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Contents
FEBRUARY 2012
Regulars Phuket Island map What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town People profile : Andy Andersen Social Phuket Legal matters : An Exception to the Rule: The Board of Investment and Foreign-Invested Projects Things to do in Phuket Health matters : Massage Useful telephone numbers
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Yachts & Yachting DaVinci Yacht Charters Boating Classifieds Yacht charters : Sunsail Phuket tide tables : February 2012 – March 2012 Southeast Asia Pilot : North Phang Nga Bay
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Cars
Cover photos:
Car sales : Sure Motors Car rentals : Pure Car Rent
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Top: Havana Health and Beauty Bottom: Princess Yachts Thailand
Shopping, Dining & Leisure Palm House Primary School Helicam film with Benetone Films Recipe : Grilled Quail Dining around Phuket Kiddies' Home 2012 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival Phuket’s Gentle Giant Xtrem Aventures Phuket
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Spas, Health & Beauty Six Senses Spa The Royal Spa Sukko Spa Lemongrass House Beauty Studio
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Land & Property (Sales / Rentals) ISS Facility Services : Integrated pest management system BMP Tile-It : Phuket's quality tile boutique Hafele L'Orchidée Village Wings Vista Del Mar Phuket The Eva by Eva Group Eva Beach by Eva Group Kata Rocks Anchan Villas 88 Land & Houses Phuket Karon Butterfly Resort Phuket.Net Real Estate St. James Properties Tropical Homes Real Estate CBRE Twovillas READY Century 21 Andaman The Charm Residences Green Hill Residences Home Service Classified
Advertising enquiries mktg@image-asia.com Tel: +66 (0)76 264491
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The Bay Regatta 1 – 5 February @ Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi
Andaman Pearl: The First Step of Love 14 - 29 February @ Cape Phromthep
The Bay Regatta (formerly Phang Nga Bay Regatta) sails through Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi showcasing some of the most stunning maritime scenery in the world. Now in its 15th running and organized by Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC), this popular regatta sees 40 to 50 yachts in attendance. Contact: Leslie, Tel: +66 (0)89 875 0064. Email: bayregatta@acyc-phuket.com. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com/bayregatta.htm.
The event sees the mass wedding of 208 couples in an effort to break the national record for the biggest mass wedding and of course, express their eternal love at the most favoured place to see sunset on the island, Cape Phromthep. Tel: +66 (0)76 221976. Web: www.interweddingphuket.com.
Wahoo Thailand 2012 Sport Fishing Tournament 2 - 4 February @ Similan Islands
This camp for kids will be run by former LA Lakers star Ike Nwankwo and his Top Flight Basketball Academy. The top current professional players from the Thai National Team will be there to work with participants. The price is 3,500 baht for two days. Contact: Tim Pearson, Tel: +66 (0)76 335555. Email: info@ bisphuket.ac.th. Web: www.bisphuket.ac.th.
This three-day tournament takes sportfishermen representing countries from around the world to the Similan Islands. There is 3,000,000 Baht (100,000 USD) in prize money. The event is organized by the Rawai Beach Fishing Club. Tel: +66 (0)81 270 4291. Email: info@rawaibeachfishingclub. com. Web: www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com.
Chateau Cos d'Estournel Gourmet Dinner 4 February @ Into The Sea restaurant Executive Chef of the Evason Phuket & Bon Island Kevin Fawkes, prepares a special dinner that is paired with wines by Chateau Cos d’Estournel from the St. Estephe region in Bordeaux. Contact: Phissamai promwong, Tel: +66 (0)76 381010. Email: fbma-phuket@evasonresorts.com. Web: www.sixsenses.com.
Basketball Skills Camp at BIS 18 - 19 February @ British International School
Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 23 - 26 February @ Laguna Phuket The headliner in the seventh running is Grammy and Country Music Awards winner American Chris Thomas King. Returning to the Phuket Blues scene is Rich Harper (USA), AkashA (Malaysia), John Meyer's Blues Express (Australia) and Irish Girl Rocker Grainne Duffy is comes for the first time. Contact: Andy Andersen, Tel: +66 (0)86 682 2639. Web: www.phuketbluesfestival.com.
Phuket Punchline Comedy Club 29 February @ Holiday Inn Resort, Patong Beach
Phuket Community Foundation Rubber Duck Race 5 February @ Canal Village Shopping Centre , Laguna Phuket The third Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race is back with a launch of 2,000 ducks! It's a day for the whole family with dragon boat races as well as kayak, raft and cardboard box races and much more. All money raised goes to the Phuket Community Foundation. You can sign up to 'back' a duck at some 30 locations around Phuket, or buy tickets online at www.phuketcharity.org.
The live stage show of the original British TV hit, ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ sees four of the show's stars, Andy Smart, Stephen Frost, Steve Steen and Ian Coppinger, recreating scenarios in a style and setting of their choice. The whole show is totally improvised with the audience deciding what the performers say and sing about! Contact: Boom, Tel: +66 (0)89 646 9278. Email: info@phuketcomedy.com. Web: www.phuketcomedy.com.
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Regular Events
Phuket Afternoon Computer Clinic
Facebook Fridays 10-11am.
Join ‘For Dummies’ author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic, second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 3 to 5pm, at the Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. Email: Woody@khunwoody.com. Web: www.khunwoody.com.
Have questions about Facebook or other social medias? Then join us every Friday 10-11am at www.facebook.com/awprmarketing to chat live with experts such as Woody Leonhard, Amish Metha and Able Wanamakok.
The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) Regular Meeting will be the 2nd Friday of the month. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net
Lions Club of Patong Beach The monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact: Jehanbaz (Jum) Ali Khan, Tel: +66 (0)81 374 2088. Email: info@lions-club-patong.org. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.
Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC) February lunch will be held on Thursday 16th, at the Cudos Restaurant on Surin Beach. All are welcome and prior booking is essential. Price: 500 baht for members and 650 baht for non-members. Contact: Carole Dux, Tel: +66 (0)85 782 1332. Email: info@phuketiwc.com. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.
British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP)
Chicky Net - The Social Network for Women in Thailand
Phuket’s multinational business networking group. Our Annual General Meeting and Dinner is on Wednesdaythe 8th at The Kee Resort in Patong. New members welcome and guests are most welcome at all our events. Email: socialsec@bbap.org. Web: www.bbap.org.
Meet other women in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Phuket. Email: info@chickynet.com. Web: www.chickynet.com.
Entertainment – February Choices Live Music @ Two Chefs Karon
Rotary Club of Patong Beach Monthly Dinner Out & Family Day on Tueday, 7 Feb at 7pm. The Weekly Meeting is on Tuesday, 14, 21 and 28 February. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.
Every night around 8 pm the Two Chefs house band plays a great mix of new and old songs. Web: www.twochefs.com.
Ninjazz Live Band & Unlimited Tapas @ Luna Bar
Grumpy Old Men's Society (GOMS) A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman who gather every first and third Monday of the month at Chalong Pier Beer Garden to have a few quiet beers, share information and to raise money for charity. Drinks start at 6pm and meetings at 6:45pm. Contact: Warren Crowe, Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.
Island Furniture Cricket league - Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) Senior League 40 over matches are Sundays at 9am at the ACG Cricket Ground. The MCC play the 16th; other ad hoc games are Saturday afternoons; Thai youth rugby practice Saturday mornings; Nets and rugby practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Web: www.acgphuket.com, www.phuketcricketgroup.com.
Luna Bar at The Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is host to Ninjazz, the resident jazz trio, who play nightly from 8 to 11pm (except Mondays). Tapas promotion Tuesdays and Saturdays, 7 to 9pm. Tel: +66 (0)76 201234.
Live Irish Rock @ Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub, Patong Nightlife and entertainment venue with an Irish theme. Every night, except for Sunday, with Neil and the Red Hot Potatoes, playing all your favorite pub rock and traditional fast rhythm fiddle music. On Sundays there’s live football on the big screens. Tel: +66 (0)76 292590. Web: www.scruffymurphyphuket.com
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Upcoming Movies
Central Festival Phuket, Tel: +66 (0)76 209000 Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Tel: +66 (0)76 600555
STAR WARS EPISODE I (3D)
JACK AND JILL
(Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi) Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid
(Comedy, Romance ) Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, Elodie Tougne, Jackie Seiden
Naboo, a planet governed by Queen Amidala is threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his apprentice, Darth Maul. Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are called to intervene. They acquire an apprentice - young prodigal Anakin Skywalker. When the Trade Federation launches an attack, the queen and her allies must battle robot troopers. Qui-Gon and ObiWan face off against the sinister Darth Maul.
Jack and Jill is a comedy focusing on Jack Sadelstein, a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, who dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister Jill. Jill's neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
(Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense) Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, Liz White, Janet McTeer, Alisa Khazanova
(Action, Adventure ) Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzmรกn, Michael Caine
Arthur Kipps is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client's papers. As he works alone in the client's isolated house, Kipps uncovers tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving silence from the locals, Kipps uncovers the true identity of the woman on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true intent.
Sean Anderson receives a distress signal from a mysterious island where none should exist. There's strange life forms, mountains of gold, volcanoes, and more than one secret. Sean's stepfather, a helicopter pilot and his strongwilled daughter join the quest. They set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures.
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Off Phuket Events
Upcoming Events
The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek of 2011
Till 14 March 2012 @ Suan Chaleam Prakeart Ratchaphruek , Chiang Mai The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek of 2011 held from 14 December 2011 to 14 March 2012, in the Thai city of Chiang Mai. It is one of the grand celebrations hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of King Bhumibol, the world’s longest reigning monarch. The event is to mark the 84th birthday of His Majesty in 2011. The event, featuring over 2.5 million trees and plants, should boost the export and tourism sectors. Initially, at leat 10 countries will join the exhibition. Tel: +66 (0)2 579 7531 ext 11, 14. Email: royalflora_doa.bkk@hotmail.com, royalflora@royalflora2011.com. Web: www. royalflora2011.com. Lantern Festival, The Colorful of Southern cities
Till 30 April 2012 @ Park of Had Yai, Songkla Experiencing 9 wonders of lantern of Happiness such as Ice Lantern from Harbin of People's Republic of China, lanterns from 14 Southern provinces, lanterns from 4 regions of Thailand, international lanterns, lanterns of animal planet, lanterns of world of childrens imagination and enjoying Thai local festivals as well as lantern contests. Contact: Nakhon Hatyai Municipality, Tel: +66 (0)74 200000. TAT Hat Yai Office, Tel: +66 (0)74 231055, +66 (0)74 238518, +66 (0)74 243747. Web: www.loikrathong.net.
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18th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony @ Laguna Phuket, Phuket
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Phuket Invitational Car Rally, Chalong Pier, Phuket
Dates to be Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Announced Festival @ Thalang area, Phuket 23 - 27
Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate @ Impact Arena, Bangkok
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Phuket International Blues Rock Festival @ Laguna Phuket, Phuket
29 - 1 April
Phuket International Boatshow (PIMEX) @ Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket
The Bay Regatta
APRIL 2012
1 – 5 February @ Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi
13 - 15
Songkran Festival @ Phuket
The Bay Regatta (formerly Phang Nga Bay Regatta) sails through Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi showcasing some of the most stunning maritime scenery in the world. Now in its 15th running and organized by Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC), this popular regatta sees 40 to 50 yachts in attendance. Contact: Leslie, Tel: +66 (0)89 875 0064. Email: bayregatta@acyc-phuket.com. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com/bayregatta.htm.
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2012 Songkran International Soccer 7s Tournament, Phuket
23 - 27
Phuket Gay Festival @ Patong Beach, Phuket
MC- Tour Bike Week
10 - 26 Febuary @ Pattaya, Chon Buri Visit Burapa Pattaya Bike Week for two days, and then join Thailand Mc tours on a 13 day ride to North Thailand. Contact: Narumon Wantong, Tel: +66 (0)38 428573. Web: www.thailandmc.com.
Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.
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FREE WiFi hotspots in Phuket Thai Basecamp Soi Paradise Inn The Coffee Club Jungceylon The Royal Kitchen The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa, Patong
PATONG AREA Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Absolute Ceylon Pub Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road Absolute Seapearl Beach Resort Thaweewong Road Amanta House Boutique Hotel Beach Road Aqua Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit Road Baan Yin Dee Muean Ngen Road Bel Aire Resort Phuket Sainamyen Road Burasari Resort Soi Ruam Jai Connect Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit Road Faulty Towers Inn Soi Sunset Holiday Inn Phuket Thaweewong Road K-Hotel Rat-U-Thit Road Leelawadee Boutique Hotel Siriraj Road Little Buddha Guesthouse Nanai Road Patong Paragon Hotel Prabaramee Road Royal Palm Resortel Thaweewong Road Royal Phawadee Village Sawatdirak Road Safari Beach Hotel Thaweewong Road Summer Breeze Hotel Soi San Sabai The Bird Cage–Patong Guesthouse Rat-U-Thit Road The Royal Paradise Hotel Rat-U-Thit Road Valhalla V Plaza Soi Sunset Villa del Mar Beach Road Yorkshire Inn Soi Sansabai
PHUKET CITY
Restaurants and Cafés
Alpina Phuket Nalina Ket Kwan Road, Kata Angus @ O'Tool's Patak Road, Soi Islandia, Karon Arfur @ O'Tool's Ket Kwan Road, Kata Baan Kiki Chaofa West Road, Chalong Boathouse Wine & Grill Koktanode Road, Kata Bougainvillea Hotel Patak Road, Kata-Karon CC Blooms Soi 10, Patak Road, Karon Evason Phuket & Bon Island Viset Road, Rawai EAST 88 Beach Lounge 1.5 km of Chalong Circle, Chalong La Gondola Restaurant Guest House Thaina Road, Kata Center Kata Beach Spa Resort 95 Pakbang Road, Kata Mom Tri's Kitchen Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Mom Tri's Oasis Koktanode Road, Kata Mom Tri's Villa Royale Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Nikita’s Rawai Beach Road, Rawai On the Beach Karon Beach Resort & Spa, Karon Pacific Club And Spa Patak Road, Karon Phuket Sports & Tennis Club Soi Suksan 2, Viset Road, Rawai Solution Lounge and Sports Bar Kata Road, Kata The Little Mermaid Patak Road, Karon
@beach Food Loft Ocean Plaza, Beach Road Bit'in Restaurant Jungceylon Concaved Beach Restaurant Beach Road, Patong Coyote Beach Road Irish Times Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road Jean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar Rat-U-Thit Road Kantok Burasari Patong Beach, Ruamjai Road Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Rat-U-Thit Road La Boucherie Restaurant Sawatdirak Road Le 280 Pâtisserie Patong Paragon Resort & Spa, Patong Mai Thai Bar Soi Eric Molly Malone's Beach Road MoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, Patong Naughty Radish Burasari Patong Beach, Ruamjai Road Nok & Chicken Sports Bar Patong Grand Condotel, Rat-U-Thit Road Rio Music Bar and Grill Soi Bangla Scruffy Murphy's Soi Bangla Subway Beach Road
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Bay Hotel Cape Panwa Hotel Deang Plaza Hotel Metopole Phuket
Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Montri Road Montri Road, Amphur Muang
Restaurants and Cafés B2S Central Festival, Vichitsongkram Road Chill Out Ong Sim Phai Road Coffee Max Ranong Road EATZZ Dibuk Road Juice Internet Café & Juice Bar Phuket Road Michael's Bar Takua Pa Road Rockin Angels Jammin' Café Yaowarat Road Siam Indigo Phang Nga Road Tea House Yaowarat Road
PHUKET SOUTH Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
Restaurants and Cafés Amazon Café Chaofa West Road, Chalong Anchor Bar and Restaurant Thai Na Road, Kata Ao Chalong Yacht Club Soi Phon Chalong, Chalong Australia Bar & Grill Kata Night Plaza Chalong Pier Beer Garden Chalong Pier Road, Chalong Da Vinci V Lounge Soi Sai Yuen, Nai Harn Dos Fringos Chalong Pier Road, Chalong Happy Days Chaofa West Road, Chalong Jimmy's Lighthouse Chalong Pier, Chalong Kan Eang@pier Chalong Pier, Chalong Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Fisherman Way Park, Chalong Locanda Restaurant Patak Road, Kata-Karon Pizza 2000 Patak Road, Karon The Coffee and Sandwich Shop Soi Casa Del Sol, Kata Road, Kata VSET Chalong Pier, Chalong
PHUKET NORTH Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouse Kamala Bay Garden Resort Kamala Beach Road, Kamala Laguna Phuket Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay The Residence Kalim Bay Phrabaramee 5 Road, Kalim
Restaurants and Cafés Deli De Luca Boat Lagoon Marina Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach Mai Khao, Talang Kamala Beer Garden Main Road, Kamala Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Laguna Cherngtalay Lambert Brothers Boat Lagoon Marina Lady Pie Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay Les Anges Royal Phuket Marina Liquid Lounge Bar Surin Beach Road, Surin MoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, Kamala MoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, Surin Red Cafe Beach Road, Kamala Red Cafe Soi Policestation, Kamala Skippers Royal Phuket Marina The Club Kamala Beach Road, Kamala The Coffee Club Turtle Village, Mai Khao Watermark Bar Restaurant Boat Lagoon Marina If you know of any other free wifi locations, please advise us at fon@image-asia.com and we will do our best to include them.
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PHUKET TIDE TABLES Ko Thaphao Noi (Phuket)
Predicted heights of water in metres above lowest low water Time
Metres
Time
Metres
Time
Metres
Time
Metres
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
03:04
2.4
09:14
1.6
16:06
2.5
22:40
1.8
04:13
2.3
10:32
1.8
18:15
2.5
00:39
1.8
07:05
2.2
12:42
1.8
19:49
2.6
02:18
1.6
08:31
2.4
14:17
1.6
20:46
2.8
03:09
1.4
09:22
2.6
15:12
1.4
21:30
3.1
03:48
1.1
10:01
2.8
15:54
1.2
22:07
3.3
04:23
0.9
10:35
3.0
16:32
1.1
22:41
3.4
04:58
0.8
11:07
3.2
17:08
0.9
23:15
3.5
05:32
0.7
11:40
3.3
17:43
0.9
23:49
3.6
06:05
0.6
12:13
3.4
18:18
0.9
00:23
3.5
06:38
0.7
12:48
3.4
18:53
1.0
00:59
3.4
07:12
0.8
13:26
3.3
19:30
1.1
01:36
3.2
07:48
1.0
14:07
3.2
20:12
1.3
02:18
2.9
08:28
1.2
14:57
3.0
21:04
1.5
03:10
2.6
09:17
1.5
16:06
2.8
22:24
1.7
04:40
2.4
10:39
1.7
17:49
2.7
00:34
1.7
06:59
2.4
13:01
1.7
19:32
2.8
02:12
1.5
08:38
2.5
14:27
1.6
20:43
3.0
03:08
1.3
09:32
2.8
15:21
1.4
21:33
3.1
03:50
1.1
10:10
3.0
16:03
1.2
22:12
3.3
04:25
0.9
10:42
3.1
16:39
1.1
22:45
3.4
04:58
0.9
11:10
3.3
17:12
1.0
23:15
3.4
05:28
0.8
11:36
3.3
17:42
1.0
23:42
3.4
05:56
0.9
12:01
3.3
18:09
1.0
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
00:08
3.3
06:20
0.9
12:27
3.3
18:34
1.1
00:34
3.2
06:42
1.0
12:52
3.2
18:58
1.2
00:58
3.1
07:03
1.2
13:18
3.1
19:23
1.3
01:23
2.9
07:25
1.3
13:46
3.0
19:52
1.5
01:49
2.7
07:50
1.4
14:20
2.8
20:27
1.6
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PHUKET TIDE TABLES Ko Thaphao Noi (Phuket)
Predicted heights of water in metres above lowest low water
Source: Admiralty EasyTide Service
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Time
Metres
Time
Metres
Time
Metres
Time
Metres
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
02:21 03:16 06:20 01:35 02:37 03:19 03:57 04:33 05:08 05:43 00:05 00:42 01:20 02:03 02:58 04:37 00:20 01:54 02:47 03:26 03:59 04:30 04:59 05:25 05:49 00:05 00:32 00:58 01:26 02:01 03:00
2.5 2.3 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.6 3.5 3.4 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.4 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.5
08:23 09:15 11:55 08:08 09:00 09:38 10:12 10:45 11:18 11:52 06:17 06:51 07:27 08:05 08:53 10:23 07:03 08:28 09:15 09:48 10:16 10:42 11:06 11:31 11:57 06:10 06:31 06:54 07:22 07:58 08:53
1.6 1.8 1.9 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.5 3.6 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.4 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9
15:07 16:37 19:05 13:48 14:49 15:33 16:12 16:49 17:25 18:01 12:28 13:06 13:47 14:35 15:41 17:23 12:55 14:16 15:05 15:43 16:16 16:47 17:16 17:43 18:08 12:23 12:50 13:19 13:53 14:38 15:55
2.7 2.5 2.6 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.7 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.1 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.7
21:26 23:37
1.8 1.9
20:15 21:03 21:42 22:19 22:54 23:29
2.8 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.6
18:37 19:15 19:56 20:47 22:06
0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.7
19:14 20:27 21:15 21:51 22:21 22:48 23:14 23:40
2.7 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.3
18:31 18:56 19:25 20:02 20:56 22:42
1.2 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.9
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Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : Extract Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (3rd Edition) cruising/sailing guide by Bill O'Leary & Andy Dowden − www.southeastasiapilot.com
North Phang Nga Bay © 2009 - Grenville Fordham
NORTH PHANG NGA BAY To Ranong Phang Nga Town
KRABI PROVINCE
Koh Ping Kan Andaman Sea Koh Chonglat
Phang Nga Bay Koh Hong PHANG NGA PROVINCE Koh Roi
Koh Phanak
Koh Yao Noi
PHUKET ISLAND
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Koh Yao Yai
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NORTH PHANG NGA BAY The sheer-sided sea mountains that rise vertically out of Phang Nga Bay form some of Thailand’s most spectacular scenery. Images of Phang Nga have travelled the world and shaped perceptions of southern Thailand, and the boating experiences to be had here. As a result the cruising yachtsman may encounter many tour boats and sea canoes during the middle of the day, but tranquillity returns by late afternoon. While the bay itself is not so large, the number of islands, inlets and mangrove channels ensure that no matter how long a yachtsman spends here, new experiences will always be nearby. We list only 21 of the many anchorages in this area. Much of the joy of sailing in Phang Nga, after all, lies in discovering the uncounted creeks, caves and coves for yourself.
Most islands are uninhabited, offering secluded anchorages under soaring cliffs fringed with jungle, as well as fascinating dinghy expeditions to hidden beaches, caves and creeks not shown on charts or maps. Three rivers run into the head of the bay so the water is silty, though otherwise clean, forming a milky green backdrop to the striking scenery. Since a large part of the area north of Koh Yao is shallow (less than 10 metres), it is possible to anchor virtually anywhere in north Phang Nga Bay. This chapter, then, focuses only on the more suitable overnight anchorages – those which provide shelter from the squalls and storms which can hit unexpectedly, particularly in the southwest monsoon season. Some of the area covered by this section is National Park and rangers patrol around the islands. The entry fee is 200 Baht per boat and 200 Baht per day per person on board, which is collected on the spot.
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© 2009 - Grenville Fordham
KOH CHONG LAT KOH KHLUI CHANNEL 0.1
The deep entrance to the north of Koh Chong Lat is easily navigable, as is the middle entrance just north of Koh Khlui. The middle entrance should be approached on an easterly heading, turning southeast between the islands.
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12 16 Koh Ngam
Inside the main channel between Koh Chong Lat and the mainland, immediately north of the middle passage, is a dangerous area of shallow water with drying rocks. This should be left well to port if heading north.
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If entering the main channel from the south, it’s better to stay close to Koh Khlui which will afford a minimum depth of 3 metres.
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When entering from the north it is better to pass through the narrow channel between Koh Ngam and Koh Chong Lat which is deep rather than passing north of Koh Ngam where there is a very large drying bank.
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3 0.5
15
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10 1.9
A NORTHERN CHANNEL 25 miles from Yacht Haven
Koh Chong Lat
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2 0.6
0.9 0.8
This is a quiet location with beautiful views of the sheer cliffs of Koh Chong Lat to the west. The anchorage is on a direct line between the two islets shown on the chart, in 8-10 metres, near a lovely mangrove-covered flat, which is awash at high tide.
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0.1
0.1
4 5 0.3 10
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This spot is good for all wind conditions, though mid tide currents of up to 3 knots mean that care should be taken if swimming from the boat.
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0.9 1.2 4 7
2.3 5 6
Koh Khlui
Local lore has it that there are no longer any crocodiles in the area, although there are families of sea otters which can be spotted at dusk.
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This has been used as an overnight anchorage for the Phang Nga Bay Regatta which is held every year during Chinese New Year and attracts over 50 yachts.
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To the east on the mainland at Leam Sak village is an excellent seafood restaurant which can be accessed directly by dinghy at high tide or via a concrete jetty on the other side of the headland at the head of a mangrove creek.
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3
Afrom 8°16.440N Greenwich 98°37.813E Lon8itude East
B MIDDLE PASSAGE 24 miles from Yacht Haven
Koh Kuda Yai (southern tip)
Anchorage can be found in the passage in 4-5 metres, making for a good overnight stop in either season. To the north and south large and scenic bays with shallow waters are easily reached by dinghy. The bay to the south is an ideal anchorage for bilge keelers or vessels drawing less than 1 metre.
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C KOH KLUI EAST 23 miles from Yacht Haven
Koh Khlui East is very sheltered, with good holding in the southwest monsoon season. The best anchorage is just south of the small inlet in about five metres. This is also the best place from which to explore the bay and rocky outcrops to the north by dinghy.
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This quail recipe calls for a quick marinade in red wine, thyme, onions and garlic. Ingredients • • • • •
1 quail breast 1 quail leg 20 ml dry red wine 1 large red onion, chopped 10 ml olive oil
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2 gm rock salt 3 gm black peppercorns, cracked 1 glove crushed garlic 2 gm fresh thyme 2 gm fresh rosemary
Black Olive Spread
Method Combine all ingredients except quail and marinate the quail in the red wine marinade 2 to 3 hours. Remove the marinated quail and pat dry with paper towels.
• • • •
45 gm black calamata olives 30 gm cherry tomato (no skin) 15 gm shallots 5 gm garlic
• • • •
20 gm unsalted butter 3 gm cumin powder 2 gm rock salt 1 gm cracked black pepper corn
Prepare a non sticking frying pan of medium high. Pan fry the quail for 4 to 5 minutes on each side nice and brown and then move them from the heat and let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes and serve. Take the marinate and heat up with in the pan with the quail juice and let reduce until you get a nice thick sauce.
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Around Phuket Baan Rim Pa
Thai
'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it. Baan Rim Pa has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with a reputation stretching much further. It is perched on a cliff, with teak floors and the constant swish of the surf ‘downstairs’. There are some restaurants that just encapsulate the word ‘romantic’ and here, with Tommy Doyle playing classics on his grand piano, the sea breeze and the delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House by the Sea is one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket. Situated on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an ambience second to none and the most spectacular views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is the winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence nine years in succession.
Mediterranean/Pacific Rim
Taste Restaurant on Surin Beach offers a Mediterranean Pan-pacific menu with beachside seating. The menu is dictated by love for food made with fresh ingredients. Favourites like Tamarind Glazed Barbequed Ribs, a family recipe of Nepalese Indian curry and Australian ribeye steaks has made Taste an expat favourite. Weekly specials offer innovative creations: Black Crab Ravioli with chive mousse, grilled sardines and Wing Bean Salad with bbq chili shrimp. Fresh fish, which comes daily from the markets is served in a variety of ways from the hot and tangy 3-spice fish, to the classic seared snapper with beurre blanc sauce. White snapper is prepared in a ginger white wine broth with Japanese accents, served with rice and sesame salad. Tuna is lightly grilled and prepared with mixed greens served with vinaigrette dressing. Taste creates a fine dining experience with causal beach ambiance and exudes beach chic, with attentive staff, great wines, and fabulous cocktails. The 99 baht happy hour (4-7pm) Mojitos are unbeatable. Taste is the perfect setting for private parties, weddings and corporate events. Open Tues-Sun 12:00 till late | Tel: +66 (0)76 270090, +66 (0)87 886 6401
Open Thu-Tue 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340789, +66 (0)76 341768 On the coast road just north of Patong www.baanrimpa.com
Taste Restaurant
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On Surin Beach, left from parking lot, 3 restaurants down www.tastesurinbeach.com
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Around Phuket The Royal Kitchen
Chinese (Cantonese)
Mom Tri's Kitchen
International
With spectacular and panoramic views of Patong and the Andaman Sea from the 25th floor of the The Royal Paradise Resort & Spa and the splendour of a glamourous setting with the unparalleled delights of Cantonese style Chinese food, The Royal Kitchen is a venue that is not to missd on any diner's list.
Enjoy fine dining in an award winning restaurant set just above the rocks and overlooking Kata Noi Beach. Panoramic sea views combined with the sound of the waves below create a peaceful, sensually indulgent and romantic setting.
Peking Duck, a traditional Cantonese favourite, is the signature dish of the house. A show of artistry sees the carving of the crisp skin into thin slices. Diners then wrap the succulent slices in a pancake with green onion, cucumber slices and a sweet sauce to savour.
Mom Tri’s Kitchen offers Thai and international cuisine served either on the open-air terraces, covered patio or Thai sala. Two exuberant menus offer delicious creations from Executive Chefs Darren and Sura. Popular dishes include hot crab soufflé, grilled tiger prawns, Phuket lobster and Angus beef tenderloin. Mom Tri's Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 5 years in a row and has over 700 labels including an extensive organic wine list and 16 wines by the glass.
Other delicacies include the Hong Kong Beef which is fried three times, the final in a sweet sauce, that is served moist and tender, and is a delight to the taste. The Szechuan Soup holds ham and a variety of vegetables while the Asparagus and the Fried Rice with ham and vegetables provide a tasty complement to the meal.
Guests can enjoy the sunset with a select wine by the glass for 160 baht and 50% off cocktails and beer, from 6pm to 7pm. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi, the entrance can easily be found on the hill between Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach. Open from 7am to 11:30pm; reservations are recommended.
Divine dishes in a traditional Chinese setting with unsurpassed views make The Royal Kitchen a dining venue to savour. Open daily 11-14:00, 18-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340666 25th floor, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa www.royalparadise.com
Open Daily 07:00-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569 75 C2
Mom Tri's Villa Royale, Kata Noi www.momtriphuket.com
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Nikita’s
International
Southern Phuket's premier beach bar and restaurant, Nikita's at Rawai is one of the island's favourite beach-side restaurants. The absolute seafront, gardensala café-bar with fantastic views over the islands in Chalong Bay, a shady setting and deliciously cool sea breeze is unbeatable for relaxing away balmy afternoons and evenings. Time means nothing at Nikita's. Located on peaceful Rawai Beach, Nikita's well-trained team offers real Thai hospitality to guests – who sit happily, daydreaming for hours, observing life on the water and chatting with friends. The extensive menu of authentic Thai food, fresh seafood dishes and the now famous wood-fired pizzas, along with a selection of over 50 quality wines, cool cocktails, icy cold beers, English draught Cider, delicious fruit shakes, an excellent coffee menu and service with a smile – seems to be a winner with visitors as well as the many regular locals who make Nikita's a second home.
Baan Yin Dee
Fusion/International
Few destinations in the world can host an evening of enjoyment with sophisticated flair and unrivalled ambience. Unprecedented luxury and comfort characterise Baan Yin Dee. “Warm Welcome Home”, the English translation of Baan Yin Dee, is an apt name for this upscale retreat that truly is to be discovered. Traditional Thai hospitality, the pleasing sounds of the piano and the superb dinner make for a relaxing occasion. The international and fusion flare at BYD come alive in the dishes so delicately prepared and presented. The White Snapper in crispy Pancetta skin served with warm lentil salad and potato basil straw and the BYD Fusion, chicken breast stuffed with scallops and served with herb gnocchi and asparagus scented cherry tomato lay testimony to Chef Fabien’s creativity in preparing delectable delights.
Dine or relax under the sala, at garden tables or outdoors by the sea. Great food, great music, great wine, great friends… Nikita’s.
An upscale venue catering to tourists and locals alike, BYD provides an unsurpassed dining experience. With superb food, piano music and hospitality in a stylish environment, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Open daily 09:00 until late | Tel: +66 (0)76 288703, +66 (0)081 091 5788
Open daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-6 ext 5
Located on the water's edge on Rawai Beach Rd www.nikitas-phuket.com
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Muean Ngern Road south end of Patong www.baanyindee.com
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Around Phuket Salvatore’s
Italian
Looking for a break from the tourist spots on Phuket’s west coast – and the best pizza on the island? Follow the locals to Salvatore’s, a rustic 'trattoria' in Phuket Town. Salvatore offers traditional Italian cuisine using only the finest fresh ingredients, such as linguini alla bottarga, sea bass in salt crust, gnocchi with fresh sausage and pizza baked in a wood-burning oven. Other specialties are created with local shellfish, like mouth-watering lobster ravioli and fettucini with crab. Start with the bruschetta, with delicately skinned tomatoes and fresh herbs and beef carpaccio with olive oil. The food is prepared under the careful eye of the Sardinian executive chef and owner, Salvatore Cossu, a fixture on Phuket’s restaurant scene for his cooking skills. He personally shops for the vegetables and fish in local markets. The bread is baked daily; the pastas and sausages are home-made. Ask him about daily food specials as well as wine suggestions. Salvatore offers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines. The service is warm and the ambience is friendly. But the real star is the food. Open 12-14:00, 18-23:00 Closed Mondays | Tel: +66 (0)76 225958 Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Town www.salvatorestaurant.com
Boathouse Wine & Grill
A Phuket legend and culinary landmark on Kata Beach for over two decades, Boathouse is reopening after a complete make over and renovation. The aim was to maintain its original elegance and classic architecture yet introduce some distinctive contemporary design along with a chic style, and to create the ultimate in luxurious beachfront accommodation and dining. Maybe you are on a honeymoon, celebrating a special occasion or just want to have a romantic dinner. The Boathouse Wine & Grill with its award-winning wine cellar is just the right place for you. The restaurant continues to delight connoisseurs of fine dining. From delectable Thai dining to exquisite French cuisine, created by Executive Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s only Maître Cuisinier de France. At the Boathouse Wine & Grill guests can enjoy leisurely lunches and fine dinner menus in a chic and modern beachfront setting. Open Daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330015-702
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182 Koketanode Rd, Kata Beach fb@boathousephuket.com, www.boathousephuket.com
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Baluchi
Indian
Into The Sea
Modern Logical Cuisine
Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island, serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported from India. Karon is open 18:30 to 23:30 except Saturdays.
Into The Sea, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Bon Island, established its reputation by offering modern Mediterranean cuisine and a stunning panoramic view over the Andaman Sea. Raising the bar higher, Into The Sea’s Modern Logical Cuisine showcases the latest innovations in the form of new creative interpretations of a cuisine that has both visual and textural appeal. The taste and a focus on fresh, wholesome, local ingredients are paramount. The wine program, created by our sommelier, Harry Haan, has been granted the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for three years in a row. After tasting literally hundreds of wines over the years we only approve a handful for the consideration. We taste the bad wines, so you don’t have to! We hope you get as much pleasure drinking our wines and eating our food as we do! Parking available directly at the restaurant. Please show this page at the entrance gate.
Open daily 13:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 292526, +66 (0)76 284555
Open Tues-Sat 18:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6
Baluchi is located in the heart of Patong and in Karon yet the relaxed atmosphere of both restaurants with soft background Indian music, creates a great ambience to relish a hearty meal with your family or to entertain your friends or clients. They take pride in using only authentic and fresh Indian spices, freshly ground in their kitchen and fresh, not frozen, meat. Homemade paneer (cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some of the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. One can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani.
Horizon Beach Resort, Patong and Karon Soi 2 next to Karon Football Stadium www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
Kan Eang@pier
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Evason Phuket & Bon Island, Rawai www.evasonresorts.com, restitsm-phuket@evasonresorts.com
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Seafood/Thai
Your Natural Beauty
Kan Eang, meaning feel at ease, invites you to unwind with the soothing sounds of the waves, enjoy a stunning view of Chalong Bay and savour freshly caught seafood, local Thai delights and selected Japanese dishes. Kan Eang@pier is more than a restaurant, it is a destination. Originally called Kan Eang 1, the name was changed after renovations. Kan Eang 1 with more than 30 years of preparing great seafood dishes had long been a favourite among both locals and visitors from around the world Kan Eang@pier is no different and continues the tradition of satisfying any palate with their selected fresh seafood and local specialties. Kan Eang@pier has the flexibility to cater for everything from intimate dinners to special events and large banquets. This restaurant with its friendly and attentive staff and seaside tables and chairs in an idyllic setting offers a relaxing and pleasant dining experience day or night. Enjoy a panoramic view of the yacht harbour and close islands.
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51 Soi Loma, Taweewong Rd., Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150
Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)83 173 1187, +66 (0)76 381212 The pier of Chalong Bay www.kaneang-pier.com, kaneang-pier@hotmail.com
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Around Phuket Patong Seafood
International
Kantok Restaurant
Thai
Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant was the first seafood restaurant to open in the then village-like Patong. It has changed very little from those days except for a major refurbishment after the 2004 tsunami in which major damage was sustained.
Kantok Restaurant offers you a natural and warm ambiance where traditional healthy food is matched with fun and exciting traditional dance. “The Kantok” table was originally used by the northern households welcoming guests of importance into their homes.
The restaurant was rebuilt as it was in original Thai style with open dining area and a high circular design ceiling. Only the freshest seafood is brought straight from the boat and market to give you the finest selections, which are on display – chilled and ready to eat. The kitchens at Patong Seafood Restaurant are a place to behold, where their chefs with simply so many years of experience, prepare your seafood and other Thai delicacies to perfection.
Our Thai set menu is attentively prepared, beginning with our Thai appetizer platter which includes items which continue to be a rare delicacy these days due to the delicate mix of ingredients to create an old and unique taste. A sampling of our main event including green curry with chicken, Mussaman curry and our famed red duck curry is something not to be missed. End your distinct culinary experience with a local Thai dessert.
The first thing that you will notice are the friendly staff. The smiles, the attentiveness and the helpfulness in making your choice are something you will appreciate and you will then know why many visitors and locals come back time and time again to enjoy this real taste of Thailand. Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 341244 Beach Rd, 200 metres north of Soi Bangla in Patong www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
Enjoy our Thai classical dance show on Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday and Sunday from 7 to 9 pm and is accompanied by a Thai traditional orchestra. If you haven’t tried the best red duck curry in town or yet seen a Thai classical dance, it is well worth the effort of doing so. It is beautifully relaxing and an almost hypnotic way to enjoy the evening. Open daily 11:30-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 291219
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Burasari Patong Beach www.burasari.com
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Da Vinci
Italian
Conceptualisations and ingenuity in the form of Italian cuisine come to Nai Harn! Relish an authentic style of cooking of a diverse array of favourites and new combinations served in a cozy ambiance or savour pizzas in a separate casual seating area by a wood-fired oven. Welcoming tastes and sights abound at Da Vinci with tantalizing temptations served from the kitchen with fresh ingredients as signature items in every dish. The Lasagne Al Forno, home made lasagne layers of pasta made with beef and tomato sauce and the Spaghetti Neri Pomodorini Calamari E/ Gamberi, black spaghetti with tomato, squid and prawn offer unique tastes and texture combinations with the richness of their flavours reflected in the quality of the ingredients. The Scaloppine Al Vino Bianco Con Patate are two appetizing escalopes with white wine served with potatoes were perfectly cooked fillets of pork. For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food.
Asian & International
Urban Food is a new, enjoyable and affordable restaurant – a refreshing dining experience. A spacious open kitchen, stylish terrace with Pop’Art oak barrels, black board menus and copper pans and pots give the feeling of a Food Gallery to this trendy Brasserie. From the Thai and Asian specialties, prepared in two giant woks, to an extensive selection of skewers grilled under your eyes, Urban Food also redesigns some traditional Mediterranean famous dishes, like Ratatouille Crumble, Foie Gras Tartine, Italian Veal Osso Bucco, Moroccan Chicken and artichoke Tagine presented in fantasy mini cocottes, colorful Tagines clay pots and fancy bamboo Chinese steamers. To finish your meal and put a smile on your stomach, treat yourself to the original creation of the Tatin’s sisters: the legendary upside down 'Apple Tart Tatin'. Four months after a successful opening at Jungceylon Patong, Urban Food heads to Phuket Town to open their second branch at Central Festival. Urban Food is a friendly meeting point for everyone where any food lover will enjoy the culinary art of this Food Gallery. Open daily 10:00-23:00 | www.urbanfood.co.th
Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574 Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawai www.davinciphuket.com
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VSET
Urban Food
Central Festival Ground Floor Tel: +66 (0)76 307155 Jungceylon Sino Area Tel: +66 (0)76 366192
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Modern Western Cuisine
VSET is a "restaurant at its extraordinary best". VSET, pronounced "Vi-Sate", in Thai means "extraordinary". It is the first gastronomic restaurant along Chalong pier and has a naturallythatched roof, quaint interior decor and an open kitchen where you can see the Master Chef Ronnie Macuja and his talented team at work. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor seating, this intimately proportioned establishment serves up delicious fare in a homey atmosphere. Multi-award winning chef Ronnie Macuja's creations combine well-known methods with a bit of local flare and creativity producing a stellar menu in the process. Notable dishes include: Phuket Lobster Salad with long green eggplants in crustacean dressing, Foie Gras Parfait, Cognac-flamed Lobster Bisque, Australian Lamb Cutlet, Red Snapper Steak with balsamic-roasted cherry tomato and Honey-glazed Pork Belly. These only touch the surface of the experience while a fine wine list can add the ideal twist and a tantalizing selection of desserts rounds off a full set of flavours. It is a restaurant centered on the palate, but it is how all its attributes fit together that make it a truly extraordinary place. Open daily 11:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)89 727 0067, +66 (0)76 381159 The pier of Chalong Bay (next to Kan Eang @pier) www.vsetrestaurant.com, info@vsetrestaurant.com
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Around Phuket Climax Restaurant
International
Climax is located on the roof top of one of Patong’s first designer resorts, Absolute Bangla Suites, and offers an extensive variety of dining options and drinks, in a chic and sophisticated fine dining restaurant while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Patong. Climax offers an extensive, seductive and sensual western and Thai fusion menu with choices to meet everyone’s tastes, along with exotic signature cocktails all to be enjoyed in our al fresco setting. This ultimate high-class experience promises to arouse the senses with delectable appetizers, sumptuous seafood, quality meats and tempting and desirable desserts. Climax has the warmest atmosphere on the island along with the most friendly and attentive service you have ever experienced. With a seating capacity of 78, a drinks menu numbering in the hundreds and a VIP room, which can be used as a separate function room for private, corporate and special functions, Climax offers the ideal venue for any occasion. Open daily 07:30-11:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343600-4 , +66 (0)88 754 1341
Plum Restaurant / Vanilla Sky Mediterranean/Tapas Bar
The new chic modern resort Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings the sophisticated style of city living to the tropical beauty of Phuket Island. Cape Sienna awaits you in our two unique dining venues, both with outstanding service, fine cuisine and views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern! It’s hip! It’s laidback! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas. Plum Restaurant is a night time venue with a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere. The food at PLUM is described best as an authentic Mediterranean dining experience, casual, yet sophisticated, a festival of flavours and tastes, rarely found nowadays. It is a hotel dining experience unlike any you’ve ever had with an emphasis strictly on fresh and organic products. Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort – serves distinctive cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth. Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing location, delicious food, great drinks, good music, DJ on every Friday and Saturday at Vanilla sky bar and stunning view… Open daily Plum Restaurant 18-23:30 Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300
On the 5th Fl. of Absolute Bangla Suites on Bangla Road, Patong www.theclimax.net, Fb@absolutebanglasuites.com
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Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff www.capesienna.com, fb@capesienna.com
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Social Phuket What WAS on in Phuket Continued from page 28
Year End Party at Catch Beach Club
Miss Czech Republic 2012 visits The Kee Resort & Spa
Twinpalms Phuket & Catch Beach Club's New Year Eve's Party 2011 featuring DJ Romain Pelletti and other live performance acts.
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Nursery School comes out TOP! Established in 2007, Kiddies Home Nursery School has been awarded top rating for 2011 by the Phuket Provincial Authority, beating the island’s largest private educational establishments. Principal, Preeyawan Srisivat, accepted the Trophy from Phuket Governer, Mr.Tri Augaradacha, on 31st August 2010. She said, “This reflects the time and effort put into creating stimulating play and educational activities by our dedicated staff, together with the high standard of environment that we’ve created in our school.” Kiddies Home is conveniently situated in Rock Garden midway between Bypass and Airport Roads, is open from 6.30 am to 7.30 pm, seven days a week, catering for children between the ages of three months to five years.
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2012
Phuket International
Blues Rock Festival February 24-25 @ Laguna Phuket Resort Get ready for the seventh annual Phuket International Blues Rock Festival - South East Asia’s biggest - now taking place at the Y-junction on the grounds of Laguna Phuket on Bang Tao Beach. Our 2012 headliner is the American blues artist/actor who has sold more records and appeared in more successful movies than any other blues performer this century: Mr. Chris Thomas King. King has no less than three Grammy awards to his name and his role in the Coen brothers' film ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ in 2001 gained him an international mainstream audience. Telling the story of down-home blues singers in Mississippi, the movie starred George Clooney, and King played the role of Tommy Johnson, a true-to-life blues singer from the 1930s. Of the songs on the movie's Grammy-winning soundtrack, King's ‘Hard Time Killing Floor Blues’ was the only one recorded live during filming. The soundtrack reached number one on the billboard charts and has sold over ten million copies. King closes the Festival Saturday night. Another worthy newcomer is Sweden’s number one guitar slinger - legendary Clas Yngstrom & Sky High whose career span almost 35 years of rocking the blues. They have tirelessly toured the world and performed with and befriended ZZ Top, BB King, Chuck Berry, Edgar & Johnny Winter, Albert Collins and the list goes on. Need we say more? Sky High will play Friday 24th. From Ireland comes Grainne Duffy, a young, chic girl rocker whose credentials include the world’s number one festival: Glastonbury. Say no more.
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Performance schedule Thursday February 23 15:00
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Acoustic performances in the lobbies of The Laguna Beach Resort, The Dusit, The Angsana and The Best Western Allamanda hotels Festival Warm-up show at Rock City, Patong
Friday February 24 15:00
17:00 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:45 20:30 21:30 23:00
Curtis Salgado - the 2011 headliner
Acoustic performances in the lobbies of The Laguna Beach Resort, The Dusit, The Angsana and The Best Western Allamanda hotels Laguna - Main Gates Open – games, food & drink Official Opening - Welcome Jack Derwin (Australia) Moscowfish (Canada) Rockin' Angels w/ Mojo Perry (Thailand/USA) TOKEN –A Tribute to Santana (Thailand) Sky High (Sweden) AkashA (Malaysia)
Saturday February 25 15:00
17:00 18:00 18:15 19:15 20:15 21:15 22:45
Acoustic performances in the lobbies of The Laguna Beach Resort, The Dusit, The Angsana and The Best Western Allamanda hotels Laguna - Main Gates Open – games, food & drink Welcome Stuart Bush Band (Australia/Thailand) Colin Hill Band w/ Jimmy Fame & PJae Stanley (Thailand) Grainny Duffy Band (Ireland) John Meyer's Blues Express (Australia) Chris Thomas King (USA)
Sunday February 26 21:00
Festival Wrap-up party @ BLISS Beach Club, Bangtao Beach
The Festival is a charity event with funds donated to the Rotary Club of Patong Beach and its children’s education fund. Mason Ruffner
Other newcomers are Australian acoustic blues artist Jack Derwin, Canadian duo Moscowfish and TOKEN – a local Santana tribute band whose guitarist won the 2011 nationwide Santana tribute contest. Returning by popular demand are Australia’s John Meyer and his Blues Express as well as the amazing seven member band AkashA from Malaysia. Stuart Hill returns this time with his electric band while his 2011 partner Jim Paxton appears acoustic in the hotel lobbies in the afternoons. Local icon Colin Hill returns assisted this time by Jimmy Fame and PJae Stanley. Rockin’ Patrick and his Angels return with USA special guest Mojo Perry.
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The winner of several international awards including the Luxury Travel & Style Magazine, Australia as 10th Place Best Overseas Spa 2009, the luxuriously appointed spa at Evason Phuket & Bon Island is spread over three floors and sets a new standard in spa design. The Six Senses Spa provides a relaxing and revitalising experience as well as healing treatments and offers a comprehensive menu of signature treatments and specialist practitioner programmes for holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty. Using only natural products including therapeutic quality essential oils as the basis of the aromatherapy skincare products for most of the face and body treatments, skilled therapists create sensory journeys to rejuvenate and balance the senses. The aim of the spa is to offer clients a new kind of spa experience, one that is truly holistic, tailor-made and designed to rejuvenate and energise and ultimately provide the knowledge, tools and support that is required to create a better quality of life for all. It is our mission to deliver spa experiences that are both unique and memorable, and very much beyond expectations. The pyramid of six spheres used to identify Six Senses Spas, represents the philosophy that is fundamental to the human experience whereby the foundation spheres represent the three primary senses of sight, sound and touch. The second level balances upon this foundation by satisfying the more acute senses of taste and smell. The apex sphere symbolizes a sense of elation discovered only by balancing the first five – the unique experience of all senses elevated beyond expectations. Six Senses has created a body temple incorporating the principles of feng shui using fire and water, which delights beyond all expectations. The spa is open and spacious in design, utilising the beautiful outdoors for Asian style treatments and indoor treatment rooms for specialised and signature therapies. Couples treatment rooms with sunken Jacuzzis are available for mini day and day package getaways or a la carte treatments. All guests participate in a health assessment prior to the first treatment so that needs are identified and maximised results are achieved. A great importance is placed on the relaxation element of the spa experience and guests may stay in the spa to enjoy the sauna and herbal steam or rest in grass roofed salas. The Sense Spa endeavours to deliver experiences that are memorable and unique and and that exceed expectations. Discover a range of treatments to choose from and with advice from therapists, find options of body and beauty care, mind and body balancing and juice and herbal remedies.
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Herbal Steam & Sauna
30 min
Jojoba Scrub
30 min
Pink Clay Wrap
30 min
Holistic Massage
50 min
The essentials- Facial
30 min
Happy Hour 9am-1pm! Enjoy 20% discount off a la carte treatments. (Excluded Promotion Package, Massage of the month & Beauty treatments) *treatments to be finished by 2 pm Massage of the Month Pampering Price! 9:am-1pm Special Price Holistic, Oriental, Energizer 50 minutes Special Price 1,800 baht net (Normal Price: 3,000 baht) *treatments to be finished by 2 pm Spa local menu is available; please contact our reservation team at reservations-phuket-spa@sixsenses.com for more information. Reservation conditions: • Validity until 31st March 2012 • All prices are non–commission Prices are inclusive of 10% Service Charge & 7% Government Tax. 2.5% of each guest bill is pledged to Six Senses Carbon Senses Fund. A large reforestation project in Thailand that will not only mitigate carbon emissions, but also create local jobs, create wildlife corridors, increase awareness on forest and wildlife preservation, and restore biodiversity
Location To Promthep Cape
RAWAI
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Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 236663, +66 (0)76 236056 367/63-64 Yaowaraj Rd., Muang, Phuket 83100 Email: info@theroyalspa.com Website: www.theroyalspa.com
Spa
The Royal Spa To experience The Royal Spa is to feel the true beauty of nature and reflect on the power of body, mind and spiritual connections.
The Royal Spa and Health Club In the heart of bustling Phuket Town lies a quiet haven of heavenly peace. With the continuous sounds of water, trickling, bubbling and steaming, and with the sweet fruity scents that fill the air, the being is enticed into a flowing stillness of body and mind. The Royal Spa and Health Club is a popular tropical day spa with both locals and visitors alike, which is managed by the Royal Spa Development and Management Company. With an excellent reputation in the spa development industry through its experience and attention to detail, the Royal Spa and Health Club offers a distinctly personal experience. Of the signature treatments, the Royal Stone Therapy is one that is particularly interesting. The Hot Stone massage technique, founded 5000 years ago, uses black volcanic stones, which are heated and placed on the body, producing a profound effect, stilling the mind and easing the body. Unlike many of the high-end spa complexes on the island, which market themselves exclusively to tourists, the reasonable prices and relaxed but professional staff at the Royal Spa, means that many local Thais, as well as tourists, are beginning to use the spa. This has helped to erase the often stiff, and over-formal atmosphere at many of Phuket’s spa resorts, giving the Royal Spa an ambience of authentic relaxation and pleasure.
Some treatments & packages at The Royal Spa
Prices range from 1,200 to 6,500 Baht The Royal Ayurvedic Massage
90 min
Ayurvedic Massage or Abhyanga is a full body massge with medicated oils to balance specific conditions. Hot Stone Massage
90 min
Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage that uses black volcanic heated stones to make you feel deeply relaxed, allowing you to let go of all the stress that is held within your body. The Royal Signature package
4 hrs
The Royal Honey Body Treatment (scrub and wrap) The Royal Experience Massage The Royal Facial Milky Bath
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All the therapists working at the Royal Spa have been trained at the in-house 'Phuket Spa Academy', established in 2004, to provide a comprehensive spa training course. The curriculum and assessments provide a measurement of therapist expertise and knowledge within the Thai spa industry. Since then, the Royal Spa Development and Management Company have provided comprehensive and professional spa management, and development programs, for spa retreats throughout Thailand. Their aim is to provide a standard of service and expertise throughout the Thai spa industry, to ensure a high quality of service and standard of treatment, throughout Thailand. It truly offers the ‘one stop services for Thai spa business’ and a quality of relaxed professionalism, rarely found in luxury spa resorts.
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Right now The Royal Spa have 12 branches that are managed in resorts in Patong, Kata, Karon, Panwa, Ao Chalong and Phuket Town and you are welcome to experience our spas with us anytime. As a special for our 8th year anniversary, we offer 'BUY ONE GET ONE FREE' value.
Phang Nga The Royal Spa Borsaen Villa & Spa The Royal Spa Haadson Resort
+66 (0)76 418888 +66 (0)76 593510
Pattaya Avarin Spa Managed by The Royal Spa
+66 (0)38 256555
Trad The Royal Spa Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa
+66 (0)39 551223
Location
SAM KONG
Bypass Rd.
To Kathu Bangkok Phuket Hospital
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THE ROYAL SPA
Vachira Hospital
KHAO RANG
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Open daily 10:00 – 22:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 263222, +66 (0)76 264533 5/10 Chaofa-West Rd., Thumbon Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Phuket 83100 Email: sukko@sukkospa.com Website: www.sukkospa.com
Spa
Sukko Cultural Spa Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My first feeling when I stepped through the impressive gates of the Sukko spa was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in traditional Thai style and the spa design, influenced by the ancient Siamese capital, creates a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind.
A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certified Thai Herbalist and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is offered at Sukko, in packages lasting from 2 hours to 4 hours. Each package has a specific purpose and can be selected to suit your lifestyle or the way you feel on the day. These herbal recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be. I was pampered with the “Be Balanced” package; a 3 hour experience that left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This three-treatment combination began with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awakening your sense. The scrub was followed by Sukko Special Body Massage, performed by hands, using finger pressure on energy points and smooth strokes along energy lines. During the movements of the massage, the molecules of essential oils in Sukko elegant aromatic massage oils will be absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream to benefit the nervous system and other parts of the body. “Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?” my therapist asked me from time to time. “Mmm…perfect…” were the only responses that seemed to suit how I felt. Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique concept: "Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Element". For those who want to exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fitness opportunities, including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self stretching), a traditional Thai exercise or, for something more strenuous, try ‘Thai Martial Arts’, a traditional and effective art of self-defense. Sukko Spa, one of Phuket’s most luxurious spas, is located on Chaofa Road just 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport, 10 minutes from Phuket Town, 30 minutes from Kata or Karon Beach and 20 minutes from Patong Beach. It is creatively designed in a contemporary Thai style, set amongst 15 rai (6 acres) of luxuriously landscaped tropical forest.
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Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa Heaven of Silk
180 min
The particles of Thai silk powder are so small that they can be easily absorbed through the skin, helping to nourish and maintain it completely. This is a four-step treatment with Royal Thai Silk Body Mask, Wild Honey Milk Floral Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Spa and Tea for Time. Luxurious Desire
240 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Wild Honey Milk Bath, Jasmine Night Aromatherapy, Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time Romance Holiday
Half Day
Creating the ultimate love space for each other is a magical essence of love that will be a delightful reminder of your romantic holiday in Phuket. Start with a traditional “Sukko” culture and be welcome by “Flower Floating Ritual” : Float away the past stress and plan for the new bliss; “Thai Floral Water Greeting Ritual” Delightful ritual to wish you luck and joy; “Thai Element for Time Drink”; Balance the “Lom” – Wind Element, Spa consultation for “Love Celebration Package“: Steam & Jacuzzi Service, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Rose of Love Aromatic Bath, Siam Jasmin Aromatherapy Body Massage, Exclusive Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Thai Floral Water Body Spray, Relax with Tea for Time and Healthy Snack, including of Dinner “Seafood Basket” with Wine at the Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine. Buy 1 Get 4 Buy Any Spa Package 180 min (Start from 4,000 THB/person) 1. Spa Package 180 min/person 2. Free roundtrip transfer from & to your hotel (Phuket area only) 3. Free European Set Menu at Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine 4. Free 1 gift set of Amartos (Souvenir from Sukko Gallery) Remark: Special promotion for internet booking with full pre-payment only www.sukkospa.com • Valid until 31th March 2012
Location Kwang Rd.
Chilled out by the soothing background music, my mind was filled with a peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the warm traditional welcome (again from Sukko culture) of the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’ – similar to ‘Loy Kratong’, where the idea is to float away past stresses and wish for luck and joy from that moment on.
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To Phuket Town
To Airport Big-C
Central Festival
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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 271233 10/2 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83100 Website: www.lemongrasshouse.com
Spa
Lemongrass House To visit this home of award-winning spa oils, creams, soaps and so many other exquisite products is a delight. The aromas are enchanting. At Lemongrass, you can enjoy a spa treatment to sample and choose from their huge range, then take home your choice to enjoy at your leisure. They even have a great range of kid’s spa products.
Bobby Duchowny studied aromatherapy – a healing art that promotes massage, when combined with specific herb and spice oils, as a method to reduce stress, boost energy and heal certain physical ailments – at the American Aromatherapy Association. Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic farm in Petchaboon province and became interested in the natural healing properties of Thai herbs and spices. “I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many popular Thai foods, as a medicine for stomach disorders and even as a repellent for mosquitoes,” he recalls. Bobby used lemon grass as his signature herb to create a line of essential oils, face and body creams, shower gels and bath crystals, which he and his wife Palita sold at Bangkok’s world-famous Weekend Market. What started, several years ago, as a modest enterprise has blossomed into a successful operation offering over 90 oils and a wide range of body care products through many outlets, as well as supplying many of Thailand’s top resorts and spas with aromatherapy oils. “Our advantage is that we produce the freshest spa products and our stock is never kept longer than three months; using fresh spa products can be likened to eating fresh food rather than processed food.”
Based on his years of experiences at some of the top spas in Southeast Asia, Bobby has developed a full line of healthy skin care products. For example, his hydrating face and body creams have 25 per cent aloe vera, white orchid and cucumber extracts. And he’s developed a revitalizing mineral muscle soak made from Andaman Sea salt crystals, blended with white orchid and chamomile extracts, to help draw out impurities and soothe and revive tense muscles. “People are sensitive to different scents at different times of day. It’s a good idea to get a variety of essential oils and experiment with what smells and feels good to you,” he says. “Our aromatherapy massage and body oils can be either uplifting or calming to the spirit. They’re carefully balanced handblended oils created by adding pure essential oils to nourishing, vitamin E enriched, sweet almond and jojoba base oils. Lemongrass has won many awards, including Condé Nast Hot List 2007, and has been featured in several top magazines, including Time Magazine’s “Best of Asia”. According to Time, “If you want to smell like no one else, try mixing a selection from the more than 90 natural scents at Lemongrass House.” Lemongrass House is located in Cherngtalay, Surin Beach and Chalong, where you can buy their full range of spa products at modest prices, making perfect gifts for friends and family who can enjoy the aromatic scents of Asia in the privacy of their homes – no matter where in the world they live. Location To Laguna Hotels SURIN BEACH
Lemongrass House 1
To Tha Reua
To Bypass Rd. To Phuket City
CHALONG CIRCLE To Kata
CHERNGTALAY To Kamala
To Rawai
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Open Daily 11:00 – 20:00 Tel: +66 (0)76 314211 The Nine Plaza, 327 M.3 - Baan Bangtao, Cherngtalay, Talang, Phuket 83100 www.phuketbeautystudio.com facebook.com/beautystudiophuket
Beauty
Beauty Studio "Beauty is a manifestation of secret natural laws, which otherwise would have been hidden from us forever” Johann W. von Goethe - In Beauty Studio while you relax, our trained and professional staff will pamper you and help to manifest your inner beauty, showing to the outside world the best of you.
After more than 15 years in the beauty industry, Panisa Thinkohyao, has decided to bring her life’s dream to life and has opened Beauty Studio.
Some treatments & packages at Beauty Studio 15% discount if you bring your copy of this magazine
More than a simple beauty saloon, at Beauty Studio, in addition to standard services, such as Hair care, Nail care, waxing and Nail art, we offer a set of body treatments or packages with a combination of high quality products and highly trained staff, fluent in English and highly experienced in their speciality. At Beauty Studio we fully understand the importance of feeling comfortable and being able to relax whilst being pampered. Therefore after being greeted with a warming Thai smile from our staff, you will be served a hot aromatized hand towel and accompanied to your service station or treatment room. While relaxing ready for your treatment you will have a choice of using an iPad 2 for internet access or games if you wish and a selection of the best Cappuccino, Espresso or Americano coffee from the famous Italian illy café. Our Beauty Saloon is the first in Phuket to offer to customers internet online booking and you can keep up to date on promotions, offerings and beauty tips by following us on our facebook page.
Rejuvenating Pleasure
60 min
An amazing facial treatment that includes: Cleansing & Scrub, Steam, Facial Massage, Mask (Includes arms & legs massages), Moisturizing. Luxurious Miracle
60-90 min
Manicure or Pedicure Renew: Effervescent Soak. Anti Aging Hand or foot serum with Grape Seed & Licorice Extracts Exfoliate: Skin Renewal Scrub. Natural Sugar Scrub with Emollients Revitalize: Rejuvenating Serum. Hand or Foot Soak with Minerals and Brighteners Protect: Finishing Butter. A Skin Massage and Moisturizing Butter Luxury Paraffin Wedding Secrets
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The one stop shop for wedding beauty services you do not want to miss! A la carte selection of Bride, Bridesmaid or Guest hair settings, make up, manicure and pedicure. Location BANGTAO BEACH Best Western Premier Resort
To Surin Beach
Dalar Resort
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The Nine Plaza
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People Profile
Andy Andersen Andy Andersen, founder and organiser of the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival, tells how his travels and lifestyle are sparked by his passion for the blues, yet he always tries to see the sunny side of life.
Where are you from? I was born in Norway, but moved to the US in 1975 to pursue my dream to fly. A few years after completing flight school, I got my dream job as pilot with United Airlines, where I worked for over 20 years before retiring. In America I lived in South Florida and Los Angeles. When did you first come to Phuket? My first visit was on vacation in 1998. I stayed at the Dusit Laguna Resort (now the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket) on Bang Tao Beach. Within a few days of being here I decided that this was the place I wanted to retire. I now spend about eight months a year in Phuket, and rest of the year I’m at my home in Florida or in Norway. Tell us about the upcoming Phuket International Blues Rock Festival. I’m excited for this year’s show, which will be the biggest yet. For the first time, it will be held at Laguna Phuket and we expect to bring in a lot of Laguna resort guests plus many expats living in the area. Our main act will be Chris Thomas King of New Orleans, who appeared in the Coen brothers’ movie O Brother Where Art Thou in 2001 and performed on the movie’s Grammy-winning soundtrack. The soundtrack reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 10 million copies. Separately, King has sold more records and appeared in more successful movies than any other blues artist this century. Also appearing will be Irish girl rocker Grainne Duffy; Jack Derwin and John Meyer from Australia, Sweden's #1 blues rock act Sky High. Local blues acts joining the festival include Colin Hill Band with Jimmy Fame and PJae Stanley as well as The Rockin' Angels with Mojo Perry. Laguna guests at four resorts will also be treated to afternoon acoustic performances by some of the bands. What made you decide to launch a music festival in Phuket? In 2005, the one-year anniversary of the tsunami was approaching. I knew there would be a lot of sad events to commemorate the disaster, so I wanted to organize something positive. This first festival, held in late December 2005, was a total disaster weather-wise. The field on the Hilton resort grounds were soaked and we had to move everything inside. We still managed to pull it off, but some bands cancelled and turnout on the first night was poor. After that we moved the festival to late February and have enjoyed great weather every year since. Before 2005 I had never organized big music events. I just love this kind of music and thought it would be a great event for Phuket. I've traveled the world and enjoyed music festivals, big and small, like Sweden's best blues festival in the small, quaint town of Åmål, Sweden. What has surprised you the most in organising the festival? Dealing with the bureaucracy. For each musician coming in from another country you need to submit more than 30 pages of paperwork for a work permit that’s needed for only two hours of playing. You really need competent people to help navigate this, and I’m pleased that one of our sponsors, the International Law Office, is providing assistance. Whereabouts do you live in Phuket? What determined your choice of location? I have a townhome at Laguna, near where I stayed on my first visit to Phuket. I really like the lifestyle here, with the huge beach at Bang Tao, the lagoons,
and all the nice hotels, restaurants and facilities at Laguna that I can use. I had looked around everywhere on Phuket for a home to buy, but I ended up coming back here. What are your favourite places to go to in Phuket? For live music, there’s only one place to go: the Rockin’ Angels bar in Phuket City. For brunch, I go to the Indigo Pearl. For the best Italian food, there is La Gaetana in Phuket City. And I do spend a lot of time at the beach. It’s a very important part of my life here. What do you like most about living in Phuket? The people, the food, the weather and the lifestyle. You have everything here; whatever you want you can find. What's the most frustrating thing about living here? The traffic has gotten absolutely ridiculous. They desperately need to build some overpasses. I hardly ever go to Patong, but I hear about the atrocious things that the tuk-tuk drivers are doing to the tourists. It’s amazing that this can go on and it seems the authorities are unable to do anything about it. What do you think the future holds for you? I’m happy to wake up every day in good health, with a positive outlook. I simply hope to live for several more years and enjoy myself. As it says on our festival website phuketbluesfestival.com, “Today is a GIFT. That's why we call it The Present.” I also hope to make the festival bigger and better each year. Are you involved in any other local charities, clubs or associations? The festival is a charity event and proceeds will go to the Patong Rotary Club’s children’s education fund. In previous years we’ve raised as much as 100,000 baht and hope to raise more this year. I was very fortunate to be able to go to school, get a good education and pursue my dreams. I hope to be able to help some local children to do the same.
For further information about Phuket International Blues Rock Festival Tel: +66 (0)86 682 2639 Email: phuketmusic@yahoo.com Website: www.phuketbluesfestival.com
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The location of L'Orchidée Village offers home buyers an excellent investment opportunity in a prestigious area of prime real estate. Located on the central west coast, Kalim is directly above Phuket’s premier tourist resort, Patong. Exciting and alive with a resort atmosphere by day and night. Patong and Kalim present International/Thai cuisines, icy cold drinks beside the beach, chic cafes next to beer bars, exquisite galleries and shopping centres. L'Orchidée Village also enjoy immediate and easy access to world-class leisure and lifestyle facilities, such as golf courses, spas, yachting. However the residency's secluded west-facing hillside location ensures complete peace and privacy at all times.
The broad layout of each three-storey home is a unique adaptation to its tropical surroundings. Open-plan covered and open-air living spaces with kitchen area occupy the top floors alongside the swimming pools.
Classification L'Orchidée Village comprises 3 luxury pool villas, from 4 to 5 bedrooms. Price on application.
Concept L’Orchidée Village is a natural arrangement of roofed homes nestled in the hillside, turning this exclusive piece of Phuket bay front into a delightfully unique slice of Mediterranean Provence, making the properties very attractive investments as permanent or holiday homes. Each of the three Mimosa Villa has a unique personality made up of contemporary elements influenced by "l'esprit Provence". The distinctive modern tropical architecture is an unprecedented innovation aimed at making the most of the breezy hillside location.
About the Developer Buying in L'Orchidée Village is a safe and sound investment in a winning concept which has achieved success in Phuket. Testament to this success is the adjacent fully completed and sold out L'Orchidée Residences, of 27 luxury pool villas in a fully-serviced environment.
Management L’Orchidée Village is a secure, well maintained resort-like environment, operated under the highest standards by L’Orchidée management’s professional property management team. Residents can also enjoy a range of five-star hospitality services and facilities, including a sauna, fitness centre, common swimming pool. In-house services available upon request include housekeeping, laundry and breakfast, plus special function arrangements.
Contacts A.C.Village Co., Ltd. 13/2, Soi Prabaramee Road - Patong Beach Phuket 83150 Tel: +66 (0)86 950 5893 Fax: +66 (0)76 341612 Email: sales@lorchidee-village.com Website: www.lorchidee-village.com
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WINGS
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Location Located in quiet, natural surroundings in an historical area of Phuket near Layan and Bangtao beaches, the 28 secluded single-story private homes are akin to a collection of artworks – lovingly designed to offer a sanctuary of peace and inspiration.
Price Range Starting price from 5.5 million baht.
The bathroom’s skylight is an novel yet practical feature, which keeps the space well lit with sunlight. Set in the garden surrounded by a high wall, the 15sqm swimming pool can be directly accessed from the living area, through full-length sliding glass doors.
About the Developer
Concept Wings is a creative boutique collection of one-bedroom pool villas especially suited to trendy singles and couples wanting a private, modern abode.
Space The homes each cover 137 square metres (sqm) with at least half of the area dedicated to outdoor living, including a 23.48 sqm roof terrace – large enough to easily accommodate a big table with a sun umbrella and deck chairs. The covered parking area for Wings residents provides enough shaded space for one car per unit and is set away from the homes to minimize disturbances. Residents then walk down a pathway to their private villa entrances.
The Twovillas Group namesake comes from the union of talented architects, interior designer, and property experts. Confident in their vision to create stylish yet practical private pool residences. The Twovillas Group is a team of creative, forward-thinking property developers with a 20-year track record of experience and who have so far created 19 residential environments in Phuket's Naiharn, Bangtao, and Panwa Bay coastal area.
Management The villa rental and management is professionally-run by The Two Villas Holiday management team, ensuring home owners and visitors consistently receive high standards of service.
Privacy is complete once inside each compact Wings compound, where the elongated 17.6m x 8m arrangement offers a very spacious and functional living environment; separating the living area, bedroom and bathroom, but keeping them well lit with natural light.
Contacts Place & Space Co., Ltd. 100/1000 Moo 5, Rassada, Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: +66 (0)83 595 5255, +66 (0)76 610232 ext.16 Fax: +66 (0)76 610233 Email: wings@twovillas.com Website: www.twovillas.com facebook.com/twovillasfamily
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Location Vista del Mar development offers a unique lifestyle and investment opportunity in a truly stunning location – in Naithon, one of the best and unspoiled beaches of Phuket, on Naithon’s ‘Golden Mile’, neighbouring several multimillion-dollar developments. Vista del Mar pool villas are carefully nestled on the hilly slope overlooking Naithon between 30 - 70 metres above sea level offering superb sea and sunset views from each villa, just 600 metres from the sea and only 15 minutes from Phuket airport via a scenic hillside road.
The lower floor of the villa is perfect for hosting guests with a separate living/ home theatre area and three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and large private terrace.
Design and Construction The villas are delivered on a turn-key basis, with stylish contemporary interior decor, air-conditioning, European style sanitary ware, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, built-in furniture and landscaping.
Price Range
Vista del Mar offers a rare opportunity of creating a personalized design of your own dream home.
Vista del Mar is the only new sea view villa development in this price range, from 35 million baht, in the luxury property sector on Phuket West coast.
About the Developer
Concept The stylish contemporary design of Vista del Mar was inspired by the great American architect Frank Lloyd Right and his iconic ‘Fallingwater House’. Villas completely open out to a stunning sea and sunset view, and the lush hills behind the villas offer a cooling shade and a shelter…
Space Vista Del Mar villas are 400 to 700 sqm over two levels. An alluring Feng Shui entrance with waterfalls leads from a covered car park directly to the upper (main) level of your villa. Here you find 12x4 metres private infinity swimming pool, spacious master bedroom, open space kitchen, dining and living areas, all with a fabulous sea view.
Vista del Mar has harnessed the talents of its truly international development team with more than 20 years of extensive international experience, ranging from housing projects in Canada, Switzerland and Finland to resorts in South East Asia to very successful chic developments here in Phuket.
Management Villa owners will enjoy full management and rental services, security (24/7), satellite TV and broadband Internet, a children’s playground and Vista del Mar Beach Club with a restaurant right on Naithon Beach.
Contacts Vista del Mar Phuket 7 Naithon-Sakhu Road, Naithon Beach, Thalang, Phuket Tel: +66 (0)84 840 7624 Fax: +66 (0)76 273051 Email: sales@vistadelmarphuket.com Website: www.vistadelmarphuket.com
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THE EVA BY EVA GROUP
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Location Set only 100 metres from the beach front, all units offer uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Set in a tropical landscape, the project is very close to various restaurants, shopping malls, daily fresh seafood market, international schools and one of the best beaches of the island, Nai Harn Beach. The project is located within walking distance to beach front resorts. Easy access to nearby islands with a wide choice of white sandy beaches and Chalong pier.
Price Range 16 sea view houses in a secure estate. Only 3 houses are available with 3 and 4 bedrooms on a 600 sqm built-up area and living area of 357 sqm. Prices range from 20.4 up to 22.4 million Baht.
Specification 3 levels with panoramic sea view roof top, built in Sala, BBQ area, jacuzzi, and the option to install an elevator. The developer has put a lot attention on quality building and finishes. All materials are long lasting and low maintenance cost. The project has been created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.
Design & Construction Phase 1: Completed and sold out. Show unit is available for inspection. Phase 2: Under construction, completion scheduled in Nov, 2012. 30 years construction guarantee.
Contacts Sales Office Soi Friendship, Rawai Tel: +66 (0)89 588 1919, +66 (0)88 756 0382 Email: sales@thai-evagroup.com Website: www.thai-evagroup.com
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EVA BEACH BY EVA GROUP
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Design & Construction
Set on the beach front, all units offer uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Villas are surrounded by lush landscaping and natural rocks to the rear. Enjoy only the sound of the sea and a calming breeze from all floors. It is a short distance to various restaurants, shopping malls, daily fresh seafood market, international schools and one of the best beaches of the island, Nai Harn Beach. The project is centrally located between two 5-star resorts, Evason Phuket and Vijitt. Easy access to the near by islands with wide choice of white sandy beaches and Chalong pier.
Phase 1. All beach front villas are under construction. Villas delivered by July 2012 are available. Show unit is available for inspection. Phase 2 sea view villas are available to purchase off plan. 30 years construction guarantee.
Price Range This 22 villas beach front development offer three design types with 3 - 4 bedrooms. The villas cover 485 sqm - 596 sqm of built up area and 310 - 385 sqm of living space. Prices range from 32.6 up to 46.7 million Baht.
Specification The developer has put a lot attention on quality building and finishes. All materials are long lasting and low maintenance cost. Teak wood, natural rock, Italian marble, imported Belgium windows and doors, German sanitary items, smart electric control, special Japanese sand spray paint, video call system are standard. The project was created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.
Contacts Sales Office Soi Friendship, Rawai Tel: +66 (0)89 588 1919, +66 (0)88 756 0382 Email: sales@thai-evagroup.com Website: www.thai-evagroup.com
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KATA ROCKS
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Location Kata Rocks is located right on the oceanfront of Phuket’s favoured west coast, giving the site stunning, uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea and picturesque Ko Phu island. The development lies between Phuket’s two best beaches and is a 2-minute walk from one of the finest restaurants on the island.
Price Range 34 Sky Villas ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms. All have their own infinity swimming pools and completely uninterrupted sunset views. Prices start from 32 million Baht.
Concept Kata Rocks is being developed to the highest standards, incorporating the highest levels of luxury, as a private estate with its own oceanfront residential Club House. Our award-winning Sky Villas are a cross between a villa and an apartment. Much larger than most apartments, all feature their own swimming pools and there is a maximum of three units on each block giving the very intimate feel of a villa. The oceanfront Club House will have its own large swimming pool, a bistro and sunset bar. There will also be a luxury spa and gym along with a quiet reading lounge and business center.
and offer the name Kata Rocks. This also provides a fantastic private lounging area right on the sea to compliment the spacious Club House pool, bistro and sunset bar.
About The Developer The developer behind Kata Rocks is Richard Pope, who for over 20 years has specialized in developing and managing high-end residential projects in London. In 2010, the Kata Rocks Club Penthouse was named “Best Apartment in the World” by the International Property Awards, and in 2011 was named “Best Apartment in Asia Pacific” for the second consecutive year. The architect is award winning Original Vision and the interiors are designed by celebrity interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE.
Management Kata Rocks will be offering a very high level of service to its occupants including a full concierge service, chefs for in-home dining, housekeeping, etc. There will also be fully integrated estate management along with a rental and reservation system run in-house to maximize the returns for those owners who wish to rent out their Sky Villas.
Space Between the gentle slope of the Kata Rocks site and the sea is an impressive granite platform, which is only accessible through Kata Rocks. On this platform, nature has placed some stunning rock boulders, which make the site unique
Contacts Kata Rocks Co., Ltd Tel: +66 (0)76 284750 Email: info@katarocks.com Website: www.katarocks.com
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ANCHAN VILLAS
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Location The site of Anchan Villas has been chosen with care to ensure residents enjoy both the peace and tranquillity of secluded neighbourhood with the convenience and prestige of residing in one of Phuket’s upcoming residential areas, where everything needed for comfortable living is nearby.
Anchan Villas are well designed only high standard materials are used. Anchan Villas was nominated as “HIGHLY COMMENDED” Best villa Development (Phuket) Thailand Property Awards 2009.
Anchan Villas are situated in the surrounding neighborhoods of Laguna Village, one of the islands most desirable residential areas. The pristine sands of Bang Tao Beach are near by and Phuket International Airport is just a short drive away.
The luxurious 3 bedroom villas in a tranquil gated community comprise the Anchan Villa neighbourhood, developed by Pearl Island Property Co., Ltd. Anchan Villas was conceived for discerning home owners and property investors who are seeking a second home in the tropics in a secure neighbourhood. Services provided by the project’s management will ensure residents enjoy well maintained common areas and legal assistance in buying a villa. These contemporary stylish homes are built to high international standards using the best possible construction materials and are especially designed for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the tropics.
Price Range Price start from 19.7 milion Baht.
Concept Nestled in one of Phuket most prestigious residential areas against a dramatic mountainous backdrop are nine uniquely exclusive yet affordable single storey villa style homes, each with their own private pool in a gated community. These contemporary Balinese style villas are an ideal investment as a holiday home in the tropics or a permanent residence that offers both the peace and tranquility of a secluded location, while also being a short distance from a pristine coastline with all the modern amenities nearby.
Space Anchan Villas are designed to be specious and airy in an attractive and practical layout. The villa built up area start from 515 to 539 sqm and rest on similarly size plot from 768- 933 sqm. The master bedroom is separated from the main living room. Our standard house plan offer a large swimming pool of 14.5x5 metres and a large wooden terrace which is connected to the living room, master bedroom and the garage. The 2nd and 3rd bedroom are separated for enjoying its own private garden.
Design & Construction
Management The Anchan Villas community is managed by an experienced residential management company. Management services extended to residents include legal assistance in ensuring a smooth transition in purchasing and moving into a villa; maintenance of Anchan Villas common areas, including street lighting, gardening, and general repairs, plus 24 hour security. Villa rental management is also offered to home owners who wish to recuperate on their investment by renting out their home while they are away.
Contacts Pearl Island Propery Co., Ltd. Khun Joop Saetiw, Sales Director Mobile: +66 (0)81 797 0552 31/13 Moo. 4, Tambol Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, 83110 Tel: +66 (0)76 362600-1 Fax: +66 (0)76 362602 Email: info@anchanvillas.com Websites: www.anchanvillas.com
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88 LAND & HOUSES PHUKET
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Location 88 Land & Houses is set in a truly central location with convenient access to many destinations and just 15 minutes from Phuket City. A number of white sandy beaches are close by - Nai Harn, Rawai, Kata and Karon all ideal for swimming plus a number of famous tourist spots. Easy access to major department stores such as Central Festival, Tesco Lotus, Big C, Index Living Mall and Homepro Village make shopping easy and convenient. Schools, universities and hospitals are also within easy reach and a direct route to Phuket International Airport makes for easy commuting.
Price Range Prices start from an affordable 5.8 million Baht.
life at home as here your extraordinary surroundings will transform every day into a perfect holiday with a superbly designed, large and well-appointed home that is designed to feel like a stylish resort, set in a lush and shady tropical oasis and with access to a complete set of modern facilities that is sure to meet your lifestyle requirements.
Specification Three and four bedroom residences with 3 bathrooms, some with family room and study with maid quarters and all having double car space under cover and with living space from 144 sqm to 200 sqm with balconies and landscaped gardens. Each home is beautifully built and decorated with high quality materials.
Concept 88 Land & Houses is a secluded residential estate, sitting amid vast verdant green gardens where you can breathe in the luxury of pure air. The estate features just 48 beautiful homes in a pleasant and exclusive social environment, supported by the superior standards of service delivered by Land and Houses.
About the Developer Land and Houses is a real estate company of choice for over 30 years with an enviable reputation for providing high quality homes in beautifully maintained surroundings which are ideal for families and couples.
Space Sprawling communal gardens, featuring and exercise area and children's playground allow you to maintain a healthy as well as enjoy family fun, whilst state-of-the-art, 24 hour security system complete with CCTV and entrance key cards, makes certain that you are safe at all times. Live a luxury resort-style
Contacts 88 Land & Houses Sales Office 88/1 Moo 5, Chaofa Road West, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130 Tel: +66 (0)76 521888, +66 (0)76 383888 Fax: +66 (0)76 521555 Email: info@lhphuket.com Website: www.lhphuket.com
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KARON BUTTERFLY
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Location Karon Butterfly Condominium is located on the hills that surround Karon, only 400 metres from the beach and shopping areas. Within a few minutes, you can reach restaurants, entertainment centres and the beautiful beaches of Patong, Kata and Kata Noi. There are also three golf courses within a short driving distance.
Price Range The company can offer to the customer a variety of apartment sizes and prices Flower studio apartment start from 2.4m Baht and Butterfly apartment, from 1 to 2 bedrooms, start from 4.2m Baht.
Karon Butterfly Condominium combines Italian and Thai design, creating a modern style that reflects the best of the two cultures.
one bedroom (some unit in open plan) with garden or balcony. Behind the bedroom is located the bathroom with shower toilet and sink. To access the first and second floor apartments there is a staircase leading to the covered gangway. The flower studio has sea-view or garden-view.
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At the end of February 2010, the first phase of the project was completed: Building F with 9 apartments on the ground floor all with exclusive gardens. The first floor units all have a balcony where you have the possibility to install a jacuzzi aromotherapy. The second floor units have, over the balcony, the possibility to have an exclusive roof area. The second phase of the project, Building G where there will be 6 apartments all have the following facilities - 300 sqm swimming pool with jacuzzi, fitness and wellness centre. At the end of January, begining of February 2011, building "G" was completed. In our project, "Karon Butterfly", it was thought to accomplish in building "E", a different type of apartment called "Flower Studio". They are apartments on three levels, from 35 to 57 square metres and consist of a kitchen corner with
The Italian Studio Tecnico Associato Architetti Rubelli e Gussago (segreteria@ architettirubelliegussago.it) has worked together with Thai architects SRYT ikon STUDIO (sryt@windowslive.com) to design the project. See www. architettirubelliegussago.it for details of other projects undertaken.
Contacts SUER Real Estate Co., Ltd Patak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100 Tel/Fax: +66 (0)86 471 3791 Mobile: +66 (0)81 892 0247 Pok 089 973 1863 Email: sales@karonbutterfly.com Gianluca 084 923 2953 Email: margianlu@hotmail.it Website: www.karonbutterfly.com
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Spacious Villa
24.6m THB
KAMALA : A large 3-bedroom villa on a huge 2,264 sqm plot with established gardens. Upstairs is a vast living and entertaining area while the bedrooms are downstairs, opening out to a 20m free-form pool.
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RAWAI : Brand new single-storey pool villa near Rawai Beach with private pool and landscaped garden built to very high standards not normally found in this price range. Furniture package included!
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Laguna Vista
26m THB
LAGUNA : 4-bedroom villa with private pool situated within the exclusive Laguna Phuket five-star resort complex, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants and within a short drive to Bangtao Beach.
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11.5m THB
KATA : Stylish 2-bedroom condo with foreign freehold title set on a hillside boasting stunning sea views overlooking Kata and Koh Pu island. The unit comes fully furnished and with many upgrades.
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RAWAI : 3-bedroom tropical garden villa with a 8 x 3 m private swimming pool. The ground floor consists of large living room with high ceiling, the villa is fully-furnished to a high standard and ready to move in.
AO POR : 4-bedroom beachfront villa with private pool set in a quiet area near the Ao Por Grand Marina on a huge 2,400 sqm plot with superb island views. A simply stunning east coast property.
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BANGTAO : A stunning 4-bedroom private pool villa occupying a prime location on the island's northwest coast close to the Laguna complex and only 1 kilometre to Bangtao Beach.
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CAPE PANWA : Fabulous 4 bedroom luxury villa in a gorgeous and peaceful location on a private headland, boasting uninterrupted breathtaking sea views looking out towards the islands on the southeast coast.
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183m THB
15.9m THB
KATHU : 4 bedroom private pool villa located in an exclusive development close to golf courses, the BIS, marinas, and shopping at Phuket Town. The property has been customized to a high specification with many extras.
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RAWAI : A rare opportunity to own a piece of absolute beachfront real estate. This private pool villa is directly on the beach looking out across Chalong Bay with 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, and maid's quarters.
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Absolute Beachfront
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4.5m THB
KAMALA : One-bedroom top floor unit boasting a total living area of 80 sqm with foreign freehold title and a large terrace which is ideal for entertaining, and a spacious openplan living area. Offered fully furnished.
Family Villa
23m THB
CHALONG : Lovely 3 bedroom pool villa located in an exclusive estate in Chalong. Ideal for a family residence, this villa is in excellent condition and has an office which can be converted to a fourth bedroom.
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KATHU : Conveniently located in the center of Phuket, at only 3 minutes from the main shopping centers and 12 minutes to Patong Nightlife. Condos here are spacious and well appointed, all offering amazing views of lush greenery.
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Hillside Sea Views
from 2.9m THB
PATONG : If Patong is where you want to live then this is where you'd want to sleep! Very conveniently located project by a reputable developer, only minutes to anywhere in Patong. Great rental potential and under construction!
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KAMALA : Walking distance to Kamala Beach, this convenient property is an attractive investment giving high-rental potential and resale value. Comprising 2 beds, private pool and rooftop access. A perfect holiday investment.
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NAITHON : Are you looking for a peaceful environment for you and your family? This lakeside development might be just for what you need! 1.8km from Naithon Beach, which is one of the most beautiful on the island. Don't miss out!
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WEST COAST : Oceanfront homes with lavishly high-quality finishing at only 5 minutes to town and at half the prices of what's on the west coast! Small beach access and boat mooring available... What more can you want?
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KAMALA : Located in a renowned residential area of Kamala. This housing project is set to be completed in April 2012. The building techniques and materials used are new technologies, as such, it is well worth a look at!
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Buena Vista Patong
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KATA : Here is an attractive investment property offering high rental yields. This 49 sqm 1 bedroom condo offers views overlooking Kata and the ocean. Easy access from the parking and 1 floor away from the pool. Fully furnished.
KAMALA : Conveniently situated within Kamala's hillside yet only walking distance to Kamala Beach, this new investment opportunity offers a fresh new design concept that prioritizes green space and healthy living.
PATONG : Luxury properties with very high rental yields of up to 20% per annum. This is one of the best investments available in Patong as it is located in an already established estate with above of 85% yearly average occupancy!
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PATONG : Located in the biggest mall of bustling Patong, our stands are located at each end of the complex and staff there will be sure to assist you as best they can. Schedule an appointment with them and we will come meet you.
KATA : Located on Kata Beach, our information centre allows you to have all your real estate related questions answered. Computers and Wifi has been made available free of charge, for your convenience.
PHUKET CITY : Do visit us at our information stand in Central (2nd Fl. by the banks). Our representatives will happily provide you with all the details on what's available and guide you throughout the process of investing here.
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Layan Villa from 150,000 THB/month
Aspasia
KATA : Luxury penthouse apartment with incomparable views. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a private lap pool. Fully furnished. Available to rent either long term or short term.
LAYAN : Luxurious 4 bedroom villa in a prestigious development only a short two minute walk from the beautiful beach of Bang Tao Bay in the Laguna resort area of Phuket.
KATA : This is a fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment (210 sqm) at The Aspasia in Kata with stunning ocean views in all bedrooms. The apartment comes with private car park and has direct beach access.
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SURIN : 3 bedroom pool villa with modern furnishings, located in secured estate and just a few minutes walk to the beach. Long term rental available.
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KATHU : The house is quite large having 4 to 6 bedrooms, twin undercover car parking, separate maids room and store room as well as spacious garden and a beautiful view of Loch Palm Golf course.
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LAGUNA : Asian modern style villa especially designed for luxury getaways. Close to the beautiful beach of Nai Harn. The villa is built to the highest standards having 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large swimming pool and sala.
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SURIN : Luxury seaview pool villa with complete modern facilites and daily maid service. Villa is also available for long term rentals at an affordable price.
Laguna
80,000 THB/month
KALIM : 165.78 sqm, totally built, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fantastic view of Kalim and Patong Beach, the apartment comes with private plunge pool. Fully furnished as well as internet and cable connections available.
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BOAT LAGOON : Modern water front town homes in the popular Boat Lagoon. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an office. Each home has a 6 metre private boat berth and also comes with membership to the Boat Club at Boat Lagoon.
Bangtao
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BANGTAO : Les Palmares has 14 villas completed and are all residential. Villa number 5 (3 bedrooms) is fully furnished and comes with internet connection, cable TV, washing machine and maid service.
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CAPE YAMU : Fabulous resale of a spacious 4 bedroom villa ideally situated on the peninsula of Cape Yamu, this elegant seaside community of just 16 villas boasts some of the finest views in Phuket.
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NAITHON : A very spacious 324 sqm 4 bedroom duplex penthouse only a stone throws away from beautiful Naithon Beach. The unit spans the second and third floors and features sea views from the top floor.
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KATA : 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 195 sqm foreign freehold C unit available for private resale. Wonderful ocean views, fully furnished and ready to move right in.
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KATA : Stunningly beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 220 sqm B unit with the coveted foreign freehold title available for private resale. Fully furnished. Great investment and rental property.
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SURIN : A beautiful traditional Thai style luxury villa with fabulous ocean views perched high above Surin Beach in an exclusive secure estate. The centerpiece is a deep blue infinity pool offering breathtaking sea views.
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RAWAI : Just reduced by 1.5 million Baht. One of Phuket's best ocean views, this lavishly appointed 2 bedroom condo overlooks Chalong Bay and the islands. Corner unit on the 6th floor of a 7 storey building. Must see!
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AO PO : Just reduced by 3 million Baht! Spacious 2 bedroom 160 sqm ocean view condominium in a low density development. Fully furnished and ready to move right in. Must sell.
7.9m THB
KATA : Very large, light and bright one bedroom condo at The Aspasia for resale. Corner unit with many upgrades and extended living area out to the terrace. Only 100 metres to Kata Beach. Motivated seller.
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CAPE YAMU : This majestic oceanfront villa with private beach sits on a vast 5,000 sqm lot and is an ideal family or holiday home. Nestled on a peninsula on the east coast's most exclusive development at Cape Yamu.
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KAMALA SOI 1 (L968) : 9 rai of elevated land with sea views from the upper end of the site. Located near to an upcoming 6-star hotel and Samsara. Freehold ownership (Chanote).
SURIN : This luxurious 6-bedroom private pool villa is located on Surin Hill, with breathtaking sea views over the beaches of Surin and Bang Tao.
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Cape Panwa Apartment from 13,000 THB/night
KATA : 2-bedroom suite facing the sea. The master bedroom has en-suite bathroom with a large Jacuzzi. Guest bedroom has its own private entry and a separate shower room. Part of a 5-star resort with swimming pools, spa, restaurants and fitness facilities.
KAMALA (L963) : 3.55 rai of land in Kamala with 64-room hotel staff house and two storage buildings. Freehold ownership (Nor Sor 3 Kor).
CAPE PANWA : A choice of four tastefully decorated 2-bedroom apartments with sea views located on Cape Panwa; perfect for relaxing in the utmost comfort at home.
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BYPASS ROAD (R078) : 99.7 square wah of land and a 3.5-storey building with 508 sqm of space, currently used as a furniture showroom (The Room). Freehold ownership (Chanote).
SURIN : A luxury Thai-style villa located just above Surin Beach in the Ayara Surin housing estate on Phuket’s west coast. It has panoramic views of the Andaman Sea from every room.
12.9m THB
THALANG : This 3-bedroom villa features a spacious terrace overlooking the pool and beautiful gardens, a private swimming pool and covered parking. 20 minutes from the airport and convenient access to popular beaches.
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Lakewood Villa from 30,000 THB/night
KOH LONE (L851) : 135 rai of land facing Phang Nga Bay and Phuket Island, covering 3 bays with beautiful white sandy beaches, just 15 minutes away from Phuket. Freehold ownership (Chanote).
BANG TAO : Lakewood Villa is a luxurious 4-bedroom contemporary Thai-style residential development located on a hilltop to offer you panoramic views of the Bang Tao and Laguna areas on the west coast of Phuket.
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Thai Contemporary Villa 14.5m THB
Great Holiday Home
NAI HARN : This 3 bedroom villa offers a land size of 552 sqm and is fully furnished in oriental style. Enjoy your privacy in a traditional Thai Sala in a tropical garden. Just 5 mins to Nai Harn Beach and READY TO MOVE-IN!
NAI HARN : 3 bedrooms, pool, garden, fully furnished with contemporary design and upgraded kitchen. Special offer - kids swimming area in the pool. Ideal for family holidays or the rental program! Great location - Rawai and Nai Narn Beach in 5 mins.
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Greatly Valued Pool Villa 14.9m THB LAYAN : Land size 512 sqm. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, private pool and tropical garden, fully furnished with Thai contemporary style and upgraded kitchen. Thai Sala. 5 mins to Layan Beach. Laguna Golf Course Rental program available.
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NAIHARN : Oriental-style pool villa with 2 bedrooms and 2 en-suite bathrooms has a private pool in a tropical garden offering a great party setting with a large wooden pool deck and Thai sala on a 356 sqm plot.
Spacious Garden Villa
AO YON : 3-bedroom exclusive villa overlooking Makham Bay. This panoramic seaview project is set in beautiful tropical and tranquil surroundings and just 200 metres to Ao Yon Beach. If you are looking for peaceful surroundings, then this is for you.
LAYAN : 3-bedroom 780 sqm villa of a contemporary design. Spacious garden situated close to international standard golf course and Layan Beach. Ideal holiday home with joint rental program.
5 Years Payment Plan
11.9m THB
LAYAN : 2-bedroom villa overlooking a private pool and tropical garden. Located just 5 minutes to Layan Beach with excellent access to Laguna Golf Course and other conveniences. Best of the best. 5 years payment plan with 0% interest.
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NAI HARN : Premium constructed private pool villa from a developer with 20 years experience. 417 sqm, 3 bedrooms. Luxurious interior, floor and ceiling with Maka wood finishing, tropical landscaped gardens. 5 minutes to Nai Harn Beach.
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NAI HARN : Fully furnished, 2-bedroom stylish tropical living villa for modern couples and small families. Offers privacy and luxury to enjoy freedom and peace of mind. 5 minutes to Nai Harn Beach and amenities.
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Premium Holiday Investment 12.54m THB
Private Pool Condominium 9.9m THB
BANGTAO : A uniquely duplex condominium designed offering 3 bedrooms with private pool and tropical garden landscape sits on corner unit with land size 340 sqm amidst lush tropical community. 24 hr security provided.
BANGTAO : 3 bedroom stylish condominium duplex with exclusive private pool and garden. Special offer with guaranteed rental return 60,000 THB/month for 3 years. 30 nights complimentary stay per year. Just 3 mins to Bangtao Beach.
NAI HARN : An affordable 3-bedroom foreign freehold condominium comprises an exclusive private pool and tropical garden designed with maximize using space of living area 233 sqm. Just 5 mins to Nai Harn Beach and READY TO MOVE-IN.
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SURIN : 153 sqm. 2 bedrooms fully furnished within resort managed in up market Surin Beach. Full facilities, communal pool, gym, covered parking, 24 hr security and walking distance to Surin beach. Sea view (SC035)
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PATONG : 31.77 sqm. Hotel managed. Fully furnished with modern design. Excellent rental return. Full hotel facilities included roof top pool bar. Located right in the heart of Patong. Partly sea view (SC031)
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PATONG : 469 sqm, newly completed private pool villa with tropical garden. High quality of material and construction. Convenient location with few minutes driving to all amenities and to the beach. Mountain view (SV059)
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PATONG : 280 sqm. Homey 3 storey hillside with panoramic sea view of Patong Bay. Secure and convenient location and only a few minutes away from Patong’s amenities. Good value for money! Sea view (SH034)
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KALIM : 87-107 sqm. Beach front and sea view condominium- Tropical Thai Design with great record of rental incomes. Walking distance to beach and restaurants and amenities. Sea view (SDPC032)
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PATONG : 95 sqm, completed condominium, ready to move in. Convenient location, near all Patong amenities. Facilities, rooftop-sea view communal pool, 24 hr estate security, CCTV. City view (SC038)
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SURIN : 31.93-128.21 sqm., fully completed project. Fully furnished and ready to move in. One of the few projects in Surin. Facilities: communal pool, gym, parking, estate security. Mountain view (SDPC019)
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KATHU : 73 sqm. One bedroom pool view condo located next to golf course with great facilities of communal pool, gym with roof top Jacuzzi, BBQ and golf putting. Tranquil area, easy to get around. Garden View (SC036)
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PATONG : 42-44 sqm. Newly completed condo project with prim location in the heart of Patong. Very good rental return. Full facilities: rooftop communal pool, gym, panoramic sea view clubhouse, security. Sea view (SC032)
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KARON : 156 sqm, completed condominium with sea view from the living room. Prime location in Karon with all amenities nearby. Facilities include communal pools, gym, club house, restaurant, parking. Seaview (SC025)
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PATONG : 1 Rai. Rare opportunity for small lots on the hill side with Paton city view as well as sea view. Facilities ;access to public water and electricity (SL013)
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Nominated “BEST CONDO DEVELOPMENT (Phuket)” THAILAND PROPERTY AWARDS 2011
The Charm Residences are perfect for both short stay holidaymakers as well as long-term residents, oering a wide selection of amenities that cater to people of all ages. The most attractive amenity is the rooftop sun deck and innity pool with lounge and dining area. There is a fitness center on site for the active and health conscious. For those who prefer a bit more pampering there is a Charm Spa complete with massage tables and trained massage therapists, parking and 24 hour security. There is wireless Internet throughout the resort plus each unit has its own private balcony. The resort is landscaped with water features and fully serviced with reception and housekeeping services.
The location is the strongest selling point of the entire project. The proximity of the resort to Patong Beach, Phuket’s best-known beach, is what makes this resort special. Patong Beach has virtually no other developments that are within 80 meters to the beach and are available for outright ownership, making this a unique opportunity for investors. The location will not only strengthen the ability to rent the units once completed, but will also strengthen the potential for capital growth as there are few locations that are as close to the beach as this project.
The quality is seen by its attention to detail in the design components of the resort, including the tropical architecture and the contemporary interior décor. The individual units have large beds and wardrobes, pantry and dining facilities, spacious bathrooms with tube and showers, a lounge are with a couch and entertainment center plus a writing desk.
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GREEN HILL RESIDENCES
Location Green hill residences is located at Rawai Beach set only 100 metres from the beach front. Set in tropical landscape, the project very close to various restaurants, shopping mall, daily fresh seafood market and one of the best beaches of the island, Nai Harn Beach.
Price Range Prices 36 million baht.
Concept Green Hill Residences sits amid vast verdant green gardens where you can breathe in the luxury of pure air. The estate is just 9 beautiful houses in an exclusive social environment.
Specification Th Three storey house h in i Thai Th i style l with ih4b bedrooms d with ih5b bathrooms, h family room, fitness room, private pool and community pool. Living space 434 sqm, outdoor space 263 sqm, Land size 736 sqm. High quality building and finishes. Teak wood doors and windows with Teak wood roof, Maka wood floor, American standard sanitary items, High quality of appliances in kitchen.
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AN EXCEPTION TO THE RULE: THE BOARD OF INVESTMENT AND FOREIGN-INVESTED PROJECTS
Thai law contains numerous regulations governing foreign investment and company formation in the Kingdom. The general rule is that foreign investors cannot own more than 49% of a corporate entity formed in Thailand. Moreover, such an entity must have more Thai shareholders than foreign shareholders. Where a Thai company owns land it is recommended that any foreign shareholding be reduced from the maximum allowable of 49% to 39%. However, if an investment project falls within the right set of criteria, it is possible for foreign investors to obtain special exemptions to these restrictions.
products; human resources development; utilities; infrastructure and provision of basic services; and environmental protections and conservation. Criteria for Approval In addition to examining the proposed investment project under the broad policies described above, the BOI applies specific criteria to evaluate a project. These criteria generally include (subject to announced Ministerial regulations issued from time to time): • the project’s value-added is not less than 20% of sales revenue (except products that manufacture elewctronics, agricultural activities and products, and products granted special approval by the BOI);
Under Thailand’s amended Investment Promotion Act (B.E. 2532) and related regulations, foreign investors may apply to the Ministry of Industry’s Board of Investment (“BOI”) to obtain special permission to establish a foreigncontrolled company in Thailand. In addition to majority foreign ownership, BOI-approved entities are eligible for special tax incentives, and may even own land. However, the use of the land owned by the BOI company must be related to the BOI approved business activity of the company. The BOI approved company should not be viewed as a shell for usurping the restriction on foreign ownership of land laws in Thailand. This article will provide an overview of the BOI, including eligible investment activities, BOI investment policies, and general criteria for project approval.
• modern production facilities and new machinery are used, or the efficiency of old machinery is certified by reliable institutions and granted special approval by the BOI;
Eligible Investment Activities
Separate criteria apply to concession projects or projects that involve the privatization of a state enterprise.
Only investment projects that fall under a specific set of activities are eligible for approval by the BOI. The activities are:
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• Agriculture and Agricultural Products; • Mining, ceramics and base metals; • Light Industry; • Metal Products, Machinery and Transport Equipment; • Electronics Industry and Electric Appliances;
• a newly-established project’s debt-to-equity ratio should not exceed threeto-one (established projects are evaluated on a case-by-case basis);
• adequate environmental protections are used; • for projects with investment capital exceeding 80 million baht (excluding the cost of land and working capital), a feasibility study must be submitted.
While equity and land ownership restrictions generally apply to most foreigninvested projects in Thailand, BOI-approval provides investors with a special alternative. Moreover, BOI-approved projects usually are also granted various tax incentives. As such, investors should carefully consider whether their investment project is eligible for BOI approval. The author of the article is Senior Associate John Frangos from Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville’s Phuket Office. For more information see www.limcharoen.com.
• Chemicals, Paper and Plastics; and • Services and Public Utilities. Each of the eligible investment activities listed above is subject to its own set of specific conditions necessary for approval. Moreover, it is important to note that conditions vary greatly depending on the investment project’s specific activity. For example, certain steps involved in the manufacture of textile products, which falls under the “light industry” category, must take place in specific industrial estates. As such, the investor should be well aware of the conditions attached to their specific investment activity. Policies for Investment Promotion The BOI evaluates a proposed investment project using a set of broad policy guidelines that are deemed beneficial for Thailand as a whole. As such, a proposed investment project must establish that it will benefit the Thai economy. A project that will hire and train a large number of Thai workers, for example, will increase its approval chances, but it should be noted that even a competent plan to hire and train Thai workers may not ensure approval with the BOI. Additionally, priority may be given by the BOI to investment projects that are located in developing regions with inadequate investment facilities, and to small -and medium-sized industries. The BOI has noted in the past that priority may also given to: agricultural activities and products, technological
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Phuket’s a place where everything happens at a fast-forward pace. For hundreds of years since the tin-mining days of yore, dreams of riches have been at the centre of the island’s energy. Big ideas for Phuket are usually concocted and carried out by starryeyed entrepreneurs. But the biggest idea for the island yet comes from a surprising source: the sacred beliefs of a peaceful religion born more than 2,500 years ago. Rising from the hills of Chalong, forming a gleaming presence that can be seen from clear across Phuket’s south, sits the Big Buddha. A decade ago, the huge statue was commissioned for a temple in Kata, but at some point someone looked up to the top of the verdant hill rising behind the temple and thought, “Why not?” Thus, an ambitious plan was born.
The Big Buddha project is helmed by Suporn Wanichakul, Chairman and Founder of the Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Eaknakakeeree Foundation, who says that not only is the project an homage to the Buddha, it aims to promote cultural tourism in Phuket and introduce visitors to a side of the island away from Patong’s party zone. “Now, when people think of Phuket they will not only think of beer or agogo bars with girls dancing around a pole,” he says. Predictably, perhaps, if you believe the Buddha’s pronouncement that “life is suffering”, the rise of the Big Buddha has not been without its problems. A project of religious significance resting well above the island’s 80-metre limit on construction makes for a tangled web of building approvals and concessions. It culminated in July last year when local officials complained that the project had not been completed within the permitted scope and timeline, and ordered it to be finished this year. Khun Suporn says that the statue is now complete, though the area around the base of the monument is still in development. Before reaching the steps to the Buddha, visitors pass through a large hall with amulets and other religious artefacts for sale, and donation boxes aplenty. The sparkling white marble that adorns the Buddha statue’s exterior, from the spiral hair pieces to the ears and fingernails, was paid for, piece by piece, by visitors and locals keen to add their names as benefactors to the project. Indeed, the entire project has been financed by donations alone, a remarkable feat that shows Phuket’s solid economic standing and international appeal. Visitors are invited to donate a set amount for one square marble tile, on which they may write a message. Tiles on display show an incredible variety of languages, hopes and well-wishes. But has it been too much of a good thing? Has the overflowing car park and packs of tour groups tromping around cluelessly undermined its sanctity and meaning? On a frenetic island where money is sacred, is the sacred now at risk of turning into a money machine?
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The struggle of the Big Buddha’s direction could be seen as a microcosm of Phuket’s larger struggle to balance money, power, culture and community. It’s the burning question on the mind of many for Phuket: “What next?” On the Big Buddha hilltop, however, there are encouraging signs to be found. In the large meditation hall on one afternoon, a small group of Thais and foreign tourists are seen receiving blessings from two monks, a peaceful scene familiar to anyone living in Thailand, but for visitors it reveals the contemplative, tender side of Thai culture not always evident in the brash tourist areas. And one need only look to the monument itself for more answers and inspiration. Fittingly for Phuket, an island with hedonistic pleasures aplenty, the Big Buddha silently sends a message of calm and spiritual strength through its seated subduing Mara pose.
In Buddhist lore, Mara was a demon who was something of an ancient Soi Bangla sex-show tout. During the young prince Siddhartha’s journey towards enlightenment, he was met by this devil of desire. Mara inundated him with a host of naughty temptations, even offering up his own young daughters, in an attempt to lure him away from his spiritual path. To fend off the overwhelming feelings of lust, longing and hunger, Siddhartha sat in meditation and pointed the fingers of his right hand down towards the ground, summoning the earth goddess Toranee. A statue of Toranee is housed in a shrine by the steps to the Big Buddha. Wringing her long hair, Toranee released a flood of water that washed Mara away, helping clear the way for Siddhartha to become the Buddha, the Enlightened One. Though Phuket’s Big Buddha project is no stranger to scepticism and controversy, one thing is certain: those of us who might feel lost in paradise at times now have a gentle, guiding beacon to look for in the sky.
Phuket Big Buddha Facts Width : 25.45 metres at the base. Height : 45 metres, making it 10 metres taller than Christ the in Rio de Janeiro and nearly as tall as New York’s Statue of Liberty, which is 46 metres from foot to torch. Made with : Reinforced concrete adorned with white jade Burmese arble. Daily visitors : As many as 1,500 in high season.
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Swinging high up in the trees is not just for monkeys, as now there is this amazing place in Chalong, high up in the trees over Wat Luang Pu Supa where you really can have the adventure of a lifetime. There is fun in this natural envir environment for all ages from young kids to grandparents. With so many different activities to test your skills, there is no sho shortage of thrills, challenges and sheer excitement to be enjoyed enjoy by all ages. so enjoyable as you Safety is what makes the challenges challe know that you are alw always in good hands. The Phuket are highly team at Xtrem Aventures Ave trained and the safet safety briefings that are given before you can set foot fo on the many different The equipment is challenges, are really impressive. imp European standard and has been of the highest Europea highly skilled French specialists put together by high who have installed installe over 10 adventure parks for some of the biggest worldwide names in holiday enjoyment. These are the same certified harnesses, karabiners, pulleys and ropes karabin some of the world’s highest used by climbers on so peaks and the equipme equipment is certified to the most stringent international standards. You can enjoy the thrills without worr worrying about spills. Experience the excitement of swinging through excitem the trees, walking on a tightrope high above the ground, yet in comple complete safety, riding an aerial runway down thro through the trees, climbing across huge nets just like a spider, tree climbing on the highest trees in Asia, flying on a p pulley-way or just bouncing around on the huge net aro playground, with a over 60 different stations to
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choose from. There is even a cafĂŠ/rest-stop where parents can relax and watch their kids having the time of their lives in this safe and secure environment. School groups to company team building, birthday parties to family outings will all have a ball and be surprised at what they can achieve! Couples will enjoy the bonding experience of having so much fun together. Being a challenging outdoor activity, participants should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Running shoes or trainers are the most sensible footwear. For obvious reasons, skirts and dresses are not advisable and long hair must be tied back for safety. There is a minimum height requirement of 120cm and maximum weight of 130kg all for participants' safety. The Park is open from 9:30am to 5:30pm and it is advisable to arrive before 3pm as the course can take up to 3 hours.
For more information Phuket Tree Adventures Co., Ltd. 54/17 Moo 6, Chaofa Road West, Chalong Tel: +66 (0)76 383689 Mobile: +66 (0)81 536 8909 Email: info@xtremadventuresphuket.com Web: www.xtremadventuresphuket.com
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Things to do Phuket has plenty of choices when it comes to places to see and things to do. This month we’d like to offer you a guide to some activities which will give you an insight into Phuket’s cultural side away from the usual tourist attractions. We hope that this may enhance your holiday experience and perhaps persuade you to return in the future. Phuket Thai Hua Museum The oldest Chinese school in Phuket, Thai Hua School was built in 1911 and has now become the Thai Hua Museum, serving as a community and exhibition centre for baba arts and culture. The museum is a two-storey building with the upper level balconied internally to look down on the ground floor. Many of the exhibits and artifacts relate to the art and culture of China. Some of the old schoolrooms still remain as they were in the past with old school desks and photographs of former students. The Phuket Thai Hua Museum is on Krabi road. It’s open on Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 8pm. Entrance is free. It's certainly worth a visit.
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Much of Phuket’s development has taken place in the last ten years and the building style is resolutely modern – some say, stridently so; but parts of Phuket City are little changed from a hundred years ago. At that time the island was a busy trading port and supported a thriving tin mining industry. The then captains of industry built their prestigious homes in the Sino-Portuguese style. Narrow housefronts ornately decorated with red and gold, the mystic signs representing sacred guardians of the access, yielded to storied accommodations with tall ceilings and interiors often incorporated delightful gardens. Nowadays the streets in the Chinese quarter have transformed themselves into busy thoroughfares featuring antique shops, speciality restaurants and more. Well worth a visit.
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Massage You could be dreaming of a tropical oasis, under the palm trees, listening to the waves lap onto the beach whilst having a gentle and soothing massage. Take your pick, it could be a foot massage, a body scrub or even a full course aromatherapy course lasting 3 hours or more. This is heaven. more than massage services. Be aware that prices, and standards of service, vary widely. You could pay as little as 150 baht for an hour of massage or indulge in a comprehensive massage-beauty treatment-body scrub package costing 8,000 baht or more. You could also get more than you bargained for, depending on your choice of establishment. For the majority of people, a massage session will be enjoyable and beneficial. There are however, some serious health troubles that could result from improper treatments or poor hygiene. To avoid such dangers, be choosy in selecting the establishment, and if you do it cheap, follow the advice below. Most of the better massage outlets are designed in soothing, natural tones and textures and a fragrant smell of incense or burning oil usually emanates the rooms. There’s generally an unhurried pace, and you’ll be given plenty of time to shower, settle in and make yourself comfortable before your session begins. The best part of it all is that getting a good massage in Phuket is easy. Either ask a Thai female friend who was trained by her mother and for years gave dad a massage in the evenings, or go to one of the many establishments around the island offering massage services. Massage is very popular on the island as more and more spa and massage centres open, some of which look more like 5star hotels and others which, whilst cheaper, offer
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Ideally, your therapist will discuss the treatment with you before it begins but this is not always done, especially at smaller, less expensive places where staff may have had minimal training and cannot communicate with you, unless you are fluent in Thai. If you have a health problem, such as a bad back, arthritis or a skin condition, let your therapist know, and be strict about not aggravating it.
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Useful info Massage of walking on people’s backs. Applying continued pressure over the femoral arteries in the groin area to stop the blood flow to the legs, whilst eliciting a pleasant sensation once the blood flow is restored to the legs is dangerous. It has and can cause blood clots and serious health complications. Blood will coagulate and clot if it is stopped. Your therapist should never massage the front of your neck, near the carotid arteries or voice box. Massaging this area can cause your heart rate to drop to dangerous levels.
If you’re having a Thai massage, your therapist will normally follow a set routine and will not deviate from this routine unless you demand it. It’s traditional, and the routine is handed down from generation to generation, and at each teaching school from teacher to student. In small massage places giving traditional Thai massage, your therapist maybe uncomfortable if you interrupt her routine. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, ensure you do not overdo the stretching and exercising and if chest pain presents, cease the treatment immediately. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, ensure that the herbs and massage oils will not cause a reaction. You can always test them first, by adding a test to your inner forearm and leave it on for 20-30 minutes. If the site becomes red, inflamed or irritated, cease using it. In less reputable establishments, do not believe what is listed on the bottle or container is actually in the container. Cheap substitutes are often used as well as being watered down or have had other additives added.
Improperly applied stretches can also lead to injury or pain in muscles and joints. I know of many clients who whilst having a Thai massage were asked by their therapist if the massage was too painful, and instead of saying yes, and possibly to avoid upsetting the masseuse, they came away with deep bruising and soft tissue injuries. Pain is your body telling you that something is not right. Heavy pain during a massage, is just not right. Deep tissue massage can also aggravate deep-vein thrombosis (blood clotting) or damage skin, muscles or internal organs. The cleanliness of most massage establishments is of a high standard, but beware that bacteria can spread rapidly if hygienic standards are not maintained. There is a risk of catching skin and soft tissue diseases, eye, ear and urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis or more serious diseases. In cheaper establishments, bedding is not changed, therapists do not practice good personal hygiene and some have communicable diseases.
Bone cracking in the neck, back, fingers and other areas is also common in many massages, particularly Thai massage. I and many orthopedic surgeons would recommend against the therapeutic value of this bone cracking as serious injury can and frequently does occur. This also applies to the practice
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