Window on Phuket September-October 2016 by WINDOW on Phuket

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ISSUE 103 # SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2016

REGULARS 10 14 16 18 24 54 79 81

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

Southern Pursuits: Koh Lipe

Bridge on River Kwai

Magical Natai Beach

Phuket Vegetarian Festival

DINING

34 Hot food promotions. Don’t miss out! 36 Recipes and signature dishes from Phuket’s top chefs

TRAVEL

48 Southern Pursuits: Koh Lipe 56 Magical Natai Beach 62 Bridge on the River Kwai

LEGAL MATTERS

70 Practical tips for dealing with ‘legal encounters’ in Phuket

PHUKET LIVING 20 31 40 75 80

Profile: Michael Nurbatlian A fun guide to language Phuket Vegetarian Festival 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?

Sarasin Bridge

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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

73 C3

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

125 C2

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BEACHES

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

WHAT’S ON. PHUKET EVENTS

4 SEPTEMBER

12 NOVEMBER

Run @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC), Thalang

Women’s Soccer @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC), Thalang

King of the Mountain. Join this unique, fun, endurance trail run! 4km, 8km and 15km. Entry Fee: 15km-450 baht/person. 8km-350 baht/person. 4km-250 baht/person. Prize is 5,000 baht for the male and female winners of the 15km run. www.thanyapura.com

5th Phuket International Women Soccer 7s. The format is 7-a-side (70m x 45m). Last year’s tournament saw 10 teams from Australia, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore and Thailand. A maximum of 12 teams can play. www.thai7s.com/women-soccer-7s

15 NOVEMBER Loy Krathong @ around Phuket

1-9 OCTOBER Vegetarian Festival @ Phuket Shrines Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2016. During this time, local people of Chinese ancestry wear white and strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian or vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual and bodily cleansing and purification, spiritual enlightenment and meritmaking. www.phuketvegetarian.com

Loy Krathong Festival 2016. One of the most beautiful festivals in Thailand, Loy Krathong sees people float ornately decorated sections of banana tree trunk that contain flowers, incense sticks and a candle. The concept of Loy Krathong is to worship the Goddess of Water and to float away ones’ troubles and bad luck. It is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls in November.

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20 NOVEMBER

Run run @ Phuket Shrines

Triathlon @ Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay

12th Turtle Fun Run Mini Marathon 2016. The annual Turtle Fun Run and Mini Marathon aims to raise funds and awareness of the conservation work done by the Phuket Marine Biological Centre and its ‘The Injured Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program’. The programme helps rescue, rehabilitate and release injured turtles, dolphins, whales and dugongs. Start 6:15am at Phuket Gateway, Maikhao. Trophies, medals and other great prizes to be won. www.maikhaomarineturtlefoundation.org

Laguna Phuket Triathlon. The 23rd Laguna Phuket Tri experience; rub shoulders with the pros at the race and social events. The Triathlon is Asia’s premier destination triathlon featuring a unique 1.8km swim, 55km bike and 12km run. www.lagunaphukettri.com

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WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON. PHUKET EVENTS

PHUKET LIVING.HELICAM

3-10 DECEMBER Regatta @ Kata Beach Resort, Kata Beach 30th Anniversary Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. One of the most prestigious international sporting events in Southeast Asia, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The regatta will be held off Kata Beach from 3-10 December, hosting international racing classes across which about 150 boats and around 1,500 sailors compete for one of sailing’s most prestigious trophies. www.kingscup.com

Exploring the islands by Helicam

15-18 DECEMBER Yacht Show @ Ao Po Grand Marina Thailand Yacht Show. The largest gathering of the most innovative superyachts in the region, coupled with luxury yachting lifestyle activities for the first time in Phuket. The second edition of this yachting event aims to support the government policy to promote Thailand as a ‘Marina Hub of ASEAN’ as well as stimulating Thailand’s economy, particularly the tourism sector. www.thailandyachtshow.com

Below: Poda Island - Krabi

Above and below: Views of Phang Nga Bay

Below: Chicken Rock - Krabi

Upcoming movies All the latest movies are on offer on the island

Helicam Co. Ltd. visits many of the Islands in the Andaman Sea and Phang Nga Bay to capture imagery for new Helicam projects. The growing yachting industry is expecting more high-end marine tourism with luxury yachts on the horizon.

SFX Coliseum cinema 3rd. floor, Central Festival, Phuket City +66 76 209000 SFX Coliseum cinema Jungceylon Shopping Destination, Patong Beach +66 76 600555

Since 1981 an extensive section of the bay has been protected as National Park to preserve the natural beauty of these wonders – with countless wildlife species of fish, reptiles and mammals, not to mention the incredible landscape of limestone cliffs and caves – so that generations to come can enjoy the wonders.

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Above: Twin Sand Beaches - Krabi

ADVERTORIAL

WHAT’S ON

SOCIAL

SOCIAL SCENE.WHAT WAS ON IN PHUKET

HQ Beach Lounge Champagne Cocktail Opening Party

Set Menu Promotion Press Lunch Party @ Patong Beach Club

Phuket Patong Night Party @ Lub D

Global Day of Discovery @ Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

XANA 4th Family day

Phuket media experience new luxurious Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Nai Yang Beach

Press conference and opening @ East Bangtaoville

2nd year of French National Day celebrations @ Novotel Phuket Vintage Park

Big Body & Charity Concert 2016 Press Conference @ Laguna Phuket

Andaman Short Film Contest #1 @ Limelight Avenue Phuket

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SOCIAL

PEOPLE.MICHAEL NURBATLIAN

Thoroughly modern renaissance man

Michael Nurbatlian

ichael Nurbatlian strode across the lounge, all welcoming smiles, and asked me if I needed a coffee or tea. That set the tone for a relaxed and engaging chat, with a contrasting backdrop provided by a turbulent Andaman Sea, its breakers pounding the granite boulders beyond the vast infinity pool. For this was Kata Rocks, one of Phuket’s iconic resorts, with its 34 sky villas, perched on a rocky promontory directly overhanging the infinite ocean. ‘Infinity’ is a keyword here. For the sky is literally the limit in terms of the resort’s aim to please its exclusive clientele; Michael’s position is marketing director of ‘Infinite Luxury’, the cutting-edge design and development company which operates the flagship resort. He has come a long way in a relatively short space of time; proof that youth – Michael is 30 – is no barrier to giddy heights when you have the passion, the application and the intellect to go with the ambition. Michael has an unusually cosmopolitan background. A member of a distinguished Armenian family who moved to Beirut in the late 19th century, his father – whom he refers to as his ‘best friend’ – was the Lebanese Ambassador to Thailand. So it was hardly a cause for surprise that Michael should decide to pursue his career here. Schooled in Switzerland, he thinks in French and speaks impeccable English, but the culture with which he identifies most closely is that of Buddhist Thailand and oriental philosophy. He also speaks Armenian and Arabic. Originally he thought about becoming an architect, for Michael has a lifelong interest in the visual and arts, but decided on marketing after a BA in Political Science at the American University in Beirut. Then followed an MBA – the qualification which has unlocked so many doors for so many future CEOs – at the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education in Montreux, Switzerland. The topic? “The Impact of Digital Branding on Guest Loyalty in Luxury Hotels in Thailand.” After that, Phuket – with its high-end hotels and life-style resorts – was a natural destination. Michael has broadened his professional experience with remarkable assiduity. First at the Millennium and Copthorne Hotel chain starting 2008, then at Indigo Pearl (2010-11), followed by a spell at Intercontinental Hotels (2011-2012). A longer period (2012-2016) found him with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group – at the Legendary, 140-year-old, The Oriental Hotel – as the Director of eCommerce and Digital Marketing. Only in post here for three months, Michael is clearly a Kata Rocks devotee. He waxes enthusiastic about the state of the art spa with its eight treatment rooms, sublime aromatherapy, innovative chromotherapy (or colour therapy) and water bed treatments for spinal ailments. And we visit the temperature controlled wine cellar which features hundreds of prestigious bottles and has a unique system for enjoying a glass, by deploying a credit card to select wine from one of the many brands on display. A technological marvel.

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Working with a team of five dedicated Thai marketers, Michael’s primary concern is to develop guest allegiance to the image of ‘Infinite Luxury’, by ensuring that its flagship Kata Rocks consolidates its role as a luxury resort leader through brand and digital marketing, PR strategies, by developing better distribution systems, by refining search, booking and reservation engines and even exploring the emerging Chinese market. Glancing upwards at a TV showing silent images of great cuisine and views, he opines that at this exalted five-star level, this is an effectively subliminal way to go – above strident discounts and hard sells. The team issues its own monthly ‘Kata Rocks Journal’, which keeps readers alongside with the website, up-to-date with upcoming events, activities and promotions. Obviously, there is also a Facebook page. ‘Infinite Luxury’ has also branched out into the area of designing, yachting rendezvous, and is also realising and managing luxury property projects by offering its expertise to interested investors. In Michaels’ capable hands, the brand will surely continue to grow and flourish.

He has come a long way in a relatively short space of time; proof that youth - Michael is thirty - is no barrier to giddy heights when one has the passion, the application and the intellect to go with the ambition. Michael’s range of personal interests is eclectic. A keen supporter of animal rights and wildlife protection, sustainable development and environmental issues, he puts his money where his mouth is, having eliminated meat from his diet and following a predominantly plant-based lifestyle. Unsurprisingly, he is a keen keep-fit enthusiast, a contributor to various charities and an assiduous member of Rotary International. Like so many of us, Michael fears for the future of a nature endangered by the global ‘apres moi, le deluge’ ideology. He argues, with conviction, that Phuket Island needs a policy of systematic regulations based on long-term urban planning, instead of piecemeal projects involving ‘soft’ targets which do little to protect or preserve our fragile natural environment. Perhaps, Michael agrees, businesses too could do more to encourage sustainability. Not short of self-belief, Michael is a frequent speaker at conferences and hospitality industry events, where his expertise in the fields of luxury branding, and his experience of digital marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and brand loyalty, can reach a wider and interested public. Judging by my experience today, he has no difficulty in captivating and engaging an audience – of one or a hundred.

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BOATS.CAPE PANWA HOTEL PHUKET RACEWEEK

A record-setting 2016

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek Photos by Scott Murray/ Phuket Raceweek 2016 was perhaps one of the toughest Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweeks. The line-up of 47 boats was a record and the diversity of nationalities – more than 25 in total – was impressive. However, conditions made the 13th event the most challenging with sailors encountering light winds, strong currents, testing swells, and 180-degree wind-shifts. Held from 20 to 24 July off the southeast coast of Phuket, Raceweek was headquartered at the Cape Panwa Hotel with most of the fleet anchoring offshore enjoying the beachfront hospitality.

Close racing in the Cruising / Charter class saw everything poised for a final day showdown. However, with racing called off in the afternoon of the final day due to lack of wind, Remington was crowned class winner by a single point from BeauX Esprits in second and Venture in third.

The organisers and title sponsor Cape Panwa Hotel delivered four lavish beachside parties with copious amounts of food and drink for the 500+ participants. It all kicked off with a Caribbean-themed opening party sponsored by Mount Gay Rum and finished with a lavish gala dinner presided over by Mr. Kalin Sarasin of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Admiral Kraisorn Chansuvanich, President of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand.

New for this year was the Platu One Design class. Racing with identical sails, these pocket-rockets enjoyed some bow-to-bow racing and after four races it was the Singapore entry Phuket Boat Lagoon Weasel that came on top, one point ahead of Phuket Boat Lagoon Fox with Absolute One Design third.

On the water standards were equally high, with a race management team lead by the unflappable World Sailing International Race Officer, Simon James, who spent more hours than anyone searching for wind, setting race courses, and timing the last boats home. ADVERTORIAL

Across the eight classes this year the racing was close. With just two grand prix yachts in IRC Racing I class it was a chance for these TP52s to get some early points on the board for the 2016/17 AsianYachting Grand Prix championship, and a chance to see where they are at with their boat optimisation programmes. Competing for the second time was Ray Roberts and his crew on Millennium Racing who managed to get the better of past winner Peter Ahern and his crew on Oi! In IRC Racing II it was a competition of four Beneteau yachts against three others, and this time round it was the ‘others’ that sealed it. Phuket-based Australian, Scott Bradley, skippered Emagine to a one-point win over David Dimmock’s Singapore entry Loco, with Gust, skippered by Ben Copley, securing third. It was a tough battle in IRC Racing III between an Australian crew who chartered the Mumm 30 Foreign Affair and Dane Niels Degenkolw and his Thai crew on Phoenix and by the end of the series Phoenix finished three points clear of Foreign Affair with Sailescape’s Farrgo Express in third.

There were 19 multihulls competing over three classes. Winning three out of four, Alan Carwardine’s Asia Catamarans Hurricane defended their title from John Coffin’s Java and Peter Wood’s Top Cat. Also defending his title, John Newnham on Twin Sharks raced in the Firefly 850 Sport one-design class and won with a comfortable three-point victory over Voodoo in second and Blue Noze in third. The Corsair class saw four identical Corsair Pulse 600s on the start line and Mick Tilden on Pixalux won by seven points from SuDu 4 who won the tie-break from Zam Bevan’s Multihull Solutions H30 in third. Now in its 13th year, Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek is aging gracefully and this year welcomed a record fleet. Also encouraging is the number of Thai sailors taking part, making up 20% of the fleet this year. While the fickle wind made it tough for all, the onshore facilities and services were excellent while the race management team did an excellent job in trying circumstances. The 14th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek will take place from 19 to 23 July, 2017. CAPE PANWA HOTEL PHUKET RACEWEEK www.phuketraceweek.com.

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TIDE TABLES

INFORMATION.TIDE TABLES

SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY

NIGHT

2.7

2.3

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.2

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.0

0.8

1.2

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.1

2.8

2.3

1.7

1.2

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.3

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.1

2.8

2.3

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.7

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.5

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.3

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.6

1.0

0.7

1.1

1.7

2.4

2.9

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.2

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.3

2.9

3.4

3.5

3.2

2.7

2.0

1.3

0.8

0.6

0.7

1.3

2.0

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.6

1.0

0.7

0.8

1.2

1.8

2.5

3.1

3.5

3.4

3.1

2.5

1.8

1.1

0.6

0.9

1.5

2.2

2.9

3.4

3.5

3.2

2.7

2.1

1.4

0.9

0.7

0.9

1.4

2.0

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

2.8

2.2

1.5

0.9

0.6

0.7

1.1

1.8

2.5

3.1

3.4

3.0

2.5

1.8

1.2

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.2

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.0

2.6

2.0

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.3

1.7

1.2

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.0

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.7

2.4

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.2

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.8

2.3

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0.9

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1.9

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1.4

1.5

1.8

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1.8

1.5

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1.5

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1.8

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1.2

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2.6

2.9

3.0

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2.6

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1.6

1.3

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.9

2.5

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.0

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1.9

1.3

1.0

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1.2

1.7

2.3

2.9

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2.6

3.0

1.3

0.9

0.7

0.9

1.4

2.1

2.7

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3.5

3.4

3.0

2.4

1.7

1.1

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0.8

1.2

1.8

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3.1

3.4

3.0

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1.8

1.1

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0.6

1.0

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2.3

3.0

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3.6

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2.8

2.1

1.4

0.8

0.6

0.8

1.3

2.0

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3.3

3.5

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.5

0.9

0.6

0.7

1.1

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2.6

3.2

3.6

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2.6

1.9

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0.7

0.6

0.9

1.5

2.2

2.9

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3.4

3.2

2.7

2.0

1.3

0.9

0.7

0.9

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2.1

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3.3

3.6

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3.0

2.4

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1.1

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0.8

1.2

1.7

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3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.9

1.2

1.7

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2.9

3.3

3.4

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1.5

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.7

2.8

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2.1

1.7

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.8

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2.7

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.8

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.2

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.7

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2.4

2.6

2.4

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1.8

1.6

1.7

1.9

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2.5

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

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2.5

2.0

1.5

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1.0

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1.6

2.2

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.1

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1.7

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1.0

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1.4

1.9

2.5

2.9

3.1

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2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

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2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

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1.7

2.2

2.8

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BOATING.CHOLAMARK

BOATING.ASIA MARINE

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.

Our work is done with the expertise of a European manufacturer

GO CRUISING

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.

ADVERTORIAL 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

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.

• Wide range of inflatable boats made from Neoprene/ Hypalon • In addition to our Cholamark models we also offer Williams & Highfield tenders

Our destinations Similan, Racha, Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay / Krabi

• 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

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

• Licensed to repack liferafts. Pick up & delivery service • Parts for dinghies - repair sets, air pumps, paddles, oars & dinghy wheels

Overnight two-day/one-night cruise from 280,000 baht

• Rental of dinghies • Outboard engines, life rafts, self inflating life jackets, hand flares & parachute flares • Stainless steel work (316), Argon Welding & perfect polishing 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. 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).

CHOLAMARK BOAT 16/29 Moo 8, Chaofa Road, Chalong, Phuket 83130 : +66 76 283112

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Second Thailand Yacht Show taking shape! With its new timing at the beginning of the season, rather than slap bang in the middle, preparations for the 2nd Edition of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS2) are well underway. Running from 15-18 December, organisers 3L Events and co-hosts the Thai Government aim to showcase the emerging marine tourism

The Fountaine Pajot’s Saba 50

Multihull Solutions to showcase the Fountaine Pajot’s Saba 50 Following a highly successful Singapore Yacht Show (SYS), where they sold no less than four big sailing and motor catamarans, Multihull Solutions now joins TYS for the first time, presenting Fountaine Pajot’s Saba 50. This beautiful sailing catamaran had a great regional launch at SYS earlier this year, and is ideal for island hopping in Thailand’s waters. Fountaine Pajot recently announced two new catamarans: a 44ft motor cat, and a 47ft sailing catamaran, perfectly complementing their fleet, which extends from 40ft to 67ft’. The new 44ft, designed by renowned naval architects Daniel Andreiu and Pierangelo Andreani, features an abundance of space far beyond what is standard for a catamaran of this

The Sanlorenzo 46Steel

Forwin was launched in 2013 as Starling and has recently undergone a refit in Sanlorenzo’s facilities in Viareggio, Italy before being delivered to her new Chinese owner. Details of the refit have not been revealed, however those interested in learning more about Sanlorenzo’s interior capabilities can visit her this December at Ao Po Grand Marina.

The new 47ft boasts incredible living space as well and is available in two layouts — a 3-cabin Owner version, and a 5-cabin Charter version. This versatility, combined with her cruising capabilities and Fountaine Pajot’s pedigree for excellence, makes the new 47ft the perfect catamaran for the Asian market. If you are interested and wish to get in touch with Multihull Solutions, contact Rachel at: rachel@multihullsolutions.com.

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Simpson Marine presents the Sanlorenzo 46 Steel, Forwin Simpson Marine, one of Asia’s leading new and brokerage yacht sales companies, will once again return to the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS), presenting the stunning new Sanlorenzo 46 Steel, Forwin.

size. This, combined with excellent fuel efficiency, makes the MY44 an ideal yacht for extended trips to the many secluded islands of Thailand and Indonesia.

The spectacular Ocean Emerald was the first foreign-flagged vessel over 30m to receive a Thai charter licence in 2015. This contemporary masterpiece will return to TYS once again this December. Designed by Norman Foster, she has a strong emphasis on space and light. Based in Southeast Asia, Ocean Emerald, with a choice of outdoor deck areas for lounging and relaxation, is the perfect platform for entertaining friends and guests. Enjoy a dip in the upper deck Jacuzzi or chill out with a refreshing cocktail on one of the comfortable sunloungers.

Pacific. Since taking on the brand, Simpson has sold – in addition to the 46 Steel – a SL106, and one of the standout yachts of the last year, the new Explorer 460. With Simpson Marine’s 20 offices in seven countries, there are sure to be more Sanlorenzo’s joining Forwin cruising the region. If you are looking to talk about your own Sanlorenzo superyacht, visit the Simpson Marine team this December at the show, or contact sanlorenzo@simpsonmarine.com

Simpson Marine became the exclusive dealer in Asia for Sanlorenzo in May 2015, and has since seen a growing demand for the prestigious Italian yard’s yachts in Asia

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Toyota Vios(J)

THB 450,000

Toyota Yaris(S)

THB 315,000

Toyota Avanza (S)

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Honda Jazz (SV)

Toyota Camry (G)

Honda Civic (E)

THB 385,000

THB 630,000

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THB 470,000

PRE-OWNED: Red, 2015, 1.5 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Standard Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 12,xxx KM.

THB 398,000

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2008, 1.5 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Standard Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 134,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2010, 2.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 90,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2007, 1.8 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 94,xxx KM.

Honda New Crv(E ) 4wd THB 880,000

Mitsubishi Pajero

THB 770,000

Toyota Fortuner (V) 4wd THB 980,000

PRE-OWNED: Black, 2013, 2.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 32,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Sport Gt, Brown, 2012, 2.5 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, DVD, 59,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Black, 2012, 3.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 46,xxx KM.

Toyota Vigo Prerunner(G) THB 698,000

ISUZU D-MAX cab4

THB 560,000

Ford Ecosport Titanium THB 595,000

PRE-OWNED: Silver, 2013, 3.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, DVD, 49,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: S.titanium 4WD, White, 2011, 3.0 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Standard Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 90,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: Orange, 2014, 1.5 Auto, Electric Wing Mirrors, Central Locking, Mag Wheels, Leather Seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, 17,xxx KM.

to language: My very first contact with Thai nationals happened years ago during an internship in the United States. For a year we worked side-by-side on a small international team with three Thais and everyone adored them: they were kind, witty and welcoming people. However, a tiny issue dogged them like a shadow: most of the time no one could comprehend

much of what they were saying! Being a linguist with a few languages under my belt, I was shocked by my Thai colleagues’ spoken English skills. Though their written expressions were almost perfect, when they opened their mouths their English magically turned into a cryptic language similar to the one made up by J.R.R. Tolkien in his Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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PHUKET TOWN

Thung Ka Rd.

Thepkasattree Rd.

Mae Luan Rd.

Yaowarat Rd.

Merlin Hotel To Central

CAT DOG

Satree Phuket School Damrong Rd.

Srisoonthorn Sub District Administrative Organisation To Airport

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Little did I know that one day I would end up living in Thailand and that the language I heard widely spoken even had a name – ‘Thaiglish’, or ‘Tinglish’.

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Basically, most of the time, while you don’t quite understand what your smiling waiter is saying, it’s safe to assume he is ‘swallowing’ the second half of words. So in pursuing clarity, slow down and repeat the key one(s) while accentuating their second half (“You mean, how is my wiNe or my wiFe?”). Also, spelling important words out often helps. As I’ve already mentioned, Thais’ pronunciation conceals their knowledge and, unless beginners, they tend to read and write with more understanding than you would assume.

‘Thaiglish’ pronunciation – when you don’t understand what’s being said. Two problems arise when talking to Thais in English: One is the accent dilemma, as most locals apply Thai rules when pronouncing English, and the other is a vast difference in grammar and sentence structure. Some of us who’ve settled in Thailand have learned to break into those insights and have adapted accordingly. But I’ve discovered that in order to avoid comical and frustrating scenarios, most English-language native speakers could well benefit from a few language tips. As an English-language teacher here for about two years before becoming a writer, I quickly identified a few problem areas.

How much?

Sixt..?!#%&*

Six??

ผลไมสด

Proper English – when you are the one who’s being misunderstood.

Language tip My English students were all adults, typically placed into one of three groups: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Yet, I quickly learned that pronunciation was a problem of the same intensity at all levels. In fact, I found that it was easier to teach beginners how to speak properly than it was to correct those who were already fairly fluent – old habits die hard… But there was no way around it, so with patience worthy of an army officer, I created entire classes focused on pronunciation practice. Initially dreaded by my students, those classes quickly became rewarding little niches full of fun and laughter – and surprisingly, they turned out as valuable for me in my own study of Thai. You see, in Thai there are sounds that come about by joining consonants we know. Not only there are d’s and t’s but there are also their combinations of /dt/, there are p’s and b’s but also a mix: /bp/ and so on. Furthermore, there is an array of sounds that don’t get pronounced at the end of words – following a (Thai) rule that makes all t’s, d’s, n’s, and s’s almost silent. When applied to English, as we all know, this creates linguistic chaos. Imagine that what’s in brackets in the words below isn’t pronounced but that those exact words are indeed being referred to:

Language tip Ever asked for a knife at a Thai restaurant but got a napkin instead? It can be frustrating indeed… But each time you are misunderstood by a local, there are things you could’ve done to prevent that from happening. Firstly, although its alphabet is complex, thankfully Thai is a language with a simple sentence structure made up of subject-verb-object or an adverb. There are no articles, no tenses, and no plurals. In reality, if you’re having an important conversation with a local and measurement of some sorts is a crucial piece of information, I would suggest that you double- and triple-check that you really understand one another. For example, if a Thai colleague tells you: “I go to Phuket Tow(n) with my frien(d)”, it theoretically remains unclear whether they're referring to a single or several friends. Not only that, but this may be an invitation to go with them (tonight, tomorrow, next week) or simply a sharing that the event has already taken place. Some of those parameters may naturally reveal themselves through the context of the entire conversation and this is often the case. But when talking about quantity, however, I always accentuate TWO

Wi(ne), wi(fe), whi(te), sou(nd), tow(n), smi(le), hou(se), ki(nd)

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menus or FIVE plates, and when talking about time I make sure my todays, yesterdays and tomorrows are clear as crystal as well. Furthermore, expressing politeness in these two languages is as different as night and day. While Thais add a polite ka/krab at the end of every single sentence, in addition to frequently smiling, wai-ing and nodding, in English we use long strings of words to express the same notion. But if we know that, in Thai, these points are achieved quickly, it is no surprise that expressions such as, “Would you be so kind as to…” or “Do you think we could possibly…?” are met with blank stares. All those words without even reaching the key one? Quite a challenge! In the end I wish you good luck and great experiences in The Land of Smiles. A knack for languages is a good talent to have, I’ll admit; but I also know that even the smallest of efforts to expand our communication skills is often vastly rewarding. Try adapting your English a bit while here and see what happens. It’ll often be for the good.

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Ancient wild food set menu @ Ginja Taste restaurant, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

The all-you-can-eat Churrasco extravaganza 99 @ El Gaucho, Karon Beach Square B3 All-you-can-eat salad and meat buffet at 1,200 baht ++ per person including two glasses of house wine; 2,900 baht ++ per couple. 6:00 to 11:00pm. Contact: askme@ karonbeachsquare.com or call +66 76 396 139 ext. 442.

Pizza night @ The Pool Bar, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort BBQ Dinner buﬀet @ The Pool House Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Phuket

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Enjoy an evening treat at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort; we’ll grill food your way! Every Tuesday and Friday from 6:30 to 9:30pm, with BBQ grill stations preparing sea bass, lamb, beef, and pork – all grilled to your exact liking, with a salad station, a fresh pasta station, and seafood on ice. 790++ baht/person. +66 76 231234.

Sunday roast @ Irish Times, Jungceylon

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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. 450 baht/ person. +66 89 972 5122.

HQ Phuket sunset selfie @ HQ Beach Lounge

Mediterranean home-style cooking and creative Thaiinspired dishes. Excellent value wine list; A three-course set menu for 1,190 baht net/person. Saturdays feature ‘a modern Thai celebration’; exquisitely prepared Thai contemporary set menu for 1,690 baht net/person. Open 6 – 11:30pm. Monday closed. +66 76 337300.

Surf & turf BBQ buﬀet @ Patio, Phuket Panwa Beachfront Resort

Friday BBQ @ Karlssons

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Sunday brunch @ Oriental Spoon, Twinpalms Phuket

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Happy hour @ KEE Sky Lounge

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But 1 get 1 free! Enjoy the best deals from 5:30 – 8:30pm. +66 76 335888 Ext.8241

Curry night buﬀet @ Rim Talay Restaurant, Amari Phuket

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Sunday tapas with fresh, fabulous and unlimited western and Asian tapas. Price: 2,000 baht net/person. 12-3.30pm. +66 76 372400 Ext 5463.

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This buffet serves an amazing combination of Indian and Thai food. Chef Raj uses traditional Indian dishes and Thai popular dishes. Every Monday night at 790 baht++ per person (excluding drinks), from 6:30 to 10pm. +66 76 340106 ext. 8027.

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Weekly promotion @ Coast Beach Club & Bistro, Centara Grand 88 Beach Resort G5 Every night of the week there’s something unique to enjoy, from lobster to BBQ lamb, a grill and fire show, Sunday roast and special happy hour prices… all with a resident DJ spinning tunes in the background. +66 76 201234.

Spare ribs, two kinds of sausages, pork steaks, mixed seafood buffet, salad bar, sauces and dips, potatoes, bread and butter. Fresh fruits and more. All-you-can-eat 399 baht. +66 76 345035.

All you can eat Aussie beef and pork, sea bass, calamari, mackerel served with selection of salad and side dishes. Every Saturday from7-10pm. 499 baht for food only, 599 baht for food and one draft beer. +66 76 302900.

Sunday tapas @ The Watercourt, Banyan Tree Phuket

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Snap a sunset picture of yourself along with your favourite cocktail or glass of rosé wine at HQ Beach Lounge between 4 and 7pm. Post it on your Facebook page with the #HQphuketsunset. Show it to the manager and receive a complimentary second cocktail or glass of rosé. (Limited to one selfie per person per day!)

For a true taste of island culture, the new signature and Ancient Wild Food set menu is a must try. A delicious four-course menu featuring ancient Thai recipes, using locally sourced ingredients with refined authentic flavours. 3,000 baht ++ for two guests. +66 76 348351.

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 6:3o to 9:30pm Enjoy homemade pizzas from our wood-fired oven. 299+++ baht for one large pizza and a soft drink or a fresh draught beer. +66 76 231 234.

Great value set menu @ Plum Restaurant, Cape Sienna Hotel

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A gastronomic selection of western and oriental cuisines and much more. 1,690++ baht including half bottle of wine (red/ white/sparkling)/person. 7,380++ baht/couple, including a bottle of French champagne.

25 D3 Bodega gourmet Sunday brunch @ Bodega & Grill, Angsana Villas Resort Phuket

Offering the finest seafood buffet accompanied by a 12-course degustation menu. 1,950++ baht for brunch; 2,950++ baht for brunch with free-flow wine; 3,950++ per person including a bottle of Moet and Chandon plus freeflow wine, beer and cocktails.12:00-3pm. +66 76 324101 Ext 8938. please see Page 87.

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DINING.REVIEW / SIGNATURE

RECIPE

Rock lobster cake with nam jim seafood aioli and micro salad BY SALA BUA

SIGNATURE DISH

Australian Lamb Cutlets (250g) Served with a choice of nine different homemade sauces, vegetables and a side dish of your choice.

BY KARON BEACH SQUARE AT MÖVENPICK

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Daily 6-11pm Karon Beach Square at Mövenpick Tel: +66 7639 6139 www.karonbeachsquare.com

Method For the lobster cake, first finely chop or mince lobster meat then mix with egg white, seasoning and breadcrumbs. The cake should be firm but not hard. Sear the cake in a hot frying pan or griddle with a squirt of oil until a golden brown crust forms on each side then remove from heat. Pick the salad leaves into small pieces and finely julienne the carrot and radish. Toss with balsamic and olive oil. Arrange salad on the plate with rolled cucumber slices, and then lay the warm lobster cake on top a spoon full of aioli.

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About the chef Chef George Chef George hails from Devon in England. His career started in the Caribbean with its culturally diverse food scene. After an apprenticeship at the Prospect Reef Resort and internship at the Savoy Hotel in London, Chef George graduated from the New England Culinary Institute with a degree in culinary arts.

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

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Chef George is now Executive Chef of Impiana Resort in Patong, with four outlets: Sala Bua restaurant, beachfront dining with Mediterranean flair; The Bistro, serving Italian ‘mama-style’ dishes; 3 Spice, with the true flavours of Phuket, and finally Beach Bar for poolside/beachside cocktails and light snacks.

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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.

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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

Poo Phad Pong Karee

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

Method Take the fresh crab and deep fry for one minute. Take out and allow to cool. Take the legs off the crab and cut the body in half. Cut the vegetables into 2cm pieces except spring onions and celery; reserve these for garnish.

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! 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…

Place a wok on the burner at high heat. Add the oil and vegetables and cook for two minutes, stirring the vegetables with spatula. Add the curry powder and white sugar and cook for one minute, continuously stirring, then add the egg, chili oil, and condensed milk. Add the crab and the remaining ingredients. Cook for another minute. Place in a bowl and garnish with the spring onion and celery. Serve with jasmine rice and Thai condiments.

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About the chef Chatchanan Punjasuphachok (Ann) Chef Ann pours tradition and love into all her dishes with a belief that authentic recipes and techniques create the best tastes. Raised on a farm in Southern Thailand, she grew up with traditional Thai food in her soul. Every night she would watch and learn as her grandmother created delicious meals for the family. Now she brings that southern Thai home-cooking style to Cosmo Restaurant at The Nai Harn.

Mangosteen “Zap”

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

A tiered medley of seafood, green, red and yellow curries with meats, spicy minced pork along with noodles and crispy vegetables for two people.

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“I trust my grandmother far more than any recipe book,” says Chef Ann, adding, “Genuine Thai flavours must come from the heart.”

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BY MANGOSTEEN RESTAURANT Daily 7am-11pm Mangosteen Restaurant Tel: +66 7628 9399 www.mangosteen-phuket.com

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Phuket’s

Vegetarian Festival

Each year,at this time, the area around Phuket’s Fresh Market becomes congested with food stalls and everywhere is festooned with red lanterns and Chinese dragons, all centred on the Jui Tui shrine. One of the fascinating aspects of Phuket’s cultural traditions is the complex fusion of Chinese religious beliefs, with those of the original inhabitants of the island. It all began in the early 1900s, when tin ore was discovered in the Kathu area and hundreds of Hokkien Chinese were drafted in to do the mining. They either brought their families with them or intermarried with the locals. A thriving community blossomed and, in 1825, the Governor Praya Jerm moved the provincial capital from Ta Reua to Kathu.

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The Chinese community had such critical mass that an itinerant Chinese opera company visited to entertain them

An alternative explanation may be that since Kathu was a swampy jungle and it was the time of the monsoon rains, the visitors may have introduced a malarial strain – to which they themselves were immune – to the local mosquitoes, which thrived in the damp conditions. When the rains stopped the insects’ breeding ponds disappeared and the epidemic abated naturally. Be that as it may. The following year, the Haio Lan and Lian Tui regalia and sacred scripts were brought from China. When this precious cargo arrived at Bang Niao, the whole community went there to welcome the ship. The tradition of processions was thus born. On the first night of the ninth lunar month, the sacred 10-metre lantern pole is raised to facilitate the arrival of the gods, and at midnight, nine lanterns are suspended, one for each god. In a slightly anomalous add-on, the Hindu god Shiva is also believed to be present, and just to be on the safe side, offerings are also made to Lam Tao and Pak Tao. The festival then continues for nine more days with much burning of incense, banging of drums and letting off of fireworks to ward off evil spirits.

The Chinese community had such critical mass that an itinerant Chinese opera company visited to entertain them. Here the story gets a little confused, d, but basically the whole area was struck by a major epidemic and almost everybody except the operaa players became sick. Following their beliefs, the players had stuck to their religious calendar, which at this time of year required quired that they observe a strict vegetarian diet and offer prayers to two Chinese gods, Kiew Ong Tai Teh h and Yok Ong Sone Teh. The residents attributed their heir invulnerability to these religious observances. es.

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One of the strange and even controversial aspects of the various processions is the activities of the Ma Song or ‘possessed horses’.

One of the strange and even controversial aspects of the various processions is the activities of the Ma Song or ‘possessed horses’. These religious zealots transform themselves into a trancelike state and perform acts of mortification which range from climbing ladders with steel blades for rungs, walking across red hot coals and immersing themselves in hot oil. In a further, rather gruesome, practise, adherents pierce their faces and tongues with everything from skewers to bicycle spokes to axes. Oddly enough, this self mutilation results in little bleeding or subsequent scarring. Stranger than fiction. However it’s not for the queasy so probably best not to bring the kids! Major shrine locations 58 G1

Sapam Shrine

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Samkong Shrine

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Ban Tha Rue Shrine

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Bang Neow Shrine

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Jui Tui Shrine

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Kathu Shrine

To find aall the great places in Phuket, get yourself a copy of STREETS of PHUKET – the easiest way to find your way quickly around Phuket. 188 pages of detailed street maps, landmarks and local information – with comprehensive indexes. Way more accurate than anything you’ll find online! 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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If you wish to practise a strict observance during the festival, here are the ‘rules’: • • • • • • • • •

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Maintain maximum body hygiene Use specified kitchen utensils only for the festival Dress in white or in very light colours Behave yourself, physically and mentally Abstain from eating meat, fish, eggs and milk No sexual intercourse Stay away from alcoholic beverages and tobacco People in mourning should not attend ceremonies Pregnant women should not attend ceremonies

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For most, however, the festival isn’t so fraught. Many restaurants and stalls all over the island will fly yellow banners decorated with red script, proclaiming that they are offering authentic vegetarian dishes – and they are delicious. Somehow the cooks manage to prepare dishes which are just as tasty as normal meaty fare, but without the meat.

This year the festival will be held from 1-9 October 2016 For more info see www.phuketvegetarian.com

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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KOH

LIPE

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Long tail boats can take you around the island on a half day trip

Koh Lipe may have lost its status as secluded paradise but there are still plenty of reasons to visit this beautiful island

Words and photos by Lisa Lee

Koh Lipe still wows with its white sandy beaches

Getting your bearings on Koh Lipe is easy. The island is tiny and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to walk from one beach to the next. The famous Walking Street

The small island of Koh Lipe in the southern Andaman Sea rose to fame in the early 1990s when its unspoilt white sand beaches drew travellers from near and afar. Staying in simple bamboo beach huts and managing on just a few hours of electricity each day, they spoke of paradise found. A lot has happened on Koh Lipe since then, but the island remains a popular island getaway for both Thais and foreigners. Getting your bearings on Koh Lipe is easy. The island is tiny and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to walk from one beach to the next. Taking a triangle shape, the island has three main Sunrise Beach

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beaches; by far the busiest beach is Pattaya Beach, where the water is calm for most of the year and the sand is deliciously fine. Pattaya Beach was the first to be developed and unfortunately also the first to become crowded, so expect a fair bit of hustle and bustle, not least after nightfall. Sunrise Beach is located, not surprisingly, on the long eastern side of the island and features a relaxed, laid-back vibe with very little going on after dark. On the northern coast, you will find the smaller Sunset Beach, which is home to a number of smaller, upscale resorts.

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Pattaya Beach was the first to be developed and unfortunately also the first to become crowded, so expect a fair bit of hustle and bustle, not least after nightfall.

Kafair

Castaway on Sunrise Beach has an excellent dive shop

Seafood on display at one of the many seafood restaurants in town

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Walking Street

The northern tip of Koh Lipe features a stunning sandy beach

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Fresh fruit and vegetables at a local shop

Restaurants, bars and shops centre on and around Walking Street, which connects Sunrise and Pattaya beaches. Here you’ll find everything from tattoo parlours and souvenir shops to seafood barbecue joints and cafes and restaurants serving western and Thai food. For a great cup of freshly brewed coffee and something to satisfy those afternoon sugar cravings, head to Kafair, a cosy café on Walking Street; try their pancakes with maple syrup or tuck into a bowl of homemade yogurt and muesli. For dinner, don't miss King Crab, also on Walking Street. Don't expect fancy surroundings or particularly attentive service; the focus here is on the seafood, which you choose from a display at the entrance. Simply point and tell them how you would like it prepared, then sit back and tuck into sea bass, snapper, tiger prawns, or the restaurant’s namesake, crabs.

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Cushions on Sunrise Beach

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The waters around Koh Lipe are clean and crystal clear

Signpost on Walking Street

Enjoying the view from the northern tip of the island

One of the most popular dive sites is Stonehenge where large granite formations attract schools of barracudas and trevalliers as well as the occasional leopard shark or whale shark.

Given Koh Lipe's pristine waters, diving is a popular activity and several resorts and hotels offer PADI diving courses and dive trips to sites around Koh Lipe or surrounding Koh Adang, Koh Rawi or Koh Tong. One of the most popular dive sites is Stonehenge where large granite formations attract schools of barracudas and trevalliers as well as the occasional leopard shark or whale shark. If diving is not your thing, why not explore the waters around Koh Lipe from the deck of one of the many long-tail boats, so called after their makeshift motors, the propellers of which sit at the end of a long shaft. There are countless long-tail boats around the island just waiting to be chartered for a daytrip of swimming, snorkelling or simply exploring these tropical waters. A girl plays with a puppy on

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Sunset on Koh Lipe

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Sunrise Beach

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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 55 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.

KOH RAYA RING

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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

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Koh Yung, Koh Mai Pai & Hin Klang Reef 13

Koh Phi Phi Le

Koh Bida Nok

Koh Racha Yai 11

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MAGICAL

NATAI BEACH

It’s a magical spot as it’s not often you’ll find beach in Thailand with so little development.

Imagine a beach totally free of parasols and beach chairs as well as completely clear of strolling vendors; a beach where the white sand stretches as far as the eye can see and rolling waves gently kiss the shoreline. This beach does exist, and surprisingly, it’s not far from Phuket. Natai Beach is truly ‘Paradise Found’ and is just a short jaunt from Phuket’s iconic Sarasin Bridge.

In places, Natai Beach appears to be as wide as it is long. The shoreline is backed by large, tropical and casuarina trees accompanied by verdant vegetation. It’s a magical spot as it’s not often a beach with so little development is actually found in Thailand. Drinking in the natural beauty of Natai Beach is easy. Not only is it a gorgeous natural parcel of land, but often it’s nearly deserted, giving it a very exclusive beach holiday feel. Sunsets here are nothing short of stunning, and at any given time of year the skies put on a delightful show of oranges, purples, pinks and blues enhancing the already dramatic backdrop of this beach. The old, wooden Natai Beach bridge is a popular attraction in the area

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Natai Bridge is a photographer’s dream. It’s an ideal spot and considerably photogenic once the sun begins to set.

The beach appears to stretch as far as the eye can see Local life around Natai Beach embraces the abundant nature of the area

Natai Beach hosts a public pier that’s the heart of the action in this peaceful area. The pier is busy early in the morning and just before sunset, as fishermen prepare to go out in boats in the early hours and bring their fresh catches back towards the end of the day. A lot of people also fish off of the pier while others take a stroll to stretch their legs. Although the pier is not very big or long you get a strong sense of community here, watching the local people meet and greet each other throughout the day.

Refreshingly, there are a number of rubbish bins placed in strategic spots along the 10km coastal stretch of Natai Beach, encouraging day trippers, locals and tourists to keep the beach clean. This little campaign is obviously working as Natai Beach is almost free of debris. The roads that wind to and from Natai Beach snake through tiny villages, shrimp farms, undeveloped land and towering palm trees. Every now and again, a farm hugs the narrow roads. People native to this part of Thailand are quite friendly. Theirs is a simple life that relies on natural resources, and most of the local village people we encountered were farmers or fishermen. You can expect loads of friendly smiles, waves and nods of the head when making the trek to the beach and there’s no need to worry if you find yourself lost, as the locals are very kind and quick to point you in the right direction.

Natai Beach holds another special treat in the form of Natai Bridge. An old wooden bridge that is no longer functional, Natai Bridge is a photographer’s dream. It’s an ideal spot and considerably photogenic once the sun begins to set. If you’re looking to snap that picture-perfect postcard moment with a camera or a smartphone, this is the quintessential landmark to frame your background. The bridge is located near a luxurious resort, but the beach is open to the public. Any local will enthusiastically give directions to Natai Bridge if asked. The narrow, winding roads to Natai Beach are hugged by shrimp farms

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The old, wooden Natai Beach bridge is a popular attraction in the area

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We recommend you stop at any number of these local haunts for steaming noodles, spicy curries, grilled meats and heaping plates of fried rice.

Located just a short drive over Phuket’s Sarasin Bridge, Natai Beach is a long, lovely stretch of undeveloped beach featuring white sands, towering trees, gently rolling waves and stunning scenery. It’s an idyllic location and offers a tremendous amount of solitude as well as a chance to appreciate nature. Natai Beach makes for a relaxing day trip from Phuket as it has a deserted island feel along Phang Nga’s gorgeous coast.

There’s not much in the way of food available at Natai Beach, although there’s a beachfront restaurant that offers a wide variety of Thai dishes and fresh seafood at affordable prices. There are also a variety of small local restaurants on the main road before turning off to Natai Beach. We recommend you stop at any number of these local haunts for steaming noodles, spicy curries, grilled meats and heaping plates of fried rice. All of the local restaurants are accustomed to takeaway orders and the few small convenience-type stores sell all other necessities, including bottled water, beach mats and snacks. Accommodation in and around the Natai Beach area tends to be high end. There’s a scattering of deluxe villas and private, four- and five-star resort accommodation choices around this area and access to these places is strictly off limits unless you’re a paying guest. A few budget bungalow accommodations can be found just near the beach and prices vary depending upon the season, but it’s best to keep in mind that none of this accommodation is fancy. In fact, most budget bungalows offer almost nothing in the way of amenities, only a bed to sleep on and washing facilities.

The wide open spaces of Natai Beach are a welcome attraction for locals and tourists alike

Getting there Natai Beach is easily accessible from Phuket International Airport and Sarasin Bridge. It’s located just 25km from the airport. Follow Route 402 north from Maikhao Dream Resort & Spa Natai Phang Nga until you reach Khok Kloi. Here, the road signs are well marked and will lead you directly to Natai Beach.

Natai Beach is quiet and undeveloped, making it the perfect relaxation spot and a peaceful day trip

Natai Beach is easily accessible from Phuket. It’s close, and makes for a good day trip

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Nakhon Pathom Our first stop was Nakhon Pathom, one of Thailand’s oldest cities and home of the world’s tallest Buddhist monument, the Phra Pathom Chedi. Looming dramatically over the entire city, the 127-metre orange-glazed spire glittered in the early morning sun as we scrambled off the train. The time allotted for the stop was just 30 minutes, so we only had time to reach the base of the monument, snap a few pictures and grab some of Nakhon Pathom’s famous khao laam – sticky rice and coconut steamed in a segment of bamboo – before rushing back to the waiting train. Nakhon Pathom and its colossal chedi deserve more time, but this visit was enough to whet our appetite and ensure that we would return for a more extensive visit.

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The tourist train stopped at the station adjacent to the bridge andwhere we were able to walk out onto the famous structure.

Getting there Operated only on weekends and holidays, the rail trip to the historic Bridge on the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, is entertaining and provides sobering lessons in some of the darker history of World War II.

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Along the Mae Nam Khwae Noi

The train leaves Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station at 6.30am, returns around 8.00pm and costs only 200 baht air-con and 100 baht for a car with open windows and a fan. Although air-con is more comfortable, viewing and photography is easier in the cars with open windows. There are guides on the train offering commentary in Thai, but they often stopped at our seat to explain things in English. Once off the train, people fend for themselves, but this didn’t present any problem as we simply followed the crowd to the various sights. It is a good idea, however, to bring your favourite guidebook along to help fill in details.

Don’t make our mistake of not having breakfast before arriving at the station. Hualamphong’s food vendors don’t open for business until after the train departs! Also be sure to purchase your ticket a couple of days in advance as seats often sell out before departure.

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After leaving the bridge and Kanchanaburi town, the railway moves into the mountains and is cut into the side of limestone cliffs overlooking the Mae Nam Khwae Noi. The narrow roadbed was made by blasting and hammers and chisels wielded by prisoners and conscripts. The toll in human lives making this section of the railway was incredible, but today this is often forgotten as people concentrate on the remarkable scenery. The best views are found in the cars with fans and open windows. Passengers in the air-con cars are invited to move into the fan cars for a better view.

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Death Railway Bridge For those expecting a wooden bridge like the one in the famous movie Bridge on the River Kwai, the present bridge spanning the Mae Nam Khwae Yai is quite different. The first bridge - completed in February, 1943 - really was constructed of wood, but was replaced by a second bridge made of steel shipped in from Java by the Imperial Japanese Army a couple of months later. In 1945, after 20 months of use, the bridge was destroyed by Allied bombs, but rebuilt after the war using much of the steel from the original structure. Today, to maintain historical accuracy, the bridge is most often referred to as the ‘Death Railway Bridge’. The tourist train stopped at the station adjacent to the bridge andwhere we were able to walk out onto the famous structure. Although there was a festive air and loads of group pictures taken with the bridge in the background, for many it was a time for serious reflection. An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 conscripted labourers from Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia and 16,000 Allied Prisoners of War (POWs) died constructing the bridge and the 415 km ‘Death Railway’, a tragic reality commemorated by the current bridge.

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Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi Stomachs screeching for food, we arrived at the end of the railway shortly before noon. Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi is a charming little place with a cascading waterfall and a pool at the base of the falls. If you have a bathing suit or a change of clothes, jump in the water with the locals. It’s a great way to beat the heat! Thankfully, there were numerous places to eat around the little train station, with barbecued chicken being a speciality. We found the dining spots across the road, below the station, to have better quality eats at lower prices. Many Thais bring their own food and eat in the area below the falls. The waterfall is in a national park and there are numerous wellmarked trails leading away from the falls, taking hikers to additional falls, limestone caves, the remains of a Death Railway bridge and streams fed by springs that bubble up out of the ground. Remember to leave yourself time to return to the train as it departs at 3.00pm

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During the journey back to Bangkok, the train stopped at Bang Sue Junction before continuing on to Hualamphong Station. This is a convenient stop for many as Bang Sue is located at the terminus of the MRT subway line. The exact itinerary of this trip varies with the seasons and what happens to be open, but it always includes Nakhon Pathom, the Death Railway Bridge and a visit to the Allied War Cemeteries. If you are looking for an interesting and informative escape from Bangkok, this is an excellent way to spend a day away from the city.

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PRACTICAL TIPS for dealing with ‘legal encounters’ in Phuket – Part 1

That said, foreigners are known for ‘getting angry’ or as many Thais describe ‘jai rohn’ (literally translated as ‘hot heart’). When this happens, it will most likely involve a miscommunication, confusion, or a non-acceptance of the result of a certain situation by the foreigner.

ot many people want to read about the laws before they engage in the pleasures of Phuket, be it as a tourist or as a part- or full-time resident. However, the same pleasure seekers can often be surprised, if not shocked, to discover that the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand aren’t ‘the same as back home’ and aren’t based on ‘western logic’ but were written, at the time of discussion and enactment, on the basis of what was good for Thailand, and for Thai people.

However, the reality is that it is actually a visitor’s obligation to understand and comply with the laws of the land and accept responsibility for mistakes in understanding. There are, of course, some practical tips for common issues that arise in Phuket that can assist with ‘brushes’ with the law as set out in this Part 1 of this 2-part article:

1. Road traffic accidents You will see regularly in the English language newspapers reports of road traffic accidents. If you ever pick up a Thai language printed newspaper or check online, you may also see such reports together with quite graphically shocking images, albeit with certain parts pixelated as a small mercy to the viewer. You might think graphic images of the results of accidents would result in the reduction of them, but unfortunately that is not the case. In Thailand, when a road traffic accident occurs and you are involved, you must remember the following: (i) Call the insurance company immediately. (ii) If you get out of your vehicle to inspect damage, then make sure you get back in the vehicle whilst you await the insurance company representative. (iii) Don’t accept that you will be ‘told’ by the insurance company, or any other party, to simply ‘accept blame’ for the accident because it will be ‘easier’. However, do not become heated or angry when not accepting blame if an accident wasn’t your fault. (iv) Keep a record of explanations, visibly write down what people are telling you, so they become conscious that there is a record. (v) If you hire a car or buy a car, invest a few thousand Thai baht in a webcam, which has both front and back camera coverage. These are easy to install and can

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This can result in a tantrum which may include insults. There are very serious penalties for insulting a government officer; there are very serious penalties for insulting somebody’s heritage or parentage; there are very serious penalties for writing negative comments on a forum in an insulting manner or for posting videos on YouTube, causing damage to Thailand. If you wish to stay in Thailand, and not become embroiled in defamation cases in the courts or worse than that, cases relating to the ‘Computer Crime Act’, then you are strongly recommended to curb your temper and withhold any insults.

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cut through any lies on who did what in an instant. It can also record any violent behaviour, which has been known to involve machetes, knives or guns. (vi) Don’t sign a witness statement in Thai at the police station, or even in English, until you have consulted a lawyer. You may be pressured to do things quickly as a police station is busy and won’t want to spend too much time on a road traffic incident. However, you will not be able to change what you have said if you have sworn it was true and later realise it wasn’t correct.

Please note that defamation laws in Thailand work in a very different way to those in many other countries. You must accept the laws of the land you are in as they are, as opposed to the laws you wish them to be. If you encounter any difficult situations, keep smiling and work out how to get out of the situation with minimum damage, for all participants. Visit our 3,000 sqm. showroom

2. Presentation of your identification documents in different circumstances Unfortunately, by law, foreigners in Thailand are required to carry at all times their original passports, or equivalent ID, which is unlikely to be anything other than the passport. To Patong

Remember that Thai nationals also have to carry their ID, so this law doesn’t ‘target’ foreigners. In practice the authorities will often accept Thai driving licenses or national ID cards as acceptable, provided they aren’t checking visas, or provided you aren’t suspected of committing a crime.

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Laws aren’t usually written in any country by any government with the wellbeing of foreigners elevated above that of the indigenous population. It is often said, on those notoriously analysis-poor web forum comment sections, that ‘Thailand doesn’t have laws which favour or protect foreigners’.

These people find a way to display their feet up in the air, against the back of chairs or on airport seating; they push to the front of queues, wear inappropriate dress at temples, on motorbikes or in public places and will not even know what a ‘Wai’ is, or care. Fortunately, this is still a reflection of a minority of people.

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Clearly this isn’t practical if you are scuba diving, paragliding, kite surfing or conducting similar activities. Therefore, you should (a) take a photo of your passport photo page and visa page and store the photo on your phone, (b) keep a colour copy of both pages in your bag and (c) keep the original secure, preferably in a safe.

3. Becoming embroiled in insults / getting angry in person or in writing Many tour guides, written in English, refer to ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’ in Thailand. The problem is, the people most likely to commit faux pas and cultural gaffes are the type of people who wouldn’t bother to check out cultural rules first.

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By Desmond Hughes (Senior Partner) 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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Things to do in

PHUKET

THE FOURTH DIMENSION OF FURNITURE ADVERTORIAL

Ambiance counts Light is a fundamental part of life and it noticeably affects our well-being; for example bright, cool-white morning light has a very different effect compared to the warm glow of candles or soft light bulbs. When dealing with inside lighting, one tries to mimic daylight in an effort to highlight the room’s assets. Correct lighting complementing furniture and furnishings blends harmoniously with the atmosphere of any room in your house, adding another layer to the design – creating a fourth dimension. If used skillfully through correct lighting, subtle nuances are created, enhancing your home’s ambiance while different areas are separated or accentuated to create a perfectly composed holistic effect.

Due to their low heat, small fixture size, and the long service life, LED lights are ideally suited for this purpose in any colour you choose, resulting in a realistic and warm effect. With the Loox LED system any area in your house or office can be illuminated for functional and decorative purposes and it’s surprisingly simple. Loox light ideas are flexible, easy and reliable to implement. With the Loox LED system it’s simple to develop and plan flexible light ideas and designs plus it complements a wide selection of different components ranging from light fixtures to switches. The easy to use plug-in system with its clearly marked colour coding connects all the elements with a compact driver. Larger systems with multiple or different drivers can also be installed. All components are of certified quality and provide long-term reliability and peace of mind.

Ya Nui Beach seen from Windmill View point

Windmill View point As the name suggests, this hilltop boasts a modern windmill – the only one on the island. It can be found on the south of Phuket between Nai Harn and Promthep. This isolated spot offers superb views of the tiny Ya Nui Beach and the main Nai Harn Beach. There are always yachts anchored off both beaches and in December the anchorages really come alive as the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta gets under way.

For more information please call +66 2 741 7171 or visit us at one of our Hafele Design Studios.

80 F1 HÄFELE DESIGN CENTER PHUKET Opposite Big C, 81 Moo 5, Chalermprakiet Ror-9 Road, Vichit, Muang, Phuket 83000 : +66 76 304460 info@hafele.co.th www.hafele.co.th

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Phuket Bird Park

Parasailing & Paragliding

Phuket Bird Park has just opened on Chaofa West Road not far from Sukho Spa. It boasts more than 100 bird species – macaws, hornbills, eagles and owls from Asia, Africa and South America on 22 acres of land. There’s a garden with a natural waterfall, thus keeping them close to their natural habitats. Open daily from 9am to 6pm. Enjoy bird shows three times a day at 10:30, 1:30 and 3:30pm. You will be impressed how well a flamedcoloured parrot named ‘Andaman’ will help you feed the birds. Entrance for children 300 baht, adults pay 500 baht. 102 G3

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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. It’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.

The Big Buddha Rising from the hills of Chalong, forming a gleaming presence that can be seen from clear across Phuket’s south, sits the Big Buddha. A decade ago, the huge statue was commissioned for a temple in Kata, but at some point someone looked up to the top of the verdant hill rising behind the temple and thought, “Why not?” Thus, an ambitious plan was born.

Thalang National Museum Built more than 20 years ago, it depicts scenes of times past with life-sized mannequins, the main tableau featuring the legendary Phuket Heroines, Lady Chan and Lady Mook, whose clever battle tactics saved the island from the invading Burmese forces in 1785. Another scene shows King Rama I honouring the sisters for their bravery and bestowing them with the titles Thao Thepkrassatri and Thao Srisunthorn.

On the Big Buddha hilltop there are encouraging signs to be found. In the large meditation hall on one afternoon, a small group of Thais and foreign tourists can be seen receiving blessings from two monks, a peaceful scene familiar to anyone living in Thailand, but for visitors it reveals the contemplative, tender side of Thai culture not always evident in the brash tourist areas.

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INFORMATION.USEFUL NUMBERS

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Phuket’s Floating Market:

Floating Market shape up in this respect? Pretty good – and getting better every day.

A vibrant mix of traditional and modern, you can buy a bowl of noodles from a ‘floating’ vendor or a thousand varieties of Thai snacks, soft drinks, great coffee or ice cream from one of the waterside shops.

There really is something for everyone here: Beachwear and accessories, hats and shoes galore, inflatable toys for the kids, traditional Thai outfits (they make great gifts for the folks back home), herbal remedies, cosmetics, fresh and dried fruits and more... and more... PLUS every kind of snack and fast food you could want AND one or two comfortable places to grab a cold beer, gin and tonic or whatever you fancy while you rest your feet.

For more serious hunger pangs, there’s a typical food court, a pizza restaurant, curries from Patthalung and more. A good feed is a critical part of any shopping trip – and the floating market does not disappoint. What next? You could take a boat trip around the market, drop into the ‘superhero’ café-bar – or one of the other spots where the man of the house can relax while the lady browses... or why not start shopping now?

Finally, if time allows, why not get a foot massage, a Thai massage or dangle your feet in a fish spa.

You absolutely MUST visit @beach for the latest hats, bags, fancy flip-flops, beachwear and more. Don’t miss out! This is arguably the best-stocked shop in the whole market! And the prices are, of course, unbelievably attractive. But there’s lot more than shopping. Take a stroll around the boardwalk, chat with the vendors, see how relaxing life on the water could be in days gone by.

TRAVEL Airport Bus Airport Meter Taxis AirAsia Bangkok Airways China Airlines Nok Air Orient Thai Airlines Silk Air Thai Airways

+66 86 470 6675 +66 76 211977 +66 76 202171 +66 2 515 9999 +66 76 225033-5 +66 2 250 9898 1318 1126 +66 76 304018-20 +66 76 360444 +66 76 360400

HOSPITALS Bangkok Hospital Phuket

1719 +66 76 254425 Dibuk Hospital 076 298 298 Hyperbaric Services +66 76 342518-9 +66 89 871 2335 Mission Phuket Hospital +66 76 237220-6 Patong / Kathu Hospital +66 76 344034-5 +66 76 342633-4

Want more? Check out the traditional Thai dancing and music performances that are staged just inside the entrance throughout the day. That’s all very well, but it is a market. And markets are for serious shopping and eating. How does the Phuket 65 D1

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

Phuket’s Floating Market:

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 International Hospital +66 76 249400 Phuket Provincial Hospital (Or Bor Jor) +66 76 358888 Thalang Hospital +66 76 311033-4 Vachira Hospital +66 76 361234 +66 76 211155 GOVERNMENT OFFICES Phuket Customs Harbour Master Immigration Authority TAT, Phuket Office Department of Labour LOST CARDS American Express Mastercard Visa

+66 76 211105 +66 76 391174 +66 76 221905 +66 76 212213 +66 76 211995

273 002 244 001-800-11-887-0663 001-800-11-535-0660

EMBASSIES & CONSULATES Austria +66 76 248334-6 #35 Australia +66 76 510111 Finland +66 76 330530-3 Germany +66 76 610407 Ireland +66 76 281273 Italy +66 76 323029 Korea +66 76 234452 Norway +66 76 230130 Sweden +66 76 380000 United Kingdom +66 76 318188 +66 89 874 9080

COURIERS DHL FedEX TNT Thailand Post

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LANDLINE SERVICE CENTRES TOT Chalong +66 76 367200 +66 76 367238 TOT Patong +66 76 340199 TOT Koh Kaew +66 76 272 800-14 CAT City +66 76 216861 +66 76 216879 CAT Patong +66 76 341102-3 HI-SPEED INTERNET CALL CENTRES 3BB 1530 AIS FIBRE 1185 TOT Hi-speed 1100 TRUE Online 1686 MOBILE PHONE CALL CENTRES AIS Dtac MyCAT TrueMoveH

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PHUKET LIVING.ENTERTAINMAENT

DINING.TABLE BOOKINGS

INSTANT! online table reservations by IMAGE asia & Weeloy

ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES

Visit windowonphuket.com & click... Resident DJ Chedi @ Bliss Beach Club. Every Saturday from 2pm8pm chill out and enjoy DJ Chedi’s mind-blowing tunes.

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

BANGTAO

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

Jazz n’ Blues @ The SALA Phuket. Live funky Jazz n’ Blues with happy hour & complimentary sunsets at The SALA Phuket. +66 76 338888. MAI KHAO

Our table booking service is under development. Some of the restaurants featured below may not be available for online booking.

Phuket City Blue Elephant Natural Restaurant Salvatore's Restaurant

Cosmo Restaurant Flip Side Mangosteen Restaurant Mom Tri’s WOK PAGODA Nikita's Rock Salt The Cove Phuket The Grill Wanon Restaurant

RAWAI Live music Fridays @ Friendship Beach Resort & Atmanjai Wellness Spa. Featuring The Colin ‘Illy’ Hill Band: rock, blues, funk and pop classics. Every Friday Night from 7pm10.30pm. +66 89 728 5304.

Phuket City | Thai/Cooking Schools Phuket City | Thai Phuket City | Italian

Live Entertainment @ The Pool Bar, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort. Enjoy live music from our resident band 2gigis. Every Tuesday & Friday from 6pm-10pm at the Pool Bar. Happy Hour: Enjoy 2 cocktails for the price of 1 from 5pm-8pm. +66 76 231234. Bar Bands @ Timber Hut. Typical Thai pub scene. A fun place featuring one of Phuket’s great bar bands.

Kata/Karon

KAMARA

Live music @ Tai Pan. Classic rock, and the latest dance hits every night 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. PHUKET CITY 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.

@ Beach Bar & Restaurant Kata | Steaks/Grills @ Beach Bar & Restaurant Karon | International (incl Thai) Baluchi Karon | Indian Boathouse Wine & Grill Kata | International (incl Thai)/Seafood/BBQ/Steaks/Grills Café Studio Karon | Coffee/Bakeries/Desserts/International (incl Thai)/Italian COAST Beach Club & Bistro Karon | Fusion/Mediterranean/Seafood/BBQ/Steaks/Grills El Gaucho Karon | International (incl Thai)/Seafood/BBQ/Steaks/Grills MINT Karon | Fusion/International/Italian Mom Tri's Kitchen Kata | Eurasian/Thai Ocean Beach Club Karon | Asian/Fusion/International OrientAsia Karon | Asian/Thai RE KÁ TA Kata | Seafood/BBQ/International (incl Thai)/Pubs Secret Cliff Karon | Seafood/Italian/International (incl Thai) The Cliff Restaurant Karon | Steaks/Grills/International (incl Thai) Two Chefs Karon Beach Karon | International (incl Thai) Two Chefs Kata Beach Kata | International (incl Thai) Two Chefs Kata Center Kata | International (incl Thai)

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 at 9pm every night.

The Pool Bar

REGULAR EVENTS Phuket Yacht Club. Club race on 4 September & 9 & 23 October. 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. Various meetings. +66 76 316711. info@phuketiwc.com www.phuketiwc.com

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South East (Cape Panwa, Chalong, Rawai & Nai Harn)

Deep Sexy Beach House Soundwave @ Bliss Beach Club. Happy Sunday with Deep Sexy Beach House Soundwave. Since 2004 with resident and international guest DJs Timmy T- Taz Q - DJ JK. Blissful hour 5pm-6pm on selected drinks. BANGTAO

PHUKET CITY

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.

Grumpy Old Men’s Society. Meets 1st and 3rd 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 of 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 of each month. Iron Pussy Hash (female only) 2nd Wednesday of each month. Puying Hash (for families) middle Sunday each month. Kamala Koma Hash (mixed

adults) last Tuesday each month. www.phuket-hhh.com

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3 Spices Baan Rim Pa Baan Rim Pa Kalim Baluchi Da Maurizio Irish Times Pub Joe's Downstairs Karlsson's Restaurant Naina Restaurant Patong Seafood Sala Bua Sam's Steak & Grill Terrazzo Ristorante & Bar The 9th Floor The Bistro The Crab House Trattoria capri da rico Two Chefs Patong

Big Fish Restaurant and Bar Nai Yang | Seafood/BBQ/Steaks/Grills/International (incl Thai) Bliss Beach Club Bang Tao | Fusion/Mediterranean/Steaks/Grills/International (incl Thai) Metzo's Cherngtalay | Fusion/Mediterranean/Seafood/BBQ/Steaks/Grills Oriental Spoon Surin | International (incl Thai) Palm Seaside Bang Tao | Seafood/BBQ/International (incl Thai) Plum Restaurant Kamala | Fusion/Mediterranean Seafood at Trisara Layan | Fusion/Mediterranean/Seafood SKYE Beach Club Nai Yang | Thai/Eurasian Vanilla Sky Kamala | Modern Tapas/Lounge Bar

Alan Cooke Cricket Ground. Family touch rugby on Saturday afternoons. For more information call Gary on +66 81 968 3707. www.acgphuket.com

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Mid-Island (Cherngtalay, Bang Tao, Kamala, Surin, Koh Kaew, Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket Marina & Mai Khao)

Skal International Phuket & South Thailand. Monthly dinners, usually with speaker. www.skalphuket.org

British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (BCCT). BCCT holds about four Phuket business dinners per year, with excellent topical speakers. www.bccthai.com

Da Maurizio

SKYE Beach Club

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