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LEADING THE WAY TO WELLNESS AND FITNESS

Layana Resort & Spa has, for the past 6 years, been honored to receive consecutive awards for “Asia’s & Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort” at the World Travel Awards, based on votes by discriminating travelers and guests. This year we are delighted to have won, as well, the new category of “Asia’s & Thailand’s Leading Wellness Resort 2017”.

These accolades recognize the constant upgrades carried out at Layana over the past years and, not least, the new facilities and services we have introduced to ensure we can offer our guests a true, complete wellness experience.

These include: * Spa:unique Salt Room and tailor-made treatments for Body & Soul. * Fitness: state of the art gym facilities with Personal FitnessAssessment, Personal Training Sessions and free Nutrition Consultations available. *Yoga: for different levels of proficiency and with new Meditation andStretching Classes added.

We always ensure that there is a team of friendly professionals available to lend a helping hand, provide free consultations or assist in putting together individual “well-being” packages. In a new innovation it is also now possible for our guests to book and pre-plan Fusion Fitness & Wellness Packages online at our website www. layanaresort.com. We have, too, expanded our range of all year round outdoor activities to include daily guided beach runs, mountain bikes tours, stand-up paddle classes and kayaking in the mangrove forests, as well as hobie cat sailing, organized diving and snorkeling trips (weather permitting). Together with our elegant rooms and suites, warmhospitality and unmatched facilities, our spa, wellness and fitness options allow guests to enjoy the best of both worlds - luxury indulgence and a healthy lifestyle!

Layana Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta Yai A haven of pampered indulgence, tranquil vistas, manicured landscapes and personalised service, at the Layana Resort & Spa you will find turquoise seas showcased by lush green vegetation and soaring blue skies.

Nestled on Koh Lanta Yai island, this adults-only intimate resort sits on a three kilometre long white sandy beach and features accommodation in contemporary Thai style, complete with natural and luxurious décor and furnishings.

Facilities include a stunning newly renovated Spa, library, infinity pool enjoying sea views, Sundowner bar and Tides restaurant, perched on the very edge of the beach overlooking the sea.

An ideal choice for a luxurious and romantic stay.....

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The glass is half full,

So to it begins the season of rain and. lush vegetation. But it’s not all gloomy and dreary times, Krabi in these months offers a lot of things to see and do as opposed to the busier December and January months, and at a more affordable rate. For one thing the rain can be a little difficult to deal with, but on the other hand if you are prepared for it (i.e. carry a rain poncho with you and/or an umbrella) it’s not that bad and with the rain comes a refreshing wash over the province. A photography tip; the rainy season offers some great chances to catch great photos as the dust haze is smothered by the rain. Also prices during this season the prices are much more reasonable, you will not find lines at restaurants, the bars are not full and you can easily take a seat anywhere you want to.

Enjoy Krabi and all it has to offer, and take a minute to appreciate a refreshing douse from the skies Thank you for reading!

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Zina Docto Krabi Villa Company Serge Sitnikov Aleshka Nazarova The Houben Krabi Boat Lagoon Aonanta Pool Villas Adrian Zeldan Arsen Krylov

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You Tube booms

What to choose to eat

Our favorite stars on the worlds largest video website

Why it's best to care for your body so it will care for you

Backpackers choose How hostels are changing the options for travel

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Where to after Krabi?

Bike Week Ao Nang

Transform into myths

Sicily: the island whihc should be on everyon's bucket list

Last month the choppers came roaring in

New actiity on Koh Phi Phi, opening the way for those fable lovers.

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KOH PODA This is the iconic island of Krabi and the first and most dramatic one you can see from Ao Nang beach. Hop on a longtail boat - the local wooden boats with their picturesque prow - and sail away surrounded by turquoise water..

AO NANG BEACH At 20 km from Krabi Town Ao Nang Beach is the most developed of Krabi’s many beaches. Ao Nang Beach is famous for it’s white sand beaches and large limestones karsts towering over the eastern edges. All of your accommodation, shopping and service needs can be found here. It is the hub from which to plan your trip to sea as well as to any number of the nearby islands.

NOPPHARAT THARA BEACH Just around the corner from Ao Nang, yet still undeveloped with only a few resorts, bars and restaurants, Noppharat Thara beach offers a bit more “local” feel than it’s sister Ao Nang. Attractive because of its natural setting, this is where local youngsters and families gather during sunset and on weekends. At low tide, walk out together with millions of small crabs on the sandy pathways to a small island on the western edge of the beach.

KLONG MUANG BEACH A further 20 km away from Ao Nang Klong Muang is the up-market side of Krabi, the place to be if you are after a peaceful and hassle free holiday.

Catering to families and couples, it is here that you really get that well deserved repose, surrounded by pristine nature.

KOH LANTA BEACHES Koh Lanta has a wide selection of resorts for all tastes and pockets. Koh Lanta Yai island has long stretches of gleaming white sandy beaches and shallow emerald waters. Lined with tropical vegetation, a private spot is never more than a short walk away..

CHICKEN ISLAND This should be next on your list as it is right next to Koh Poda. From the right angle when passing Chicken Island (Koh Gai) you can catch a glimpse of a chicken’s neck and head, some would argue more like that of a turkey but it’s up to you. The second island, Koh Tub, is connected to Chicken Island by a sandy isthmus and people can walk from one to another at low tide.

clear waters, pure sandy beaches, lush mountains and rocky islands emerging from the sea. Both beaches are known all over the world for their famous climbing routes. They can only be reached by boat, a 15 minute ride from Ao Nang or 30 minutes from Krabi Town. Enjoy a cocktail in one of the beach bars, visit the Phranang Cave, challenge yourself on a rock climbing or ‘deep water solo’ cliff jumping into the sea, hike the limestone trail to a lagoon or the viewpoint or simply chill out and watch the day pass you by.

TUBKAEK BEACH Next to Klong Muang Beach, Tub Keak beach is another place to just get away; long, clean and powerful, the area boasts breathtaking views over the Koh Hong archipelago and provides for wonderfully charming sunsets. From Tubkeak beach you can venture inside the National Park and try the nature trail “Naga trek” to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Krabi.

RAILAY AND TONSAI BEACHES Are split and separated from Ao Nang by a limestone mountain range. Railay has two sides, east and west, and its settings are simply marvelous: crystal

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ON KRABI

KOH HONG This island archipelago demands everyone’s attention as it is one of the highlights of Krabi Province. The Archipelago, a group of limestone islands with many hidden caves and lagoons makes it perfect for snorkeling and exploring. Visit Lading and Pakbia islands before Koh Hong as they are much less visited and sport a blend of both lush jungle and tropical waters.

Koh hong is usually crowded until 3pm so we recommend visiting other Lading and Pakbia in the morning, then going to Koh Hong after the crowds have started to leave.

end of the province known for its prime sunset views, heaps of activities and glimpses into sea gypsy life. Koh Lanta is also a National Park that comprises many local islands surrounded by coral reefs, such as Koh Ngai, Koh Mook and the remote Koh Rok. LIMESTONE MOUNTAINS These iconic karsts characterize most of the inland area of Krabi, the most spectacular being the crags of Sai Tai, in between Ao Nang and Krabitown.

Susaan Hoi is a 40 million yearold seashell cemetery; once a large swamp where freshwater crustaceans proliferated, today it’s home to 40 centimeter thick, shell encrusted limestone slabs, a geologically rather unique and is only 5Km from Ao Nang beach.

KOH PHI PHI

Private bays, limestone cliffs, waters rich in marine life and caves where swallow’s birds nests are harvested are all here on the island that Leonardo Di Caprio once rolled his hot bod in while filming ‘The Beach’ at the now iconic Maya Bay. KOH JUM & KOH SIBOYA Both are unspoiled tropical hide-aways that have a unique atmosphere. Tune in to the slow culture here, imbibe the peace and recharge your batteries with the soundtrack of lapping waves.

KOH LANTA The developing island at the southern

KHAO PHANOM BENCHA NATIONAL PARK At 20 km from Krabi Town, the Khao Phanom Bencha national park comprises waterfalls, streams, lush forests and caves. It is home to all kind of flora and wildlife and to the highest mountain in the region from which it takes it’s name.

One of the features of the park is Huay Thoi Waterfall where water runs down onto several huge pools.

TARNBOK KHORANEE NATIONAL PARK Located in the north of the province, Tarnbok Khoranee national park is made up of limestone mountains, verdant tropical forest, caves and beautiful islands. It is well known kayaking explorers as there are a number of tributaries curving into a number of small caves boasting ancient cave paintings.

SA MORAKOT OR THE EMERALD POOL Truly a natural wonder of Krabi: a pond of turquoise water with an average temperature of 30-40°C fed by a hot spring in the middle of the jungle in Klong Thom district, 70 kilometers from Ao Nang.

HOT SPRINGS Situated in Klong Thom district, These natural hot springs are natures jacuzzis.

They melt away tensions, relieve the body and mind with the fresh spring water running over mineral enriched limestone rocks.

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our favorite channels of the mounth

Casey Naistat: Youtube number 1 vlogger Casey Neistat - Casey’s has brought the art of cinematography to the world of the VLOG. His background is found in a non tradition style of storytelling (through film) which allows him to bring new life to the world of simple point and shoot cameras following a subject as they wander through the globe (called a VLOG). Watching Casey you feel as if you’re his friend, you’ll totally immersed in his life and it’s many adventures, shot in a way like your are actually with him, not just on the outside looking in. But also capturing hard to get shots like bicycling in between traffic in New York city, or a beautiful time-lapse of

a sunset over the waters off Los Angeles. For a second there we almost forgot to mention his use of his Drone to catch perspective and give a sense of size to his VLOGSs. Casey has won numerous awards for his ability to tall stories in a non-convention way and has been hosted on a number of talk show programs and has inevitably led to the inspiration of many of today’s youth looking to get into filmmaking The combination of music, shooting style and topics discuss all blends perfectly to create ‘game-changing’ videos that have taken the internet by storm.

Screen Junkies (Honest Trailers) Screen Junkies is an Emmy-nominated online movie magazine and YouTube channel, owned and operated by Defy Media Started as a simple garage project this simple show Honest Trailers on the screen junkies channel has exploded in popularity over the past 4 years. The program shows real trailers of coming soon videos in Hollywood and around the world but the background voice offers a real life account of the events happening in the movie, or often calling them out on things unexplained. We wont say more so you’l have to log in and see for yourself what it’s all about but just be prepared you could be there for a while.

As of April 2017, Screen Junkies has over 6 million subscribers and over 1.6 billion video views.

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what to watch on web

First international hotel brand in Phuket Old Town officially opened by Novotel Phuket Phokeethra Hosts Grand and ‘Royal’ Opening Ceremony HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Novotel Phuket Phokeethra, located on Thailand’s most popular holiday island, was officially opened late this afternoon, when Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn cut the ribbon, marking the start of the hotel’s spectacular grand opening festivities.

Some 350 guests attending the event, including the Governor of Phuket, Vice Governors, the Army Area Commander, Governor, Prosecutor, Ambassadors, travel agents, corporate personnel and local media, were taken on an extravagant journey, enjoying a glimpse of Phuket’s rich history and many fabulous in-land and beach destinations.

Participants were also treated to live music and welcome drinks upon arrival, plus a whole spread of local fare to sample, prepared by the hotel’s team of highly experienced chefs.

Vice News: created by and for a connected generation VICE - One of the leading cutting edge media outlets globally VICE has shed light on many stories which other media Gants wouldn’t cover. Much of this reporting is due to the onset of the internet and the ability to cover many more stories than a short 60 mate news segment would have the time to cover.

The onset of youtube has greatly opened the doors for the coverage of incurable stories and events and has shed light on many thousands of individuals which would never make it into t limelight of main stream media. VICE was started as a small magazine in the 1980’s has grown in popularity over the decades due to it’s unbiased reporting of events happening around the globe. The draw into VICE is also that it cover non-mainstream stories happening right now around the globe, many of which I’m sure you didn’t know were going on right now.

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Shortly after sunset, the festivities culminated in a fabulous dinner celebration, when the guests enjoyed a sumptuous set dinner, along with a whole evening of local entertainment. Included in the entertainment line up were traditional musical performances by students Sian Nan and Satta Kinnara Phu Pate from Ratchaphat and Prince of Songkla Universities, plus singing by the hotel owner’s company.

The mid-scale Novotel brand offers travellers an ‘easy-living experience’, with spacious and modular rooms, stand-out meeting facilities and a commitment to guest well-being.

Featuring 180 spacious rooms and suites with city, mountain and bay views, the hotel’s stylish rooms offer premium bathroom amenities, LCD TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi and minibars. For wellness, fitness and relaxation, the hotel has a spa, gym and an indoor pool.

An elegant counterpoint to the abundant street fare outside the hotel, the all-day dining restaurant, AMOR, serves delicious local and international cuisine, and the Sino-Portuguese-inspired Estrela Sky Lounge offers breathtakingly panoramic views of the city, the bay and the mountains, while the chic lobby lounge, LUA, is an inviting rendezvous point.

For meetings, events and conferences, the hotel can accommodate up to 850 guests in its state-of-the-art Grand Ballroom with vaulted ceilings, and offers four additional meeting rooms.

For reservations, please e-mail H9932-RE@accor.com, call +66 (0) 76-397-777, or visit www.novotel.com/9932

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KRABI ACTIVITIES

Thai Cooking Class at Ao Nang Thai Cookery School

Scuba diving and snorkeling at Scuba addicts

If you want to take home some techniques of the famous Thai cuisine, you must stop off at Ao Nang Thai Cookery School, operating since 2001. Learn how to cook Royal Thai Cuisine with experienced chefs who will take you step by step through each recipe with the exotic herbs and spices that make Thai cuisine one of the world’s culinary delights.

Scuba diving in Krabi is how diving is meant to be – Safe, Fun and Relaxed. Visibility is generally very good (12-35m), the water is warm (28-30 degrees), minimal equipment is needed, and there is always something new to see.

Sow, one of the main instructors at Ao Nang, has ten years’ experience as a chef in several of Thailand’s large five star hotels and restaurants. At Ao Nang Thai Cookery School, you will get to choose the dishes you wish to learn to cook. Impress your friends when you return home with green Thai curry fragrant soups or stir fried chicken with cashew nuts, spring rolls, chicken satay, pad thai and many more recipes.

When the cooking is all done, you can sit and enjoy all of your hard work. Ao Nang Thai Cookery School is just the thing you need when you want a break from the beach. Come discover the authentic Thai culture.

Scuba Addicts Dive Centre offers diving and snorkeling adventures for all ages and abilities, and are tailored to suit your individual or group needs. Their aim is to make your scuba diving holiday in Ao Nang fun and memorable by discovering famous dive sites such as Phi Phi Islands, the King Cruiser Wreck/Shark Point Marine Sanctuary and the clear, secluded waters of numerous local islands of Krabi.

They also offer night dives, cavern diving and Liveaboard trips to the Similan Islands.

REAL ROCKS CLIMBING RAILAY Rock Climbing is fun for everyone! Let Real Rocks show you how you can get to the top!

Sport Climbing Instructors are Certified and Licensed to Teach Climbing daily, including beginner- advanced courses. Kids (5 years old and up) climbing & caving tours available.

We are one of the top rated activities in the area with excellent reviews! With more than 16 years of experience, we strive each day to continue to be Railay Beach and Krabi’s premier climbing school.

Open everyday 7am-5pm Phone number : +66 (0)9 5743 3325 www.realrocksclimbing.com

Phone number : +66 (0) 75 637 394 http://www.scuba-addicts.com/

Phone number : +66 (0) 81 415 9358 / +66 (0) 75 695 478 www.aonangthaicookeryschool.com

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Enjoy a unique show at Blue Dragon Cabaret

Horseback riding at Krabi Nature Horseriding

marina Yoga

Enjoy an amazing show with beautiful costumes, fun dancing, and great lip syncing.

The Blue Dragon Cabaret show is a must see with very professional Lady Boys. Blue Dragon is the first cabaret show in Krabi, and is very entertaining to watch. Located in Ao Nang’s Center Point on the third floor, three one-hour shows are scheduled nightly – 8 pm, 9.30 pm and 11 pm.

Have you ever dreamed of a romantic horse ride on the beach with the one you love? Have you dreamed of escaping your busy lifestyle for a relaxing holiday with your family or friends ? Then Krabi Nature Horseriding is the place for you.

Take a break from the beach and try another way to enjoy your holidays. Relax, take a deep breath, and head to Marina Yoga.

Marina Yoga offers a systematic and flexible approach to yoga that will suit all your needs.

The practice integrates the use of postures (Asana), breathing (Pranayama), relaxation (Shavasana), and meditation (Dhana) to relieve pain, prevent injuries, and promote general well-being.

Phone number : + 66 (0) 99 561 5684 www.bluedragoncabaret.com

Owner Khun Pan will help you explore and discover Krabi by horseriding along the white sandy beaches and and beautiful Thai countryside, and even swimming with horses by high tide. Choose a one hour trek, a two hours trek, a half day trip or a whole day trip.

Krabi Nature Horseriding offers a variety of horseriding activities suitable for all the levels.

Horses are selected to match your riding skills to ensure that you will enjoy your ride.

Open everyday 8.30am-4.30pm Phone number : 075 662 305 0810 085 9627 / 087 272 6134 www.krabidir.com/krabinaturehorseriding

Yoga practice is the best way to workout, tone your muscles, get you in shape fast, and develop your « whole person » by putting the emphasis on awareness and control. The incorporation of mind and body helps to lower both physical and mental stress. Yoga is a unique exercise that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, strength, or flexibility.

At Marina Yoga, no more aches and pains – you will gain energy instead of losing it and at the end of the class you will feel amazing and definitely want to come back.

Phone number : +66 (0)94-320-5335 www.marinayoga.com

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Soul food....

Love your food and let your food love you...

The world rotates around food. Whether we will admit it or not much of the time we spend in our life is rallied around food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, holidays, merry making, social gatherings, physical health, emotional comfort, travelling, snack time, energy reboot. You name it and we can place food in the equation somewhere. But how are we relating to our food? Do we find ourselves eating to live or living to eat?

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ore and more people today have found themselves bound by varying degrees to food addiction. Some more controlling than others and some more self destructive than others. Never the less food addictions can wreack havoc on ones life and the lives of those surrounding this individual. These people find themselves locked within themselves emotionally and feeling held prisoner to a body that is showing physical signs that there is a problem that goes far deeper than the skin they're in.

Food addiction reveals itself in my forms. From the outside looking in most people feel that people who are overweight, lack life luster or physical fitness, assume that they are simply over eaters. There may be some truth to this but there's a deeper back story. People are becoming more and more educated about proper foods available today. But for many decades most have just been eating and living on what their societies provide and promote. In a day and age of fast food, refined and processed food it's no wonder that there are hundreds of thousands suffering from food addiction; both physically and psychologically.

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Today we are having to discover or rediscover that it is okay and even important to have a relationship with our food, yes a relationship with food. When you hear the coined phrase soul food it is a warranted one. For centuries food preparation would happen by individuals gathering in a place together where they would swap stories with one another, laugh, cry and share in the intimacies of life with one another.

All the while they were preparing the meal of the day. Many people spent time hunting and gathering the foods that they would prepare so there was thanksgiving involved and they put their heart and soul, yes soul into the food that they were fortunate enough to have to eat.

Today, most aren't aware of where their foods are even coming from. They don't understand the painstaking process of what took place before eventually passing through their pallet. The joy of preparing a meal does wonders to your emotions if you understand the process and the benefits of the foods you are endulging in.

I want to give you some slack if you are that person who says, "I just cannot seem to break the habit of eating certain foods that I know are bad for me". You're right! Many processed foods today are designed and engineered to do

just that; create a habit and addiction. They are designed to raise the 'feel good' sensation you have when eating them. This creates an addictive habitual routine of always wanting to go back to those certain refined and processed foods.

However, these addictive habits can be broken and here's how. Take a look below at how you can finally learn to love the foods you eat and feel the love from them in return.

What is food anyway?

Ask yourself the question, "what am I eating"?

Discover what foods provide your body proper building materials for health and eat more of them. On the same note discover food that does harm to the body and eat less of them.

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Allow yourself one week of sugar free processed food. WHAT? What I mean is this; only consume sugar from natural sources and not artificial ones. Sugar from honey, dates, figs, fruits, etc. This suggestion is directed towards processed sugars and not other processed ingredients. Let's take it one step at a time.

Keep a journal. Begin writing about the food you are eating and how you feel about it. Imagine having a conversation with a carrot or apple; what would you be saying. Too, what would you be talking about with a slice of cheesecake or a greasy hamburger. Be honest with yourself and disclose in your journal how you look and relate to food.

Give yourself a break. If you begin to understand and accept that there are times that you are not going to eat like a super health nut. When you don't the guilt and shame is less consumng. Your emotions won't be as easily triggered into going deeper down the rabbits hole of harmful selfindulgence.

The truth will set you free. Now you know that food effects your body and your emotions.

When you cooperate with your mind and body concerning the food you eat you will be able to make better decisions about your food choices.

Not all of the decisions you make are only based on emotion some of them simply are chemical compounds within the body crying out to be saciated.

Go crazy! Now this might seem crazy but start talking to your food. I make it a habit of giving thanks for my food. If it is food that I know is great for my body I will look at it and say, "Thanks for taking good care of me" or "I'm celebrating you today" and them gobble, gobble, gobble. Down the hatch it goes.

Zina is the founder of “i AM WOMAN�.

Educating woman to discover their health and beauty from the inside out; overcome weight issues, sickness and disease. Those wanting to discover a life of overall health and personal well-being. Want to know more?

Contact: info@getjuicedforlife.com or info@iamwoman.fit

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Enjoy Fine wines, whiskey, sake and imported beers in the atmosphere of a classic 4 star wine bar.

A wide seleccon of ďŹ ne wine from around the globe, single malt whiskeys from Scotland and Japan not found elsewhere in Krabi.

Come join our weekly wine and food promooons each Friday, wine tassngs and sports weekends.

Full food menu by Chef Umberto and BB Bistro—Italian fare at its best!

WWW.LAITHAI-RESORT.COM Tel: 075-637281.

Lo Located at the Lai Thai Luxury Condominiums facebook.com/ TheGrapeEscapeWineSakeBar

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Put out that butt

Cigarette’s something we’re all used to seeing for generations now, something we all accept, but most of us know of their danger yet many still engage in the activity of smoking.

In Krabi (and Thailand as a whole) the tobacco industry has been growing for decades, this growth has greatly increased by the ease of access to them throughout the country as well as their price which although has been increasing steadily over the years is still very cheap as for as global standards are concerned.

Single cigarettes have been sold commonly throughout the country and these make it easy for people to buy only 1 or 2 cigarettes at a time and also make it easier for kids with only a little money to buy cigarettes and get hooked earlier.

This practice is now illegal across the kingdom.

Local convenience shops across the country who formerly sold single cigarettes have now given up the practice and are only selling more expensive per pack cigarettes. This is a step in the right directly for the kingdom of Thailand to reduce cigarette smoking throughout the kingdom.

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HEROIC FITNESS CLUB NEW BAKERY IN TOWN

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Freshly baked breads, pastries and cakes available to order from Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi’s new bakery.

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To place your order or for more information please contact: bcckbr@chr.co.th

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Mai or ‘old wooden house’ as it’s known in Thai has become the household name for a fantastic local restaurant here in Krabi. Allow us to reveal the secret recipe to this amazing establishment.

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Over 25 year ago, before Krabi was a tourist destination, Ruen Mai’s owner Khun Liang was not concerned with opening a restaurant that catered towards a foreign palette.

He wanted to capture the pure essence of what the traditional flavors are for Southern Thai cuisine and offer these dishes at an affordable price. He wanted to couple this with an ambiance that made patrons feel at home.

Now, a staple in the Krabi community, Ruen Mai has, over the past 25 years, moved three times to and from various locations throughout Krabi Town.

Ruen Mai has now found a new home in the suburbs of Krabitown. Quiet, peaceful and homey is the theme of Ruen Mai in it’s new home on Sai Thai. It is a tranquil haven of comfort.

The current restaurant was designed and built by a renowned architect and builder who also happens to be a Krabi local wishing to remain anonymous.

His work is one of the key components that gives Ruen Mai it’s delightful local feel. The primary building material used in the construction of Ruen Mai is bamboo sourced from all over Thailand but only specific pieces were used in the construction of the building.

The restaurant roof resembles a large straw hat that sits atop a hardwood floor, comfortably spotted with dinner tables. The whole structure is extended over a maze of canals and ponds, which are home to a variety of tilapia, catfish and other local fish.

The menu is full of sumptuous dishes, from the burned eggplant in coconut soup (a favorite for vegetarians) to the sautéed shrimp in tamarind sauce (our personal favorite), but don’t feel limited by these dishes, as every dish is delicious and amazing at Ruen Mai.

If you’re interested in trying truly authentic Southern Thai cuisine in an ambiance that will soothe your heart, take the short trip out to Sai Thai, on the way to Krabi Town. It’s only about a 10-minute drive from Ao Nang center.

Because this treasure of a restaurant is so popular, reservations are often recommended. To make a reservation please call 089-288-3232

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DIVE IN

Krabi’s coastline spreads over 300 kilometers, making it a great place to find new beaches and get wet while exploring the underwater paradise that surrounds us.

If you prefer to go a little deeper and stay longer, you can try SCUBA diving. The entire bay area is quite shallow with most diving locations less than 30 meters in depth. The life underwater is rich and incredibly diverse, with hundreds of different fish, corals and mammals to discover. There are blacktop reef sharks, leopard sharks, numerous parrot fish, pipe fish, nudibranchs and of course the friendly clown fish (or more commonly known as nemo fish).

The underwater world is rich in life, but it is up to us to help preserve it for future generations, so please be considerate with your trash whether you are on a boat or on a beach and always look for a trash bin to dispose of your waste.

Thank you!

JUNE

TIDE TABLES KRABI

Over 150 islands dot the coastline, offering a plethora of safe havens for fish and coral to live and grow.

A number of these islands are only rock outcroppings without any beaches, making them ominous and stunning to look at and great for snorkeling and to experience the amazing underwater life. There are many soft and hard corals that grow underwater and provide small cracks and crevices for fish and small crustaceans to hide in. If you have the breath in you and have the desire, you can head out on a snorkeling expedition and dive in to see what you can find!

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Diver’s Inn Steak House

(ENGLISH SPEAKING DOCTOR)

We offer juicy Australian Angus Steaks and delicious Thai & Seafood together with a nice selection of imported wines and international beers.

Our menu is available in English, Deutsch, Svenska, Suomi, 中文, 한국어, русский and 日本語

Eyelid surgery 15,000 THB Botox (price per unit) 150 THB Hyaluronic with vitamins 2,500 THB per dose Facelift thread lift) from 8000 THB Breast augmentation from 80,000 THB

SCB Bank

Diver’s Inn

Mc Donalds

AoNang Villa

OPEN EVERY DAY

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Ao Nang Beach road

For reservation call: 089-587-3533 (eng/ger) www.krabi-divers-inn.com

Est 2000

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Nadivan Apartm a ents

SO I8

Exotiq Property

T O KRABI T OWN

PhuPimaan Resort

Andakiri villas

Emerald GYM Muay Thai Center

German Beer Gardern

Krabi Apartments

Ao Nang Whisky

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Glur Hostel

Pams Pub

POST OFFICE Babaji Hostel

Ao Nang Mosque

rant stau

The Lai Thai Condominium

le Re Nood Boat SOI 13

The Earth Cafe The D ive

Diver’s Inn

Foodies

T O KRABI T OWN

Ao Nang Travel & Tour

Tetris Hotel

U&P Bakery

Andamana Beach Club

T O FOSSIL SHELL BEACH

WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY MARKET

T O KRABI T OWN

Jungle Village

AO NANG SCHOOL

MONDAY-TUESDAY FRIDAY MARKET

AO NAMMAO VILLAGE

A O N AMMAO PIER

BOATS TO PHRANANG KRABI & RAILAY BEACH

Centara Grand Resort and Villas

Centara

Ao Nang Mountain View

Vipa Resort

Real Rocks Climbing School

Ao Nang Haven GH Ao Nang Paradise Resort

Entertainment Bamboo Restaurants

First Standard Clinic Wattanapat Clinic

McDonalds

Plaza Buffet Starbucks

Ao Nang Villa

The

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Krabi Heritage Resort

Peace Laguna Resort

Somkiet Buri Resort Taj Palace

The Massaman Spaghetti House

The

AO NANG VILLAGE

Fullmoon House

KITDEE MEDIA & DESIGN (Krabi Magazine)

CTOP Nice Nature Homes Nice Day Resort

Cobra Show

Thai Village Resort

The Hilltop Restaurant

Condominium

Emerald

Oceanmart Bernies

Walking Street BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH

BEACH ROAD

Haagan Daaz

CENTER POINT

Lae Lay Grill AONANG Restaurant VIEWPOINT

Umberto’s

Italian Kitchen

t Theshi Hu Su

Azzurra Restaurant Jeanette's Restaurant

SupsaengDao Resort

THURSDAY MARKET

Klong Haeng Mosque

TOURIST POLICE

Devanna place

Luna Bar

Krabi Resort

Krabi Spesialisten Carnivore Steakhouse

Palm Paradise Emerald Gardens ChaWan Resort Pavilion Queen's Bay

SATURDAY MARKET

KLONG HAENG VILLAGE

Ao Nang Muay Thai Stadium

WALKING STREET MARKET ON WEDNESDAY

Ao Nang Gardens

Sabai Resort

Tip Anda

Resort & Restourant

BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH

Burger King

BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH

SEAFOOD STREET

Ao Nang Beach Resort

T O K L ONG M UANG

ST.AGNES CHURCH

Mandawee

Natin Spicy Garden

T O KLONG MUANG

Connecting Krabi Tour

HOLD ME CLOSE Tsunami Memorial Sculpture

Ben Beach Bar

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NATIONAL PARK

NOPPHARAT THARA PIER, BOATS TO KOH LANTA, KOH PHI PHI, PHUKET

Hippy Bar

Sabai Residence

Ayudhya Suites

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Dining guide / Krabi

CARNIVORE | STEAK & GRILL Soi Klong Haeng opposite Thai Village Resort, Ao Nang.

DA CARLA | ITALIAN & THAI Noppharathara Beach, inside Sabai Resort.

The quality of what this kitchen produces is extremely hard to beat - and the experience of the owner Gidi is evident. All main courses come with salad and a choice of thirteen different side dishes that include homemade french fries and mashed potatoes to die for.

As well as great thai food, this is the place for some real-deal homemade pasta just like it should be made. Great meat selection too, with quality steak and the freshest seafood you could hope to find.

Average price: 400-900+THB

Average price: 250+THB

What to Try: The “Carnivore” signature Steak

What to Try: The hand-filled ravioli

Free WiFi?: Yes

Free WiFi?: Yes

Opening Hours: Open daily from 3pm - 11pm.

Opening Hours: Daily from 7:30am - 2:30pm and 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Tel:+66 (0)75661061

Tel: +66 (0)75637791

Website: www.carnivore-thailand.com

Website: www.sabairesort.com

VENEZIA {SOFITEL | ITALIAN & SEAFOOD

U & P | HOME MADE BAKERY

200 Moo.3 Klong Muang Beach, Tambon Nongtalay, Muang, Krabi SOFITEL KRABI PHOKEETHRA GOLF & SPA RESORT’S Ristorante Venezia serves up gourmet cuisine featuring traditional Italian recipes, pizzas straight from the wood-fired oven and a large selection of wines from all over the globe.

401/4 Ao Nang, Krabi. End of Na Thai Road.

One of the very few bakeries in town that bakes a good loaf of bread, U&P also have a great array - and display - of pastries, cakes, flatbreads, rolls, buns and even breadsticks to choose from.

Lunchtime is sorted with great selection of western and thai dishes.

Dining is available either indoors or on the outdoor terrace, al fresco style, with panoramic views of the ocean and tropical gardens.

Average price: 400++THB What to Try: Special selection of Rissoto’s by our Italian Chef Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 6pm - 11pm Tel: +66 (0)75 627 800 Website: www.sofitel.com/6184

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What to Try: Any of the sandwiches Free WiFi?: Yes Average Price: 100THB Opening Hours: 6am - 5pm Tel.: 081-8956670 www.krabi-magazine.com

Dining guide / Krabi

RUEN MAI | AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN THAI CUISINE UMBERTO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN| ITALIAN & SEAFOOD 117 Moo 2, Sai Thai, Muang Krabi

Located in the lobby level of Alisea boutique hotel, Klong Heang Rd. Ao Nang

Umberto’s Italian Kitchen is a newly opened restaurant in Ao Nang Ruen Mai, “old wooden house” in Thai, was built for Thai people to featuring a wide array of traditional Italian dishes complimented of fresh represent the most authentic Southern Thai cuisine.

Andaman seafood and imported Australian steaks.

Three years ago, the restaurant was relocated to its current location, just outside of Krabi Town and Ao Nang.

Come and be amazed by the range of dishes.

Average price: 250THB What to Try: burnt eggplant, Free WiFi?: Yes

Average Price: 200 - 600+ What to Try: The Seafood pasta Wifi: Yes Opening Hours: 11am-10pm

Opening Hours: Daily from 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm

Tel: 084 627 2991

Tel: +66 (0)75 621 387

Website: www.umbertorestaurant.com

PALM COURT | THAI & INTERNATIONAL 182 Moo 3 soi 8, Tamboon Ao Nang, A. Muang Krabi 81180

AO NANG BUFFET | THAI & WESTERN 328, Moo 2, Tambol Aonang, Amphor Muang, Krabi

Palm Court is located on Ao Nang soi 8, Offering a range of dining options from a mouth watering seafood buffet and succulent steaks to traditional Thai cuisine and general Asian food. Palm court has something for everyone. The menu is designed daily as per the theme of the night.

Monday & Friday: Seafood Thursday & Sunday: Cowboy Tuesday: Thai Saturday: Italian Wednesday: Wok on fire Average price: 350 THB

What to Try: A little of everything

What to Try: The theme of the night

Free WiFi?: Yes

Free WiFi?: Yes

Average Price: 459THB

Opening Hours:6pm-10:30pm

Opening Hours: 6pm - 10pm

Tel: 075-626-222

Tel.:075 626888

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Our daily dinner buffet serves endless portions of BBQ, sushi, western favorites, and Thai cuisine. We have something for everyone, eat to your heart’s content for 459+THB, with kids always eating for free.

Conveniently located next door to McDonald’s in Ao Nang with both indoor and outdoor seating available.

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DIVER’S INN | GERMAN & STEAKHOUSE Ao Nang, opposite the Siam Commercial Bank, Near Mc Donalds.

Enjoy Australian Angus steaks, duck or chicken breasts as well as pork tenderloins.

You can also enjoy traditional German and Belgian beers or a nice imported wine like a German Riesling as you munch on tasty appetizers such as tempura shrimp or maybe a full plate of steamy spare ribs.

ANDAMANA BEACH CLUB | THAI-BEACH CLUB 328, Moo 2, Ao Nang,, Krabi Town 81000 The Andamana Beach Club will impress anyone coming for a visit as it has been built with twisted bamboo stalks and large overhangings roofs.

The beach club is truly a unique place to dine on those hot afternoons.

Open to public all year around and only a quick 5 minutes’ drive to Ao Nang towards the Fossil Beach.

Average price: 150 – 900+ THB What to Try: The Angus steaks Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 11am - 11pm Tel (Th/En): + 66 (0)75-637 297 Tel (En/Ger): + 66 (0) 89 587 3533

Average price: 200

LIMONCELLO | ITALIAN FOOD

THE HILLTOP | FINE THAI

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort on Klong Muong Beach Limoncello offers a comfortable and casual ambience with stunning views over the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, where guests can choose between the cool comfort of the air-conditioned dining area or enjoy the sea breezes that waft across the outdoor terrace.

Average price: 190-420THB What to Try: VITELLO-TONATO Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 10:30pm Tel: +66 (0)75 628 000 Website: www.dusitthanikrabi.com

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What to Try: Pad Thai Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 10am-21pm Tel: 075-66-2232

99 Moo 3, Ao Nang Krabi The Hilltop Restaurant is located on one of the most phenomenal perches for a panoramic sunset.

Pamper yourselves with fresh Andaman lobsters, king prawns, crabs and giant oysters carefully chosen and prepared. Try new mouth-watering dishes such as ‘duck, the hilltop style’ and ‘southern curry with crabmeat & local herbs’’.

Average price: 400-900+THB What to Try: Southern Crab Curry, Duck The Hilltop Style Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 11am - 12am Tel: +66 (0)75 637 195 Website: www.thehilltopaonang.com www.krabi-magazine.com

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The Hostel Explosion:

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T h e N e w Wa y o f T r a v e l i n g

Just as recently as 2010 nobody had really heard of hostels in Thailand. Hostels have been a key and vital part of travel in Europe for several decades in some form or other and the market had become very developed.

When Pak Up Hostel decided to turn the old Krabi school into a 100 bed backpackers hostel, people looked on in disbelief, thinking ‘why would anyone pay 250THB for a ONE BED surrounded by strangers and even sharing toilets and shower cubicles?’

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years on and the advantages of hostels have now become strikingly clear: social cohesion. Backpackers are all looking to develop friendships and meet new people while partying hard and adventuring even harder. That is what the modern hostel is expected to offer. Forget dingy private rooms with no air con and dirty sheets. Enter the hostel scene. When Pak Up Hostel first opened it’s doors on 3 November 2010, customers would enter the building and look on in disdain as we tried to charge a whole 150THB for one bed in a room of 10 people. Move on 6 years and we now have a multitude of unique and interesting hostels all vying for the young and fun backpacker.

For good reason too. Beforehand, one would be forced to search widely for interaction. Nowadays, just head down to the hostel bar where activities galore await you and guaranteed friendships will follow. Everything is set up to facilitate social interactions. It makes traveling less

intimidating for the uninitiated and hostel staff are often highly trained entertainers skilled in the art of mixing people up from all nationalities.

This does not however, as critics like to suggest, take anything away from the authentic traveling experience. Fantastic tours are offered at reasonable prices taking backpackers to places only the most adventurous would have found.

With the increase in competition comes an increase in quality of genuinely authentic and quality experiences. To survive as a hostel these days, one must cater to the increasingly savvy backpacker who will see right through a scam or low quality experience. This can only be a good thing and it is captivating to witness the rapid advances made notably in South East Asia. Bangkok for one offers the best choice and quality of hostels in the world. Some places can hardly be described as hostels as they see to resemble more like 4 star resorts, albeit often at a social cost. The heart of hostels should always focus on social and not aesthetics although both can be attained with the ever increasing number of entrepreneurial individuals opening new hostels everywhere in South East Asia. The emphasis is on them to provide exactly what the customer wants, when they want it and at what cost they are willing to pay.

What could possibly be bad about that? Long live the Hostel, for the Hostel is far from dead.

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AO NANG'S NEW ZIPLINE PARK

SO MANY WAYS TO FLY!!!

64 MOO 2. AO NANG, MUANG KRABI 81180 9AM.-5PM. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK WWW.AONANGFIORE.COM

66-75695522-3 OR 66-930681721

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sicily By. Derek Jeelander

This not-so-small island in the Mediterranean lays in-between Tunisia and Italy and has had a varied and remarkable history through the ages.

Sicily has earned our pick of the season for places to visit (after Krabi that is of course).

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From the people, the landscape, the history, the beaches and most of all the food, Sicily has a special energy about it and should not be overlooked on your vacation wish list.

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S

icily, the largest island in the Mediterranean has led an interesting and varied life over the past millennia.

With archeological evidence dating back to the 12th century B.C.E., it is one of the older settled areas in the region. Although there has been evidence of civilizations existing in Sicily as far back as the 13th century B.C.E., the vast majority of archeological evidence didn’t spring up until around 1200-1100 B.C.E. when settlements of the Phoenician’s were uncovered.

The Phoenicians enjoyed roughly 300 years of rule over the Western ares of Sicily, occupying the fishing grounds off the coasts as well as setting up the salt mines - which are still in operation today. It wasn’t until later in the 8th century B.C.E. when the Greeks began setting up colonies of their own all around the island.

Arriving some 300 years after the Phonecians, the Greeks had the disadvantage of territorial occupation. This made no difference in history, for what the Greeks lacked in time, they made up for in blood. Many of the Phoenician settlements were found to be slaughtered or simply ‘bred-out’ by new Greek inhabitants.

Later the Greek settlements grew to large cities, the most notable was Syracuse in the South East.

They enjoyed relative dominance over the island for some 400 years until the Northern African empire of Carthage came into conflict. Soon after the first and second Sicilian wars between the Greeks and the Carthaginians, the Romans attacked the islands now weakened armies and overtook Sicily in 242 B.C.E. and remained in control until the fall of the Roman empire around 450.

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After the fall of the Roman empire Sicily changed hands numerous times, it passed from the Roman empire to the Vandals (present day Germany) to the Byzintines, to the Arabs, then the Normans (vikings), the Spanish, the Bourbons, back to the Germans and now under the rule of Italy.

The island has had a varied history to say the least, it goes to show the vast range of people who currently live in Sicily, what they look like, what they eat and who they are. For example Sicily’s prime traditional dish; fish with Cous Cous is actually of middle eastern descent. The main government building in Palermo is called the Norman house, and numerous ancient temples and ruins of Greek origin can be seen throughout the countryside. These are the remnants of past rulers over the island and show how the islands current state has been shaped during these periods of rule.

We visited the island recently and wanted to highlight some of the must see spots while visiting.

First and foremost I’d like to say this is no small island, with 25,711Sq. Kilometers, covered in rolling hills and home to Europes largest active volcano, Sicily is a place where you and get lost and find yourself overwhelmed at the sheer amount of places to visit and things to do.

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in the islands’ north west region and is home to about 1,500,000 inhabitants. It features the Palermo cathedral which is the largest Christian church on the island and lays on top of 9,000 catacombs.

Just to the West of Palermo, is a small town of Trapani. Founded some 2,000 years ago, this town became well known for it’s salt mines which are still in use today where fresh sea salt can be bought.

Looking for some medieval mountain top castles boasting 360 degrees of panoramic views?

Well, just outside Trapani is the famous Erice (Pronounced Edishe). The original timing of the towns inception is not clear, it is thought to have been built sometime better the 7th and 5th centuries B.C.E. under Greek rule. The town can be accessed by driving or by funicular cable car between Trapani and Erice. Either way it takes about 10-15 minutes to reach the top. The city sits on top of a large mountain overlooking the town of Trapani at about 751 meters in elevation.

Get lost on the intricately designed cobblestone

walking streets which was make up the majority of the city. Just make sure you bring good walking shoes as you’ll do plenty while exploring Erice.

Fancy stunning rich blue Mediterranean waters? There are 2 must visit spots for your fix.

San Vito Lo Copo.

Highly regarded as Italy’s best beach, San Vito is loved by locals and tourists alike as the water is crystal clear and not terribly deep so it’s great for kids as well. There are towering mountain just to the Northern side of the beach offering a certain dwarfing sensation over the area. If you visit this beach, don’t forget to try the Fredo Caldo.

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Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Volcano anyone?

Just South of the San Vito Lo Copo beach town a truly amazing nature reserve boasting som of the most spectacular scenery the island offers.

Stretching 8 kilometers along the northern coastline, the Zingero Nature Reserve is home to many small beaches, museums (maintained by the reserve) all of which are connected together by a walking path stretching from one end of the nature reserve to the other. It’s not a difficult way but probably not the easiest for children under 4 years old. Although, you can just take your kids on a part of the walk and not the whole length of the reserve. Walking on the path you will step on well work limestone so worn and have short arm palms brush your face, hold onto locally made tree railings and get the chance to look over the coastline and gaze out at boats carousing the coastline and exploring the various inlets which dot the region.

Mt. Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano in Europe standing at an impressive 3,350 meters, which rockets up towards the sky, towering over the few smaller mountains which call Sicily home. It’s an active volcano meaning it can technically erupt any minute, in fact nearly every day it’s got an active plume extending over the landscape and up into the clouds, making it a stunning place to take photos of.

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Onto the ruins.

Although there are a few places worth visiting (Segesta, Selinunte and Agrigento) if you want to catch a glimpse into the past, we had the best time in Agrigento, which is in the middle of the southern edge of the island. It’s home to some of the largest and most intact temples on the island.

Most worth a visit to the ‘Valley of the temples’ apply named as it was home to over 10 temples in it’s time of greatness, still today remnants of many of these temples can be seen. 2 of the largest temples are still over 60% intact.

That’s not all Etna has to offer though, the top of the mountain also receives an annual 6 meters of snowfall, making skiing a possibility on this hot island. Imaging skiing on a volcano, while looking out at the mediterranean ocean and maybe having the chance of seeing hot lava from the chair lift as well, sounds too good to be true?

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BIKE

R O A R I N G

I N T O

T O W N

Last month saw Ao Nang’s annual Bike Week extravaganza come and go with chrome, loud pipes and plenty of beer and partying.

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H E R E

T H E Y

WEEK C O M E .

The Ao Nang Bike week has become somewhat of a tradition in our little beach town, drawing in crowds from all over the province and far beyond.

In fact a good number of visitors come from Trang, Phuket, Koh Samui, Nikkon si Thammarat and many more far off destinations. This goes to show the dedication and love these riders have for the events they partake in. While these events can draw in some unwanted bad apples, for the most part the attendees are great, upstanding and honest individuals who are only looking for likeminded people to share a beer with and talk some gear head shop.

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First established in America, the birthplace of the chopper, these bike weeks have taken the planet by storm. Some of the larger global events draw in crowds of well over 200,000 riders. From Sturgis and Daytona, to Lake Faak in Germany and Singapore, Harley Davidson events and rallies draw people from all over the planet and from a range of demographics.

Asia has been a hotspot for growth of the Harley Davidson brand as well as other iconic names such as Honda and Yamaha creating chopper style bikes. The region has been experienced an economic boom for the past 2 decades making the bikes easier to buy for people from nearly all Asian countries. There is also a certain desire for Western culture permeating the Asian mentality, that being said a great symbol of the West are iconic chopper motorcycles. Therefore one can only see how these events have been springing up all across Asia.

Ao Nang’s popular bike week has been growing in popularity over it’s seven year life. It started as a small rally and has since grown into a much larger event event drawing an audience from throughout Southern Thailand.

Some facts about Harley Davidson: - The company was started in 1903 by William Harley and Arthur Davidson in Milwaukee - The first bikes manufactured by the pair were built on a bicycle frame and features a 116cc engine - in 1905 a harley davidson bike won a race for the first time - in 1917 the official Harley Davidson race division was set up - In WWI half of all bikes used were Harley Davidson bikes - In 2010, a Harley Davidson XR1200 broke the long distance motorcycle jump world record, jumping 183.7 feet (a record that was once held

by Evel Kneivel in 1975 & Bubba Blackwell in 1999).

Harley Davidson is an iconic brand in the world of motorcycle enthuasists, it’s a household name and a respected one as it seems to inspire people to go where they thought not possible, to venture on in the face of danger or adversity.

The brand of Harley Davidson has inspired other manufactures to create similar chopper styled vehicles which can be seen in great numbers at the of the bike weeks throughout Thailand. In Krabi a large Honda presence was in force with shadows and customs choppers with Honda engines, Kawakasi vulcan’s could be found (although not in great numbers) as well.

Next years Ao Nang bike week will be a great event and we hope you can partake in the event.

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COME TO WHERE THE PARTY IS

CENTER POINT

NIGHT CLUBS | LIVE MUSIC | BARS | DANCE

WALKING STREET

GREAT FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND ALL YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS, COME AND TAKE LOOK AT THE NUMEROUS TREASURES THE WALKING STREET HAS TO OFFER.

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CAPRISTTA Z: THE RIGHT SOLUTION Here comes the latest capsule coffee machine from BoncafĂŠ: Capristta Z performs the dual functions of making coffee and tea within a single unit. Simple, smart, and innovative, owning one is a guaranteed way of getting consistently tasteful coffee with fine, golden crema at just the push of a button.

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he Capristta Z's look is not bad either.

Sharp and compact, Capristta Z is designed to fit into any setting, whether in a kitchen, a hotel mini bar, or a small office. Choose from the three colors--black, white, and red-or mix and match your way among them all.

Now, it is easier than ever to have that perfect cup of coffee or tea before beginning a new day outside. It takes just seconds!

And BoncafĂŠ has prepared a range of coffee and tea capsules from the best ingredients for your everyday indulgence. We will share with you more about these signature capsules in the next issue.

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thai talk

Hello (m) / (f)

Sawadee Krap / sawadee kaa

Thank you (m) / (f)

khopoon krap / khopoon kaa

How are you?

I’m fine How much is this?

What is this?

Yes No

Sabai Dee Mai? Sabai Dee A Nee Tao Rai? Nee a Rai? Chai Mai Chai

I can’t speak Thai

Poot Passa Thai Mai Dai

Sorry/Excuse me

Kor Toht

Can you speak English?

Khun Poot Passa Angrit Dai Mai?

I don’t understand

Mai Khao Jai

Do you understand?

Khao Jai Mai?

Help!

Chooey Dooey!

Spicy

Pet

Not spicy Is that tasty?

Hot (Temperature)

Mai Pet A Roy Mai? Rawn

Cold

Yen

Water

Naam

Where is the restroom/toilet?

Can I have the bill/check?

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WANT TO SEE MORE IN THAILAND TAKE A TRIP WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Krabi, a province of a thousand roads,

Each one leading to a new memory

Find your memory in Krabi on 4 wheels

Rent a car: Tel: 093-658-4415

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FOUR STEPS TO PARADISE

Just off Ao Nang’s coast, visiting the four Islands is the closest, easiest and most popular way to get a better picture of Ao Nang coastline and what it has to offer. If you are short on time and want to see one iconic place in Krabi, we suggest this tour as it offers you a range of breathtaking islands, beautiful beaches as well as a numerous fish and underwater creatures to catch a glimpse of. These Islands, the ones that can be seen on the horizon from the beach, must be at the top of your list of things to do while in Krabi.

Explore unique limestone islands by a traditional long-tail boat. Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and photography are the main activities you will be able to enjoy. Expect plenty of sun, turquoise waters and white sandy beaches lined with palm trees. The tour is aptly named the ‘four island tour’ making it easy o understand what this tour offers. We are going to briefly go over the places you can expect to see while on the trip.

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The Four Islands that make up the tour are: • Koh Gai • Koh Tub • Koh Poda • Railay (Phranang cave)

Koh Gai, named Chicken Island because of its rock formation that looks like the head of a chicken.

One end of the island consists of steep cliffs, while the other end has beautiful beaches along a peninsula. This peninsula gets flooded at high tide, creating a small island. At low tide, you can walk between Koh Gai and Koh Tup. Koh Tup, is only a few hundred meters from Koh Gai and linked to it by a sand bar that is above the surfaces at low tide known in Thai as “Talay Whak”.

Koh Poda, a large Island with a coconut plantation at the center. The boats park at one end of a long beach where you can find toilets and some kiosks selling snacks, mostly Thai food such as grilled chicken and Som Tam (papaya salad), fruits and drinks. This part of the beach can get quite busy, but you can walk for about 20 minutes down the beach, it is really well worth the walk and you will almost certainly find sections of peace.

Last but not least, you will end the tour by visiting Railay Beach. The four main areas of Railay consist of Phranang, West Railay, East Railay, and Ton Sai.

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Phranang Cave is a sacred place to the sea gypsies in the area and you can see many shrines in there. The cave, on the East side of the Railay Bay is famous for its wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Since ancient times, Phranang (meaning “Princess”) Cave has been where fishermen, before going out to sea, have made offerings to the symbolic Phallus of Shiva (known as the “Siwaleung” or “Palad Khik” in Thai).

The fishermen, who say the cave is the home of a mythical sea princess, believe their offerings will bring them success in their fishing and protect them from danger, but what is more remarkable is that the cave contains a large collection of carved wooden phallic symbols, offerings and other objects believed to help with fertility.

East Railay Beach is the docking point for boats arriving from Krabi.

The East Beach is primarily covered in dense mangrove which is unsuitable for swimming. On the Northern end of the waterfront there is a commercial area along a promenade with many restaurants and bars and various services including a Muay Thai school and lower-priced resorts than in West Railay.

West Railay Beach, connected to the East side by paths through the large resorts or by trails through thin jungle cover, is the primary destination for beach-goers. The beach is flanked by high limestone cliffs on either side.

The focal point of West Railay Beach is centered on a short walking street lined with restaurants and shops.

Ton Sai is the place to be for climbers and backpackers with a more rustic character than the glitz of West Railay and the shops and restaurants of the East Railay boardwalk.

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What to do on this tour?

• Explore Chicken Island, where you can enjoy snorkeling and swimming with colorful fish • Visit the Tup Islets, an unseen highlight in Thailand where the sea is gradually separated by a sandbar on which you can walk when the tide recedes • Discover Poda Island and its lovely white sandy beach, ideal for sunbathing and exploring colorful corals and reef fish • Visit Phranang Cave Beach, located on the Railay Peninsula and famous for its fisherman cave and wonderful lagoon • Discover Railay Beach, one of the best beaches in Krabi with its lovely view and nice restaurants to chill out How to take this tour?

As this is one of the main highlights to Krabi this is the easiest and most accessible tour offered in the region. You can find many tourist information booths throughout Ao Nang and Krabi town where you can talk with the attendant and arrange a booking. Prices are usually between 900-1,300thb/ person for the trip (depending on who amenities you wish to have).

Head out and explore the waters around Ao Nang.

We guarantee it you won’t regret it.

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New activity on Phi Phi island

Put on a fin and transform yourself into a new being.

A mysterious creature of stories, novels folklore is now emerging from the waves and offering it’s hand to you.

We’re not talking about a ominous, dangerous creature we’re talking about the friendly and humanlike Mermaid. A new business has just opened on Koh Phi Phi offering your the chance to Swim as a Mermaid, giving you the chance for a truly incredible and beautiful experience. Mermaids costumes for swimming have become more and more popular across the world. It is a growing trend in Europe, the US, Canada and now in South-East Asia and Australia. Thousands of people all across the globe are buying these particular fins and costumes needed to experience the joy of mermaiding. Now you can try this growing activity on Koh Phi Phi.

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The suit is essentially a modified monofin inside a lower body suit that will make swimming and snorkel easier and more fun.

Swimming with a monofin is much faster than conventional swimming, so you can experience a completely new way of moving through the water.

Costumes are available for adults and children from 3 years old and are available in a range of colors and styles. The suits are durable and can be used in a variety of environments, from the oceans, pools or freshwaters environments, you can take mermaiding anywhere. Photosessinos can be arranged by this tour operator, so if you wish to capture the experience to show friends and family back home simply talk with the operator.

Mermaiding is popular for all ages and genders, this is not a girl only activity. Do not be shy, you’r in paradise, on holiday, just because we are adults doesn't mean that we should take ourselves so seriously.

Think outside the box and expose yourself to a new experience, we all need to play! Mermaid snorkeling in the fabulous Maya Bay or a noisy beach pool party, be sure you will be in the spotlight anywhere you try it out.

For little girls who have watched the Disney classic The little mermaid and fell in love with the lead mermaid Ariel, this is your chance to become the iconic star. This dream is easy to bring to life in a mermaid suit in paradise.

Don't miss your chance to be mermaid in Phi Phi island!

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To try on a fin Call: 062-807-4220 or e-mail: alesea.rubanova@yandex.ru

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THE SUNSET ISLAND Koh Lanta consists of two islands, Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Koh Lanta Noi is the smaller of the two and does not have tourist facilities. Visitors travelling by road from the mainland pass through the smaller island on the way to Koh Lanta Yai - the center of it all.

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an Sala Dan village on the north side of the island is Lanta Yai’s commercial center and the pier where visitors arrive on the island. It is a row of shops, seafood restaurants on stilts, dive shops, tour operators, banks, and guest houses that cater to newcomers.

The bulk of the Lanta beaches lie along the west coast – hence it’s often referred to as “The Sunset Island” – and can be reached by road.

Khao Kwang, Khlong Dao, and Phra Ae have long stretches of white sand facing the Andaman sea, while Khlong Khong, Khlong Nin, and Ba Kan Tiang, and other smaller bays take in more dramatic views and are less crowded for swimming. Ba Kantiang Bay has spectacular crystal-clear seawater, soft white sand, romantic sunsets in utmost privacy. It’s the picture of a postcard, symbolizing a luxe hideaway in Lanta for relaxing in natural surroundings.

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Known as Ban San Kau, this sea gypsy’s settlement is based on south-east Lanta Yai. It is there that an old clan of traditional Chao Ley try to preserve a disappearing way of life in this fast-developing island. Once called Ban Si Raya, Old Town was historically a commercial port for Chinese and Arabic trading boats that sailed between the ports of Phuket, Penang, and Singapore. Today it is a village with a few rows of stilted shop houses and home to an ancient community that was established on the island long ago.

It’s a picturesque place dating back 100 years, from the old days of sea trading.

Near the shacks along the coast, local fishermen still dock their longtail boats and make for an authentic snapshot of local life.

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L A N T A NAMASTE AT OASIS YOGA

ENJOY FIRE SHOWS AT WHY NOT BAR

SNORKELING AND FISHING AT LANTA DREAM & PARADISE

Yoga is a great way to take back control over your holistic, mental and emotional health and Oasis Yoga is an exceptional place to do so.

Located right on the beach at Kantiang Bay View Resort, the Why Not Bar host live appearances from popular bands in Thailand and hold beach parties about once a month. With a live band every night, fireshows on the beach and great cocktails, there’s a buzz going on there every night.

Looking to discover the beauty of the Andaman Sea in a friendly and easy going atmosphere then look no further than Lanta Dream & Paradise, a company specialized in private snorkeling and fishing trips.

Situated at Klong Dao Beach, Oasis Yoga welcomes you to discover restorative health with laid back island relaxation and a chill seaside attitude. Whether you are a seasoned yoga practioner or want to try your first practice in a unique atmosphere, Farra Williams, a certified yoga instructor, is here to help you develop the tools to take the peace of holistic health home with you.

Phone number : +66 (0) 85 115 4067 www.oasisyoga-lanta.com

Fire shows at Why Not Bar are some of the best you will see on the island and are a must see during your stay in Koh Lanta.

They normally start after 10pm but if you want a good seat in the bar you will need to get there a little earlier. Just sit, relax and enjoy a laid back atmosphere, great vibe and a very entertaining and welcoming staff.

Phone number : +66 (0) 83 644 1333 www.facebook.com/WhyNotBarKohLanta

Aboard authentic longtail boats with a professional team, Lanta Dream & Paradise offers you unique trips with exclusive itineraries by discovering and exploring the heart of Marine National Parks of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Bamboo and so many more. If you want to cut off of the world for a short time you can choose a camping trip program in Koh Rok and Koh Kradan or pass a fishing day on the sea in Koh Haa with Captain Boo. All tours include transfers go and back from your hotel to the boat, Marine National Park entrance fees, snorkeling equipment, Thai buffet, fresh water, fruits, fishing equipment (for the Fishing Trip), camping tents 2/3 people (for the Camping package), life jackets and insurance for passengers.

Phone number : +66 (0) 890 999 423/ +66 (0) 861 114 054 / +66 (0) 855 790 178 www.lantalongtailboat.sitew.org

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ACTIVITES SCUBA DIVING AT OK CLUB DIVING CENTER

THAI COOKING CLASSES AT TIME FOR LIME

HELP LOCAL ANIMALS AT LANTA ANIMAL WELFARE

If you want to discover scuba diving and the amazing underwater world of Koh Lanta with all its great dive sites and marine life, Ok Club Diving Center will make your dream comes true.

If you are looking to learn how to cook authentic Thai food then you must stop

by Time for Lime where cooking classes are conducted in an open-air beachfront cookery school kitchen by the foodie lover Junie Kovacs.

Rated on Tripadvisor as the No 1. Thing to do on Koh Lanta, Lanta Animal Welfare (LAW) is a non-profit organisation working to relieve the suffering of local animals through sterilization, vaccination and medical care.

Junie started Time for Lime out of a love of food. She wanted to give people amazing food experiences on a full-time basis. Her passion for food led her to create a well designed and laid-back atmosphere for people. Her work is known for its crosscultural and disciplinary surprises.

She also founded Lanta Animal Welfare out of a love of animals and the profits from Time For Lime goes to LAW.

The rescue center is open daily to visitors who can tour the facilities and meet the animals. Whether you are interested in taking a dog for a stroll on the beach (some of the dogs love to swim) or are happier cudling one of the many affectionate cats, LAW is the place where you can get your furry fix while contributing to a worthwile cause.

Ok Club Diving Center is the opportunity to dive with highly qualified instructors in a very well organised establishment and learn through a friendly and professional approach. The courses and programs are available in english, german, italian, polish, french and russian. The Center offers unique sessions of cave diving, an extreme activity demanding high requirements for equipment configuration and reliability, as well as divers skills, physical condition and mental strength.

If your wish is to explore some underwater treasures then opt for safari diving tours and choose between exotic Myanmar, the famous Similan Islands or Komodo Park in Indonesia.

Phone number : +66 (0) 75 68 4590 / +66 (0) 89 967 5017

Phone number : +66 (0) 84 304 4331 www.lantaanimalwelfare.com

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Phone number : +66 (0) 88 019 5640 www.okclubthai.com

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Dining Guide / Koh Lanta

THE CROWN REGGAE BAR | WESTERN 315 Moo 1, Saladan, Koh Lanta

TIDES {LAYANA RESORT & SPA | FINE FUSION 315 Moo 1, Saladan, Koh Lanta

A breathtaking sunset environment serving happy hour cocktails, complimentary snacks, and dinner nightly. Enjoy your evening sitting beachside, in a cabana, a treehouse or on our back deck. The Reggae Bar features weekly fire shows as well as live music on the rocks. Serving traditional Thai and Western cuisine.

A formal restaurant perched on the very edge of the beach overlooking the sea and open to the cooling sea breezes. Guests have the choice of a cool interior venue or an al fresco beachside setting on the deck in front of the restaurant.

Average price: 200+ THB What to Try: Mojito and Fajitas Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: 5:30am - midnight Tel:+ 66 (0) 7562 6999 Website: www.crownlanta.com

Average price: 400-900+ THB What to Try: Healthy Spa Cuisine Menu Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: 6:30am - 10:30am & 11:30am - 6pm Tel: +66 (0)75 607 100 Website: www.layanaresort.com

TIME FOR LIME| THAI & FUSION 72/2 Mo 3, Klong Dao Beach, Saladan. Look for the “lime green” sign.

A small, funky un-snobbish place with passion and soul, on the beachfront for over 10 years. Not only a famous professional Cooking School, but also now a well know restaurant that serves a high quality 6 dish Tasting Menu (changes daily) with an extremely good value. They also serve great wine with low prices, and their cocktails are the talk of the town.

In the tree top adult-zone you can you can relish the sea, while having a peek at what the cooking school “chefs” are creating down below. What also makes this place unique is that their profit goes to the charity Lanta Animal Welfare. So, while you enjoy wining & dining, you support a great cause too.

Average price: 490 THB for 6 dish Tasting menu What to Try: The lemongrass or chili Margarita Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Happy Hour on cocktails 4 – 6.30pm Tel: +66 (0)75 684 590 Website: www.timeforlime.net

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Serving a mouth-watering a la carte selection of international dishes, as well as traditional Thai fare and seafood specialties all made from the freshest of ingredients.

BEACHCOMBER {LANTA CASTAWAY RESORT | TEXMEX & THAI 299 Moo 2 Phra Ae, Saladan, Koh Lanta.

If you’re searching for a laid-back, yet stylish beach-front dining experience , then Beachcomber is the place for you. The restaurant features a terrific menu selection and is best known for its authentic TEX-MEX dishes. You’ll also want to try the large selection of savory Thai, Western and Seafood BBQ dishes. The open-air restaurant is situated near the beach and there is also plenty of outdoor seating on the beach-front deck and in the garden.

You’ll also want to enjoy a before and/or after dinner drink at the beach bar which serves up a wide variety of cocktails and delicious frozen drinks.

Average price: 250 - 350THB What to Try: The Tex Mex food Free WiFi?: Bungalow guests only Opening Hours: Daily from 7am - 9pm Tel: +66 (0)75 684 851 Website: www.lantacastaway.com

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Crown Lanta Resort Siam Contemporary Art Oasis Yoga

Thanee Law

Time for Lime

Klong Dao Beach Layana Resort & Spa

Mangrove Forest Agrotourism Center longtail boat trips

Lanta Castaway Resort

Phra Ae

Thung Yee Pheng village

Long Beach Lanta Animal Welfare

Ok Club Diving Greek Taveerna

Klong Khong Beach Koh Bubu

Jee Lee village

Klong Tob Beach Rawi Warin Resort

Asa Lanta

Klong Nin Beach

Lanta Old Town Mai Kaew Cave

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Srilanta Resort

Koh Por Tham Seua Cave

Lanta Hospital

Klong Nui Beach

Koh Lanta Yai

Klong Hin Beach The Houben

Baan Waterfall Katiang See

Koh Klang

Pimalai Resort

Ba Kantiang Bay

Koh Lek Ao Nui Bay Klong Jark Bay

National Park Headquarters

Sang Ka U sea gypsy village

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The Mummy The Mummy: Tom Cruises planned blockbuster for 2017, The Mummy tells the story of an ancient princess which is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence which grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension. Due in theaters on the 9th of June

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UNPLUG IN KOHJUM Geography brought electricity to Koh Jum late in 2009 as the island was in the direct path of the new underwater electric cable connecting Koh Phi Phi to the mainland. Now that Koh Jum is plugged-in, has it lost its reputable character that has attracted intrepid travelers over the past couple of decades?

We are pleased to report that Koh Jum is still as tranquil and laid back as it always has been. In fact, what is most noticeable are the lack of noisy generators found at most of the islands resorts. Folks come to Koh Jum to tune out; the island’s nature and culture dominate the minimal tourist infrastructure.

The existing resorts on Koh Jum have their own family run character, ranging from the backpackers’ paradise to luxurious beach villas. Koh Pu Mountain is the dominant geological feature on the island at over 400 meters. It’s a great hike for the adventurous and a vital refuge of native habitat still harboring Asian Pied Hornbills and Burmese pythons.

The three villages, Koh Pu, Ting Rai, and Koh Jum are situated on the back side of the island, amongst the mangroves while the resorts are located opposite, facing the open Andaman Sea. This division allows the villagers to remain authentic without a significant tourist infrastructure while the resorts are all located on the beaches.

Koh Jum is predominately a large Muslim populated sub-district of Krabi, home to over 1,500 inhabitants. The locals of these villages engage mostly in fishing, rubber cultivation and the local crafts of cloth

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weaving and painting or “batik” as it is known here.

While the north is mountainous, the south is comprised of dense jungle, cashew nut trees, rubber plantations, casuarinas, and nipa-palms. Since all the resorts face west, there are epic sunsets to be had all along the

island. The renowned Koh Jum Lodge is an excellent place to stay for a few days, and has superb views to boot. Access to the island is by longtail taxi boats which leave from the mainland at the port town of Laem Kruat.

Jum using the Krabi-Koh Lanta ferry which stops at two locations on Koh Jum, both of which are offshore so local longtail boats will come from the island to pick up passengers.

The lack of any deep ports on the island keep the ferry boats out at sea and almost prevent large masses of tourists from overcrowding the island. Getting here is quite an adventure and this ends up defining the interesting community of resorts and visitors that have made this island their home and the place they return to year after year.

Getting to Koh Jum can be very simple or a bit of a nightmare – it all depends on how much you know about it. This is where Krabi magazine can help.

We recently took the trip to Koh Jum ourselves and have decided to share the adventure with our readers.

There are two ways to get to Koh Jum by passing ferry or longtail boat. The ferries leave from Koh Lanta at 8am and from Krabi at 11am, and both stop as they pass alongside Koh Jum and signal to longtail boats to come and pick up visitors to land ashore at Koh Jum. Koh Phi Phi also has ferries which leave at 2pm and operate on the same principle as above.

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The second way to get to Koh Jum is to go to the port town of Laem Kruat, from where you can catch a longtail boat directly to Koh Jum. This was our favorite of the two methods of travel. If you are driving, it takes about one hour to get from Ao Nang to Laem Kruat. You just head to Tesco Lotus and then continue until you see the large overhead signs which tell you to turn right for “Koh Jam”. This road will lead to the small locality of Laem Kruat, where you will find a large pier with boats going to Koh Jum. If you don’t have transport of your own, you can always catch a blue and yellow “songthaew” – the local buses that have benches in the back. On the side of the “songthaew” will be written – Krabi, Bus Station, Tesco, Big C, Laem Kruat. They are frequent and easy to spot. These buses will leave from all of these locations at intervals throughout the day and will take you directly to the Laem Kruat pier.

The pier is a bit misleading. We waited at the end of the pier before realizing the longtail taxis were passing us by and docking at the mainland. We went back and followed our noses along past the shops until we saw a slipway with goods and people being unloaded. It was the second slipway we needed to get to “Moo Too,” the place on Koh Jum we were being collected from. If you know the name of the pier on Koh Jum you need to get to, just ask anyone in this area and they will direct you to the correct boat. We got on and soon were chugging along through the mangroves with a boat full of happy local Muslim women that looked as if they hadn’t changed a bit since 1925. We arrived at Koh Jum just 45 minutes later, paid our 70 baht fare, and were taken by “taxi” (a battered old pickup truck) through the winding dirt track until we reached our destination resort. Give it a go and you will see a different side of Thailand from years gone by.

Well worth the experience.

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