach club once it drops anchor, complete with a cushioned top deck and bean bags for lounging, kayaks and paddleboards for exploring, and an onboard kitchen where the private chef crafts a mouthwatering selection of gourmet meals.

Guests can swim ashore to sunbathe on the sands, snorkel over colourful corals, paddle along the coastline or simply stretch out and relax in the sunshine on deck.

Priced at USD 200 per adult per day and USD 75 per child (5-12 years old) per day, the Seven Days, Seven Beaches experience includes a gourmet lunch with selected beverages and complimentary non-motorised water sports.

A shorter, Three Days, Three Beaches experience is also available, priced at USD 500 per person. Each voyage is for a minimum of two guests and a maximum of eight – additional guests can arrive via speedboat once the fishing boat has anchored.

For more information, visit www. soneva.com/resorts/soneva-kiri

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L et’s Meet, Marc Sittl,

The Standard Hua Hin GM

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What is your full name and age?

Marc Sittl – 53 years old

What is your favorite restaurant and why?

What is your current Job Position?

That is a difficult question, as I like to try different restaurants and cuisines.

I do not have any particular favorite restaurant. I love a wide spectrum of food from a plain pasta dish with homemade tomato sauce to a fine dining dinner.

General Manager How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin? Permanently living in Hua Hin since April 2021, however frequent visitor since arrival in Thailand more than 8 years ago

What do you like to do in your free time and why?

What did you know about Hua Hin before you moved here?

I enjoy working in and around the house, cooking, spending time with family and friends.

Hua Hin being a laid back beach town with beautiful surroundings has always attracted me since I first visited with some friends.

What would you recommend to new-comers to do in Hua Hin and why?

What do you like most about your profession?

Meeting, as well as working with a wide variety of people from all walks of life. Another fantastic aspect is living and working in different parts of the world and learning as well as immersing one self into the cultures of the destinations.

What do you like least about your profession?

Due to the fact that the hospitality industry is a 24/7 operated industry and one spends large amounts of time away from home I at times miss being able to spend more time with the family.

Take a stroll along some of the beaches in Hua Hin in the early morning or at sunset. They can be quite magical.

As mentioned Hua Hin so much to offer you will not be at a loss of picking something to do.

Tell us a surprising fact that the public might not know about you?

Was rather sporty when I was a bit younger and loved to ride a motorcycle whilst living in the Middle East.

What is the most outlandish thing you have ever done and why?

Bungee jumping. I loved the thrill and excitement whilst trying out something I had never done before.

What do you like most about Hua Hin? Hua Hin is a great family destination with a wide variety of activities to choose from.

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Oriental Festive Package With its twinkling lights, dazzling window displays, lively markets, and elegantly decorated Christmas trees, there is never a more magical time than the holidays to experience Bangkok.

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Guaranteed upgrade to one of our spacious and luxurious One Bedroom Suites Enjoy daily breakfast at Café Claire restaurant for two persons Elevate your staycation by enjoying up to THB 3,000 net dining credit per room per night Celebrate a special moment with your loved one with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco

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Soneva Fushi Unveils World’s First Fine Dining Zipline Experience with Flying Sauces

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oneva Fushi, the Maldives’ original barefoot luxury hideaway, has unveiled a new and exhilarating dining experience high among the treetops - Flying Sauces, which is the world’s first fine dining zipline experience.

Destined to become a once-in-alifetime, ‘bucket list’ experience, Flying Sauces combines world-class gastronomy with the thrill and excitement of ziplining – all set against Soneva Fushi’s magnificent vistas over the lush jungle and sparkling ocean beyond.

According to Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and Co-Founder, Soneva, “At Soneva we are passionate about elevating the guest experience to something that is unique and rare, and our new Flying Sauces does just that - creating an experiential dining moment to create long term memories for our guests. This

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new experience gives our guests a new perspective of our unique island ecosystem, allowing them to reconnect with the sights and sounds of nature while enjoying fine dining hospitality at the same time,” said After being securely strapped into safety harnesses, diners soar along a 200-metre zipline route to reach an elevated dining platform, enjoying an amuse bouche, refreshing shooters and other gastronomic surprises along the way. Once they arrive, Chef Rasal prepares a delectable seasonal menu in the open kitchen, high above the ground, paired with a selection of over 9,000 fine wines from Soneva Fushi’s extensive cellar.

Chef Rasal Jayawardene is a long time Sonevian and has trained with some of the world’s best chefs including Chef Benoit en Bernard Dewitt at

his Michelin-starred restaurant near Ghent, Belgium. Since working with Soneva, Chef Rasal has also had the opportunity to work alongside more than 50 Michelin-starred visiting chefs.

The Flying Sauces zipline begins from The Den, with guests gliding along the scenic route elevated up to 10 metres in the air and finishes at the elevated treetop table on the edge of the forest near Dolphin Beach. Guests can choose from a selection of unforgettable Flying Sauces experiences, including breakfast, high tea, and dinner with optional wine pairing, or enjoy the zipline only.

For more information, visit soneva. com/resorts/soneva-fushi/

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PATEK PHILIPPE Handcrafting Luxury Timepieces Since 1851

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hen it comes to impeccable craftsmanship, pioneering designs, and the rich history of Genevan watchmaking inventions, there is none more qualified than Patek Philippe.

The company began its legacy in the nineteenth century, founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Adrien Philippe and has a tradition of innovation that has been crowned by over

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one hundred patents. The brand is renowned for its hand-finished watches and skilled craftsman that ensure each and every timepiece is of the highest of standards.

Before their formation, both Patek and Philippe were on their own journeys within horology. In 1839, Antoine Norbert de Patek formed a union with François Czapek and launched Patek, Czapek & Cie, the predecessor to the

Patek Philippe brand. The partnership lasted six years, with them creating several exceptional timepieces. Once their partnership was dissolved in 1845, they went their separate ways, producing timepieces respectively.

Meanwhile, Jean Adrien Philippe was becoming recognisable as a driving force when it came to his inventions. He received a bronze medal for his keyless winding and hand-setting

system at the Industrial Exposition in Paris. He applied for a patent of this design and garnered the attention of many, including Queen Victoria.

In 1851, both watchmakers came together to begin the brand Patek, Philippe & Ce- Fabricants à Genève, the start of the brand we know today.

Their career spanned decades, and they continued to supply timepieces for royalty and aristocrats, among

Antoine Norbert de Patek

Jean Adrien Philippe

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others. New patents for their timepieces included a precision regulator, perpetual calendar mechanisms for pocket watches, and the first double chronograph.

This resulted in the creation of the “Duke of Regla” Westminster chime pocket watch in 1910, the first complicated ladies’ wristwatch with a five-minute repeater in 1916, the first

split-seconds chronograph wristwatch in 1923, and its first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar in 1925.

Patek Phillippe watches historically bring massive sums of money at auction with many of the pieces made for dignitaries and some of the most influential and powerful people in the world:

5004T Titanium — $3.99 million Designed exclusively for auction, the Reference 5004T Titanium helped raise millions of dollars in support of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research. This is one of the few watches produced

by Patek that is made of Titanium.

2458 Observatory Chronometer for J.B. Champion $3.99 million The J.B. Champion was originally created for the criminal defense attorney and carries the words “Made especially for J.B. Champion” on the dial.

Because it was created for competition at the Geneva Observatory, the movement inside the Champion is superior in comparison to other models. It sold for almost $4 million at auction.

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Caliber 89 Grand Complication Pocket Watch — $4.95 million One of the most complicated watches ever made, the Caliber 89 Grand Complication was created specifically for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989. Among other features, the watch has a thermometer, star chart, sunset and sunrise timer, and much more.

1527 Perpetual Calendar in 18k Rose gold — $5.71 million A true inspiration to the later Patek Philippe designs, the 1527 embodies the classic Patek look while maintaining unbelievable functionality. Finished in 1944, the 1527 features two perpetual calendars on the dial.

The Henry Graves Jr. SuperСComplication — $23.98 million Created for the incredibly wealthy banker Henry Graves Jr, the Supercomplication had over 20 complications, including a celestial map and perpetual calendar. The watch took eight years to complete and sold for a whopping $23.98 million dollars in 2014.

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929, otherwise known as Black Tuesday, was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States. It signalled the beginning of the 12-year Great Depression that impacted the world. Patek, Philippe was not spared from the abyss and suffered financial duress as many of its customers defaulted on payment obligations.

To avoid being taken over by a competitor, the directors contacted brothers Charles and Jean Stern whose company ‘Cadrans Stern Frères’ produced topquality dials and ranked among Patek Philippe’s preferred suppliers. The two companies had previously enjoyed an amicable relationship. Prompted by their desire to preserve and perpetuate Swiss watchmaking tradition, the Stern brothers helped Patek Philippe out and took a stake in the company in 1932 and wholly acquired it within a year.

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Thierry Stern

The company was kept within the Stern family, and in 1958 Henri Stern became president of Patek Philippe, with his son, Philippe Stern becoming president in 1993.

Philippe Stern’s passion for timepieces resulted in the opening in 2001 of The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, considered one of the world’s foremost horology museums. It is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. The “Temple To Watchmaking”, as it is referred to, houses over five centuries of watchmaking history and features an antique collection that includes

timepieces from the 16th century through to the Patek Philippe collection from 1839 onwards. The museum also boasts a library with over 8000 publications on time and time measurement.

In 2009 Philippe handed his passion down to his son, Thierry, who became president of Patek Philippe and continues to run the last major independent, family-owned Genevan timepiece manufacturer to this day.

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Henry Graves Jr., One Of The Most Consequential Watch Collectors Of All Time

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enry Graves Jr. is best known for owning what was, for 56 years between 1933 and 1989, the most complicated watch the world had ever seen.

Originating from a bid to outdo fellow watch collector James Ward Packard, the automobile manufacturer from Ohio, the watch cost Graves CHF60,000 (US$15,000) — nearly five times more than the sum offered by his

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rival — and took eight years to design and manufacture.

On 19 January 1933, Graves took delivery of the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication, a pocket watch with 24 functions including a celestial chart that displayed the stars in the Milky Way above his Manhattan home at 834 Fifth Avenue.

The watch has since been re-sold three times, first to the now-defunct Time Museum in Rockford, Illinois, then for an auction record of $11,002,500 in New York (to the late Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al-Thani of Qatar), and finally in 2014 for CHF23.2 million (US$24 million) in Geneva, re-setting the record for the most expensive timepiece ever auctioned.

There’s more to the Henry Graves Jr. story than the Supercomplication, however. In fact, he is thought to have ordered some 30 unique watches from Patek Philippe, and today he is remembered as one of the most important watch collectors of all time.

Henry Graves Jr. was born on 11 March 1868 in Orange, New Jersey, the son of a prominent financier. Based in New York City, Graves and his

wife Florence also had properties in Irvington on the Hudson River and on Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks, where they spent their holidays with their four children.

The river and lake afforded Graves the opportunity to indulge in one of his greatest passions — boating. He also collected Old Master prints, Albrecht Dürer’s Adam and Eve among them.

More than anything else, however, he loved watches, particularly those made by Patek Philippe, the Swiss horology giant celebrated the world over for the precision and style of its luxury watches, its illustrious clients and sky-high prices. Of the top 10 watches sold at auction, eight were made by Patek Philippe, using the most brilliant craftsmen, mathematicians and astronomers.

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In return, Graves’ patronage of the company was so significant that it would help to keep it afloat after the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

Of the 30 watches Graves commissioned from Patek Philippe between 1922 and 1951, 15 are known to have survived, most of them now at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.

One of Graves’ earliest orders for Patek Philippe was a yellow-gold tonneau-shaped minute-repeating wristwatch, which he acquired on 16 June 1928 — after crossing the Atlantic on RMS Olympic, sister ship to the Titanic — while signing off the final drawings for the Supercomplication.

Engraved on the case back with the Graves family crest and motto Esse Quam Videri (‘To be rather than to seem’), the yellow-gold model sold for CHF4,575,000, USD4,937,000, on 11 November 2019 at Christie’s in Geneva.

It is thought to have been the first minute-repeating wristwatch made by Patek Philippe. (Wristwatches were still a relatively new invention at the time, and of the only three dozen minute repeaters made by the company in the 1920s and 1930s, Graves owned three, including a platinum cushionshaped minute-repeating wristwatch with Breguet numerals that sold for CHF1,205,000, USD 1,300,000 in 2014 at Christie’s in Geneva.)

Almost 4cm long, the gold watch was also huge, even by today’s standards, while the sound of the minuterepeating mechanism was enhanced by the relative softness and malleability of the metal, in comparison to platinum.

More to the point, Graves is known to have actually worn it.

‘For watch collectors, owning a piece from Henry Graves Jr.’s collection is the ultimate grail,’ says Alex Bigler, Head of Watches for Christie’s Asia Pacific.

Five years later, Graves commissioned a pocket watch from Patek Philippe, the platinum open-face oneminute tourbillon no. 198’311, which was subsequently entered in the Geneva Astronomical Observatory Timing Contest of 1933 and awarded first prize with a record 872.2 points.

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Patek Philippe, a unique yellow-gold tonneau-shaped minute-repeating wristwatch made for Henry Graves Jr., 1927. Sold for CHF4,575,000 on 11 November at Christie’s in Geneva

The Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication.

Photo: Courtesy Denis Balibouse

Delivered on 29 July 1935, it, too, was engraved on the case back with the Graves coat-ofarms and motto, and presented in a wooden box inlaid with a mother-of-pearl shield that replicated the family crest.

When it was offered at Christie’s in Geneva on 17 November 2008, the 198’311 was one of three known Patek Philippe tourbillon watches made for Graves — including no. 198’427, which sold on 18 May 2004 at Christie’s in Geneva for CHF2,252,000 — and the only known and confirmed watch made for the collector that was not housed or held in Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. It sold for CHF843,000.

In 1946, 13 years after purchasing the Supercomplication, Graves ordered another immensely complex watch, an 18K gold split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, which he acquired one year later.

The split-seconds chronograph is considered one of the three most challenging complications in watchmaking, and ref.1436 is highly coveted by collectors as Patek Philippe’s first split-seconds chronograph wristwatch produced in series. It was introduced to the market in 1938 and discontinued in 1971, and only 140 examples of the reference were made.

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Patek Philippe, an extremely historically important split-seconds chronograph from 1946, ref. 1436 in 18K yellow gold, ordered by and sold to Henry Graves Jr. Estimate: HK$12,000,000-24,000,000.

Offered in Timeless Marvels at Christie’s in Hong Kong on 27 November 2021”)

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Patek Philippe, an exceptional, unique and historically important platinum open-face one-minute tourbillon watch with Guillaume balance, original fitted wooden presentation box and Bulletin d’Observatoire, 1932’)

The ref. 1436 offered at auction in November features gold Breguet numerals, which are often considered the most attractive dial variation, and thought to be the least common for this reference, with most examples featuring baton numerals or a combination of baton and Arabic. To date, just over a dozen ref.

1436 models have surfaced featuring a Breguet dial, including this one that last appeared at auction over a decade ago.

‘We are extremely honoured to offer this world-class trophy watch to our

international clients, collectors and all admirers of Patek Philippe,’ says Bigler.

‘It is seen as one of the brightest stars of an exceptional private watch collection, with the strongest provenance and desirability.’

After Graves died in 1953 at the age of 85, his collection passed to his daughter and thence to her son, Reginald H. Fullerton Jr., who complemented his grandfather’s collection with another significant reference.

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Patek Philippe, an 18K gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and moon phases, ref. 2497, manufactured in 1951. Estimate: HK$13,200,000-23,500,000. Offered in Timeless Marvels at Christie’s in Hong Kong on 27 November 2021”)

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The Graves family motto, Esse Quam Videri, which translates as ‘To be rather than to seem’

Regarded as the prototype for reference 2497, this watch is also of historical importance in the wider context of the development of the complicated wristwatches of Patek Philippe’s ‘golden age’ in the 1950s.

Mr Fullerton Jr., the grandson of the firm’s most famous client, Henry Graves Jr., purchased it new from the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva.

The provenance is therefore considered irreproachable in the world of Patek Philippe.

The Reginald H. Fullerton Jr. ref.

2497 was the very watch that was displayed on the Patek Philippe stand at the Basel Fair in 1953, to promote the new model. Fast forward to 27 November 2021, when it will be presented for the second time only at auction, with an estimate of HK$13,200,000-23,500,000 (US$1,700,000-3,000,000).

Courtesy of CHRISTIE’S

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At Black Mountain Golf Club, a very special and exciting dining experience awaits. Hua Hin town’s renowned Prime Steakhouse restaurant has come to Black Mountain, serving probably the best steaks in Thailand. Everything from Wagyu rib eye, fresh fish, pasta, salad, desserts & European specialty dishes are exquisitly prepared

by Anders and his master team. A warm Thai welcome to Prime Steakhouse awaits you at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin.

Restaurant open from 6am to 9pm

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PRU, Phuket

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RU is Phuket’s only Michelin starred restaurant and has held the prestigious distinction of One Michelin star for three consecutive years (2019-2021). It’s ‘hidden’ within one of Phuket’s most renowned and exclusive private pool villa resort and residence, Trisara. The good news, though, is experiencing PRU is not restricted to resort guests only, so the Let’s Eat team went along to experience Chef Jimmy Ophorst’s award-winning cuisine.

PRU stands for Plant, Raise and Understand, and it is all about sustainably

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producing food in a farm-to-table concept. At first, PRU grew their vegetables, herbs and flowers for the kitchen at the Pru Jampa farm and sourced ingredients from Phuket and neighbouring Phang Nga and Krabi.

The best local produce they could source.

Over time Chef Jimmy and the PRU team met farmers and producers in different parts of Thailand with quality sustainable produce. The individuality of each ecosystem and the diversity from one to another also become apparent. The idea came to pair locally

sourced produce with lesser-known ingredients foraged from the same ecological habitat.

As Chef Jimmy explains, “We wanted to go further than having all produce locally sourced. We started creating dishes that tell the story of a place, a particular ‘terroir’, to use a French agricultural term. For example, a dish using river prawns from the Tapi River in Surat Thani province. We looked for ingredients in the same ecosystem as the prawn and experimented with sauces made from smaller fish found in this river, vegetables or plants grown

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in or around this river. Ultimately this dish becomes the perfect picture of that fantastic ecosystem.”

PRU’s culinary style is founded on Western tradition while drawing out subtle and bold flavours from the herbs, flowers, plants and roots that grow wild in their garden or the different ecosystems their produce comes from. This dedication to sustainability saw PRU receive another accolade in 2021 – a Michelin Green Star. Thailand’s first and only restaurant to receive such distinction.

Their dishes tell stories, and unlike many restaurants, diners are offered a set five or seven-course ‘Experience’.

There is also a five-course Vegetarian Experience. Options to add on a Discovery or Premium wine pairing or specially created juice-based non-alcoholic drinks paired with each course are available.

Our Let’s Eat team chose the fivecourse Experience with the matching non-alcoholic drinks pairing. Our specially printed menu listed the dishes, each starting with the name of the region the dish is focused on. Our server

introduced and explained the drinks as they arrived for each course.

Our first dish takes us to Khlong Yai in Trat on Thailand’s southeastern corner bordering Cambodia. Delicate fingers of dry-aged mackerel plus a tartare of mackerel with flavours of cucumber and dill. As a counterpoint, petit gel droplets of Ceylon Oak or Kasum fruit, as it is also known, give a sweet-sour note. The dish is finished with a cold tomato consomme gently infused with lemon balm. Food poetry on a plate.

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On the Phang Nga side of Sarasin bridge connecting Phuket to the mainland, Tha Nun is our next stop for a dish simply titled Black Crab and Wild Mushroom. Fresh crab meat salad, pickled young coconut heart, smoked crab egg roe, and a foam of crab and wild mushroom. Hints of green shiso, a member of the mint family that traditionally accompanies sushi and sashimi, add an extra delicate note.

Hua Hin in the Prachuab Kiri Khan region is our next stop. Sun Choke, also called Jerusalem artichoke, is a variety of perennial sunflowers grown for its edible low-starch tuber. It looks much like a small potato but tastes like a water chestnut. Chef Jimmy serves the Sun Choke three ways in this dish – roasted, pureed, and thinly sliced, accompanied by apple and chrysanthemum gel and fig leaf oil. The bones of the sturgeon fish from Thailand’s first and only Black Cavier farm, also found in Hua Hin, help create the sauce this dish’s star component sits upon. The simplest of ingredient, elegantly elevated and delicious.

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With Duck as the hero, we are taken to Pak Chong, a district adjacent to Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The duck breast is brined in honey and aged for a week before being wood fire roasted. This is accompanied by a duck rillette sitting on a delicate beetroot carpaccio. Snake radish leaves dress the rillette. An intense and near syrup-like reduction of duck stock and port wine finishes the dish. It is easy to understand why this is one of PRU’s signature dishes.

Dessert takes us to Nakhon Si Thammarat for a Mangonteen and Cashew Nut Mousse, with the passionfruity sweet, sour notes of beal fruit and the gentle perfume of pandan. Yet another pretty-asa-picture dish and a stylish way to finish our five-course PRU dining Experience.

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Though we soon discover that is not the case. A trolley arrives, offering a selection of eight kinds of cheese. Goat or cows milk from soft to hard and all crafted in Thailand. Here is another example of PRU’s storytelling and diner education on show. Our server introduces each cheese’s regional origin and asks us to select any or all we wish to try. Our highlights were a goat’s milk cheese from the Chiang Rai region and Manchego-esque hard cheese from the central region.

PRU is a sophisticated, intimate and romantic restaurant with capacity for 25 diners only, so reservations in advance are essential. Currently, PRU operates from 6:00 pm Thursday to Monday evenings. Visit their website for further information, or phone +66 (0)76-310-232.

PRU is a must for those wanting a unique culinary dining experience when visiting Phuket. As we had the pleasure of experiencing, its dishes are seasonal, delicate and beautifully presented. Be sure to book ahead of travel so as not to be disappointed.

By Michael Cullen

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huket has reopened, and we believe now is the best time for a first time or rediscovery visit to the “Pearl of the Andamans.” But first, let’s cover some simple entry requirements for visitors.

Since July of this year, international visitors have entered Phuket under the ‘Sandbox’ program. As of 1 November, fully vaccinated international travellers can now enter Thailand quarantine-free thanks to the more relaxed ‘Test and Go’ program. And from mid-October, fully vaccinated domestic travellers are free to visit Phuket by registering in advance via the website www. gophuket.com.

And despite an 18-month closure, Phuket has not lost its international appeal. Indeed, US NEWS ranked Phuket number 8 in their 2021 top 30 “World’s Best Places to Visit”, noting its outstanding sights, culture, scenic beauty, food scene, plus accommodation, boat trips, spa and wellness for all budgets as reasons for their endorsement. We wholeheartedly agree.

One strong positive to come of no visitors is the island’s natural resources have had time to rest and rejuvenate. Always part of its allure, the island’s forests, beaches, coral reefs, surrounding islands, marine and land-based wildlife have all thrived and are in the best condition people can remember.

Phuket’s Beaches Phuket has some of the most amazing beaches in Thailand and all of Southeast Asia. Phuket’s west coast beaches are known for their stunning beauty, fantastic sand quality, clean, calm waters, and the potential for spectacular beach sunsets. Here are some favourites.

On the lower west coast, Kata and Karon Beaches, with their long, broad expanses of sand, are relaxed, family-friendly holiday locations.

Both offer an abundance of accommodation, eating and entertainment venues behind the beach, meaning they are self-contained holiday destinations in their own right.

Patong’s famous 2.5 km long beach remains inviting, with its water sports and choice of speed and longtail boats ready to whisk you out on excursions and day trips. The entertainment and shopping strips immediately behind the esplanade are just starting to reopen, though slowly. It will be a while before Patong’s famous nightlife rebounds.

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Kamala’s 2 km long wide beach with its beginner and intermediate surf breaks remains uncrowded. Beachfront restaurants and branded resorts await your business, along with Café del Mar, a beach club rivalling its famous Ibiza (Spain) parent.

Surin, Bang Tao, Nai Thon, and Nai Yang further north along the west coast all have great stretches of sandy beaches, resorts for most budgets, and even fewer crowds. Nai Yang and neighbouring Sirinat National Park are favourites for those looking for extra space, gloriously long beaches and sufficient facilities to make a holiday.

What to See and Do In this post-pandemic reopening to tourism, many people are looking for activities outdoors and not in crowded places, and Phuket’s beaches and associated water sport certainly provide that. The island offers many more opportunities to explore while keeping you and your travelling companions safe. Here are some of our top recommendations.

Phuket Old Town History buffs and photographers will relish the Sino-colonial architecture, historical buildings and museums found around Phuket Old Town. The Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Road is an excellent place to start, delving into tin mining history and Phuket Town itself. It also has a fantastic display of historical buildings around the Town Centre and a paper map to create your walking tour.

Be sure to return Sunday evenings for the Walking Street Market. Stretching along Thalang Road with restored Sino-Portuguese houses as the backdrop, this is a market worth visiting.

Stalls line each side and middle of this busy walking street, with entertainment, food, ice creams, drinks, and arty nicknacks. Boutiques, cafes, bars and galleries in some of the buildings are also open. A great market to sample the diversity of Phuket street food.

Ethical Elephant Encounters - Visitors can find several elephant sanctuaries in Phuket, though Phuket Elephant

Phra Phuttha Mingmongkhon Akenakkhiri

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Phuket Old Town Walking Street

Sanctuary is recognised as the most ethical in their care and treatment of these revered pachyderms. No riding or bathing with the elephants, yet lots of opportunities to be close and see these rescued giants being themselves.

The sanctuary’s new, 600-metre-long and 6-meter-tall canopy walkway means elephants have maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialise in the jungle below.

Visitors can observe them from above and from a safe and respectful distance whilst hiking through the 30-acre sanctuary on guided tours.

Temples Big Buddha (Phra Phuttha Mingmongkhon Akenakkhiri) is a 45 meter tall seated Buddha covered with beautiful Burmese white jade marble.

The sculpture sits high on a hill and is visible from many southern parts of the island. The views provided over Chalong Bay alone are worth the visit.

Wat Chalong (Wat Chaitararam) is the highly revered and most significant temple in Phuket. Locals claim to experience miracles, and it is known for its healing role in fighting between Chinese secret societies in the late 1800s.

The wat is on the way to Big Buddha, making it convenient to experience the two in one outing.

View Points With at least ten viewpoints overlooking the island’s cities and beaches, you can go to a new one every day.

Some are harder to access than others, requiring some trekking or scrambling.

Promthep Cape, on the southern tip, is one of the most popular, especially for sunsets and has a large car park.

And just 1.5km north is Windmill Viewpoint, between Nai Harn and Prompthep, with fabulous views west.

You can also catch sunrises from there.

Rang Hill lies northwest of Phuket City, providing city and distant beach views. Photographers might prefer to visit in the early evening, as the lights start to twinkle across the island.

Panwa Viewpoint, also known as Khao Khad Views Tower, offers 360° views over southern and eastern Phuket. Located on the way to Cape Panwa, this lesser-known viewpoint has ample parking. The stairs are a bit of a climb yet more than worth it once at the top

Island Day Trips off Phuket Well known islands like Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phang Nga Bay, with its towering karst outcrops, including the famous James Bond island, are all accessible day trips.

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Phuket has 32 smaller islands, some just 15 minutes by boat. Koh Racha and Koh Hea (Coral Island) are popular, as are Koh Maiton and Koh Khai, with visits that include swimming, snorkelling and other water fun. Take your pick of a longtail boat, speedboat, or catamaran tour for day visits.

If you seek something a little different, Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi are two larger, though less visited islands in Phang Nga Bay. Swim in secret lagoons, be in awe of the imposing limestone karsts, catch glimpses of traditional island life, spot hornbills, and dine on fresh seafood at quaint beachside restaurants, with the catch coming directly from the fish and lobster farms immediately offshore.

Phuket Dining Since 2015, Phuket has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, making it the first city in Thailand. Phuket’s Baba cuisine was the reason for this listing and recognised the traditional food of Baba-Peranakans. Descendants of the early, mainly Hokkien Chinese who migrated here. The famous Blue Elephant restaurant features Baba-Peranakan dishes and is a must-try for a memorable Phuket dining experience.

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Other dining options can be found in Thailand’s Michelin Guide.

Yes, there is a Michelin plated fine dining restaurant listed. There are a further 46 other eateries, from simple Thai cafes to more upmarket restaurants. All are deemed worthy of inclusion by the Guide’s judges.

Your taste buds and your wallets will be surprised.

We’ve only scratched the surface of what awaits Phuket visitors.

Think fabulous shopping, outstanding spa and wellness, and activities for all ages along with those pristine beaches and islands, nature at its best, and free from significant crowds. Now is the time to make the most of reopened Phuket and all this glorious island has to offer.

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Paresa Resort, Phuket

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aresa Resort is truly unique.

Perched cliffside, surrounded by lush tropical forest on the “Millionaires Mile” coastal road between Patong and Kamala, with breathtaking uninterrupted Andaman Sea views the norm, wherever you are in the resort. Paresa is a boutique luxury hideaway-style resort worth seeking out for your next Phuket holiday or island escape.

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Bangkok-based UKD Architects tapped into Frank Lloyd Wright’s concept of Organic Architecture when designing Paresa. As Wright himself put it, “No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill.

Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together, each the happier for the other.” And so Paresa sits, blending into the cliff with ancient Banyan trees and native vegetation retained. Green

and natural-toned rooftops blend almost seamlessly with their surroundings.

On finding and acquiring the land where Paresa now sits, the resort’s owner saw it as a heavenly place and wanted to personify the Buddhist concept of “Heaven of all Heavens”. That theme manifests throughout the property, including in featured artworks of golden angels inlaid in black.

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And more practically, there are no reception, guest service, concierge, or such personnel – there are Angels. And this is not just a change of name badges in some clever marketing ploy. These Angels are empowered to ensure your stay is issue free and, as you would expect in heaven, absolutely memorable from arrival through to leaving. A task they do admirably and with a heartwarming smile.

Paresa offers 42 suites, villas and

residences featuring super king-sized beds, spacious bathrooms, balconies, and a private infinity pool with those enchanting sea views. The luxury of space is evident in every accommodation type, with the resorts smallest offering, the Ocean Pool Suites, having a 140 square meter total floor space.

Spacious bathrooms with two separate vanities and generous luggagehanging areas are simple examples of that. Choose from the indoor shower

or luxuriate under the private outdoor rain shower with the sky, ocean, birds and butterflies as your companions.

The two-bedroom Ocean Pool Suite easily accomodates four adults and children, while the Grand Residence and 4-bedroom Grand Residence Pool Villas come equipped with full kitchens. Ideal for those extended stays, family or friend get-togethers, or special occasion gatherings.

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Regardless of your choice, you will enjoy interiors informed by Southern Thai design characteristics. Soaring pavilion-style ceilings and rich timber finishes produced from locally hewn and sustainable Thai forests. Unadorned and calming off-white walls highlight the airy and spacious atmosphere created within each Paresa villa. Traditional local and Chinese furnishings add a further dimension of easterninspired luxury.

Each villa flows seamlessly to the outdoor terrace, complete with sun lounges or day beds and pool. From just about everywhere within your abode, you are blessed with those endless and forever captivating ocean views. You may find it difficult to leave your villa, so compelling is the setting. Waves crashing on the rocks far below, wildlife flitting around the surrounding trees, fishing boats casting nets in the bay, the sea breeze, and a wonderful sense of privacy.

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When it’s time for nourishment, Talung Thai is the resort’s signature restaurant and takes its name from the traditional style of shadow puppetry practised in southern Thailand called nang talung.

Choose from the open-air indoor dining space with dramatic fire-red feature walls and black floors, or take in those uninterrupted water views on the spacious dining deck, shaded in part by an ancient Banyan tree. Open breakfast through to dinner, choose from Thai and International dishes focused on quality ingredients sustainably sourced through trusted local farmers, fishers, and producers of fine ingredients. Talung Thai’s deck is a perfect spot to enjoy cooling beverages while enjoying the magnificent drama of the sun disappearing into the ocean at the end of another day.

If wanting to ramp up the romance, consider a private dining experience on your own “island” surrounded by water.

Paresa’s infinity pool is the location with staff serving a three-course menu designed especially for you and your partner. Surrounded by candles, a stary night sky above, the pool’s fibre optics adding its light show, and the marine horizon illuminated in green hues of the local squid fishing boats out for their evening’s work.

A truly enchanting experience.

Paresa’s purpose-built, state-of-the-art cooking school, Recipe, offers the opportunity to create authentic Thai dishes through their regular cooking classes.

Take this idea a step further, applying your newly acquired Thai cooking knowledge to create a dinner celebration for your travelling party, with the help of staff. Recipe can accommodate up to 24 guests for an intimate private dining experience.

Paresa has a selection of other event spaces for tailor-made and intimate functions, including the ‘miracle lawn’, Andaman Gallery, or infinity pool deck. The perfect panoramic settings for proposals, weddings, renewal of vows, birthdays, anniversaries, launches or incentive meetings. Enjoy boutique and elegant events with that Paresa personal touch.

Be it rejuvenation, detox, or indulgent pampering, The Spa by Paresa’s extensive menu of international and Thai treatments have you covered. This is a restful haven with five double treatments suites with baths, steam showers, and private balconies overlooking the ocean. The in-Spa Salon also offers pedicures, manicures and waxing. An on-call team of therapy professionals can provide instruction in yoga, pilates, meditation and tai chi. And for those who need to keep their exercise regime going, a modern on-site 24-hour gym is available.

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Paresa’s ideal central west coast location makes Phuket’s beaches and other attractions easily accessible. Complimentary shuttle services to neighbouring Kamala Beach and Town are available if you can pull yourself away from the resort. Catch a wave, stroll the shores, feel the sand between your toes, hang out at one of the Beach Clubs, or explore the cafes, shops and small eateries in the surrounding lanes.

The busier Patong is also accessible by shuttle though there is a charge.

Paresa Resort is indeed “Heaven of all Heavens” on Phuket’s west coast. Especially if your holidays or short escapes are about the luxury of space and privacy, surrounded by nature, yet with all the necessary resort facilities and Phuket’s attractions in easy reach, Paresa delivers in heavenly abundance. The most challenging aspect of a stay at Paresa is bringing yourself to pack and actually check out.

Paresa Resort Phuket 49 Moo 6, Layi-Nakalay Road, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand Telephone: +66 76 302 000 www.paresaresorts.com

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Price On Application

Sanlorenzo SL86 Length 26.8 m

Sunseeker 86

Max Beam Draft 6.4 m 1.9 m

Made to Measure

Length 26.5 m

The layout is offered in two options with the galley on the main deck, or the lower deck, adjacent to the crew quarters. First SL86 in Asia is currently cruising around Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Max Beam Draft 6.4 m -

Year 2009

4 ensuite cabins accommodating 8 guests, together with further accommodation for 4 crew. Tropical air con, Trak Star fin Stabilizers, twin Kohler generators, watermaker, and powered by twin Cat C32 1850hp engines.

5,000,000 USD

Benetti Tradition 100 Length 30.2 m

1,990,000 EUR

Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 70

Max Beam Draft 7.2 m 2m

Year 2009

Location Thailand

Length 69 ft 11 in

Perfect condition with great 4 deck lay-out. Master cabin located forward on the Main-deck. Full-beam VIP stateroom on the lower deck and through to the three spacious exterior decks.

Beam 5 ft 5 in

Draft 1 ft 8 in

#5673446 Year 2015

Length 13.8 m

Beam 4. m

Draft .96 m

#6837121 Year 2015

Location Pattaya, Thailand

Featuring a spacious cockpit with teak deck, fridge, hand basin and removable electric grill. The large seating area which surrounds the solid teak table with plenty of room for entertaining. On the hydraulic swim platform, the garage opens to allow for storage of a 2.4m dinghy.

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Location Phuket, Thailand

Pristine state, better than new and still under warranty. The cabins have rarely been used by the meticulous owner and she has never been chartered.

522,900 USD

Cranchi M44 HT Power Boat

Location Thailand

342,000 USD

Azimut 46 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht Length 14.9 m

Beam 4.3 m

Draft 2.4 m

#7016936 Year 2005

Location Samui, Thailand

Classic Italian styling runs through the Salon, three cabins and additional crew cabin. Yacht benefits from full helm stations on the flybridge and in the spacious salon. This luxury vessel will deliver you to your destination in comfort and style.

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1,750,000 USD

Lagoon 630MY Length 19.2 m

Max Beam 10 m

Draft 1.1 m

Year 2015

Location Thailand

This luxury yacht enjoys more space than many condominiums with four spacious cabins, a large galley with full size appliances, recently recovered upholstery in the salon and a spacious cockpit and flybridge, making entertaining friends a pleasure. This Lagoon 630MY has been immaculately maintained and looks like a new boat.

415,000 EUR

Beneteau Gran Turismo 46 Length 48 ft 7 in

Beam 13 ft 9 in

#6952772 Draft 3 ft 9 in

Year 2018

Location Phuket, Thailand

This Beneteau Gran Turismo 46 is the epitome of Power, Elegance and Style. Boasting twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 2X435HP engines, she perfectly blends performance with economy and guarantees immense pleasure at the helm. This is a popular 2 cabin version, full beam owners cabin with a VIP forward, both impressively appointed. The electric grill on the hydraulic swim platform is a convenient feature.

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Custom Motor Yacht Length 27 m

378,000 USD

Lagoon 421

Max Beam Draft 7m 1.7 m

Year 2010

Location Thailand

Length 12.6 m

Designed for the day charter market. Accommodates 90 guests over 3 decks. If at a marina or pier, she can host 130 guests. Excellent boat for day trips, private charter, or medium sized events.

Max Beam Draft 7m 1.2 m

Year 2010

Exceptional condition. This boat has had many new features, including a new anchor winch, new Garmin Chart plotter, and new cushions. The engine has been regularly serviced and dealer maintained.

1,400,000 USD

Sunreef 58 Length 58 ft

#7394819 Beam 30 ft 6 in

Draft 5 ft 2 in

Year 2015

Location Phuket, Thailand

This 4 cabin catamaran is the perfect yacht to cruise in SE Asian waters.

With her shallow draft, she really is an ‘access all areas’ floating home.

379,000 USD

Formula 45 Yacht Length 13.7 m

Max Beam Draft 1.28 m 1.1 m

Year 2011

Length 29.6M

Beam 6M

#7142826 Year 2008

Location Samui

Built by the master shipwright Bugis in Indonesia, this lovingly restored and refitted this yacht offers classical lines and a luxurious finish. Currently in Thailand, this boat is ready for blue water cruising.

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Location Thailand

Expertly equipped for day trips or extended cruising. The forward cockpit glass enclosure with vented center walk-thru door provides complete climate protection, yet maintains a panoramic view.

324,412 USD

Schooner Phinisi 99 Footer

Location Thailand

265,000 USD

Tayana 55 Length 16.76M

#7257951 Beam 4.87 M

Draft 2.2 M

Year 1993

Location Pattaya

Extensive work has just been done on this Tayana 55, including anti fouling, anodes, through hull fittings, bearings, new B&G navigation electronics throughout with new bimini and full cover.

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468,083 USD

Beneteau OC46.1 Length 13.6 m

Max Beam 4.5 m

Draft -

Year 2019

Location Thailand

Virtually new boat at a huge discount. The furling mast, self-tailing jib and all the halyards and sheets brought back to a single winch at each of the helm stations. 3 electric Harken winches and a bow thruster.

Price On Application

Beneteau OC30.1 Length 9.5 m

Max Beam 3m

Draft 1.9 m

Customizable Options

The smallest yacht in BENETEAU’s cruising range boasts trailability, incredible living space for her size and focuses on simplicity, yet she is as stylish and beautiful as ever.

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Thai Country Homes Launches 2 New Exciting Developments.

Hua Hin’s prestigious developer has just launched The Smart Hamlet and Phase 2 of their top end ECO development Baan Phu Thara.

THE SMART HAMLET Fitness room Security 24 hrs with CCTV Water meter from PWA Pranburi Underground electricity system Common fee 10 Bath per sqm / month

PRICES START FROM 3.8M BAHT

Baan Phu Thara

Phase 2 Now Open!

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MODERN DETACHED 5 BEDROOM HOME, MINUTES FROM SUKHUMVIT, BANGKOK

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LIVING AREA: 900 M 2 LAND SIZE: 484 M 2 BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5

65,000,000 THB

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This modern single house is in the heart of the Phra Khanong community. It sits on a 121 sq. wah (484 sqm.) land plot and offers a large living area of 900 sqm.’s. Sukhumvit Road, the main street, is only a 5-minute drive away.

The highlight of this beautiful house is the private garden and swimming pool, along with the brilliant glass roof and floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the house, allowing the owner to be touched

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by natural light. It also offers two kitchens, a stylish built-in European kitchen and a Thai kitchen, plus accommodations for a maid.

The nearest public transportation is only 1.2 kilometres away and can be reached on foot. There are many supermarkets nearby, such as Makro Sukhumvit 71, Maxvalu Sukhumvit 71, & the W District. Additionally, the Suvarnabhumi International Airport is only a 20-minute drive away.

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Hua Hin

Hua Hin West

ID: LAZ09786

Hua Hin Center

ID: LAZ10368

Reduced from 7.5M. Brand new, spacious open plan living, dining and European kitchen, Development with clubhouse, gym and lap pool. Home on a 700 sqm. land plot.

Reduced from 8.9M Located on Soi 102, mere minutes from BluPort with the city center a little further. Open plan living, dining, fully fitted European kitchen, on a 470 sqm land plot.

240 sqm Interior

262 sqm Interior

4

3

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Bath

฿ 5,500,000

Hua Hin West

3

3

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Bath

ID: LAZ37269 Ten minutes to Bluport, Hua Hin Center a few minutes further.

Built by one of Hua Hin’s most popular bulders. Free shuttle bus 4 x per day to and from Market Village & Bluport Mall.

Hua Hin South

220 sqm Interior

250 sqm Interior

4

3

Bed

Bath

Hua Hin North

฿ 7,500,000

ID: LAZ03342

ID: LAZ02540

Near town and beaches. Spacious open plan living, dining and modern kitchen. Covered terraces on both floors, car parking with storage and laundry and nice gardens on a 926 sqm. land plot.

5

3

Bed

Bath

Hua Hin South

฿ 8,900,000

ID: LAZ12999

Reduced from 14.9M. 5th Floor unit with sea views. Spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen, utility area, storage room, beautiful views from all rooms.

Reduced from 17.9M. Located within the Banyan Resort, less than 10 minutes from town. Two bedrooms in the main house plus a separate guest house, on a land plot of 700 sqm’s.

245 sqm Interior

240 sqm Interior

5

5

Bed

Bath

฿ 11,000,000

3

3

Bed

Bath

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฿ 6,500,000

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฿ 11,900,000

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Hua Hin

Hua Hin South

ID: LAZ37445

Reduced from 13.9M. Reduced from 13.9M. Ground floor unit with direct access to the pool.

Exclusive compound with no daily rentals allowed. Fully furnished.

Nearby is the Sea Pine Golf Course.

90 sqm Interior

2

2

Bed

Bath

฿ 11,900,000

Hua Hin South

ID: LAZ00125

Sea view on a popular development with large communal pool. 15 Minutes South of Hua Hin. Less than 5 minutes to beach, golf & restaurants. Fully fitted on a 700 sqm. land plot.

310 sqm Interior

4

4

Bed

Bath

฿ 17,000,000

Hua Hin Hin South South Hua

ID:ID: LAZ02028 LAZ13219

Reduced Upmost 4 bed Reducedfrom from37,000,000.

33.5M. Modern andluxury Unique, pool villa inpool modern with every detail Bali-style, villaBali withdesign feature freeform thought through to givesand the best quality.

Theand 17.5m pool and white beach beside Villa features 3 bedrooms, all with features views to the ocean.

Theen-suite house is

500 sqm 580 Interior

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Bed

Bath

bathrooms in to theamain and a separate located next lush house tropical garden.

The1 bedroom villaexterior with own living room and house hasguest a large courtyard with Lorem ipsum kitchen. are 5 mliving wide room covered terraces spaciousThere open-plan and dining around the central pool, the gardens are mature areas. There is a second level sala with

with tropicalviews, planting, the house also has a wonderful especially to take in the driveway, electric gates On andaaland double on views in the evening. plotcarport, of 1,600 a land plot of 2,500 sqm’s. square meters.

฿ 25,000,000 22,500,000

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Bangkok

Lake Avenue Condominium

The Lofts Asoke

ID: LAZ15234

The Lofts Asoke is a 45 floor condo Located a short walk from MRT Petchaburi, Makkasan airport rail link and BTS Asoke

87 sqm Interior

87 sqm Interior

1

2

Bed

Bath

Saladaeng One

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ID: LAZ04493

This modern renovated unit has a central Asoke location on Soi 16, 500 meters from BTS & MRT. Near Terminal 21. Facilities include a grand entrance lobby, swimming pool, gym, snooker room & Co-working space.

฿ 9,500,000

ID: LAZ15160

2

2

Bed

Bath

Noble Ploenchit

฿ 18,600,000

ID: LAZ47659

This one bedroom & bathroom unit is located on Saladeng. Facilities include a swimming pool, gym, 24-hours security, CCTV, & parking.

Located at 1035 Phloen Chit Rd, facilities include swimming pool, sauna, gym, garden / bbq, playground / kid's area elevator, parking, 24-hours security, CCTV.

57 sqm Interior

93 sqm Interior

1

1

Bed

Bath

฿ 19,500,000

Four Seasons Residence

ID: LAZ15287

2

2

Bed

Bath

The Monument Thong Lo

฿ 34,000,000

ID: LAZ15139

This unit is located on the 65th floor in the prestigious Four Seasons Residence, next door to the Four Seasons Hotel, offering stunning river views. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, gym, garden.

Located on the 10th floor,. Facilities include a, swimming pool, gym, playground, community garden, kids pool, steam room, playground, 24-hours security, CCTV, & parking.

110 sqm Interior

125 sqm Interior

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2

Bed

Bath

฿ 36,000,000

2

3

Bed

Bath

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฿ 46,000,000

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Bangkok

MARQUE Sukhumvit

ID: LAZ46818

The Sukhothai Residences

ID: LAZ29082

Located near BTS Phrom Phong and near Emquartier & Emporium.

Facilities include a swimming pool, garden, gym, 24-hours security, CCTV, & parking.

This large 24th floor penthouse unit is located BTS Chongnonsri.

Facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool, gym, sauna, garden / BBQ, playground / kid's area, 24-hours security, CCTV, & parking.

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Interior

2

2

Bed

Bath

฿ 49,500,000

3

4

Bed

Bath

฿ 80,000,000

98 Wireless

ID: LAZ15190

Ultra Luxury 2 Bed Condo For Sale At 98 Wireless. Located on the prestigious Wireless Road in the heart of the city, 98 Wireless is the epitome of luxury living in Bangkok. A 25 floor building with 77 luxury residential

132 sqm Interior

2

3

Bed

Bath

properties, this 10th floor unit has two bedroom & three bathroom. Facilities include an Outdoor Garden Terrace, Business Lounge, Tea Room, Driver’s Lorem ipsum Lounge, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Semi-outdoor Jacuzzi, Fitness Studio,

Spa and Massage Room, Multi-purpose Exercise Room, Children’s Play Room, & Steam Room.

฿ 99,000,000

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The Marin Phuket

ID: LAZ47760

Mission Hills

ID: AG-B196

Reduced from 4.2M This one bedroom unit is located in Kamala and scheduled for completions in Dec. 2021. 100 meters from the beach and near conveniences and entertainment venues. Land 1,600 sqm.

Reduced from 25M This home features 3 bedrooms in the main house with a one-bedroom guesthouse, large pool, mature gardens and spacious covered terrace in a quiet area. Land 1,600 sqm.

40 sqm Interior

500 sqm Interior

1

1

Bed

Bath

Tanode Estate

฿ 3,580,000

ID: LAZ03367

4

4

Bed

Bath

Choeng Thale

ID: LAZ16796

Reduced from 18.5M This project offers an unparalleled combination of quality construction and great value, while being located in one of Phuket’s most desirable locations — the Laguna neighbourhood on the west coast. 436 sqm Land.

Set within a private gated boutique community the villa offers off street parking, a private pool and substantial living areas set across 2 floors. Close to the beach, golf, Blue Tree and Boat Avenue. 872 sqm Land.

266 sqm Interior

872 sqm

4

5

Land

Bed

Bath

3

4

Bed

Bath

Surin Heights

฿ 15,750,000

ID: LAZ32799

Cape Yamu

฿ 25,000,000

ID: LAZ16812

This 3 bed very private foreign freehold condo townhouse offers stunning ocean views. This property is located in a private estate in Surin, Phuket. The condo was completed in 2006.

Located on the east coast of Phuket, this Thai modern style villa provides a tropical feel and peaceful enviroinment to compliment the seaview. Further complimented by a 90m2 pool & lush gardens. 1,636 Land.

304 sqm Interior

1,001 sqm 5

6

Interior

Bath

3

3

Bed

Bath

฿ 32,000,000

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฿ 19,950,000

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฿ 39,000,000

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Ayara Surin

ID: LAZ32365

Baan Manik

Lorem ipsum ID: LAZ16787L

This large 4 bed, 6 bath home offer easy access to Surin beach, Laguna and the popular Boat Avenue shopping and entertainment area as well as the amenities on offer from the vast Laguna resorts estate.

Located within a distinctively upmarket residential estate in Phuket, this pool villa offers tranquility, ultimate privacy and easy living away from the hustle and bustle of the main toursits areas of Phuket.

1,312 sqm 4

6

Interior

Bath

217 sqm Interior

Bed

฿ 120,000,000

3

4

Bed

Bath

฿ 26,000,000

Kamala

ID: LAZ16842

This superb 5 bed frontline luxury villa with ocean and bay views, for sale, is located in an exclusive resort in Kamala, Phuket. The villa offers 5 bedrooms and ample living space

450 sqm Interior

1,150 sqm 5

4

Land

Bath

Bed

that include a vast open living and dining area with media and family rooms. The al fresco area includes sala, decks and smimming pool. The estate is secure on it's own headland

location and is well managed by a professional team. Popular for luxury rentals, this villa offers good prospects for a regaular rental income when not in residence.

฿ 120,000,000

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Pattaya

Copacabana Beach Jomtien

ID: LAZ17323

Nordic Terrace, Chonburi

Situated on the 3rd floor, this unit has lovely garden and pool views. Within easy walking distance to the beach, 9-hole golf course, shops and restaurants.The condo is sold fully furnished.

39 sqm Interior

฿ 4,839,800

185 sqm Interior

ID: LAZ36567

PATTAYA

1

1

Studio

Bath

Ocean Portofino

3

2

Bed

Bath

฿ 5,900,000

ID: LAZ05564

Located on the 23rd floor, overlooking the Ocean Marina in Pattaya is this great view unit that comes with yacht moorage. Offered fully furnished with private gym and 24 hour security.

This large 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home is offered fully furnished, built-in wardrobe, private pool, garage, maids room, a big balcony and with city views. Land 516 sqm.

78 sqm Interior

340 sqm Interior

1

1

Bed

Bath

Apus Central Pattaya

฿ 7,500,000

5 Bath

฿ 13,900,000

Santa Maria

Own the best 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom penthouse in the center of Pattaya. Large en-suite bathrooms, spacious lounge, dining area, foreign ownership, near many conveniences, great pool view.

ID: LAZ46043 Adjacent to the Siam Golf & Country Club & two minutes from the Thai Polo Club is this large 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with pool, 24 hour security & clubhouse. Size: Land 1,200.

167 sqm Interior

550 sqm Interior

3

3

Bed

Bath

ID: LAZ36584

5 Bed

฿ 13,920,000

6

6

Bed

Bath

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ID: LAZ05266

Located on the 16th floor is this one bedroom unit with ocean views.

Amenities include a 2,000 sqm Beach Club with Club Lounge, sand bottom pool, sunken bar, large gym, children’s playground.

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฿ 17,400,000

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Pattaya

REFLECTION Condo, Jomtien

Pong, Bang Lamung

Quality sea view from the 25th floor, fully furnished with luxury furniture, two separate kitchens, large deck, private elevator, direct to unit. Private gym and 24 hour security.

Lorem ipsum ID: LAZ36561 Four individual properties, each with their own property deed, plus one massive 180 square meters swimming pool, ten minutes from a beach. It’s an ideall large family compound.

217 sqm Interior

2,806 sqm 3

4

Land

Bath

3

3

Bed

Bath

ID: LAZ36565

฿29,900,000

Bed

฿ 37,000,000

Nong Prue, Chonburi

ID: LAZ36580

This three bedroom, three bathroom, modern luxury pool villa comes fully furnished and

380 sqm Interior

567 Land

sqm

3

3

Bed

Bath

includes a European kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in closet and swimming pool view,

a large living room, dining room & garden with CCTV security.

฿ 17,900,000

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