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37 Foreign Office 44 About Her 60 About Him 106 CoastGuide 108 Social 110 Horoscope

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Spring is now in full swing for our Northern Hemisphere readers which brings new life and a blossoming sense of hope to all around us. Here at One Coast we are in full bloom with the new additions of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on our distribution network. Our current issue boasts great stories from the eminent humanitarian Father Joeseph Maier, a man who has dedicated his life to the poor in the slums of Bangkok. Also featured is the masterful maestro chef Francois who has graced the shores of Samui to give us a slice of his culinary brilliance from the kitchen. As always, educating our little angels is a priority and as such we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to some of Thailand’s most reputable International schools. We sincerely hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoyed putting these pages together for you. Safe travels to and from the “Land of Smiles”.

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TICKET SLIDE words by Stuart Langrish

For most people living in or visiting Thailand on holiday, the picture postcard beaches are a major attraction. But for those that need something a little more thrilling, there’s an exciting alternative for family fun in the sun - waterparks. According to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) attendance at waterparks saw a 6% increase on last year levels and this figure appears destined to rise again. With the nation’s economy slowly improving, more families have disposable incomes and are keen to pursue the latest leisure offerings as a way to beat the heat in Thailand. In turn, as the entertainment sector continues to mature across Asia, so do its attractions and the quality of what’s on offer. This positive cycle is a great thing for waterpark fans as continued growth and improvement in the industry means more adrenaline-filled rides to choose from across the Kingdom. So having adopted the correct riding position and obeyed all lifeguard instructions, we scoured the land for the most fun you can have (legally) in a pair of speedos...

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SIAM PARK CITY

Located in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok, Siam Park City is the oldest waterpark in the country having first opened its doors to the public back in 1980. Though undergoing a complete renovation in 2007, it still remains dated in its appearance, not that children will mind particularly. With five separate areas, it has rides to suit all ages and budgets with Siam Water Park being the most popular destination. Notable rides include the ‘Super Spiral’, and the infamous ‘Speed Slide’, where its unassuming coloured lanes mask breakneck speeds and a very watery crash landing. It also holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest wave pool at 13,600m2.

FANTASIA LAGOON WATERPARK @ THE MALL BANGKAE

Who says waterparks have to be built on the ground? Look up if you’re hoping to find Fantasia Lagoon as it’s situated on the rooftop at The Mall Bang Kae, south of central Bangkok. After satisfying your shopping urges below, head upstairs for entertainment on their huge waterslides and exciting whirlpools. If you’d prefer to stay dry, check out Fantasia Island, the adjoining indoor theme park guaranteed to push your adrenalin levels to the max.

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FLOW HOUSE

Bangkok is the latest venue for the international entertainment brand, Flow House. Pioneers of a fusion between flowboarding, f&b and events, they bring a slice of the California beach culture and surf lifestyle to each one of their five locations around the world. Flowboarding is a hybrid boardsport combining elements of skate, water and snow sports to create an original and highly addictive adrenaline buzz. Featuring a double FlowRider, a purpose built wave machine imported from the US, it creates a continuous sheet of water perfect for stand-up surfing or bodyboarding. Check out one of the most popular new watersports in the capital asap.

THAI WAKE PARK

Another alternative to the conventional waterpark is to try one of Asia’s best cable wake parks, at Lum Luk Ka, north east Bangkok. Featuring both 5 and 2-tower cable facilities for novice and experienced wake boarders, Thai Wake Park was designed to give all riders the opportunity to try cable wakeboarding and wakeskating. Special attention has been paid to cornering, flat waters and quick pick-ups to ensure everyone’s guaranteed a good time and skill progression is much quicker! With 15 different obstacles to choose from, it’s definitely worth a visit.

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SPLASH JUNGLE WATER PARK

Situated at the Centara Grand West Sands Resort overlooking Mai Khao beach, this park has enough to keep everyone happy. With a unique concept based on seven inspirational parts of the world, the park is designed to inspire. From their popular ‘Boomerango’ and ‘Superbowl’ rides, to the six-level wave pool or the aqua-play pool for kids. But don’t worry, if the pace gets too much, try floating in the 335 metre lazy river or relax at the hydrotherapy pool.

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KOH SAMUI COCO SPLASH

Samui’s first waterpark opened in 2010 and has since gone from strength to strength. A recent 10,000m2 extension has doubled the fun and the park now includes seven waterslides, four pools, and a host of new attractions sure to keep the younger members busy til sunset. For adrenaline junkies check out the Air Bag Jump, Go Kart racing or the high wire Tree to Tree zip line.

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PATTAYA PARK WATER WORLD

Part of the Pattaya Park attractions - which include a 170m high revolving restaurant ‘The Panorama’ and observation deck with cable car ride (or a harness option down for the brave!), Fun Park amusement park and monorail. The Water World includes several colourful slides, a fountain for kids, a water concourse that loops the park and a private beach.

CARTOON NETWORK AMAZONE

As the first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark in the world, this new addition is bound to be a sure-fire favourite for kids. 10 different zones, over 30 world-class rides and slides, live shows, mascot meet and greets, and the world’s largest aqua playground boasting 150 different water features, a repeat visit is almost guaranteed. Designed as a ‘day-cation’ entertainment venue, this waterpark has placed Thailand firmly on the international waterpark scene.

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HUA HIN SANTORINI WATER PARK

Set in 50 rai (8 hectares) of land, Santorini Water Fantasy, Hua Hin was opened in 2013 and is 30 kilometers away from the centre of town. Aimed at the whole family, the park offers fun and rides suitable for all ages. There are various slides, pools and waterways to experience, the highlight being the ‘King Cobra’ slide. Designed for two people, speeds up to 50 kph are possible as you journey down towards the cobra’s mouth.

VANA NAVA WATER PARK

Vana Nava Hua Hin, is the first waterpark in Asia to be developed around a ‘Water Jungle’ theme and is located in the resort town of Hua Hin. Claiming to be the first ecologically and community aware waterpark in the region, the resort has transformed an empty plot of land into a tropical jungle, with over 200,000 living species from across Thailand in its 20 Rai (3.2 hectares) property. Combining state of the art technology and modern facilities with 19 very exciting rides and slides from the World’s best, WhiteWater West industries, exciting Vana Nava Hua Hin is set to make a very big splash in Thailand’s tourism industry. Features include the largest slide in Thailand, the ‘Abyss’, and the tallest man made mountain with waterfall in Asia, ‘Vana Nava Falls’.

KHAO YAI SCENICAL WORLD

One of Thailand’s newest and most state-of-the-art waterparks is located near Khao Yai mountain. Built over 50 rai (8 hectares) of land it consists of three separate destinations, Splash World, Life Park and Greenery Park Mall. With 12 thrilling rides, Splash World uses adrenalin pumping interactive water features to keep you entertained. Multi-level platforms and play action areas include a wave pool, lazy pool, and aqua play contemporary water sliders.

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DAVE COVEY BRITISH HONORARY CONSUL - SURATTHANI

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OF DECORUM AND DIPLOMACY A MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

DAVE COVEY, HONORARY BRITISH CONSUL AND ALL ROUND GOOD GUY, TOOK TIME OUT TO TALK TO ONE COAST ABOUT HOW AND WHY HE’S HERE TO HELP. Thailand is well known as one of the World’s most popular tourist destinations, famed for its sandy beaches, bustling cities and the relaxed and welcoming outlook of the local people. The country offers wonderful cuisine and a rich cultural heritage. But this being said, Thailand also boasts treacherous roads which have been known to land unsuspecting tourists in ‘a spot of bother’. Enter Dave Covey. Dave is a Thailand veteran who has enjoyed living the island life with his wife Mook and their two sons (John & Ron) on Koh Samui for the last 15 years. He is also a decorated Military veteran who served in the British Army for 24 years earning himself the rank of Sergeant Major. Dave Covey is now retired from the army and serves as the British Honorary Consul for Surat Thani Province, the official eyes, ears and mouth on the ground for the British Embassy protecting citizen’s interests in the province, which in effect means Koh Samui, Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Tao. It wasn’t Dave’s initial intention to become the British Consul for Surat Thani province, in fact he first came to the island to personally relocate and in the process set up a successful diving company and later managed the hyperbaric chambers on both coasts. Drawing on his own experience of military resettlement and using his contacts within the Armed Forces, Dave’s original company helped ex-military personnel gain qualifications as full PADI dive instructors. Between 2001 and 2004 Dave and others in the community found that they had to contact various charities or welfare organistaions in the UK when problems had occured on the archipelago that weren’t easily resolved. Most notably, motorbike accidents involving prolonged hospitalisation or serious illness including an outbreak of dengue fever. Dave had no idea that this had caught the attention of the British Embassy in Bangkok until he and Mook visited the embassy to apply for a visa and he was pleasantly surprised to find himself being interviewed for the post. He was formally appointed shortly afterwards, a position he has held for 11 years.

So if you fall off a motorbike, are arrested or generally find yourself up a certain creek without a paddle in Sunny Southern Thailand, then without doubt, Dave will be there to help you out. This is great for those of you who do find yourself in a sticky situation because our Dave will always go the extra mile to aid in whatever way he can but for Dave it’s not always such a good deal! On hand at almost any time of any day, the task of helping out the unfortunate British tourists in distress can be quite thankless and here at One Coast we are certainly giant fans of big Dave’s tireless efforts. Although he is only expected to work for around 10 hours per week, Dave often ends up putting in the kind of hours that a student doctor would be proud of. Not only this but Mook, his wife, can more often than not be found at his side assisting where possible if language is a problem. In short, a big thank you to Dave Covey, and if you have any minor visa or passport issues please Google them first, the British Honorary Consul has his work cut out already!

ALL IN A DAVES WORK Who to contact if you require help from the British Embassy: EMERGENCIES (24 HOURS) The British Embassy will offer emergency assistance in the event of the following: death, assault, arrest or hospitalization. In the case of any of these please call: +66(0)23058333 or from the UK: +44(0)2070081500 NON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The Embassy will also help if you wish to register a death, birth or marriage and may be able to organise emergency travel documents if you are unable to get a new passport in time. For all these enquiries please email: consularenquiriesbangkok@fco.gov.uk The Embassy will not deal with Visa matters, which are dealt with by Thailand Immigration, and cannot offer legal advice, however, the website does provide a list of English speaking lawyers and translators. For further information please visit the website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/britishembassy-bangkok

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We’re nearly at the halfway point of 2015 and for many, New Year’s resolutions made with the best intentions back in January will be long forgotten. Unfortunately this isn’t unusual, a recent study showed that nearly 90% of all resolutions made, fail. Most people get discouraged by setting unrealistic goals, not tracking progress effectively, or simply forgetting, due to making too many ridiculous promises to begin with.

One of the most common objectives seen each year is the wish to improve our physical wellbeing by losing weight through eating healthy food or exercising more. This is understandable given the obvious health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity. Who wouldn’t want to feel better, have more energy, and potentially live longer? For example, exercise helps stop excess weight gain while maintaining loss, and can prevent a wide range of health problems including stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and high blood pressure. It improves your mood by activating chemicals in the brain, and boosts confidence and self-esteem issues. Exercise can also help you sleep better and add a spark back in the bedroom with your increased energy levels. It’s not difficult to see that the rewards sell themselves, but unfortunately for many it’s the application of achieving them that can prove the stumbling block and explain the discouragingly high failure rate. Exercise requires effort. There’s no two ways about it, so unless you’re genetically blessed and can stay fit without trying, you’re going to need to put in some serious hard work. Of course this alone won’t guarantee results either, as you’ll need to make sure that all this exertion is focused on working-out properly and following good form guides. This information can be overwhelming and explains why that with the best of intentions, millions of people each year sign up at their local gym or hire expensive personal trainers to instruct, encourage and occasionally scream them towards their targets before slowly cancelling appointments, forgetting classes, and then returning to their pre-resolution state. Given this familiar cycle, the emergence of home exercise programs as an alternative to the gym has become a popular option. Unlike the aerobics videos of the past, today’s home workout programs are more complete fitness solutions and better suited at utilizing your time effectively while requiring little to no expensive gym equipment. Many feature multiple routines, diet plans, online interactivity and community support from other like-minded people that help people stay focused on their goals.

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In the spirit of fair journalism, we’ve tried out several of the home workout programs listed below and can vouch for their effectiveness. While obviously there are no magic weight loss potions, we encourage you to try one of the programs below and commit to it 100%. We guarantee you’ll start to see the results you were hoping for six months ago.

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Insanity As the name suggests, this legendary high intensity workout

by instructor Shaun T is not for the faint hearted. It promises the best results attainable through its ‘max interval training’ method utilising only your body weight for resistance. With 10 workouts scheduled six days a week, some are capable of helping you burn 1,000 calories an hour! Make it through the challenging 60-day program and you’ll proudly sport the ‘I earned it’ t-shirt as a reward.

P90x Created by Tony Horton under the same ‘Beachbody’ brand

as Insanity, this revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle pumping exercises is designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in a complete, 90-day program. It uses a combination of cross-training, a conditioning program and nutrition and dietary supplement plans to help you achieve your goals.

TurboFire Another one from Beachbody, this intense 90-day cardio

conditioning program promises to help you get leaner with exercises that burn 9x more fat and calories than regular cardio. Led by the enigmatic Chalene Johnson it combines music, dancing and martial arts with high intensity interval training (HIIT) to ignite your metabolism and awaken your inner athlete.

Les Mills Combat Considered the ultimate mixed martial arts workout program,

this 60-day course promises to destroy calories while developing coordination and releasing stress. Master trainers Dan Cohen and Rach Newsham teach you how to punch, kick, block and strike your way to a better body with a whole body workout that targets every muscle group.

Focus T25 If time is an issue, Shaun T is back with his latest workout

instalment designed to get an hour’s worth of results in just 25 minutes of intense exercise. Using focus interval training, each workout works every muscle group in your body one after the other without rest, and then does it again! Set over a 10-week course, it’s short, sweaty and guaranteed to be the toughest 25 minutes of calorie-burning cardio available.

Exercise Tips • • • • • • •

Workout in the morning if possible – get it done and get on with your day Use a planner to track your progress and diet – include the good and bad! Workout with a friend for motivation – you’re less likely to make excuses and cancel plans Research current programs – find something you like or change something you don’t Use picture guides for correct form and technique – learn it right the first time Set realistic goals, and add rewards along the way – drop weight, prepare for a race, etc Commit to making it part of your lifestyle, not a short term fad – your mind-set is everything!

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SOCIAL NATT-WORK This month One Coast goes deep into the Business District of Bangkok to interview Public Relations Powerhouse Natt Kawinrachataprida, a young beautiful entrepreneur, connector and business networker who has successfully managed in a few years to do more than most in a lifetime. In her own words... “Life is beautiful. I’m motivated to live the best of it. “

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You are known amongst your friends as the “Power Woman”, how do you perceive yourself? I wouldn’t say power woman, I would say “A Networker”. I believe power comes with the territory. Tell us a little about your businesses ethos. I have always been fascinated with the word ‘business’ itself. Business, to me, is a journey of proactive initiations, facilitations, and executions - hence, the concept itself made everything seem without boundaries and the opportunities seem limitless. I’d also like to say that this is true. How did you get started? My parents owned a Thai restaurant in the US, in which I was obligated to be heavily involved in as a kid serving and catering dinner to multi-national companies. I grew up exploring many industries, but that was quite dynamic and fun. When I moved to Thailand, I worked for Pizza Hut as a pretty and helped my family with more labor-intensive restaurant works for years- that’s when I said I have had enough. In brief, I joined an import & export company, worked with a jewelry manufacturer, and then received a great opportunity to partner with a few friends to start importing wines from Italy. I handled the import process, distribution, and marketing. Then with another business partner, we explored the wine market further and started a retail wine shop in downtown Hua Hin that has been running for the past 5 years. The funny part was I started the shop before I was barely legal to enter a club, let alone handle an alcohol business!

‘Live in the moment.’ You have to be in the present, cherish the time, and love what you’re doing. That’s when you learn to accept things in life that don’t always happen the way you want to. I mean, this is it. It is what it is. With a credit to a friend, I’d like to quote his statement ‘Never forget who inspired you, supported you, and gave you opportunities.’ I live by this strongly – that person can be anyone, from anywhere, doesn’t matter the financial background. To me, everyone is valued with their character and experiences. Another belief I live by is to never settle for ordinary. I grew up knowing how different I am from others and I learnt to accept it. Trying to explain is simply pointless. I don’t think ordinary, I don’t care for ordinary things, I just simply do not care what others pursue because I want what I want. So far, my pursuit in life has been less than ordinary and I’m very happy with the journey to achieve what I envisioned.

What got you into PR? After being based in Hua Hin for a year, I moved back to Bangkok and worked a couple years with a PR agency, handling various selfcontracted events such as big Indian weddings, MICE events, and other projects, it was then I decided to start YSIS PR.

Lastly, no matter what profession or industry you are in, never forget to have a fun lifestyle. Everyone has their own perspective, if you think you deserve the best in life, you’ll get the best in life. If you believe you deserve nothing, you’ll get nothing. So for your next business meeting to discuss another boring subject, why not mix business with a sinful glass of champagne in a nice upscale restaurant? You’re in charge of your own lifestyle – live it and don’t regret it!

YSIS is a PR and Business Services agency. We consider ourselves an integrated marketing agency, with expertise ranging from public relations, marketing communication and event management to business matching and advisory. YSIS holds portfolios in various industries.

How do you define success? Being progressive is success to me. I don’t necessarily measure everything by wealth, but also growth in experience.

So is PR your main focus? Well...I also started another company called PS Ventures where we are contractors for small-mid size construction and renovations in private and government sectors. There are so many new exciting projects I’m working on that I wish to disclose but cannot! What philosophies do you have regarding success in business? Vision. Execution. Self-reliance. Many people say networking is important because it’s who you know, etc etc. I’d say networking is secondary- you naturally achieve the networks you want only if you execute.

Having started everything from zero or almost no fund, the hardship of bootstrapping makes you completely self-reliant. I am shameless to say I’m already very proud of what I have been able to achieve today! It would still be nice if I can make enough to own a lion in my house (joking, Lion’s should have their own houses). What do you do in your free time, if you have any? Building an empire is a lonely journey, and with that said, it’s not easy to find like-minded people who you can share or express your feelings. When you’re an entrepreneur, time is never on your side. I make time for my hobbies. That is traveling the world- I enjoy traveling alone, it gives me a sense of adventure. I enjoy visiting exotic locations or places that will make me rich in ‘experience’. At this point, I’ve been quite fascinated with Richard Branson’s Necker Island for a while now. I’d like to try the Virgin Ocean jet. Or a week on a privately owned island in Fiji. What makes you happy? Ah, the pursuit for happiness...That. elusive. pot. of. gold. The most significant aspect of life. What makes me happy is to be in a position where I can make things happen – it can be anything, small or big! I want to be able to consistently give things without wanting anything back to my family, people I like, people around me, people I don’t know; and animals!

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Bangkok Patana School Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original British International School, founded in 1957 and located in south-east Bangkok. Patana has a strong tradition of academic success and strives to help students achieve their full potential as independent learners under a British-based educational ethos. Celebrating students distinctive accomplishments, opportunities are provided in all areas of academic and personal development. Patana provides learning for over 2,200 children from around 65 different countries. Their extensive campus has almost unrivalled facilities, with a sports hall, 50m and 25m swimming pools, two dance studios, eight tennis courts, six football fields, and an arts centre.

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Opened in 2003, this British curriculum school is affiliated with Shrewsbury School in the UK and set in a 20 acre campus in central Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. Academic expectations are among the highest in the Kingdom, and their top-ranking results reflect this. Committed to continuous improvement, it provides outstanding opportunities to its students while nurturing personal qualities in a supportive environment. An aquatics centre, 35,000 book library, rooftop tennis courts, gymnasiums, computer suites and dedicated sixth form centre are just some of the facilities available.

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PATTAYA Regents International School Founded in 1994, Regents is a member of both the Nord Anglia Education family of schools and Round Square â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an organization based on the ideas of German educationalist Kurt Hahn who founded Gordonstoun school, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Outward Bound scheme. Following the English national curriculum, Regents prides itself on its unique approach to teaching, combining high performance learning with a strong commitment to nurturing in each student a sense of social awareness and responsibility. Facilities at their green campus 10km outside of Pattaya include dedicated buildings for each school section, a 400m running track, 25m swimming pool, football pitches, gymnasium and 300-seat theatre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Globe.

PHUKET Headstart International School Inspiring a love of learning, Headstart International School was founded in 2005 prides itself on providing a personalised, original and well-rounded education to students from over 30 different nationalities. Using the Cambridge-based English national curriculum, Headstart cultivates analytical thinkers, promoting independence and self-confidence; and instilling empathy and respect for others. Awarded the International School Quality Mark (ISQM) in 2014, facilities include dedicated art and music studios, two ICT labs, floodlit football pitch, and state-of-art science lab.

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MV Agusta launched their new model in the Brutale line up, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster. A machine without compromise, the In-line three-cylinder 798 cc engine produces a wheel screaming, tyre smoking adrenaline pumping 125 hp of raw unrestrained power. A symbol of passionate freedom on the open road MV Agusta has thrown away the rulebook and produced a stunning, menacingly powerful naked bike, giving the rider an explosive dominance over tarmac and competitors. The Brutale 800 Dragster is hardly just a means of transport but more a symbol of pure spine-tingling riding freedom and pleasure. The equation is already fierce and aggressive with a total dry weight of only 167kg and at 125hp the Brutale takes no second place at the lights or the track. With Italian craftsmanship and assertive design, the Brutale 800 Dragster takes breathtaking exhilaration to a whole new riding level.

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The powerhouse here is a combination of cutting edge technology and race trimmed Italian design, weighing in at only 52 kg the power block produces a gut wrenching torque of 81 Nm at 8,600 rpm.

Not for the faint of heart, this driving force will bring you far beyond the legal street limits. If you’re looking for raw aggression packed in a compact low weight fighting pack, look no further than the MV Agusta 800 Dragster.

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C H E F F R A N C O I S M AY H AV E O N LY R E C E N T LY A R RI V E D O N TH E F I N E DINING SCENE IN T H A I L A N D, B U T H E I S NO NEW KID ON THE BLOCK WHEN IT COMES TO SLICING, SIMMERING AND SIZ ZLING HIS WAY I N TO T H E H E A RT S O F F OO D LOV E R S AC RO S S THE WORLD

The first thing anybody notices about Francois is that he is a man who is naturally blessed with the ability to make everybody around him feel immediately at ease. One Coast had the distinct pleasure of enjoying a long lazy lunch with the gregarious Frenchman, during which time the hours flew by as we learnt more about the real Chef, and were thoroughly charmed along the way. Francois started his lifelong love affair with cooking during a four year apprenticeship at a restaurant in the South of France. During the first year, as per standard training practice at the time, he performed menial chores for the chefs, and was never actually allowed to be involved in any part of the food preparation process. Once Francois finally stepped in the door, he would never really step out of what was to become his spiritual home – the kitchen. Francois’ impressive and inspirational career has spanned seven decades, culminating in his role as Executive Chef at Le Classique Restaurant in Dubai, a place to eat widely renowned as one of the best in Dubai, which is no mean feat given the quality of the competition. After 27 years of dazzling diners in Dubai, Thailand was to become Francois retirement home, and Hua Hin was where he originally chose to put down his Chefs knives and enjoy the good life. It wasn’t long, however, until the effervescent verve and vigor that the Chef takes with him wherever he goes was bubbling over and Francois found himself needing something to do with his days… it was time to get back in the kitchen, and that kitchens offerings are now to be found in Koh Samui.

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With only a small sign to show that you’ve found it, Chez Francois is located just outside of Fishermans Village in Bophut. Once you have gone through the ornate but typically understated wooden door, the restaurant itself is intimate with only 3 tables and a small bar to greet you. The décor is simple and tasteful with handsome wooden tables that invite you to sit and socialise in the snug atmosphere. At Chez Francois the restaurant mirrors the proprietor almost exactly. What you see is what you get and there is no big show here. Service runs on the ‘Chef’s Table’ model and, although you cannot directly see all the food preparation, Francois is always there mingling convivially and easily with whatever crowd is in that night discussing his creations and making sure the diners are satisfied. While there is no set menu there is enough choice to satisfy everyone and special requests are catered for upon booking – which is necessary. Francois’ special blend of relaxed sophistication comes out in the food and wine that is offered and a small simple establishment creates an atmosphere bigger than the sum of its parts.

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When it comes to food sometimes it’s hard put your finger on what separates a satisfactory meal from a meal that not only tastes fantastic but somehow really hits the spot, in a way that the average home cook will feel like hanging up his oven mitts and picking up the knife, fork and wallet to enjoy dining out and wondering what’s behind ‘that’ taste. With Chef Francois this probably stems from two simple things. Experience is paramount and Francois has this in spades but without passion experience can sometimes turn sour, literally. After many many years of grueling kitchen work it is lovely to see a man come out after every course he serves and still get a glint in his eye when he sees an empty plate and a smiling face. Passion tastes good and at Chez Francois it is served up with a smile and a red pepper reduction worthy of more than just a mention in any Michelin guide.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose Nicki Minaj because she embodies the exuberant and modern femininity of the Cavalli woman. In recent years we have become accustomed to women castigated in clothes that hide their body shapes. With this campaign, I wanted to send a strong counter-trend message. I wanted a sensual woman who is aware of her body, who is not afraid to show her curves, rather she make them as a strength.â&#x20AC;? ~ Roberto Cavalli

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PHUKET’S ONE AND ONLY BEACH CLUB WITH PRIVATE BEACH AREA AND CL ASSY SUN LOUNGERS, OFFERING STUNNING BEACH SCENERY, LIT UP INFINITY POOL , STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM, LIVE PERFORMANCES, HEAVENLY FOOD AND PERFECTLY MIXED DRINKS, XANA BEACH CLUB IS THE ULTIMATE PLACE TO ENJOY PHUKET AT ITS BEST – DAY OR NIGHT. X ANA’s new membership program – Become a X ANA Celebrity – invites members to enjoy great benefits including spending THB 50,000 with XANA’s compliments, free use of beach sun loungers, 25% off your bill with all your guests, and enjoying discounted rates at partner companies such as 5- star resort Angsana Laguna Phuket, Laguna Golf Club & Angsana Spa. XANA Celebrities love to spend the day unwinding in beach sun loungers, or enjoying a leisurely game of billiard or beach volleyball. Take selfies with superstar Nam Chok the baby elephant, then bask in the sun on hammocks. Featuring fun and vibrant activities, XANA is the perfect place for couples, singles or families to enjoy an unforgettable day by the beach. After a swim in the infinity pool, head over to the restaurant and enjoy an array of delicious meals, ranging from XANA’s Tuna Tataki and South Beach Caesar Salad to MFY Smoked Burger – the winning burger of Phuket’s Best Burger 2015. The extensive menu also boasts modern international cuisine, including mouth-watering meat dishes, finger food and indulgent desserts, accompanied by a fine selection of wine from all over the world.

XANA In collaboration with Richard Gillam, the world famous mixologist, XANA’s bespoke cocktail features all the classics that one expects from the leading beach on the island, such as the King Cobra. Combining the sweetness of mango, a zest of lime, rum, vodka and a twist of chilli, this drink surely is one that bites!

Every Friday night, XANA holds its weekly seafood BBQ buffet – which is a destination event across the island for visitors and locals alike. The award winning composer and producer Kai Matthiesen, better known as “Coco Jamboo’s Saxophonist”, is at XANA every Saturday to turn the dazzling sunset into a mesmerizing experience for all senses. Make sure to stay around for the astonishing fire dance show on the beach! When the sun goes down, XANA transforms into a sultry bar and al fresco club where the music’s tempo rises and the vibrant lights add to the party atmosphere. The evening’s music progresses from relaxing, soothing sounds to up-beat house sets from Resident DJ Wii – one of the most well-versed Thai DJs- that pack up the dance floor.

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X ANA’s multi-level design, picturesque beachfront location, and large capacity make it the stage of an endless list of international DJs, including the Black Eyed Peas’ apl. de.ap, Paul Oakenfold – who has produced for superstars like Madonna and U2, the late unforgettable Godfather of House – Frankie Knuckles, and Dennis Ferrer, the founder of the Objectivity record label. Stay tuned so you don’t miss the chance to party it up with a range of internationally acclaimed DJs at XANA Beach Club. With a picture-perfect backdrop by the sea, beach loungers, poolside day beds and VIP cabanas, XANA also lends itself perfectly for events of all kinds, from private gatherings, birthday celebrations, good-old-time reunions and bachelorette parties to stylish product launches and stunning beach weddings, with the added bonus of onsite five star accommodation at Angsana Laguna Phuket. www.xanabeachclub.com

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designer's mind photographer's eye When two creative individuals take the opportunity to collaborate, the results are often exceptional. A full perspective that starts with a design concept from an interior designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind and ends with the eye of photographer capturing stunning images to tell a story of how people live. Lesley Fisher, an international lifestyle and architectural photographer with a passion for interior styling based in Koh Samui, Thailand has joined forces with Peti Lau, acclaimed International Interior Designer based in New York who began her design career in Thailand a decade ago. Peti and Lesley first crossed path when they both lived on Koh Samui island 12 years ago. The two recently reunited after working together on a project in Thailand which then sparked their next collaborative venture of multiple projects in New York City. www.lesleyfisherphotography.com www.petilau.com 72

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IT’S NOT EVERYDAY AN ENTIRE BUILDING IS LOVINGLY, METICULOUSLY DISMANTLED PIECE BY PIECE, STORED IN A WAREHOUSE FOR 4 MONTHS AND THEN REASSEMBLED A 100 METRES AWAY FROM IT’ S ORIGINAL LOCATION. NO ORDINARY TASK. NO ORDINARY VENUE... WELCOME TO BANGKOK’S EXTRAORDINARY CHI ULTRALOUNGE 74

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Like a silver-flamed phoenix; CHI Ultralounge is rising from the ashes as the reincarnated, re imagined spirit of the most iconic nightclub in Bangkok’s rich history; Bed Supperclub. Under the stewardship of Bangkok’s nightlife kingpin (and award-winning designer) Daryl Scott (Mystique, Tunnel, plus a dozen others across SE Asia) - CHI will breathe new life into the iconic ‘spaceship’ shell as it reawakens at it’s new home on Sukhumvit Soi 13. “I f igured since the former owners were dear friends, when they asked me to MC the [Bed Supperclub] closing, that’s when I thought, ‘Holy shit! Wouldn’t it be great to take on the original, disassemble it, relocate it and make it into something new?!” explains Daryl, who emigrated from New York City some 14 years back and has been at the forefront of club design and a major force of the nightlife scene ever since. “It’s a labor of love I tell you! ..and the end result will be a staggering effort that both pays homage to its beloved predecessor, and will blaze a trail for next-level clubbing in this city I love for years to come.” So what exactly IS an ‘Ultralounge’? The recipe is this; take your ordinary ‘lounge’ concept, then add a handful of ancient oriental mysticism, a dash of James Brown’s funk ‘n soul and top it off with a sprinkling of the treasures from Aladdin’s cave! While it’s predecessor also had ‘lounge’ propensities - aside from the iconic spaceship structure of the building - pretty much everything is going to change. “Nothing will be white. The building will be metallic silver, in the middle of a futuristic Zen garden, and we may even have an early evening outdoor lounge at some point, with plenty of landscaping and tropical foliage,” says Daryl. CHI will have a strong asian theme running throughout the venue. As with the original design; CHI will also be split into an restaurant and a nightclub, with dining to take place in what he describes as “the belly of a dragon - very futuristic, very chi.”

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Guests on both sides of the venue will enjoy an immersive, unique experience with custom-tailored 3D video projections on the domed ceiling; created exclusively by internationally-recognised Thai artists Kor.Bor.Vor. Visual. The canopy itself will be alive with dragons, geisha girls, stars and kaleidoscope of imagery reflecting each night’s theme, bringing guests an illusionary ‘through the looking glass’ experience while they dine or dance. The décor itself is ‘uber feng-shui chic’, with many notable surprises in store; including a gold-plated DJ booth, raised and held in giant spiritual arms (it’s hand gesture signifies ‘Eternal Enlightenment’). A giant fish tank containing 4-foot Arawana dragon fish; and plenty of floorto-ceiling Feng Shui elements, along with state-of-the-art, Nexo sound, and of course, lighting. A feast for the sense… CHI are currently in the process of securing a unique deal with one of South East Asia’s most celebrated restaurants. This award-winning eatery will be creating exclusive culinary cuisine styled around CHI’s core concepts; world-class, future-Zen, modern Asian delights. There will be two seatings for diners and CHI’s flexible new layout will be able to accommodate more customers than previously while also being able to transform for after-dinner dancing.

And then there’s the music… Considering Bed’s pioneering role in providing patrons the best in dance music for over a decade; CHI is taking that torch and the mantle, and taking it seriously. CHI’s music policy is strict - with top international acts and only the finest homegrown talent. CHI will also be returning the concept of the much-loved weekly themed parties …with classics like NYC’s legendary ‘Paradise Garage’ (DJs: Souldust, J-Dub and Aaron James), alongside all-new Funk Shui Fridays (DJ Octo and Darren Mac), with many more to follow. If Commercial EDM, or Hip Hop Pop is your thing, you’re in the wrong place, as CHI is locked onto the finer things. Proper House music, Classic, Deep, Tech, Future Funk, Nu Disco, Retro Old Skool Disco, Funk, & Soul… This is the beginning of an amazing adventure in sight, sound and sustenance that CHI is desperately keen to share with Bangkok and the World… and the journey starts June 2015.

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THE FUTURE CURATORS words by Stuart Langrish

Lack of ambition – not a criticism you’ll find levelled at the creative minds behind one of Abu Dhabi’s most ambitious projects to date, the Saadiyat Cultural District. In a region already dwarfed by award-winning developments and billboard renderings of a brighter tomorrow, it’s sometimes hard to tell fact from fiction. While the nation’s capital may be young at heart, (initial city plans dating back less than 50 years to 1967), they are old hats at engineering the impossible from the sands –and stand testament as true visionaries in this desert oasis. Given the sheer volume of steel now piercing the regions skyline, it was only a matter of time before their sights were set on expanding this vision further to the surrounding islands. Located just 500 metres from Abu Dhabi’s coastline, Saadiyat was the natural choice – and by incorporating an artistic bridge between East and West, they hope to turn one section of the island into a centre for global culture, and a shining beacon on the international arts scene. One Coast Magazine decided to take a closer look at the institutions destined to become architectural icons of tomorrow and what you can expect inside.

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Opening in the fall of 2016, the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District and centrepiece of the island is the Zayed National Museum. Fittingly elevated above the rest of the cultural district at its highest point, the museum tells the story of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, culture and the unification of the United Arab Emirates through the life and person of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE and considered the father of the nation. Central to the stories told in the museum are Sheikh Zayedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strongly help values. These encompassed a passionate belief in education, conservation, environment, sustainability, heritage and culture, all underpinned by his humanitarianism and strong faith.

Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Lord Norman Foster, the Zayed National Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinctive towers are reminiscent of the wing tips of the falcon - a powerful symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the UAE. The building is designed to minimise energy usage by incorporating natural ventilation and lighting in the five towers, and using photo-voltaic panels and heat exchange technologies. The British Museum will also be providing expert curatorial and operational advice and counsel on the development of the Zayed National Museum to help realise their vision. With thanks to TDIC

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L O U V R E With completion set for later this year, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will be the first universal museum in the Arab world. Born of an agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France, it will display art, manuscripts and objects of historical, cultural and sociological significance from around the world. Universal themes and common influences will be highlighted to illustrate similarities arising from shared human experience transcending geography, nationality and history. As the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s values and identity are based on discovery, exchange and education, the ultimate aim of the museum is to allow visitors to realise for themselves how art developed in different cultures and civilisations around the world. Louvre Abu Dhabi is developing its own national collection, which will be enriched by loans from French museums including Musée du Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Centre Pompidou.

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The ‘museum city’ of Louvre Abu Dhabi will be housed in a building designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Jean Nouvel. He said of its design, “I wanted this building to mirror a protected territory that belongs to the Arab world and this geography.” Ever aware of context, Nouvel has a falaj-inspired water system running through the museum, inspired by ancient Arabian engineering. Louvre Abu Dhabi’s geometric lace dome was inspired by the interlaced palm leaves traditionally used as roofing material and resulting in an enchanting ‘rain of light’. The roof’s complex pattern is the result of the same geometric design repeated at various sizes and angles in ten different layers, five external and five internal. While it looks delicate and lacy, the dome is actually very heavy, weighing 12,000 tonnes and is size of five football pitches.

G U G G E N H E I M Set to open in 2017, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be a pre-eminent platform for global contemporary art and culture that will present the most important artistic achievements of our time, with an aim to promote a ‘truly transnational perspective’. In conjunction with advice from The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, the museum will build a permanent collection, organise exhibitions, generate scholarship and undertake educational programmes that will examine the history of art produced around the world since circa 1965. Major arthistorical movements will be surveyed through the lens of a transnational understanding of world cultures.

The landmark structure housing the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, who describes his composition for the building as “intentionally ‘messy’, moving into clarity”. Open to the elements, the Guggenheim’s cones recall the region’s ancient wind-towers, which both ventilate and shade the museum’s exterior courtyards in a fitting blend of Arabian tradition and modern, sustainable design. Surrounded almost entirely by water, the building will have spectacular views of the Saadiyat Cultural District and Arabian Gulf. Richard Armstrong, Director of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation said, “At its opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be one of the world’s greatest contemporary art museums.”

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P E R F O R M I N G A R T S C E N T R E The Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre is scheduled for the 2nd phase of the Saadiyat Culture District. It will house five halls – a concert hall, opera house, and smaller theatres while also containing the headquarters of the Academy of Performing Arts. Its designer, Pritzker Prize winner Zaha Hadid, has described it as, “A sculpture form that emerges from the linear intersection of pedestrian paths within the cultural district, gradually developing into a growing organism that sprouts a network of successive branches. As it winds through the site, the architecture increases in complexity, building up height and depth and achieving multiple summits in the bodies housing the performing spaces, which spring from the structure like fruit on a vine and face westward, towards the water.”

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The museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright , one of Americas most revered architects to house Solomon R Guggenheim’s growing collection of modern art. Located next to Central Park in New York City, it is considered one of the 20th Century’s most important architectural landmarks due to its unconventional, unique spiral design and large glass dome. Housing collections of world famous painters including Picasso, Chagall, and Kandinsky, it opened in 1959, three years after Guggenheim’s death.

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The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world and arguably the most famous. It is located in the Louvre Palace, in the 1st arrondissement, Paris and began as a private collection for King Francis I. in 1793, during the French Revolution, the Louvre became a national art museum and the private royal collection opened to the public. The museum now has a collection of over one million works of art, of which about 35,000 are on display - these include Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Venus of Milo, the Nike of Samothrake, and the Dying Slave by Michelangelo.

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WhaT Time IS IT, Mr. Wolf? A classic timepiece says a lot about a man, whether a necessary accoutrement, fashion accessory, useful tool or social statement...selecting the right watch for your character or occasion can be one of the most important decisions a man can make. So if you’re prone to second guessing, we’re here with a fine selection of faces to get your hands on. And It’s About Time...

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Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon With a sculpted titanium case, white ceramic bezel and integrated rubber strap, this tourbillon carriage make the movements of this watch tick away in perfect harmony.

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The Escale World Time For those who truly want to make a statement with a colourful flair, the Louis Vuitton Escale covers all 24 time zones at once and is set in a 41mm white gold case. 84

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Ball Watch Engineer II Magneto S Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 Days King Gold With 5000G’s of shock resistance, 100m water reisitance and 5 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and dial for night reading capability this watch is not just a looker!

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Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Super thin and striking, the Octo Finissimo has octagonal facets and minimal art-deco style for those looking for something a little different…that won’t weigh you down!

This luxury chronograph by Hublot with a winding Power Reserve Skeleton and tourbillon movement makes this 18k Gold (with 5% platinum) a true investment for serious watch lovers.

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Monaco Calibre 6 Automatic Watch Full Black 37 Mm Orginally known as a watch for divers, Tag Heuer has continued to push the boundaries of design, leaving the sea behind and making incredibly beautiful timepieces and the Monaco is a stellar example.

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G-Chrono With its signature Gucci ‘G’ forming part of the design, this elegant watch with black bezel, gold backing and black leather strap would make any fashionista proud to tell you the time.

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Oyster perpetual Sky Dweller The distinctive timepiece for global executives, Rolex is known throughout the world for creating timeless pieces of art that hold their value...and this white gold classic is no different.

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CAMERA 360 Camera360 is a great image-editing tool with dozens of unique effects that you can apply directly onto the pictures as you take them and with over 200 filters, texture, tilt and frames as well as direct sharing capability to social media and other folders – this is a great free app that means you get the most out of your smartphone camera and without any ads!

WHAT’S APPENING With countless numbers of apps on the market, One Coast takes a look at some of the must haves for 2015 on your smartphone or tablet. Get stuck in and make it ‘appen. By Jade Moore

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MY FITNESS PAL An incredible free weight loss and fitness tool, MyFitnessPal has it all. You can keep a daily calorie counter to record everything you eat as well as all the exercise you do, helping you reach your goal weight with ease. Watch your progress easily and keep track of your daily intake anywhere, anytime.

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FACETUNE This app has it all. You can remove blemishes, dark circles, change the shape of your face, cover bald spots, create the perfect smile – the options are endless. With over loads of textures and filters to apply, you can make sure every photo looks incredible and picture perfect!

SWIFTKEY As clever as are smartphones are, Swiftkey has made it even easier. You can replace your on-screen keyboard with Swiftkey that adapts to the way you type and without lifting a finger, you can swipe over letters to complete a word. The bonus is, if you’re sick of typing a swear word and instead getting ‘duck’ then this is the app for you. SwiftKey learns your writing style to suggest what you’re going to type next and you can even enter a whole word with a single tap!

VLC VLC recently released their app version of their trusted video watching software and now you can play all your movies and shows in most formats directly without conversion. Best of all you can synch your media to your device via Dropbox, Google Drive, iTunes and more.

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THE [QUICK] VEGAN GUIDE TO THAILAND words by Rachel Sarah Ross

The anticipation of moving away, or travelling, can invite a myriad of doubts into a vegan’s already packing-planning-racing mind: what would happen when haircare runs out? Where to find cake? And, most importantly, how to deal with being apart from other supportive vegans at home? Beautiful temple wandering days and mountain waterfall hikes are, of course, ‘vegan activities’, but what about the other kinds of experiences that we long for in a never-before explored country?

The South

In the less-touristy south, there’s a distinct lack of western-style veggie eateries. But, don’t panic! Wonderfully cheap, the local vegan spots scattered throughout the country, marked by the trusty yellow and red sign, are the places to eat. Happycow thankfully manages to lead the most easily-lost of people to hidden, vegan cafés in small, unassuming places such as Kit Pung in Trang; take your pick of an all-day buffet-style, array of veggies, curries, rice, noodles, tofu, and soy-meat.

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The place shares characteristics with the many other vegan places like it around Thailand: always maintaining local prices, exuding a feeling of homeliness, and providing that excitement of being able to eat anything on the menu.

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Koh Tao

Famed for its spectacular underwater sights, Koh Tao’s reefs provide any curious traveller the opportunity to surround themselves with beautiful oceanic creatures at no ethical cost. These reefs surrounding the small island outshine any belonging to its neighbouring islands. Grab breakfast at the islands only vegetarian restaurant, Le Carrotte Qui Rit before heading off to snorkel for the day. Or take a world-renowned divingcourse; immersing yourself in the underwater quiet, and appreciate the creatures that, for that moment, are gracious enough to share their space. [Get up and swim early in Shark Bay to make some shark friends!]

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Tucked away, the oasis of Haad Tien is home to laidback bars and wellness retreats like The Sanctuary. This part of the island is a place to explore a oneness with yourself through yoga, detox, workshops and therapy, and a place to feel connection; to meet people who also feel a pull towards this transformational growth. Green Gallery encompasses Phangan’s tranquil feel with its hostel, restaurant and bar combination. Hosting live musicians to play at their sunset bonfires; this is a place where people can just be. A 100% vegan menu specializing in Israeli food, and one of Thailand’s rare places that serves vegan cheese! Amid jungle-life, is the peaceful Vegan Café and yoga retreat. This place holds a special peaceful atmosphere completed by it’s of wholesome food and blissfully tasting, rich, raw desserts.

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Upscale, yet unassuming, Vikasa promotes healthiness in all aspects; the resort’s strong philosophies reflect the ways many vegans view life and how to work towards positivity. The ‘Life Café’ holds an impressive number of raw selections and, oh wow, their raw desserts… Places where you can sink into a chair amongst cushions for hours, reading a book, working away on your laptop; each time eating a different raw dessert or exquisitely prepared vegan meal – the island’s west coast Sweet Sisters, and northern June’s Art Café, though not wholly vegetarian, are charity raisers, ecofriendly and have some impressive homemade vegan sauces and desserts. Find yourself at Sweet Sisters for the banoffee pie of your dreams, and if you’re leaning a little more towards for a zesty passion-fruit cheesecake, head to the Art Café.

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If you have time to spare and crave some furry cuddles, contact one of Thailand’s many animal sanctuaries like Samui’s Rescue Foundation, as they usually love welcoming volunteers to help with Thailand’s vulnerable animals.

Bangkok

Vegans unaccustomed to a wide array of specialty veggie restaurants all in one place will revel in utter delight at the vegan dishes Bangkok has to offer. The vegman app is a blessing in guiding fresh travelling vegan backpackers. A couple of side-streets just off Khaosan Road have three vegetarian spots: Ethos, with its ethics and todie-for apple crumble, a literal stone’s throw away is May Kaidee’s with their unique flavour combinations –they also have amazing veggie cooking courses! - and around the corner is the modern fusion food at Mango. Bangkok is brimming with vegan fast-food joints, health aware veggie cafes, cooking classes, workshops, temples, museums, galleries and spas. If you’re feeling brave - get exploring on a bicycle, if you’re feeling sensible - explore the city by river-boat or tuk-tuk!

Khao Yai National Park

Witnessing free, wild animals is awe-inspiring and lifechanging. Different National Parks hold differing sightings: some, gratuitous amounts of wildlife, others a glimpse. Khao Yai is the most famous for wildlife in Thailand: see elephants, birds, snakes and monkeys, and there’s even the tiny possibility of seeing a rare, wild tiger. Maybe you’ll see one, perhaps you won’t, but at least you know they are where they belong.

Chiang Mai

A quaint, yet energetic city that is the feeling of home. Nestled within the square of red-brick walls, Chiang Mai’s Old City’s streets are bursting with unique comfort and character: temples, cafés, veggie restaurants, handmade shops, art studios and galleries… the streets provide a narrative of what Chiang Mai is - a community of artisans, musicians, and historians. A Taste from Heaven’s facon burger rivals Beetroot Stories’ peanut butter chocolate shake, which in turn challenges Ice Love You’s vegan ice-cream buffet! If you’re feeling creative, perhaps you’d like to learn how to make dessert with a raw vegan chocolate-making class from the wonderful Ocean and Bea at their home in the suburbs. Way, way out of the city, away from the motorbike adventures to mountain waterfalls, away from the serene meditation retreat at Doi Suthep, and amongst the bombardment of elephant camps, lies The Elephant Nature Park. Caring for abandoned, lost, injured and abused cats, dogs and elephants, this sanctuary is a safe place away from abusive circus tricks, riding and exploitative shows.

Directory [South-North] Kit Pung, 51 Phattalung St, Trang | Vegan Hong Min, 4/1 Pruska Uthit Rd, Muang Krabi | Vegan Vegetarian, Thanon Luangpho, Krabi Town | Vegan Le Carotte Qui Rit, Mae Haad, Koh Tao | Vegetarian The Sanctuary, Had Tien Bay, Koh Phanhan | Vegan friendly Green Gallery, 22/1 Moo 8, Srithanu, Koh Phangan | Vegan Vegan Café, 16 Moo 5, Thong Nai Pan Yai, Koh Phangan | Raw Vegan Vikasa, 211 Moo 4 Maret, Koh Samui | Vegan and raw friendly, Sweet Sisters, Bang Kao, Koh Samui | Vegan and raw friendly June’s Art Café, 119/17, Chaweng, Koh Samui |Vegan friendly The Samui Rescue Foundation | samuidog.org Ethos, 85/2 Tanao Rd, Banglamphu | Vegetarian May Kaidee’s 59 Tanao Rd, Banglamphu | Vegetarian Mango Thanon Tanao, Banglamphu | Vegetarian A Taste From Heaven, 34/1 Ratmakka Rd, Chiang Mai |Vegetarian Beetroot Stories, Ratchadamnoen Rd, Chiang Mai | Vegetarian Ice Love You, 25/34 Soi Srivichai Sutep Rd, Chiang Mai | Vegan friendly Raw Chocolate Making Class | rawchocolateasia@gmail.com | Vegan The Elephant Nature Park | elephantnaturepark.org

All restaurants listed, plus more can be found at www.happycow.net and www.vegman.org

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THE MERCY CENTRE

The true name for Bangkok in Thai means â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Great City, the City of Angels.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; There is no doubt that the city is great in terms of size, and with a population of over 8 million people, Bangkok is home to around 13% of the entire Thai population. Tragically for some of these people the city streets are the only home they will ever know. The Mercy Centre led by Father Joseph Maier has been working tirelessly for the last 40 years in an effort to help the street kids, the needy, the victims of abuse and the mothers and children living with HIV/AIDS that are all too commonplace a sight on the streets of this sprawling metropolis. For these people, Bangkok has its very own, very hard working angels. Arriving in Thailand in 1967, Father Joseph H. Maier first came to Bangkok to study the original Thai language. He went on to travel throughout the country, learning different dialects along the way, originally as a Parish Priest and later ministering to first generation Catholic communities in rural areas of the Country, most of which remain heavily poverty stricken to this day.

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Father Joe soon returned to the Capital City and has been providing tireless support ever since. With the help of Sister Maria Chantavarodom, The Human Development Foundation Mercy Centre was formed and has been around in a variety of forms ever since. After a sizeable donation, The Mercy Centre was rebuilt in 2000 and is now proud to provide shelter for 180 children who have been abandoned, orphaned or the victims of human trafficking. Around 40 of these are also HIV/AIDS infected. More than 40,000 underpriveleged youngsters have learnt to read write and gained their preschool graduation certificates through the 23 Mercy preschools that operate throughout the city. These prodigious efforts have not gone unnoticed, not least by Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand who presented Father Joe with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his incessant toil for the City. Under his patronage, The Mercy Centre does all of this and a great deal more whilst also working in tandem with government institutions in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Despite the accolades, it seems somehow fitting that Father Joe remains where he started all those years ago, living, working and everyday making life a bit better for someone in the slums of the Klong Toey district in the City of Angels.

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SPONSOR A CHILD The Mercy Centre has always been committed to providing a

home for the impoverished children of Bangkok in need of help. If you want to be a part of this commitment, please e-mail info@mercycentre.org for further information. Annual sponsorship fees range from the basic cost of education at 8,000 THB to full care for a single child at 88,000 THB. The process is very simple and requires the sponsor to fill out a printable form and make payment of a single fee, either by credit card or other forms of payment. Annual renewal is entirely at the discretion of the sponsor. As a sponsor with The Mercy Centre, you will receive photos, a case history, welcome letter, holiday greetings and periodic updates from your sponsored child.

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ONE COAST Table Tales Tucked away in the quiet corner of Cr ystal Bay, arguably Koh Samui’s most beautiful beach is ROCK SALT, an innovative eatery that fuses grass roots sustainability with accessible artisan grub. Chef and owner DAVID LLOYD returns with his second Table Tales.

TECHNICAL SIMPLICITY Modernist Cuisine, Molecular Gastronomy, A little bit of Heston Blumenthal or Ferran Adria, whatever you call it, its been around for years now and most credible chefs know a bit about modern techniques and ingredients as well as their traditional training. But often they get it wrong and never try again. At Rock Salt we don’t shout about the techniques used to bring out the best in our ingredients. What do you care? Chefs may get excited about these ‘techniques,’ but customers couldn’t give a crispy duck whether your Pork Belly has been cooked for 3 hours or 3 days, just as long as its got some decent crackling on it! We like to keep things appearing simple from the outside. Our menu wording doesn’t aim to bog gle minds or show of f. But behind the appearance of a plate of simple food, there can be, and often is weeks worth of painstakingly accurate preparation. The reason for this is… geeky obsessions aside, all about flavor. If we can refine a technique which makes some element of a dish outstanding, it is worth the effort. Make that the routine the standard in the kitchen and it gets easier and easier every time you do it. O ur pre fe r re d f l avor co m bin at ion s are c l a s sic . A nd our ingredients on the plate are limited to just the 3 elements. 4 is getting crowded. The cost of high quality produce also dictates how any restaurant menu is structured. Less is always more. There’s more than one way to skin a rabbit. (Never skinned a cat so I wouldn’t know). But if you can take only 3 elements that go well together, lets say Salmon, Horseradish and Beetroot. (Ok 4 with Lemon as an afterthought, just for a garnish.) How can you make these classic flavours literally explode into your diners face, take them by complete surprise and re-invent a classic combination resulting in a par ty in you mouth without detracting from the original idea? Well how about this?

Ingredients: The Gravlax Side of fresh, good quality Salmon. Pin-bonned. 1kg Salt , 1kg Sugar. 1 large bunch Of Dill 50ml Chase Smoked Vodka or any other premium vodka. Apple wood chips and a ‘polyscience’ smoking gun. Or a piece of very dry wood and a pair of tweezers. The Horseradish Cream 250g Crème Fraiche 40g Horseradish Sauce or fresh Horseradish Chopped Chives, Salmon Roe (Optional) Salt and Pepper Lemon Oil One Lemon Zested 150ml of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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MINERAL MAGIC The Beetroot Caviar 2 Large Beetroots Juiced 2 tablespoons Runny Honey 2.5g Sodium Alginate and 5g Calcium Lactate (these are a natural powder processed from sea weed, available from Colibri foods in Samui or Theodore in Bangkok, or order from Amazon!) Time needed to execute the dish: 4 days (don’t worry, its mostly waiting)

Making Gravlax: To start the gravlax you need to get a deep tray big enough to hold the piece of salmon. Larger pieces of fish are easier to slice and give more reward to the wait. Don’t only think about the fish being contained, but also about a large amount of oily fishy liquid which is about to be extracted from the fillet over the coming days of salting; liquid which will contaminate your entire fridge and its contents if you underestimate it. Use a big tray! Depending on the size or amount of the fish fillet you are curing, you will need equal amounts of salt and sugar, we use sea salt and of course you can use brown sugar if you like, both are great. But I find that its just as good with regular table salt and white sugar. One whole side will take about a kilo of each, so don’t be shy with the mix. And lots of chopped dill mixed in with this salty sweet powder. You can really taste the dill later, so don’t skip this. Make a bed of the Salt , Sugar and Dill mix for the fish to lie on, skin side down and then pack the S,S&D all over the flesh side until it is completely covered. Wrap the whole tray with several layers of film and put at the bottom shelf of your fridge for 4 days. The salt will kill the bacteria in the fish and preserve it , so don’t worry it is going to go off. After the 4 days, wash the fillet thoroughly and dry with clean kitchen towels. Gently massage 50ml of Chase smoked vodka into the flesh and put back in the fridge uncovered for a couple of hours. Once the fish has dried and set up again use a very sharp knife, slice the fillet into 2 mm slices. Starting at the heel of the knife and finishing at the tip in one smooth action. If you find you are ripping the salmon and it is not cutting cleanly, your knife is not sharp enough. Try tip to heel with a little more weight on the blade to get a cleaner cut. Store covered in the fridge. The gravlax will keep for up to 10 days or more in a reliable fridge. Making Beetroot Caviar: Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the beet juice. Add 1g of the Sodium Alginate Powder and blend to incorporate and hydrate the mixture. This will thicken the juice. Let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to disperse the air bubbles, or as we do at Rock Salt , remove the air instantly in a chamber vacuum machine. In a large bowl, pour 1 litre of cold water add 5gms of the calcium lactate (aka calcium chloride). Blend with a stick blender to hydrate. Let this sit in the fridge, which also helps activate the calcium. When ready, take a large hypodermic syringe (from pharmacist or first aid kit), or even better use a caviar droplet maker (available online) and make little droplets of the beetroot mixture into the calcium water bath. Observe the magic. Once you have enough, remove from the calcium bath with a seive and rinse in fresh drinking water to get the salty taste off. (This also stops the little balls from fully gellifying and gives them a liquid centre… which is pretty cool). Making Horseradish Cream: Take a large bowl and turn out a 250g tub of good quality crème fraiche. Prefereably D’isigny if available. Mix with 40g of the horseradish sauce, the zest of a lemon and a pinch of Maldon Sea Salt. Mix thoroughly until all lumps are removed. Making Lemon Oil: You can just infuse a good quality E.V olive oil with washed, un-waxed lemon zest. But to really maximize the lemon flavor, we put zest and oil in a vacuum bag, seal under low pressure and then gently heat it in a water bath to 65 degrees Celsius for 20 mins. Strain the zest and reserve the oil.

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Plating & Smoking The Dish: Roll 4 -5 slices of the gravlax and mount on the plate, drizzle the fish with lemon oil. Place a quenelle of the horseradish cream on top. Sprinkle with Salmon Roe, the Beetroot Caviar, chopped chives and lemon zest for garnish. Using a glass cloche cover the dish and pipe in smoke from apple wood chips using a smoking syphon, alternatively; hold a smoking ember under a large glass until enough smoke collects in the glass and place it over the fish. Leave in the smoke to infuse into the fish and crĂ¨me fraiche for a couple of minutes. Serve for your diner releasing the smoke around them. Best eaten with fresh brown bread.

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THE BANGKOK HILTON

There is only one redeeming feature about this fine establishment – the price. If you’re planning on staying in Bangkok make sure to get the correct Hilton, i.e. the one with windows, no shackles and a 5 star trip advisor rating. However, if you don’t have the cash and are desperate to say you’ve stayed at this prestigious address then any manner of shady ventures could provide you with a long if not permanent stay here. Bang Kwang as it is also officially known, is home to offenders on death row or sentences of over 25 years. And there are a lot of foreign prisoners here. The long term residents can expect leg shackles for the duration of their stay while those on death row have them permanently welded on making escape pretty unlikely. Fans of routine especially in the culinary sense will fit right in here and enjoy the once daily feeding of white rice in vegetable soup that can be expected and enjoyed… if you can keep it away from the stronger prisoners. More adventurous diners may care to enjoy the maggot, cockroach and even rat options available to the hunter gatherer types in here. Thai’s call this prison in Bangkok ‘The Big Tiger’ because it ‘prowls and eats.’ English speakers call it ‘The Bangkok Hilton’ because they have a sick sense of humour and understand irony. Best avoided unless you are so lazy you appreciate nothing better than free food and board.

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This fine establishment was, and still is, a popular hangout with legendary American group ‘The Eagles’. We’ve been told they sing about it at every performance these days – sometimes twice for good measure. By far my two favourite features at this hotel are the classical mirrors carefully located on every ceiling and the complimentary pink champagne on ice. In fact stay away from most of the other drinks, we tried ordering a nice Sauvignon Blanc and they thought we were after vodka, which apparently hasn’t graced the menu since 1969! Opinions divided on the subject, some clients think the hotel is heavenly while others compare it to hell. On the plus side the check-in times are extremely flexible but there is a major minus to this – you can never leave. . .

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SIMON SOLO Since arriving in Southeast Asia over fifteen years ago, Simon of KohSamuiEvents has held many residencies in Thailand including a 5 year stint at the Full Moon Party. You can catch Simon Solo in one of his many residencies on Koh Samui, whether busting out banging house at Bar Solo or playing poolside vocal house and soul at Beach Republic. www.kohsamuievents.com

S O U N D WAV E S Mark Ronson - Uptown Special When you look at the track list and who worked together with Mark Ronson, you see plenty of stand out performers in their own right. Which makes me think that they were brought in not just to provide a bit of spice but they are actually the talent. You look at David Guetta, who once was just and DJ/producer who catapulted himself into mega stardom by adding house music to the vocals of some of Americas hottest artists, this way you have a sure fire chart buster dance album. So this isn’t new, and a great idea if your adding talent to a current dance music fad. Electro house and EDM where in high demand and Guetta delivered what the mass market was after with Track after track. Mark Ronson unfortunately doesn’t. Uptown funk is excellent, foot tapping thru to quick where’s the dance floor? I need to dance - excellent, it apparently came about from a jam at bruno mars LA studio. That must a been some moment that they shared because its already up there in the hits of the new millennium. Shame the rest of the songs pale against it.

Madonna - Rebel Heart Ahh Madge as she fondly know back in her native, er England? An eventful few years hasn’t done anything to dampen the spirit of the previous all American girl. I was quite surprised to enjoy Madonna’s 13th album so much, she was almost back to her best. The last couple of efforts from her where almost trying too hard to sound modern and in touch with current trends though in Rebel heart her voice sounds youthful and enthusiastic as ever. Admittedly there were few disasters in there - but this is a double album with 25 tracks and a good average throughout. Madonna made light work of the ballads and also works with two of dance music biggest stars in Avicii and Diplo. The former apparently supplied two teams of three technicians to prepare music for her arrival. She then took control and kept them through the night writing and changing melodies, so if there’s doubt who is control over her music there isn’t now, fair play.

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Hed Kandi - Deep Disco Wow so Hed Kandi shows no sign whatsoever of slowing down with their compilations. After such titles as twisted disco, nu disco and disco heaven I guess it was only time before they released deep disco. ‘Deep’ might be the IN word in house music at the moment and as a result everyone is climbing on board. Online record stores confusingly list regular house and other sub genres into the deep house section as they know it’s the most popular genre to view and theoretically sell more tracks when placed there. This is very annoying when shopping for music but also waters down a genre with lots of music that shouldn’t be associated with it.

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Hed Kandi does however excel in disco their early albums where ground breaking, and my opinion that they were practically responsible for funky houses metaphoric rise which took Europe by storm earlier this century there popularity was so that a birth of club nights and tours followed and a reported 5 million of their compilations sold. This one doesn’t disappoint. Strong tracks, not just making up the numbers are ever present many of which I’m using in my sets. I wouldn’t call this deep or disco or a hybrid of the both, but a melting pot of all the strong flavors we associate with the brand, just with a current twist.

When you look at the tracks that are on this compilation you see lots of big name anthems, but from last summer. If you are putting together a compilation like MOS do, you need clearance from the record labels of the tracks involved, that takes time and money even if you are Ministry. So your are inevitably left with music that has been played over on over again. The release is normally for around Christmas leaving any purchase in the New Year with dated music. I thought Ministry this time were offering something slightly different to my preconception, there were remixes giving a new edge to tracks we heard regularly last year. Even a period of UK garage remixes and old skool, which is always welcome. I started listening to the first CD and found myself being pleasantly reminded of songs that I had worked with over the last 6-12 months, the journey - which this really is then started to span into different genres before the first CD was out - there’s nearly 4 hours of music here and which nicely switches between genres, then I got it - Ah the weekender - Friday, Saturday then slowly into Sunday – clever and changing melodies, so if there’s doubt who is in control over here - there isn’t now, fair play.

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DRINK IT Cosmic Cafe was the quintessential live music venue

EAT IT At the turn of the millennium two hard working Swedish chefs with a love for Thailand decided it was time to open their own business. Billy Ågren and Daniel Shamir’s idea was to provide traditional, qualitative and innovation in their Two Chefs Restaurant. Serving international cuisine with Scandinavian specialties and delicious Thai food with a modern and creative style. 15 years later and a few location moves two chefs now boost 4 locations around Kamala, Karon & Kata. Two Chefs give the guest inexpensive and deliciously presented food to those who truly appreciate a culinary experience. www.twochefs.com

DRINK IT A world of Fusion awaits you with Kee Sky lounge in Patong Beach. Kee Sky Lounge hip, stylish and romantic rooftop is a unique restaurant and lounge overlooking Patong Beach with breathtaking 360-degree views. Open air and air conditioned venues serving delicious fusion cuisine. Enjoy our chic new Eurasian finger food or appetizers, influenced by culinary styles from around the world, alongside your main course, or simply relax with some Spanish tapas and sip sundowners from our fresh selection of creative cocktails. East meets West 5.30 till midnight on the 6th and 7th Floor (Roof Top) KEE Sky Lounge, The KEE Resort & Spa. 152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel : 076 335 888 www.thekeeresort.com

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EAT IT Wolff’s Jazz Bar & Restaurant is a trip into the nostalgia of old Bangkok nightlife. You can enjoy a single malt or a glass of wine at Bangkok’s only copper-top bar or order a steak at one of the tables. Some nights there’s a piano being played in the corner and on Thursday night a full jazz quartet, making it a must visit venue in the Land of Smiles. www.jazzbarbangkok.com

in Bangkok. International acts and the best of Bangkok graced its stage. After its closure nothing took its place, until now. Newly renovated with Retro styling with industrial recycled furnishings and under new management, the new Beer Cap at RCA is set to be one of Bangkok’s premier indie music bars. With Live performances from some of Bangkok’s best underground indie acts and hundreds of craft and imported beers on offer, the grand opening of The Beer Cap is set to make rock history.

EAT IT A warm feeling of Déjà vu sweeps up on you entering the lush tropical gardens of Hi-So’s gates. The beautifully laid restaurant has a familiarity that somehow you’ve been here before. The tastes are Thai but with familiar western memories of wonderful Asian delicacies. Marcel’s wealth of experience in the Thai hospitality business will make Hi-So one to watch and not to miss. For reservations please contact: 2/17 Moo 1 Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Telephone: 077-245-550 Email: info@hisocafe-samui.com

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Vela Beach Lounge on Bang Por beach is striving to bring something new to the area that’s a cut above the rest. Tasty cocktails and signature Sangria’s are just two of the reasons Vela’s customers keep coming back for more. Set in a chilled Mediterranean style layout and serving authentic Spanish Tapas and Thai food favorites. Happy hour runs from 5-7 daily and offers cocktails and wine for 100 THB and local beers for 60 THB. www.velasamui.com

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SLEEP IT This petite family run guest house has been opened 5 years now and has received much media attention and a large following of clients wanting the wild nightlife of Sukhumvit Soi 11 but without compromising their clean lifestyle. This beautiful guesthouse has become quite famous for its clean living attitude and quirky rustic design. Basic rooms have shared toilets and showers but there are also en suites, there’s single rooms and rooms that will hold up to five people. 1/13 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Tel. +66 (0)2 253 5927 www.suk11.com

SHOP IT Chatuchak market is one of the largest markets in the world and boosts an incredible offering of shopping that is second to none. From exotic parrots to hand crafted teak furniture if it’s available in Thailand you will find it in the maze of Chatuchak Market. Grab yourself the readily available maps and orient yourself easily by the Clock tower in the middle and discover the amazing variety of Thailand. Coming early is advised to beat the heat and the crowds and getting there is easily walk able from the MRT or BTS Stations. Feeling hungry don’t miss the Or Tor Kor

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SLEEP WITH ME HOTEL design hotel @ Patong comprises of 258 Guest Rooms & Suite Rooms, overlooking skyscrapers of Patong Bay. The hotel is well located in the heart of Patong, close to Jungceylon Shopping Center, the walking street “Bangla Road”, and only a 3 minutes walk to the beach. The hotel is known for its modern facilities, friendly personal service and international standards of comfort. However, the SLEEP WITH ME HOTEL has its own individual character while reflecting local flavours. Rooms are designed with the diverse and modern needs of today’s world travellers in mind. Whether they are business, leisure, families, groups, or couples, they will find that all the details and amenities are suited for everyone. www.sleepwithmehotels.com

SHOP IT The Zen Sisters logo means connected. All living things are connected and with this and their philosophy to create timeless jewelry for the eternal now Zen Sisters have combined the philosophy of Zen Buddhism with the craftsmanship of jewelry design. Zen Sisters Collections effortlessly fuse a free spirited nature with an unexpected urban edge that is designed to remind you of all that is most beautiful and interesting in the world. People will say that their pieces have “soul” and love the style. We are, indeed, all beautifully connected! Zen Sisters www.zensisters.com/pages/where-to-buy www.facebook.com/ZenSisters

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Dream of words that divulge absolute tropical luxury and your sure to find Samui, Chaweng and Sheraton. Now at long last these three have been lusciously brought together with the new Sheraton Samui Resort. This Chaweng beach hotel is situated right on the beach. Chaweng Noi beach is already famous for its sumptuously soft white sand and its warm waters. Stay at this Koh Samui hotel and you can enjoy as much sun bathing, snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming, and beach games as you like. This friendly family hotel famous for its romantic atmosphere loved by honeymooners and couples seeking a luxurious and pampering get away. Spoil yourself in the natural fresh water pool at the spa or with a delicious meal or cocktail under the stars. Sheraton Samui Resort 86 Moo 3 Chaweng Noi Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui, 84320, Thailand. Phone: +66 (0)77 422 020

SHOP IT If you’ve noticed alluring Beachwear you’ve probably seen Blue Glue a leading concept of ‘Beach-Chic Store’, as manufacturer, franchiser, retailer and innovative brand in Swimwear Fashion. Now Blue Glue a French brand originating from the beautiful Island of Bali has discovered Samui and Tao Island. Five locations will make sure all women feel stunning and confident in bikini, fashion designs and complete outfits for beach and swim wear. Check their web site for details, www.blue-glue.com One Coast Magazine

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SOC I A L L IG HTS Soar high with the ever so hi-so on Samui at the Charity Regatta, Nikki Beach 6th Anniversary White Party, Zama Rooftop Restaurant Launch & 4th THA Midnight Run. In Phuket at the Xana 3rd Anniversary Pink Party, Nikki Beach White Party, aboard the luxury Hype Boat, Menu launch at DiVine with Chef Aod @ Thanyabura, BB Grand Opening, Kata Sea Breeze Open House Party, Sunday Brunch at the Pool Bar at Hyatt Launch Regency Kamala & Rawai VIP Villa Launch.

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PRIMAL INSTINCT Based on the twelve animal signs on the lunar calendar, the Chinese Zodiac brings us our star signs in beast form... With Thailand steeped in Chinese tradition, each issue we will look at the Chinese Zodiac and find out what advantages and disadvantages there are to being a Snake, a Dragon or even the unloved Rat! This issue we take a good look at the character of the ever cheeky Monkey. THE MONKEY The spunky Monkey is the original party animal! Charming and energetic, Monkeys crave fun, activity and stimulation. They truly know how to have a good time and can often be seen swinging from one group of friends to another, attracting a motley crew in the process. Always upbeat, they are considered minor celebrities in their circle thanks to their sparkling wit and that rapier-sharp mind. Perhaps surprisingly, Monkeys are also good listeners and tackle complicated situations with ease. This Sign’s natural curiosity lends it the desire to become knowledgeable on a broad range of topics.

Monkeys have a show-off side that loves nothing more than to dazzle their pals with all they know. The Monkey tends to be rather accident-prone due to a certain lack of very high morals. This Sign’s first interest is pursuing its own pleasure; this is not a malicious interest, it’s just the way the Monkey is. However, this kind of carefree self-involvement can lead to all kinds of scrapes. In love, the Monkey makes a fun, exciting lover - but one that may have the potential to stray romantically. The good news is, the Monkey’s glib manner and witty repartee can often get this Sign out of a scrape. Perhaps not everyone will be won over by the Monkey - but do you think the Monkey really cares? The Monkey’s world, full of devil-may-care energy and revelry, isn’t for everyone. Remember, though, it’s not that this Sign is mean; it might just be a bit too curious for its own good. Monkeys often feel the need to try everything at least once, which can make for a merry-go-round of relationships. The Monkey’s love of self-indulgence can also lead to other types of trouble. This Sign may have limited self-control concerning food, alcohol and other pleasurable activities. It’s party time all the time for the Monkey, yet when it leads to a monster hangover or a shattered heart (generally someone else’s, not theirs), this Sign might actually show a touch of remorse. They won’t flat-out admit the error of their ways, but at least they’ll pull back and try to tone things down -for a while. Monkeys must try to learn to think of others ahead of themselves, at least some of the time. This Sign’s world will be more complete once it realizes the world doesn’t revolve around it.

Famous Monkeys Joe Cocker, Alexandre Dumas, Mia Farrow, Diana Ross, Tom Hanks, René Descartes, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Kylie Minogue, Michael Schumacher, Charles Bukowski, Ray Charles Compatibility 2015 is a year of the Goat, and the Goat is complementary to the Monkey in love relationships. Therefore Monkeys’ romantic lives will be very smooth in 2015.

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