Phuket Explorer 2012 junior

• PATONG • PHUKET CITY• KATA • KARON • CHALONG • RAWAI • NAIHARN • KAMALA • SURIN • BANGTAO • NAIYANG • NAITHON • THALANG

It’s Possible!

Just A Powerful Day New year old town

from power of faith to haven that human can perceive.

Rongkhun temple,

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6 Rongkhun temple, from power of faith to haven that human can perceive.

12 It’s Possible!

22 Just A Powerful Day 28 New year old town and the tales from faraway sea

:: Editor Talk

T

hailand is known as the Land of Smiles.

Phuket Explorer, we volunteered to bring you a big smile and travel in style with a wide range of varieties.

This issue, we take you to Wat Rong Khun, The white glow in the eyes of birds travel from all over the world. Then, Cruise to Koh Samui, the jewel of the Gulf of Thailand. We proudly to present a new column to “It’s Possible!

Enjoy Budget Trip with 1,000 and 3,000 Baht” And of course we never forget to make your trip easier and more convenient with local tricks & Tips.

With Thai Smile.

INDEX

37 PATONG Guesthouse Hotels & Resorts Restaurants Thai Cooking School Spas & Massage Art Galleries Property & Real Eatate Travel Agencies T-Shirts 42 PHUKET CITY Hotels & Resorts SErvice Apartment Dental Clinics 44 KATA • KARON Hotels & Resorts Restaurants Clinics

:: Photo by Puttipong Tedsing

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Rongkhun temple, from power of faith to haven that human can perceive.

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s it says, power of human’s faith can create many wonderful things in the world. Like in Thailand, Thai people are faithful to nation, religion and majesty the king which are the centre of Thai people heart. And this is the inspiration of Chalermchai Kositpipat, Thai artist from Chiangrai, his works are very popular among paint collectors from over the world. He also established white temple which referred to faith and loyalty to Majesty the king on his land of birth.

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ongkhun temple is like white haven, situated in Chiangrai province, northern of Thailand.

Chalerm chai has strong intention to establish this beautiful temple to be identity of era. And to be the work of art of King Bhumibol reign with three inspirations which are nation, religion and King.

Nation he hoped that one day he will create valuable artwork to be treasure for his land of birth Religion Buddhism has changed his life and make him know the real happiness therefore he devoted his life to support Buddhism and make Buddhist art to be manifest in the world

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King Like every Thai people, Chalermchai love and faithful to majesty the king more than his life.

Once The King said that there is no creative thai workart to be identity of this era. Also he had a chance to create workarts for the King so he feel delighted and intend to devote all of his time and the rest of his life to create Buddhist art identity of King Bhumibol era and will keep working for this till he died.

Nowsaday there are many tourists from around the world come to Chiangrai province which is called paradise on earth. For white beautiful building, you will feel like you’re in heaven. Every

details are full of art with Buddhist philosophy by the purpose of Chalermchai ‘’I intend to establish the temple that have feeling like being in heaven that human can perceive’’ The last intention of Chalermchai is to create Buddhist arts to be eminent that’s attract people around the world to see. He devoted all the rest of his life to this and he already planned with his disciples (next two generations) to replace and continue all of his works after he died. Expected that all 9 buildings of Rongkhun temple will be finished in the next 60-70 years.

Know more about Chalermchai Kositpipat

Chalermchai Kositpipat was born 15 Febuary 1955 at Rongkhun village, Chiangrai province. His family is poor.

When he was young, he’s very stubborn but love to paint. He began his first art by helping movie poster painter that use to promote movie in front of theatre. After that he studied at Silapakorn University (only one university of arts in Thailand), major of Thai arts. He had excellent grade result and got many rewards from paintings.

He was very successful after graduated.

He’s very talented and genius of Thai art.

Chalermchai can make lot of money in short period He said his success is full of passion, desires, sensuality. After he studied Dhamma and ordained, he’s very faithful to Buddhism. After that he had a chance to work for King Bhumibol, that’s very impressive and high pleasure to him so he intended to create Thai arts for King Bhumibol by establishing Rongkhun temple with Thai identity to become the art of King Bhumibol era.

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Chiangrai, Land of mountain, river and culture of Lanna Chiangrai is the most north province of Thailand. It has long history. Abundance of mountain forest which origin of water source and many beautiful waterfalls.

The golden triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge. It’s the first place that Khong river flows through Thailand.

The charm of Chiangrai is there are variety of nations ; Thai, Lao, Myanmar, hill tribe and Chinese that emigrated to Thailand and settled down on the mountains. Each nations have it’s own tradition, culture and way of living, which make the tourists know

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and understand many of each tradition.

The tourist attractive places in Chiangrai are Doi Tung Palace, Sakura field, Tea Garden, Chinese village, Doi Mae Salong, fog sea, Phu Chee Fah, Mae Sai Market, which area connects Myanmar.

Moreover Chiangrai is the rest place for backpackers, who will have a trip to Laos and China by cross the Mae Khong river from Aumphur SiangKhong to Laos. And there are boat ride services at from Aumphur Siangkhong to Luang Prabang for tourists in cheap price.

Chalermchai Kositpipat

Born February 15, 1955 (age 57) Chiang Rai Province, Thailand

Rongkhun temple, A.Muaeng rd., Chiangrai province Tel: 053 673 579, 053 673 539 Temple area: open everyday from 6.30am–9.00pm Chalermchai Kositpipat’s gallery: open Monday–Friday from 8.00am–5.30pm And Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 8.00am–9.00pm Thank you info from www.watrongkhun.org

Chiang Rai

BANGKOK

Chiangrai, Transportation Guide

Rong Khun temple situated 13 kilometres away from the city.

The 2 easiest way to get to Chiangrai are;

Airplane :

There are flights from Bangkok to Chiangrai most of the times every day. Air Asia and Thai Airways operate several daily flights from Phuket to Chiangmai. And several buses leaving daily from Chiangmai to Chiangrai are also provided.

Bus :

Bangkok >> Serveral buses from northern bus terminal (Mho Chit Mai) to Chiangrai daily.It takes about 11 hours to reach.

Phuket >> Serveral buses from transport station in Phuket city to Chiangrai daily . It takes about 24 hours to reach.

Choke Rungtawee Tour (Bangkok and Phuket-Chiangrai) Tel : 02 954 2950 , 02 953 8778 email : info@chokeroongtaveetour.co.th Chiangmai >> Serveral buses leaving daily from Chiangmai to Chiangrai all day. The trip takes about 3 hours.

Green Bus (Chiangmai-Chiangrai) Tel: 053 266 480 Email: servicecenter@greenbusthaialnd.com

Get to Rongkhun temple bus :

Chiangrai-Parn bus or Chiangrai-Mae Kajarn bus; both are leaving from station in Chiangrai downtown to Rongkhun temple.

Takes about 20 minutes. Fare; 30 baht/person

Taxi or Tuk Tuk :

You can take taxi or Tuk Tuk from Chiangrai city. The fare for round-trip is 300-500 baht.

Package Tour :

The easiest way to get to Rongkhun temple and travel in Chiangrai is to buy One Day Trip package tour. The prices depends on tour programs. You can buy package tour from several tour agents in Chiangrai city or tourist information at your hotel.

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It’s

Possible!

O

ne of reason that many people think their dream trip is impossible is about pocket money. Stop!

Because you’ll never have chance to see this amazing world. Everything is possible just let your mind to be free and go wherever you want with many travel packages that’s fit for your lifestyle in affordable price; 1,000, 3,000 baht/day. Check it out only at Phuket Explorer that we specially make it for you.

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Yes! It’s not

a dream anymore.

Just open heart and pack your bag.

Everything is possible ‌ in Phuket.

1,000

Wonderful

Travel with only 1,000 baht in pocket.

Be experient real Phuket by walking through old city. Enjoy local Chinese food and sleep in chic hostel.

3,000

Absolute Adventure

Only 3,000 baht, we can create Boutique and Unique trip for you.

Only 3,000 baht or 100 dollars. You can get room in boutique hotel, and rent a motobike to travel around Phuket. Tests a colorful night life at Bang La.

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1,000 Wonderful

We gave us two feet Our two feet can make a journey. Restore your life in warm chic hostel. Enjoy eating with variety of local food before having unforgettable experience in Phuket.

Phuket old town is full of living styles which you can adjust to your lifestyle. For the ones who has not much budget, they choose to spend less and save money to make their trip longer. Moreover Phuket is center of public transportation to many beaches and nearby provinces. Here also has variety of local food with cheap price among beautiful chino-protuguese architecture. Just only 1,000 baht/day. You can have memorable and unforgettable experience at this paradise island.

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1,000 Wonderful

Sleep Sheep Hostel (8 Beds Dorm) Breakfast (Dim Sum) Lunch (Chinese local Food) Dinner & Drink (Night Market) Thai Hua Museum Admission Fee

Total

300 Bath 150 Bath 100 Bath 250 Bath 200 Bath

1,000 Bath

Sleep Cheap@Sleep Sheep One thing that you can get from hostel is to share experience with backpackers from over the world. Many people may feel weird to share room or toilet with strangers but just open your mind and choose nice hostel which is cheap, clean, safe and should be situated in convenient location that can walk and go to tourist places easily.

Sleep Sheep Hostel is the answer for backpackers.

Its location is not far from province transportation and bus station. Furthermore at fountain roundabout area, you’ll impress with old town sightseeing and enjoy eating Chinese local food which is cheap and very good taste. The prominent point of this lovely hostel is the Sleeping Sheep theme which decorated at everywhere around the hostel. There are many types of room;

Dorm Room, Female Dorm and Private Room. The room rate start at 300 baht/ person, breakfast included, Free Internet, many other facilities and strict security system. This is written from real experience of writer, with honor of advanced back packer, we guarantee that you’ll absolutely have a good dream without counting at sheep Sleep Sheep hostel.

Sleep Sheep Hostel 243, 245 Talang Rd., T.Talad-Yai, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83000 Tel: +6676 216 464 Email: sleepsheepphuket@gmail.com, facebook: SleepSheepPhuket

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All About Dim Sum Morning market and breakfast are little things that can tell about the way of living of people in that area.

Same as Phuket, small town with variety of cultures which Thai, Thai-Muslim, Hokkien and Western are live together here. Wake up early and no rush to see routine life of local people, along with having hot tea and Dim Sum. This will fulfill your trip with only 1,000 baht/day.

Generally, Phuket people eat Dim Sum with hot tea every morning. Just like Newyorkers have coffee with bakle. So there are many Dim

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Sum shop all over Phuket that’s very easy to find. If you’re not sure which shop is good, you can ask reception at your hotel or ask local people.

They can give you good advice for sure. To have Dim Sum in Phuket is very easy, first just select the shop that you like then select seat, order drinks and waiter will serve you variety of Dim Sum dishes you just select the ones you like. For the dishes

that you don’t select, they’re not charged. Besides Dim Sum, normally every shops will also have soft-boiled rice with pork, bak-kut-teh (pork ribs, complex broth of herbs and spices), boiled-egg.

Don’t worry that this meal is overbudget because from real experience of writer (eat a lottt; eat in the morning and full till afternoon) the bill is never more than 150 baht/ person.

Boonrat Dim Sum 26/41 Bangkok Rd. Phuket Town Tel: +6676 212 034, Website: www.boonratdimsum.com Juanhieng Dim Sum (100years) 11 Chanajarean Rd. Phuket Town Tel: +6676 276 271 Somjai (Evening Dim Sum) Dilok Utit Rd. Phuket Town Tel: +6676 215 545

nice @Thai Hua Museum In Phuket, not only beaches that you can spend your time. It’s one of city for the ones who love to study cultures especially peranakan culture which has its outstanding identity of Chinese and Malayan influence. Phuket city is not too spacious for walking trip.

Everywhere is full of chino protuguese architecture.

Phuket Thai Hua museum

is located in small corner in old town on Krabi Road. Its beautiful ancient building is adapt from oldest Chinese school in Phuket. Inside has exhibition about the way of living of Phuket people such as culture, local food, costume and etc. The value

of this museum is not only it’s ancient but every acres are full of hope and strong intention of local people who established this museum to be information source about ancestor, way of living and their proud culture.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum 28 Krabi Rd., Phuket Town Tel: +6676 211 224, Website: www.thaihuamuseum.com Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm, Admission Fee 200 Bath/person

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3,000 Absolute Adventure

Color your life and challenge your trip with adventure of motorbike ride around the island to have experience with local people and beautiful nature after that be fascinated with colorful lights of Patong beach on Bangla street at night that will change your attitude of Patong beach that you ever thought.

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3,000 Absolute Adventure

Lamai Hotel (Room & Breakfast) Lunch (Local food) Dinner (Jungceylon) Beer @Bangla Rd. (2 Bottles) Moterbike Total

1,800 200 400 300 300

Baht Baht Baht Baht Baht 3,000 Baht

In Love @Lamai The definition of good hotel is varied from each person’s lifestyle. For the ones that like adventure, the hotel that is clean, convenient located with facilities and affordable price is perfect for them. Lamai Hotel is located on Rat-U-Thit street near Jungceylon department store which is the centre of Patong

beach. Can walk to the beach, shopping centre and places at night easily. With only 32 rooms of the hotel makes staff take good care of every guests. For facilities inside the room are big plasma TV, air-condition, dvd player, minibar, tube and etc. it has everything like in big hotel.

Furthermore they also pro-

vide Beauty & Salon, Thai Spa, Thai and Europe restaurant and tourist information.

We guarantee that this pocket size hotel will provide best services and warm welcome to you. You will definitely love it and wish to visit here again and again.

Lamai Hotel 207/1-4 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel : +6676 345 664-5 E-Mail : info@lamaiphuket.com, Website : www.lamaihotelphuket.com

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SURIN KAMALA

KALIM

KATHU

PATONG

KARON

KATA

Promtape cape

Rider Adventure

After delicious breakfast at Lamai hotel, adventure begins, the only way that can make you travel around Phuket island in 1 day and get tan skin with experience like Che Guevara from movie; The Motercycle Diaries, is riding motorbike around the island.

Start your adventure easily from Patong beach to south by using 4233 road, pass Karon beach, Kata beach

and take short stop at Karon viewpoint after that go to Nihan beach, Promthep cape and having seafood lunch with cheap price in fisherman village at Rawi beach. Then use road number 4024 to old city which known as chino portuguese architecture, after that return to Patong beach again by 4029 road through Aumphur Kratu, go up on mountain through zig-

zag road for a bit exciting roadtrip. If not too tired, you may ride motorbike through 4233 road heading to north, pass Kalim beach, Kamala beach and end with having coffee in twilight period at Surin beach. If no breaking rules, you will definitely enjoy beautiful scenery anywhere in Phuket.

• Lamai Hotel provide motorbike rental ; 300 baht/day • For riding motorbike, should be aware of safety because roads in Phuket are gradient and always wear helmet.

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Bright Life @Bang La If talk about the most popular street on Patong beach or in Phuket, Bangla street is always the place that everyone think of. Many tourists like song; I Love The Night Life, Bangla street is ‘a must’ visit place for them.

For others that don’t like noisy places, Bangla street is still a must visit place because nowsaday there is not only GoGo Bar on Bangla road but at the corner of Rat-U-Thit

street, there is department store named ‘Jungceylon’ which has variety of luxury restaurant, fastfood, souvenir shop, spa, cinema and etc. to boost your energy for tonight. Not far from Jungceylon, there is Bangla Boxing Stadium which have Thai boxing competition with ringside seats every night.

When late at night you can walk through Bangla street, there are many bars and

pub to chill out or dance as you prefer. Or you can walk to the end of the street or Taveewong street, you will find The Kee Plaza, the latest shopping mall which full of chic and chill shops and restaurants so we can say that this Bangla street is not just the best for only Night Life anymore (called Bright Life maybe better).

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Just A

Powerful

Day A

s it says, Taking vacation is the easy way to recharge your energy before getting back to handle with busy life.

Take long sleep after flight and let’s have fun with activities here! in Phuket!

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(I’m) Gone… with the wind Mind blowing of experience with flying like a bird in the sky is many people’s dream. It seems impossible but your dream will come true in Phuket.

Paragliding is an aircraft which will make the sky is yours, just few running steps and the wind will lead you to wherever you want. The most beautiful scenery path for Paragliding

starts from Kao Pudlom (in the west of Phuket) through mountain ridge, you will see an impressive twilight period at Laem Phromtep before landing to Nihan beach with delighted heart.

Thailand Paragliding club, leaded by Dr.Prasert Theplaong who like playing Paragliding and want to share happy time through the wind and paraglid-

ing for tourists whom interested.

The rate is only 1,500 Baht/ 15 minutes. The person who want to play Paragliding must be healthy, not scared of hight and no heart disease. The best period of time to play paragliding in Phuket is windy season which is May-August of every year.

Thailand Paragliding Club Tel: 02 895 8879 www.thaiglider.com Dr. Prasert Theplaong (Phuket Paragliding Club President): Tel: 089 474 5607 Thank you for pictures from Team Management of Phuket Fun Fly Competition

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Wake Incredible Not only beautiful sea that you can find in Phuket. It’s also abundant of forest. Break from hot sunny beach and delight your day with fresh natural pond in verdant forest. Phuket Cable Ski situated at Kratu, the water in pond flows from Kratu waterfall which not far from

the pond. Here also provide cable service, speed at 28 kilometres/hour and various cable ski equipment; Wakeboard, Wakeskate, Waterski, Kneeboard with Advance stuffs; A-frame, Transfer box, Table top, Flat Slide and etc.

Phuket Cable Ski Tel: 076 202 525, 081 273 7530, 086 283 2941 www.phuketcableski.com / Thank you for pictures from Phuket Cable Ski 24

The most important thing of Phuket Cable Ski is ‘safety first’ and provide the best service at affordable price. The rate starts at 500 baht/30 minutes.

We guarantee that you will surely have lot of fun at Phuket Cable Ski.

Go Fast!

Make your day extreme with GoKart! In Phuket, there are many Go-Kart races. And many types of Go-Kart you can choose; single seat, couple seat, small Go-Kart for children. The engine capacity; 100-400 CC with 110 kilometres/hour. You can have kart racing everyday through year all (except raining days). Everyone can play as preferred; alone, couple or family. The rate starts at 650 baht/15 minutes

Patong Go-Kart Speedway Tel: 076 321 949, www.gokartthailand.com Provide Go-Kart and Buggy (Adventure Route) If you’d like to play both, we have 2 in 1 pakage (buy 1 get 2) for you.

Phuket Racing Kart Tel: 076 280 130, www.phuket-shooting.com If you like extreme sports, you must visit here. Besides go-kart, there are ATV, Paint Ball, BB Gun and etc. Get ready and let’s have fun!

Phuket Kart Speedway Tel: 076 202 085, www.phuketkart.net Go-Kart speedway surrounded by beautiful mountain view. Have fun with Go-Kart and impress with nice natural scenery at the same time.

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Sea Surfer

Breeze, wave, sunlight are the most desirable for surfers.

Even there’s no big waves like Bali or Hawaii but the beach in the western of Phuket and Kholuk beach in Phang-nga are voted by surfers to be top rank of Andaman coast. The best time for surfing in Andaman coast is May-November which is low-season. The prices of accommodation and air ticket in

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this period are much cheaper.

Especially in September of every year, there is “Quicksilver Thailand Surf Competition” If interested, check it out at www.phuketboardriders.com or www.surfingthailand.org, www. facebook.com/surfingthailand Besides you can get more info about surfing via e-magazine at www.thaisurfrider.com

Rent Surf Board or get train course at Surfing Thailand Tel: 081 956 5854, www.facebook.com/surfingthailand Phuket Surf Tel: 087 889 7308 www.phuketsurf.com Thank you for pictures from Surfing Thailand

Phuket Sport Calendar Month

Sport

Sport

Jan Feb Mar April May June

July

Phuket Iron Kids 4 times / year @ Talang www.ironkidsphuket.com (Triathlon for young) Phuket Fun Fly @ Phromthep Cape & Naiharn Beach www.phuketparagliding.com (Paragliding)

Laguna Phuket International Marathon @ Laguna Phuket www.phuketmarathon.com (Marathon)

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek @ East Phuket www.phuketraceweek.com (Exciting Regatta)

Aug Sep

Quicksilver Thailand Surf Competition @Kata Beach or Patong Beach www.thaisurfrider.com

Oct Nov Dec

Laguna Phuket Triathlon @ Laguna Phuket www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com The Phuket (Triathlon) King’s Cup Regatta @Kata Beach www.kingscup.com (Regatta) 27

New year old town and the tales

from faraway sea

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hinese believe and worship to their custom no matter where they are in the world. As you can see from Chinese new year which is not 1st January but it’s 1st day of 1st month of lunar calendar. Mostly is on the last week of January or Febuary. Chinese in China and Chinese around the world celebrate together.

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:: Photo by Zarawut Piromrit

Phuket Chinese New Year Day & The Old Phuket Town Festival Chinese new year festival is no Christmas tree lights but loud noise from red fireworks which Chinese believe that it will get bad things away and get blessing and wishes from god.

No colorful gift boxes, but have red envelope called Aung-pao which adult will put money into it and give to their descendant. They believe that it’s the way to forward luck. And the auspicious food for the new year celebration are placed at the front of the house in order to recall and respect to their ancestors.

Chinese new year festival in Phuket is not like anywhere else because Most of Chinese people in Phuket are Hokkien; from history they sailed to Malacca strait, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and southern of Thai-

land for merchandise purpose.

After that they settled down and got married with local people.

Therefore the mix of Chinese and local tradition became new tradition called Peranakan.

Also the architecture, costume, food and custom of Peranakan are very delicated and full of Chinese philosophy in every details.

The world is changing but some cities in Malayan cape are still conserved the Peranakan tradition and Phuket is one of that. So every year, Chinese new year festival in Phuket are held in ancient theme. Everyone prays to god in holy Chinese atmosphere and experient the lifestyle of Peranakan tradition which local people will dress local costume like Baba (Peranakan man) and Nyonya (Peranakan woman). Many

shops and shows all are held in old town city.

The time machine story from movie; ‘back to the future’ may not yet happen. But you can turn back to the past to have good memory by celebrating in old town with Peranakan style along with local Phuket people that will tell you many stories from over great space land where they came from. And you will surely in love with this lovely island which full of charming tradition. Like tourists from around the world are back to visit Phuket again and again.

Phuket Chinese New Year Day & The Old Phuket Town Festival 2012 23–31 January 2012 @Phuket Old Town (Talang Road) Please Contact TAT For More Information TAT Call Center 1672 TAT Phuket Tel: 076 211 306 , 076 212 213 www.TourismThailand.org

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Phuket Festival & Event Calendar Month

Event

Event

event

event

Jan

Couth Down Red Cross New Year Phuket Festival @ Patong Beach @ Sapanhim Park ( Phuket Town)

Phuket International Marine Expo(PIMEX) @ Royal Phuket Marina

Feb

Phuket Chinese New Year Day & Old Phuket Town Festial @ Talang Rd.

Phuket Gay Prid Festivel @ Patong Beach

Thao Thep Krasatri –Thao Sri Sunthorn Festivel (Heroines of Phuket Festival) @ Memorial Of Talang’s Victory

Mar April

SONGKRAN FESTIVAL @ Patong Beach & ALL AREA IN PHUKET

Phuket Bike week @ Patong Beach & Krathu District

May June

Kathu Cultural Street @ Krathu District

Music Festival @ Karon Beach

July

Phuket Pineapple & The Annual Flower Expo @ Sapanhin Park , Phuket Town

Aug

Old Style BABA Wedding Ceremony @ Peranakan Association Phuket,TAT Phuket

Sep

Phor-Tor Red Turtle Chinese Festivel @ Phuket Town

Oct

Phuket Vegetarian Festival @ Phuket Town

Nov Dec

Phuket Carnival @ Patong Beach

The Tsunami Memorial Day Light Up Phuket @ Patong Beach

More Information Click ! www.TourismThailand.org

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Event

The great Phuket Phuket Food Rubber Duck Race Festival @ Laguna Phuket @ Sapanhim Park. Phuket Town Phuket international Blues Festival @ Hilton Phuket Acadia Karon Beach

LAI MAI RESTAURANT

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pecializing in Thai and International cuisine, As well as fresh Seafood.

Has grown and flourished on Patong Beach for over 20 years. Our foods Delicious international cuisine makes for an interesting change and our Unique dishes including Tom Yam Kung and Phad Thai.

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From early morning to late at night, the very finest Thai and international cuisines are served, offering a unique and relaxing dining experience. The Pool Bar with its trendy style produces an eclectic range of cocktails and stock an impressive wine selection.

Baan Laimai Restaurant

Our stunning open-air restaurant, Baan Laimai, offers a wide selection of Thai and International seafood dishes with a Thursday Night Show and a live band, open from 11:00 – 01:00 hrs.

Le Resto Coffee Shop

A Coffee Shop is an all-day-dining venue that offers a selection of Italian favorites with a choice of a delectable international buffet or large selection of á la carte dishes, open from 06:00 – 23:00 hrs.

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Chef’s Suggestions Salmon Steak Grilled Salmon fish topped special Lamai sauce Rock Lobster Thermidor Rock Lobster meat sauted with chopped onion, Mushroom, White wine, cream sauce and baked with parmesan cheese Laimai Fondue Our specialties from the house Beef, Chicken, Shrimp Baan Laimai Restaurant 66 Thavee-wong Rd. Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel: +66 (0)76 292 956-9 Fax: +66 (0)76 292 050 E-mai: reservation@baanlaimai.com www.baanlaimai.com

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Let’s cook as a master

in 5 hours

at Patong Beach www.phuketthaicookery.com

PHUKET THAI COOKERY SCHOOL 19 Sirirat rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 E-mail: phuketthaicookery@gmail.com Tel: 076 294 505 Fax: 076 294 506 Mobile: 081 893 4388

Patong Beach Phuket

LAMAI HOTEL LAMAI INN LAMAI APARTMENT 207/1-4 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd. 209/19-21 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd. 29/95 Rachapathanusorn Rd. Patong Beach Kathu Patong Beach Kathu Patong Beach Kathu Phuket 83150 Thailand Phuket 83150 Thailand Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel: +66 76 345664-5 Tel: +66 76 294378-9 Tel: +66 76 340576 Fax: +66 76 345611 Fax: +66 76 294380 Fax: +66 76 340586

LAMAI GUESTHOUSE 20/31-32 Sirirat Rd. Patong Beach Kathu Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel: +66 76 512372-3 Fax: +66 76 512374

website online: www.lamaiphuket.com e-mail: lamai_phuket@hotmail.com

SM RESORT Patong Beach Phuket

website online: www.sm-resort.com Tel: +66 76 512493-6 Fax: +66 76 512497-8 e-mail: sm-resort@hotmail.com SM RESORT 20/42 Sirirat Rd. Patong Beach Kathu Phuket Thailand 83150

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ANDAKIRA HOTEL 222 Phangmuang Sai Ko Rd. near Jungceylon Department, Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel: +66 76 366 188 Fax: +66 76 366 199 Email: info@andakirahotel.com ANDAKIRA GROUP offers the 3 unique-style accommodations in Patong area for your perfect holiday, Baramee Resortel features a boutique style with steps away to Patong Beach, while Baramee Hip Hotel provides a lovely hip style with color scheme. The last but not least, Andakira Hotel with a contemporary modern style along with full facilities, soft opening since 1 November 2009.

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BARAMEE HIP HOTEL 188/38 Phangmuang Sai Ko Rd. Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel: +66 76 345 997 Fax: +66 76 345 790 Mobile: +66 86 476 1744 E-mail: info@barameehiphotel.com

barameeresortel.com BARAMEE RESORTEL 266 Prabaramee Rd. Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel: +66 76 340 010 Fax: +66 76 340 011 E-mail: info@barameeresortel.com

LAMAI GUESTHOUSE 20/31-32 Sirirat Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………076 512 372-3 Fax…………………..076 512 374-5 r info@lamaiguesthousephuket.com www.lamaiguesthousephuket.com

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BAAN LAIMAI BEACH RESORT 66 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………..076 292 956 Fax……………………..076 292 050 r reservation@baanlaimai.com www.baanlaimai.com

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LAMAI HOTEL 207/1-4 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………076 345 664-5 Fax…………………….076 345 611 r info@lamaihotelphuket.com www.lamaihotelphuket.com

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LAMAI INN 209/19-21 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………076 294 378-9 Fax……………………..076 294 380 r info@lamaiinnphuket.com www.lamaiinnphuket.com

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SM RESORT 20/42 Sirirat Rd., Patong Beach Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel…………………….076 512 493-6 Fax……………………076 512 497-8 r sm-resort@hotmail.com www.sm-resort.com

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a spectacular newest modern hotel and plaza complex, offers a quiet oasis of tranquility and luxury in the heart of the world-renowned Patong Beach.

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in the heart of Patong which embodies the best of Thai hospitality and matches international standards

THE KEE RESORT & SPA 152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………….076 335 888 Fax………………………076 335 808 r rsvn@thekeeresort.com www.thekeeresort.com

THE ROYAL PARADISE HOTEL & SPA 135/23,123/15-16 Rat-U-Thit 200 pee Rd., Patong beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel………………………076 340 666 Fax………………………076 340 565 r fb@royalparadise.com www.royalparadise.com

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RENOIR BOUTIQUE HOTEL Spa & Gourment Restaurant

RENOIR BOUTIQUE HOTEL 20/7-9 Siriraj Rd. Patong Kathu Phuket 83150 Tel………………………076 340 431 Fax………………………076 340 432 r info@renoirboutiquehotelpatong.com www.renoirboutiquehotelpatong.com See AD Full Page 2

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NARRY’S HOTEL PATONG 92/12-18 Soi Sea Beach, Thaweewong Rd., Patong Beach, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………076 345 727-8 r reservation@narryhotelpatong.com www.narryhotelpatong.com

LAMAI APARTMENT 29/95 Rachapathanusorn Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………..076 340 576 Fax……………………..076 340 586 r lamaiapartment@hotmail.com www.lamaiapartmentphuket.com

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SAN SABAI PATONG RESORT 179/88-94 Phangmung Sai Kor Rd. Patong Kathu Phuket 83150 Tel…………………….076 343 255-8 Fax………………………076 343 260 r rsvn@sansabaipatongresort.com www.sansabaipatongresort.com

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• 44 rooms • Free Wi-Fi • Sports Bar & Restaurant • Room Service • Internet cafe

SAN SABAI PATONG RESORT

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It takes appoximately 10 minutes by walk to Patong Beach.

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Centrally Located On Patong’s Beachfront

PATONG SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 130 Thaweewong Rd., Patong Beach, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………076 341 244-5 Fax……………………..076 341 243

Restaurants

One of the finest seafood restaurants on phuket serving local delicacies.

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Our stunning open-air restaurant, Baan Laimai, offers a wide selection of Thai and International seafood dishes with a Thursday Night Show and a live band, open from 11:00-01:00 hrs.

LAIMAI RESTAURANT 66 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel………………………076 292 956 Fax………………………076 292 050 r reservation@baanlaimai.com www.baanlaimai.com See Column Page 31-33

Restaurants

CASABLANCA

ROYAL KITCHEN

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Top 3 Asian flavor Restaurants only At The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Beach Phuket

THE ROYAL PARADISE HOTEL & SPA 135/23,123/15-16 Rat-U-Thit 200 pee Rd., Patong beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel………………………076 340 666 Fax………………………076 340 565 r fb@royalparadise.com www.royalparadise.com

Thai Cooking School

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PHUKET THAI COOKERY SCHOOL

19 Sirirat Rd. Patong Kathu Phuket Let’s cook as a master 83150 in 5 hours at Patong Beach Tel………………………076 294 505

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An ideal for place luxurious treatment of aromatherapy, come to be pampered and leave invigorated from the ultimate spa experience Locate 1st floor of Royal wing Open daily 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

THE ROYAL PARADISE HOTEL & SPA 135/23,123/15-16 Rat-U-Thit 200 pee Rd., Patong beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………..076 340 666 Fax…………………….076 340 565 r fb@royalparadise.com www.royalparadise.com See AD Full Page 1

THE ARTIST STUDIO GALLERY Oppsite Jungceylon 198/13 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel………………………076 344 816 Fax……………………..076 344 861 r sumpoaw41@yahoo.co.uk

Art Galleries

Established in thailand for more than 20 years.

45 in-house artists.

Portraites to oder from your own photos.

3,000 Painting Currenyly In Stock Prices start from $100

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The Jade Condominium is nestled in the lush tropical hillside at Southern Patong Beach bordered by the gentle waves of the Andaman Sea.

THE JADE CONDOMINIUM 110/1 Prabaramee Rd., Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel………………………076 343 494 Mobile………………080 148 1113-4 r info@thejadecondominium.com www.thejadecondominium.com

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A M PRODUCTION CO., LTD. 51/101-2 Phrabaramee Rd. Kathu

Phuket 83150 Tel… …………………076 321 850-1 r info@best-t-shirt.com www.best-t-shirt.com

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PARAMOUNT TRAVEL SERVICE 235 Raj-u-Thid Rd., Patong, Phuket 83150 Tel……………………….076 293 111 Fax………………………076 292 122 Mobile…………………089 724 2370 r paramounttr@hotmail.com

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Stunning Andaman views wish Dramatic sunsets

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A new concept “Resort in Marina Lifestyle” Centrally located between Phuket Town and Phuket Airport. The Boat Lagoon is the Phuket’s foremost marina. Separate into 2 wings building style with 50 Meters freeform swimming pool and resort style overlooking to the Marina.

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Sleep Sheep Hostel is the answer for backpackers. Its location is not far from province transportation and bus station.

BOAT LAGOON RESORT 22/1 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Rd., Kohkaew, Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel…………………076 238 533-40 Fax………………….076 238 541-2 r hotel@phuketboatlagoon.com www.boatlagoonresort.com

SLEEP SHEEP PHUKET HOSTEL 243,245 Talang Rd. Phuket Town Near Dtac Shop Phuket 83000 Tel……………………..076 216 464 r sleepsheepphuket@gmail.com www.sleepsheepphuket.com

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PHUKET CENTER APARTMENT 62/20 Rasada Rd., Taladyai, Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel……………………076 213 416-7 Fax……………………..076 217 741 r phuket_center@hotmail.com www.phuketcenterapartment.com

SMILE ISLAND DENTAL CLINIC 3 Moo.8, Plaza Dracaena Building, Room A-1 Opposite Phuket Homepro Village, Chaofa West Rd., Chalong Muang, Phuket 83130 Tel/Fax………………076 604 411-2 Mobile………………..084 065 9969 r info@dental-clinic-phuket.com www.dental-clinic-phuket.com See AD Page 43

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Boomerang Village…

Very Congenial and Relaxing Ambience, Your relaxing holiday will resemble your dreams.

We are just a few steps away from Kata Beach, one of the most attractive beaches in Phuket

BOOMERANG VILLAGE 9/11-13 Patak Rd.,Soi 10 Kata, Muang, Phuket 83100 Tel……………………..076 284 480 ………………………..076 333 102 Fax…………………….076 284 569 r info@phuket-boomerang.com www.phuket-boomerang.com

capannina inn Boutique Hotel Kata Beach Phuket Thailand

CAPANNINA INN 98/84-85 Kata Rd., Kata, Muang, Phuket 83100 Tel……………………..076 284 450 r info@phuket-capannina-inn.com www.phuket-capannina-inn.com

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All the flavours of typical Italian cuisine with the atmosphere of Italian festive days

capannina restaurant Italian restaurant & pizzeria Phuket

CAPANNINA RESTAURANT 30/9 Kata Rd., Kata, Muang, Phuket 83100 Tel……………………..076 284 318 Mobile………………..081 367 4994 r info@phuket-capannina-inn.com www.capannina-phuket.com

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Cashewy Juice, A miraculous herbal drink

What is Cashewy?

The cashew tree is native to northeast Brazil and during the sixteenth century, Portuguese traders introduced the cashew to Mozambique and coastal India as a soil retainer to prevent erosion on the coasts. The tree flourished and spread throughout East Africa, South America, Central America and the West Indies.

Most people only know of the cashew nut and very few people in the western world have heard of the cashew apple. The cashew apple is attached to the cashew nut. The nut develops first and when it is full grown, but not ripe, the receptacle fills out and becomes plump, fleshy and pear shaped in appearance forming the cashew apple.

In the sixteenth century, cashew apple juice has been used to treat fever, to re-freshen breath and to conserve the stomach.

The Tikuna Tribe in northwest Amazonia considered the fruit juice to be medicinal against influenza. Latin American and West Indian populations valued the succulent Cashew Apple more desirable than the cashew nut. They would dispose of the nut as waste.

The juice is being distributed successfully within Thailand as a very popular herbal drink and is known locally as the miraculous drink.

The origin of the cashew apple juice drink The Srisupphaluck Orchid Co., Ltd., an over-50-year trader of the cashew nut, realizes well the medicinal properties of this kind of fruit.

In 2001, the company, in cooperation with the Department of Industrial Promotion, started researching on the cashew apple juice. The project was under the charge of the faculty members of Prince of Songkla University. In 2002, after the quality of the production and packaging process had been developed to reach the required standard, “cashewy” brand of cashew apple juice was introduced to the market of miraculous herbal drinks in Thailand.

The juice contained in the cashew apple has several important medical properties, believing that it can cure chronic constipation and relieve pains and aches caused by neurasthenia and arthritis. Cashew apple juice also serves to stimulate the brain and strengthen your memory.

The juice contained in the cashew apple has several important medical properties. It can • treat gastric diseases • stop vomiting • as a gargle, relieve sore throat • increase the excretion of urine • induce perspiration • increase one’s resistance to venereal diseases • treat abdominal dropsy

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Simply pour on (01) oz, either Vodka/Whisky/Rum/Brandy/ Gin/Beer or Wine in a glass with a cashewy juice and pinch of salt. Shake it well before drinking the Paradise cocktail

Most Valuable Fruit Juice For Your Health The Brazilians like drinking cashew apple juice very much, believing that it can cure chronic constipation and relieve pains and aches caused by neurasthenia and arthritis.

Cashew apple juice also serves to stimulate the brain and strengthen your memory. Mixed with vodka or brandy, it will make you full of vitality and particularly energetic.

Now, cashew apple juice is a brand new quality product available nowhere else in Thailand and Asia except at Sri Supphaluck Orchid in Phuket.

Drink It Daily to Make You Healthy Cashewy Tea. Instruction : 1:4 1. A glass of hot water.

2. Add 4 caps of cashewy juice about 1 oz 3. Stir with spoon and ready to serve Cashewy tea for good tasts.

Cashewy Juice.

Instruction : 1:6 1. A glass of ice cube (12 oz) pour soda water.

2. Add 6 caps of cashewy juice.

3. Stir with spoon and ready to serve cold for good tasts.

Cashew Juice is highly beneficial to your health. It has the following special properties: 1. It makes you feel refreshed, energetic and strong.

2. It reduces inflammation and infections of your respiratory tract and strengthens your lungs.

3. Regular drinking helps prevent common cold. Reduce allergic symptoms and soothe your stuffy nose.

4. It soothes your sore throat, reduces irritation and phlegm, relieves a cough and constriction of the windpipe and makes your voice clear.

5. It helps balance the yon and yang of your body system.

6. It helps reduce the symptoms of dysentery, gastric ulcer and chronic stomach disease.

7. It relieves vomiting, helps increase the flow of urine, helps discharge of stones and sweat, and improves the body’s resistance to venereal diseases.

8. It gives warmth to your body.

9. It improves your eyesight and memory.

10. It can improves the central nervous system to enchance good sleep and relax.

Sri Supphaluck Orchid (ศรีศุภลักษณ ออคิด) The Cashewy Phuket (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

51/9 Moo 5, Thepkasattri Road, T.Sri Soonthorn, A.Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand. Tel: 0 7627 2915-8 Fax: 0 7627 2916 Mobile: 081 539 7380, 081 737 7789 Email: info@srisupphaluckorchid.com, cashewy_ juice@hotmail.com www.srisupphaluckorchid.com

The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa

The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa in Phuket is located in central Patong, the island’s popular beachfront and night life district. The four-star property, just a short walk from the beach and the shopping centre, is perfectly located to enjoy a relaxing and rewarding holiday in Phuket.

The Royal Paradise provides comfort and world-class facilities, including several restaurants, a spa and superb swimming pool. From the Hotel’s sky lounge, the highest spot in Phuket, guests can enjoy the breathtaking view of Andaman Sea, Outstanding Performance lovely bays, distant islands and mountains.

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Phuket: 135/23, 123/15-16 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, Kathu Phuket 83150 Tel: +66 76 340 666 Fax: +66 76 340 565 Email: sales@royalparadise.com Bangkok: 1557 Sriwara Town in town, Ladpro soi 94 Rd., Wangthonglang, Bangkok Email: royalbkk@royalparadise.com, royalbkk@cscoms.com Reservation: rsvn@royalparadise.com

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