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Editor’s Note We all dream of living a life of luxury that is full to the brim with happiness. In this issue of One Coast we have gathered together but just some of those things that allow you to escape to a life less ordinary and indulge in the luxury that surrounds us. Budding artists, incredible homewares, stunning locations, insatiable fashion and culinary works of art are just the tip of a world around us with such amazing talent, from coast to coast‌from Phuket, to Samui, to Bangkok and beyond. Find a quiet space and immerse yourself in One Coast and allow yourself to live the dream...
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EDITORIAL One Coast Magazine
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Writer Dark Jader Writer Zhun-Ni Illustrator Celine Wong Photographer Scott Weinmann Photography assistant Siwa Anontachai Beauty Kimberly Nissen Stylist Nikky Noodles
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CONTENTS FASHION 08 Flash 16 Dress me up 20 InStyle 32 Wear 36 Cover
BEAUTY 42 Hot Stuff
44 Wellness
LIVING 50 Decorate
54 InDesign
LIFESTYLE 60 CoastRider
62 CoastDrive 66 InCoast 70 TopCoast 74 Hotspot 80 Stay 88 Table Tales 94 Dine
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About Him About Her
ECO COAST 104 Habitat 108 Helping Hands
COAST GUIDE 110 Samui 111 Phuket 112 Bangkok
COVER TALES PHOTOGRAPHER ANDREA JANKOVIC MODEL LAURA BALLIN MUA CAROLINA ROJAS STYLIST VANESSA ROCHMAN www.primness.com
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DENIM DNA GENETIC is all about the chic, sophisticated modern woman with an edge that embodies a strong sense of self and a healthy arrogance. C or e s t yles of cool, uncomplicated , comfortable, and perfectly fitting silhouettes rendered in the softest Italian, Japanese and Turkish fabrics with silhouettes of the skinnyleg, cropped cigarette, straight-leg and flare, serving as modern renderings of the classics of women’s jeans. The true definition of GENETIC is all in the word...composition...helping shape and define. Find your denim DNA.
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Turn your home into a gallery showcase with beautiful hand-painted Chinese Ink & Watercolour fashion illustrations exclusively from Lihua.
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Booty Shorts & Dress Genie In A Bag Beachwear DeLuxe Collection
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Dress Genie In A Bag Beachwear DeLuxe Collection
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Beautiful Rouge evening gown ZuzaFashion.com Necklace Topshop
Halterneck Genie In A Bag Beachwear DeLuxe Collection
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Geo Clutch Pierre Hardy 7,395 THB
Geo Print Jumper Thakoon 11,220 THB
INSTA-GLAM with Nikky Noodles Fashion Designer
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Welcome to my Insta-style fashion feature. Fashion is my life, I live, eat and breathe it! Over the next few pages, I will share styling tips and interpretations of how to wear the latest trends. A guide into ‘whats in’ and ‘whats new!’ So lets get to it...this season brings some of the hottest duos yet! Yes ladies, we’re talking ‘Joggers with Sky Scraping Sexy Heels’, Sweatshirts worn with Pencil Skirts’ and ‘Sneakers teamed with to-die-for Bags’. Hungry for more? Well, throw in shades of Watermelon, Apple, Banana and Tangy Orange, add GREY into the mix (it’s the new WHITE) and here we have it... Multiple Key Trends...NAILED.
SPORTS LUXE WITH A FRUITY FLAVOUR
So pour yourself a long drink, put your feet up and get ready to ‘Proceed to Checkout’. Enjoy!
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Mouth Watering
Illusion Dress Ted Baker 6,600 THB
Watermelon Large Tote Juicy Couture 10,000 THB
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Cara rockin the coral lippy ♥ Must-See Must-Do
HOT TIP
DARE to wear this dress with your sneakers by day. Give it the Glamathon makeover by night..grab those heels, add a tote, pile on those accessories Ombre Jumper And Off You Go!
Matthew Williamson 17,635 THB
Zipper L 3,990 T eather Skir t M HB ango
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Sneakers New Balance 2,715 THB Block Emili Colour Ba o Pu cci 36 g ,625
Grey Peepsters Alexander Wang 12,345 THB Sexy Skycrapers that go with anything
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Lip Sweater Marcus Lupfer 8,315 THB
Yellow Platforms Charlotterusse 1,400 THB
Shortie Shorts Topshop 1,845 THB
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Essential items for the modern man’s wardrobe; makes Amuk. . Combining classical styles and current trends with high quality fabrics, Amuk brings back the simplicity in dressing well.
PHOTOGRAPHER GRETA CARROLL MODEL LEE ELLIOTT
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Sunglasses Moxyst.com Gold Vest Pomelofashion.com Sleeve shirt Pomelofashion.com Silver plate skirt Mango
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Stitch & Hide bring classical designs that acknowledge the past, made from the finest leathers by the skilled hands of craftsmen using time honored techniques and formulas developed nearly 100 years ago. Made to this day with old world craftsmanship and faultless functionality, S&H leathers carry on a long history of superior comfort and durability. Stitch & Hide, for Citizens of the modern world.
Photography - Ben Tregear
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beautyhot stuff his season makeup goes highglamour with luminous skin, a touch of sparkle and rosiness reminiscent of flowers in bloom. The trend is perfect for tropical life as it plays with dewy skin and fluid colour. Forget about perfect placement or bold statements, embrace your lighter side with nudes, champagnes, honeys and neutrals.
SUBTLE INTENTION
Lancome’s French Ballerine collection takes inspiration from the feminity and grace of a ballet dancer. A colour palette of tulle and roses, from the Mocha Queen lipgloss right through to the satin ribbon adorned Rose Ballerine Blush.
It’s equally complimentary with Giorgio Armani’s Effetto Nude collection, capturing the elegance of 1930s Hollywood glamour. Radiance is added to the skin with Fluid Sheer Radiant Pigment and enhanced with a halo-effect from the Effetto Nude palette.
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For the evening mix a blend of baked shimmer powders to make eyes pop, like the new Mineralize Eye Shadow quads from MAC Cosmetics. Swap big, heavy lashes with realistic mascara in hues of brown and taupe.
Embrace subtlety to let your natural beauty shine.
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ilates is touted as one of the best exercise forms with the least impact on your joints and the most benefit to your body shape, stretch and core.
Most people are unaware of the differences between Yoga and Pilates with most people believing they are one in the same. Yoga is principally a life philosophy which encompasses spiritual values as well as a series of poses called ‘Asana’ which are done in order to benefit the workings of the body and building a mind-body connection. Pilates on the other hand is not a life philosophy, it is simply a series of exercises designed to improve the strength of our core muscles around the abdominals, hips and lower back. Stronger muscles, stress relief and improved circulation are some of the benefits of practising Yoga whereas Pilates tries to strengthen the core stability muscles of our body to improve the way we function in our daily lives. There are a multitude of famous celebrities who swear by Pilates in order to maintain their physique and their day
to day lives - including some very famous footballers! There are two basic forms of Pilates - mat-based Pilates and equipment-based Pilates. Mat-based Pilates, which is the most popular form of Pilates, is a series of exercises performed on the floor using gravity and our own body weight to provide resistance. Equipment-based Pilates, uses specially designed equipment and accessories to provide muscle resistance, using bands and traction machines. Once you learn the basics of Pilates, you can easily practise it at home on the floor with a soft rubber Pilates mat. This will cushion you against the hard surface and stop any joint pain. Turn on the tv, listen to some music – it’s that easy – no machinery, no equipment, just you and the mat! There are lots of Pilates dvd’s you can watch and follow to ensure you get a balanced work-out and target the right muscles and you are completing the exercises correctly and safely so you gain the most benefit.
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Just some of the benefits of pilates: • Better posture • Improved flexibility • Toned buttocks and thighs • Toned arms and shoulder area • A flatter stomach and a trimmer stomach • Greater strength and muscle tone • Improved performance
Here’s a simple pilates exercise you can try at home to get you on your way to a leaner, stronger you!
Leg Floats
This exercise can be conducted in sets of 6-10 while alternating legs between repetitions: Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet face-down on the floor so that you are in the preparatory position. While breathing in, lift you knee towards you, while keeping the shin bone parallel to the floor.Your thigh and leg should form a 90 degree angle. While breathing out, extend the leg away from you as far as you can, while keeping your pelvis and chest parallel to the floor. While breathing in, bend your leg back towards you, so that you return to position #2. While breathing out, return the foot to the floor (return to position #1). Repeat steps #2 to #5 on the other leg.
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People tend to stretch from their more flexible areas and rely on their better-developed muscles for strength, thus reinforcing postural habits. But being slightly askew can be a good thing. And here’s 5 reasons why you should cherish your imbalances...
Asymmetry wakes you up. Every time we take a
two-sided pose, our hips, shoulders and hamstrings make sure that we have two different experiences.There’s more to notice, less of a tendency to fall into habit patterns and space out. On really dramatic differences – kicking up with the second leg in full arm balance, for instance – it’s less a different pose than a whole new, if somewhat unwelcome, continent to explore. Nonetheless, asymmetry keeps it new.
Asymmetries introduce you to your own body.
Yogis know which hip is stiff, which shoulder is tight, which hamstring resists in forward bends. Long before the stiff hip starts to wake us up in the middle of the night with a dull ache or a sharp pain, we’re at work on the solution.As we resolve imbalances on one level, another level appears, a lot like peeling an onion.
Asymmetries allow you insight into how your mind constructs categories. Do you label the sides
as “easy” and “hard,” or worse, “good” and “bad”? Is there a moral judgement implied on that problematic shoulder? Try “sticky” and “smooth,” in part, because there are times when “sticky” is good.
The smooth side teaches joy, but the sticky side teaches attention to detail. When you’re on
the sticky side, you aren’t tempted to glide on through to your deepest place. That means you have time to stop and feel the effect of every action, and what you learn will stick with you – an example of good stickiness at work.
Finally, having a tighter or more difficult side provides boundless opportunity to practice friendliness and open-hearted curiosity towards ourselves. And since we always seem to find
ourselves the most difficult people to be friendly to, all opportunities are welcome. www.myfiveminuteyoga.com
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BEAUTIFULLY IMBALANCED FIVE REASONS TO LOVE YOUR ASYMMETRY
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Live. Love. Luxur y. Luxury as per its definition is the state of great comfort and extravagant living. But living in luxury…does not have to be out of reach.
Surrounded by natural interiors and exteriors, intricate man-made beauty, works of art and the people who create them – we are all living on One Coast – and here we delve into what makes up the incredible coast that surrounds us.
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MEALTIMES DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE SO SERIOUS!
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livingdecorate BR AND IGHTEN UP A EFFE DD AN A YOUR M CTIV E AD TTRACTIV EALS KITC DITIO E HE N TO AND WITH N AND Y D MOM SOME A INING R OUR LT O ’S O LD-Sk ERNATIV OM OOL E CRO S TO CKER Y
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FORGET WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT PLASTIC PLATES AND BOWLS, A NEW GENERATION IS BORN. BOLDER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER WITH A SOPHISTICATION THAT MEANS YOUR DINNERWEAR CAN TAKE A BEATING AND NEVER HAS TO LOOK CHEAP.
Vibrant Asian Dining Set available exclusively from Chaokoh Samui www.samuisupply.com
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Samujana’s stunning seaview residences located in Choeng Mon on the northeastern tip of Koh Samui have garnered themselves a reputation for quality, and it is easy to understand why. With sweeping uninterrupted views of the crystal blue waters of Samui, each Samujana residence is unique unto itself without compromising the feeling of limitless space and pure indulgence. Gary Fell, an award winning designer of Gfab Architects has carefully designed Samujana to produce exceptional living spaces both indoor and out, using modern clean lines blending contemporary luxury and Thai architecture without losing sight of the environment in which these 6 star residences are located. One Coast Magazine
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Gary has been conscientious and largely preserved the incredible site, by building Samujana villas around the existing natural topography of the site. As a result of his award-winning design, several villas have mature trees and rock formations incorporated either into the living areas, the gardens or the pools. This gives the villas individuality rarely found in developments of this size and in this location. The residences, all with their own unique touches and slightly varied layouts are designed with space and comfort in mind, allowing enough space from each bedroom or area that you may not even bump into those who are staying with you.
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With quality in mind from architecture to layouts, it is no surprise that each of the 19 villas (with 8 more close to completion) afford guests and owners air-conditioned bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, TV lounges / private cinemas (yes, private cinemas!), Infinity-edge private pools, sun loungers, state of the art sound systems, open-air lounges, rooftop terraces and gardens, oversized bathtubs in the majority of villas, complimentary Wi Fi and of course, dedicated villa staff who are there to ensure the property is maintained to the highest of levels and that your stay is exceptional. Available to purchase as well as to stay, Samujana’s residences offer much more than just unadulterated ocean views through a plethora of activities and services. From weddings to poolside BBQ’s, Muay Thai boxing workshops, pop-up restaurants, boat charters and much more. With Samujana, Samui has never looked so good.
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Lifestyle OPEN ROAD Ohm Cycles, conspicuously located on the Ring Road, Chaweng is the only place to find the wheeled beast of your dreams to rent, buy or customize when in Koh Samui. Ohm himself is a bike aficionado, living and breathing all things bicycular. His shop, with bikes as far as the eye can see, rent every kind of big bike for your riding pleasure such as KTM, HarleyDavidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Ducati’s. For those looking for high end scooters, Ohm does not disappoint – rent yourself a Tmax 500, Silver wing 400-600, Majesty, Foresight and PCX amongst others. Ohm Cycles Samui also provides everything a rider could need and can kit you out in no time - helmets, gloves, boots, jackets and more. So when you are next in Samui, stop by Ohm Cycles, pick the beast of your choice and get out on that open road. www.ohmcyclessamui.com
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GEN ERA TION B M W U N L E A S H T H E X - G E N E R AT I O N I N P E R F O R M A N C E L U X E W I T H T H E A L L N E W S AV - V Y X 5 R A N G E
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ingapore. BMW Asia has unveiled the thirdgeneration BMW X5, an all-round Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that is equipped to meet the most exacting and varied demands. The new BMW X5 will make its local debut in three variants; a V8-powered BMW X5 xDrive50i with up to 450hp, the 306hp petrol six-cylinder engine BMW X5 xDrive35i and a six-cylinder in-line diesel-powered BMW X5 xDrive30d with up to 258hp. As BMW’s first SAV, the BMW X5 literally started the premium SAV segment and has since become a global best-seller of its class with more than 1.3 million units sold worldwide since the launch of the first gen X5. “Thanks to Efficient Dynamics technology, the new BMW X5 has definitely surpassed its predecessor in terms of raised performance and reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. This is
achieved through measures including intelligent lightweight construction techniques and aerodynamic optimisation. Compared to its predecessor, the power output of the new BMW X5 xDrive50i has increased by 10 percent and is 16 percent more fuel efficient than before,” said Mr Sethipong Anutarasoti, Corporate Affairs Director of BMW Group Asia. “Further, the range of Connected Drive features is more extensive than ever, including several innovative driver assistance systems such as: Collision Warning System with braking function and Attention Assistant, which are unique among the BMW X5’s rivals.” The new BMW X5 also impresses with outstanding practicality, headlined a 40: 20: 40 split / folding rear seat backrest and load capacity rising from 650 to a maximum 1,870 litres.
“The new BMW X5 has definitely surpassed its predecessor in terms of raised performance, reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.”
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Ride comfort in the new BMW X5 is also further enhanced with the introduction of a range of advanced suspension systems. The Comfort Adaptive Suspension package comprises Dynamic Damper Control and automatic self-leveling air suspension at the rear. The electronic control logic adapts the damping characteristics to changing road conditions and driving situations. Two different damping modes can be selected using the Driving Experience Control switch.
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The Dynamic Adaptive Suspension Package provides significantly sportier cornering dynamics. Dynamic Performance Control and the Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation optimise directional stability and reduce body roll. The BMW X5 xDrive50i comes as standard with the Professional Adaptive Suspension package, which combines the components of the Comfort and Dynamic Adaptive Suspension packages into an integrated system offering highest levels of driving enjoyment in all situations. The BMW X5 xDrive35i and X5 xDrive30d, meanwhile, come standard with the Comfort Adaptive Suspension package. Adaptive M suspension is available with the optional M Sport package, which includes Sporttuned suspension settings with a specifically-tuned Dynamic Damper Control system, as well as an automatic self-levelling air suspension at the rear.
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Perfect for serious fishing trips or champagne chaperoned island-hopping excursions...This little beauty really is a Siamese dream come true
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aised on Long Island, in a suburb of New York City, Scott Weinmann was boating before he could ride a bicycle. In fact, he learned to ride a bicycle at the boat yard. Scott’s father was an avid boater, and wanted something that the whole family could enjoy together on weekends and from here, Scott’s love of the ocean and the vessels that sail across it was born.
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DREAM WEAVER Propelled by twin Mercury Verado 275 hp engines, the SIAMESE DREAM is not only a fully stacked world-class fishing vessel but also, possibly, one of the fastest boats on Samui
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The perfect venue for a wedding ceremony or reception, with breathtaking views of Koh Samui.
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As the years went by and Scott raced sailboats in the Long Island Sound, followed by stints chartering sailboats in the Caribbean - from St. Thomas to the British Virgin Islands when he was 22, to St. Lucia and the Grenadines. Sailing everything from 40’ sloops to large catamarans. The love of the ocean never leaves you, but bills must be paid and so Scott worked hard within high-tech industries specifically working with software without ever forgetting the love of the sea and his place within it. In the spring of 1993, Scott picked up fly-fishing after seeing “A River Runs Through It”. It just looked like something regal – zen like in its simplicity. Shortly after learning the craft, Scott was a regular at the local trout stream, eventually traveling to the Florida Keys to fly-fish for Tarpon and thus the sailor was now a devout fisherman
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A visit to Koh Samui in 2010 changed the course of Scott’s life, where he would travel from New York City to Koh Samui, 3 times a year, for over 3 years and started to develop a plan to completely change his path, leaving enterprise software in his wake, and making a new life in Thailand and the cogs began to turn looking to create a new business, a new venture and a new path to follow…..
It was in March of 2013 on the shores of Samui that it finally hit him...there wasn’t a single “world class” fishing boat on Koh Samui. There were a handful of beautiful yachts - Minor Affair, Hip Horizons, and such, but you can’t fish from them. If you wanted to REALLY go fishing, you were stuck with the local fishing boats, which lack a lot of the creature comforts. The new business plan was hatched - bring a worldclass fishing boat to Koh Samui and cater to the 5-star resorts and their guests that appreciate the difference. The plan looked good. Now it was time to find a boat. The decision was made to stretch the budget and acquire the Intrepid 350. Re-christened “Siamese Dream”, she was trailered from Phuket to Don Sak where she was launched, then brought to Koh Samui. Today, Siamese Dream lives in Bangrak, and has become a staple in Ang Thong Marine Park, where 80% of here excursions take her. She cruises comfortable at 27-30 knots and has a top speed of 40 knots. Propelled by twin Mercury Verado 275 hp engines, she is one of the fastest boats on Samui and boasts an air conditioned cabin, a full bathroom with shower, microwave oven and refrigerator. Siamese Dream carries 160 litres of fresh water on board, along with a fuel capacity of 1,200 litres. Equipped with Furuno radar, chart plotter and fish finder, Garmin GPS, Simrad Autopilot and multiple Horizon VHF radios, she is outfitted like a yacht should be.
With a hull fabricated from Kevlar, Siamese Dream may just be the strongest and safest boat on Koh Samui. Fishing gear comes from Phuket - Penn International Rods and Reels, and Shimano TLD 2-speed reels for the big stuff. Known as Koh Samui’s finest & fastest luxury fishing boat, Siamese Dream is available for Deep Sea Fishing, Snorkeling, Ang Thong Marine Park Expeditions, Night Fishing & Scuba diving Koh Tao or you can set out for the waters around Koh Samui and Koh Phangan for Giant Trevally, Queenfish, King Mackeral, Barracuda, Cobia, Snappers, Pompano and Groupers.
SIAMESE DREAM YACHT CHARTERS With 5-star service, all cocktails and wine included, and catering from the islands finest restaurants and resorts, the experience aboard Siamese Dream is incomparable to taking a speedboat out for the day. It’s in another category entirely…the category of dreams. Siamese Dreams.
SIAMESE DREAM T: +66 (0)90-158-3501 E: captain@siamesedreamyacht.com W: www.siamesedreamyacht.com
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mmerse yourself in the real Thai rainforest just an hour from Bangkok or Pattaya in Chonburi, bordered by the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary and soar above the jungle canopy on a zipline. You can experience diverse wildlife such as giant squirrels, barking deer, macaques (monkeys), and giant storks and if you’re lucky the more elusive gibbon. For those looking for something a bit more adventurous, the newly introduced Go Gibbon! Experience™ allows you to zip, fly, climb, crawl, and swing your way through this amazing treetop obstacle course. With 16 unique challenges available for all skill levels and ages including – Suspended bridges, Spider Nets, Tarzan Jumps, Flying-Fox, Flying Swings and more. Get your gibbon on…
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Floating peacefully down the river in an inflated inner tube seemed like the perfect idea to a farmer in the late 90’s but little did he know what had just started. Pretty soon, every guesthouse and tour operator in town was renting out tubes as a way to enjoy the Laos sunshine and take in Vang Vieng’s natural beauty. Over 170,000 backpackers now stop off in Vang Vieng each year to float down the river and participate in a crazy floating party, stopping off at bars and parties dotted along the banks in this forever changed backpacker’s paradise. Now complete with dance floors, zip-lines, rope swings, giant slides, mud volleyball courts in what you could call the ultimate outdoor water park. Put a ring on it and get tubing…..
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KU DÉ TA conceptualises, designs, markets and operates hip, luxury lifestyle restaurants and clubs. Our offerings reflect the uniqueness of our surroundings and the innate desire of people to connect – and disconnect. Their venues are attuned to their locality through design, and local market adaptation, design statements, technology, fashion, artistic influences and cultural mores. Innovative design, warm and authentic service, outstanding cuisine and a social focus will be at the heart of every KU DÉ TA experience. To add to their every growing presence around the globe including Bali and Singapore, KU DÉ TA recently unveiled its highly anticipated Bangkok venue. Bangkok’s elite can now indulge in their carefully tailored menus, sophisticated cocktails paired with unparalleled service, all while overlooking the city skyline from the 39th and 40th floors of Sathorn Square Building. Spread over the two floors of KU DÉ TA Bangkok are three world class restaurant offerings; Signature presents a modern interpretation on Asian flavours, Izakaya specialising in 76
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Japanese Robatayaki charcoal grill, and Grill, a progressive update on the western steakhouse with premium cuts of imported beef. These restaurants are supported by KU DÉ TA Bangkok’s select wine lists, carefully curated by an award-winning sommelier to offer a fantastic choice of Old and New world wines from master winemakers. Complementing these dining outlets, the KU DÉ TA Bangkok complex includes seven distinct themed bars; Soundgarden, Amber Bar, Aviary, Ku Bar, Grill Bar, Lounge and a separate bar in the Members Club - each offering a unique experience to complement the diverse Bangkok peoples. KU DÉ TA’s cocktail service is just as innovative and precise as its décor and menus. With the Nordic Bar Syndicate at the helm, the entire drink experience has been carefully crafted and delivered impeccably. Cocktail menus include the crème de la crème of international classics and unique signature drinks that have been designed to fit both Bangkok’s climate and KU DÉ TA’s uncompromising quality standards. The Club Lounge and Members Club are new standards set to revolutionise expectations in first-class entertainment. The nightclubs have been meticulously crafted with multi-level platforms and seating banquettes, boasting Asia’s premier sound and lighting, with the country’s first state of the art Madrix lighting system and sound by Marquis’ ultra-high performance club system. If you are looking for the spectacular, then KU DÉ TA will not disappoint. Escape the everyday and indulge in a life less ordinary.
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EVOLUTION EXPERIENCE THE NEXT LEVEL OF LUXURY LIVING AT INIALA BEACH HOUSE PHUKET
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Iniala is situated on the beautiful golden sands of Natai beach facing the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. The Residence comprises of three stunning beach front villas and an incredible Penthouse. With just a 20 minute drive from Phuket International Airport, you are but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the island. Your Iniala experience starts the moment you land. After touchdown you will be whisked from the gate and through immigration into their luxury vehicle where your personal butler will offer you a glass of champagne as you kick back and relax.
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The Beach House has 10 bedrooms spread over 3 individual villas and a spectacular Penthouse with every bedroom and living space startlingly different. At Iniala each room is unique, just as each stay is unique. 10 different international designers from Brazil, Spain, Thailand, UK, Russia, USA and Ireland have contributed to the interiors of The Beach House and their architect has created a beautiful interpretation of a traditional Thai house surrounded by organically inspired contemporary structures.Â
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Setting an all new benchmark for the future of contemporary luxury, Iniala Beach House is a blend of extraordinary design, ground-breaking gastronomy and un-paralleled service. To experience Iniala is to truly experience the evolution of luxury living. www.iniala.com
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ARE YOU BEING SERVED? THE BOYS AT SAMUI'S MOST COVETED RESTAURANT SHARE THEIR PASSION...AND BOIL SOME BEEF. words by Jade Moore photos by Johnny McGeorge facebook.com/the.imaginician
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COOK IT UP Put all the ingredients for the brine into a very large saucepan, pour in 2.5 litres (4½ pints) of water and gradually bring to the boil, stirring to help the sugar and salt dissolve. Once it comes to the boil, let it bubble away for two minutes. Take off the heat and leave to cool completely.
Beefcake Martin Selby doesn’t follow the herd when it comes to grazing. Known for his knack of turning simple home-cooked favourites into top-end tucker, The Larder’s Cook also loves cow puns and would be highly a-moo-sed if we added an udder one right at the end.
SALT BEEF
Otherwise known as Bully Beef or more commonly Corned Beef, this salt-cured cow meat recipe dates back to any historical time when preserving meat was a priority. To this day the technique remains a staple and with a few expert tweaks makes a delicious addition to The Larder’s already sterling menu.
Pierce the meat all over with a skewer. Put it in a large, sterilised plastic box or bucket (something non-reactive) and cover the meat with the brine; it must be totally immersed. The best thing I’ve found for weighing it down is two massive bottles of vodka. Put them in on top of the meat and it will stay below the level of the brine. Leave in a very cool place (a cellar or a room that is always freezing cold – most houses have one). Leave it for seven days. Take the beef out of the brine and rinse it. Roll and tie the meat and put it in a pan with the vegetables, bouquet garni and garlic, adding enough cold water to cover. Bring the water to simmering point, then leave to poach gently – I mean gently – for two and a half to three hours. Cook until the meat is completely tender (check with a skewer). Serve in slices with pickles, horseradish cream, English mustard or piccalilli. You can serve it hot (reheat it in the broth in which it has cooked) or cold. It will keep for a week in the refrigerator; wrap it well so it stays moist.
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• 275g (9¾oz) soft light-brown sugar • 350g (12oz) coarse sea salt • 2 tsp black peppercorns • ½ tbsp juniper berries • 4 cloves • 4 bay leaves • 4 sprigs of thyme INGREDIENTS FOR THE BEEF
• 2.5kg (5lb 8oz) piece of beef rump • 1 large carrot, roughly chopped • 1 onion, roughly chopped • 1 celery stick, roughly chopped • 1 leek, cut into large chunks • 1 bouquet garni • ½ head of garlic
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WELL PRESERVED when the war comes, we’ll head to The Larder
KOH SAMUI’S ADDITION, IS THE REAL
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PASSIONISTA fresh, funky and tart on the tongue.
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Metrolicious The Larder Koh Samui would feel at home in any major city in the world
YOU'VE BEEN SERVED PASSIONISTA
Damian Ahern's hybrid cocktail menu is as sharp as the knife in the picture and twice as shiny. The Passionista is no exception, blending sweet, sour, bitter and boozy in perfect proportions for the freshest drink you’ll have until you order the next one.
INGREDIENTS • 1oz cachaca • 1oz fresh passionfruit (with seeds) • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice • 1/2 oz simple syrup Shake and pour over crushed ice and garnish with fresh mint. Serve with a smile, drink with a wince.
No fuss. No fancy terms. No pretension. Located in Chaweng, at the very top end of Chaweng Beach Road (opposite the Anantara Lawana Hotel), The Larder takes things back to basics, serving up rustic casual dining and cocktails with a twist. Chef Martin Selby and Drink Guru Damian Ahern offer up modern British and International cuisine with a mix of comfort food and classics that have been revived, remixed and reinvigorated by merging modern cooking methods and techniques. Their fresh take on foodie-favourites sit alongside cocktails that have been deconstructed into new liquid magic such as the infamous Inside Out Bloody Mary made with ice-cubes full of secret herbs and spices and garnished with vodka-infused cherry tomatoes or the Peanut Butter Martini with Larder infused peanut butter cup vodka, milk and chocolate all served in unique and quirky ways, injecting some humour in your tipple of choice.
The food menu is a diners dream with house favourites like the Scotch Egg with asparagus for dipping into the soft gooey yolk and house-made pickle or the Pulled Pork Pleasure - rosemary-scented slow cooked pork with quince paste, adobo sauce and house-made slaw served in a fresh bun are a huge hit. With a carefully crafted menu, the food is faultless and the names are cheeky – a great combination that is hard to find in Samui and it’s great to see someone having fun with what they love to do without compromising on quality. Tongue in cheek they are, but all jokes aside everything is served with a passion and love for ingredients from start to finish……and we like to finish with the Espresso martini, served warm with a massive scoop of salted caramel ice cream...mmmmmm... www.thelardersamui.com hungry@thelardersamui.com +66 (0) 77-601-259 One Coast Magazine
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sh-AZ-am! Set to be the top gastronomic venue in southern Thailand, Aziamendi takes you on an incredible gourmet journey in one of Asia’s most extraordinary dining rooms... 94
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Supersmooth yet sharp as a razor, Pete McDowell & Alex Rigley of The Night Sessions have honed their craft and carved a niche as the only five-star musical duo you’ll ever need to know. words & photos by Johnny McGeorge facebook.com/the.imaginician
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t’s 9pm in the restaurant of the Banyan Tree Koh Samui. Lights are dim and the faint sound of diners is subtle enough to set the ambience in keeping with the plush interiors of one of Asia’s finest boutique luxury resorts...
As an impeccably turned out Maître d’ floats silently from table to table, a beautifully controlled, muted guitar carries a rhythmic melody across the room, swiftly followed by a silky smooth vocal rendition of a classic Motown soul song. Everyone, including the Maitre d’, is impressed. The slick precision fingers behind the guitar belong to Alex Rigley and the liquid gold vocal chords are those of Pete McDowell, two handsome and effortlessly charming London lads who, along with their residency at Banyan Tree, are causing a stir at Samui’s top venues with their unique brand of high-end musicality under the monicker of The Night Sessions. One Coast meets up with the duo to get the low-down on the rhythm and the blues behind the soul.
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OC: Tell us a little bit about yourselves P: I’m 30 years old, started performing and writing music at the age of 15. I continued to study music through college and then university until 23 years old, during which time I was working on and off with Alex and doing various other projects. Mainly writing music and performing in bands and collaborating with with other musicians. A: I’m a couple of years older than Pete and started working full time when I left school at 16. We met at music college when I was 18 and I gave academic music a couple of shots but was never really suited to the classroom aspect as I’m more of an instinctive musician. So I always kept music as my hobby and passion while I worked for an honest living. For years Pete and I would jam together, share inspiration and create music. We had a successful stint in a band together in Coventry until 2008 then we went our separate ways...The following year I moved to Germany with my girlfriend and Pete moved out to Thailand to teach English. OC: How did The Night Sessions come about? P: After I’d been teaching in Thailand a few years I realised how much I’d missed making music and after chatting with Alex again for the first time in two years I convinced him to come out. In 2011 we reunited in Phuket where we started looking at performing full time. We realised there was a niche for high-end live acts in five star hospitality, and knew we had something different to offer. It was here that the Night Sessions was founded - and after six months of planning, rehearsing and general hard work, we got our first break in Koh Samui.
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A: As a blues guitarist, I just knew that by creating a distinct ‘sound’ along with Pete’s soulful vocals, we could build a brand of music that would stand out from the rest. Not only technically precise but fluid and creative, which is strengthened by the synergy we have on stage. Almost subliminal contact, like a line gets sung and I’ll play a counter melody to it, I’ll finish of Pete’s melodies for him and he’ll finish of my rhythms for me. It’s a rare bond that gives us the ability to craft smooth, palatable music with a really sharp edge that everyone can connect with. Our ethos is to bring style AND substance and know that consistency is key. OC: Any plans on the horizon? BOTH: One of the main reasons we got back together was to start writing new music but we got kinda waylaid by this project which, luckily has really taken off. It would be great to expand on what we’re doing, maybe bring a drummer and a bass player into the mix. But for now just keep on putting in the hours, honing our skills, perfecting the sets and see where the wind takes us. Currently Pete & Alex live on Koh Samui, where they are the house duo at Banyan Tree Samui. You can also catch them every Sunday from 11am - 1pm at Beach Republic in Lamai.
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From healthy eating to socially conscious living, Art Cafe’s June is a force to be reckoned with
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Further to her consistent efforts, in recent years June has become increasingly concerned of what the consumer society wastes on a daily basis and started focusing more attention on raising awareness of reducing food waste and more effective waste management, particularly in a tourist driven society like Koh Samui. She was most shocked to see that tens of tonnes of wasted food were being thrown away from hotels and restaurants on Samui every day. “Most people don’t get to see how much wasted food is accumulated in a day or they think that ordering an extra plate of food will be ok as it’s relatively cheap in Thailand compared to other countries around the world - but when you consider that every one in three people throw away food at every meal in every hotel, resort or restaurant on the island every day...this results in mountains of food needlessly thrown away.” And so, as diligent as ever, June is working hard to raise awareness for sensible consumption, to value the food we consume, the amount we order, what it takes to reach our plates and with a small effort, how we can reduce the amount that could otherwise be spared to feed the more needy rather than end up festering in the trash. for delicious healthy meals, check out June’s Art Cafe w: www.juneartcafe.com e: juneartcafe@hotmail.com t: 077-425-587 One Coast Magazine
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Kamalaya Impeccable design and careful landscaping bring out the magic and mystique of Samui’s hidden holistic haven. photos by Johnny McGeorge facebook.com/the.imaginician
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the middle of the Wellness reception area; the rock wall with the hanging roots of the ficus tree that the day-treatment rooms and pool cluster around; the giant boulders that form the walls and the floor of villas at the top of the valley.” Kamalaya’s 59 rooms and villas are nestled amidst ancient, granite boulders, streams and tropical vegetation, with existing rocks and trees
as defining elements for many of the structures with asian textiles and carefully selected art pieces combine with modern amenities to create comfortable, serene and elegant interiors. Stay at Kamalya and not only experience the wonder of nature, but enjoy integral wellness programs that aim to access the inner healing power within each of us, and to support a harmonious integration of heart, body, mind, and spirit.
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Although Koh Samui is home to stunning beaches and a range of activities suitable for the whole family, the little ones can become a bit bored and need to get all that extra holidayenergy out! So instead of scratching your head as to what you can do (and still find time so you can relax on your break) Fairways Children’s Center has come up with a multi-functional play center that even boasts a bar and restaurant so parents can still have some respite! Fairways Samui children’s Center located in Bangrak near the airport, is an action‐packed indoor adventure playground and Soft Play World, with Bouncy Castles, Swings and slides truly the ultimate in soft play for children - a venue where children aged 18 months to 8 years can play in a completely safe environment. As you walk in, the eye-catching colourful bouncy 320‐square‐metre soft play room is sure to
make any child’s excitement levels soar, with a fantastic Jungle Book theme it is quite simply a swinging place for your little monkeys to hang out and act, well, like kids! With the recent addition of their purpose built children’s pool and jacuzzi tub – Fairways now offer an outdoor play area and shaded seated area for the kids to enjoy and play in the fresh air. Surrounded by a non-slip surface to ensure the kids do not slip while getting in and out of the pool as well as only being 0.8 meters deep, you can take comfort in knowing fairways puts safety first (and ok, a little bit of fun, nothing like some bubbles for the kids in the jacuzzi!) Fairways aim is to provide great (and affordable) educational and play facilities for local and expat kids, as well as those who are on vacation in Koh Samui, giving parents a much needed break especially on holiday. Fairways Samui work with many hotels on the island, so you can simply ask your concierge to arrange for a day out to enjoy the fun or even take advantage of their Daycare and Babysitting services available daily from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 16:00 (Fees include morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and drinks).
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With so much on offer, your kids are sure to be entertained – they even have a cinema designed to offer the little people some variations while on holiday, as well as having 3 purpose built classrooms fitted out with all the necessary children’s items and learning materials for daycare and babysitting – catering for children ages 18 months and up, of all nationalities, whether visiting Samui or living on the island.
Fairways is the one-stop kiddie wonderland that is guaranteed to keep the tykes entertained while you put your feet up and grab a coffee. LET’S GO!
All lessons are delivered in English and Thai by class teachers and teaching assistants and Monthly, Weekly or Daily services or even hourly rates for guests who may just need a couple of hours for a massage or spa treatment or just want a break or some child free time! Fairways can also take the stress out of celebrations. Birthday parties, functions and various children’s shows such as clowns and acrobats along with other entertainment including face painting and playdough sessions can be arranged – if staying in Samui on vacation, your hotel can help you arrange to be a part of this wonderful service. The best bit? Parents you do not miss out! The family‐friendly air‐conditioned coffee shop at Fairways provides a comfortable and relaxing experience where you can can take time out to relax,
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Fisherman’s Village - Walking Street Every Friday night this quaint street located in the heart of Bophut parallel to the beach, the street comes alive with pop-up cocktail bars (they’re not shy on the measures and a few at around 60b a cocktail can get you quite merry!), food stalls, handicrafts, entertainment and more.
The Drink Gallery Part of the successful Library hotel and set out on the main Chaweng beach road, this modern indoor/ outdoor bar serves up imaginative cocktails designed to be both magical in the mouth and pleasing to the eye. www.thelibrary.co.th
Barracuda Barracuda is a micro-powerhouse of Samui dining.With a slight Mediterranean twist and Thai influences you can indulge in homemade tortellini of lobster and salmon with a tomyam velouté, was it down with a cucumber martini and you’ll be in heaven.
Chaweng Beach Road Although some stalls open during the day, the street comes alive at night and offers a range of street stalls selling electronics, flip-flops and sunglasses to air-conditioned fashion boutiques where local and foreign designers tout their wares. And if your feet start to tire, fear not, there are countless massage shops along the road or bars to quench your thirst.
Beach Republic Easily one of Samui’s coolest beach clubs, Beach Republic in Lamai is a great place to drink day, night…anytime! With two crystal blue pools set directly on the beach and striking red sun-loungers and beds to take in the incredible views, Beach Republic is the place to lay back and listen to the smooth tunes, or party the night away and get your boogie on.
Jahn At the Conrad hotel, Jahn and its outside decking boast some of the best views of the island. For an incredible modern take on Thai food, the Tasting of Jahn menu is a 7 course journey that you will never forget. Always keeping it fresh, the courses change every few months but if you’re lucky, we hope you get to try the Massaman of Wagyu Beef.
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Phuket Weekend Market Ok, so it’s not nearly as big, but this is Phuket’s version of Bangkok’s Chatuchak weekend market. Open Saturday and Sunday from around 9 a.m. till late you can find all the usual touristy bits but also food, clothing, jewellery, homewares, flora and even fauna!
Baba Nest It doesn’t get cooler than this exclusive rooftop bar at Sri Panwa villa resort. The wraparound infinity pool overlooks 360° panoramic views of the surrounding islands and Phuket’s Southeastern peninsula. An exclusive selection of cocktails, fine wines & champagne should get your evening started.
Breeze at Cape Yamu Voted Phuket’s Best Restaurant serving brunch, lunch and dinner with a wine list to die for, Breeze is a modern and ingenious experience unto itself. Try the Lightly Steamed Oysters with lemon, peanuts, coriander and a spicy soy vinaigrette to start….who knows where you will end.
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Phuket Shopping Tours Save yourself the hassle and book in with Phuket Shopping Tours. You can choose to go on half day, full day, group tours or live it up VIP style with your own limo where your English speaking guide will take you to all the outlets and bargain spots with exclusive discounts. www.phuketshoppingtours.com
Nine Lounge and Bar Conde Nast approved, Nine Lounge and Bar in Kalim Beach lives up to its stylish and chic design in both atmosphere and of course tipples. A terraced garden area is available for drinking and dancing under the stars, with cocktails that will get your booty moving. Not to be missed.
Kan Eang @ Pier Kan Eang (meaning ‘at ease’) puts you right there, relaxed and ready to indulge in the freshest ocean delights. Open for over 40 years serving up Thai as well as seafood sold by weight such as lobster, tiger prawns, blue crab and more, the Chefs at Kan Eang use coconut husks instead of a standard charcoal grill, allowing the aromatics to infuse as they slow cook the seafood whilst you gaze at the ethereal lights of the nighttime pier.
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Chatuchak Weekend Market Slip on your comfiest shoes and get ready to stomp across 35 acres of 15,000 stalls.Ok,you may not make it to ALL the stalls, but you are sure to find something you like from clothing, knick-knacks, furniture, artwork, homewares, pets, toys and much much more. Be prepared for crowds and a bit of elbowing.
The Nest Retreat to the hippest unflustered rooftop lounge found above Le Fenix Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 11, smack in the center of Bangkok’s premier entertainment district yet transcendent of the chaos below.
Quince Open daily from 11:30 til late and located in Sukhumvit Soi 45, Quince has become an institution with The Kitchen and The Cellar offering unfussy homey food with uber cool deco that doesn’t try to be something it’s not.
MBK MBK has become something of a National Institution. A veritable behemoth of consumerism for everyone and anyone.. For the bargain shopper who is looking for level after level of ‘must-have-now’ items from jeans, handbags, electronics, trainers… anything and everything, floor after floor after floor…after floor!
Rooftop Space 16 Drink wild, dance wild, be wild. Bed Concepts of the infamous and now closed Bed Supperclub has a new baby and it does not disappoint. Space 16 (funnily enough located on Sukhumvit 16!) high in the sky, you can relax poolside and watch the stars, dance to the beats, nosh on tasty treats and of course sip on some of the finest pours on offer.
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Paste Thai. That’s what it’s all about. Classically inspired modern Thai that make it unique, and of course, delicious. Located in Sukhumvit Soi 49, don’t miss the Steamed pork belly & shiitake mushroom dumplings with chilli oil & 10 year old black vinegar. Boom! www.pastebangkok.com
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Amuk 321 Chapel Street Prahran VIC, AU www.amuk.com.au
Armani Suits 38/2 Moo3 Chaweng Beach Road +66 (0) 77 422 387 sales@armanisuits.com Aziamendi 40/14 Moo 6 Baan Natai +66 (0) 76 451 456 www.iniala.com info@iniala.com Beach Republic 176/34 Moo4, Maret, Koh Samui +66 (0) 77 458 100 www.beachrepublic.com info@beachrepublic.com
Iniala Beach House 40/14 Moo 6 Baan Natai +66 (0) 76 451 456 www.iniala.com info@iniala.com
BMW Asia Harbourfront Avenue, Singapore +65 6838 9600 www.bmw-asia.com contact-bmw@bmwasia.com
June Art Cafe Samui Town Centre +66 (0) 77 425 587 www.juneartcafe.com juneartcafe@hotmail.com
Chaokoh Hote Supplies Co.Ltd 43/12 Moo3, Angthong, koh Samui +66 (0) 77 420 313 www.samuisupply.com manager@samuisupply.com Fairways 68/24 Moo4, Bophut, koh Samui +66 (0) 89 867 3844 www.fairwayssamui.com play@fairwayssamui.com Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui 219 Moo5, Angthong, Koh Samui +66 (0) 77 243 000 www. kohthaikitchen.com koh.samui@fourseasons.com Genetic 1013 S. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA +213 747 3344 www.geneticdenim.com info@geneticdenim.com Genevieve Koh Samui +66 (0) 84 465 3562 info@beachweardeluxe.com FB: B&B Genevieve Bikinis & Beachwear GoSamui Weddings Koh Samui +66 (0) 90 1566 583 www.gosamuiweddings.com weddings@gosamuiweddings.com
Kamalaya Retreat 102/9 Moo 3, Na-Muang, Koh Samui +66 (0) 77 429 800 www.kamalaya.com info@ kamalaya.com Ku De Ta Sathorn Square Complex 98 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok +66 (0) 21 082 000 www.kudeta.com The Larder Chaweng Beach Road, Koh Samui +66 (0) 77 601 259 www.thelardersamui.com hungry@thelarder.com Lihua Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia facebook.com/artoflihua artoflihua@gmail.com Nicol B Fisherman’s Village, Koh Samui Central Festival, Koh Samui +66 (0) 84 771 6948 nikkynoodlesdesigns@gmail.com FB: Nikky Noodles
Ohm Cycles Chaweng Main Road, Koh Samui www.ohmcyclessamui.com The Plastic Diaries www.theplasticdiaries.com Primness www.primness.com.au Pause on Samui by Replay 16/13 moo5, Bophut, Koh Samui +66 (0) 77 448 201 www.pauseonsamui.com info@pauseonsamui.com Samujana Choengmon, Koh Samui +66 (0) 80 878 9034 www.samujana.com reservations@samujana.com Siamese Dream Samui +66 (0) 90 158 3501 www. siamesedreamyacht.com captain@siamesedreamyacht.com Sukhumvit Soi 11 info@thabangkokgroup.com facebook.com/soi11nightlife Stitch & Hide 56 Centennial Circuit, NSW, AU +61 403 123 982 stitchandhide.com info@stitchandhide.com Tropical Murphy’s Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui +66 (0) 77 413 614 www.tropicalmurphys.com
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The kids were eager to dive in to the warm water, snorkel around and see the multi-coloured sea creatures and coral as well as sit on the trampoline netting at the front of the boat with the water rushing underneath them… and when they needed to rest and cool down, the 28inch television kept them entertained… which gave the parents time to relax with a glass or two of wine! The attentive crew served a delicious lunch with ice-cold drinks and a bite of something for everyone – our older guests enjoyed lunch in the comfort of the air-conditioned living area and could escape some of Samui’s sun during the hotter part of the day.
SAIL SAMUJANA A full day charter on Kindred Spirit with family and friends... Setting off early morning aboard the 43ft catamaran Kindred Spirit, the sun had only just risen over the Gulf of Thailand and we were all excited for a day out to visit the nearby islands, with Koh Phangan top of our agenda. Operated by Khun Sa-ard Panyawan, an expert sailor and Olympic windsurfer who has the ocean running through his veins, his smiling staff made sure we were more than comfortable. They kept a keen eye on the excited kids as they explored the boat.With some great music on the surround sound system and refreshing welcome drinks in hand, we set sail.
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The luxury and comfort of Kindred Spirit’s spacious cabins and full service bathrooms along with the air-conditioned living area, not to mention the incredible decking of the yacht itself made this a dream day out for all. With something for everyone, our entire family, our friends and their children thoroughly enjoyed this magical experience and we will be left with memories for a lifetime. To truly experience the wonder of Koh Samui and enjoy the crystal blue waters that make the island such a magnificent holiday destination is to set sail…SAIL Samujana. Dare to Discover. SAIL Samujana.
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