Window on Phuket May-June 2016 by WINDOW on Phuket

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ISSUE 101 # MAY - JUNE 2016

REGULARS 10 14 17 18 29 42 89

Phuket’s beaches What’s On Movies Social Phuket Tide tables Nearby islands Useful numbers

BOATING

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Peranakan traditions in Phuket

Discovering historical Takua Pa

Phuket small beaches

DINING

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TRAVEL 42 50 72 78

Road trip: Ayutthaya Discovering historical Takua Pa Phuket’s SMALL beaches Peranakan traditions in Phuket

LEGAL MATTERS 66 Dangerous activities

PHUKET LIVING 32 56 58 84 88

Phuket street food scene Profile: Alan R. Cooke MBE Our Man in Phuket – the book Your Phuket: things to do on the island Out on the town – where to find the best night out + clubs, associations and other regular expat happenings

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BEACHES

INFORMATION.PHUKET'S BEACHES

What's your favourite beach?

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Phuket's fame and fortune is founded primarily from its stunning beaches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and they are still the fundamental reason most, if not all, holidaymakers hit this tropical island year after year. But how many are there? Where are they? Which is the most beautiful? Why? On this page, and on Page 12, you'll find most of Phuket's beaches. The number in the blue circle corresponds to the same number on the Page 12 map, making it easy to plan your beach itinerary. We recommend renting a car â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and driving carefully!

Mai Khao Beach

2 A5

Nai Yang Beach

Bang Tao Beach

32 F1

39 B6

Surin Beach

31 D4

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Leam Sing Cape

118 E2

63 A4

Patong Beach

Karon Nui

19 C5

31 D6

Kamala Beach

40 G4

88 E4

122 G6

75 B2

Tri Trang Beach

Karon Beach

Ya Nui Beach

Layan Beach

Kalim Beach

9 A3

Hua Beach

Kata Noi Beach

Naithon Beach

Paradise Beach

5 D4

99 A5

Kata Beach

107 C4

Nai Harn Beach

122 G4

74 E4

Phromthep Cape

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INFORMATION.PHUKET'S BEACHES

Ao Por Bay

14 F6

Saphan Hin Park

95 D4

3 26

Yon Bay / Panwa

116 F2

25 6

7 8 9 10

Chalong Bay

110 G4

24 12 13 14 15

Leam Ka Cape

17 24 25

19 20

124 G3

Rawai Beach

123 D5

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WHAT’S ON. PHUKET EVENTS

7 MAY Charity Event @ Bliss Beach Club Pop Up at Bliss is back in Phuket for its second edition in support of the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation. This year the island’s hottest restaurants will be popping up to offer you a wide range of delicacies throughout the evening. There will be live music Pop Up Shows in addition to beverages and great food www.blissbeachclub.com

28 MAY-6 JUNE Sport Camp @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club

10-15 MAY Triathlon @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club Thanyapura Triathlon Super Camp 2016. The Thanyapura 70.3 Certification Camp (beginner/intermediate) is designed to be fun and to improve triathletes’ times. There will be comprehensive coaching and group workouts. At the end of the session students will receive a certificate from Thanyapura and race time prediction. There’s an option to train for four extra days before or after the camp and there will be special discount on rates for accommodation and training as a guest ‘camper’. www.thanyapura.com

Running Camp by Chris and Greta Truscott. Chris and Greta Truscott of Rejoov Runners along, with Thanyapura directors and coaches, will host a running camp designed to heighten fitness levels. The package will also include the opportunity to participate in the Phuket Marathon and run either a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k or kids 2k on 4 and 5 June. There will be an 8-9 night package available that includes six nights at Thanyapura Sports Hotel and then two to three nights at a beachside resort in Laguna close to the Phuket Marathon venue. rejoovrunners.com.au/running-events/thailand

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WHAT’S ON. PHUKET EVENTS

WHAT’S ON. PHUKET MOVIES

includes accommodation for three nights, sightseeing, the ‘Pang Tae’ traditional Peranakan wedding ceremony at Hongyok House, and a wedding feast and cultural entertainment. Priced at 39,000 baht per couple. www.phuketbaba.com info@phuketbaba.com

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Regatta @ Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) Multihull Solutions Regatta 2016. Features a wide variety of performance and cruising catamarans and trimarans taking to the waters of Chalong Bay during the three-day event. The host venue is Phuket Yacht Club with parties and prize-giving ceremonies held at the club in Chalong. www.acyc.asia

20-24 JUL Regatta @ Cape Panwa Hotel Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. Four days of racing, four nights of parties: Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, the first event in the annual Asian Yachting Grand Prix, comprises four days of professionally run, international-standard yacht racing off Phuket’s south coast during the windy southwest monsoon season. www.phuketraceweek.com

4-5 JUN Marathon @ Laguna Grove 11th Laguna Phuket International Marathon. Thousands of runners are expected once again to attend Asia’s most popular family-friendly destination marathon. Events and categories are: marathon, half marathon, 10.5km run, 5km walk and 2km kids’ run. Race kit collection and last-minute registration at the big marquee, Laguna Grove (close to the entrance of Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort) on Friday 1 June from 1pm to 6pm and on Saturday the 7 June from 10am to 5pm. www.phuketmarathon.com

18-19 JUN Cultural event @ Hongyok House The 8th Baba Wedding ceremony in the ‘Baba Peranakan’ (Straits Chinese) tradition. Couples dress in the style and manner of 19th century Chinese traders and well-to-do local Thai maidens. The two venues are the Thai Hua Museum on Thalang Road and the Hongyok Mansion on Thepkrasattri Road. The 2016 package

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Cultural event @ Kathu Shrine Kathu Cultural Street Festival 2016. Activities and performances that showcase the cultural heritage of one of Phuket’s oldest and most vibrant communities including the main economic activity of centuries ago, tin mining. It includes a light and sound show, shop booths and exhibitions, handicrafts and local food. www.kathucity.go.th

3-30 JUL Camps @ British International School BISP’s summer school offers a choice of programmes for kids aged 8 to 15. The Adventure Sports & Activities Programme (ASAP) includes the development of a strong skills base and the English skills school framework integrates courses with the option for end-of-course testing. The Skill School Programme includes English, football, tennis and cirque education in the mornings and activities and trips on and off campus. A boarding house will be allocated with boys and girls in separate houses. www.bisphuket.ac.th

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WHAT’S ON

SOCIAL

SOCIAL SCENE.WHAT WAS ON IN PHUKET

Twinpalms Residences MontAzure show suite preview @ Twinpalms Residences MontAzure sales gallery

XANA Beach Club 4th Anniversary Pink Party with DJ Soda @ XANA Beach Club, Laguna Phuket

A Journey to the South of Italy @ La Trattoria restaurant, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Fighting chance given at Laguna Phuket’s 22nd Sea turtle release @ Laguna Phuket

Opening ceremony @ Hanuman World

Blood Donation Camp @ SLEEP WITH ME HOTEL A City of Gastronomy launch dinner @ Saffron, Banyan Tree Phuket

The KEE’s Tattoo Challenge Season2 @ KEE Sky Lounge The culinary journey continues with Indonesian Master Chef Degan Septoadji at Ginja Taste @ JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

Seadustry grand opening day @ Seadustry restaurant

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Grand Opening Ceremony of Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute @ Phuket International Hospital

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TIDE TABLES

INFORMATION.TIDE TABLES

MAY SUNDAY

SUNDAY

NIGHT

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.8

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.3

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.0

1.3

0.9

0.7

0.9

1.4

2.1

2.8

3.3

3.5

3.4

3.0

2.4

1.7

1.1

0.8

1.2

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.3

3.0

2.4

1.8

1.1

0.8

0.7

1.0

1.6

2.3

3.0

3.5

3.6

3.4

2.9

2.2

1.5

0.9

0.7

0.8

1.3

1.9

2.6

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.0

0.7

0.8

1.2

1.8

2.5

3.2

3.5

3.6

3.3

2.7

2.0

1.3

0.8

0.7

0.9

1.4

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.4

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.1

2.7

3.3

3.5

3.4

3.0

2.5

1.8

1.2

0.8

1.1

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.9

3.3

3.4

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.0

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

.2.5

2.6

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.5

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.6

1.4

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.9

3.1

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.4

1.9

2.3

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.7

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.2

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.3

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.7

2.0

2.5

2.8

3.1

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.8

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

JUNE

SUNDAY

NOON

MIDNIGHT

NOON

MIDNIGHT

NIGHT

1.4

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.6

3.0

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.4

2.7

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.1

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.3

1.0

0.9

1.3

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.4

3.5

3.3

2.8

2.3

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.9

2.6

3.1

3.5

3.2

2.7

2.1

1.4

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.1

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.3

3.5

3.1

2.6

1.9

1.2

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.2

2.7

3.1

2.9

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.9

3.4

3.5

3.4

2.9

2.3

1.7

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.3

3.4

3.2

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.2

2.9

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

27.0

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

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BOATING.GALEON 500 FLY REVIEW

Galeon 500 Fly The Power of Innovation When it comes to innovative features and pure excitement, the Galeon 500 Fly has no equal. Amaze yourself with this, the ultimate party boat! Highly customizable, with three distinct aft configurations to choose from, the 500 Fly offers flexibility when it comes to cockpit arrangements. Choose between a full-sized garage with a sundeck on top, a classic L-shaped sofa and crew cabin setup or the innovative roto-seat option that includes a compact garage. Best of all, all three will let you take full advantage of the unique beach mode that extends the width of the cockpit to a stunning 5.8 metres by dropping down both the port and starboard sides.

Galeon 500 Fly wins the IBI Boat Builders Award 2015 in the ‘Innovative on Board Solution’ category When it comes to innovative features and pure excitement the Galeon 500 Fly has no equal. Amaze yourself with this, the ultimate party boat!

This luxury leisure craft is designed by awardwinning Tony Castro and built by Galeon Yachts, a Poland-based motor yacht builder. Galeon Yachts are distributed in Asia by Asia Marine Yacht Services in Hong Kong. “The Galeon 500 FLY revolutionary concept created a big buzz at the Cannes Boat Show last year,” says Vincent Tabuteau, CEO of Asia Marine. “The boat features a unique ‘beach mode’ function, which extends the width of the cockpit to six metres by dropping down both the port and starboard sides. It is the perfect setting for our tropical cruising grounds in Phuket.”

The bow rest area comes with a transformable seating arrangement – the first for a yacht in this class. A swift and automated system will quickly alter the sundeck into a comfortable seating area and auto-level it to a proper position. An optional, soft top bimini is also available for extra protection. Up top, the sizable flybridge can be fitted with a wet bar, sundecks, and a second helm station for easier maneuvering. With two different garage options and a powerful hydraulic bath platform, you can choose between a rich variety of engaging water paraphernalia.

Asia Marine was appointed Thailand exclusive dealer in December 2015 and the first Galeon was ordered at the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) in January. The boat is expected to arrive in Phuket in September.

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The main deck reveals closely linked saloon and cockpit areas with a flush floor and sliding side windows. Serve refreshments straight from the galley or even set up an outside bar to your guests’ delight. The bright interior of the saloon is also fitted with leisure and dining areas as well as a functional helm station with great visibility. Down below, three cabins and two bathrooms make a total of six berths. The master cabin, located midship, offers a double bed, large wardrobe and a private bathroom. Offer your guests the bow VIP cabin for spectacular night views thanks to a series of skylights. The double guest cabin can be turned into a study, wardrobe or an additional leisure area. All quarters offer standing height and have access to natural light. On the practical side, both the IPS and shaft drive options will be available, along with a choice of powerful engines and high-tech electronic and navigational equipment.

Technical specification Length of the hull

14.44m

47’5’’

Length overall

16.20m

53’2’’

Beam of the hull

4.40m

14’5’’

4.46 / 6.00m

14’8’’ / 19’8’’

1.00m

3’3’’

2 x 900dm3

2x198 US Gal

Water tank capacity

650dm3

143 US Gal

Mass of Light Craft Condition

22,750kg

50,155 lbs

Maximum load

4,270kg

9,413lbs

Beam overall

The bright interior of the saloon is also fitted with leisure and dining areas as well as a functional helm station with great visibility.

Draft max. (canoe body) Fuel tank capacity

Min. engine(s) power

2x429/575 kW/HP

Max. engine(s) power

2x540/725 kW/HP

Crew limit

ASIA MARINE LTD., Vincent Tabuteau Phuket Boat Lagoon, 20/99, Moo.2, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand : +66-81-827-6075 : +66-76-239111 vincent@asia-marine.net www.asia-marine.net

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ADVERTORIAL

If you are after something special for your holiday or any of your special days birthday, christening, wedding cocktails, bucks/hens outing, business meeting, etc.. why don’t you try a cruise around Phuket waters. Chartering your own yacht allows you to avoid the usual tourist crowds and routes to give you an unforgettable and unspoilt experience aboard one of the charter yachts of Asia Marine. From the moment we pick you up from your hotel in a private limousine or minibus, to suit the number of guests, you will never look back, and you will know immediately that you have made the right choice. Once you have reached your favourite spot, our friendly crew will help you choose between a sea-kayak expedition around Phang Nga bay, a bit of snorkeling in the shallows of the big blue, with a myriad of tropical fish at Koh Kai islands or alternatively, simply zoom around in our tender to discover the magic of those stunning limestone formations at Phi Phi Island. Our destinations Similan, Racha, Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay / Krabi

Go in luxury The 65ft Isabella Rose is privately owned but generously put at the disposal of the few who have an eye for the good things in life. With two decks and a spectacular fly bridge, she and her crew will look after you in every possible way. From the moment you step aboard a warm welcome is assured. Specification Length: 20.90m - 65ft Beam: 5.08m - 16.8ft Max. cruising speed 20 knots Prices Full day trips (9am-5pm) from140,000 baht Price includes • Service of the crew • Soft drinks, water, ice and fruit • Lunch for up to eight persons • Land transfer, National Park fees, soft drinks • Snorkeling gear and towels • Four hours engines Price does not include • Extra meal over eight pax 1,500 bht per person • Alcohol and wine Overnight two-day/one-night cruise from 280,000 baht

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Cholamark Boat Established in Phuket in 1989, the company has about 30 employees and builds inflatable boats and RIBs in the range of 2.1 to 7.5 metres. Cholamark also offers a repair service, general overhauls and tube replacements.

Toyota Vios

Our work is done with the expertise of a European manufacturer

PRE-OWNED: TRD sportivo, Black, 2010, 1.5 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Standard Seats, ABS, CD, MP3, 64,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2009, 1.5 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Standard Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 72,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Brown, 2013, 1.2 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Standard Wheels, Standard Seats, Airbag, CD, MP3, 16,xxx KM.

Honda Jazz Hybrid

Honda Civic (E)

Ford Fiesta (S)

ADVERTORIAL

THB 380,000

THB 495,000

Toyota Yaris (E)

THB 340,000

THB 599,000

Nissan Almera (E)

THB 299,000

THB 315,000

PRE-OWNED: White, 2012, 1.3 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 28,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Black, 2012, 1.8 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 65,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: White, 2011, 1.6 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 92,xxx KM.

Honda CR-V (EL)

Honda Accord (EL)

Toyota Fortuner (V)

THB 990,000

THB 590,000

THB 630,000

PRE-OWNED: Grey, 2013, 2.4 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 36,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: White, 2008, 2.4 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, Bluetooth, 65,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: 4WD, Brown, 2007, 3.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 85,xxx KM.

• Licensed to repack liferafts. Pick up & delivery service

Toyota Vigo (G)

Mazda BT50 PRO

Isuzu D-MAX cab4

• Parts for dinghies - repair sets, air pumps, paddles, oars & dinghy wheels

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2010, 3.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 95,xxx KM.

Cholamark Boat Co., Ltd. is the local dealer for Williams Performance Tenders and is a service station for Avon Inflatables Limited and DSB of Germany • Wide range of inflatable boats made from Neoprene/ Hypalon • In addition to our Cholamark models we also offer Williams & Highfield tenders • Professional repairs of all Neoprene & Hypalon Dinghies, re-tubing & general inflatable dinghy overhauls • Stock in our showrooms includes RIBs & soft floor dinghies • Manufacturer of dinghy covers, sun shades, cushions with closed cell foam; supply & use anti-skid mats

• Rental of dinghies

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2010, 3.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Standard Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, NAVI, 132,xxx KM.

These are just some of over 100 cars that we have in stock. Come to our showroom and see the rest, or visit our website. www.suremotor.net : +66 76 224632, +66 76 216243 and +66 76 617270

CHALONG CIRCLE

Boat ramp

To Kao Rang

To Chalong Pier

To Wachira Hospital

To Central

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CHALONG BAY

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PHUKET TOWN

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Satree Phuket School Damrong Rd.

Srisoonthorn Sub District Administrative Organisation To Airport

To Phuket City

Thepkasattree Rd.

Baan Lipon School n Soi Baa

Kluay

Baan Pon Hua Harn Rd.

Fax: +66 76 283113 Email: hans@hansboat.com Web: www.hansboat.com

THB 550,000

Only the best cars - only the best service. Cholamark Boat Co., Ltd. School

BaanbonCherngtalay Rd.

The dinghy ramp at the opposite end of Soi Sukee and close to “The Lighthouse” makes for easy collection & delivery, subject to tidal restrictions (see page 22 for tide tables).

: +66 76 283112

PRE-OWNED: Hiracer, Blue, 2012, 2.2 Manual, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Standard Seats, CD, MP3, 45,xxx KM.

Thepkasattree Rd.

Open in Chalong from 08:30-17:30, Monday-Saturday. Office and shop located opposite Soi Sukee on Chaofa Road, Chalong - very close to Chalong Bay.

THB 470,000

110 G3

To Kata & Karon

Yaowarat Rd.

• Stainless steel work (316), Argon Welding & perfect polishing

CHOLAMARK BOAT 16/29 Moo 8, Chaofa Road, Chalong, Phuket 83130

Patipat Rd.

• Outboard engines, life rafts, self inflating life jackets, hand flares & parachute flares

THB 520,000

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LIVING.PHUKET STREET FOOD SCENE

Sakoo saimoo

Kanom jeen This is a Phuket breakfast favourite, and it should be noted that ‘some assembly is required’ to fully enjoy this dish. You first need to select your curry – beef, chicken, fish, crab – which is put in a bowl with rice noodles. Then you’ll find a selection of crunchy vegetables including radish, sprouts and green beans, plus sauces, spices and herbs at your table, which you add and mix according to your taste. Artful eating at its best. Haw mok

SCENE

This spicy crab mousse cake steamed and served in banana leaf makes for a rich and zippy complement to any meal, especially kanom jeen.

Tropical Phuket is most famous for its beaches, but to experience the real heart and soul of the island it’s essential to delve into its local food culture. Throughout Thailand, eating is a joy and an all-day topic of conversation − and Phuket is no exception. When Thais are not busy eating they’re often talking about their last meal . . . or their next one. This is just a theory, but we believe that if people were to learn the vocabulary for Thai food only, they’d be able to follow 80 percent of the chatter here. From the lively markets to street stalls, to tiny family-run eateries with three or four tables, fresh fare is inexpensive and easy to find in every corner of Phuket. And with so many roving motorbike food carts, lazy gourmets could just stay home or find a shady spot along the road and wait for the food to come to them!

Here’s a sampling of some of our favourite cheap Phuket dishes, none of which will cost you more than 50 baht

There’s no shame in eating cheaply here. We’ve seen some prominent local businesspeople and politicians happily slurping up 40-baht bowls of noodles at no-name stalls on several occasions. Immaculately dressed office ladies can often be seen at street-side food shops tucking into a plate of khao kha moo (stewed pork leg) or a similarly cheap rice dish, their designer handbags delicately balancing on a plastic stool beside them. Takeaway is also popular, and most every food vendor here will be able to box up or bag their meal offerings and assorted condiments with great skill and lightning speed. Their ability to cinch a plastic bag airtight with a quick wrap of a rubber band is impressive – we’ve never had a leaky bag of fish sauce yet!

Satay Grilled lightly curried meat (usually pork) on a stick served with a spicy peanut sauce plus a side of sliced onion and cucumber soaked in vinegar. If you turn up at a party with a bagful of satay, you’ll be very popular indeed.

One of the easiest ways to find a tasty variety of cheap eats is to visit a local festival, of which there are many throughout the year in Phuket. Some of the best events for satisfying your local food cravings include the Phuket Old Town Festival in JanuaryFebruary, the Chalong Temple Fair held annually during Chinese New Year and the Patong Beach Carnival in December. In Saphan Hin public park in Phuket City, there’s usually a festival of some sort or another about every month. The festival themes may vary, but they’re always teeming with food vendors.

And no meal is complete without a selection of sweets or snacks! Here are some of our top choices: Salapao (steamed Chinese buns stuffed with BBQ pork or bean), khao tum mud (banana and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves – only 10 baht per piece!), kanom krok (little round servings of coconut pudding, often topped with corn), kanom buang (crispy wafer with coconut cream and shredded coconut), sangkaya fuk tong (pumpkin and coconut custard), khao lam (sticky rice in bamboo – the black rice variety is our favourite), sakoo (steamed tapioca balls stuffed with pork and peanut, served with lettuce and chili). One sweet that’s almost too pretty to eat is luk chub, a sugary bean candy skilfully shaped to look like tiny fruits, vegetables or chillies.

Roti A Thai-style pancake. This fried dough is served either sweet with banana and sweetened condensed milk or savoury with a small curry dish at the side. It was an early-morning beef curry roti that convinced us of something that the locals have long known: spicy breakfasts are a true delight.

These are just a few of the endless choices of fresh ’n’ cheap eats on sale around the island. With only a few baht to lose if you don’t like a particular snack or meal, there’s no excuse not to be an adventurous and exploratory eater in Phuket.

Hokkien noodles

Dim sum

When served in a soup, this is a refreshing dish with round noodles, thinly sliced pork, shrimp and a delicious egg-noodle dumpling stuffed with herbed minced pork. Also in hot demand for the lunch set are ‘dry’ Hokkien noodles, usually stir-fried with a mix of pork and seafood – very hearty and filling, especially if an egg is thrown in.

For most dim sum shops you need to arrive early in the morning to avoid missing out on the best of these tiny servings of steamed pork, seafood and vegetables. Diners are charged by the bowl, about 10-20 baht per serving. To find a dim sum shop, look for an open restaurant with either huge metal pots with rounded lids or stacks of bamboo steamer bowls.

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RECIPE

SIGNATURE DISH

Chicken with spring onion BY OCEAN BEACH CLUB Ingredients

Chef Mirko’s Tiramisu

BY BODEGA & GRILL

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Daily 6.30am-11pm Angsana Laguna Phuket Tel: +66 7632 4101 www.angsana.com

Method Stir fry the garlic until golden brown and then add ginger Once you can smell the ginger, add the chicken breasts and stir again for two minutes, then add chicken stock and seasoning, followed by the vegetables. Add tapioca flour to thicken the sauce To finish, top with sesame oil

About the chef Apichat

Karon Beach & Patong Beach

Chef Apichat was born and raised in Yala Province in the south of Thailand. His first culinary job was from 1995 to 1997 as a senior Chinese cook in Phuket City. He then spent years building his career in various international destinations, including China and South Africa. Since he permanently moved back to Thailand, he’s been sous chef at Ocean Beach Club at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia. Today, he creates the most unique and delicious mix of ‘Mediter-Asian’ dishes including fresh seafood and meat skewers.

Ocean Beach Club www.phuketarcadia.hilton.com

The only award winning Indian restaurant on the island, serving Authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported from India and specializing in Tandoori and Curries.

Open daily 6pm-11pm Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa Soi Karon, Soi 2, Karon Beach horizonkaron@horizonbeach.com

076 284 555

Open daily 1pm-11pm Horizon Patong Beach Resort & Spa Soi Kep Sap, Patong Beach horizon@horizonbeach.com

99 B5

076 292 526-30

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Karon

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DINING

Nikita's

Plum Restaurant / Vanilla Sky

International/Thai/Seafood Daily 9am until late South Phuket's premier beach-side bar & restaurant, Nikita's at Rawai, is a real favourite. The absolute seafront, gardensala café-bar with fantastic island views across Chalong Bay, a shady setting & cool sea breeze is unbeatable for relaxing away balmy afternoons & evenings.

Mediterranean Tapas Bar Plum 6-11.30pm | Vanilla 5pm-midnight

Time means nothing at Nikita's on peaceful Rawai Beach. The well-trained team offers real Thai hospitality, while guests sit happily daydreaming for hours, observing life on the water & chatting with friends. The extensive menu of authentic Thai food, fresh seafood & the 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 – is a winner with visitors as well as the many locals who make Nikita's a second home.

RECIPE

Dine or relax under the sala, at garden tables or outdoors by the sea. Great food, great music, great wine, great friends… Nikita’s.

Hummus

Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings sophisticated style to the tropical beauty of Phuket with its two unique dining venues – both with outstanding service, fine cuisine and views to match. It’s chic, it’s modern, it’s hip, it’s laidback, it’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas! PLUM Restaurant is best described as a Mediterranean fine-dining experience… “Back to basics with a fresh and creative touch” describes our menu, featuring Mediterranean home-style cooking and creative Thaiinspired dishes. The excellent value wine list, featuring more than 20 carefully selected labels under 1,500 baht net, means PLUM – with its fantastic views and service – redefines value for money. It’s a restaurant we believe you’ll want to put on your ‘regular’ list!

Ingredients

Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort – serves distinctive cocktails and interesting tapas, backed by a breathtaking view of Kamala Bay. Step out on the terrace, slip into one of the chairs; you'll feel you've reached a small piece of heaven on earth.

Experience Cape Sienna and be surprised by the amazing location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view…

BY METZO’S, OUTRIGGER LAGUNA PHUKET BEACH RESORT

Method: Place the coocked chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, salt and lemon juice in the blender. Blend on high, stopping to stir frequently, until the hummus is smooth; it should be soft and creamy. To serve, spread the hummus on a medium plate or in a medium-sized mezze bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, then garnish with parsley leaves.

SIGNATURE DISH

About the chef Mustapha Haj Omar Chef Mustapha Haj Omar leads Metzo’s team and was previously head chef at the One & Only Reethi Rah Resort and Spa in the Maldives. Mustapha has also led Lebanese and Mediterranean kitchens at Mon Liban, Luxembourg; the Shangri-La Villingili, Maldives; the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel; and Le Meridien Dubai, among many others over the last 18 years.

Grilled Phuket Lobster

Located on the water's edge on Rawai Beach Rd +66 76 288703, +66 81 091 5788 www.nikitas-phuket.com

with parmesan potatoes and asparagus sauce hollandaise

123 D4

In 2002 he spent six months in charge of all Lebanese and Middle Eastern food preparation in the Palace of the Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

BY TRILOGY Daily 7am-11pm

At Metzo’s, Mustapha is now implementing his range of signature dishes such as hummus, moutabal, tabouleh, falafel with tahini sauce, jawaniha dajaj, shish kebab, shish taouk, and samakeh harra. Mustapha says both cooking and life are journeys of discovery. “I love new challenges and places. I want to keep trying new adventures and challenges until my last breath.

Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa, north of Bangtao / Layan Tel: +66 7660 9888 www.dreamhotels.com/phuket Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff +66 76 337300 www.capesienna.com, fb@capesienna.com

That’s my passion.”

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Sunday Seafood Brunch @ Palm Seafood, Twinpalms Phuket

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Palm Seafood showcases culinary finesse and fine seafood at their seafood brunch with a special afternoon that’ll consist of a buffet of French, Australian, Malaysian and Thai oysters, chilled tiger prawns, blue crab, rock lobster, sushi, sashimi and much more. Desserts include chocolate fountain and macaroons. A special treat will be Boston lobster. Brunch also includes a bottle of house wine per couple. The price is 2,900 baht++. Twinpalms Privilege membership benefits apply. Children 6 – 16 enjoy a 50% discount.

S N O I T O M O PR Beachfront Sunday Brunch Buﬀet @ Phuket Panwa Beachfront Resort

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Mediterranean Sunday Brunch @ Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort

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Feast to your heart’s content on a Mediterranean menu of mezze, tapas and charcoal grill specialities served à la carte. 990++ baht per person. Highlights: Live cooking station, chicken shawarma and char grill and Kids’ Corner with tasty child-friendly options. +66 7636 0600.

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Indulge in exotic delights on a lazy Sunday! Enjoy international food, a BBQ station, desserts, live cooking and a live music duo. Utilise our fantastic facilities such as the beachfront swimming pool, a fitness centre with private lockers and engage in amazing fun activities.

Happy Hours @ Vu Rooftop Pool Bar, Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa

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Every evening from 5pm until 7pm Dream invites you to enjoy the stunning Phuket sunset with a refreshing drink or two at Vu Rooftop Pool Bar. Indulge yourself and watch the last moments of the day transform into evening with a buy-one get-one complimentary drink. Choose from a selection of cocktails, beer, spirits, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages. Open daily from 11am until 11pm. +66 76 609888.

Special price is 399 baht net per person (free for kids under 5), free-flow soft drinks at 149 baht, and house wine at 999 baht net per bottle. Sundays from 12am - 4pm. Lunch includes a glass of wine. 449 baht per person. +66 7630 2900

Seafood BBQ & Fire Show @ XANA Beach Club

Sunday Roast @ COAST Beach Club & Bistro, Centara Grand 88 G5 Beach Resort Phuket

HIJACKED 2! It’s a Rum Invasion @ Metzo’s Bistro & Bar, Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort

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HIJACKED! The Chalong Bay Rum team are bringing in their cocktail gurus to show us why their rum is the only rum, baby! THB2,290++ all inclusive or THB990++ for food only for the best mezze and chargrill specialities in town and wait, there’s more.... we will throw in your first Chalong Bay cocktail for free!

Happy Hours @ KEE Sky Lounge, The KEE Resort & Spa

Due to popular demand, XANA Beach Club has extended the Friday seafood BBQ and fire show to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays @ XANA Beach Club. XANA’s BBQ features rock lobster, blue crab and white snapper along with a meat selection. There are also seafood bars with a live station. An organic salad bar and Thai dishes are available along with decidedly decadent desserts. 1,390++ baht per person. Half price for kids under 12. The fire performance takes place on the beach at 7:30pm. +66 76 324101. www.xanabeachclub.com

Gourmet BBQ Delights & Andaman Seafood Lovers 25 D2 @ Bodega & Grill 75 C2

We invite you to enjoy this great deal with a buy-one getone free drink starting from 5.30pm until 8pm. Choose from a selection of cocktails, beer, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. +66 76 335888 Ext 8241.

SundayRoast @ Irish Times, Jungceylon

Every Sunday from 12-3pm. Enjoy roast favourites such as leg of lamb, rib-eye steak, sea bass, chicken, BBQ pork ribs, pig on a spit, mini burgers accompanied by fresh salads and tempting desserts. 900++ baht per person. 1,100++ baht per person including free-flow soft drinks. 1,600++ baht per person including free flow red & white house wine, beer. Half price for children between 6 & 12 years old. Free for children below 6 years old. +66 76 201234.

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An all-you-can-eat lunch carvery of roast lamb, beef, BBQ ham, chicken, pork, fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and more. Lunch includes a glass of wine. 449 baht per person. +66 89 972 5122. www.irishtimespub-phuket.com

The Ossobuco @ La Gritta, Amari Phuket

All-you-can-eat Tapas @ Vanilla Sky Bar, Cape Sienna Hotel

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All-you-can-eat tapas with one bottle of wine per person: Regular white & red @ 1,390 baht per person. Premium white, red, rosé and prosecco @ 1,690 baht per person. Tapas start: 7-10pm. Wine: all night, additional bottles available at very attractive prices!

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La Gritta, the Italian restaurant at Amari Phuket, introduces ossobuco, a traditional Italian one-dish meal. Chef Patrizia from Rome expertly prepares traditional veal shank crosscut to come up with the best bone-to-meat proportion possible. The meat is braised with vegetables, white wine and broth for several hours to make it incredibly tender, before serving it with a choice of polenta or pasta. The ossobuco is priced at 810 baht++. +66 76 292697.

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Bodega & Grill presents Chef Mirko’s signature creations, gourmet BBQ delights and Andaman seafood lovers in our chic-rustic dining room or al-fresco dinner location. Gourmet BBQ delights includes grilled Wagyu fillet mignon, Tasmanian double lamb chops, Korobuta pork skewers accompanied by baked cherry tomatoes, mixed grilled vegetables, garlic and rosemary roast potatoes and our Bodega signature BBQ sauce. The menu is 2,190 baht for two. Andaman seafood includes grilled Phuket lobster, king prawns, white snapper and vegetable skewer accompanied by steamed potatoes, gratinated broccoli with hollandaise and salsa verde. The menu is 2,690 baht for two. +66 76 324101. please see Page 87.

DINING

HEALTH & BEAUTY.HAIR STUDIO 9

HEALTH & BEAUTY.LEMONGRASS HOUSE

LEMONGRASS HOUSE

Hair Studio 9

fresh handmade spa products

Don't you think it's amazing how the best things in life come in small packages? But small things don't necessarily equate to small visions. Lemongrass House in Cherngtalay has become famous, not only in Phuket, but across the world for its fresh homemade spa products. Established as far back as 1996, Lemongrass House has constantly punched above its weight, dedicating its existence to the perfection of spa products concocted from natural elements.

Welcome to Hair Studio 9. Our experienced staff members are committed to providing the most professional services possible. We are one of the most well-known hair salons in Phuket, bringing superior services and satisfaction to our customers.

Our hairstylists have more than 10 years’ of experience and specialise in hair extension, cuts, style and colours for women, men and children. At Hair Studio 9 we offer the very best colours and shades available in the industry.

HAIR STUDIO 9

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Jungceylon 2nd Floor Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Daily 11am – 10pm : +66 76 600108 ejshin2000@hanmail.net www.phukethairstudio9.com facebook.com/Phuket Hair Studio9 Jungceylon

Our approach reflects the latest in great looks and fashion from around the world and our colour lines are manufactured by professional experts in the field such as Paul Mitchell, L’Oreal, Wella, Schwarzkopf and Kudu.

Here's what we offer • Shampoo and blow drying / hair cutting • Natural hair perm / natural hair styling • Colour: Highlighting, multi-dimensional weaves and foils, colour-correcting, permanent and semi-permanent tinting • Natural hair extensions with 100% human remy hair which you can perm or apply colour to. They can also be matched to your hair colour with a completely natural look: available in 50cm or 60cm lengths. Hair extensions take about 90 minutes and last for six months with normal use. They can also be removed and replaced later if you wish • Permanent tattooing • Deep-conditioning treatment for both hair and scalp • Permanent waving and relaxing • Hair-cleansing support: Beautiful hair begins with clean hair and a clean scalp: Scalp therapy/hair growth support. Our hair is so fragile, yet we treat it harshly. Protect your hair with our customised More Hair! salon hydrotherapy treatments formulated to restore balance and vital elements to the hair and scalp for optimal hair growth. Our blends of powerful ingredients along with our de-chlorinated water infused with vitamin C provide treatment plans to recover and nurture you, your hair, and your scalp back to health • Hair colour support: Natural and organic hair colours which are gentler on your hair • We do special-occasion styles for weddings, black tie events, and proms

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Their formulas are based on a deeply rooted environmental commitment and all of their ingredients are fresh and derived from safe, renewable resources. They contain no animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals. Simple but attractive packaging made from recycled or recyclable materials is used. Lemongrass House is a pioneer manufacturer and supplier of aromatherapy products to major hotel spas in Thailand and around the world. Integrity, creativity and quality has been the driving force in the development of their product line over the years leading to a superb selection of delightful and innovative products. We believe that the secret of their success lies in the quality and concentration of essential oils and the loving care with specialised hand-blending resulting in unique aromatic effects in each product. If you live locally, you can drop by the shop and chat to the in-house experts to see and smell the products firsthand. They are open daily from 9am to 8pm, Lemongrass House and are located in Cherngtalay, on Srisoonthorn Road on the way to Surin Beach. If you do not live in Phuket, you can use the contact details below and make enquiries directly to the shop. Hoteliers, spa owners and anyone interested in health and beauty products will be warmly greeted.

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HEAD OFFICE (Next to PTT Gas station Cherngtalay) 10/2 M.1 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110 Tel: +66 76 271233; Fax: +66 76 325502

SURIN SHOP (Near Surin Beach) 106/13 M.1 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110 Tel: +66 76 621661

RAWAI SHOP (Fisherman Way Business Garden) 5/46 M.5 Viset Rd, Rawai, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83100 Tel: +66 093 673 4409 www.lemongrasshouse.com info@lemongrasshouse.com 1

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TRAVEL.AYUTTHAYA

Story by Lisa Lee Photos by Keith Leung and Lisa Lee

Located just an hour from Bangkok, Ayutthaya makes for a perfect day trip. But how can you see the best this ancient town has to offer in just one day? Here are a few suggestions on how to make the most of your time.

In its heyday during the 15th and 16th centuries, Ayutthaya was one of the greatest cities in the world. Benefitting from prosperous trading links with the Arab world, Europe and the Far East, its streets and marketplaces were graced with imposing temples and royal palaces. Today, much of that grandeur is gone but the charm remains and while many of the temples are now merely relics of their former self, the city is well worth a visit.

Tuk tuks are a fast and convenient way to get around the many sights of Ayutthaya.

One of the best ways to explore Ayutthaya on your own is to rent a bike; head east to the Ayutthaya Railway Station where bicycles are readily available for hire. The quality of the bikes on offer varies, so it’s a good idea to take one for a test ride. To rent a bike is

cheap – just 40 baht for a whole day and most of the shops open in the early morning, so you can get the most out of the day as you’re not required to return the bike until nightfall.

The reclining Buddha at Wat Lakayasutharam.

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Today, much of that grandeur is gone but the charm remains and while many of the temples are now merely relics of their former self, the city is well worth a visit. 1000 WORDS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

Given Ayutthaya’s location on the river, the city has a proud tradition for barges and a lively river trade.

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Ayuthaya grew on the back of trade, which was conducted along the river. Today the river is a great way to get a feel for the town.

Located on the Chao Phraya River, Ayutthaya has a proud boat-making tradition, with many of the royal barges having been made here in the former capital. While today’s barges are mostly made in Bangkok, it’s still possible to see the old techniques at the Thai Boat Museum, located across the King Naresuan Maharaj Bridge, along Ho Rattanachai road. Surrounded by well-kept, tropical gardens, the museum is part of the private home of Professor Paitoon Khawmala and his wife, Rattana; the elderly couple are more than happy to give you a tour of the exhibition, which contains traditional Thai boats and models of royal barges. Khun Paitoon was a professor at the Technical School of Shipbuilding and it’s his hope that the museum will help educate people about Thailand’s proud shipbuilding tradition.

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Just around the corner from the Thai Boat Museum you’ll find one of the famous landmarks of Ayutthaya: Wat Mahathat. The temple is perhaps most famous for its Buddha head which is lodged in the roots of a large tree close to the entrance. The head is in fact one of the few remaining at the temple – most of the Buddha images were destroyed when the Burmese invaded Ayutthaya in 1767, their heads cut off as a way of adding insult to injury. Behind the temple is a picturesque lake and park, perfect for a spin on the bike.

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Rice barge on display at the Thai Boat Museum.

In its heyday during the 15th and 16th centuries, Ayutthaya was one of the greatest cities in the world. Benefitting from prosperous trading links with the Arab world, Europe, and the Far East...

Make your way across town to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, set within the old palace grounds where it functioned as the royal chapel. Two of the three iconic, bellshaped stupas were built in 1448 by order of King Boromatrailokanat, while a third was added at a later stage, together with a 16-metre gold-covered Buddha image that the Burmese melted down and stole when they invaded.

Clockwise from top: Sai mai is Ayutthaya’s most famous snack and there is a road dedicated entirely to shops selling these famous pancakes; sweets at the night market along Bang Lan road; Bang Lan road gets busy in the late afternoon when the vendors start to set up; a lady cuts kanom krok at the night market.

It’s believed that King Rama I gathered the remains and brought them to Bangkok where he placed them in the chedi at Wat Po. If you’re feeling extra energetic, swing past the Wat Loyakayasutharam and its giant reclining Buddha. The site isn’t as impressive as Wat Mahathat or Wat Phra Si Sanphet, but the sheer size of the Buddha image is.

By now you’ve probably worked up an appetite, so from Wat Loyakayasutharam follow the Chao Phraya River along the western and southern bank until you reach the so-called ‘Roti Road’ along U-Thong Road near Ayutthaya Hospital. The road takes its name from the many stalls serving Ayutthaya’s most famous dish, roti sai mai, a light pancake wrapped around thin, colourful strands of sugar not dissimilar to cotton candy. To the uninitiated, all the stalls seem to sell the same thing but that’s far from the truth – each stall claims to be the best, following decades-old recipes, so go ahead and try a few different ones; you might be surprised. Finish the day at the bustling night market along Bang Lan Road. Despite its modest size, the market has an impressive collection of Thai comfort food and snacks, including moo ping, satay, kanom krok and phad thai.

Wat Phra Sri Sanpet

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TRAVEL.MAP OF THE ISLANDS

Islands around Phuket

KOH PANYI

KOH NOM SAO NOI

One of the great things about sophisticated Phuket is that, if you want an uninhabited 'island of your dreams' experience, you only have to look east and take your pick! As the map on Page 57 reveals, there are HUNDREDS of islands – accessible by boats of every kind – just waiting to whisk you away to dream for a day... or longer.

Unless otherwise credited, photos are provided courtesy of Southeast Asia Pilot www.southeastasiapilot.com

KOH RAYA RING

KOH NA KHAE KOH HONG

Koh Ping Kan (James Bond Island)

LEAM TAENG

KOH YAI KOH BATANG KOH NAKAYA

KOH PHANAK

YACHT HAVEN MARINA

KOH PHUDU YAI

KOH KUDU YAI

KOH RAI

KOH BOI NOI KOH DANG

LONG BEACH KOH BOI YAI

KOH YAO NOI

KRABI

KOH PAK BIA

AO PO GRAND MARINA

KRABI CITY

KOH HONG (KRABI)

KOH NAKHA YAI

PHUKET

KOH NUI

KOH YAO YAI

AO NAMMAO

AO RAILAY KOH YAMAN

KOH SAMET KOH PODA

KOH SIRAE

Koh Kudu Yai

AO KRABI

KOH DAM HOK-DAM KHWAN KOH KHOM

KOH YAWASAM

KOH MAPHRAO

PHUKET CITY

AO NANG

KOH DAENG

KOH RANG NOI KOH LIPI KOH RANG YAI

ROYAL PHUKET MARINA

Koh Panyi

KOH RUNG NOK

KOH SUP

BOAT LAGOON

Koh Khai Nai

KOH NGANG

KOH NAKHA NOI KOH PHAE

AO LUK

KOH CHONG LAT

KOH PING KAN KOH MAK (JAMES BOND )

PHANG NGA

Koh Pak Bia

Koh Hong, Phang Nga

KOH SI BOYA

KOH KHAI NAI

KOH KHAI NOK

HIN MUSANG SHARK POINT

KOH TAPHAO NOI

KOH BON

KOH AEW

KOH KAEO YAI

KOH MAITHON

KOH HAE

KOH KAEO NOI

KOH MAI PHAI

KOH PU

KOH DOKMAI

KOH LON H MAN

KOH YUNG

AO CHALONG

KOH PHI PHI DON

KOH PHI PHI LE 12 KOH KOH BIDA BIDA NOK NAI

Koh Khai Nok

Koh Hong Krabi 7

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Koh Yao Yai

KOH LANTA NOI

KOH RACHA YAI

Koh Dam Khwam 9

KOH LANTA YAI 10

KOH RACHA NOI

Supaporn Banjongpas

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TRAVEL.MAP OF THE ISLANDS

Koh Yung, Koh Mai Pai & Hin Klang Reef 13

Koh Bida Nok

Koh Racha Yai 11

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Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Le

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TRAVEL.TAKUA PA

Located on Route 4 north of Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province, the quiet little town of Takua Pa is known as being a transit point for travellers catching buses further afield. However, Takua Pa is unique in its own right and well worth a visit. Nestled by the Yan Yao River, Takua Pa was once a famous international port. Traders began to arrive in the 1300s, and by the late 1800s the town was booming thanks to the tin mining industry.

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Takua Pa was an important tin dredging area during those days, and the town saw an influx of Chinese migrants as well as Dutch, Portuguese and British traders. When tin prices began to fall in the 1900s, the traders moved on but the Chinese community stayed and assimilated into Thai society. Chinese culture is evident everywhere you look in Takua Pa. There are a handful of intricate Chinese pagodas as well as a few old Chinese-style tea and herb shops. Chinese-style red lanterns line most of the streets and many of the local families are of mixed Thai-Chinese heritage.

TRAVEL.TAKUA PA

Street mural in Takua Pa Old Town.

Sino-Portuguese architecture in Takua Pa Old Town enhances the charm of the small town.

The entire Takua Pa district is a really interesting place to explore. There are a lot of historic buildings, a fascinating old library filled with black-and-white photos from the tin mining era, as well as many Chinese temples, shrines and Buddhist wats. Old camp walls line the outskirts of the Old Town; built to surround a governor’s residence in the 1800s, the walls make for a rugged yet peaceful scene of urban decay. Takua Pa street scenes include intricately painted murals, cute places to take photographs and market vendors.

Takua Pa Old Town dates all the way back to the 13th century and is a cultural enclave filled with loads of history and ancient Thai culture. A wander through the historic old district affords the opportunity to examine the beautiful Sino-Portuguese architecture, artsy little street art murals and interesting shops, as well as to mix with the locals who, although quite shy, are full of smiles.

Exploring Chinese pagodas and temples in Takua Pa is interesting and educational.

Every Sunday, there is a classic market on Sri Takua Pa Street in the heart of Takua Pa Old Town. The street begins to buzz in the late afternoon, and the market comes to life. Local vendors sell fresh fruit, gooey desserts, a variety of grilled meats and classic Thai iced tea and coffee. The food is fresh and affordable; do try the caramel-graham waffle cookies. These cookies are a local speciality and absolutely delightful.

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The market’s atmosphere is laid back with one-ofa-kind souvenirs including vintage postcards, ‘Takua Pa My Home’ T-shirts and Chinese lacquer ware for sale. Many of the vendors set up shop in front of their homes and, if you’re lucky, you may be invited inside to examine old photographs and listen to Thai country and western music. The Sunday Market on Sri Takua Pa Street is really quite charming, and the perfect way to wind down a day of sightseeing.

TRAVEL.TAKUA PA

Slow life in Takua Pa

The days of the tin mining industry in Takua Pa are now gone and expansive plantations and rubber tree farms have taken its place in the local economy.

Charming Sino-Portuguese architecture in Takua Pa Sri Takua Pa Street Market is held every Sunday a good way to experience local life.

The bridge is located on private property but has become a popular stop-off point for day trippers taking photographs and selfies.

A big part of the allure of Takua Pa is actually getting there. Nature is abundant in Phang Nga Province, and the road passes through a lot of rural and natural landscapes. By observing the traditional local lifestyle of the small villages and coastal towns, one notices that life moving along to a slower tempo here. The days of the tin mining industry in Takua Pa are now gone and expansive plantations and rubber tree

GETTING THERE

Sightseeing in Takua Pa is become more popular with the younger crowd.

From Khao Lak, head north on Route 4 to Takua Pa. Route 4 first reaches the new town. It is approximately seven kilometres further to the Old Town. Buses and taxis run frequently between Khao Lak and Takua Pa and a round trip costs approximately 600 baht. If you have your own transport and head to Takua Pa Old Town for the Sunday market, well-marked street signs will guide you where to park.

Equally fascinating is Khok Kanoon Bridge, used by tin mining workers in the olden days. The bridge is located on private property but has become a popular stop-off point for day trippers taking photographs and selfies. This antique iron bridge crosses the Yan Yao River and if you come from Takua Pa Old Town, cross the bridge and keep going straight you will come to the Takua Pa bus station. A visit to Takua Pa would not be complete without sampling the district’s original Thai iced coffee. Locally known as ‘gafe bolan’ this ancient recipe is brewed from robust, full-flavoured beans and the coffee is served with whipped cream on top and garnished with anise. This Thai iced coffee is found in nearly all of the shops in Takua Pa and makes for a refreshing treat while sightseeing.

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farms have taken its place in the local economy. The countryside is brightly verdant and the small roads twist and turn at a leisurely pace. Local fruit vendors ply their wares along major roads. Takua Pa is old, historical and charming. A day exploring the quiet town is truly a cultural affair that provides insight into a former booming port town that was once famous for being one of the most cosmopolitan places in all of Southern Thailand. A daytrip to Takua Pa is well worth the effort. Start off from Phuket early, and don’t forget to take your camera.

PEOPLE.ALAN R. COOKE MBE

Alan R. Cooke MBE U nderwater construction expert, author of professional manuals, ex RE Sapper, paratrooper, UK Honorary Consul, journalist, cricketer of note, Hash House Harrier, Johnnyon-the-spot after the twin disasters of the tsunami and the One-two-Go air crash, Member of the British Empire (MBE), businessman, life-saver, self-styled “journo”, “bullshit” detector and foe of all things phony. You may well ask: How many people are being described here? The answer is one: Alan R. Cooke MBE. Now into his 80th year and survivor, not only of countless dives, but more recently of massive heart surgery which he characteristically dismisses as getting “a new cow’s heart valve and four by-passes”, it is our good fortune that he recently decided to chronicle this extraordinary life in his autobiography, reviewed on the following page.

Alan’s first visit to Phuket in 1986 was to supervise the complex underwater construction of the quay wall of the Deep Sea Port at Cape Panwa – a project which he recently revisited and which is still in great shape. But there’s no substitute for a face-to-face meeting… Alan casts his mind back to his first year in the army as a sapper, when he attended and passed three trade courses, one of which was a Royal Navy air diving course to 180ft depth. “I volunteered for every available course, including the diving one,” he says. That decision effectively defined his working life – he rapidly became an expert in the dark arts of marine diving for various construction projects.

If ‘retirement’ to Phuket in 1994 was intended as a retreat into obscurity, it proved the exact opposite. An astute businessman, he established Island Furniture with his Thai partner Siriporn in 1997. For many years he worked for Halcrow and Partners, travelling all over the world from Libya pre-Gadhafi to Dubai, the Seychelles, Ghana, Indonesia and many more, always learning on the job, and pioneering new procedures along the way. As he says, “Always based on careful advance attention to detail, essential in all diving and construction matters.” A jewel in the company crown. Alan’s first visit to Phuket in 1986 was to supervise the complex underwater construction of the quay wall of the Deep Sea Port at Cape Panwa – a project which he

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recently revisited and which is still in great shape. That achievement he rates simply as one of many underwater construction projects he has undertaken.

As the founder and President (in his capacity as UK Honorary Consul) of the team responsible for getting yacht import duty in Thailand reduced to zero – an act of huge commercial benefit to Phuket – Alan has not always bothered to seek credit for this achievement. If ‘retirement’ to Phuket in 1994 was intended as a retreat into obscurity, it proved the exact opposite. An astute businessman, he established Island Furniture with his Thai partner Siriporn in 1997 – still fully operational and the location for this interview – then built The Courtyard, an adjacent office block of 31 units, two years later. As Alan is keen to emphasise, Siriporn has always been beside him: partner, aide and supporter. As the founder and President (in his capacity as UK Honorary Consul) of the team responsible for getting yacht import duty in Thailand reduced to zero – an act of huge commercial benefit to Phuket – Alan has not always bothered to seek credit for this achievement. “It’s a matter of record. Should others like to invent fairy tales – it’s up to them to make fools of themselves and be laughed at behind their back,” he says.

Alan founded the Phuket Hash House Harriers when he was here in 1986, an organisation which has gone from strength to strength in the last 28 years, and continues to flourish today. Still on boating, and enthusiastic about major events on the island, Alan invested in Image Asia Events, providing substantial backing for the annual Phuket boat show (PIMEX) founded by that company. Alan founded the Phuket Hash House Harriers when he was here in 1986, an organisation which has gone from strength to strength in the last 28 years, and continues to flourish today. He was also the founder of the now-defunct British Business Association of Phuket and donated the land for the picturesque Alan Cooke Cricket Ground – which featured its inaugural game in November 2011. Few, if any, have done more to shape this island as we know it than Alan Cooke. However his MBE award citation stated simply: “For services to Thailand at the time of the Tsunami”.

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PROPERTY / HOMES / INTERIORS.THE LAKE HOUSE

Our Man in Phuket the book

verything on the previous page – and much more – is contained in the pages of Our Man in Phuket. Alan is no elegant prose stylist, not interested in the niceties of language. But then he wouldn’t want to be. Much of the book’s impact and immediacy comes from his demotic, “tell it as it is” approach. The years roll back as he refers to ”nooky”, “birds”, “piss-ups”, “ prats” and “tom-tits”, or the “doodlebugs” that blew away half of his grandmother’s Paddington house. Ever the pragmatist, his response to his future wife’s marriage ultimatum outside Marble Arch tube station is, “Oh shit” before muttering “Oh, all right then.” The arrival of his first-born elicits the comment: “just another sprog… keeping me poor for the next 20 years”. An earthy sense of humour allied to a wry capacity for selfdeprecation pervades the memoir. Alan notes, for example, that “a good diver’s hand linesman should be able to feel every move his diver makes, especially when he farts.”

The Lake House

When deciding on where to live in Phuket, his house’s location had to meet the “triple D” factor: the “Drunken Driving Distance” that he could manage from bar to home without mishap. His own gaffes, mainly small social ones, are those of a “plonker”. Ever willing to take on challenges, he volunteers – admittedly for a sizeable fee and a bottle of brandy – to bring ashore a decayed corpse in Ghanaian waters full of rotting fish and where visibility is absolute “zero.“ Marooned in Kuwait at the time of Saddam Hussein’s invasion, he organises the escape of a group of expats to Saudi Arabia. As with most endeavours in his life, Alan succeeds. For most readers, the most captivating parts of the memoir are about Phuket – which he adores – and to which he has contributed so much, despite the “file and forget” attitude of officialdom, which he frequently manages to circumvent. Describing his sojourn on the island as his “fantasy life”, settling here effectively ends his 38 year marriage to Marie. The abrupt termination still gives him pangs of remorse. But ever the pragmatist, Alan finds a Thai partner, who wins him over by selling him a mattress for five times what he intended to pay. Alan and Siriporn are still together. With characteristic generosity, he built a walled compound where nine members of his extended family live to this day.

Alan R. Cooke MBE If the book has a weakness, it resides in its rather slap-happy grammar and syntax. Nothing a decent edit could not fix – if this fascinating book ever runs to a second edition. And an index would be useful. But these are minor cavils. On the credit side, Alan’s own sketches of underwater projects, coupled with photographs, add variety to the sprightly text, and the contributions from “outsiders” – particularly the correspondence between Alan and various troubled expat “nutters”, is hilarious. All in all, this is a book that pulls no punches, a read as entertaining and plain-speaking as the man himself. Our Man in Phuket by Alan R. Cooke MBE is published by Kris Books

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LOCATION NZO Villas are all about location, situated only 300 metres from the beach. Tucked down a tranquil soi in the south of Phuket, our location is second to none. Owners can indulge in the ultimate tropical paradise setting near pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters and spectacular sunsets. Only minutes away from restaurants and bars, shopping centres, supermarkets, schools and marinas – the convenience of paradise is at your doorstep.

CONCEPT At NZO Villas, we’ve chosen to build unique and modern homes to exacting and high standards while still offering incredible value. All our villas come equipped with our Smart Home systems which enable automation of security systems, climate control, and integration of media and audio systems. The project integrates harmoniously with the natural environment. NZO Villas is a fully gated community with 24-hour supervision and camera control for the whole area. There is a remote control security gate at the entrance.

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Large living and open-plan kitchen space Foundation: Piling with concrete footing Strong concrete (Q Con eco-block) structure Asphalt shingle with roof thermal insulation High-quality ceramic tiles (glossy or matt) from COTTO and Teak Wood Floors in master bedroom Contemporary Designed European Kitchens Wall-placed air conditioners (Daikin) throughout All bathrooms include tiled walls with quality fittings and hot and cold water with mixer taps Spacious roof-covered car park and automatic remote gate control Swimming pool 7m x 4m (average) to 12m x 5m with saltwater overflow pool, Jacuzzi and underwater LED lighting Garden lighting to up-lit the mature tropical landscape, trees and plants

SPACE • Phase 1: 8 Villas with land plot of 270sqm to 520sqm Sold out • Phase 2: 8 Villas on 3,55 2sqm / Completion August 2016* • Phase 3: 9 Villas on 4,200sqm / Completion December 2016* (*The size of the land plot will be according to customers’ wishes)

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Layan Tara Villas Layan Tara is located in one of Phuket’s upcoming residential areas, where everything needed for comfortable living is nearby. Only minutes away from restaurants, bars, shopping centres, supermarkets, schools and marinas – the convenience of paradise is at your doorstep. CONCEPT Phase I: There are seven private villas at Layan Tara Phase 1. All the villas come with en-suite bedrooms with airy and spacious living room, dining room, landing area, kitchen and private swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens. The style combines colonial with tropical Thai design.

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Our property management services look after your investment, whether for your own use or in the case that you buy to rent.

SPACE Layan Tara Villas are designed to be spacious and airy with an attractive and practical layout. The built-up areas start from 200 to 675 sq.m. Each villa features a large private swimming pool with a spacious terrace that connects to the master bedroom and main living room, combining your indoor and outdoor activities and contributing a comfortable and convenient tropical lifestyle.

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This is a great place to live your relaxed lifestyle in the tropical destination of Phuket. The villas are equipped with Wi-Fi Internet access and numerous other thoughtful considerations for the comfort of the owners and guests.

• Full property management • Rental management (also for short-term and holiday letting) • Maid service, garden and pool services • Shuttle or taxi services SUMMARY: • Developer: Tarasuralai Co. Ltd

Phase II: Brand new single storey detached villas with 2 and 3 bedrooms. The villas’ style is simple and minimalist, presenting clean lines and fresh décor.

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They offer big and cozy bedrooms facing their own private swimming pool, along with an open living/dining area. The living room with its refined décor creates a cozy and homely atmosphere, and is perfect for laid-back evenings. Spacious master bedrooms come with fitted wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, equipped with bathtub and separate outdoor rain shower.

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Garden Zone: Gorgeous spacious 3-bedroom villas with continental European style decoration, manicured lawn and a new private swimming pool. The sleeping area consists of double master bedrooms and one twin room. All bedrooms are fitted with wardrobes and drawers.

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The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with enclosed shower and bathtub and the guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room and exotic open-plan bathtub. The kitchen has built-in cabinets and modern fitted appliances, including gas cooking hob and an extractor hood. The outdoor salas are ideal for private BBQ dinners by the pool.

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KATA: Wonderful 3 bedroom 420 sqm multilevel Penthouse with a private 12 meter swimming pool. Situated at the highest level of a luxury development overlooking Kata beach, this property boasts Phuket’s most stunning ocean views.

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Management: Our management team also offers full villa maintenance and cleaning services, ensuring your villa will be well maintained both during your stay and while you are away.

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Space: Anchan Villas are designed to be spacious and airy with an attractive and practical layout. The built-up areas start from 600 to 840sqm. and rest on plot sizes from 800-1,500sqm. Each villa features a large private swimming pool with a spacious terrace that connects to the master bedroom and main living room, combining your indoor and outdoor activities and contributing a comfortable and convenient tropical lifestyle.

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LEGAL MATTERS.DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES

Dangerous activities

It is also important to note that, in 2015, the Thai government promulgated a new law to monitor operators of “amusement equipment” in amusement or theme parks. The law is entitled Ministerial Regulation re: control on amusement equipment B.E. 2558 (2015), effective 24 April 2015 (“Ministerial Regulation”). The Ministerial Regulation was drafted to improve safety measures for such equipment. It provides rules, measures and conditions in construction, permission to use, inspection methods, safety measures as well qualifications of the materials used for, or necessary related parts of, the amusement equipment.

Phuket is one of the most famous places in Thailand when it comes to choosing where to go for that special vacation. The island offers many beautiful beaches and outdoor activities for simple relaxation or more adventurous fun.

Under this Ministerial Regulation, “amusement equipment” means a construction built for play in an amusement park or similar, which consists of a “main structure” and “supporting structure”, and has any of the following: (i) movement which causes the user to move with a speed of not less than 5 metres per second; (ii) the height between the ground where the amusement equipment is situated and the highest point where the user goes up to is not less than 2.50 meters; (iii) not less than 15 horsepower (11 kilowatts) of mechanical power; or (iv) water is needed for some parts of the amusement equipment in order to operate and the water depth shall not be less than 0.80 meters.

If you decide to enjoy your time in Phuket engaging in sports or activities which are considered dangerous – for example bungee jumping, parasailing, hang-gliding, scuba diving or renting jet-skis – you might wonder, if anything goes wrong and causes damage to your health and/or property, or even results in loss of life of your friends or family, how will you recover compensation in Thailand. According to Sections 420 and 437 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”), if you are injured or your property is damaged by taking part in any of those activities, and if you can prove that the damage occurred due to faulty equipment (by their mechanical action), the operator, who willfully or negligently injures you, will be liable to compensate for the damages.

In Thailand, an operator of those dangerous activities is not required by law to have a third party liability insurance, except in the case of amusement or theme parks, as mentioned below. However, if they have one, and your claim for damages is covered by the insurance policy, then you may be able to sue the insurer as another party in a claim in the event that the operator refuses to pay.

Even with all the protections of law in place, there can be no replacement for common sense and checking the licenses, insurance and competence of the operator of any dangerous sport activity or amusement park equipment. Desmond Hughes

You must also check your own insurance package to see whether the insurance covers you for damages occurred while participating in these dangerous sports. Normally, such activities are excluded or attract a higher premium. Please also note that

In Thailand, an operator of those dangerous activities is not required by law to have third party liability insurance, except in the case of amusement or theme parks. negligence and use of alcohol or intoxicating substances, or even prescription drugs, may exclude claims. You may have noticed that most operators of dangerous activities generally make an announcement, or even ask you to sign a form before you carry out any activity, specifying that they will not be liable or they will have restricted liability for any damages incurred as a result of any action deliberately or negligently committed by them in relation to the activities. In Thai law, such terms and/ or announcements cannot be raised as an exclusion or restriction of the liability of the operators. The operators are liable for any damages incurred, according to Section 8 of the Unfair Contract Terms Act, B.E. 2540 (1997). With the above in mind, if you expect to take part in any of these dangerous activities, you should first look for the most suitable insurance plans for yourself, carefully check the equipment (to the extent that is possible) before taking part and verify with the operators whether they have taken out insurance for third party liability.

Any construction, demolition or relocation of amusement equipment must be carried out after obtaining approval from the Tessabaan (Municipality Office). An operator is required to have insurance for third party liability with the insured amount as specified in the Ministerial Regulation.

Some of those dangerous activites mentioned above may fall under this Ministerial Regulation if the equipment is considered “amusement equipment” under the Ministerial Regulation. With this Ministerial Regulation, those taking part will be ensured that there are safety standards and they will be protected from accidents when they play at an amusement park. Even with all the protections of law in place, there can be no replacement for common sense and checking the licenses, insurance and competence of the operator of any dangerous sport activity or amusement park equipment. It is notable that accidents have occurred in other countries such as the U.K. in recent times at amusement parks, and therefore it must be accepted that there is an inherent risk in using any such equipment in any country, including Thailand. By Desmond Hughes (Senior Partner) and Oranit Sawanankunanon (Senior Associate), of Hughes Krupica. Hughes Krupica is a law firm which specialises in Real Estate; Construction; Hospitality; Corporate; Marine; Dispute Resolution; and Litigation, operating in Bangkok and Phuket, servicing clients in relation to their business activities in Thailand and in other regions of Asia. www.hugheskrupica.com

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The owner or the possessor of amusement equipment which has been operated and owned prior to the effective date of the Ministerial Regulation will also be required to comply, so there is some retrospective effect of this Ministerial Regulation.

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The CCC allows the injured to claim for a wide range of expenses incurred, which includes medical treatment as well as the loss of earnings on account of disability to work. The claim for damages arising from a wrongful act is barred by prescription – which means a time limit, after one year from the day when both the wrongful act and the person bound to make compensation became known to the injured person, according to Section 448 of the CCC. You must therefore be very careful not to delay too long or forget about this time limit when negotiating compensation.

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TRAVEL.PERANAKAN TRADITIONS IN PHUKET

Baba Nyonya cuisine is a must try

Explore the Peranakan traditions of Phuket Old Town and you will definitely see another charming side to local life on the island.

Traditional Peranakan attire is often spotted on the streets of Phuket Old Town. Batik sarong wraparound skirts, lacy button-up Kebaya blouses, and intricate beaded slippers are worn by many Phuket Baba ladies as they stroll about town tending to their daily business. During special occasions, such as the Phuket Old Town Festival, as well as birthdays and weddings, most of the Peranakan community wears traditional clothing in celebration of their heritage.

Baba cuisine encompasses the very best ingredients of Royal Thai Cuisine, local Hokkien Chinese food, simple Thai dishes and Malay favourites.

Recently, Phuket was deemed a ‘City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO, and this prestigious honour was no doubt bestowed due to the delicious flavours of Phuket Baba cuisine. Baba cuisine encompasses the very best ingredients of Royal Thai Cuisine, local Hokkien Chinese food, simple Thai dishes and Malay favourites. The combined flavours deliver a taste that is not too spicy, not too sweet and not too salty – and the dishes deliver a unique blend of delicious Asian fusion food.

Traditional Peranakan dress

Due to the constant preservation of the local Peranakan traditions, heritage tourism is booming in Phuket. The interesting history and culture of Phuket Old Town, along with the unique architecture of the Sino-Portuguese shop-houses and mansions where wealthy Phuket Babas lived, have all opened a gateway to cultural tourism on the island. Explore the Peranakan traditions of Phuket Old Town and you will definitely see another charming side to local life on the island.

There are a wide variety of small restaurants and cafés in the Old Town quarter that serve Baba cuisine. Popular dishes include moo hong (salted boiled pork), mee hokkien (stir-fried Hokkien noodles) and yum som o (Thai pomelo salad with marinated shrimp and roasted coconut flakes). Unique to Peranakan family recipes, these culinary delights provide insight into the local culture while delivering a delicious, one-of-a-kind meal.

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Things to do in

Wat Koh Siray

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Wat Koh Siray, with its golden reclining Buddha, sits on a hilltop from which there are spectacular views of Rassada Harbour and adjacent islands on the one side and views of rubber plantations on the other. It also overlooks the picturesque Sea Gypsy village of Laem Tuk-Kae. From the road you climb up a staircase flanked by huge dragons. The outside temple hall is surrounded by other Buddha images that you can walk around.

Parasailing & Paragliding

Sea Canoes

Ever wish you could fly like a bird, soaring and diving effortlessly with the wind in your face, and experience views of this beautiful island from a new and exciting perspective? Phuket now offers you the chance to do exactly this. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called parasailing. The parasail is a specially designed parachute which you wear, and which is then towed behind a speedboat; suddenly you are airborne and looking down on mere mortals. There are several operators on beaches and prices start at 2,000 baht.

Sea Canoes make a silent exploration of beautiful tidal sea caves and remote tropical coastlines, promoting alternative non-polluting marine leisure activity. Professional guides and attention to safety standards make the whole delightful experience convenient and safe, even for young children.

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INFORMATION.THINGS TO DO

Phuket Aquarium

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Whether you confine yourself to a walk along the beach or engage in swimming, snorkelling and scubadiving, 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. 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.

Sapan Hin

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This is a public park located by the sea at the end of Phuket Road. There’s an old dredgershaped monument called (somewhat unimaginatively) the ‘60 Year Mine Monument’, which was built on the headland at the southern end of Phuket Road in 1969. This monument commemorates one Captain Edward Thomas Miles, an Australian who brought the first metal ore-dredger to Phuket in 1909, hence the ‘60 year’ bit. In former times, Sapan Hin was regarded as the gateway of Phuket because the promontory was the chief trading port for freighters. As time went by, more land was reclaimed and developed into parks and public facilities, which now include a sports centre, large playing fields, restaurants and the island’s main boxing stadium. It’s also the site of two colleges – Phuket Community College and Phuket Vocational College.

Weekend market

The most popular weekend market, about 1km south of Central Festival, is officially called ‘Chao Fa Variety’ but is universally referred to by its Thai name ‘Talad Tai Rot’. There you’ll find a bewildering choice – everything from clothes to electronics. If you’re after handicraft items like tooled leather goods, Buddha images or second-hand books, you’ll not be disappointed. And if you’re hungry, there’s a huge selection of Thai snacks – all freshly prepared on the spot. The market opens at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays − when it's cooler. It’s a good idea to arrive early to avoid the crowds and traffic. Car parking can be a challenge.

Every day many Phuket residents visit Sapan Hin to jog or just to enjoy walking along the mangrove-lined paths. In the evenings people turn out to play tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lawn bowling and takraw. Others come to picnic and enjoy snacks and drinks available from the small market. At the south end of Sapan Hin is the Kiew Tian Shrine, which plays a significant role in the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival; all the street processions end here. To get to Saphin Hin just hop in a Tuk- Tuk or taxi; they all know it.

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To find all these great places get yourself a copy of STREETS of PHUKET - 188 pages of detailed street maps, landmarks and local information - with a series of comprehensive indexes. Check www.streetsofphuket.com to find out where to get it – at only 399 baht it’ll save you time and fuel.

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PHUKET LIVING.ENTERTAINMAENT

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ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES Bar Bands @ Timber Hut. The Thai pub scene. A fun place featuring one of Phuket’s great bar bands. PHUKET CITY

Beach Party @ Paradise Beach Phuket. Party 4 Junctions Beach Party! Start your evening off right with this unique and memorable Beach Party featuring four international DJs and awesome light and sound. Paint your body and try the signature bucket cocktails including some newly invented drinks. Paradise Beach will consist of four main events per month, Full Moon, Half Moon, and Black Moon including seasonal events with capacity up to 10,000 people. www.paradisebeachphuket.com PATONG

Live music @ Tai Pan. Classic Rock, and the latest dance hits every night through to 11:45pm with international singers. PATONG

PATONG Seduction’s Ladies Night @ Seduction Beach Club & Disco. Tuesday and Thursday nights. DJ Tracks & DJ Eazy Official on the decks. Doors open 10pm. VIP bookings +66 85 183 7059.

EMERGENCIES Diving Medicine Center 1719 Emergency Hotline (Fire / Police) 911 Marine Police +66 76 211883 Narenthorn Emergency Services 1669 Tourist Police 1155 +66 76 223891-3 TRAVEL Airport Bus

Chain of Love

Live music @ Chain of Love. Offers a variety of Thai, local and some international dishes. This location features a private room perfect for a small party. You can also enjoy live music indoors or outdoors – starts 7:30pm every day.

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XANA Beach Club BANGTAO Live DJs @ XANA Beach Club. Resident DJ Wii’s chillout set every day in the evening ‘till late.

Jazzy live @ The Route Café & Music Bar. Live music every weekend: pop, soft rock, jazz, all cool styles of music are played here, and any musician is welcome to jam later on at night. PHUKET CITY

BANGTAO Resident DJ Chedi @ Bliss Beach Club. Every Saturday from 2-8pm chill out and enjoy DJ Chedi’s mind-blowing tunes. PHUKET CITY Live music @ Ploenchit Pub & Restaurant. This is more for local people who love nightlife, but why not give it a try? Live bands start from 9pm every night. PHUKET CITY DJ & live music @ Kor Tor Mor Pub & Restaurant. A great spot to experience the local nightlife scene. Live Thai music and the DJ plays international hits.

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HOSPITALS Bangkok Hospital Phuket

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KAMALA Live Entertainment @ The Pool Bar, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort. Live entertainment at the Pool Bar. Live music from resident band ‘2gigis’. Every Tuesday & Friday from 6-10pm at the Pool Bar. Happy Hour: Enjoy two cocktails for the price of one 5-8pm +66 76 231234. BANGTAO Jazz & R&B @ Indulge, Dream Hotel Phuket. Televised sports and leather chairs are signature features. ‘Indulge’ is the soul of the Dream Hotel where the music of choice is soul along with jazz and R&B. Asian and Mediterranean tapas, cured ham and cheeses of the world are served by an all-female team. Mon-Fri 5pm-2am. & weekends 2pm-2am +66 76 609888.

REGULAR EVENTS Phuket Yacht Club. Club race on 8 & 29 May & 12 & 26 June. Dinghy sailing lessons and RYA training courses available. Swap meet, bring in your unwanted items on the last Saturday of each month; sell or trade for another treasure. Marine gear will be on display along with other items. There’s live entertainment, a sausage sizzle and more. www.phuketyachtclub.com Phuket International Women’s Club. +66 76 316711 info@phuketiwc.com www.phuketiwc.com Grumpy Old Men’s Society. Meets 1 & 3 Monday each month. vguytonbeck@gmail.com

Rotary Club of Patong Beach. Meets each Tuesday at 7pm. www.rotarypatong.org Lions Club of Patong Beach. Dinner 2nd Tuesday each month. +66 81 374 2088 www.lions-club-patong.org Phuket Hash House Harriers. Regular hash every Saturday. Tinmen Hash (male only) 1st Wednesday each/month. Iron Pussy Hash (female only) 2nd Wednesday each month. Puying Hash (for families) middle Sunday each month. Kamala Koma Hash (mixed adults) last Tuesday each month. Phuket Mountain Bike Hash will be hosting the InterBike Hash #4 on 29 Apr - 1 May 2016. www.phuket-hhh.com

Ploenchit Pub & Restaurant

Skal International Phuket & South Thailand. Monthly dinners, usually with speaker. www.skalphuket.org Outrigger Hotels/Twenty Cricket League. Matches each Sunday. Touch rugby every Wednesday evenings. www.phuketcricketgroup.com / www.acgphuket.com. British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (BCCT). BCCT holds about four Phuket business dinners per year, with excellent topical speakers, usually from out of town. For information about upcoming dinners visit: www.bccthai.com or contact Greg Watkins at greg@bccthai.com windowonphuket.com

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