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Regulars Phuket Island map What's on: on & off Phuket (including the movies) Word of mouth People profile: Wilaiporn Wannaklang (Champion bodybuilder) Social Phuket Legal matters: Is that legal Mr. Police Officer? Phuket markets Things to do in Phuket Useful telephone numbers

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Yachts, Yachting & Cars Andaman Cruises Yacht Charters Cholamark Boat DaVinci Yacht Charters Phuket tide tables: November-December 2014 Royal Langkawi International Regatta history Gunning for foreign yachts? Sure Motor

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Cover photos: Asian Beach Games in Phuket 14-23 Nov 2014 Full programme inside, Page 26 & 27

Shopping, Dining & Leisure Asian Beach Games Helicam: New Ronin... a hand held gimbal Recipe: Laimai FlambĂŠ (Laimai Courtyard Restaurant & Bar) Dining around Phuket Paul Ropp: Paul Ropp extended art hotel

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Beauty, Spas & Health Hair Studio 9 Lemongrass House Sukko Spa

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Land & Property (Sales / Rentals / Services / Products) Saturdays Condo The Lake House Phuket Plunge Rise Villas The View Diamond Condominium Bangtao Phuket Anchan Villas 88 Land & Houses Hillside Phuket Karon Butterfly Resort Kata Rocks Alanna Yamu Andaman Horizon Real Estate Havest Property Siam Real Estate La Reserve Residences Tile-It: Phuket's quality tile boutique ISS: Security System Integration

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WHAT'S ON

Night Run •

1 Nov 2014 @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC), Thalang Halloween neon night run with race distances for all ages, music, BBQ, stalls, kids’ entertainment and more. www.thanyapura.com

Carnival •

1-3 Nov 2014 @ Patong Beach Phuket Carnival at Patong 2014. The annual carnival celebrates the opening of tourism season with music and activities. +66 76 344275.

Jazz Night Phuket Carnival •

3 Nov 2014 @ Bangla Stage, Patong Beach Jazz Night – Free entry! Manila Machine Band 7pm / Jazz Snob Funk Addict 8pm / Neung Jakkawat Band 9pm / Jun Abe Band 10pm / Blam Cubano Band 11pm.

The Melbourne cup •

4 Nov 2014 @ Underwood Art Factory, Phuket City The Melbourne cup: Tickets 2,000 Baht, includes an Australianthemed lunch, limited drinks, fashion, and music. 100% of the proceeds go to the scholarship programme of the Phuket International Women’s Club. +66 76 316711. www.piwc-phuket.com

Sport event •

7-8 Nov 2014 @ British International School, Koh Kaew 2014 BISP international seven-a-side football. Young players from all over Asia will participate in these matches. +66 76 238711-20.

Phuket business dinner by BCCT•

14 Nov 2014 @ Amari Phuket BCCT dinner with speaker on Thailand & the AEC. Guest speaker: Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Senior Economist, Macroeconomic & Fiscal Management Global Practice, The World Bank, Bangkok Office. Dinner cost 850 baht. rungjit@bccthai.com or go to Facebook BCCTHAI

5-7 Dec 2014 @ Duangjitt Resort and Spa, Patong Beach A collection of booths from Thai and international tattoo artists, plus a tattoo contest, inky girls, workshops and activities. www. phukettattooconvention.com

Yacht event •

14-23 November 2014 @ Patong and Karon beaches The 4th Asian beach games includes a variety of beach track & field events. See pages 25-27

Sea gypsy festival •

Boatshow •

Beach games •

14 Nov 2014 @ Rawai Sea Gypsy Village Sea gypsy boat floating festival. The ritual includes small boats being set adrift to drive away evil and bring good luck and prosperity.

Fishing tournament •

19-22 Nov 2014 @ Tamarind Bar & Grill, Chalong 15th Phuket international sport fishing tournament (PIST). Registration, weighing and final evening prize-giving. +66 76 282036.

Triathlon •

Charity network events •

Phuket King's Cup Regatta •

24 Nov 2014 @ Laguna Phuket 21st Laguna Phuket triathlon. 1.8km swim, 55km cycle and 12km run. +66 76 324060. www.lagunaphuket.com/events/triathlon 30 Nov-6 Dec 2014 @ Kata Beach Resort, Kata Beach Asia’s largest sailing event. Approximately 100 boats and 1,000 sailors enjoying five spectacular days of tropical racing and six nights of beachside parties. +66 76 273380. www.kingscup.com

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Tattoo convention •

16-18 Dec 2014 @ Kata Rocks, Kata Beach Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014. Held annually on the 16th, 17th and 18th of December, The Asia Superyacht Rendezvous is an exclusive five-star rendezvous for motor and sailing yachts over 100 feet, the event will be held at award-winning Kata Rocks. +66 7629 6440. www.asia-superyacht-rendezvous.com

4 Nov-9 Nov 2014 @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club, Thalang Finswimming Asian Championship include: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1,500m Surface. 50m Bi-fins; 100m Bi-fins; 200m Bi-fins; 100m and 400m Immersion; 4 x 100m and 4 x 200m Surface. +66 76 336000. 7 Nov 2014 @ The Speakeasy , Royal Phuket Marina Movers & Shakers networking event Entrepreneurs welcome. Free flow beer, wine and cocktail food. Admission 400 baht for women, 750 baht others. +66 81 979 2082.

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Surin elephant round-up fair •

15-16 Nov 2014 @ Sri Khoraphum castle, Surin Elephant ‘food car parade’, sound and light show. There’s also an elephant show, a mini-marathon and a Red Cross Fair.

Krabi Boek Fa Andaman festival •

13-15 Nov 2014 @ Krabi Town, Krabi A three-day event featuring parades, cultural and musical performances, and boat races. www.tourismthailand.org/krabi

Ploenchit fair •

29 Nov 2014 @ Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok Ploenchit Fair - for Thai charities at Bangkok Patana School with more than 150 stalls and attractions. www.bccthai.com

8-11 Jan 2015 @ Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew 12th PIMEX Phuket International Boatshow with marine and lifestyle businesses and industries as well as products and services. Up to 60 boats in the water both power and sail from 10 to 35 metres, 120 exhibiting companies representing over 250 international brands. Luxury property developments and investment opportunities. Charter and diving and sailing holidays, technical and design services, marina construction and sports toys. +66 81 892 7670. www.phuketboatshow.com

International street show •

Yacht show •

12-14 Dec 2014 @ Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villa, Prachuabkirikhan Vintage charity car parade from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Buffets, as well as gala dinner night. +66 32 512021-38.

13-16 Feb 2015 @ Yacht Haven Marina, Maikhao Phuket Yacht Show 2015. The inaugural Phuket Yacht Show geared for luxury superyachts featuring yacht charter, boating industry and luxury lifestyle events designed to attract both industry and consumers. Organised by the Singapore Yacht Show, the event will be held at the biggest superyacht marina in the Asia Pacific region. www.seal-superyachts.com

WHAT'S ON

Football tournament •

1-31 Dec 2014 @ Lumpini Park, Bangkok 20 shows featuring pantomime, acrobatics, magic shows and much more. www.bangkokstreetshow.com

Big mountain music festival •

6-7 Dec 2014 @ Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima Outdoor music festival. Huge stages and up to 65,000 people in100 amongst the mountains Tickets: www.thaiticketmajor.com

Hua Hin vintage car parade 2014 •

Lanta Lanta Festival 2015 •

7-9 Mar 2015 @ Lanta Old Town, Koh Lanta An event showcasing the diverse cultures of Koh Lanta with food, drink and music, competition and games plus a walking street.

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in Phuket

Central Festival Phuket, +66 76 209000 Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, +66 76 600555

Entertainment

November Choices

Live Irish Rock @ Molly Malone's, Patong Beach. Live band, cold beer, Irish nibbles. Enjoy a night out with Live Irish Rock from the Philippines nightly from 10pm, except Sunday. Live music Friday @ The Speakeasy Phuket, Royal Phuket Marina. Happy hour combines with live music on Fridays at The Speakeasy from 7pm. Happy Hour every night 6-9pm. Every night Jazz @ Boathouse, Kata Beach. Dine in style and enjoy jazz with Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazz Trio at Boathouse. Special four-course Jazz set dinner on Friday nights for 1,500++ Baht. New Yorker Night @ Two Chefs Kamala. Marks the first theme night that will be held every Saturday night. Large American-style buffet and happy hour prices on selected drinks. Acoustic music courtesy of the house band. Come for the food and stay for the fun! 595 Baht for adults and 295 Baht for children.

INTERSTELLAR Genre: Sci-Fi Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Wes Bentley, Bill Irwin, Mackenzie Foy, Topher Grace, David Gyasi Interstellar chronicles the adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY-PART 1 Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever.

HORNS Genre: Supernatural Fantasy, Thriller Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Joe Anderson, Kelli Garner, Max Minghella, James Remar Supernatural thriller driven by fantasy, mystery and romance, follows Ig Perrish (Radcliffe), the number one suspect for the violent rape and murder of his girlfriend, Merrin (Temple). Hungover from a night of hard drinking, Ig awakens one morning to find horns growing from his own head and soon realizes their power drives people to confess their sins and give in to their most selfish and unspeakable impulses.

Regular Events ACYC Ao Chalong Yacht Club Race Series 2. Race 8 is on 9 November. Race 9 is on 23 November. All are welcome to sail. Regular Friday night get-together and Lucky Draw. Non-members welcome. www.acyc.asia PIWC Phuket International Women's Club Monthly meetings: Committee - 1st Thursday, Meet & Greet - 2nd Thursday. Lunch - 3rd Thursday. Coffee Morning - 4th Thursday. All welcome; registration is essential. +66 76 316711. info@phuketiwc.com. www.phuketiwc.com IBAP The International Business Association of Phuket Regular meeting is on the 2nd Friday of each month. secretary@ibap-phuket.org. www.ibap-phuket.org Mr Live Wire Free computer clinic Windows, internet, tablet, phone, TV, or just about anything computer-related. Every Sunday, 10am at NEW VENUE Baketastic in Kathu (opposite Krung Thai Bank).

Barbie Army @ Irish Times Pub, Patong. Live Music every Friday night - come discover why everyone loves Barbie Army Band!

Lions Club Lions Club of Patong Beach Monthly meeting & fellowship dinner, 2nd Tuesday each month. +66 81 374 2088. info@ lions-club-patong.org. www.lions-club-patong.org

Thursday Night Show and a live band @ Laimai Courtyard Restaurant, Patong. An open-air restaurant, offers a wide selection of Thai and seafood dishes with a Thursday night show and a live band.

GOMS Grumpy Old Men's Society A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman gathers every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. vguytonbeck@gmail.com.

Gay disco & cabaret shows @ The Boat Bar, Paradise Complex, Patong with daily popular cabaret shows around midnight.

Cricket / Rugby Outrigger Hotels / Twenty Cricket League at ACG Cricket Ground Matches every Sunday 9am. Touch rugby Wednesday evenings. www.phuketcricketgroup.com / www.acgphuket.com.

DJ & live music @ Kor Tor Mor Pub & Restaurant, Phuket City. A great spot to experience the local nightlife scene. The live music is Thai and DJ plays international hits. International DJs @ Seduction Discotheque, Patong. R&B on first floor, house/dance on second. Well-known international DJs often spin for the crowd. Latest hits to disco classics of the 70s & 80s.

WHAT'S ON

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ACYC Ao Chalong Yacht Club Youth Sail Training in state-of-the-art dinghies. Bring your kids to learn to sail. Healthy, active, fun. For details contact school@acyc.asia. Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

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TOT Phuket Sales Center 076 367399, 076 367222 Call Center 1777 17/4 Chaofa Road, Moo 5, T.Chalong, A.Muang, Phuket 83130 www.tot3g.net

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We all know one of those places… they never advertise but they’re busy. Why? ‘Word of mouth’. People tell their friends, “You must try..” and the word spreads. In this monthly column, we spread the word further about the great-value nooks and crannies that we know about on Phuket.

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9am-11pm. Chalong Circle, towards Wine Connection, 200 metres from the police station. This lovely restaurant offers both Thai & international cuisines. The fish with the spicy som tam & the light sandwiches are wonderful . There is an indoor spot for the coffee & smoothies as well as a small outdoor garden . The owners are very sweet and welcoming, always ready for a chat. Reasonable prices & good ambience .

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7am-5pm. Opposite Royal Phuket City on Phang Nga Rd.

10am-10pm. Sai Yuan Rd, Just before the junction towards Nai Harn lake. This is not your typical chill-out cafe . It is decorated with handmade coral necklaces and bracelets and there old school bicycles for rent upfront. The nicest spot in this tiny café is the big sofa with plants around it and there’s good Wi-Fi as well . Hot Tha i coffee and freshly made juices are their speciality along with crab curry (gaeng poo) and more ... A variety of vegetarian dishes are also available . 81 B1

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A one-stop shop for many cheap eats, including Hokkien noodles, haw mok , kanom jeen , just about any kind of rice dish , baked goods, sweets, and excellent massaman curry. Deepfried crab meat balls served with plum dipping sauce are a recommended dish . Their food is displayed in the counter so all you need to do is point at what you want. Opens in the morning and gets busy at lunchtime .

5pm-2am. On Krabi road, close to Baan Ba Chin Pracha, Phuket Town.

Mee Ao-kae (Ao-kae A k Noodle) Ao

The owner is a lovely guy and his happy personality is infectious. There are usually live bands and occasional parties on the weekends. You can pick up an instrument and play along as you wish and with saxophone and guitar in the air it makes for a relaxing night out. Buﬀet dinners are sometimes offered , depending on the occasion . This place really has a family touch to it and it's the hangout spot for musicians from Route 68.

This restaurant has passed the test of time and is well known among locals. Opens late and closes early, its signature dish is mee ao-kae (ao kae noodles) - Hokkien noodles or Phuket white rice noodles, stir-fried with eggs to give them a rich taste . It's cheap and a great way to get a typical taste of Phuket. include it in

2 storey detached house in Chalong

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Andaman Cruises is a synonym for "Phuket‘s Most Exciting & Stylish Contemporary Luxury Yachts" and the leading luxury yacht charter company on the island. The fleet includes seven vessels in total: the flagship MY Olympia 76, a 23-metre fly-bridge motor yacht for up to 20 guests, or the MY Mayavee 60, a 19-metre motor yacht of the renowned English family of Princess, for example. Due to the top standard of the yachts as well as the outstanding service onboard, Andaman Cruises is highly appreciated by international stars such as football player Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA President Michel Platini, the German top model Heidi Klum and Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren. In addition to the private luxury charters the company is also focused on yacht incentives. Among the corporate clients are BMW and Panasonic for instance. Andaman Cruises hosted their management incentives onboard the yachts. “Our company stands for luxury

experiences, lifestyle and premium hospitality. Today, people of all nationalities come from all over the world to enjoy the peaceful and pristine waters of Phuket and the Andaman Sea,” says General Manager Christian Schwind. The archipelagos of the Andaman Sea and its maritime national parks are renowned as some of the most beautiful yachting grounds in the world. Many people say that there is no better experience than to go onboard a yacht and see the breathtaking scenery of limestone rocks, white sand beaches and crystal clear waters around Phuket and the South of Thailand, including Phang Nga Bay and the coastline of Krabi. Guests are able to discover unique destinations and unspoiled spots. And a luxury charter with Andaman Cruises is the most exclusive and most personalised way to do that. These yachts offer all the benefits and facilities of a floating villa – luxury, comfort and privacy.

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CHOLAMARK BOAT Company was established in Phuket in 1989. The company has about 30 employees and we build inflatable boats and RIB's in the range of 2.10 metres to 7.50 metres. We offer repair service, general overhauls and tube replacements.

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Spectacular scenery, crystal clear waters, magical reefs, abundant tropical fish

Whether it’s a day out with family and friends cruising around the islands or an overnight charter, we can cater to your every need.

Our work is done with the expertise of a European manufacturer.

DaVinci Yacht Charters prides itself not only on the quality and cleanliness of our fleet but on the attentiveness and service quality of our staff. We are a fully TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) licensed organization with all of the correct yacht charter insurances in place. Security is our top priority at all times and our fleet is fully equipped to international standards with all the necessary safety equipment from life jackets to life rafts.

Cholamark Boat Co., Ltd. is the local dealer for Williams Performance Tenders, a service station for Avon Inflatables Limited and DSB of Germany. • We offer a wide range of inflatable boats made from Neoprene/Hypalon. • In addition to our Cholamark models we also offer Williams and Highfield tenders. • Professional repairs of all Neoprene and Hypalon Dinghies, re-tubing and general inflatable dinghy overhauls. • Stock in our showrooms includes RIB's and soft floor dinghies. • We manufacture dinghy covers, sun shades, cushions with closed cell foam and supply and use anti skid mats. • We are also licensed to repack liferafts. A pick up and delivery service can be arranged. • Parts for dinghies - repair sets, air pumps, paddles, oars and dinghy wheels • Rental of dinghies. ute flares. • Outboard engines, life rafts, self inflating life jackets, hand flares, parachute • Stainless steel work (316), Argon Welding and perfect polishing.

Our 39ft Catamaran “DaVinci” is named after our iconic Italian restaurant in the south of Phuket Island. This locally built catamaran can take up to 12 passengers comfortably for a day trip or sleep up to eight people for overnight stays. This cruising catamaran is equipped with four cabins, two doubles and two singles as well a sleeping area for two in the main cockpit above deck. DaVinci is equipped with a fully functioning galley including a refrigerator and freezer as well as a dining area in the main cockpit. There is a large foredeck with lots of room to relax on the comfy cushions and enjoy the cruise while admiring the scenery. Fully equipped for both cruising under sail or

Cholamark is open in Chalong from 08:30-17:30, Monday-Saturday. Our office and shop is located opposite Soi Sukee on Chaofa Road, Chalong and so very close to Chalong Bay.

racing in one of the local regattas DaVinci can be chartered for a day trip, overnight cruise or a weeks racing. Enjoy a silent sail around the hidden islands you wouldn't normally see. Our 52ft Sunseeker “DaVinci S50” is also named after our iconic Italian restaurant in the South of Phuket Island. This is a sleek hi-powered motor yacht can take up to 12 passengers comfortably for a day trip or sleep up to six people for overnight stays. This magnificent vessel is equipped with three cabins, two doubles and a twin with two bunk beds. DaVinci S50 is equipped with a fully functioning galley with an air conditioned dining area which can seat up to eight people. The dining room is also a lounge equipped with a large screen TV, Bose sound system and DVD player. There is a large foredeck with lots of room to relax on the comfy cushions and enjoy the cruise while admiring the scenery. Up on the flybridge there is seating for a further eight people. This high powered yacht can take you on a wonderful day trip around the islands or an overnight trip for those hideaways further away.

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

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For more information Cholamark Boat Co., Ltd. 16/29 Moo 8, Chaofa Road, Chalong, Phuket 83130 : +66 76 283112 : +66 76 283113 hans@hansboat.com www.hansboat.com

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tables 2014 Predicted heights of water in metres above lowest low water

Ko Thaphao Noi (Phuket)

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1.5

1.7

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2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.4

1.7

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2.5

2.9

3.0

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2.3

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.0

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1.8

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2.4

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.6

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.1

2.9

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.4

3.1

2.6

2.0

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.2

2.8

3.3

3.5

3.3

3.0

2.4

1.7

1.1

0.8

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.2

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.4

3.5

3.2

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

2.9

3.1

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.5

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

DECEMBER

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.0

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.6

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.4

2.8

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.6

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.3

1.9

2.4

3.0

3.3

3.1

2.6

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.9

2.3

1.7

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.2

1.6

2.2

2.6

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.3

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.1

2.6

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.8

2.3

1.7

1.3

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.0

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.2

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.2

2.1

1.8

1.7

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.2

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.4

2.0

2.4

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.8

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.6

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.3

0.9

1.1

1.6

2.2

2.8

3.3

3.4

3.3

2.8

2.2

1.5

0.9

0.7

1.1

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.1

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.4

3.0

3.4

3.2

2.6

2.0

1.3

0.8

0.6

0.8

1.3

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.8

1.0

1.3

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.0

2.4

1.7

1.1

0.7

0.9

1.4

2.0

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.0

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.2

2.6

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.9 1.6 1.5

2.3 1.9 1.6

2.5 2.1 1.7

2.7 2.3 1.9

2.7 2.5 2.2

2.5 2.5 2.3

2.2 2.4 2.4

1.8 2.2 2.4

1.5 1.9 2.2

1.3 1.6 2.0

1.2 1.4 1.7

1.3 1.3 1.5

1.6 1.4 1.4

1.9 1.6 1.4

2.2 1.9 1.5

2.5 2.2 1.8

2.6 2.4 2.1

2.6 2.6 2.4

2.5 2.6 2.6

2.2 2.5 2.7

1.9 2.3 2.6

1.7 2.0 2.4

1.5 1.8 2.2

1.5 1.6 1.8

SUNDAY

30 31

Source: Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy

NOON

MIDNIGHT

NIGHT

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Royal Langkawi International Regatta

History

The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) was established through the enthusiastic efforts of Founder Chairman and 1st Commodore, the late Y.A.M. Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah Tuanku Abdul Rahman to consolidate sailing sports in Malaysia and in the Asian region. The RLYC has something for everyone: trendy restaurants serving international and local fare; luxury boat charters; poolside barbeques, and a modern 200-berth marina that accommodates mega yachts of up to 60m. Affiliations with other regional regattas resulted in the RLYC hosting its own regatta organised at Langkawi. This brought about the advent of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR). RLIR was inaugurated in 2003 by the Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Y.A.B. Tun Abdullah Hj. Ahmad Badawi. The regatta has grown into one of Asia’s largets and is part of the Asian Yachting Circuit Grand Prix. The idea for the RLIR stemmed from the desire of the RLYC to develop a new world-class international event in Langkawi. The aim was to attract sailors from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand and in time, develop into an event that would attract the cream of the world’s yachtsmen. Over the past 12 years, the RLIR has attracted top-class sailors and there has been a tremendous growth in the number of international registered class yachts. There has also been a tremendous increase in the total number of participants, both local and international.

The uniqueness of RLIR is that its races are held in the idyllic waters of Langkawi, including a day of races at Kuah Harbour as well as offshore racing. In addition, RLIR is one of the few regattas in Southeast Asia that provides full berthing facilities throughout the week of racing. The duty-free status enjoyed by Langkawi Island is also another good reason for yachts to participate as it provides a perfect opportunity for provisioning and shopping before departing to the next port of call/race circuit. The Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy – the most sought-after prize – will be presented to the winning team from the Racing Class yachts, followed by the LADA-IRC Challenge Trophy, the Langkawi Sports Boat Trophy, and the Malaysian Multihull Challenge Cup, all prestigious titles to race for. The Tunku Abdullah Sportsmanship Award, introduced in 2009, will be presented to the best team, both on water and land, in memory of the late Founding Chairman and the first Commodore of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Tunka Tan Sri Abdullah Almarhum Tuanka Abdul Rahman. The 13th Edition of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta is scheduled to take place from January 12 to 17, 2015. IMAGE asia is proud to support Royal Langkawi International Regatta as a Media Partner for the second year running.

GUNNING FOR FOREIGN YACHTS?

Gunning for

foreign yachts? rom 1 October 2014, the Phuket Marine Office requires all non-Thai-flagged yachts in Phuket waters to be fitted with a AIS Class B transceiver. Not a bad idea, from a safety perspective, if you’re cruising in busy waters – but Phuket? The officials say it’s about safety, but when Thai boats are not required to fit AIS, we wonder how the safety angle works.

Take a look at the chart here, showing data extracted from the website www.marinetraffic.com, a site that displays all vessels using AIS, and you’ll see that in the waters around southern Phuket there were just three boats showing at 07:30 on 16 October. (Two

are tankers standing off, and one is a tanker approaching, the Ao Makham petroleum terminal). The situation had not changed at 11:44 on the same day. Three! And no other boats anywhere near the whole of Phuket island. Where were all the fishing boats, commercial speedboats, charter yachts and more buzzing around those busy waters? Not required to have AIS. So, let’s be clear. It's not about safety – it can only be about tracking visiting yachts… for 'security' purposes. Check out the advertisement below for where to get your AIS gear supplied and fitted quickly in order to comply. You have 10 days from when you checked in. While on the subject of recent changes affecting yachts in the area, one of southern Phuket's favourite anchorages – Ao Yon – is now out of bounds to all boats! An exclusion zone has been created around the Royal Thai Navy base adjacent to the bay, which completely blocks access to the anchorage (see chart). Just prior to announcement of the zone, the harbour department instructed all yachts anchored or moored in the bay to clear out – without notice. And finally (according to information available at the time of going to print), the much-vaunted Chalong Bay Marina that has been plagued by major breakages and weather damage has been closed and all vessels therein "evicted" pending repairs, renovation and the construction of a proper breakwater. Boats are prohibited from anchoring or mooring within 200 metres of the marina during the renovation and construction, although boats will be permitted to enter temporarily to access the recently-opened one-stop service centre, which is based at the troubled marina. There is a tendency for rules and regulations to change from time to time, so visiting yachts are recommended to obtain the latest information to be sure they are in compliance.

On entering Phuket waters you have 10 days to have your yacht fitted with an AIS transponder.

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ASIAN BEACH GAMES

Phuket – biggest and best Games yet? The first Asian Beach Games, under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia, were held in Bali in 2008. Held every two years, the 2nd and 3rd games were in Muscat, Oman and Haiyang, China. The 4th edition, here in Phuket from 14-23 November, promises to be the biggest and best yet – with athletes from 45 participating countries flying in to compete.

4th Asian Beach Games

Overall competition schedule Sport

45 participating countries

Chinese Taipei

Afghanistan

Japan

Nepal

Bahrain

Jordan

North Korea

Tajikistan

Bangladesh

Kazakhstan

Oman

Thailand

Bhutan

Kuwait

Pakistan

Timor

Brunei

Kyrgyzstan

Palestine

Turkmenistan

Cambodia

Laos

Philippines

United Arab Emirates

China

Lebanon

Qatar

Uzbekistan

Hong Kong

Macau

Saudi Arabia

Vietnam

India

Malaysia

Singapore

Yemen

Indonesia

Maldives

South Korea

Iran

Mongolia

Sri Lanka

Iraq

Myanmar

Syria

Opening ceremony Paragliding Power paragliding Beach water polo Marathon swimming Beach basketball Beach handball Beach volleyball Bodybuilding Sailing Windsurfing Sambo Squash Woodball Beach kabaddi Beach sepaktakraw Beach wrestling Foot volley Jetski sport Ju-jitsu Kurash Muaythai Petanque Beach athletics Beach modern pentathlon Duathlon Triathlon Waterski/wakeboard Cable wakeboard/wakeskate Beach flag football Beach soccer Inline stunt Skateboard Bmx freestyle Sports climbing Closing ceremony Opening / Closing Ceremony

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Date in November No. of Events 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

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LAIMAI COURTYARD RESTAURANT & BAR

Ingredients 700-1000gm diced lobster 50gm butter 30gm chopped garlic 30gm chopped onion 30gm chopped shallot 1oz Pernod 1oz white wine

Method 5gm oregano 50gm coconut milk 50gm condensed milk 20gm chives 1 tsp Lea & Perrins sauce 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp Tabasco

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped shallots, chopped onion, chopped garlic, oregano and butter. Add lobster meat until well cooked. Add coconut milk, condensed milk , chives, Lea & Perrins sauce, lemon and Tabasco to taste. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add white wine and Pernod. Return the pan to the heat, ignite the alcohol, and cook until the alcohol burns off and the flames die out.

Chef Sitthidech Yeesunsri Chef Sitthidech is the passionate chef of Baan Laimai Patong Beach Resort who started working there as a kitchen hand 12 years ago. Because of his great talent and experience , this year he was promoted to Chef De Partie . For more information, contact: Laimai Courtyard Restaurant & Bar Tel: +66 76 336888 www.baanlaimai.com

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VSET

Modern Western Cuisine

Kan Eang@pier

Seafood/Thai

Baan Rim Pa

Thai

Baluchi

Indian

Daily 11.30am-11pm | +66 89 727 0067, +66 76 381159

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VSET is a ‘restaurant at its extraordinary best’. VSET, pronounced ‘ViSate’, means ‘extraordinary’ in Thai.

Kan Eang, meaning "feel at ease", invites you to unwind with the soothing sounds of the sea & a stunning view of Chalong Bay. Savour freshly caught seafood, Thai delights & selected Japanese dishes.

'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it.

Baluchi is in the heart of Patong and in Karon, yet their relaxed atmosphere, with soft background Indian music, creates a great ambience perfect for either family dining or entertaining clients.

It’s the first gastronomic restaurant at Chalong pier and has a naturally-thatched roof, quaint interior and an open kitchen where you can see the talented team working on the menu. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor seating, this intimately proportioned venue serves up delicious fare in a homey atmosphere. VSET’s creations combine established methods with local flare and creativity producing a stellar menu. Notable dishes include: Phuket lobster salad, foie gras parfait, cognac-flamed lobster bisque, Australian lamb cutlet, red snapper steak and honey-glazed pork belly. These only touch the surface, while a fine wine list adds an essential touch and a tantalizing selection of desserts rounds it all off. VSET is centered on the palate, but it’s how everything fits together that makes this a truly extraordinary place. The pier at Chalong Bay (next to Kan Eang @pier) www.vsetrestaurant.com, sales@vsetrestaurant.com

Nikita’s

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International/Thai/Seafood

Daily 9am until late | +66 76 288703, +66 81 091 5788

Kan Eang@pier is more than a restaurant, it's a destination. Originally called Kan Eang 1, it has been preparing great seafood dishes for more than 30 years and has long been a favourite among locals and visitors from around the world. Kan Eang@pier continues the tradition of satisfying any palate with its selected fresh seafood and local specialities. Kan Eang@pier has the flexibility to cater for everything from intimate dinners to special events and large banquets. Its friendly and attentive staff and seaside seating in an idyllic setting offer a relaxing and pleasant dining experience day or night. Enjoy a panoramic view of the yacht harbour and nearby islands. The pier of Chalong Bay www.kaneang-pier.com, sales@kaneang-pier.com

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Baan Rim Pa is one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with a reputation stretching much further. It's perched on a cliff, with teak floors and the swish of the surf ‘downstairs’. There are some restaurants that just encapsulate the word ‘romantic’ and here, with Tommy Doyle playing classics on his grand piano, the sea breeze and the delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House by the Sea is one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket. On a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an ambience second to none and the most spectacular views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is the winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence nine years in succession. On the coast road just north of Patong www.baanrimpa.com

They take pride in using only fresh, authentic Indian spices, freshly ground in their kitchen and fresh (not frozen) meat. Homemade paneer (cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some of their specialties. One can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani. Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island, serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported from India. Baluchi Karon opens 18:30 to 23:30 every day except Saturdays.

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Horizon Beach Resort, Patong and Karon Soi 2 next to Karon Football Stadium www.wheretoeat-phuket.com

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Plum Restaurant / Vanilla Sky Plum 6-11.30pm Mon Closed | Vanilla 5pm-midnight | +66 76 337300

Mediterranean Tapas Bar

South Phuket's premier beach-side bar & restaurant, Nikita's at Rawai, is a real favourite. The absolute seafront, garden-sala café-bar with fantastic island views across Chalong Bay, a shady setting & cool sea breeze is unbeatable for relaxing away balmy afternoons & evenings.

New, chic, 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 & views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern! It’s hip! It’s laid-back! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas.

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.

PLUM Restaurant is 'reborn' with ‘value’ as a main item on its menu. "Back to basics" with a fresh and creative touch, featuring Mediterranean home-style & creative Thai-inspired dishes. Plum redefines value for money with over 20 wine labels under 1,400 Baht net. Fantastic views, great service complement this experience!

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

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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.

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Dine on the authentic flavours of classical Italian cuisine in the evenings, savour uncomplicated Italian fare for lunch, and enjoy Mare’s award-winning wine list. Mare's Italian Chef, Chef Matteo Verini, offers to indulge you in exciting dishes that feature exquisite local produce and some of Italy’s finest imports either indoors or al fresco, with a view over the beach. Vegetarian and healthy options are also available. With its own wine cellar, high ceiling and décor dominated by warm colours, the private room at Mare is the ideal dining venue for groups of eight and for exclusive dinners.

683 Karon Beach, Patak Road, Tambol Karon, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand Tel : +66 (0) 7620 1234 Fax : +66 (0) 7620 1235 Email : marermcpbr@chr.co.th www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cpbr

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PAUL ROPP EXTENDED ART HOTEL

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hotel dedicated to colour and vibrancy. Together, these work in harmony to establish not only a positive programme for those who enter, but an object of functional necessity for the environment I have created.” In the projected hotel(s), all the proposed creations are in fact available to clients. When a guest walks through the lobby to their room and sees something he/she likes, they’ll have the freedom to purchase it, or indeed any art object found

I have come to realize that this is in effect ‘affordable therapy’ and can be introduced into the lobby or rooms of a hotel dedicated to colour and vibrancy.

When I asked my father how he keeps coming up with new ideas, he told me he often gets asked this question and responds with, “The answer is simple: survival instinct bites me on my backside and demands that I go forward. When a company grows, as we have, there is always a new project demanding focus and attention.” Paul Ropp has an innovative way of looking at creativity, likening it to a broken arm in a cast: When it’s not in use the muscles atrophy and weaken, however when it’s being exercised constantly it can only get stronger. So I asked him what was next for the Paul Ropp brand, after fashion, and he

gave me a sneak peak of his future venture: the Paul Ropp Art Hotel. This pioneering idea is going to run in line with the themes of his many stores far and wide: a place where people can walk in and smile. The hotel will be decorated head to toe in Paul Ropp attire. Every object, from wall-hangings to bedspreads, to carpets, to furniture, and even doors and decorative art will be designed and made by Paul Ropp. He states, “I have come to realize that this is in effect ‘affordable therapy’ and can be introduced into the lobby or rooms of a

within the hotel. Like a spa or dinner menu, the pieces will also have a menu of their own, so clients can further familiarise themselves with the items and are subsequently then able to order them at the concierge desk. In such cases, items will be shipped to the clients' home address within 30 days of purchase. This is the future of Paul Ropp.

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Lemongrass founder, Bobby Duchowny, studied aromatherapy – a healing art that promotes massage, when combined with specific herb and spice oils, as a method to reduce stress, boost energy and heal certain physical ailments – at the American Aromatherapy Association. Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic farm in Petchaboon province and became interested in the natural healing properties of Thai herbs and spices. “I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many popular Thai foods, as a medicine for stomach disorders and even as a repellent for mosquitoes,” he recalls. Bobby used lemon grass as his signature herb to create a line of essential oils, face and body creams, shower gels and bath crystals, which he and his wife Palita sold at Bangkok’s world-famous Weekend Market. What started, several years ago, as a modest enterprise has blossomed into a successful operation offering over 90 oils and a wide range of body care products through many outlets, as well as supplying many of Thailand’s top resorts and spas with aromatherapy oils.

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SPA & BEAUTY

Sukko Cultural Spa

CHAMPION BODYBUILDER “The Best Spa In Southeast Asia”

Wilaiporn Wannaklang

Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My first feeling when I stepped through the impressive gates of Sukko Spa was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in traditional Thai style and the spa design, influenced by the ancient Siamese capital, creates a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind.

Wilaiporn Wannaklang (Jum) is a 39-year-old single mum. But she’s also a champion bodybuilder, winner of many awards. For someone so physically developed she’s disarmingly soft spoken and full of surprises. We chatted at Vijitt Resort in Rawai – the sponsor of the Phuket Classic bodybuilding competition 2014. Where are you from? I’m from Lopburi and have been here in Phuket for four years now. What made you decide to come and live here? Well, at first I was thinking about working as a personal trainer in Bangkok, Pattaya or Chiang Mai. But I heard that there were a lot of foreigners in Phuket and this sort of work is popular with foreigners. Thai people figure you should not pay for personal trainers! When I came here I thought wow! This is my sort of place; the social life, the people, and everything. However none of the gyms wanted to hire me so I went freelance and now I make good money.

Chilled out by the soothing background music, I was filled with a peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the warm traditional Sukko welcome of the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’ – like ‘Loy Kratong’, where the idea is to float away past stresses and wish for luck and joy from that moment on A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certified Thai Herbalist and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is offered at Sukko, in packages lasting from 2 to 4 hours. Each package has a specific purpose and can be selected to suit your lifestyle or the way you feel on the day. These herbal recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be.

How did you first get into bodybuilding? Before I started all this I was just 38 kilos and after only three months I started to develop and entered competitions and saw other people’s bodies and thought I’d like to be like that, and I loved the social life. What sort of diet do you have? At first it was very difficult as I didn’t know much about anything and people gave me all sort of advice. But eventually I made my own decisions and I discovered that I have a fast metabolism and burn off food very quickly. I can even eat chocolate and ice cream, whereas for other people (who want to stay in shape) that could be a problem. Not for me! But then I thought, if I can control my weight I can do this for other people, too.

I was pampered with the “Be Balanced” package; a 3-hour experience that left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This 3-treatment combination began with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub was followed by Sukko Synergy Body Massage (see description opposite).

Where do you live in Phuket? I stay around Nai Harn. Why Nai Harn? At first I lived near Dao Roong but it was too… crowded and the traffic was terrible. But I started going to Rawai gym and thought, why not live around here? It’s close to the beach and there are many nationalities here and most of all it’s not too crowded.

“Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?” my therapist asked me from time to time. “Mmm…perfect…” were the only responses that seemed to suit how I felt. Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique concept: "Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Elements". For those who want to exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fitness opportunities, including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self stretching), a traditional Thai exercise or, for something more strenuous, try ‘Thai Martial Arts’, a traditional and effective art of self-defense.

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Red Chili Restaurant The philosophy behind Thai cuisine is that food is an everyday medicine for health and longevity. Rich in spices and medicinal herbs – with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory benefits to name just a few – the Thai and international buffet at Red Chili Restaurant promises a fun and healthy dining experience with a view of Phuket’s Big Buddha and the surrounding lush green scenery.

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1st place - 2012 & 2014 World Bodybuilding & Physique Federation (WBPF) Women Bodybuilding (50kg class).

What do you like the most about living in Phuket? Well, there are a lot of foreigners and I learn a lot from them. You could say that I learn something new every single day here. Also the Thai people here accept a lot more than, say, in the countryside. You can see that someone like me is sort of special but Thai people here don’t stare at me like in the provinces.

1st place - 2010 & 2012 Thailand National Games Women Bodybuilding Open

Do you have children? Yes, the first one is studying in Bangkok at university, while the younger one is with my mum. My husband has passed away.

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Some of Wilaiporn's achievements

Do you drive a car? And if so what type? I’ve only been driving a few months: I drive a Ford as it’s good value. It was a good deal.

What’s the hardest/most frustrating thing about living here? Foreigners who have lived here for a long time but who have not really learned much about our culture. Some people have learned all their Thai culture from uneducated bar girls but what do they know? You can’t teach what you don’t know.

Lunch Buffet ( Daily 11am – 2pm) THB 220 Dinner Buffet (Daily 5.30 – 9pm) THB 300

How do you evaluate success? Well, I have found success through bodybuilding and I think that when other people appreciate that achievement I think that’s success. When I first became a bodybuilder my family didn’t accept it – it was contrary to their traditional view of what a Thai lady should be and they never expected me to be successful at it.

Are they proud of you? Oh for sure!

1st place - 2012 Siam Classic Women Bodybuilding Open 1st place - Women’s Bodybuilding class of the Mr. Thailand competition (three years in a row). What do you do with your free time, if you have any? I really don’t have any! Do you travel a lot? Yes! I’ve just been in Macau where I competed and won first prize in the Asian Championships. What’s your favourite place in the world? Thailand, but I’m open to other places that may be even better. Maybe somewhere in Europe I don’t know, but for the moment it’s Thailand.

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The Canal Villa: The development phase 3 by Phuket Greenland Property. Single-storey, three-bedroom pool villas with total area of 370sqm, located next to The Lake House. Seven homes in a quiet and peaceful area close to Laguna. Presale from 15 million Baht with payment plan available. Will be ready to be occupied in December 2014. The Lake House & The Canal Project are developments by Phuket Greenland Property Co., Ltd., a developer with extensive experience working on big developments throughout Thailand for many years. Being contractors themselves, they ensure every detail of construction meets the highest standards by incorporating the best construction industry practices. All in all, it’s quality craftsmanship you can trust. Management The Lake House offers legal assistance for ownership with full villa management and rental services available, ensuring owners and visitors not only a high standard of service, but peace of mind. So iP asa k 13

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Show villa contact for viewing Pasak soi 8, 1.5 km from Laguna Phuket : +66 81 734 4324, : + 66 76 274344 sale@phuketgreenlandvillas.com www.phuketgreenlandvillas.com

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Luxury Condominium I Kata I Phuket

Living with vision…

Location When considering the purchase of property anywhere in the world, location is always the most important factor for capital appreciation and rental return. Plunge Rise Villas fills this need where the blend of refreshing nature and warm design with mountain views is perfect. Located just five minutes from Phuket’s most beautiful white sandbeach, Nai Harn, Plunge Rise Villas is in the heart of Phuket’s favourite expat area where everything is so conveniently near. There are many restaurants offering every culinary delight you can imagine, shopping at every corner, grocery stores just steps away, and all the tourist facilities you could possibly need. If you want to get away from crowded tourist areas, but still have all the conveniences of a holiday destination at a fraction of the cost, Plunge Rise Villas at Nai Harn Beach is the place for you.

Design your own villas Plunge Rise Villas is the place where the indoor and outdoor spaces merge to become one. Spacious indoor living areas flow smoothly to grand outdoor terraces with both sunny and shaded areas surrounding the infinity edge pool with a relaxing Jacuzzi and a romantic waterfall. We offer two-bedroom villas plus a wheelchair plan. We also offer the choices of extra designs to make your villa unique. Each villa offers 230sqm -250sqm with teak vaulted ceilings, solid wood floors, private attached carports, built-in wardrobes, walkin closets and wide opening doors that lend each villa a feeling of grand open spaces, yet at a price far below the current market value. Plunge Rise Villas satisfy the high demand for a reasonably priced villa with exceptional quality.

Investment Combining this prime location with value pricing and exceptional construction quality guarantees you long-term capital appreciation and high rental returns. For investors, holiday home buyers, or longstay residents, we offer a complete range of property management and rental options to suit everyone’s needs.

Dare to Compare Going…. Going…. Gone! With prices starting at 8.6 million baht, we dare you to compare our Quality, Location and Investment Value. Come and see our project or contact us now to take advantage of our introductory pricing.

Prime location I panoramic sea view I private pools I luxurious two-, three- and four-bedroom suites

Location

The View is conveniently located overlooking the beaches of Kata, Kata Noi and Karon on the prestigious western sunset-soaked coastline of Phuket, only about 800m away from Kata Beach, home to high-quality restaurants, coffee shops, spas and banks. The area has a pace of life generally considered to be quiet and relaxed and for those searching for livelier nightlife or shopping, it’s good to know that Patong is just a 12-minute drive north and is buzzing most days (and nights) of the year. Chalong Pier, the departure point for Phuket’s many nearby islands, is a five-minute drive away.

Concept & architectural style

The View’s low-density, low-rise architectural style is in a modern tropical contemporary design with a strong and deliberate emphasis employed to maximize the views, whilst at the same time protecting personal privacy. Careful selection of appropriate materials has helped ensure the practicality and durability of the construction without compromising the aesthetical or functional delivery of the units. For more information : +66 94 583 9277 (Eng), +66 83 555 8724 (Thai) Service@plungetropicvillas.com info@plungetropicvillas.com www.theplungevillas.com

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Each block is bright white, allowing excellent natural light, due to the generously proportioned windows and doors, while the cleverly arranged tiers of units and blocks represent the graceful curve of a wave and its continual movement. Facilities include a wellness centre with spa, a fitness gym and sauna, as well as a restaurant and two swimming pools

Options

We offer a wide range of high-quality sea view choices, ranging in size from our generous one-bedroom units at 116sqm to our opulent 674sqm six-bedroom penthouse. Our highly competitive pricing for these condominium units provides you with a chance to invest in high-quality real estate and to secure value for money in Phuket. The units are designed to achieve both significant rental returns and capital growth.

Strength-based development team

Our team is a strength-based structure with each member regarded as a top-tier specialist within their respective functions. DCM, our contractors, has successfully completed a number of highquality developments that are regularly used as the benchmark of development quality in both Phuket and all around Thailand. Carefully selected consultants, each with key local and international technical knowledge, augment the core team to ensure an excellent finished product. Contacts 29/17-18 Moo 5, Rawai : +66 81 666 6622, +66 86 943 9996 : +66 76 381488 sale@theviewphuket.com www.theviewphuket.com

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Diamond Condominium Bangtao “A Coastal Living Style” Project overview “I want to build something I would love to buy myself.” These were the words of Mr. Jo D’Hondt at the recent soft opening at the Diamond Condominium sales office in Bang Tao describing his vision: “We want to make something in Bang Toa that people can buy, that has good quality and good value in a good location for a correct and affordable price.”

Location: The Anchan Villas are located just five minutes away

from Layan's white sandy beach. The site was chosen with care to ensure residents enjoy the peace and tranquility of a secluded neighbourhood with the convenience and prestige of residing in one of Phuket 's upcoming residential areas, where everything needed for comfortable living is nearby.

Diamond Condominium Bang Tao is the brainchild of Belgiumborn business partners Jo D’Hondt and Rudy Maes, who were also involved in the development of the nearby Diamond Beach Club at Surin beach.

Location Diamond Condominium is located within walking distance of amenities such as Villa Market, a local Thai market, several minimarts, beach clubs and restaurants on Bang Tao beach. There are full car parking facilities. The communal park and a hillside rock garden

Specification There is a range of floor plan configurations available for both oneand two-bedroom condos. Room type A, is the entry level onebedroom offering a bathroom/toilet, kitchen, dining and living area. Price & Completion Pre-sales have started for the 150 new condo units in buildings 'B' and 'C', with prices ranging from 2.6 – 5.9 million bath, equating to an average of 79,000 baht per sqm. Construction is expected to start around end of this year, with a projected 1.5 years completion date. On top of this, the developers are also offering an excellent rental return of 7% per annum for 3-5 years. Rental arrangements will be operated with a hotel-like management style to ensure that tenancy rates remain high.

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Concept Here at Diamond Condominium, every unit is a luxuriously-designed work of art where you can actually open up to breathe in fresh and gentle breezes, as well as appreciate the lush tropical landscape that covers approximately 5.5 rai (or 8,800 sqm). Diamond Condominium contains four separate buildings surrounding a central swimming pool and landscaped community recreation area. In all, the four buildings will contain 364 units with a total building size of 8,200 sqm. You certainly can immerse yourself in the relaxed lifestyle of comfort at Diamond Condominium Bang Tao. This is coastal living at its best.

surround the building with native plants and trees to enhance the park-like feel.

BANG TAO BEACH

A large communal park, luxury waterfront living with pool access, eco-friendly architecture, a historic setting and a picturesque downtown just a stroll away. To pull all four elements together in one location requires a leap of imagination. Diamond Condominium gives you just that, and so much more…

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About Developer: Anchan Villas is developed by Pearl Island

Property Co., Ltd. Since it was established on Phuket in 2007, Pearl Island has earned a solid reputation as a professional design and property development firm delivering the highest quality products, situated in the most sought-after locations, and built to the highest international standards. As testament to the calibre of the project, Anchan Villas was awarded "Highly Commended" and "Winner" in the Best Phuket Villa Development category in the prestigious Thailand Property Awards 2009 , 2012 and again in 2013.

attractive and practical layout. The built-up areas start ffrom 335 to 800sqm. and rest on plot sizes from 630-1,500sqm. Each villa features a large private swimming pool with a spacious terrace that connects to the master bedroom and main living room, combining your indoor and outdoor activities and contributing a comfortable and convenient tropical lifestyle.

Management: The Anchan Villas community is managed by an experienced residential management company. Management services extended to residents include legal assistance, ensuring a smooth transaction in purchasing and moving into a villa. Villa rental management is also offered to home owners who want a return on their investment by renting out their home while they are away.

Concept: These contemporary modern style villas are an ideal

investment as a holiday home in the tropics or a permanent residence offering the peace and tranquility of a secluded location, yet just a short distance from a pristine coastline with all modern amenities nearby.

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For more information Office 366/1 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket Sales booth at Central Festival. : +66 95 079 6565 (Eng), : + 66 89 594 6888 (Rus) www.diamondcondominium.com www.facebook.com/diamond condominium bangtao

Price range: From THB 21.5 million with flexible payment plan.

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Contacts Pearl Island Property Co., Ltd. Khun Joop Saetiw, Sales Director : +66 81 797 0552 38/2 Moo 6, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110 : +66 76 362600-1 : +66 76 362602 info@anchanvillas.com www.anchanvillas.com

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Karon Butterfly

Location: 88 Land & Houses, Koh Kaew, Phuket. The Main entrance

Location: Karon Butterfly Condominium is located in the hills that surround Karon, only 400 metres from the beach and shopping areas. You can reach restaurants, entertainment centres and the beautiful beaches of Patong, Kata and Kata Noi within minutes. There are also three golf courses within a short driving distance.

Facilities: 300sqm swimming pool with Jacuzzi; restaurant, fitness and wellness centre.

Price Range: The company can offer a variety of apartment sizes and

The Third Phase of the project under construction consists of Buildings A and B and are composed of different types of apartments on three levels with sea views and pool views. Both buildings are equipped with a lift.

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is on Thepkrasatri Road (before the Isuzu Showroom) and there are other on Soi Haan Farang and by the British School. The location is truly central, with convenient access to many destinations: just 15 minutes from Phuket City or major department stores (such as Central Festival, Tesco Lotus, Big C, Index Living Mall), universities and hospitals. It is also within 30 minutes of, and on a direct route to, Phuket International Airport making for easy commuting.

Price Range: Prices start from an affordable 6.3 million baht. Concept: "Tropical serenity" is the theme of 88 Land and Houses

Koh Kaew Phuket; the houses are meant to exude a sense of relaxation as if you were staying in a resort every day. Branding the project “88”, all houses, will have a number beginning with “88”. 88 Land & Houses Koh Kaew Phuket strives to provide a single house that feels a new Aesthetic of Modern Living, wherein you can relax away from the hustle and bustle and get in tune with tranquil surroundings. We try our best to make sure that once you step into the house, you will feel as if you are walking into a garden in a mini forest. Coming into 88 Land & Houses Koh Kaew Phuket should instantly give the feeling of escape from the chaos outside after a long day at work. Providing a peaceful escape that is luxurious and convenient is our main goal. This project is available for 140 families only on a total area of 53-2-16 rai.

Space: Provided for all residents in the estate are various facilities,

namely a park, featuring a children's playground, an exclusive 2-storey clubhouse with a swimming pool and fitness centre. In terms of security, we keep the estate safe 24 hours with a key card access and CCTV system.

Specification: There are five modern, large and contemporary

designs to suit all tastes: Grandeo, Amplio, Acacia, Idealist and Iconic. The living space is between 136-239 sq.m. Options are three or four bedrooms with a spacious multi-purpose room on the ground floor and double parking lots. The plot areas start from 53 sq.wah (1sq. wah = 4 sq.m.) Every house is constructed, under the theme of ‘Baan Sabai’ (comfy house), of Q-con light-weight concrete panels, solar reflective tinted glass windows to lower temperature in the house, bathrooms where the wet and dry areas are clearly separated, remote control integrated shower toilet, separate cold and room temperature pantry rooms, air-con in every bedroom, water treatment, water pump and water tank underground − and a finished garden.

About the Developer: Land & Houses is the real estate company

of choice for over 30 years, with an enviable reputation for providing high quality homes in beautifully maintained surroundings which are ideal for families and couples, guaranteed by the trusted brand award that Land and Houses has won seven consecutive years, through votes by Reader’s Digest readers.

Contacts “88 Land & Houses Koh Kaew Phuket” Sales Office 88/11 Thepkrasatri Road (near Isuzu Showroom), Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket 83000 : +66 76 615188, +66 76 615180 : +66 76 615180 46 G1 info@lhphuket.com www.lhphuket.com

prices: • Flower Unit apartment (Building E) starting from 3 million baht • Units Building F sold out • Units Building G only one unit available: one bedroom sea view 4.9 million baht • Unit Building CD starting from 4.6 million baht

Concept: Karon Butterfly Condominium combines Italian and Thai

design, creating a modern style that reflects the best of the two cultures.

Specification: At the end of February 2010, the first phase of the project was completed:

Building F with 9 apartments from 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and living room on the ground floor all with exclusive gardens and portico - arcade, the first and second floor units all have a balcony with sea views (sold). Building G with 7 apartments from 1 and 2 bedrooms. Now available; 1 unit on the ground floor with exclusive garden and portico – arcade price starting from 4.9 million baht The second phase of the project is Building E and is composed of different types of apartments called ‘Flower Unit’. They are apartments on three levels from 35 to 64sqm and consist of a kitchen corner with one bedroom (some units in open plan) with balcony. Behind the bedroom is located the bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink. The Flower Unit has sea views or garden views. Prices start from 3 million baht. Now available only 6 units

Building CD all units with sea views on three levels from 46sqm to 119sqm, some units with one bedroom some with two bedrooms. The building is equipped with a lift.

About The Designers: The Italian Studio of Architecture STArg

(Studio Tecnico Associato Architetti Rubelli e Gussago) (info@starg.it) has worked together with Thai Architects SRYT IKON STUDIO (sryt@ windowslive.com) in the project’s design and construction. See www. starg.it for details of other projects undertaken. The construction company is KMIT. The owner Khun Kovit Chankong, together with his professional team, is well experienced in the construction and renovation of luxury project villas, residential luxury villas, complex apartments, and commercial/office buildings. With the ethics of engineering professionals, they are committed to offer professional service to our clients. SAFETY is our prime principle together with client SATISFACTION. KMIT Construction Services 188/36 Moo 4, T. Thepkasattri A. Thalang, Phuket 83100 Tel/Fax: +66 (0)76 313048 Mobile: +66 (0)81 6520795 info@kmitconstruction.com www.kmitconstruction.com

Contacts 99 C6 SUER Real Estate Co., Ltd Patak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket : +66 81 892 0247 Tan +66 81 893 6755 sales@karonbutterfly.com Gianluca +66 84 923 2953, +66 81 270 0912 margianlu@hotmail.it info@karonbutterfly.com www.karonbutterfly.com

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Kata Rocks

Location: Kata Rocks is a design-driven, luxury boutique resort and

residence, located directly on the oceanfront at the southern end of famous Kata Beach, along Phuket’s sunset west coast.

Facilities & Service: Along with different dining options, a poolside restaurant and bar, the resort also features an Infinite Luxury Spa, a fitness centre and squash courts.

Concept & Design: The resort comprises 34 Sky Villas of one to

four bedrooms, each offering its own private infinity pool as well as expansive living and dining areas. Each villa features the latest interactive iPad technology allowing guests to control the world of the Sky Villa at the touch or swipe of a button.

Location: Alanna Yamu overlooks Sapham Bay at Cape Yamu on

Phuket’s East Coast. This location is favoured by those wishing to experience a more peaceful and relaxed environment. Cape Yamu has also become synonymous with privacy and luxury and Alanna delivers both.

Classification: From 22 million Baht (€500k). Concept: Thoughtfully designed to offer a serene tropical island

lifestyle, Alanna Yamu was conceptualised by award winning architects, Original Vision. Large, wide frontage, open plan indoor living areas spill onto generous terraces, each with a private infinity swimming pool. To match the exceptional design, Alanna has been built to the highest quality and by careful selection of materials and finishes is proving to require very little maintenance. The overriding principle is quality in design, detailing and construction married with a great sense of space.

Price Range: Only the last few of Kata Rocks’ 34 Sky Villas remain unsold. Prices range from 38.5 to 90 million Baht.

Space: Alanna is a boutique development of only twelve three

bedroom duplexes ranging from 324-345 sqm. Each has an open plan lower level incorporating the living, dining, and kitchen areas that seamlessly open onto deep pool terraces. Also at this level are a study, guest bathroom, a generous utility room and a dedicated storage area. The comfortable open floor plan extends to the upper floor sleeping areas. The spacious master bedroom has its own terrace and a stunning resort-style bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms also have ensuite facilities and ample storage space.

Design & Construction: With concept, design and project

direction by Original Vision and project management by local specialist, the Blue Acre the developers have used the highest quality materials throughout, making Alanna a solid investment for years to come.

About the Developer: Original Blue Island Villas is a joint venture development company created by Original Vision, The Blue Acre and a few like-minded investors, with the goal of developing high quality homes and apartments in Phuket. We pride ourselves in our uncompromising approach to design and our dedication to produce the highest achievable quality in our finished products. Management: Full estate management services are provided by CBRE.

Contacts Kata Rocks Co., Ltd : +66 80 533 3330 info@katarocks.com www.katarocks.com www.facebook.com/katarocksphuket

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Contacts : +66 81 397 7253 sales@alannayamu.com www.alannayamu.com

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Phuket’s only property development that contains a marina, retail outlets, condominiums, and villas-all under one premise!

Specifications: La Reserve comprises a total of 80 units featured in two blocks of 40-unit two-building condos. There are both onebedroom and two-bedroom condos available for purchase, ranging from 48 to 63sqm and 83 to 139sqm respectively.

Location: Phuket’s most affordable luxury condominium, La Reserve Residences is located in the island’s finest waterfront development, Royal Phuket Marina. Situated on the east coast of Phuket, overlooking Phang Nga Bay, La Reserve is at the prime location for locals, tourists, and residents alike who wish to enjoy central access to major points around the island. The five-Gold Anchor award-winning Marina is approximately 25 minutes from Phuket International Airport and just minutes away from most of Phuket’s popular beaches, including Patong with its exciting nightlife. With big shopping malls and supermarkets as well as with a close-by international school and nearby hospitals, La Reserve is both the ultimate family home and a perfect weekend getaway. The Marina also provides a gateway to neighbouring pristine beaches and islands such as James Bond Island (30mins), Phi Phi Island and Krabi (40mins) by boat. La Reserve prides itself on a comfortable and controlled environment as it is-all in all-a private oasis in the heart of Phuket.

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Design & Construction: La Reserve Residences is a tropical modern style, low-rise residential condominium with highly sophisticated interiors. Developed by Heritage Asset Co., Ltd on a total land area of 12,588sqm, the planned completion date is in Quarter 2 of 2015. As of now, all roads, water-treatment facilities, underground electricity wiring, drainage /rain water canals & much more has already been developed. From basement to rooftop, La Reserve contains only high-quality materials obtained from the island’s best suppliers. Lavish, yet functional design elements are incorporated throughout the four-storey buildings to ensure a stylish and comfortable lifestyle. Ground-floor units enjoy their own private wraparound tropical gardens, while upper-floor units enjoy dazzling views of Phang Nga Bay as well as the marina and waterways.

• Health Club membership • Preferred rates with the nearby well-renowned British

Spacious rooftop Sky Pool and barbecue area for each building State-of-the-art Health Club and flood-lit tennis courts Exquisite beauty salon Multi-cuisine restaurants, speakeasy style bar, boutiques Underground parking Capacity for 110 yachts for wet berthing and 50 hardstand storage spaces • 24-hour security

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Why invest in La Reserve Residences? • Competitively priced residences giving you great value for your money

• Centrally located, with easy access to white sandy beaches and all that Phuket has to offer

• Excellent after-sales service and exclusive privilege card offering discounts and promotions at local restaurants, bars and shops. International School

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article which is likely to be used for, or has been obtained through the commission of, an offence or whose possession constitutes an offence. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 93)

Is that legal Mr. Police Officer?

Are the rules different for stopping and searching a vehicle? Can the Police just randomly stop vehicles? If it is a public or private vehicle, the police can stop and search in accordance with the same rules as Section 93.

If a woman is pregnant and on the way to the hospital to have a baby, can the police stop the private car if the private car is going too fast to get to the hospital? Yes, the police can stop the private car if the private car is going too fast (Land Traffic Act 1979 Section 67). The driver must not exceed the speed limit prescribed by regulations regardless of the circumstances.

ertain rules and regulations in Thailand are centered on ensuring that false statements are not made about the Police and it is quite right to ensure that an institution is not unnecessarily damaged when carrying out its important duties and functions. However, many ordinary civilians do not understand or have access to the law, to rules and regulations relating to the Police or to criminal acts, nor how criminal cases are supposed to be handled in accordance with law. Therefore it is worth looking at a summary of the types of questions and scenarios that civilians might encounter:

If a cement truck driver has an accident, is it the duty of the police to carry out a blood test for alcohol and drugs? Yes, an investigating officer shall, so far as is possible, collect every kind of evidence for the purpose of ascertaining all facts and circumstances in respect of the alleged offence, identifying the offender and collect evidence to assist in proving the guilt or innocence of the accused. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 131)

Which general law provides powers to the Police? The Criminal Procedure Code. Under which law can a Police Officer decide to stop and question or search a member of the public? A search may not be conducted upon the body of any person in a public place, save where it is performed by an administrative or police official when there is a 'reasonable suspicion' that such person is carrying with him any article which is likely to be used for, or has been obtained through the commission of, an offence or whose possession constitutes an offence. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 93) Are there different rules for day and nighttime searches? Yes, a search in a private place must be conducted in the daytime, save: 1. Where the initial search has been processed in daytime but it is not yet completed, in which case the search may be completed at nighttime. 2. Where there is utmost exigency, or where there is an exception permitted by another law, under which the search may be conducted at nighttime. 3. Where the search is for the purpose of arresting an extremely bad person or a seriously wanted outlaw, it may be performed at nighttime, but special permission of the court must be obtained according to the criteria and procedure prescribed in the regulations of the President of the Supreme Court of Justice. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 96) May a Police Officer break into a premises, including where resistance is offered? If a wanted outlaw resists the admittance of the official, the official shall be permitted to exercise physical force for the purpose of

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accessing the premises and, where necessary, may force his way by opening or destroying any gate, door, window, fence or other similar barricade. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 94) If a Police Officer visits a house or land, can he she go into the house or enter onto the private land? Why? No. Searching a private place without a search warrant or a court order is prohibited. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 92) If someone reports a crime, do the police have a duty to attend to the report? Under what circumstances can the police simply choose not to investigate? Yes, the police have a duty to attend to a report of a crime. An investigation must be carried out without delay. Such investigation may be held at any place or any time as deemed appropriate without the accused being present (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 130). However, an investigative officer may not conduct an inquiry in the following events: 1. When the victim requests assistance but declines to make a regular complaint. 2. When the victim institutes a prosecution by him or her self without having made a complaint. 3. When there is a written complaint which is anonymous, or when the person making an oral complaint refuses to disclose his or her identity or to attribute to him or her self the note or complaint (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 122) If someone is being assaulted what can the Police do if the assault is still in process? An administrative or Police official may arrest any person without a warrant or order directed by a court if the person in question commits a flagrant offence pursuant to section 80 of the Criminal Procedure Code. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 78)

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If the police suspect someone is carrying drugs, under what circumstances can they stop and question or stop and search the suspect? This is a similar rule to the above and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t differ in relation to suspected drugs offences. A search may not be conducted upon the body of any person in a public place, save where it is performed by an administrative or Police official when there is a reasonable suspicion that such person is carrying with him any

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If a cement truck kills someone, do the police have the power to arrest the driver and automatically charge him? The answer is contained within the meaning of an 'Administrative or Police Official', which means an official vested by law with the power and duty to keep the public peace. This definition includes chief gaolers, customs and excise officers, harbour department officials, immigration officers and all other officials when performing acts in connection with the arrest of offenders or the suppression of crime which they have the duty to supervise or suppress. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 2 (16)). Therefore, yes, the Police do have the power to arrest that cement truck driver.

criminal jurisdiction over the relevant jurisdiction for release of the person in question: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The person in question himself The public prosecutor The investigating officer The prison governor or official A spouse or relative of the person in question or any other person for his sake.

Upon receipt of such application, the court shall immediately hold a hearing for the applicant. There are, of course, many other laws and regulations which many will simply not be aware of when encountering events which may befall them in Thailand: assaults, robberies and thefts, fleeing the scenes of road traffic accidents, rape, threatening behaviour with guns, ransom and kidnap to name just a few examples. It is best to know what the regulations are and, in times of severe trauma and stress, to check the rules with a qualified and licensed Thai attorney-at-law who is competent and has experience in matters of criminal law.

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If a locked safe in a hotel has missing items, do the Police have a duty to investigate how the items became missing? As per the above, yes, because an investigating officer shall, so far as is possible, collect every kind of evidence for the purpose of ascertaining all facts and circumstances in respect of the offence alleged, identifying the offender in order to assist to prove the guilt or innocence of any accused. (The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 131) If a Police Officer shoots someone when he is off duty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what is the punishment for the Police Officer ? Are there any special rules about Police behaviour when off duty? Whoever, murdering the other person, shall be punished by death or imprisoned from 15 years to 20 years. (Thai criminal Law, Section 288) Can a Police Officer use his gun when he is not on duty and not in uniform? No, because under The Thailand Gun Act, 1947, section 8 Bis, Police Officers cannot use their guns when not on duty and not in uniform. Is it legal for a Police Officer to drink whisky in a karaoke bar, on duty and in uniform? Such an act would be illegal because under The Police Act 2004, section 78 (12) the Police may not behave in a way that is "inappropriate". If a Police Officer makes a mistake in procedure during the arrest process, can the suspected criminal challenge the Police Officer? Yes, such a person can challenge the arrest process because, under The Criminal Procedure Code, Section 90: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where any person is alleged to be unlawfully arrested in a criminal case or in any other event, the following persons shall be entitled to submit a motion to the court which is empowered to exercise

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Best markets in Phuket 2 Banzaan Market, directly behind the island’s largest shopping mall, Jungceylon, is also quite a sensory overload. Along with juicy ffresh fruit, handicrafts and souvenirs upstairs you can also get a reasonably priced meal.

Phuket Town’s trendy 3 Indy Market takes place every Thursday and Friday on Dibuk Road from 16:00-22:00 and is a must for those who enjoy live music, art and creatively produced handicrafts. 4 Lard Yai (meaning ‘big market’) also operates nearby and is open on Sundays with the same running hours as the Indy Market. It also offers inventive handicrafts and a carefree atmosphere, largely because its vendors are the same gang as at Indy.

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In the south of Phuket, the 5 Monday-and-Thursday market along Wichit Road near the Seashell Museum operates from 16:00-21:00 selling a head-spinning mishmash of jeans, mangoes, bananas, eggplants and iPhones. Kata Beach has several options. 6 The market by the Chaba Resort in central Kata can seem overpriced when it comes to food, but its fresh products are on par with island-wide prices. In 7 Cherng Talay (near the Laguna Complex) the large open-air market diagonally opposite the police station operates Wednesday and Sunday from 13:00-20:00. 8 Karon Temple Market (Tuesday and Saturday 16:00-22:00) sells the usual fruit and vegetables and quirky souvenirs, all with a tangible welcoming atmosphere; probably because it’s situated in the temple grounds.

The clearest lens through which to glimpse the heart of Phuket’s society is its market places. Local markets are downright chaotic, vibrant, overpowering and exotic. In short, they’re fascinating places to explore.

Phuket has countless markets, ranging from the daily central 'talad yai' (big market) on Ranong Road in the provincial capital, to twice-weekly ambulatory 'talad nat' markets all over the island. There’s also another category of market known as a 'talad sot' (‘sot’ means ‘fresh’ in Thai.) These are ‘wet’ markets operating at the same location several times a week. No matter – they’re all attractive and captivating places to visit.

In short, there’s one near you. Bone up on Thai numbers and jump into this quintessential Thai shopping opportunity.

Naka market 1 Naka Market is the Big Daddy of them all: it was first called the 'talad tai rot' (car boot market) and its original moniker more than adequately indicates its origins. Situated on Chao Fa West Road just south of Central Festival Phuket shopping mall, it’s often compared to Bangkok’s enormous Chatuchak Market, even though it’s nowhere near the size. Naka Market’s 1,000 stalls sell about everything you could possibly imagine but, unlike talad nats, Naka majors on clothing; fashion accessories; electronics; wood-carved souvenirs, and household goods rather than fresh food. Operating from 16:00 – 21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, it’s a buzzing hive of activity and can get pretty frenetic past six o’clock. It’s best to get there at around four in the afternoon to escape the later crowds.

Market hints • It’s an absolute given never to accept the original asking price for non-food articles at any type of market in Southeast Asia. The best way to bargain an item down is to smile and halve the price. The vendor will automatically (and sometime dramatically) refuse the offer so raise your bid until you feel the price is right. If you're convinced that you're being hoodwinked, slowly walk away and you’ll generally receive a last-ditch offer. But by and far away the most successful bargaining tactic is to smile!

Talad sot and talad nat markets These markets operate twice-weekly in locations all over the island. Generally selling curry pastes (take some home – they’re delicious), pyramids of vividly-hued and sometimes startling-looking fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, chicken and red meat, along with an odd assortment of kitchen sinks, Toyota transmissions, and the odd stormtrooper helmet, not to mention lingerie. Okay, maybe the latter few are an exaggeration but only just… Muck in and enjoy the experience. And believe it or not you can sometimes score a cocktail or a frosty beer for a song here: all-in-all, an unforgettable yet pungent experience.

• Wear trainers or shoes/sandals with a grip as sometimes after a rain shower the going underfoot can get a bit slippery (with the exception of covered markets such as Naka, Patong’s Baanzan Market, Phuket Town’s Talad Yai and its walking-street markets). Ever tried walking through mud wearing flip-flops? You’ll end up with an unwanted but vivid Mohican stripe up your back – that is if you don’t altogether lose your footwear in the sludge. • Several Patong markets also have peripheral tattoo shops that command prices far lower than back home. Beware though; a beer-fuelled westerner recently had his left bicep labeled ‘right’ and his right, ‘left.’ Apparently he didn’t mind at all… until the next morning.

1 Naka Market 80 E6 2 Banzaan Market 75 D3 3 Indy Market 81 D4

4 Lard Yai 82 D5 5 Talad nat near the Seashell Museum 120 F6 6 The market by the Chaba Resort 107 C3

7 Talad nat near the Laguna Complex 26 G5 8 Karon Temple Market 99 B2

THINGS TO DO

• Oh Aew: An unbeatable Phuket dessert which is made from jellied banana-flour mixed with boiled red beans, ice and sweet red syrup

The oldest Chinese school in Phuket, Thai Hua School was built in 1911 and is now the Thai Hua Museum, a community and exhibition centre for Baba arts and culture and influences. (Baba culture is a product of mixed Malay-Chinese marriages interractions, predominantly based in Malaka, Penang and Phuket.) The museum is a two-storey building, the upper level balconied internally to look down on the ground floor. Some of the old schoolrooms still retain old school desks and photographs of former students. The Phuket Thai Hua Museum is on Krabi Road and is open Tuesday to Friday from 1-8pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-8pm. Entrance is free. It's certainly worth a visit. 81 B4

Phromthep Cape Viewpoint

Bungy jump: Taking a flying leap is an activity certain to get the heart racing and Jungle Bungy Jump in Kathu has been providing some bungee jump thrills for more than 20 years in Phuket. Diving off a platform at a height of 50 metres and plunging towards a small lake doesn’t seem like the most sensible thing to do but that’s the point – the aim is to rev up the adrenaline and for just one moment know what it feels like to fly free like an eagle. Jump!

• Oh Tao: (Also known as Hoi Tod Hokgian). This is a fried oyster dish prepared with eggs, flour, bean sprouts and taro root. It’s a favourite Phuket snack. • Arpong: One of Phuket famous local desserts. The flavour is quite sweet – it’s a golden-yellow roll desert which is soft inside and crispy on the outside. The ingredients for Arpong are rice flour, egg yolk, coconut milk, water, salt and yeast. These ingredients are mixed together, then stored overnight. Then, when it’s time to create Arpong, the mixture is divided amongst tiny pans and spread into a circle. 53 D4

Go karting: Go karting offers a behind-the-wheel adventure using specially designed vehicles to race around a track. Kids especially love the thrill of becoming a mini F1 driver for the day, while children not ready to take the wheel may ride along with an adult on a two-seater go kart. The most elaborate go cart track is at Phuket Go Kart Speedway in Kathu, while another track may be found next to Phuket Shooting Range in Chalong.

• Loba: A local Phuket local dish which is made from head, ears, tongue and entrails of pigs and stewed in soy sauce, then deep fried served with fresh cucumber and sweet, sour and spicy sauce. • Dim Sum: This is a steamed dumpling, filled with a choice of every imaginable variety of sweet or savoury filling, sometimes accompanied by Chinese herb chicken soup and condiments. • Mee Hok Kian: This is made with large yellow noodles similar to Japanese Soba. Mee Hok Kian can be served with pork-bone soup and/or dried noodles. A delightful variety known as Mee Hok Kian Pak includes fried noodles, soup, egg, fried onions, pork crackling and a choice of pork, fish or squid. • Mee Sue: Phuket’s breakfast noodles with a salty taste and white colour when uncooked are boiled and flavoured with oriental spices. They can be served with sliced pork or chicken accompanied by boiled rice or rice soup.

This is the most popular and largest of all the viewpoints. The area has been developed to offer extensive views over the sea and there are walking paths from the cliffs to the water's edge for the adventurous. But do take care close to the cliffs! This is nature. The sunsets are absolutely breathtaking and never the same two days running. If you're romantically inclined, this is the place to come in the evenings and hold hands as the setting sun paints the evening skies in towering kaleidoscopes of light and shade.

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The island has a unique cuisine and both its entrées and desserts are a combination of local and Chinese cooking styles. International visitors shouldn’t miss the opportunity to sample the mouthwatering and unique offerings of Phuket’s kitchens. We have the inside track on toothsome dishes which will tempt your taste buds. Read on for a few examples:

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Phromthep Cape Viewpoint

Mee Hok Kian

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