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2,000 sq m showroom Complete home fit-outs Contract packages to your budget Loose or built-in to your own design Huge selection of flat bamboo furniture Reclaimed teakwood furniture Extensive range indoor outdoor furniture Comprehensive range of patio furniture Sealy, and hotel mattresses Extensive range of fabrics, towels, bed linen Curtains and window blinds View of our 2,000 sq m showroom.
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Contents
JULY 2011
Regulars Phuket Island map What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town Social Phuket People profile : Simon James Legal matters: Termination of employment in Thailand Travellers fees and annoyances Things to do in Phuket Health matters : Six Senses Phuket Raceweek Useful telephone numbers
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Yachts & Yachting Phuket tide tables : July - August 2011 Boating Classifieds Yacht charters : Sunsail All systems go for Best Asian Regatta 2011
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Cars Car sales : Sure Motors Car rentals : Pure Car Rent
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Cover photos: Top: Kitchen Appearance by Franke Bottom: 8th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 20-24 July 2011
Shopping, Dining & Leisure Franke Yacht Chefs’ Cooking Challenge Recipe : Lamb shank in rosemary sauce Dining around Phuket La Boucherie kids party Helicam : A trip to the Maldives with Soneva Gili Häfele functionality for you ISS Facility Services: Integrated Pest Management System ACG cricket and sports ground Phuket Phuket Pool Tables Phuket Cable Ski
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Spas & Health Six Senses Spa Chadasai Spa Sukko Spa Lemongrass House The Royal Spa
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Land & Property (Sales / Rentals) Wings takes off as quickest selling project Vanich Bayfront Villa Loch Palm Villas Krabi Sunset Karon Butterfly Resort Wings Green Hill Villas Banyan Tree Residences Laguna Village Nai Harn Baan-Bua 88 Land & Houses Phuket Kata Rocks Anchan Villas Eva Beach The Eva Vanilla St. James Properties Tropical Homes Real Estate CBRE Twovillas READY Phuket.Net Real Estate H3 Digital Smart Homes
Advertising enquiries mktg@image-asia.com Tel: +66 (0)76 264491
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American Independence Day Picnic 2 July @ Headstart International School Phuket
SEA Property Multihull Championship 14 - 17 July @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)
The day will see American beer, food, rides, games, band and is sponsored by the NAVY League of Phuket. Contact: David Rucker, Tel: +66 (0)87 266 7514. Email: rucker4012@gmail.com. Web: www.navyleaguephuket.org.
The fourth SEA Property Phuket Multihull Championship featuring Performance Multihulls, Corsairs and Firefly 850 One Designs will see an exciting array of 25-30 yachts on the start line and the national championship competition for the Corsair Cup. Tel: +66 (0)85 249 0823. Email: race@sea-property.com. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.
Beach Cat Race Day 3 July @ Ao Yon, Cape Panwa Classes competing in the day's race are Taipan/F16, Nacra 5.5, and Hobie Cats; all classes are welcome. Contact: Katy Gooch, Tel: +66 (0)85 215 9185. Email: phuketyouthsailing@gmail.com. Web: www.phuketyouthsailing.org.
Sports & Adventure Camp + English Camp 3 - 30 July @ British International School, Phuket Learn English or have the holiday of a lifetime in an action packed Sports Camp! Courses are available by the week, as Day Camp or Full Camp, and are open to ages 8 – 16. Contact: Christophe I. Espouy, Tel: +66 (0)76 238711 ext. 1103. Email: summer@bisphuket.ac.th. Web: www.bisphuket.ac.th.
Brazilian Soccer Schools Summer Holiday Courses 4 - 8 July @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC) The program consists of daily training with the unique FDS moves to beat players also incorporating turns, passing, juggling and core skills. Contact: Martin Hill, Tel: +66 (0)85 331 0295. Email: bssphuket@icfds.com.
Grapes and Grazing 13 - 16 July @ On Mai Khao Beach Four nights, four winemakers, four luxurious resorts! Exquisite wines from New Zealand, Australia and Italy will be paired with the cuisine of North Phuket's most creative chefs.The cost is 2,200++ Baht per person. Tel: +66 (0)76 363999. Email: events@northphuket.com. Web: www.northphuket.com.
Franke Yacht Chefs' Cooking Challenge 23 July @ Into the Moon Terrace at Evason Phuket & Bon Island The first Franke Yacht Chefs' Cooking Challenge will take place during Six Senses Phuket Raceweek (July 20 to 24), of which Franke are a Co-Sponsor. The Challenge is open to Phuket-based Yacht Chefs but spaces are limited to seven. The event will be broadcast live on Phuket FM Radio (91.5FM) from 2-4pm. Email: FTH-Info@franke.com. Web: www.phuketraceweek.com.
Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 20 - 24 July @ Evason Phuket & Bon Island A sailing event that comprises four days of international standard yacht racing and five nights of parties, the regatta is now in its eighth year. More than 35 boats and approximately 400 participants are expected to compete. Tel: +66 (0)76 264491. Email: raceweek@image-asia.com. Web: www. phuketraceweek.com.
IBAP business fair 2011 30 - 31 July @ Homeworks Phuket More than 50 exhibitors will be showcasing more than 500 different products and services. There will be new products and services; bargains and great deals; new suppliers; new businesses; program speakers; lucky draws and prize giveaways; fashion show; networking events; celebrity appearances. The fair provides exhibitors with an exposure opportunity to an estimated 4,0000 + target audience. Contact: Tel: +66 (0)86 951 8560. Email: daniel@eventsthailand.net. Web: http://ibap-phuket.org.
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Grumpy Old Men's Society (GOMS)
Regular Events British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP) Dinners are held on the first Wednesday of the month and the Pub Nights on the third Friday of the month both at 7pm. One special event in July – a Pub & Curry Evening at Karon Sea Sands Resort, Karon on the15th at 7pm. Email: socialsec@bbap.org. Web: www.bbap.org.
Rotary Club of Patong Beach Monthly Dinner Out & Family Day is on Tuesday the 5th at 7pm. Location to be announced. Weekly Meeting will be 12, 19, and 26 at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.
The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) Regular Meeting on July 8th with the topic on Arbitration, Enforcing Contracts Outside the Courtroom. Events run from 7pm. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: .www.ibap-phuket.net
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 6:45 pm. Contact: Warren Crowe, Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.
Lions Club of Patong Beach The monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact: Pinyo Kerdkantapong, Tel: +66 (0)89 871 1526. Email: info@lions-club-patong.org. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.
Island Furniture Cricket league - Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) From November to late April for the past five years, a cricket league has been run with a game almost every Sunday. Anyone who is interested in joining this very social, but still slightly competitive league (as player or supporter) contact: Anthony van Blerk, Email: avanblerk79@gmail.com.
Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)
Entertainment – July Choices
The Victron Energy Series Race 8 is on the 10th. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.
Live Bands @ Margarita Bar, Patong
Free Computer Clinic
One of the best nightlife venues located at the very beginning of Bangla Road on the corner of Rat U Thit Road. Enjoy a different line up of musicians and/or bands every night. Tel: +66 (0)76 341587. Email: petch_margarita@yahoo.com. Web: www.margaritaphuket.com.
Join ‘For Dummies’ author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic, Sundays from 10am to noon at the Sandwich Shoppes. The 3rd in Patong; the 10th in Laguna; 17, 24 and 31st in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.
Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)
Live Irish Rock @ Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub, Patong
The July lunch of the Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC) will be held on the third Tuesday. Price: 500 baht for PIWC members and 650 baht for non-Members. To book, please contact Carole Dux on +66 (0)76 200730. Email info@phuketiwc.com. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.
Nightlife and entertainment venue with an Irish theme. Every night, except for Sunday, with Neil and the Red Hot Potatoes, playing all your favourite 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.
Chicky Net - The Social Network for Women in Thailand
Disco on the Sand @ Stereo Lab, Surin beach
Chicky Net is the online social network for women who have either relocated to Thailand or who are visiting for a specific period of time. Email:info@chickynet.com. Web: www.chickynet.com.
Stereo Lab is the disco on the sand at Surin Beach. There’s also a DJ booth and a dance floor. Upstairs there are private lounges with sofas and pillows to crash out on. Web: www.stereolabphuket.com...
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Upcoming Movies
Central Festival Phuket, Tel: +66 (0)76 209000 Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Tel: +66 (0)76 600555
DARK OF THE MOON
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER
(Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)
(Action, Adventure) Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell
Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Tyrese Gibson
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime take on the evil Decepticons. They become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends.
A brave young soldier, Steve Rogers, undergoes experiments for a US army Super Soldier program. The military transforms him into a human weapon, but then decide to put him to use as an army celebrity. When a Nazi plot reveals itself he becomes Captain America. Later, during a mission to Germany to stop his archenemy, The Red Skull, from launching rockets at the allies, he sacrifices himself and winds up frozen in ice for almost six decades!
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS 2
LARRY CROWNE
( Action, Adventure, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson
(Comedy, Drama, Romance) Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Gugu Mbatha-Raw
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.
After being downsized as a leader at a big company, Larry Crowne heads to college to start over and becomes part of an outcast community looking for a better future. He develops a crush on his teacher The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled comes to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live.
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Off Phuket Events
Upcoming Events
Tak Bat Dok Mai Festival
AUGUST 2011
14 – 16 July @ Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Phra Phutthabat, Saraburi
1 – 31
Nayok Pomelo and Community Enterprise Products Fair, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Nayok
1 - 30 Sep
Cha-Am / Hua Hin Golf Festival @ Prachuap Khiri Khan
19 - 20
Charming Miracle of Laem Tan Seafood Festival, Chon Buri
26 - 27
Hua Hin Jazz Festival, Hua Hin Beach
20 - 28
Hua Hin Regatta, Hua Hin
This ritual stands out from the merit-making activities conducted in the other parts of Thailand because in addition to the offerings of cooked rice, food, incense, candles and other conventional sacred items, the festivall includes offerings of Dok Khao Phansa flowers that only come into bloom during the Buddhist Lent, hence the origin of its name. Some villagers call the flower Dok Yung Thong (golden peacock) or Dok Hong Thong (golden swan flower). The "Tak Bat Dok Mai" floral merit-making ceremony is performed at the Wat Phra Buddhabat Woramahaviharn – Shrine of the Holy Footprint, a highly revered ancestral place of worship and a national landmark. Event highlights such as Merit making with steamed rice, Processions of candles, Buddha images and long drums and Merit making with flowers. Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Lop Buri Office, Tel: +66 (0)36 422768-9. Email: tatlobri@tat.or.th. Chiang Rai Candle Festival
16 July @ Tung park and Koam Chiangrai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai Province
SEPTEMBER 2011
The festival highlights local cultural and traditional conservation. There is a parade and activities, which include the large candle contest for the most beautiful and Lanna Music performances.
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Hyatt Open Golf Tournament 2011
Centennial Memorial Day of Koh Si Chang, Chon Buri
16 - 17 July @ Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
OCTOBER 2011
Organised by Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, this event will allow you to enjoy the charm of Hua Hin as a destination, experience the ultimate relaxation and authentic hospitality at the Hyatt Regency and be excited and challenged by the golf tournament. There will be two rounds of golf - with a shotgun start at 12pm on Saturday and at 8am on Suday. All participants will get the chance to win fantastic prizes. Contact: Monrudee Paisarnpreukkul, Tel: +66 (0)32 521234.
Until 16
Bangkok's International Festival of Dance & Music, Bangkok
Until 31
Pattaya Golf Festival, Pattaya
Until 31
Snakebird Watching Festival, Baan Klong Malagor school, Sa Kaeo
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Legends of Liverpool Tour, Phuket
28 - 30
Asian Hospitality Travel Show, Phuket
Pattaya Marathon 2011
17 July @ Pattaya Beach Road, Chonburi Racing competitions, including wheelchairs, quarter-marathon, half-marathon, and marathon. Both Thai and international persons are allowed to participate. Contact: Pattaya Metropolitan Administration, Tel. +66 (0)38 253127 - 9, Call Center 1337. Web: www.pattaya-marathon.com. Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya office Tel: +66 (0)38 427667, +66 (0)38 428750..
Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.
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Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
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
Bay Hotel Cape Panwa Hotel Deang Plaza Hotel
Restaurants and Cafés @beach Food Loft Ocean Plaza, Beach Road Bit'in Restaurant Jungceylon Coyote Beach Road Irish Times Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road Jean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar Rat-U-Thit Road Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Rat-U-Thit Road La Boucherie Restaurant Sawatdirak Road Mai Thai Bar Soi Eric Molly Malone's Beach Road MoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, Patong 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 Thai Basecamp Soi Paradise Inn The Coffee Club Jungceylon
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PATONG AREA
Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Montri Road
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 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 Bougainvillea Hotel Patak Road, Kata-Karon CC Blooms Soi 10, Patak Road, Karon Evason Phuket & Bon Island Viset Road, Rawai La Gondola Restaurant Guest House Thaina Road, Kata Center Kata Beach Spa Resort 95 Pakbang Road, Kata Mom Tri's Boathouse Koktanode 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 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
Amazon Café Chaofa West Road, Chalong Anchor Bar and Restaurant Thai Na Road, Kata Ao Chalong Yacht Club Soi Phon Chalong, Chalong 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 The Coffee and Sandwich Shop Soi Casa Del Sol, Kata Road, Kata
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 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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Social Phuket What WAS on in Phuket Absolut Kee Sunset Party @ Kee Plaza Patong
Top of the rock by Hard Rock International
(From left) Paparwin Pachantabutr, Owner of Nouille restaurant @ KEE Plaza; Samornpun Somnam, Executive Director for KEE Plaza; Tanapong Somnam, Executive Director for KEE Plaza; Supa Somnam, KEE Plaza Deputy to Managing Director and Surasak Somnam, Managing Director of KEE Plaza.
Manatsavinee Gestin and Yupaporn Kaewsawee (right), Junior Account Executive Pernod Ricard Thailand together with Thai rock band Modern Dog
WAVE-opening of the Kalim Kinetic Art Fair
(From left) Yupaporn Kaewsawee, Junior Account Executive Pernod Ricard Thailand and friend.
(From left) Isabelle Becker and Casey Underwood (From left) Ngamsiri Saebang, Sales & Marketing Executive, IMAGE asia; Niphatcha Wichainbun, Web Marketing, IMAGE asia; Praewprawlin Inchomchuen, Sales & Marketing Manager, IMAGE asia; Mandy Anchayaporn, Assistant Director of Sales, Royal Phuket Yacht Club; Preuksa Sukkasem, Executive Editor, Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle and Monsisha Kaenpetch, Sales Administration Manager, IMAGE asia
SALA Bowling Night SALA Phuket Resort and Spa recently celebrated their 2nd annual social event “SALA Bowling Night� at Big C Phuket with a fun-filled night of amusement, team spirit and prizes! (From left) Tibor Baan, FB Manager and Jon Ashenden, General Manager.
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Social Phuket What WAS on in Phuket Central Festival Phuket New Look Celebration Central Festival Phuket New Look Celebration Party – under the theme “Fashion and the Show” – joined by Thai celebrities.
Marriott Southern Sports Day 2011 Courtyard by Marriott resorts in Phuket recently hosted the Marriott Southern Sports Day 2011 with eight Marriott hotels in southern Thailand taking part in the event at the Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus.
(From left) Om Akapan, Thai hot celebrity; Wilaiporn Pitimanaaree, General Manager of Central Festival Phuket; Tunyaratt Achariyachai, Phuket Senator; Pramuke Achariyachai, Finland’s Honorary Consulate General in Phuket; Piyawan Leelasompop, Vice President of Marketing at Central Department Store and Ploy Chermarn, Thai hot celebrity.
Seara Grand Opening (From left) CJ Prieur, Director Southern Thailand - Seara International; John "Lucky" Micchia from "Just Sofas" and winner of the Grand Prize that evening (One Life Fitness Home Cross Trainer valued at Baht 150,000); George Foose, Executive Director - Seara International; Patrick Dean, Executive Director Seara International and Gene Harper, General Manager Life Fitness Asia Pacific.
(From left) Peerapong Polpramoon, President of Phuket Reporters Club; Estelita Sebeto, General Manager, Phulay Bay - A Ritz-Carlton Reserve; Panjit Howe, Country Director of HR, Marriott Thailand; Theera Kanjana, Cluster General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket; Jason Nuell, General Manager, Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa; Tony Pedroni, General Manager, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa and Ty Matthew Collins, General Manager, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Baan Tak r Kard Launch Party @ Brasserie Developers of Baan Tak r Kard tropical town homes in Talang threw a launch party at Phuket Brasserie on May 27.
(From left) Patida Hongsakul, Jiraporn Charat, Narrimon Berowsky and Sunchai Nuengsit, Director, Living Vis Co.
(From left) Kim Khamzint; Elena Volkova and Gulu Lalvani
(From left) Phuket Brasserie owner Alain Tabruyn (left) welcomes Sunchai Nuengsit, Director, Living Vis Co. (right)
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Wings Takes Off As Quickest Selling Project You imagine,we inspire
The charm of Old Phuket Town’s 18th century architecture has been inspiration to the artistically inclined for generations. It also proved a popular theme of improvisation for the designers of Wings, a new residential estate of singlebedroom pool villas near the west coast of Phuket.
“We gave the architects and designers a free reign to create an exclusive community of contemporary single-story abodes inspired by the colonial architecture found around Old Phuket Town and the streets of sister towns in Penang and Malacca, Malaysia,” said Mr Wirachai.
When Phuket-based property developers the Two Villas Group integrated the old-town charm of Phuket Town into Wings pool villas, they instantly won the hearts of property buyers, who snapped up all but one of all the available homes in Phase I within three months of the project’s launch.
“In fact, the principle exterior colour chosen for Wings homes was a stunning ocean blue, emulating the façade of one of the elegant colonial-era mansions in Penang, which has given Wings homes a uniquely fresh and vibrant character,” he said.
Two Villas Group Managing Director Khun Wirachai Pranveerapaibool said Wing’s overwhelming success was down to an ideal location near Laguna resort, affordability as a starter or holiday home, and most of all, a fresh architectural approach to a traditional theme.
As with colonial architecture, the designers gave the modern Wings homes a classic touch of class while keeping things practical and making the most of the tropical climate, to offer stylish private pool villas at affordable prices.
Wings’ rapid sales success was also bolstered with a series of workshop tours of Old Phuket Town, jointly organised by Phuket Heritage Trails (www. phuketheritagetrails.com) and the Two Villas Group, which gave participants a deeper insight into the little-known historical nooks and crannies of Old Phuket Town and the inspiration behind the chic new home designs.
“These are new homes with an old story. Just like traditional Paranakan houses, natural light is allowed to fill the rooms. The front entrance opens to a highceiling hall with an oriental backdrop, which leads to the spacious bedroom and en-suite bathroom,” said Two Villas Group Marketing Director Kanokpan Pranveerapaibool. With many high-end features, including a private pool along an entire side of the home and a roof-top patio for under THB 6 million, Wings homes are very competitively priced when you compare what you would pay for a much smaller condominium unit, for example,” said Khun Kanokpan. Wings is the 28 residential development by the Two Villas Group, which also offers a complete range of integrated property services with Two Villas Holiday and Two Villas Ready, listing fully-furnished houses for sale in Phuket. With all but one of the units sold in Wings Phase I, 14 more pool-villa units in Phase II are now on the market. Wings and other Two Villas properties Website: www.twovillas.com Contact the sales team. Tel: 083-5955255 Email: wings@twovillas.com. 27 C2
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Simon James Simon James is the International Race Office for, amongst others, this month's Six Senses Phuket Raceweek regatta. He sees huge potential for Phuket becoming a venue for professional sailing championships. Where were you born and what were you involved in before arriving on Phuket? I'm from Cardiff in Wales. I studied computer science but also drama and photography as I wanted to work for the BBC but, due to government cutbacks, never quite got there. I was interested in micro computers and set up the UK’s first high-street outlet for home computers. Suppliers would arrive with a carload of computer games and by lunchtime all were sold. With the development of the Macintosh, I then worked with Apple Computers for 10 years. When did you arrive on Phuket? In 1992, I took a three month sabbatical, which lasted three years, skippering yachts in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. During this time I got to know the team at Sunsail well. In 1995, they asked me to come to Phuket as a skipper to help set up the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Sailing School and I ended up as their Asia Sales and Marketing Manager. Why did you decide to stay on Phuket? South East Asia has some amazing sailing destinations, so is an ideal place to be based. There are many new Asian sailing events in places like Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China. So what does your job involve? I'm an International Race Officer for the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) based in the UK. I'm like a referee or the conductor of an orchestra. I do everything from small events to the Olympics. For example, in one month last year I did regattas in five countries. I act as a consultant to create a template, if the event organisers require it, to run the regatta to the correct standards. Or I could advise on the types of boats, find volunteers, run seminars and train on the water staff. Hopefully, as a result of this type of work, more local Thais and foreigners will get more experience at running their own regattas. What about your management/leadership style? I think of each event almost like a start-up where we can create something unique. I try to build what I do around the people taking part, who often pay a lot of money to be there. They want value for money. What satisfaction do you get from doing this job? Seeing new events develop. Since the Asian Boating Awards and the Asian Marine Boating Awards started I've been associated with at least one of the winning entries every year. This year, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek won the Best Asian Regatta 2011. Where do you live? I've been renting a house in Kathu for 10 years. Why do you stay in Kathu? Kathu's central. There's easy access to Phuket Town and everywhere else. What do you do besides work and sail? I cycle and enjoy photography. I also rent a place at Khanon, near Koh Samui, which is a great area for cycling. While travelling I also take a lot of photographs, many of which are used in travel brochures and publications like the Southeast Asia Pilot and the World Cruising Guide. Why type of car do you drive? A 10-year-old Ford Mondeo that I've had for five or six years. Are you married with children? No, but my Thai partner Kae and I have been together for 11 years. Kae runs the administration side of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. She also helped run The Bay Regatta - Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi this year. What do you particularly like about Phuket? The defining thing is it's the best of boating worlds. You can always find a deserted island where you're the only people there. Phuket has a good marine infrastructure and there are not many things you can't get done here.
What do you dislike about Phuket? Increased traffic, although that's relative. One thing that spoils it is that there are not many restaurants and bars actually on the beach. There's always a road between them. What are you favourite places? On a yacht going out of Ao Chalong Bay. I don’t spend a lot of time in Patong these days. I like the North Coast area. What hobbies do you have? Computers and, as I mentioned before, photography. I set up websites within the sailing industry. I'd like to do a sailing podcast. Do you support any charities? Most regattas in Thailand are non profit making and linked to charitable projects. Where do you see the future of Phuket sailing going? We're slowly earning a reputation around the world for our regattas. I think Thailand will eventually become a destination for professional championships. We're gradually getting the facilities and we have great hospitality. We're putting Phuket on the yachting map. How do you go about achieving this objective? We should establish a Phuket template. For example the Ao Chalong Yacht Club has just established a sailing school to teach skills like navigation. People here need to get the right qualifications and we need to build infrastructure. Hopefully we can work with the local authorities to put in the infrastructure. We need to show the world that we have both the facilities and the expertise here in Phuket.
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2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.8
2.2 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.4
1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.9
1.4 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.4
1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0
1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.2 1.0
1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.2
2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.7
2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3
3.0 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.1 2.9
3.3 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.3
3.3 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.4
3.0 3.3 3.5 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.3
2.6 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.8
2.0 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2
1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.5
1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0
1.0 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.7
1.2 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.8
1.6 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.6 1.2
2.1 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.2 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.8
2.5 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4
2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9
2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.1
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2.7 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1
2.3 2.6 3.0 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.6
1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9
1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.2
0.9 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.7 0.8
0.9 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.7
1.3 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.0
1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.5
2.5 2.1 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.2
3.1 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.3 2.9
3.5 3.3 2.9 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.4
3.5 3.5 3.3 2.9 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.5
3.2 3.4 3.4 3.2 2.9 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.3
2.6 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7
1.9 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1
1.2 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3
0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.8
0.6 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.5
0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.8 1.4 0.9 0.7
1.4 1.0 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.6 1.2
2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.2 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9
2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.6 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.6
3.1 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.2
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Voted ‘Best Asian Regatta 2011’ at the annual Asia Boating Awards in Hong Kong, the eighth edition of Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, running from 20-24 July 2011 at Evason Phuket & Bon Island on Phuket’s southeast coast, looks like it’s in for a bumper year. Phuket Raceweek is only the second of Thailand’s six regattas to win the prestigious ‘Best Regatta’ award. With a record 37 confirmed entries already in the bag by mid-June (compared to a total 38 entries in 2010), organisers and rights owners Image Asia Events Co., Ltd. are expecting to beat all previous entry levels. “We always get a rush of entries nearer the regatta, so the early signs are excellent for a strong fleet this year,” said Image Asia’s MD, Grenville Fordham. Confirmed entries include several first-timers, led by David Ross’s brand new Ker 40 pure racing yacht, KukuKERchu, which will debut at Phuket Raceweek 2011. Responding to the ‘Best Regatta’ win, Fordham commented: “Naturally, we’re delighted with the ‘Best Regatta’ accolade, which reflects what our participants have been telling us for the past several years.” On the sponsorship front, Phuket Raceweek has scored a first in Thailand; Mount Gay Rum – the oldest brand of rum in the world and sponsor of 120 regattas worldwide – has chosen Six Senses Phuket Raceweek as the launch platform for the brand in Thailand. The launch will take place at the regatta’s opening party, with a Caribbean buffet and entertainment – and plenty of Mount Gay rum. “We’re honoured to have been selected by Mount Gay Rum as the launch event of their celebrated brand in Thailand, and delighted to be the first regatta in Southeast Asia to be able to offer participants the coveted Mount Gay ‘Red Cap’ – a symbol of the passion, spirit and identity that unite the seafaring family,” said Fordham.
Kittipat Chaiyakul, Marketing Director for Remy Cointreau, Mount Gay’s parent company, added: "Since its origin, Mount Gay Rum has been intimately linked to the sailing world. We’re delighted to support Six Senses Phuket Raceweek for the first time.” On the water, this year’s event will count a couple of well-known ‘yachting personalities’, Dee Caffari and Paul Larsen. In 2006 Dee became the first woman to sail solo, non stop, around the world against the prevailing winds and currents and was awarded an MBE in recognition of her achievement. More recently, she competed in the 2008/9 Vendée Globe – a gruelling race around the world, non-stop and alone – crossing the finish line in 6th place out of an original fleet of 30 competitors. In June of the same year, Dee and an all-female crew went on to smash the mono-hull speed record around Britain and Ireland. Dee will race on board the Andaman Cabriolet catamaran, Niña. Paul Larsen has a history of sailing some of the wildest and fastest boats ever to grace the oceans and is project leader of the Vestas Sailrocket team, which is currently preparing in Namibia for an attempt at the ‘Outright World Speed Sailing Record’. Paul was a member of Pete Goss’s ill-fated Team Philips and his many achievements include a winning nonstop circumnavigation in the Oryx Quest and a double handed lap of Britain with Pete Goss on a 30 foot Seacart trimaran. Paul will be racing on the Andaman Cabriolet catamaran, Da Vinci.
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Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011
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World-renowned yachtswoman, Dee Caffari will race on the Andaman Cabriolet Niña (above left), while Paul Larsen, currently in the middle of an attempt for the Outright World Speed Sailing Record, will skipper the Andaman Cabriolet Da Vinci (above right). Dee Caffari is attending the regatta as Six Senses 'Sailing Ambassador'.
Back onshore, participants will be treated to the regatta’s hallmark 5-star buffet parties, free flow regatta bar, courtesy of Siam Winery & Mount Gay, and great entertainment – although this year with a difference. In response to feedback from previous years’ racers, two of the parties will start early and finish early. On these days, sailors will be welcomed ashore at the Evason regatta venue with a full free-flow bar from 3pm until 7pm, with a prizegiving at 5pm and buffet at 5.30pm. These two ‘easy’ nights offer a break for exhausted sailors between the Mount Gay Launch Party, the hugely popular Da Vinci off-site party after the first day’s racing and the extravagant final night party and series prizegiving. An addition to the onshore fun and games this year comes from Cosponsor, Franke. The Switzerland-based international kitchen equipment supplier, which also sponsors the Alinghi America’s Cup team, is celebrating 100 years in business with its regatta sponsorship and is staging a cooking competition (broadcast live on Phuket Radio 91.5FM) at Evason exclusively for those unsung heroes – the yacht charter cooks of Phuket. To find out more about this competition with some fabulous prizes on offer, contact FTH-Info@franke.com. Entry deadline 10 July. Perhaps of more direct interest to regatta participants, Co-sponsor QBE Insurance will liven up the skippers’ briefing with a 20,000 Baht contribution to someone’s regatta entry fee – no claim forms required! Last but not least, there’s the ‘explosion’ of the skipper’s bag… “We’re in the process of calculating the value of the traditional bags this year and are confident that the value will exceed the cost of entry to the regatta!” said Fordham.
In addition to the mandatory Sailing Instructions, the Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011 skippers’ bag (actually three bags – a kitbag by Rodenstock, a document case by Nautica and a Quantum bag) will be packed with Rodenstock sunglasses, Nautica T-shirts and polo shirts, Gybe caps for every participant, the coveted Mount Gay red cap, a B&G cap, a Franke dry bag, top-of-the-line Nivea suncare products and beer coolers by Paul Poole and Andaman Cabriolet. “Unfortunately, there won’t be a bottle of Mount Gay Rum in every bag,” said Fordham, adding, “but participants will be the first in Thailand to be able to buy a bottle – and every purchase will be accompanied by a Mount Gay red cap (while stocks last).”
For more information on the regatta: www.phuketraceweek.com email: raceweek@image-asia.com For more information on sponsorship opportunities: www.paulpoole.co.th/phuketraceweek email: paul@paulpoole.co.th, aruwan@paulpoole.co.th (Thai speaking) Marketing support by Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd
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แฟรงกี้ผูนำระบบเครื่องครัว ไดจัดงานเฉลิมฉลองครบรอบ 100 ป ในงาน Six Senses Phuket Raceweek และไดจัดงานสำหรับเชฟบนเรือยอชตที่สนใจประลองฝมือในการ ทำอาหาร ที่ Evason จ. ภูเก็ต (หาดราไวย) ในวันพฤหัสที่ 23 กรกฎาคม 2554 เชฟบนเรือยอชตทั้งหมด 7 ทาน** จะมีการแขงขันเพื่อชิงถวยรางวัลจาก บ. แฟรงกี้ ซึ่งมีรางวัลเปนเงินสดและอื่นๆ อีกมากมาย ผูชนะการแขงขันในครั้งนี้จะถูกคัดเลือกโดย เชฟเซเลปคนไทย "เชฟฟาง" และ "เชฟฝายฟู" จากรายการทีวี "ครัวอินดี้" ทางชอง ททบ.5 เชฟบนเรือยอชตที่สนใจสามารถทำการลงทะเบียน (โดยแนบรายละเอียดสั้นๆ ของที่ทำงาน, อายุ และประสบการณ) ไดที่ : FTH-Info@franke.com กอนวันที่ 10 กรกฎาคม 2554 ** เชฟบนเรือยอชตผูเขารวมงาน Phuket Raceweek 2011 หรือทำงานที่จังหวัดภูเก็ตเทานั้น
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Recipe
Lamb Shank
in rosemary sauce : serves 4 Ingredients • 4 pcs of lamb shank
• 3 dl of red wine
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 6 dl of lamb stock
• 1 small carrot
• 2 pcs bay leaves
• 2 onions
• 10 cl of extra virgin olive oil
• 40 gm of fresh rosemary
• 4 basil leaves
Pan fry the carrots slowly with butter, add sugar, salt, pepper and curry powder; keep the carrots slightly crunchy. Dress the mashed potatoes and carrot glaze in the centre of the plate. Place the shank on top of mashed potatoes, spread the sauce around and decorate with fresh rosemary and fresh basil.
Side dish of mashed potatoes • 600 gm of big potatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 80 gm of butter
• 10 cl of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pcs of bay leaf
• Salt, pepper and nutmeg
Side dish of glazed carrots • 200 gm of carrot • 30 gm of butter
• Salt, pepper, sugar and curry powder
Roast the lamb shank slowly in an oven until a golden colour. Add the carrot, onion and garlic and roast the aromatic garnish for 10 minutes. Degrease the pan, add the red wine, lamb stock, bay leave and 3/4 of fresh rosemary. Add seasoning, cover and cook for 150 to 180 minutes on very low heat. Turn the shank every 30 minutes. Remove the lamb shank, filter the sauce, adjust seasoning and keep warm. Meat must fall off bone easily. Cook the potatoes in salted water. Add 1 glove of garlic, bay leave and cook until soft. Drain the potatoes remove the bay leaf, mash the potatoes, add the butter, olive oil, crushed pepper and nutmeg. Keep warm.
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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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Around Phuket The Royal Kitchen
Chinese (Cantonese)
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. 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.
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.
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.
Ask him about daily food specials as well as wine suggestions. Salvatore offers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines.
Divine dishes in a traditional Chinese setting with unsurpassed views make The Royal Kitchen a dining venue to savour.
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
Open daily 11-14:00, 18-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340666 25th floor, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa www.royalparadise.com
Salvatore’s
75 C2
Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Town www.salvatorestaurant.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
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Climax Restaurant
123 D4
Muean Ngern Road south end of Patong www.baanyindee.com
74 G5
International
Climax Pool Dining & Music Lounge is located on the roof top of Patong’s newest design resort, 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. Jose Luis Duran Sanles, the Director of Food and Beverage in Absolute Resorts & Hotels offers an extensive seductive and sensual western and Thai fusion menu along with exotic signature cocktails, which can be savoured in the al fresco setting. This ultimate high-class experience promises to arouse the senses with delectable appetizers, sumptuous seafood, succulent Climax imports, and tempting and desirable desserts. All of it with the warmest and hippest atmosphere on the island; along with the most friendly and kindest 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, Bar till 2 am | Tel: +66 (0)76 343612, +66 (0)86 855 8586 On the 5th Fl. of Absolute Bangla Suites on Bangla Road, Patong www.theclimax.net, Fb@absolutebanglasuites.com
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Around Phuket Mom Tri's Kitchen
International
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. 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. Guests can enjoy watching the sunset during happy hour from 6pm to 7pm and receive 50% discount on cocktails and beer. 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.
99 B2
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VSET
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 Fine Dining Restaurant is a night time venue with a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere. The food at PLUM is described best as “Mediterranean Fine Dining experience…down to earth”, 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 and stunning view… Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300
Open Daily 07:00-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569
Mom Tri's Villa Royale, Kata Noi
Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky Mediterranean/Tapas Bar
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff www.capesienna.com, fb@capesienna.com
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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76 Bar Drink & Dine
Fusion/Western/Thai
A smart and stylish restaurant and bar with warm ambiance that has a homey feel to it yet is a place to eat, drink and be seen, 76 Bar Drink & Dine offers a relaxing occasion. Enjoy the sophisticated selection of cocktails such as the Mojito and the Vodkatini and savour the diverse and delightful Fusion Thai and Mediterranean cuisine and the fine wines from around the world. The Carpaccio of Wagyu Beef with chanterelles, asparagus, rocket and parmesan cheese and SautĂŠed Foie Gras on toasted brioche with vanilla honey and balsamic strawberry are superb starters while the Roasted Duck Breast served with mushroom risotto, peaches and Sichuan pepper jus and Angus Tenderloin served with porcini mushroom, rosti and Sangiovase sauce as equally satisfying entrĂŠes.
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.
Top it all off with a delectable dessert! The passion fruit and mango bavaroise with a rosa regale wine and watermelon granite as well as the perfect combination of white chocolate mousse, peach and pineapple delight with a glass of selected dessert wine offers harmonious delights with which to share.
The Scaloppine Al Vino Bianco Con Patate are two appetizing escalopes with white wine served with potatoes were perfectly cooked fillets of pork.
Open daily 06:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343111
Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574
76 Bar Drink & Dine www.thenappatong.com
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For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food.
Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawai www.davinciphuket.com
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Around Phuket Baluchi
Indian
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.
Modern Mediterranean/Asian
Often the ideal dining and nightlife venue has an unsurpassed beachfront setting with views of the Andaman Sea and the setting sun at dusk. Once a house nestled on the beach and known to locals as White Box due to its colour and shape, White Box offers is now a two and a half storey building that holds an outdoor rooftop bar and both an outdoor and air conditioned dining area on the first floor. Superlative dishes such as the Pan Fried Snowfish with Porcini and White Truffle Sauce and Wagyu Beef Tartare Classic are pleasing to the eye and tantalize the taste buds. After dinner, move to the roof top bar for an after dinner cocktail and to enjoy parties with the best Dj’s from Phuket and abroad.
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.
A superlative beachside location with views of Patong Beach that has a lively social and nightlife scene, an outstanding cuisine make White Box a venue to frequent.
Open daily 13:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 292526, +66 (0)76 284555
Open daily 17:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 346271, +66 (0)76 680410
Horizon Beach Resort, Patong and Karon Soi 2 next to Karon Football Stadium www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
stay g n o l r o y Short sta ium
Condomin
This condo is located near Tesco Lotus and Central Festival and has private swimming pool and car park. One bedroom with kitchen and living room Less than 30 days includes maid service and room cleaning 1,500 THB per day. More than 30 days (minimum 6 months) 18,000 monthly excluding maid service.
Two bedroom with kitchen and living room Less than 30 days includes maid service and room cleaning 2,500 THB per day. More than 30 days (minimum 6 months) 28,000 monthly excluding maid service.
Luxury Phuket Villas Real Estate Ltd. info@luxury-phuket-villas.com www.luxury-phuket-villas.com Phuket : +66 (0)85 064 4806 Hong Kong : +852 9412 4544 China : +86 18666 857002
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White Box
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Past Novotel Resort after Sunset Resort on the beach side www.whiteboxphuket.com
Into the Sea
63 A3
Modern Logical Cuisine
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 the second year 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 Tues-Sat 18:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6
Evason Phuket & Bon Island, Rawai www.evasonphuket.com, restitsm-phuket@evasonresorts.com
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The Siam Supper Club
International
The Siam Supper Club is definitely an icon!! It screams the word. There are few places in the world that provoke such a sense of time and place. The venue is a long bar and grill that has become synonymous with the cool of a bygone age still leaving it's sophisticated imprint. It's cool... in the same way scotch on the rocks is cool. Beautiful... no glorious jazz filling the few empty spaces. One of the most interesting collections of sepia black and whites remain true to this same time and place. When one is at The Siam Supper Club, one has to give up the mantle of tourist or visitor and for a brief time assume the rank of resident or... Phuketian. For when you're at The Siam Supper Club you are well and truly placed in a subtley lit and timbered comfort zone where a cocktail is still a cocktail damn it, the wines are big and the fabulous food reminds you of how things used to be. Ah! The tropics!
Rossovivo Pizza Pasta Grill
Italian
Aptly named for its stylish and tasteful red interior, Rossovivo or red colour, is a recently opened Italian restaurant in Rawai. With its smart dÊcor and casual ambience along with a superb menu of authentic Italian cuisine, this place to dine is destined to turn heads and attract attention. Appetizers to indulge in are the Clams in garlic, lemon and white wine sauce and the Salmon Carpaccio with green peppers. Fresh seafood and accompaniments along with various Italian breads that are baked daily in the restaurant make for an unbeatable start. All the pasta is also freshly made at the restaurant and the Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese and speck and Bolognese style Tagliatelle are a delicious combination of both pasta dishes. To top off the meal, go for a dessert drink – a Lemon Sorbet with vodka. Refreshing and pleasing to the tastebuds, it'll keep you asking for more.
Big wines. Fabulous food. Great music.
Rossovivo offers smart surroundings and superb food that is reasonably priced. Try it just once and you'll certainly be back again!
Open daily 18:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 270936
Open daily 11:00-15:30, 18:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 384686
Outside the gates of Laguna at Tinlay Place www.siamsupperclub.com
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Kan Eang@pier
Fisherman Way Business Garden, Rawai www.rossovivo.asia
110 F5
Seafood/Thai
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. 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
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
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Kantok Restaurant
Enjoy our Thai classical dance show which runs everyday from 7 to 9pm 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 370000
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Burasari Patong Beach www.burasari.com
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Feature: La Boucherie Kids Party
La Boucherie
A total of 50 kids from Childwatch Phuket headed to La Boucherie Grill and Steakhouse at Royal Phawadee Village, Patong Beach, for the La Boucherie Kids Party on Thursday May 12. Claude de Crissey (pictured top right) said that he and his team made this party especially for them with the purpose to bring joy and cheer to the orphanage residents during this school holiday season. The party ran from 11:00am until 14:30pm and it was a real pleasure to watch these kids having so much fun, appreciating the small gifts and fun activities arranged for them. It was truly a humbling experience for the organiser of this event. Hearing the background stories of these kids brings tears to many people's eyes, but it’s amazing to see how they manage to smile and play like the happiest kids in the world.
Khun Zong and Khun Jit from Bozo Balloon lived up to the occasion with face painting, amazing balloon-making and games to entertain the kids. All the kids had a blast and enjoyed the Royal Phawadee Village Hotel's beautifully-shaped swimming pool as well as tasting the newly launched La Boucherie’s Kids Menu. Many thanks go to all the organisers: La Boucherie Grill and Steakhouse team, Pluto Ice Cream Phuket, Phuket Francophone, IMAGE asia and Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle, Royal Phawadee Village and All 4 Diving Academy.
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A trip to the Maldives with
Soneva Gili
Helicam photograph the Six Senses Resort on Lankanfushi Island Island, Maldives
Normally, the Helicam trips away involve many hours and sometimes days of driving to destinations around Thailand and even Malaysia. A recent trip to the Maldives changed the way our Helicam crew would normally operate. A lightweight and compact box is prepared to check-in onto a Bangkok Airways flight direct to Male, (the smallest capital city in the world). Helicam were contracted to achieve aerial marketing shots of the beautiful Resort.
Above: Helicam Pilot launching helicopter from Lankanfushi ka anfus f shi hi IIsland hi sland slan d
Soneva Gili is a short 20 minute boat ride from Male, the capital of the Maldives. It is a tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas. Soneva Gili is managed by Six Senses Resorts & Spas, who have developed and operate unique properties in the Maldives, Oman, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain and Jordan under the brand names Soneva by Six Senses. Helicam achieved the required images by using the new Autonomous (Pilotless Machine), a machine that uses onboard avionics / GPS navigation to actually fly without a pilot. Now the Helicam camera operator can actually perform aerial photography single handed with pinpoint accuracy.
Right: Eight large sharks caught on camera swimming past Helicam bungalow
To Contact Helicam: info@helicam.asia www.helicam.asia Telephone: 089 874 7464 109 B1
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Open daily 09:00 – 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. 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. 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.
“The Best Spa In Southeast Asia”
Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa Relaxing Pleasure
150 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Serenity Aromatherapy Body Massage, Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time. 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. Celebrity’s Secret
180 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Herbal Salt Body Scrub, Floral Milk Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Exclusive Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Floral Body Spray, Herbal Tea and Healthy Snack. Luxurious Desire
I was pampered with the ‘All-Soother’ package, a 2 1/2 hour experience that left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This four-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 awaken your senses. The scrub was followed by a traditional Thai massage, the pressure applied gently but firmly. "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. My last step, which came all too soon, was the Thai Herb Purifying Facial Treatment, using creams and herbs that left my face feeling smooth and glowing – and even looked good enough to eat! 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 ‘Muay Thai Chaiya’, a traditional and effective art of selfdefense. Parents who come to Sukko to relax can leave their kids at Suk Zon Kid's Club, where they will enjoy with a variety of fun yet safe activities. 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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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 Restaurant.
Location Kwang Rd.
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.
To Phuket Town
To Airport Big-C
Central Festival
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SUKKO SPA
Island Furniture & The Courtyard
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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 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
Some treatments & packages at The Royal Spa
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. 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. 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.
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
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE AT EVERY BRANCH This Privilege applies to the 14 following locations: Phuket The Royal Spa & Health Club The Royal Spa Ao Chalong Villa Resort & Spa The Royal Spa Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort The Royal Spa Ramada Resort The Royal Spa The Village Resort & Spa The Royal Spa Sugar Palm Resort & Spa The Royal Spa @ Malisa Villa Suites The Royal Spa The Beach Boutique House The Royal Spa Absolute Patong Ville Resort The Royal Spa At Panta
+66 (0)76 236663 +66 (0)76 381691 +66 (0)76 286100 +66 (0)76 396666-7 +66 (0)76 398200-5 +66 (0)76 284404 +66 (0)76 284760 +66 (0)76 333113 +66 (0)76 294500 +66 (0)76 275002-14
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
48
Yaowarat Rd.
THE ROYAL SPA
Vachira Hospital
KHAO RANG
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Bathroom Sensations
Hansa
Our new "Design Bathroom Sensations Catalogue" is a comprehensive guide for all your bathroom requirements. On more than 300 pages you find our complete sanitary product range, which may give your bathroom a harmonious and individual atomsphere, without neglecting the functional requirements.
Hansa fittings are esteemed because of their innovative design and firstclass, uncompromising quality. That is why German plumbing trade surveys “Market intern” have regularly selected Hansa as “trade partner No. 1” for years, professionals know. People cannot live without water. That is why water has always been the focal point of human culture. 5,000 years ago, there was already water supply facilities on the rivers Nile, Euphrates and Tigris. Later, the Romans developed intricate aqueduct systems and it is from this time that the forerunners of our present-day bathroom fittings originate. Since then, volumes of water have flowed through the rivers, but today we find ourselves in an age in which many people have access to perfectly designed water flow. Hansa has a part in this and we are pleased that water can speak to you through our bathrooms.
Emco This German company presents a consequently developed and sensibly supplemented product spectrum for bathrooms. The innovations support the architectural and functional optimizing of all product sectors, which include an innovative, function orientated module system; exclusive illuminated mirror fitted cupboards as well as high quality and tasteful bathroom accessories. Aquasys Modern - is our very individual attitude towards things. The courage to leave old style away. The Aquasys latest modern design water taps which will be introduced to you at Häfele follow this principle. That’s the beauty of simplicity not leaving anything out, not adding anything. Keeping down the cost and keeping up the expressive power and quality. Aquasys give us the possible choice. This new designed water tap is a charm for purism looking for order. These pave the way to modern accents. Let this be your way.
HOESCH by Phillippe Starck
For more information 81 Moo 5, Chalermprakiet Ror–9 Rd., T. Vichit, A. Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: +66 (0)76 304460 Fax: +66 (0)76 304468 Web: www.hafele.co.th
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Integrated Pest Management System The ISS Group was founded in Copenhagen in 1901 and has since grown to become the world’s leading Facility Services Company. ISS is currently present in over 52 countries and has over 25 years experience in Thailand.
• Termite Control
Our Services • Pest Control ISS Pest Control uses proprietary formulas of residual chemicals, gels, baits and fogging treatment to effectively control crawling and flying insects. All chemicals adopted by ISS Pest Control meet international safety standards. Whilst having a lasting effect, treatments are safe to the environment and to humans.
• Rodent Control Difference control techniques are used to eliminate rodents. Chemical control using baits, physical control in the from of traps are sticky boards are most commonly deployed. Glue traps are effective alternatives in areas where food sources are abundant and therefore weaken bait attraction. As part of our complete services, regular rodent control inspections are carried out to replace baits and reposition traps and arrange the discreet removal of trapped or dead rodents.
Professionally qualified ISS Termite Inspectors provide a room-to-room examination of all timber components to detect damaged wood or possible termite infestation with advanced termite detecting devices. If termite infections are suspected, chemical treatment or termite intercepting & baiting systems will be applied to ensure all termite colonies are exterminated.
• Landscaping Services With our skilled and motivated ISS staff, we can provide flexible solution that is adapted to every customer's needs. We can design and construct a wide range of Landscaping Service i.e. Design and Construction of Landscaping, Green Area Construction and Plant Relocation, Daily Maintenance tasks to clean and clear. The clients will obtain economies of scale by adding this service. Often, time and resources are wasted because tasks are delegated to a range of different suppliers and partners. ISS Property Services can provide of a long list of services that contribute to optimizing the value of a company’s property services budget. Our services can be combined in innumerous ways, as selected services or as a complete solution focusing on resource optimization, efficiency and systematic planning. As a matter of fact, we can handle all tasks related to the physical environment in and around the premises with highly skilled employees as well as an extensive network of sub-contractors. Our objective is to contribute to the existing property investment by servicing the facilities optimally. ISS Property services is the single solution provider covering all property needs. ISS Facility Services Co., Ltd. 117/9 Moo 5, Tambon Ratsada Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: +66 (0)83 505 6667 Email: scott.d@th.issworld.com, prapaiporn.s@th.issworld.com Website: www.th.issworld.com 35 C3
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ACG CRICKET AND SPORTS GROUND PHUKET The contract for the construction of Phuket’s first cricket ground has been awarded. Ground construction was due to start at the end of June with an award for the 250 sqm Club House, on two floors, to follow in late July. Both contracts will be completed in time for the coming cricket season in November OR the ground will be completed in November, with the Clubhouse substanially complete. The 10 rai ground in the lakes area of Baan Lipon, to be known as the ACG Cricket and Sports Ground, is mainly for cricket, but other field sports will be welcome. The ground and clubhouse will be maintained by the Phuket Cricket Group, the official umbrella for cricket on the island. The land owner’s representative, Alan Cooke MBE, has financed the facilities, and has for the past six years been the main sponsor of cricket on Phuket. Alan is confident that: “The ACG will, in a small way, do for cricket what the reduction in boat tax did for marine tourism”. The ACG is the official venue for the Thai Youth Games Cricket in March 2012. A two match visit is scheduled for February by the MCC. For further information contact: Alan Cooke MBE Email: alan@acgphuket.com Website: www.acgphuket.com
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Location This property is set in 1.5 Rai (approximately 2,400 sqm) of land on Cape Panwa with stunning views over the sea and of the islands to the east and southeast of Phuket Island. It is conveniently situated to be within easy reach of schools, hospitals and shopping yet in an idyllic private and secluded location.
Classification The property is offered at 6.5 million US Dollars, or nearest offer. For sale by the owner. The property is fully furnished to the highest standard with classic, period and antique furniture and carpets, which are included in the price.
Concept The property was designed by a Chiang Mai architect who incidently also designed the Regent (now 4 Seasons) hotel in Chiang Mai. Construction of the residence took a period of two years and is structurally extremely strong. The grounds were lovingly landscaped with large trees and many fruit trees to give a really country estate feel to the property. The property is Thai style on the outside whereas the inside is full of teakwood and imported marble in typical European style.
The second floor features the entrance hall and large reception area with marble floor and sweeping staircase to the floor above. This floor has three rooms, a study or library, one bedroom in “empire” style and one French style, all filled with antique furniture. The lower floor was originally designed as the servants’ quarters but with four rooms they are so extensive as to be able to be converted for any number of uses . There is currently a bedroom, living room, utility room and a kitchen plus a separate 100 sqm office. A waterfall feature hides a wine cellar or storage area. The property boasts 10 telephone lines and extensive satellite TV facilities with four receiving dishes giving upwards of 250 channels. All areas are fully air conditioned using cassette style ceiling units which ideally blend with the sumptuous surroundings. This is a home of distinction probably suited for an ambassador or a governor and one could easily imagine this mansion hosting superb garden parties.
Package The property is available with full freehold title under a Thai company.
Space The top floor has an approximately 250 sqm master bedroom with views of sunrise and sunset over superb ocean scapes. The 3rd floor has an expansive living and dining area covering about approximately 200 sqm and a Japanese room with expensive teakwood used throughout.
Contacts Tel: +66 (0)85 064 4806 (Agent welcome) Email: info@luxury-phuket-villas.com www.luxury-phuket-villas.com
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Location Within a short putt of the 13th green, and with an expansive view of Loch Palm Golf Course and lakes, this property is a golfer’s dream home or eminently suitable for someone wishing to relax in a quiet location yet close enough to be able to be at major shopping centres, schools, hospitals and even Patong’s nightlife within a 10 minute drive.
Classification The property is offered at 43 million Baht for sale by the owner. The property is also available for long term (6 month+) rental May – October 180,000 Baht monthly; November – April 250,000 Baht monthly.
Each guest bedroom is fully ensuite and also each has their own separate large patio and garden area ideal for relaxing in private. A large living room also opens directly onto the patio and swimming pool and a poolside area suitable for BBQ and relaxation. The garden has a lawned area and ornamental water garden. The kitchen is fully fitted with expansive cupboard space with gas hob/oven plus extraction and enough preparation space to cater for any party. Separate maid accommodation has a bedroom, kitchen and inside dining and outside cooking and dining area. A separate maids entrance makes for convenient and unintrusive access.
Space With a total usable area of 1,650 sqm (living area 335 sqm and external area 250 sqm), The property boasts a master bedroom plus three guest bedrooms. The large master bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom with shower and bath and walk-in changing area and has uninterrupted views over the golf course with full width sliding windows which open straight onto the patio and the 12 metre pool.
There are a number of covered parking spaces within the gated and walled compound with full 24 hour security guard. The property is airconditioned in all rooms and has full services and has three telephone lines and internet connection.
Package Available with full freehold title under a Thai company.
Contacts Tel: +66 (0)85 064 4806 (Agent welcome) Email: info@luxury-phuket-villas.com www.luxury-phuket-villas.com
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Location Located in a premium beachfront land at Haad Yao Beach with a spectacular panoramic view. The beach is accessible directly from the villas, which are truly a privilege that you can own. There is easy access from the airport and shopping areas.
Price Range Beachfront Villas with common pool start from 6.9 million Baht. Condos start from 3.1 million Baht. (Good for investment, good capital gain in approximately 3 years.)
Concept Krabi Sunset, the name says it all. You will have the utmost relaxing holiday in your own villa with a feel like home with a hotel managed facility. We offer both Thai contemporary design and new modern design. New launch on 41 condos with a fantastic sea view. Furniture package can be offered to all units.
Design & Construction Krabi Sunset offers various designs to maximize your preferences, the absolute beach front villas, to detached houses located 700 metres from Haad Yao Beach. We have houses that are already built and ready for purchase and also off plan projects.
About The Developer Krabi Sunset has been in business since 2004 and have gained overseas recognition on good quality construction and after sale on site maintenance management, villa rental program provided.
Management Krabi Sunset has our own management company who can personally take care of the villas as if they were our own. First class service with 24 hr security service, wireless internet, satellite TV, housekeeping, gardening, manager on site. CafÊ’ and wine cellar and a traditional spa are provided.
Contacts Krabi Sunset Properties Group Tel: +66 (0) 8 1797 3401, +66 (0) 8 1968 3140 Fax: +66 (0) 7581 8121 Email: yoon@krabisunset.com, krister@krabisunset.com Website: www.krabisunset.com
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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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About The Designers
Concept
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) 8 6471 3791 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 1892 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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Location Located in quiet, natural surroundings in an historical area of Phuket near Layan and Bangtao beaches, the 14 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 4.99 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 23.48sqm 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) 8 3595 5255, +66 (0) 7626 1999 Fax: +66 76 261541 Email: wings@twovillas.com Website: www.twovillas.com
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Location Green Hill Villas near PIA Day School location has been carefully selected to complement the lifestyle of families wishing to live in Phuket. Living opposite Phuket International Academy Day School means lengthy school runs are a thing of the past. The convenient location also means that trips to the airport, Nai Yang Beach, Blue Canyon Golf Course, Ton Sai Waterfall and local markets are all within a 10 minute drive.
Price Range Green Hill Villas near PIA Day School range from 16.5 to 18.7 million Baht
Concept Green Hill Villas near PIA. Day School is a small development of 4-7 bedroom villas and building area are 460 sqm. All villas are finished to international standards with choice materials used throughout. Each villa has a generous garden, infinity swimming pool and various options are available.
Design & Space Experience homes constructed for foreigners and relax in a luxury Thai-Bali style villa. All areas of the house are perfect for living with beautifully designed gardens, a beautiful view of mountains and nature while being very private. All this uniquely harmonious living is what you can get from the Green Hill Villas Phuket near PIA Day School.
About The Developers Green Hill Villas Phuket near PIA Day School is a project under construction by the Force Construction Company, a company that has experience with high living for foreigners in Phuket. Force Construction Company has expertise in design, construction and selection of suitable materials, all of which emphasize the natural beauty of the environment.
Contacts Sales Office Opposite to PIA Day School, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 (0)81 396 9307, +66 (0)83 391 3669, +66 (0)87 468 0580 Email: forcepkt@yahoo.com www.greenhillvillasphuket.com
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Location Banyan Tree Residences is located at Banyan Tree Phuket Resort within Laguna Phuket. The resort is only a 20 minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Comprising 150 luxurious villas fringing a saltwater lagoon and the sandy beaches of Bangtao Bay, Banyan Tree Phuket has earned the honour of being voted one of the ‘World’s Best Places Stay ’by Conde’ Nast Traveler Gold List.
Price Range Banyan Tree Residences Phuket comprises two-bedroom Pool Villas at USD $1,745,000, to one or two-bedroom DoublePool Villas, which start from USD $2,200,000
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts worldwide. At Banyan Tree Residences Phuket, the owners will also receive a complimentary Golf Club Membership at Laguna Phuket Golf Club.
Design & Construction Banyan Tree is designed with eco-friendly lifestyle homes to lavish and grace your standard of living, imbued with the unique sense of Eastern and Western influence, along with the traditional and contemporary, taking into account the social ties and economic necessities that contribute to the importance of congenial communal living.
About The Developer Concept Banyan Tree Residences provide an opportunity to invest in your own signature villa, townhouse or apartment in four highly sought-after locations − Bangkok, Bintan, Lijiang and Phuket. Residence owners receive a worry-free lifestyle investment with an annual fixed return of 6% for 6 years, or share of actual room revenue with the potential to provide an appreciated investment in the years to come.
Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited entered into resort development with the acquisition of the Laguna Phuket site in the early 1980s. The company has gained a reputation as a responsible developer whose interests combine hotels and real estate with an emphasis on quality and environmental protection.
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Management
The owners will receive 60 days complimentary use of their property every year and are also entitled to the Exchange Programme and membership to the exclusive Banyan Tree Residence Club, which gives privileges at other
Banyan Tree Residences is managed by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, a leading international operator in the boutique resort and spa industry, founded in 1994. The Banyan Tree is a renowned Asian brand that is synonymous with prestige and luxury, dedicated to provide highly affluent travelers with premier resort experience and the highest standards of service.
Contacts Banyan Tree Residences 390/1 Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 (0) 7636 2333 Fax: +66 (0) 7636 2334-5 Email: residences@banyantree.com Website: www.banyantreeresidences.com
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LAGUNA VILLAGE
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An exclusive residential option idyllically situated amidst lush verdant landscaping and only 5 minutes from Bangtao Beach. Laguna Village offers five distinctive waterfront properties: Deluxe Residences, Laguna Residences, Deluxe Townhomes, Laguna Townhomes, Laguna Village Villas, and The Lofts at Laguna Village
Laguna Village features residential properties designed in a Thai contemporary style. Detached homes, semi-detached homes and duplex condominiums are available.
About The Developers
The total area available is from 85 to 1,700 sqm with prices ranging from USD $250,000 to USD $1,800,000.
Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited, an organization internationally recognised by investors and tourists alike as a responsible developer whose interests combine hotels and real estate with an emphasis on quality and environmental protection.
Benefits
Management
Villa owners receive complimentary membership to Laguna Phuket Golf Club, plus Residents’ Privilege card to access the facilities of all seven Laguna Phuket hotels and villas. Laguna Village provides resort management and owners also have the option to place their villa into the optional rental pool programme.
Laguna Village’s rental program is managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group, who specialize in the planning, development, management and marketing of full service resort hotels, condominium resorts and vacation ownership resorts throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Price Range
Contacts Laguna Property Centre, Canal Village 390/1, Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 (0) 7636 2333 Fax: +66 (0) 7636 2334-5 Email: property@lagunaproperty.com Website: www.lagunavillage.com
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NAI HARN BAAN-BUA
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Location Baan Bua is peacefully nestled on the southern most tip of Phuket Island with only a few minutes drive to the splendid powdery, clear blue watered beach known as Nai Harn Beach. Nearby Rawai and Chalong Bay offer various activities along the pier and surrounding areas including banks, restaurants, shops and local markets. 40 mins from Phuket airport.
Baan-Pattama: Our latest project with a unique design in a charming environment. The four luxury villa types range from 120 to 305 sqm comprising 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is adjacent to the private pool and jacuzzi overlooking the waterfront view. The spacious pool terrace and covered outdoor seat enhance outdoor living for relaxation.
Price Range
About The Developer
Baan-Bua prices range from 29 to 49.9 million Baht and Baan-Pattama from 7.6 to 18.9 million Baht.
With 15 years in the property development, Nai Harn Baan-Bua has established a high quality development over the past 10 years with 60 houses complete. Recognized as a responsible development with an emphasis of international standards re construction quality, environmental protection whilst providing a unique lifestyle at great value.
Concept With high international construction quality and standards, the villas are set in a spacious lush tropical landscape offering a tranquil and safe environment – the signature concept being that of a Thai-Balinese architectural development. Be part of creating your dream home with unlimited innovative personalized features re design – resulting in individuality and uniqueness to the property as a whole.
Design & Space By combining traditional Thai-Balinese architecture, the villa design takes full advantage of the surrounding environment and natural weather elements whilst offering all the conveniences of modern living. The result is a natural tropical, relaxing villa to call home – designed with your specifications.
Rental & Management Nai Harn Baan-Bua is managed by All About Residences Co. Ltd, which maintains an on-site office. A wide selection of rental villas from 1 to 4 bedrooms are available for rent. The property management services are on offer to fit all residents’ requirements, including 24-hour security, common area maintenance and all aspects of individual residential services and maintenance.
The Legal Package Nai Harn Baan-Bua offer both freehold and leasehold options.
Baan-Bua: This project offers various design and land lot sizes. We can tailor make your dream by working together on design specifications to add that personal touch. Land areas ranging from 868 to 1,979 sqm with the house areas ranging from 450 sqm.
Contacts 123 A1 Nai Harn Baan-Bua Development 24/28 Moo 1, T. Rawai, A. Muang Phuket 83130 Tel: +66 (0) 7638 8136, +66 (0) 7628 9261-3 Fax: +66 (0) 7638 8103 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 9871 3773 Email: info@naiharnbaanbua.com Website: www.naiharnbaanbua.com
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88 LAND & HOUSES PHUKET
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) 7652 1888, +66 (0) 7638 3888 Fax: +66 (0) 7652 1555 Email: info@lhphuket.com Website: www.lhphuket.com
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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 high-end residential projects in London. Out of entries from 21 countries, the Kata Rocks development has won several international awards in 2010 including Highly Commended for Best Development in Thailand and Best Apartment in both Thailand and Asia Pacific. The architect is the 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) 7628 4750 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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Set on the beachfront, 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 Narn 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 August 2011 are available. Show unit available for inspection. Phase 2 Sea view villas available to purchase off plan. 30 year construction guarantee.
Price Range This 22 villa beachfront development offers 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. Teak wood, natural rock, Italian marble, imported Belgium windows and doors, German sanitary items, smart electric control, video call system are standard. The project was created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.
About the Developer The Eva Group is a developer and construction company. Over the last 10 years we have been involved in extensive list of property developments in Phuket and Phang Nga. Our three recent successful developments boast high standard quality, prime location and very competitive price per sqm. Full complex service, including: consultancy, architectural work, documentation, and the construction of private houses and estates.
Management The Eva Group management team provide 24 hour beach and entrance security, estate maintenance including gardening and pool service. Rental program available.
Contacts Sales Office Soi Friendship, Rawai Tel: +66 (0) 8 9588 1919, +66 (0) 8 8756 0382 Email: sales@thai-evagroup.com Website: www.thai-evagroup.com
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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 Narn Beach. The project located in 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 4 houses are available with 3 and 4 bedrooms on a 600 sqm built-up area and living area of 357 sqm. Prices range from 17.9 up to 19.9 million Baht.
Specification 3 levels with an option to install an elevator and roof top with built in sala, BBQ area and jacuzzi. The developer has put a lot attention on quality building and finishes. All materials are long lasting and low maintenance. The project has been created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.
About the Developer The Eva Group is a developer and construction company. Over the last 10 years we have been involved in an extensive list of property developments in Phuket and Phang Nga. Our three recent successful developments boast high standard quality, prime location and very a competitive price per sqm. Full complex service, including: consultancy, architectural work, documentation, and the construction of private houses and estates.
Management
Design & Construction Phase 1: Completed and sold out. Show unit is available for inspection. Phase 2: Under construction, completion scheduled in December 2011. 30 year construction guarantee.
The Eva Group management team provide 24 hour security, estate maintenance including gardening and pool service. Rental Program available.
Contacts Sales Office Soi Friendship, Rawai Tel: +66 (0) 8 9588 1919, +66 (0) 8 8756 0382 Email: sales@thai-evagroup.com Website: www.thai-evagroup.com
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Location Located in a peaceful area only 30 metres from the beach front on the southern east coast. 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 Narn 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 8 houses in a secure estate, 30 metres from the beach. Last unit available. 2 bedrooms over 155 sqm built up and 132 sqm living space. Private and common 20m long pool. Price 8.5 million Baht.
Specification Two storey house comprising 2 bedrooms. The living room is contiguous to the private pool and waterfall overlooking the garden. Attractive high ceiling design in bedroom with wood floor finishing. The developer has put a lot
of attention on quality building and finishes. All materials are long lasting and low maintenance. The project has been created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.
Design & Construction Completion of last unit is scheduled for July 2011. Show unit is available for inspection. 30 years construction guarantee.
About the Developer The Eva Group is a developer and construction company. Over the last 10 years we have been involved in extensive list of property developments in Phuket and Phang Nga. Our three recent successful developments boast high standard quality, prime location and very competitive price per sqm. Full complex service, including: consultancy, architectural work, documentation, and the construction of private houses and estates.
Management The Eva Group management team provide 24 hour security, estate maintenance including gardening and pool service. Rental Program available.
Contacts Sales Office Soi Friendship, Rawai Tel: +66 (0) 8 9588 1919, +66 (0) 8 8756 0382 Email: sales@thai-evagroup.com Website: www.thai-evagroup.com
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NAITHON : Great investment opportunity to either live in or rent out. Plots start at 600 sqm with 3 bedrooms and private pool. Only 1.8 km from Naithon Beach and close to the airport. Best value for money product so don't miss out!
Care for a Swing?
from 3.7m THB
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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 & under construction!
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KATHU : Designed by one of Phuket's most respected architects, this development promises not only clever, eco-friendly architecture but also decorative beauty to rival the wonderful natural surroundings. It's truly refreshing...
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KAMALA : Conveniently situated within Kamala's hillside yet only walking distance to the Kamala Beach, this new investment opportunity offers a fresh new design concept that prioritizes green space and healthy living.
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EAST COAST : Lavishly high quality villa with awe-inspiring views at only 5 min to town! Best of all, it's value for money. This house would command twice this price on the west coast. Private beach access and boat mooring.
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PHUKET TOWN : A one of a kind property located within a quiet area of Phuket Town. Equipped with every imaginable amenities, this home will surely please you. Immaculately designed with Feng Shui in mind. Must see to believe!
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Modern Sea View Home from 22m THB
First Khao Lak Condo from 1.9m THB
KARON : Located within a residential area on the slopes of Karon, these excessively large apartments offers both convenience and tranquility at an affordable price.
PATONG : These modern attached homes offer great convenience as they are located on the hillside overlooking Patong. Amenities in these stylish homes include private pool, rooftop sala, BBQ area, movie room and more. Worth a visit!
KHAO LAK : This is the first foreign freehold condominium project located in Khao Lak, at only 180 metres from the beach and set within a tourist area offering convenience and potentially up to 20% rental returns annually.
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Our Property Booth, Central
KATA : Located on Kata's beach front road, our information centre allows you to have all your real estate-related questions answered. Computers and internet have also been made available for your convenience, free of charge.
PHUKET CITY : Do visit us at our booth in Central (2nd floor by the Banks). Our representatives will happily provide you with all the details on what's available and guide you through the process of investing here.
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Lushful Development
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KHAO LAK : Located in Khao Lak, this beautiful project offers a total of 16 homes that will be operated in a resort style and set in a beautiful tropical background. If it is peace and tranquility you are looking for then this is it...
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The Heights from 200,000 THB/month
The Heights from 100,000 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.
KATA : This sea view two-bedroom condo is situated at The Heights in Kata. Its 226 sqm living area includes a large balcony overlooking the shared infinity pool and Kata Bay. Long term or short term lease available.
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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Pool Villa
80,000 THB/month
KATHU : Baan Suan Loch Palm is ideally located on the edge of Loch Palm Golf Club. It's just few minutes drive to British International School. This is a fully furnished 3 bedroom pool villa. Long tern lease only.
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KATHU : Overlooking the 9th fairway at Loch Palm Golf Course, this 4 bedroom villa with large comfortable rooms has wonderful views of the golf course, the lakes and the mountains surrounding the Kathu valley.
Town Home
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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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LAYAN : Large, luxury apartment in Layan Gardens with 3 en-suite bedrooms, wrap-around private covered terraces, large lounge and fullsize open-plan kitchen. The apartment has been furnished to a high standard.
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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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KARON : 1 bedroom fully furnished apartment available for short or long term rental. The facilities include swimming pool, fitness gym, restaurant and club house.
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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
90,000 THB/month
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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KATA NOI : If you like Kata Noi Beach, this 3 level 3 bedroom townhome directly on the beach is perfect. Only 2 remaining units.
Istana Estate
from 4.2m US
NAI THON BEACH : Each of the 19 palatial residences at Istana Phuket is a one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece strategically nestled on large land plots ranging from 1,550 sqm to 3,527 sqm. Ultimate quality.
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The Heights Resale
21.5m THB
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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25m THB
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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KATA : A fabulous 420 sqm duplex penthouse unit on the very top row of the Heights development is available for private resale. Incomparable views. Over 5M Baht of luxurious furnishings included.
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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 : One of Phuket's best ocean views with this luxuriously appointed 2 bedroom condominium overlooking Chalong Bay and the islands. Ideally located on the 6th floor of a 7 storey building.
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KATA BEACH : Situated a few paces from the beach on a west facing site overlooking Kata Beach, this spacious 210 sqm 2 bedroom apartment offers uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea.
8.9m 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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AO PO : Spacious 2 bedroom 160 sqm ocean view condo in a low density development. Fully furnished.
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KATA BEACH : Luxurious fully furnished one bedroom 85 sqm apartment with stunning ocean views overlooking Kata Beach. Walk to the beach.
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Absolute Beachfront
7.9m US
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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Condominium from 6,000 THB/night
AO PO (L316) : A 26-0-8.3 rai plot of land that is superbly elevated with beautiful sea views. 15 min from airport, 10 min from the Mission Hills Golf Course. Suitable for development project. Freehold. Chanote & Nor Sor 3 Kor.
KOH KAEW : A 3-bedroom apartment in the superb location of Royal Phuket Marina which is the ultimate in luxury waterfront living. Perfect for a short romantic getaway, weekends among friends or for family vacations.
PATONG (L934) : 9-2-20 rai. Leveled land site with 20 metres of road frontage on the 2nd road of Patong. Freehold. Nor Sor 3 Kor.
KAMALA : Luxury 3-bedroom apartment with a private swimming pool and spectacular sea views. It is located between Kamala and Patong, giving you easy access to all the shopping and nightlife of Patong Beach.
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PATONG (L935) : 240 square wah or 960 square metres. The land is 400 metres from Patong Beach and 460 metres from Bangla on 2nd road of Patong. Suitable for hotel or condominium project. Freehold. Nor Sor 3 Kor.
KATA : A 3-bedroom penthouse which offers an exceptional standard of luxury holiday accommodation in a wonderful location on a quiet headland overlooking Kata Beach.
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BANG TAO : A stylish modern development of 151 units, including a lobby, shop, restaurant, fitness centre and spa. This property is located in Bang Tao, approximately 15 minutes from Patong and 20 minutes from the international airport.
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KALIM : Situated between Patong and Kamala, this property has easy access to a wide range of facilities and entertainment venues whilst still retaining its own ambience and charm. A very good return is expected from the rental program.
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CHERNGTALAY : These villas are spacious and airy, with an attractive and practical layout. All the villas are well designed together with close attention to all details and with only the highest standard of materials used.
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KAMALA : A magnificent detached villa representing the pinnacle of luxury. This property is located on a gently sloping hillside with optimal sea views, about halfway along the west coast of Phuket.
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CHALONG (L939) : 4-2-30 rai. Elevated hillside land with sea views overlooking Chalong Bay that is suitable for private villa development or condo project. Freehold. Chanote.
PANWA : A luxurious 3-bedroom villa located just a 2-minute stroll from the beach and set in a lush tropical, walled garden in a very private resort environment. This property features a large swimming pool and sala on the upper level.
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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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21m THB
Spacious Garden Villa
19.9m THB
Oriental Style Pool Villa
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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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.
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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.
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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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LAYAN : Fully furnished 1-bedroom contemporary style villa on 135 sqm. Private pool, garden, dining and living area offer privacy pool and garden view. Ultimate lifestyle with convenient facilities at Laguna and beaches.
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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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4 Bedroom Condominium15.25m THB
Private Pool Condominium 8.9m THB
BANGTAO : Stylish and spacious duplex condominium with private pool and garden in a secure, low-density community. Located on the west coast, walking distance to the beach! Attractive guaranteed rental return.
BANGTAO : Stylish 4 bedroom freehold condo. Private pool and garden, fully furnished and special offer guaranteed rental return 60,000 THB/month for 3 years. Free 30 nights stay complimentary per year. Fitness centre and just 2 mins to Bangtao Beach!
NAI HARN : Spacious 3 bedroom condo brings together modern and contemporary elements. Maximized living space of 300 sqm and ready to move-in. Good location to access anywhere in Nai Harn.
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190m THB
KAMALA : A superb 4 bedroom villa located in one of the island's most prestigious resorts. Each bedroom boasts its own private 6 metre swimming pool and sea view terrace.
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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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Balinese Villa
25.5m THB
SURIN : Beautifully designed 3 bedroom villa located within walking distance to Bangtao Beach. The villa is set on a large 940 sqm plot with spacious pool deck and ample room for outdoor entertaining.
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6.9m THB
KAMALA : Spread over 3 storeys, this fullyfurnished 2-bed/3-bath townhome is located in a prime gated community and only 7 minutes walk to Kamala Beach. The property has been customized to a high specification.
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KAMALA : This 1-bed foreign freehold condo is located in Kamala village with a full range of modern facilities and is within walking distance of Kamala Beach and local amenities.
BANGTAO : A 4 bedroom Balinese villa in a gated community close to Laguna. The villa sits on a very large plot of around 1,545 sqm and features extensive upgrades. Ideal as a family residence or a holiday home.
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KAMALA : Enjoying one of the most stunning sea views on the island, this spacious two bedroom foreign freehold apartment is located high up along the exclusive "Millionaire's Mile".
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KAMALA : A unique setting on a spectacular headland looking out across the bay. The property is extremely spacious, featuring 4 bedrooms, all boasting exquisite turquoise ocean views, leading out to expansive terraces.
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KATA : Spacious ocean view 2 bedroom foreign freehold condo in one of Phuket's most soughtafter condo developments, boasting one of the best views on the island. Fully-furnished with excellent rental potential.
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KAMALA : Beautifully furnished and very spacious 1 bedroom condo with a total 77 sqm of living space. Located in a popular resort development with good rental returns. Foreign freehold title.
Private Pool Villa
21.95m THB
BANGTAO : A luxurious 3-bed villa located in a very private resort setting with a private swimming pool just steps away from the openstyle living room and bedroom.
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For a foreigner with a Thai entity or organisation doing business in the Kingdom of Thailand and therefore having employees in Thailand it is useful to understand the basic rules of termination of employments under Thai law, should over the years, a change of personnel be necessary. Equally, it is important that foreigners understand that laws in the Kingdom of Thailand protecting Thai nationals are to be adhered to by Thais, and foreigners alike, upholding the proper and due rights of Thai employees not in accordance with foreign principles, but Thai principles of employment. An employer wishing to terminate an employment contract will have to consider whether the subject employee is protected by the Thai labour law, whether termination would only be permitted with prior approval of the Labour Court and/or under certain situations whether any notification to the labour protection authorities is required prior to termination. Employers should note that employees may seek advice and counsel directly from the Labour Office to ascertain their rights, but also to ask for an official to contact the employer should any infringement be suspected with a view to remedying such infringement. Employers may disagree with the interpretation of an official but if they do, may find themselves defending proceedings in the Labour Court, so should be very careful to ensure advice is sound and accurate, so even a Human Resource manager should feel in the event of doubt, that seeking legal counsel is appropriate. Severance Pay. Every employer should consider that employees are entitled to severance pay unless their employment is terminated for “Cause” (an expression which means for ‘good reason’ – please also see below). The amount of the severance payment is subject to the time the employee has worked with the employer and is as follows: • For 120 consecutive days but less than one year; an amount not less than 30 times the recent daily wages or not less than the wages for the work performed in the last 30 days (one month); • continuously for at least one year but less than three years, an amount not less than 90 times the recent daily wages or not less than the wages for the work performed in the last 90 days (three months); • continuously for three years but less than six years , an amount not less than 180 times the recent daily wages or not less than the wages for the work performed in the last 180 days (six months); • continuously for six years but less than ten years, an amount not less than 240 times the recent daily wages or not less than the wages for the work performed in the last 240 days (eight months); • continuously for over ten years, an amount not less 300 times the most recent daily wages or not less than the wages for the work performed in the last 300 days (ten months).
• Voluntary resignation by the employee; • Dishonesty in the performance of his duties or intentionally committing a criminal offence against the employer; • Intentionally causing loss to the employer; • Gross negligence resulting in severe loss to the employer; • Violation of the work rules or regulations or fair and lawful order when the employer has already issued the employee with a prior written warning, except in a serious instance when the employer is not required to give a warning; • Desertion of duties for a period of three consecutive works days without reasonable cause; • Imprisonment by reason of a final judgment. • The first head is the most important, as it may be that an employee, in the circumstances of poor performance, seeks to provoke an employer to dismiss the employee to create a severance payment obligation. Therefore, employers should be wary of ensuring that their performance appraisals; warning procedures for infringements in the work place are properly maintained, so that should an employee become aware that their position is at risk, they may choose to resign appropriately to avoid further disciplinary proceedings. From an employee’s perspective, the employer should not abuse this process to force resignation. Unfair Termination of Employment In addition to the statutory severance pay, the employee may claim damages from the employer if termination is “unfair” to the employee. The Labour Court may, at its discretion, if it deems the termination is unfair, order the employer to reinstate the employee at the employee’s last wage rate. If, however, the employer and the employee are no longer able to work together, the Labour Court may fix the amount of damages to be paid by the employer to the employee, taking into consideration the age of the employee, the duration of employment, the hardship resulting from termination, and the severance pay the employee is entitled to receive. To arrive at such a conclusion, the legal fees and expenses of one party proving the other wrong, may far outweigh the amount of settlement payment involved, so a clear cost-benefit analysis of the worth of proving ‘who is right’ and ‘who is wrong’ should be carefully considered before embarking upon the path of legal recourse. The Authors of this article are Sebastian Künz, Senior Associate at Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Phuket) sebastian@limcharoen.com and Khun Chaisit, Associate at Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Phuket) chaisit@limcharoen.com
Payment in Lieu of Notice. In case the employment contract is for an unspecified term, the employee is entitled to notice of termination, which must be given at least one full wage period in advance. If such a period is fixed for duration longer than a calendar quarter, only three months advance notice must be given. The employer may immediately release the employee from employment by paying him his wages up to the period of the advance notice which would otherwise be required. Advance notice of termination or payment in lieu thereof is not, however, required in the event the employee (i) willfully disobeys or habitually neglects the lawful commands of the employer, (ii) absents himself from work,(iii) is guilty of gross misconduct or (iv) acts in any manner incompatible with the due and faithful discharge of his duty. If you are an employer and are not aware of this provision, and you don’t issue proper contracts to your staff, you are in danger of overlooking this right, and perhaps not handling a termination scenario appropriately, which could lead to more termination payments than is necessary. Causes Exempting the Employer from the Obligation to make Regular Severance Payment: • An employer is not required to make severance pay to an employee whose employment is terminated on any of the following grounds:
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Travellers fees and annoyances If you're over 182cm [6ft], have small kids, are on an aisle seat, talk a lot, wear expensive perfume or after shave, take your teeth out to eat, carry on large baggage and are inclined to flatulence then you are potentially in big trouble when you travel long distances on an aircraft.
Probably stating the obvious a bit, but the list of issues that passengers have with other passengers – and air crew (particularly those who talk loudly about the last exotic stay-over they have had and their love life) – is long and continues to grow. However the most annoying issue for travellers is actually not on the aircraft. TripAdvisor, the portal that collects feedback on travel, hotels, restaurants and so on, undertakes annual surveys to find out what annoys – and pleases – travellers the most. The latest survey sprung one or two suprises. The most annoying issue that TripAdvisor’s third survey found was, you guessed it: Fees. Checked baggage fees were the biggest naughty (46% of those surveyed), followed by 24% for seat selection fees and 18% for carry-on baggage fees. Fifty six percent of travellers said they regularly carry on bags to avoid additional charges. An analysis of this trend would suggest that low cost carriers, in particular, are the main culprits as they seek to maximise profits through numerous add-ons to offset the lower basic fare. Of particular annoyance, through personal experience, is the habit of some airlines to include the extras in online check-in requiring customers to be fully alert to saying 'no' or face the fees being automatically charged. A positive, for airlines and airports at least, from the TripAdvisor survey was that 51% of travellers were comfortable with airport security. In fact 82% of travellers in the United States would opt for a full body scan over a full body pat down at the airport, a sign that customers will accept any initiative that speeds up the security process despite misgivings amongst some people about civil liberties. Another interesting, positive trend for travellers was the increased use of smart phones for flight planning (26%). Twenty-one percent use the phone to research flights but a lowly 5% researched and booked through the phone. This percentage is bound to increase, however, as countries like Japan and South Korea lead the way on smart phone booking and boarding, using bar code technology and avoiding the use of paper coupons. Annoying Things
• If you have dentures refrain from soaking them in a clear plastic cup and placing them on the tray table next door (rare, perhaps, but it obviously has happened). • Cut down on the favourite perfume or aftershave for the flight. There's nowhere to escape the smells. • If you're tall and in economy class be careful about jabbing the seat of the person in front. Violence can erupt. • Put the seat back in the upright position if not trying to sleep. • Large family groups who congregate noisily in one place are a no-no. • Don't ask a fellow traveller to move somewhere else "so I can sit with my friend". Children and their parents. Children are a special case in flights. Noisy, crying, out of control children are one of the most annoying issues raised by travellers. Here are some suggestions for parents: You, yes the parents, need to get a grip on your responsibilities in flight and pay more attention to your child’s needs than the next drink or inflight movie (hard to believe but neglect of a bawling kid is common). Much more can be done by airports to help parents, who, after all, generally don’t want to upset other people and are normally embarrassed by childrens’ behaviour on board, even though the child, most of the time, cannot help crying or running around. It’s what children do. Airports, for example, could invest in specific, secure children play areas to tire little Johnny and Jenny out before the flight. Some airports are working on this. If such an area is not available, the airport terminal itself can be a giant playground. Hide and seek around the chairs, for example. The big problem here is another danger of air travel with children: they get lost. If you're travelling business class with children, some airlines, like Thai Airways International at Suvarnabhumi Airport, have play rooms where small children can safely play by themselves and be ready to sleep later. Whatever the land or air facilities, travelling is an exciting experience for most people, especially those on holiday, but it is up to individuals to decide how enjoyable the journey will be for fellow-travellers.
Now for some more annoying things. This is just a selection, but there are bound to be many more. • Be careful using your table tray to avoid annoying the person in front. • Turn off your personal light if not in use. • Limit conversation so others around you cannot hear. • No flatulence, except in the toilet! Do so at your own risk in the cabin. • Limit the size of your carry-on baggage.
Alastair Carthew is a journalist, broadcaster, public relations counsellor and writer, living on Phuket. Tel: +66 (0)81 750 0448 (mobile), +66 (0)76 317929 (office) Email: alastaircarthew@gmail.com. Web: www.acprcounsel.com
• If in an aisle seat, try to be courteous to those wishing to get into the aisle. On a long flight it's human nature to want to go to the toilet (especially after one too many complimentary drinks). • Keep the window blinds down if on a window seat and everyone else wants to sleep.
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Things to do in Phuket If you would believe the brochures, Phuket is about beach, beach and more beach, with a leavening of late-night parties. However, this island of ours has lots of other activities. Here’s a selection of these which we hope will enrich your holiday experience, and they won’t break the bank. Phuket Aquarium at Cape Panwa Whether you confine yourself to a walk along the beach h or engage in swimming, snorkeling and scuba-diving, there’s no doubt that marine-related activities are one of the prime attractions for visitors to Phuket. For those who are inclined to do their research in a more leisurely style, or who would like to know more about Phuket’s surrounding waters and its marine life, the Phuket Aquarium is the answer.
Snorkelling Crystal clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and a prolific marine life; it’s an underwater paradise. Snorkelling can be done all-year-round, but the best time is between November and April, when there’s very little rain, and the sea is calm. Freedom Beach, Laem Sing Beach, Ao Sane Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Paradise Beach and Tri Trang Beach all offer good snorkelling. Coral Island, Racha Island, Kai Island, Phi Phi Islands and the Similans, can each be visited in a day. For some you’ll need an early start, and a fast boat that’ll set you back about 1,500 baht for the round trip.
The aquarium, which is also a marine life research centre, is located right on the tip of Cape Panwa and is a 13-kilometre drive from Phuket City. There’s a local bus service to the aquarium, which leaves Ranong Road daily from 9am to 3pm, every hour.
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There are many companies which offer island tours and these are a convenient and inexpensive way of seeing more of your holiday destination. However, if you have the time, why not rent a motorcycle or car and do a little exploring on your own? Your hotel or tour guide will be able to give you a road map, but you can’t really get lost. This is an island, so if you keep going you’ll eventually get back where you started! Follow the winding coast roads and discover isolated beaches which you can have all to yourself. Head inland and visit small farming communities where people still live in much the same way as they have for hundreds of years.
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Please remember that you must wear a crash helmet when riding a motorcycle. For those of you who are visiting from Europe or the United States, please also note that we drive on the left here! Motorcycle rentals start at 150 baht per day and small jeeps are available from 1000 baht per day. If you rent for a week or longer, you may be able to negotiate a better rate.
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his outstanding event occurs each year as part of the Phuket yacht racing calendar. Combined with the other yacht racing events, they all are putting Phuket on the map as a location for sailing, and afterracing parties. Phuket International Hospital has been providing emergency response services for these sailing regattas for over seven years, and during those years they have responded to many incidents, and luckily, only a few accidents. The most serious accident occurred a few years ago, when two yachts collided, crushing a crew member resulting in many fractures and a complicated extrication from the yacht to shore. Whilst not related to the actual sailing, deaths have also occurred. But much more common are those incidents related to the parties, and their effects on partygoers. Regatta venue at Evason Phuket
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Dehydration – and alcohol does dehydrate the body – is exacerbated when performing physical activity such as sailing in the balmy tropical weather conditions that Phuket offers. As with all outdoor activities in Phuket, drinking copious amounts of non-alcoholic fluids, and a daily sachet of 'oral rehydration salts', or ORS as it is commonly called, is recommended. If you are not urinating at least every three hours, you are not drinking enough fluid. Phuket’s sun is also fierce, even with the cloud cover typical at this time of year. Sunburn is another common ailment treated by the nurses, and another ailment that with some preventative measures can be avoided. It is simple to apply some suntan lotion, wear appropriate clothing and a hat, but you would be surprised how many of those going sailing do not do this, and how many by the end of racing look bright red – and not because of overindulgence at the parties. It is worth noting that anecdotal evidence suggests that sailors have a higher incident of skin cancer, due to a long history of being exposed to the sun’s rays without coverage.
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Paracetamol and other hangover cures are liberally dispensed on shore by the nursing staff prior to the morning’s races. It is not uncommon to have a lineup of weary and ‘ill’ sailors, seeking attention as a result of overindulging in the copious amounts of alcohol and festive activities of the previous evening. Sailing regattas in Phuket have a reputation for being fun, and it cannot be disputed that Phuket Raceweek has some of the best. Alcohol and sailing do not mix though, and for those who are still intoxicated, sailing is not advised.
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Six Senses Phuket Race Week Dramamine is a drug readily available in most Phuket pharmacies and is an ideal treatment for sea or motion sickness. When people become sea sick, they usually take some form of medication but in the case of Dramamine, it can take up to 2 hours for the body to absorb the drug and become effective when taken in tablet form. If you are prone to sea sickness, take Dramamine well before going out on the water, even consider taking a tablet the night before, and another the next day, to ensure that the therapeutic dose is reached and maintained. If you become sea sick, and need the Dramamine to work quickly, don’t swallow the tablet, but chew it and leave it in your mouth and under your tongue, as this allows your body to absorb the drug faster than through the digestive system.
Whilst discussing burns, every experienced sailor has at some time had rope burns, most likely caused by inexperience or when the sheets or halyards have been ripped through hands causing considerable friction on the skin, thus the burns. Like any burn, water is the treatment of choice, in order to cool the burnt area and bring the skin’s temperature back to 37 degrees Celsius. Preventative measures such as wearing sailing gloves whilst racing is also advisable, particularly for the inexperienced sailor.
In the inner ear, sea sickness affects the sense of balance and equilibrium, as well as the sense of spatial orientation. Dramamine effectively blocks the working of the inner ear, thus reducing motion sickness. Going below deck is not recommended, as sea sickness is improved if you focus continually on the horizon, thereby stabilising the brain on a fixed location. If you must lie down, do it on your back, with your eyes closed, or better still, keep active, and try to keep your brain focused on other tasks. Fair winds and following seas.
Most skippers also want their racing vessels to be light, and the diehard skipper will take all non essential items off his yacht in an effort to get more speed and a podium place. One essential piece of equipment that should not be removed is the First Aid Kit, but I am surprised how many yachts do not have one. Essential items such as bandages and dressings should be carried, as well as vinegar for treating jelly fish stings, and a first aid manual which can act as a reference for treating various situations correctly.
Peter Davison is the Manager International Services at Phuket International Hospital. Tel: +66 (0)76 249400, Email: info@phuketinternational hospital.com
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