Krabi Magazine Oct 2014

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74 Departments. THAI CUSTOMS 14

Some well-healed advice on Thailand and her ways

ON THE SCENE 18

What happens when the sun goes down

UNCORKED 24

Bodegas Torres has arrived

DINING GUIDE TO KRABI 32

Where to get your grub

THAI TALK 48

Speak like a local

KOH PHI PHI 74

To be discovered again and again

RECIPE OF THE MONTH 82

Moussaka, everyones fave Greek ‘lasagna’

24 81


Features. 20 AN EMERGING MARKET Krabi’s wave of new visitors

44 THAILAND’S SECRET GARDEN Unveiling the new treasures of Khao Sok

58 SUNSET PORTRAITS

A photographer spills the beans

70

66 WARDROBE MALFUNCTION And now for some fashion shaming....

70 MEET THE LOCALS

Young entrepreneur puts his vision into motion

72 ELEPHANT SANCTUARY Cuddling with gentle giants

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Malati Restaurant Experience the delights of Thai cuisines and authentic Indian with all their variety, tastes, and traditions at our beachfront restaurant.

Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort 155 Moo 2, T. Nong Thale, Muang, Krabi 81000 tel - 6675 628 000 fax - 6675 628 028 sheraton.krabi@sheraton.com sheratonkrabi.com Facebook / sheratonkrabiresort Twitter / Sheraton_Krabi





Thai Restaurant & Bar Sky Lounge & Lush Garden T: 075-637-088 M: 084-455-0096 Free shuttle service Open Hours: 11:00 - 24:00

Free shuttle service

Chill out with your friends or enjoy a romantic dinner at The Hilltop!

Open Hours: 11:00 - 24:00

T: 075-637-088 M: 084-455-0096

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Italiano Restaurant

located on Koh Phi Phi

Fine Italian Deli

in Ao Nang

A TOUCH OF ITALY IN THE LAND OF SMILES... La Luna Restaurant and Bar located in the heart of Ao Nang

Italian Bar and Restaurant Serving since 1993 Taste of Italy Free Wi-Fi www.italianoexperience.com

Reservations: Â 075-656-356



5 minute walk to the beach a great place to spend your easy days 79/45 Noparathara beach 085-471-8484

Tip Anda Restaurant



+66 (0) 75 638 098, +66 (0) 819-797-89-5 INFO@WEDDING-IN-THAILAND.COM INFO@KRABI-SPESIALISTEN.COM

Island Hopping

Stay

Hong Island by Luxury Thai Longtail Boat

connected Say Hello or catch up with your loved ones. It's up to you to get comfortable at our Link@Sheraton® lounges.

“Hong” in Thai means “room” and the literal translation of the Island’s Thai name is “the island with the room”, due to the gorgeous lagoon located at it’s centre. During this relaxing day-long excursion, as well as exploring Hong Island’s exotic beaches and it’s lagoon, you will also get to visit the surrounding sister islands of Bak Bia & Paradise Island. You will have lots of time to snorkel, swim and enjoy the sights and sounds of life on these incredible beaches! The journey to the islands takes about an hour aboard our special longtail boat which has been specifically designed & built by Krabi-Spesialisten with your comfort in mind.

Link@Sheraton® experienced with Microsoft™, provides complimentary High Speed Internet access, an exclusive area adjacent to the business center where you also find a number of workstations, international magazines, games and more. It is a place to enjoy the energy and social aspects of the hotel.

ITINERARY 09:00 – 09:15 09:15 – 09:30 09:30 10:30 11:30 13:00 15:00 16:00

Pick-up Klong Muang / Tub Kaek Hotels (on request at Sheraton beach) Pick-up Ao Nang Hotels Departure from Hat Nopparathara Pier Arrival at Paradise for relax, snorkeling & swimming the beach. Leave Paradise island and cruise towards Bak Bia, where you can swim and relax while we set up a private, beautiful and delicious lunch. Departure Bak Bia to Hong Island and visit lagoon on the way Departure Hong island back to Ao Nang Arrive at Ao Nang beach and return to hotel

* Program can be changed according to the water level and weather conditions

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Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort 155 Moo 2, T. Nong Thale, Muang, Krabi 81000

Krabi Spesialisten Co., Ltd.

126 Moo3, Ao Nang, Muang, Krabi 81000, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)75 638 098, Fax: +66 (0)7563 8089 Mobile: +66 (0)80 691 5119 www.krabi-spesialisten.com, info@krabi-spesialisten.com

t — 6675 628 000 f — 6675 628 028 sheraton.krabi@sheraton.com sheratonkrabi.com

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WALKING STREET ALL IN ONE PLACE WESTERN FOOD SHOPPING PLAZA ROOMS FOR RENT LIVE MUSIC TRAVEL AGENCY


Connecting Krabi Tour

ST.AGNES CHURCH

Mandawee

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

HOLD ME CLOSE Tsunami Memorial Sculpture

NATIONAL PARK

TO KLONG MUANG

Sabai Residence

Natin Spicy Garden

Ayudhya Suites

Sabai Resort

WALKING STREET MARKET ON WEDNESDAY

Klong Haeng Mosque

TOURIST POLICE

BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH

Luna Bar

Coco Locos & Silver Sand Suites

Mercure

The Hilltop Restaurant

Thai Village Resort

Krabi Resort

POST OFFICE

Diver’s Inn

Ao Nang Haven GH Ao Nang Paradise Resort

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Ao Nang Villa

Krabi Heritage Resort

Peace Laguna Resort

Somkiet Buri Resort Taj Palace

Entertainment Bamboo Restaurants Ao Nang Community Church

Walking Street

Starbucks

McDonalds

Vogue Pranang

The Massaman Spaghetti House

First Standard Clinic

The Earth Cafe The Dive

le Nood Boat SOI 13

Glur Hostel

Emerald GYM Muay Thai Center

German Beer Gardern

Krabi Apartments

BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH

BEACH ROAD

BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH

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Ao Nang Whisky

Pams Pub

Oceanmart

Ao Nang Mosque

AO NANG VILLAGE

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Lae Lay Grill AONANG Restaurant VIEWPOINT La Playa Resort

Krabi Spesialisten Carnivore Steakhouse

Palm Paradise Emerald Gardens ChaWan Resort Pavilion Queen's Bay

SATURDAY MARKET

Cobra Show

PhuPimaan Resort

KITDEE MEDIA & DESIGN (Krabi Magazine)

CTOP Nice Nature Homes Nice Day Resort

SupsaengDao Resort

THURSDAY MARKET

Exotiq Property

KLONG HAENG VILLAGE

AO NANG BOXING STADIUM

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Ao Nang Gardens

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Ben Beach Bar

TO KLONG MUANG

Hippy Bar

Burger King

Fullmoon House

Ao Nang Beach Resort

TO KRABI TOWN

Azzurra Restaurant Jeanette's Restaurant

Centara Resort

Centara 2

AO NAMMAO PIER

KRABI AQUARIU

TO SHELL FOSSIL

WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY MARKET

BOATS TO PHRANANG KRABI & RAILAY BEACH

AO NAMMAO VILLAGE

Ao Nang Mountain View

Vipa Resort

U&P Bakery

TO KRABI TOWN

Jungle Village

AO NANG SCHOOL

MONDAY-TUESDAY FRIDAY MARKET

Ao Nang Travel & Tour

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BUNGALOWS AND RESTAURANT BAR - GAMES ROOM - DIVING EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT 90mt from Noppharat Thara Beach

Noppharat Thara

tel 075-637791 - fax 075-695117 sabairesort@hotmail.com - www.sabairesort.com

RISTORANTE-TRATTORIA ITALIAN AND THAI FOOD


JESEAO

SWEDEN HOUSE

JESEAO

AO NANG BEACH

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Frog & Catfish

Phone: +66 (0)75 644 436 Mobile: +66 (0)84 773 0301 www.frogandcatfishkrabi.com

AUTHENTIC WESTERN LUXURY Thai cuisine Menu Accomodation


Ban Klong Muang

Elephant Camp

Klong Muang

Hong Naak Cape

Natin Spicy Garden

Klong Son Temple

Pakasai Resort

Soi 1

Nathai Resort

Railay

Ao Nang Villa

Post Office Full Moon

Long Tail Boats to Railay

TUP ISLAND CHICKEN ISLAND

PODA ISLAND

Ao Nang

4203

Ban Chong Pli

Krabi Thai Village

Klong Heang

Long Tail Boats to Railay

4202

Cobra Show

Ban Chong Pli School

Nong Thale School

4203

Thip Residence

Tharue

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Police station

Kaew grovaram temple

Hemthanon Rd.

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Krabi hospital

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Ao Nammao Bay

Gastropod Fossil Susaan Hoi - Shell Cemetry

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Krabi Boat Lagoon Bon Cafe

Morning Market

Bus Station

Huay Toh Waterfall

Boats to Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Jum Passenger Port of Krabi

Treansport Department Labour Department Krabi Immigration

Ruen Mai Restaurant

Ban Leam Pho

Saitai Canooeing

Ban Ao Nammao

Long Tail Boats to Railay

Mosque

Ban Nammao School

4204

town, Ao Nammao Long Tail Boats to Krabi to

4034

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Ananda Pools

Sai Tai Temple Krabi Cart

4200

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Long Beach

Elephant Camp

Ban Klong Son

Elephant Camp

Villa Rattana

Ban Nong Thale

4034

Nong Thale River Residence

Frog & Catfish Restaurant

. Rd

The princess’ Residence

Siew Bay

The Krabi Sands Resort

Sofitel Phokeethra Resort & Spa

Ban Tup Kaek

Hong Nak Nature Reserve

Hang Nak Nature Hike

4033

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Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort

Krabi Villa Company Krabi Villa Cafe

The Beach House Restaurant Sabai Ba Bar

Klong Muang Beach

Pong Cape

KOH HONG ISLAND

Tup Kaek Bay Beach Phulay A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort The Tup Kaak Tup Kaek Sunset Beach Resort

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main event with a spec

dining Seven Seas @ Pimalai Resort & Spa [ fine fusion [

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koh lanta

99 Moo 5, Ba Kan Tiang Beach.

Tides @ Layana Resort & Spa

[ fine fusion [

Average price: 400-900+THB What to Try: The Boeuf Charolais Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: 6:30am - 10:30am & 3pm - 11pm Tel:+66 (0)75 607 999 Website: www.pimalai.com

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A truly stunning place that demands you stand slack-jawed as you walk into it. Openplan everywhere - even the kitchen - with some of the best views you can hope to witness whilst enjoying your meal. Their chef is a talent to behold, and the food from the kitchens here is top-notch indeed. The restaurant and its show kitchen offer a comprehensive “a la carte” fusion style dinner menu which means that superior ingredients from all over the globe are marinated, cooked and served together on the same plate - generating a symphony of flavours. The presentation of the food is beautiful and it’s a feast for the eyes even before you pick up your fork. A wide-ranging collection of international wines has been assembled from which you can select an ideal accompaniment to your meal.

272 Moo 3 Saladan, Phra-Ae Beach 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. 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. The chef, Khun Apichai, grows his own herbs in a beautiful garden right on the premises and the presentation of his food is straight out of a Monet. The menu quality is matched by an extensive wine list to compliment the food perfectly.

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

Time for Lime

[ creative thai & fusion [

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Website: www.layanaresort.com

72/2 Mo 3, Klong Dao Beach, Saladan. Look for the “lime green” sign.

Beachcomber @ Lanta Castaway Resort [ tex mex & thai [

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 Food served from 5pm – Closed Sundays Tel: +66 (0)75 684 590 Website: www.timeforlime.net

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A small, funky un-snobbish place with passion and soul, on the beachfront. It’s been going strong 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 with an extremely good value. This is the place to go for those who want something more than the regular tourist norm. They 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 of great cause too. Note: The Tasting Menu changes every day. If you prefer, you can also order just a main dish.

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. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff is friendly, and the setting is beautiful with a lovely garden and a terrific view of Long Beach and the Andaman Sea. You’ll also want to enjoy a before and/or after dinner drink at our 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


The chef, Khun Apichai, grows his own herbs in a beautiful garden right on the premises and the presentation of his food is straight out of a Monet. The menu quality is matched by an extensive wine list to compliment the food perfectly.

Opening Hours: 6:30am - 10:30am & 11:30am - 6pm Tel: +66 (0)75 607 100

Time for Lime

[ creative thai & fusion [

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Website: www.layanaresort.com

72/2 Mo 3, Klong Dao Beach, Saladan. Look for the “lime green” sign.

Beachcomber @ Lanta Castaway Resort [ tex mex & thai [

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 Food served from 5pm – Closed Sundays Tel: +66 (0)75 684 590 Website: www.timeforlime.net

map

A small, funky un-snobbish place with passion and soul, on the beachfront. It’s been going strong 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 with an extremely good value. This is the place to go for those who want something more than the regular tourist norm. They 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 of great cause too. Note: The Tasting Menu changes every day. If you prefer, you can also order just a main dish.

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. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff is friendly, and the setting is beautiful with a lovely garden and a terrific view of Long Beach and the Andaman Sea. You’ll also want to enjoy a before and/or after dinner drink at our 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



Come visit our HAPPY ANIMAL CENTER! EVERY DAY: 9.30 am - 5 pm for Tours, Doggie Walking, Kitty Cuddles & Adoptions • Keeping the Island safe with sterilizations & rabies vaccinations. • Treating sick, injured and abused animals. • Please help us to continue this important work, as we don’t get any government support.

A non-profit Organization

We’re in Pra-Ae opposite the school. Tel: 084 304 4331 If it wasn’t for Cooking School we wouldn’t be here. They are 3 km north from us on Klong Dao Beach front.

DIID YOU KNOW....

We have built LANTA ANIMAL WELFARE’s Center & our profits support their daily cost? So, come on join the fun Learn, Eat & Drink your hearts out! AND FEEL so GOOD

cooking school beach bar & food

The first on the Island. QUALITY - FUNKY & FUN ATMOSPHERE FOR over 9 YEARS

HAPPY HOURS 4 - 6:30 pm on our famous cocktails. Great hot Bar Snacks, and the “Special dish of the day” too!

Bungalows

8 cozy air-con & fan

Closed SUNDAYS starting from Nov. 1st.

KLONG DAO BEACH FRONT - KOH LANTA Tel: 075 684 590 www.timeforlime.net


Koh Lanta Ferry to Mainland

Boat

s to K Ao N oh Jum ,K ang, Raila rabi, Ph iP y, Ph uket hi

Koh Lanta Noi

Khaw Kwang Beach

BAN SALADAN

Ferry to Mainland

Lanta Car Rental

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

Klong Khong Beach Koh Bubu

JeeLee village

Klong Tob Beach Rawi Warin Resort

Lanta OldTown Mai Kaew Cave

Klong Nin Beach

Pier

Tham Seua Cave

Lanta Hospital

Klong Nui Beach

Klong Hin Beach

Koh Lanta Yai

The Houben Hotel & Villas Ba Kantiang Bay

Waterfall

Ao Nui Bay Klong Jark Bay May Pai Bay

National Park Headqua rters

Lighthouse


Ban Klong Toh

Koh Lanta Krabi Ao Nang 1hr Boat drop-off point

Ting Rai village

Laem Kruat

Koh Hang

Koh Jum village

Koh Jum

Coco Bar

Woodlands Bungalows

Koh Jum Beach Villas Koh Jum Divers

The Urban Cafe’

Koh Jum Lodge

Oon Lee Bungalows

422 mt

Ban Koh Pu Piman Pu Villa

Pattanarak eco-tourism Ban Sai Tok

Koh Talang

Ban Koh Siboya

Laem Hin

Koh Siboya

Hat Yao

Long Beach

4036

to Krabi Town











Nong Thale River Residence

Ao Nang Weather station www.aonangweather.com

Custom designed villas & holiday rentals

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Quiet and spacious residential area Near Ao Nang beach and entertainment Krabi International Airport 25 kilometer Spacious plots 1100-1600m2 Custom built villas Quality materials Environment aware construction Project management and rental service Good accessibility for seniors Opportunity to experience on site before buying

350 m

4034 Krabi

4024 Klong Muang

Wat Klong Son

info@kamalot-ltd.com

+66 (0) 818940675

Kamalot

Co. Ltd. Land & Development

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International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP)

• World-leader in evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning and Mindfulness • Top tier, internationally qualified teachers and educational leaders • Exceptional teaching and sports facilities • International student body representing 30 nationalities, with no one dominant nationality • Natural and safe pollution-free environment: contiguous to the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park • New Boarding Facilities opening for 2014-2015 academic year

T:+66 (0)76 336 076 E: info@pia.ac.th 115/15 Moo 7 Thepkasattri Rd., Thepkasattri, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand www.phuketinternationalacademy.com


krabi Nov 2013

loi krathong the festival of lights

vegetarian festival blood on the streets

great escapes lonely planet tells all

DINING - TRAVEL - LIFESTYLE - LEISURE - REVIEWS - WELLNESS


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