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Regulars Phuket Island map What's on: on & off Phuket (including the movies) People profile: Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina Business profile: Paul Poole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 years on Word of mouth Things to do in Phuket Legal matters: Will BOI attract more interest from foreign investors? Social Phuket Useful telephone numbers

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Yachts & Yachting Cholamark Boat DaVinci Yacht Charters Phuket tide tables: January 2015 Reel Torque Yachts Wahoo Phuket

Cover photos: Top: Reel Torque Yachts Bottom: PIMEX - Phuket Boat Show

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Shopping, Dining & Leisure Helicam: Shooting palm oil Recipe: Beef Tagliata (MINT) Dining around Phuket Eating on the cheap in Phuket Paul Ropp: The art of colours Hair Studio 9 Lemongrass House

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WHAT'S ON

'Til 5 Jan 2015 @ Saphan Hin Phuket Red Cross Fair Lots of fun activities, arts and crafts and food to try. Lottery prizes include a new house, a car, gold, and motorbikes. Action starts when the day starts to cool down, with nightly entertainment including live music and dance shows.

Festival •

Jan (DTB) 2015 Phuket Food Fair Held every year to showcase Phuket's traditional food varieties in a location that's one of the locals' favourite gathering places, the coastal area Saphan Hin near Phuket Town. The event is filled with games and entertainment on the big stage/ It's good fun for all the family and a memorable cultural event.

Feb (DTB) @ Old Phuket Town Old Phuket Town Festival See colourful entertainment including a Phuket Baba Light Show, a rickshaw tour around the streets, cultural parades, Chinese opera performances, folk dancing troupes and more at the heart of the Old Town on Thalang, Krabi and Phuket Roads.

Sport event • 7 Jan 2015 @ Indoor Gymnasium, Saphan Hin 16th World Pencak Silat Championship. The biggest gathering of martial arts competitors will meet for the World Pencak Silat Championship in an 11-day competition. www.worldpencaksilat2015.com

Boatshow • 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 10m to 35m, with 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

Regatta • 12-17 January 2015 @ Langkawi, Malaysia 12th Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2015. Not really Phuket, but very popular with Phuket sailors – for good reasons. Superb hospitality, great marina/yacht club venue with free berthing for participants. Usually reliable medium-to-strong breezes with a combination of racing offshore and racing in the harbour. 4-5 days racing and 4 parties. About 40 boats expected. www.langkawiregatta.com

Soccer tournament • 7-8 Feb 2015 @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC) The 5th Phuket Soccer Schools International Tournament Sees teams from all over Asia participating in this weekend event. Age groups and squad maximums are: U8s-5 a side (squads of 8) Born 2007, 2008. U10s - 7 a side (squads of 10) Born 2005, 2006. U12s - 7 a side (squads of 10) Born 2003, 2004. U14s-7 a side (squads of 10) Born 2001, 2002. Winners of each age group receive a trophy and plate. The participation fee per team is 4,000 Baht. www.thanyapura.com

Yacht show • 13-16 Feb 2015 @ Yacht Haven Marina 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.phuketyachtshow.com

Temple fair • Feb (DTB) @ Wat Chalong Wat Chalong Fair Occurring around Chinese New Year, the Chalong Temple Fair sees people riding on ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds, partaking in games, enjoying food and entertainment and shopping for items such as clothing, bags, jewelery, plants, ceramics and more.

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Dinner, beach party, Grand Auction and other fund raising events. Some funds raised go to helping people suffering from HIV. www.phuket-pride.org

Off Phuket

Regatta •

Chiang Mai Flower Festival •

4-8 Mar 2015 @ Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi The Bay Regatta (formerly Phang Nga Bay Regatta). The region's roaming and sleep-aboard regatta. Four days of fun sailing through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The event showcases the beauty of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Over 50 boats are expected to compete with both boats and crew coming from Phuket and abroad. www.bayregatta.com

8-9 Feb 2015 @ Chiang Mai

Big bike show • 11-19 Apr @ Patong, Phuket City Phuket Bike Week The 21st Phuket Bike Week is one of the most popular bike shows in the region and sees a beach party and music festival, custom bikes, custom tattoo contest, musical festival and party new products, accessories and clothing, a ride for peace and global warming and the Miss Phuket Bike Week 2015 contest. www.phuketbikeweek.com

Festival • 1-15 Apr 2015 @ Phuket and Thailand Songkran Festival 2015 A loud, boisterous and fun festival that features water throwing in the streets in Phuket, Songkran is the start of the Buddhist New Year and marks the end of the dry season.

Festival • 19-26 Apr 2015 @ Patong Phuket Pride 2015 – Gay LGBT Festival 7 days of fun and activities for the 'Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Straight. Undecided or just the Curious', Phuket Pride sees pool parties, sports events, day trips, Gala

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The festival sees an agricultural exhibition and fair, the exhibition of flower arrangement, decorative plants, and mini garden landscaping.

Trang Underwater Wedding Festival 2015 • 7-9 Mar 2015 @ Lanta Old Town, Koh Lanta Now in its 19th year, the world's largest underwater wedding ceremony sees activities by the seaside and in the sea along with a traditional Thai wedding ceremony. www.underwaterwedding.com

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.

RBFC 2015 Fishing Tournament • 18-20 Mar 2015 @ Similan Islands This three-day tournament takes sports fishermen representing countries from around the world to fish offshore from the Similan Islands. With international teams seeking action and fun as well as prize money. www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com

Krabi Rock and Fire international contest 2015 • April 2015 (DTB) @ Railay Beach and Ton Sai Beach, Krabi Climb the craggy, challenging limestone cliffs and rock formations overlooking the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. Krabi offers some 600 rock-climbing routes and challenges for individuals of various levels of skills and experience. www.tourismthailand.org/krabi

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Entertainment

January Choices

Live guitar music @ Divino Tapas Restaurant, Cherngtalay. A hidden gem next to Villa Market in Cherngtalay, serving cappuccino, mixed tapas, steaks, and a variety of salads. Live guitar music after 7.30pm from Monday - Saturday creates a nice atmosphere. Live music Friday @ The Speakeasy Phuket, Royal Phuket Marina. Happy hour combines with live music on Fridays at The Speakeasy from 7pm-10pm. Happy Hour every night 6-9pm. Live music @ Tai Pan, Patong. Classic Rock through to the latest dance hits every night with international singers. The show is on every night through to 11:45pm. 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.

THE IMITATION GAME Genre: Drama, Biography Starring: Keira Knightley, Allen Leech, Mark Strong, Charles Dance, Matthew Goode, Benedict Cumberbatch, Matthew Beard, Rory Kinnear Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the genius British mathematician, logician, cryptologist and computer scientist who cracked the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win WWII. Turing went on to assist with the development of computers after the war, but was prosecuted by the UK government in 1952 for homosexual acts.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK: ANGEL OF DEATH

TRACERS

Genre: Thriller, Horror

Starring: Taylor Lautner, Marie Avgeropoulos

Starring: Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine, Phoebe Fox When a group of orphaned children are forced to move from their home in London, caretakers Eve (Phoebe Fox) and Jean (Helen McCrory) bring everyone to the desolate and eerie British countryside. 40 years after Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) left, this supernatural horror film introduces this new group to the now abandoned Eel Marsh House; an odd but seemingly safe location.

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

Genre: Thriller, Action

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tracersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is an action thriller that follows New York City bicycle messenger, Cam (Lautner) who is the hottest thing on two wheels, but is in debt to an organized crime gang. When he crashes his bike into a sexy stranger, Nikki (Avgeropoulos), Cam is immediately seduced by her and the thrill of the high-stakes world of parkour.

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. Live music @ XANA Beach Club 'Coco Jamboo' alias Kai Matthiesen plays lounge-style saxophone at Sunset Saturdays. Live music and Sunday Lunch @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club. Music and Sunday Roast relaxing by the sea every Sunday. Music is played from 2-5pm afternoon. Live music every weekend @ Route 68, Phuket City. Every weekend: pop, jazz or soft rock. Musicians are welcome to jam later on in the evening.

Regular Events ACYC Ao Chalong Yacht Club. 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). 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 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. 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. 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.

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Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

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Toyota Yaris

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Honda Jazz (V)

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Ford Fiesta (S)

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PRE-OWNED: TRD Sportivo, White, 2008, 1.5 Auto, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Standard seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 47,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: White, 2009 ,1.5 Auto, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Standard seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB 64,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: White, 2011, 1.6 Auto, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Standard seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB,Multifuntion, 41,xxx KM.

Toyota Avanza (S)

Toyota Altis

Chevrolet Cruze (LTZ)

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PRE-OWNED: White, 2012, 1.5 Auto, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Standard seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, USB, Multifunction, 92,xxx KM.

PRE-OWNED: TRD Sportivo, White, 2011, 1.8 Auto, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Leather seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, DVD, USB, 88,xxx KM.

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Chevrolet Captiva (LT)

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Mitsubishi Pajero (GT)

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PRE-OWNED: 4WD, Gray, 2009, 3.2 Auto, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Leather seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, DVD, 143,xxx KM.

Ford Everest Limited

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Mitsubishi Triron Megacab THB 498,000

Isuzu D-Max (LS)

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PRE-OWNED: Plus VG Turbo, White, 2012, 2.5 Manual, Electric wing mirrors, Central locking, Mag wheels, Leather seats, ABS, Airbag, CD, MP3, 49,xxx KM.

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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

For further information 28/46 Moo 1, Nai Harn, Phuket (TAT License Number: 32/00410) : +66 89 588 3476 bruce@davinciphuket.com www.davinciphuket.com 110 G3

ROYAL PHUKET MARINA

Gulu Lalvani One of Asia’s leading businessmen and the UK's fourth wealthiest Anglo Asian, Gulu first came to Phuket on holiday in 1991 and fell in love with the place. He decided to retire here but, typically for Gulu, retirement meant hard work. The result is Royal Phuket Marina – a 30-hectare multi-million dollar property on Phuket’s central east coast and Thailand’s first "world-class luxury lifestyle marina", along with a gated community of 100 residences, including villas with private mooring, penthouses with dedicated boat 'garage', a health club, two floodlit tennis courts, a day spa, waterfront restaurants and boutiques. Where are you from? I was born in Karachi in Pakistan and raised in Mumbai the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. What made you decide to move to Phuket? For a long time my hobby was visiting three new destinations each year, chosen according to the four "S" factors: Sun, Sand, Sea and Sailing. In 1991 someone told me about a new resort in Phuket called Amanpuri, so I decided to try it out that Christmas. I took my wife and my family out on a yacht trip and what I saw that day was so mind bogglingly beautiful that before the end of the holiday I'd bought a villa at Amanpuri and stopped looking for new places to go. You could say that was the beginning of my love affair with Phuket. It was therefore a logical choice, when I retired in 2002, to move here. What did you do before you came to Phuket? I was the founder and chairman of Binatone, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of cordless digital phones. I founded the company in 1958 and went on to consumer electronics and to telecoms in 1983 when telecoms became deregulated in the UK and Europe. At that time the company was based in the UK, but I moved the HQ to Hong Kong for the tax advantages and also to design, develop and manufacture the products in China for export all over Europe. What do you like most about living in Phuket? Well, first of all its accessibility. Within three or so flying hours of Phuket you have 40% of the world’s population, with both China and India enjoying a GDP well above average. And I’m not alone in my ‘love affair’ with Phuket. When my daughter saw how romantic it is, she asked if she could get married here. “Well of course,” I replied, “but first there’s the small detail of finding a husband!” Anyway, it’s a wonderful wedding destination and yes, she did hold her wedding here – she married an Englishman. What’s the most frustrating thing about living here? That’s a good question. I think the political divide sometimes seems insurmountable – the yellow shirts and the red shirts is a difficult situation and can seem frustrating. How do you spend your time? I’m retired but I'm not the sort of person to spend all day every day on a golf course or diving or in a casino. I like to be 'doing' things. My hobby is boating and one of the first things I noticed here was the astronomical import taxes on boats; they added up to more than 240%! An imported million-dollar yacht would have had a ridiculous price tag. So I approached the then Prime Minister and was allowed a 15-minute slot with him. I told him that Thailand was in danger of losing out to Malaysia, where foreign yachts can can stay indefinitely without attracting import duties or taxes. Plus, unlike Phuket, Langkawi Island was a 100% duty free destination. I pointed out that in the last two years of my research, I'd found that not one single person had imported a yacht; 240% of nothing is nothing, I told him. I also said that if he brought the taxes down, I would build a world class marina here on the island.

He cancelled his following meeting and we ended up talking for a lot longer than 15 minutes. At the end of an hour he stood up, shook my hand, and said, “You can go ahead and look for the land.” Tell us about Royal Phuket Marina. We're in a premium spot – right in the middle of the island on the main road and within minutes of the top international school and a short drive from the airport – but the biggest challenge we've had is access for larger vessels at low tide. Finally, we've been able to get dredgers working on deepening the channel but, because of various factors outside our control, it's best not to try and predict when the work will be finished. I'm hopeful, though, that we're nearing the day when the channel into Royal Phuket Marina will be fully open and accessible 24 hours a day. Also we’re in phase three of our property development – introducing a new batch of more affordable one- and two-bedroom homes. Are you involved in any local charities? Yes, I am but prefer to donate and support them rather than sit on committees. I simply don’t have the spare time. How do you evaluate success? I enjoy my life and what I do and aim, as my legacy, to put Phuket on the map as a top yachting destination. I'll be happy to be remembered as the man who built Phuket's best marina and who got yacht import duty down to zero. POSTSCRIPT: During 2002 / 2003, a group of expatriates in the marine leisure industry, headed up initially by then UK Hon. Consul Alan Cooke MBE, formed the Marine Alliance of Thailand (MAT) and worked tirelessly with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport as well as with TAT and senior officials in the Customs, Marine, Revenue and Immigration departments, to create, and 'sell' to stakeholders, a convincing case for reduced import taxes on yachts. There's no doubt that the initial impetus for change came from the very top – and there's equally no doubt that there were several 'fingers in that pie'. While congratulating Gulu Lalvani on the major part he played, we should not forget the others who gave huge swathes of their time, talent and energy. After all, as Gulu himself says, he doesn't "sit on committees". Unfortunately, in government, the only way to get things finalised is by finding the time to work with, and convince, the people who have the power to block results. MAT comprised Alan Cooke, Kevin Quilty (then Sunsail), Andy Stephens (then Royal Phuket Marina), Grenville Fordham & Andy Dowden (co-founders of the Phuket Boatshow) and Vincent Tabuteau (Asia Marine). Apologies if anyone is forgotten.

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tables 2015 TIME HEIGHT

January 2015

Ko Thaphao Noi (Phuket) Predicted heights of water in metres above lowest low water

04:10 1.2 10:21 3.1

04:40 1.1 10:50 3.1

05:10 1.0 11:30 3.1

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16:00 1.2

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23:00 3.4

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24:00 3.4

01:30 3.1 07:50 1.3

02:10 3.0 08:20 1.4

02:40 2.8 09:00 1.5

14:40 2.8

15:30 2.7

16:40 2.7

20:40 1.7

21:30 1.8

22:50 1.9

09:00 2.8

03:40 1.2 09:00 3.0

04:20 1.0 10:40 3.2

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16:20 1.0

17:00 0.9

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PAUL POOLE 10 YEARS ON strong position as they could negotiate the price of sponsorship down and it made rights holders wake up to the fact that they needed to go the extra mile in delivering benefits to sponsors.

Paul Poole Paul Poole (PP), founder of ‘The Sponsorship Experts’, hit the scene 10 years ago to mixed reviews. He’s been accused of fostering the commercialisation of sporting events – an accusation that he’s proud to acknowledge is true. “That’s what we’re here for!” he says with his trademark knowing grin. Far from the early days (when many – particularly regatta organisers – viewed the man with deep, dark suspicion), PP is now firmly entwined in pretty much every significant sporting or lifestyle event in Thailand, from marathons and triathlons in Phuket, to football and motorsports in Buriram, to muay Thai and mixed martial arts in Bangkok, to boat shows and yacht races in Pattaya, to the recent 4th Asian Beach Games 2014. If there’s a whiff of sponsorship in the air, you can be sure PP will be in the middle of it. But who is PP…?

Where are you from and how long have you been living in Thailand? I’m from the UK and have been living here for exactly 10 years. Why did you decide to make your home, and base your business, in Thailand? Why Bangkok? I fell in love and followed my then (Thai) wife, who I met in London in 2000 while she was completing her PhD. I’m a city boy and Bangkok is one of the ‘coolest’ cities in the world, alongside London and New York. What was your last job before moving to Thailand? Client side, from 1988-2000 I held senior (through the line) marketing positions at Wrangler, Levi Strauss, Polo Ralph Lauren and Diesel. Agency side

What do you think is your most significant personality trait that has contributed to your success? TENACITY! What do you see as your three biggest successes to date? Working with leading brands from Jaguar Land Rover to Pepsi-Co; working with government bodies such as SAT, TAT, TCEB; launching the Football Studio with our European partner, Purple Tangerine.

10 YEARS ON from 2000-2002 I held Board Director positions at PR21 (Edelman) and Cohn & Wolfe (WPP), with a creative development brief for clients, including Orange, Coca Cola, Cadbury Trebor Bassett and Guinness UDV. Since 2002, I consult for a number of the world’s leading brands, agencies and cultural organisations, focusing on North America (New York-based), Europe (London-based) and South East Asia (Bangkok-based). I’m also a founding member of the ‘Culturepreneur® Network’, an initiative designed to improve the dialogue between the arts and business, which was acquired by London-based Cult.Brand in 2012. What influenced your decision to set up a sponsorship marketing business? On arriving in Thailand in 2005 I saw that experiential marketing was the tool of choice for most marketers across the region. But I was surprised to see that – although the majority of experiential marketing was being implemented alongside events that were 100% reliant on sponsorship – there wasn’t an agency focusing in this area. So we filled the gap, specialising in commercial sponsorship and partnership marketing.

We’ve packaged, sold and managed sponsorship and partnership opportunities for a wide range of rights holders and worked with many of the world's leading brands to source and engage the right sponsorships and partnerships. How big is your team? We have a core team of 10 sponsorship consultants and sales experts, all hand-picked. Tell us something about your own role in the business? As the lead sponsorship consultant / sales expert, I’m hands-on across the business, and close almost all deals personally. Describe your leadership style. Somewhere between Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven’s character in the television series ‘Entourage’) and Genghis Khan. What’s your target market? Do you face much competition? How do you reach out to your target? We focus on marketing to many different industries. We’re unique in Thailand so we have little or no local competition. We’re part of an independent international network of strategic alliances specialising in commercial sponsorship and partnership marketing and we’re a member of the Asian Sponsorship Association. We also subscribe to Asia Sponsorship News, the leading market intelligence service for the sponsorship industry in Asia, which provides us with unrivalled market intelligence, insight, reports, analysis and case studies.

Explain briefly what sponsorship marketing is, how it works – and why there’s a need for companies like yours. We act as a catalyst, bringing together rights holders and brands and maximising the relationship. For those taking a professional approach, sponsorship can help an organisation meet its marketing objectives. Managed correctly, sponsorship is one of the best ways to extend brand visibility and broaden awareness across a wide range of audiences, by a subtle and long-lasting reinforcement of the brand and its values.

Can you give us an overview of your ‘typical’ day at work? That’s easy…

The benefits of professionally-managed sponsorship include:

The rest of the time Emails/phone calls in the back of the car en route to/from meetings

• Driving awareness amongst primary and secondary audiences • Increasing sales • Supporting the brand, reinforcing its values and bolstering the company’s business • Building goodwill within the community • Creating customer loyalty • Increasing media exposure • Building long-term relationships • Developing business-to-business relationships • Enhancing employee relationships • Corporate social responsibility programmes – helping worthy causes • Delivering measurable results more efficiently than other marketing mix elements We work with businesses and brands that are: considering, justifying, re-appraising, seeking, negotiating, implementing, exploiting and/or measuring sponsorship...

What do you enjoy most about what you do? Sponsorship is like a marriage. We try our best to match the right brands with the right opportunities. I truly enjoy seeing it work for both because of our efforts.

08:00-09:00 Breakfast meetings 09:00-13:00 Meetings/telephone calls 13:00-14:00 Lunch meetings 14:00-18:00 Meetings/telephone calls 18:00-20:00 Networking, either at one of my favourite whisky and cigar clubs or at one of the numerous social events in Bangkok

What changes have you seen in the market in your business sector over the last 10 years? How have you responded to them? There have been many changes but the main one is probably the global recession from 2008. This put brands in a very

And what do you like least…? Clients who don’t pay! We’ve experienced this in the past, so now we have three rules: 1. Get paid in advance 2. Remember to get paid in advance 3. Never forget to remember to get paid in advance

Former PP client, Grenville Fordham says… “Paul and his team do more than look for sponsors. They advise on every aspect of sponsorship, they construct proposals, they identify targets, they sell the opportunities tenaciously, they coach the organiser and they battle to ensure the event delivers promised benefits. Under Paul’s guidance, you discover what it takes to keep sponsors happy – and as a bonus you'll learn to talk 'marketing-speak' like a professional.”

If you could change just one thing to make your business life easier, what would it be? Speak, read and write Thai. How do you see your business developing over the next five years? We intend to double in size through acquisition and our own growth. Are you involved in any CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives? Yes we sponsor activity focused on the future / next generation of the areas we work in; Phuket Youth Sailing Club is a typical example. We also offer any non-profit enterprises our products / service at cost. Knowing what you know now, and if you could turn the clock back, would you move to Thailand and set up a sponsorship marketing business here? As the song goes, “Regrets I’ve had a few, but then again too few to mention…”. In all seriousness, the only thing I’d change in a heartbeat is not letting the stress of moving to Thailand and starting a business here negatively impact my relationship with my then (Thai) wife. Paul Poole – Founder, Managing Director & Chairman Paul Poole (South East Asia) Company Limited paul@paulpoole.co.th www.paulpoole.co.th +66 2622 0605-7 +66 8 6563 3196

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MINT RESTAURANT 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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3-11:30pm. Closed Mondays. On Soi Sukee off Chaofa Rd East down to the Chalong lighthouse. A whopping 46-item menu of pizzas coveted by the establishment's devout patrons. There's something for everyone – in three sizes. There's also pastas, salads and desserts on the menu that also rank high in n value and taste . Reasonable prices and friendly service .

Tangkae Seafood

11am-10pm. Soi Parlai off Chaofa Rd East, towards the end. Not only is Tangkae Seafood located beside the beach on Chalong Bay, it's also a great place to enjoy some amazing seafood and Thai food . Enjoy some fresh oysters soft-shelled crab cooked in garlic and pepper, fish in lemon sauce , pad thai and crab fried rice from the many choices available from the menu. Bring friends and family.

The Beach Bar & Restaurant

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10am-10pm. Southwest side of Panwa Cape, 200m south of Panwa Beach Resort.

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Ingredients (For 4 people) Beef flank steak or sirloin steak Salt & black pepper for seasoning Extra virgin olive oil for grilling Idaho potatoes cut into wedges Cherry tomatoes cut into halves Minced and peeled garlic Spring onions cut in to 2 cm pcs . Shaved parmesan cheese Butter Chopped parsley Chopped Thai sweet basil Chopped fresh coriander Fresh lemon juice Fresh lemon cut into eight wedges for decoration Wild rocket salad Balsamico reduction

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• Wash the potatoes, cut into wedges, season with some salt and drizzle with olive. Place on a baking tray and roast slowly in the oven until golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside • Season the flank steak and grill on both sides to your liking and set aside to rest in a warm place for about 10 minutes • Melt butter in a frying pan; add garlic, chopped anchovy filet and cherry tomatoes. Season to taste (be aware that the anchovy filet is salty) • Make sure the heat is not to strong otherwise the butter will burn, add lemon juice for acidity and set aside. • Use a glass bowl or stainless steel bowl add the melted butter with the cherry tomatoes, and anchovy, add spring onions and fresh herbs • Slice the beef into ½ cm strips and add into the butter with half of the rocket salad and stir well • Choose your desired plates for presentation • Place the potato wedges freestyle then top the beef with anchovy butter equally on top • Top with the rest of the rocket leafs and the parmesan shavings and decorate with lemon wedges

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You can't get closer to the water! This one's right on the beach . Just 200 metres south of the resort, take the sloping track from the road down to the sea. This little restaurant and bar serves delicious Thai food , seafood and international favourites as well as cocktails. You can even sit at a table on the beach with the waves gently lapping around your feet.

The Family

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12-10pm, 6-10pm Wednesdays. Next to Tesco Lotus, south of Chalong Circle. A meal at The Family is a comforting and warm experience . Most people come for the homemade Mediterranean food and rave about the fallafel , shwarma, hummus and kebabs. Owner and Chef Ovidia is a friendly person who often comes out of the kitchen to mingle . The background music consists of tunes from Ovy's extensive Rock 'n Roll and Blues music collection . Psst, There's more entertainment in a trip to the toilet (yes, no joke!). Check it out!

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6am-2am. Under the 'tunnel' at Phuket Yacht Club Hotel along the coastal road on the north side of Nai Harn Bay. A back-to-basics magical spot, the restaurant at Ao Sane offers a quiet and relaxing spot to have lunch or to chill out with a cold beer after swimming or snorkeling in Nai Harn Bay. Tucked under some mature shady trees, this covered and uncovered outdoor dining spot serves a range of Thai and International food with views of the bays, islands and sailboats anchored in the bay. l include little bar or restaurant & we'l Tell us about your favourite fon@image-asia.com to: ils deta il Ema . th' Mou 'Word of

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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.

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

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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.

Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff www.capesienna.com, fb@capesienna.com

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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.

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

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

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EATING ON THE CHEAP IN PHUKET

Not far away at the Surin (clock tower) traffic roundabout, diagonally opposite the Metropole Hotel, stands the Mee Ton Poe restaurant – another Phuket Town old timer that is easily recognised as it’s the busiest restaurant in the area. Here, from early morning to mid-afternoon, savvy locals enjoy rice vermicelli with fiery curries, and delicious egg noodles with vegetables and meat in a sweet oyster sauce – all at very reasonable prices. 81 D6 Mee Ton Poe restaurant

Eating on the cheap in Phuket

The cheapest of cheapest eats For rock-bottom-priced food you simply cannot beat the local fresh markets operating all over the island on each day of the week. You can get a complete meal at a market: papaya salad at one stall; deep-fried or barbecued chicken at another; tasty banana pancakes at the next, as well as fresh exotic tropical seasonal fruit. Bag it all up and enjoy the whole lot on the beach or your hotel balcony with a few icecold brews – all at a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal.

Other places When it comes to getting a reasonably priced meal, resort destinations are notorious for overpricing. But the good news is that Phuket Island is large enough to absorb both tourists’ and locals’ culinary needs so it’s perfectly possible to get cheap nosh on the island without slumming – but you’ll have to go looking for it. For most Phuketians, westcoast restaurant prices are prohibitively high but, for visitors to the island, east-coast eateries are enticingly cheap compared to the prohibitively high costs of dining out back home.

Further to the west of town along Phang Nga Road and near to the famous On On hotel (featured in Hollywood’s The Beach) is The Cook, where the genial owner, an ex-resort chef, serves up healthy dishes – many for less than 100 baht. Again, frequented by lunchtime office workers but, unlike Kota Khao Man Gai and Mee Ton Poe, The Cook stays open for dinner and has English-language signage so it’s easy to recognise.

Patong The best cheap eats in west-coast Patong come in the form of food halls. Above Banzaan Market near Jungceylon, in Jungceylon itself, and on the top floor of Ocean department store on the Beach Road, you’ll find these bazaar-like affairs with food stalls hawking chicken, duck, noodles, and rice dishes at affordable prices. Scattered throughout Patong you’ll come across many mid-range restaurants, almost always with a picture menu outside with price listings so you’ll have no problem identifying which are the ones to go for. 75 D3 Banzaan Market

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On the east coast of the island, Phuket Town has lots and lots of cheap eateries, some of which have been around for many years. On Soi Surin Montri, just steps away from the Robinson department store is find Kota Khao Man Gai, a family-run restaurant that has been open since the 1960s. Here, three basic dishes are served up; the eponymous and delicious khao man gai – steamed chicken with rice; rice with crispy pork (moo krop), and red pork (moo daeng), as well as a combination of the three. Tremendously popular with the lunchtime crowd, the 50-baht dishes are served up with a small bowl of clear soup and a plate of garlic, coriander, spring onions and chilies along with complimentary Chinese tea or water. It’s best to go there just before or after lunch.

In Chalong, some 11km south of Phuket Town, next to the police station on Chao Fa East Road, a raft of food stalls open just before lunchtime and serve food until supplies run out, mostly past eight o’clock in the evening. You can choose from at least 15 curry and fish dishes here, all displayed in what look like baine maries but without a heating flame underneath (Thai dishes are equally delicious served piping hot or cold as long as the steamed rice is warm) and there’s great little phad thai outlet there, as well as papaya salad stalls. The fan-cooled seating arrangements are a little unconventional but fun, and of course takeaways are part and parcel of the this form of eatery. Island-wide you can get cheap eats similar to the Chalong setup where it’s entirely normal to indicate at (but not point with your finger) dishes you’d like to order without having to name them; even Thais do this.

Overall To cut a very long story short, the best advice for folks looking to find a cheap meal in Phuket Island is, ‘don’t be afraid to have a good look around.’ Read through the restaurant’s menu beforehand and don’t be afraid of street food as long as the makeshift setup is busy, even if it seems quirky; there’ss safety in numbers. You won’t however, find cheap eats in a hotel, so you’ll have to hoof it a little to discover the best places around it. But that’s half the fun in this friendly and welcoming ing country, isn’t it?

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THE ART OF COLORS

By Stefani Kumesan

Paul is a unique fashion designer who fuses rich colours into extravagant flowing fabrics in an original way that helps people stand out from the crowd. His creations are seen as heirlooms to be cherished, timeless in design and crafted by the only artisans today that can produce hand woven cottons, silks, and chiffon embroidery using techniques that have been passed down for generations. To put on one of these beautiful garments is to give yourself the best that life has to offer. Paul’s influence on fashion can be seen around the world. The new Paul Ropp collection brims with energetic colours that create a feeling of well being and happiness while complementing Thailand’s vibe. Paul’s influence on fashion is worldwide and there are now 18 Paul Ropp retail outlets throughout Thailand.

Here are some details from the new 2015/2016 collection:

The Athena Blouse The Athena Blouse is made of cotton voile applique. Available in four colour themes: earth, fire, forest, and water

The Aphrodite Dress The Aphrodite Dress is made of a cotton chanderi suit and printed rayon chiffon. Available in four colour themes: earth, fire, forest, and water

The Amethyst Dress The Amethyst Dress is made of feather-light cotton, embroidered with ruffle and hand beaded buttons. Available in white and black

The Apolline Jacket The Apolline Jacket is made of embroidered cotton, with a rayon linning and a big wrap button. Available in four colour themes: earth, fire, forest, and water

The Anthea Jacket The Anthea Jacket is made of embroidered silk, with a rayon lining and big wrap button

To see more of Paul Ropp New Collection 2015/2016, go to www.paulropp.com or for more info : shopmanager@paulropp.com Paul Ropp Shop (Phuket) Royal Phuket Marina 0 7636 0859 Surin Gallery 08 0538 1976

SPA & BEAUTY

Lemongrass House

Welcome to Hair Studio 9. Our experienced staff are committed to providing the most professional services. We are one of the most well known hair salons, bringing superior services and satifaction to all of our respective customers.

To visit this home of award-winning spa oils, creams, soaps and so many other exquisite products is a delight. The aromas are enchanting. At Lemongrass, you can enjoy a spa treatment to sample and choose from their huge range, then take home your choice to enjoy at your leisure. They even have a great range of kid’s spa products.

Our hair stylists have more than 10 years of experience and specialise in hair extension, cuts, style and colour for women, men and children.

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.

At Hair Studio9 we offer the very best colour available in the industry. Our approach reflects the latest in great looks, and fashion from around the world. Our colour lines are manufactured by experts in the field of professional brands: Paul Mitchell, Loreal, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Kudus.

Here's what we offer • Shampoo and blow drying / Hair cutting • Natural hair perm / Natural hair styling • Color : Highlighting, multi dimensional weaves and foils, colour correcting, permanent and semi-permanent tinting • Natural hair extention • Permanant tattoo • Deep conditioning treatment both hair and scalp • Permanent waving and relaxing • Hair cleansing support: Beautiful hair begins with clean hair and a clean scalp: Scalp therapy/Hair growth support. Our hair is the most fragile, yet it is treated the harshest. Protect your hair with our customised More Hair! Salon Hydro Therapy Treatments formulated to restore balance and vital elements to the hair and scalp for optimal hair growth. Our blends of powerful ingredients along with our de-chlorinated water infused with Vitamin C provide treatment plans to recover and nurture you, your hair and your scalp back to health. • Hair colour support: Natural & organic hair colour, which are gentler on the hair, are available. • We do ''Special Occasion Styles'' for weddings, black tie events and proms.

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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25 percent aloe vera, white orchid and cucumber extracts. And he’s developed a revitalizing mineral muscle soak made from Andaman Sea salt crystals, blended with white orchid and chamomile extracts, to help draw out impurities and soothe and revive tense muscles. “People are sensitive to different scents at different times of day. It’s a good idea to get a variety of essential oils and experiment with what smells and feels good to you,” he says. “Our aromatherapy massage and body oils can be either uplifting or calming to the spirit. They’re carefully balanced hand-blended oils created by adding pure essential oils to nourishing, vitamin E enriched, sweet almond and jojoba base oils. Lemongrass has won many awards, including Condé Nast Hot List 2007, and has been featured in several top magazines, including Time Magazine’s “Best of Asia”. According to Time, “If you want to smell like no one else, try mixing a selection from the more than 90 natural scents at Lemongrass House.” Lemongrass House is located in Cherngtalay and Surin Beach, where you can buy their full range of spa products at modest prices, making perfect gifts for friends and family who can enjoy the aromatic scents of Asia in the privacy of their homes – no matter where in the world they live.

“Our advantage is that we produce the freshest spa products and our stock is never kept longer than three months; using fresh spa products can be likened to eating fresh food rather than processed food.” Based on his years of experiences at some of the top spas in Southeast Asia, Bobby has developed a full line of healthy skin care products. For example, his hydrating face and body creams have

Banana Walk

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สาขาเชิงทะเล ใกลปมน้ำมัน ปตท. Daily 9am – 8pm สาขาสุรินทร ซอยอาวบางเทา ถัดจาก : +66 76 271233 โรงแรมสุรินทรเบยอินน 10/2 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83100 31 34 D4 F1 www.lemongrasshouse.com To Laguna Hotels

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Daily 11am – 10pm : +66 76 600108 Jungceylon 2nd Floor, Bangla Mall, Banana Walk Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 ejshin2000@hanmail.net www.phukethairstudio9.com

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• Welcoming interior designs, high-quality and innovative materials and accent lighting

• Imaginative standard and deluxe furniture packages as options • Reception lobby • Unit sizes range from 120sqm to 48sqm depending on the number of bedrooms

The Privileges • All unit owners receive a privilege card, lending them priority

Finance and freehold available Luxurious, centrally located condominium project For lifestyle or investment, Royal Phuket Marina covers all the angles. Buying a property in La Reserve combines elegant and roomy apartment living with a prestigious lifestyle based around the fabulous marina facilities. As well as boats, this includes our famous health and fitness club, a range of dining, drinking and shopping facilities around the marina, and from time to time musical and other special events, right on your doorstep. Also on your doorstep is magical Phang Nga Bay, home to James Bond Island and hundreds of other islands just a short boat ride away, offering experiences ranging from deserted sandy swimming beaches, to four-, five- and six-star tropical resorts and many water sports activities. La Reserve is our Phase Three development, building on our award-winning successes with the Marina Condominium and Aquaminium developments. Centrally located with easy access to all of Phuket’s main facilities and attractions, our residences are popular with buyers who value convenience as well excellent facilities and a unique lifestyle.

About the La Reserve Property • Private sky pool, BBQ area and sundeck for each building, with only 20 units per building

access and unlimited opportunity discounts at the marina facilities, boat tours and some external restaurants including the acclaimed nearby tropical island resort The Village Coconut Island, including their renowned Spa village facilities. • Free one-year membership to RPM Health Club, the finest Club on Phuket. • Access to our rental pool to earn rental income when not using the unit.

Projects amenities Royal Phuket Marina occupies a private site of 60 acres (240,000sqm), offering a protected and secure environment in which to enjoy your property and your privileged lifestyle. It offers a comfortable and controlled environment, with space to wander around in, play tennis, do yoga or enjoy a dance class at RPM Health Club or simply drink early morning coffee on the boardwalk with friends. A convenient on-site taxi service, ATM machines, a marina office, offices of tour operators and of yacht brokers complete the livability factor for this beautiful development. It is ideal for all ages and particularly suitable as a residence for those who need close proximity to the best international schools and hospitals, major shopping malls such as Central Festival and Phuket International Airport. Pre-sale incentives available. Contact us for more details.

• Penthouse level offers the largest units • All units feature outdoor usable space, either balcony or garden. • Units available include: Three-bedrooms units (a pre-construction option to combine units contact developer for more information) / Two-bedroom units (all corner units for dual aspect and brightness) / One-bedroom units (a limited number available) • Creative layouts give a feeling of extra space

Contacts: Royal Phuket Marina 68 Moo 2, Thepkasattri Rd, Kohkaew,Muang, Phuket, 83200, Thailand : +66 76 360811, : +66 76 360815 www.royalphuketmarina.com 47 C1

Waterfront Living at its Finest

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Saturdays Condo

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.

CONCEPT: “A simple change makes all the difference”. Exceptionally large, spacious and airy condos with specially designed dens and hobby corners for weekend interests and activities. Cycling, surfing, photography, painting, gardening and eating in or out are all part of easily accessible lifestyles at Saturdays.

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.

SERENE LOCATION: Situated in Saiyuan, near Nai Harn Beach on the southern-most tip of Phuket, Saturdays is an oasis of spacious one- and two-bedroom condos with special features for a diverse range of weekend indulgences. The quiet roads and green hills are an idyllic backdrop for all manner of weekend pursuits.

SPACE: Saturdays condo units come in five distinct designs:

Live: Single bedroom, 57 sqm of living space, and large private naturally lit bathroom offers leisurely living for one or two with private hobby space.

Love: 80 sqm of living space dedicated to creating quality family time plus a master bedroom with an intimate en-suite bathtub.

Learn: 84 sqm two-bedroom, two-bathroom arrangement with a secret sunlight-filled study space and large private balconies with each bedroom. Let: 88 sqm living space easily divided for double occupancy with independent access to the master bedroom and spare bedroom, creating a separate living space.

Lux: Luxurious 95 sqm corner units with an unprecedented spacious open-plan living space and two bedrooms, both opening onto a fulllength balcony.

SPECIFICATION: Saturdays' one- and two-bedroom condos offer poolside access on the ground floor and three-metre wide balconies on the three upper floors, with three-metre high ceilings that allow natural sunlight to pour into every room and make every day feel like Saturday. CLASSIFICATION (PRICE RANGE): 1-2 bedroom size 57-98 sqm. Start from 78,000 baht/sqm

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: Construction is planned to take 24 months, starting this October with completion by October 2016. ABOUT THE DEVELOPER: The Attitude Club, a bespoke brand of Phuket property professionals with a vision: a little holiday that makes a BIG difference. The Attitude Club operates eight different brands under its umbrella, which also includes the hospitality management by Two Villas Holiday, interior décor by Number Twelve; stylistic hospitality at Foto Hotel; Wings, Peranakan-style villas; architecture and construction management by Roof Design & Management; urban hostel Blu Monkey; property management by Lemon Rabbit and the latest villa-style condos, Saturdays, the extended phase from Saiyuan Estate, organic passion villas.

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.

LEGAL PACKAGE: Freehold For more information The Attitude Club Co., Ltd. 100/1000 Moo 5 Rassada Muang Phuket, 83000 : +66 81 968 3760 Sales1@theattitudeclub.com www.theattitudeclub.com/saturdayscondo www.facebook.com/saturdayscondo

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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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Luxury Condominium I Kata I Phuket

Living with vision…

The Lake House Phuket

Where Lifes tyle Meets N ature

The Lake House Phuket Tucked away in a quiet, idyllic residential area surrounded by nature, you will find the beautiful Lake House development. Located in the western part of Phuket Island, near the region’s renowned Laguna Phuket resort complex and the white sandy beaches of Bangtao and Layan, Lake House is situated close enough to enjoy the amenities and facilities this area has to offer, while still offering a retreat from mainstream tourism on Phuket’s west coast. Living Lakeside: 3-4 bedroom pool villas Our beautifully designed oriental-style pool villas are built to the highest European specifications standards and combine classical and contemporary Thai-style design with solid features throughout. With innovative use of light and space, designs effortlessly blend traditional and tropical styles, creating a truly unique home. The Lake House villas focus on spacious, open-plan living space complemented by an integrated indoor and outdoor area. The natural living experience is further enhanced by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors, allowing the comfort of design with the splendour of nature. The Lake House offers nine affordable, luxury pool villas with plot size varying from 420 to 720sqm and caters for budgets starting from 12 million Baht. Single-storey homes are ready to move in, with only two units left. Two-storey, four-bedroom and fully furnished homes will be ready in January 2015.

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.

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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.

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.

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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. 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

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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Location: Situated in prestigious Layan, Layan Loft soars above the Laguna landscape and enjoys magnificent views of the lagoons and Laguna golf course from its studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and penthouses. Launched in 2014 and scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2017, Layan Loft is set to revolutionize the Phuket condominium market with its resort-style apartments offered at affordable prices.

Rental Pool Program: In our rental pool, the owners share all of the rental income. This pan protects each owner because if their unit is not rented for any reason, they get a share of the rent of all the other units. While they will not receive as much rent, it is better than zero income from a vacancy. The management company and owners have no maintenance costs and marketing fees to sustain. Our rental pool allows owners to use their units two months a year in the low and high season and whenever the property is available.

Price Range: From 1.79 million THB (43k EUR). Space: Situated on three rai of land, individual units range up to 4th Edition (2013)

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81.6sqm with a possibility of combining two units to create even more living space.

Specification: Layan Loft will offer exclusive services and facilities

About the Developer: Italian development company with a sixyear history on the island. One of their earliest developments-Villa Suksan in the Rawai-Nai Harn area-has not only gained a trustworthy reputation thanks to its contemporary design and high-quality materials, but is also still bringing in high rental returns to the owners.

including a restaurant with several gastronomic options, a fully equipped fitness centre, spa, an outdoor swimming pool and a children’s pool. an IMAGE asia publication

Additional facilities at Layan Loft will include high-speed internet access in all rooms, a swimming pool area and lobby, and a shuttle service to Layan Beach and Layan Village.

Management: Jones Lang Lasalle-voted best commercial agent and best management company in Thailand 2011, 2012, and 2013 – was appointed as the property management company for Layan Loft.

Contacts Layan Loft Sales Office 20/84 Moo 4 Viset Rd., Soi King Suksan 4 Rawai Sub District, Muang District Phuket 83130 Thailand : +66 83 388 9339, +66 86 004 3008 sales@villasuksan.com www.layanloft.com

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88 Land & Houses Koh Kaew Phuket PROPERTY CHOICE

PROPERTY CHOICE

Anchan Villas

Location: The Anchan Villas are located just five minutes away

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 305500 : +66 76 362602 info@anchanvillas.com www.anchanvillas.com

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

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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

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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.

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

Concept: Coco Kamala and Coco Chalong are the latest luxurious

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on being able to provide valuable after-sales services and, to this end, we have created a range of services to help you manage and protect your investment. We offer a more maintenance-orientated service, Villa Management, designed to keep your vacation home in optimum condition for you and your guests. We also offer a rental programme in two categories: holiday rentals or long-term rentals, to maximize the financial return on your investment.

These exclusive, low-density private tropical estates – consisting of just 20 pool villas in Kamala and 80 pool villas in Chalong – are constructed in a contemporary tropical style, with accents and hints of the local culture woven into the architectural details. We call this “natural opulence”; a feeling derived from the high ceilings and full length doors creating natural light and ventilation, constructed to a practical design, whilst retaining key aesthetic form – and all within a short distance of stunning tropical beaches.

Price Range: Prices start from 5.9 million baht to 18 million baht. About the Developer: Our development company Con-F is managed and operated by some of the most experienced architects, engineers and construction teams in the region. We are able to ensure the highest quality, flexibility and tight cost control because our dynamic and innovative group provides the majority of technical services in-house. To date we have an extensive portfolio of over 30 completed projects spanning the last 10 years.

Location: Coco Kamala is on the cosmopolitan and exclusive west coast of Phuket, just 30 minutes from Phuket International airport. Kamala offers a central location with easy access to beaches, shopping, golf and water sports. The exclusive west coast beaches are minutes away and the Party City of Patong is just 15 minutes drive south along the coast. Coco Chalong is located a short distance from scenic Chalong bay, famed for its yachting and seafood restaurants and the gateway to stunning Phang Na Bay. It is within easy reach of Phuket town and a short distance from the famous Prom Thep Cape and swimming beach at Nai Harn. COCO KAMALA

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NAIHARN: Situated just 1,000m from Naiharn Beach. Thai inspired private residence in Resort style. A very spacious 12 rooms in four building on 1,700 sqm land in this perfectly tranquil estate offer majestic views in ThaiStyle with its tropical mature garden.

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LAYAN: Luxury west coast sea view penthouse, 4 beds, 4 baths, 256sqm internal area, huge balconies, and roof top with jacuzzi and bar give total area of 530sqm, excellent communal facilities.

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CHALONG: 3/4 beds, 4 baths, 240m2 internal area, 403sqm of land, exclusive private estate, property backs onto lake, tropical gardens, fully furnished, excellent condition.

BANGTAO: True luxury in terms of space and oversized rooms, all units have a private plunge pool and range in size from 288sqm to 564sqm. Open concept plan homes creating the best of indoor/outdoor tropical living.

KALIM: Located in a beautiful estate. This fantastic 3+1 bedroom villa offers 398 sqm of luxury with stunning views over the Andaman Sea. Private plunge pool situated on the top floor to allow the best views possible!

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Phuket Botanic Garden should be on a list of attractions to visit while in Phuket! The site is in the Chalong area not far from Chalong Temple. The garden features an amazing horticultural display split into 30 zones, each containing different species. The site contains a butterfly garden in addition to various other gardens: Herb Garden, Orchards, Sufficient Garden, Orchid Garden, Fern Garden, Cactus Garden, Rainforest, Japanese Garden, English Garden, Bali Garden, Water Lily Garden and a Palm Garden. The Phuket Botanic Garden also serves as a research centre for many rare plant species. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy these immaculately kept tropical gardens.

Phuket has plenty of choices when it comes to places to see and things to do or to try. We hope the suggestions here will enhance your holiday experience and perhaps persuade you to return in the future.

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If you are here with your family, horse riding is a relaxing and romantic way for you all to explore Phuket's natural scenery. In contrast, a brisk canter along the beach is most invigorating.

A hundred years ago, Phuket City had a prosperous economy based on tin mining, and even back then was an international centre with a large expatriate community of Chinese and Europeans.

There are two clubs on the island: Phuket International Horse Club, easily spotted at the entrance to Laguna Resort, is open seven days a week from 8am until 6pm. Phuket Riding Club is located in the southern part of the island on the road to Rawai Beach, and offers riding tuition for all levels of ability including children. The Club is open daily from 7am until 6.30pm.

They built beautiful homes in the style called Sino-Portuguese – terraced townhouses with narrow frontages and accommodations which stretch back from the road. The interiors often include walled gardens and fountains, and are beautifully furnished with antiques and Chinese inspired decorations. Rommanee Road is a fine example which has been fully restored. Visit Talang Road, Yaowarat Road and Dibuk Road. Nowadays, these streets in the Chinese quarter have transformed themselves into busy thoroughfares featuring antique shops, speciality restaurants and more. 81 B4

The oldest Chinese school in Phuket, Thai Hua School was built in 1911 and has now become the Thai Hua Museum, serving as a community and exhibition centre for baba arts and culture. The museum is a two-storey building with the upper level balconied internally to look down on the ground floor. Many of the exhibits and artifacts relate to the art and culture of China. Some of the old schoolrooms still remain as they were in the past with old school desks and photographs of former students. The Phuket Thai Hua Museum is on Krabi Road. It’s open on Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 8pm. Entrance is free. It's certainly worth a visit.

The Provincial Hall, the Phuket Courthouse and the town branch of the Siam City Bank are further examples of architecture from the past. All well worth a visit. 81 C5 Talang Rd. 81 C4 Rommanee Rd., Yaowarat Rd. and Dibuk Rd.

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ith the recent news in the Bangkok Post (and other national media platforms) that the Thai government is largely considering a change to the provisions in the Foreign Business Act (FBA) in relation to the definition of a ‘foreign’ Thai limited company, one begins to wonder whether the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) will attract more interest from foreign investors looking to do business in Thailand in 2015 and beyond.

Make no mistake, the BOI and its investment incentive programmes have, in the past, been one method for foreign companies and foreign investors to obtain control over their business affairs in Thailand. However, if the FBA is amended, the BOI may attract more interest than it has in the past, even for much smaller businesses which have in many cases, up to now, relied on the existing rules (under the FBA) on foreign control over Thai limited companies, often viewing the BOI in many cases as more difficult and impractical to seriously consider as a realistic option. For those that are not familiar with the proposed changes to the FBA, it has been recently publicised that the Thai government is strongly considering changing provisions of the FBA that would affect the definition of a foreign owned or controlled Thai limited company, requiring a foreign business license to operate in Thailand. Essentially, the proposal is to change what is considered by some in various professional circles to be a ‘loophole’ in the current law. Currently the FBA primarily restricts the ‘shareholding’ element of a Thai company only. That is to say, the famous (and current) 51/49 rule that most professionals and foreign investors in Thailand are keenly aware of. Under the proposed amended rules, the FBA would extend restrictions to include ‘foreign controlled’ Thai companies, meaning companies even with 51% Thai majority shareholding

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Whether existing Thai companies with ‘foreign control’ that do comply with the existing FBA would be ‘grandfathered in’ to the new amendments is yet to be seen, but we have heard ‘rumours’ that this may be the case, or that the government may alternatively provide a transition period to comply. In any event, it is yet to be seen what the actual final bill will look like, and what exact provisions it will contain. But it does seem likely that a final bill will be put forth in the very near future. Existing and future planned businesses will therefore likely need to be reviewed for corporate structure compliance under any amended FBA.

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Increased BOI interest in the wake of the new FBA? In light of the proposed changes to the FBA, it is possible the BOI will see increased attraction to foreign investors, even amongst smaller businesses that are eligible for investment ‘promotion.’ Recently, the newly appointed members of the BOI, chaired by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced its so-called ‘Seven Year Investment Strategy’ for SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises). As stated in the BOI press release dated 25th November 2014, the “vision” of the ‘Seven Year Investment Strategy’ is “To promote inbound value-added investments and Thai investments overseas to enhance the country’s competitiveness and overcome the so-called middle-income gap. The new investment promotion policy will give priority to investments that are beneficial to and supportive of the country’s overall development strategy.”

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The ‘vision’ and the emphasis on ‘SMEs’ in the press release seem to at least imply a strong welcoming to small businesses to apply for a BOI ‘license.’ However, as with the proposed changes to the FBA, it is not yet known for certain which types of businesses would be targeted by the BOI for promotion, although the BOI press release goes on to vaguely state businesses that could be promoted, including – "high tech and creative industries, service industries that support the development of a digital economy and industries that utilise local resources.’" The reality is that BOI benefits could potentially supplant the proposed changes to the FBA if implemented properly, and ease of access to the foreign investment community is also made a priority of the Board. Obtaining a BOI license may permit a large category of exceptions to the FBA – including permission for 100% foreign controlled and/or owned companies, reduced work permit requirements, and other benefits permitting foreign control over Thai limited companies. That said, foreign investors will need to monitor the final FBA bill, if it indeed becomes law, and ultimately the promoted categories of businesses under the announced BOI policies to assess whether existing businesses should be restructured to comply with new laws and policies, and furthermore how planned businesses should structure their corporate affairs, whether under the amended FBA provisions or consider more carefully the BOI as a realistic option.

By Robert Krupica, Senior Partner, Hughes Krupica International Legal Services. Hughes Krupica is a law firm which specialises in Real Estate; Construction; Hospitality; Corporate; Dispute Resolution; and Litigation, operating in Bangkok and Phuket, servicing clients in relation to their business activities in Thailand and in other regions of Asia. www.hugheskrupica.com

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"We are the world champions in outsourcing!" Our 534,200 employees have been voted world best outsourcing provider by IAOP.

What we do Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Access Control System Central Monitoring Service Fire suppression System System Integration Metal Detection Devices Visitor Management Systems Intruder Alarm / Auto Parking System

The need for integration. The key systems of security are intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance. If each of these systems is installed separately, administration and training can burden a company or property owner. Intrusion alarms occur on one system, access badges are administered in a stand-alone database, and intelligent digital video technology runs on dedicated computer equipment. Each system requires service, maintenance, administration, and training. ISS single system enables greater flexibility to add security components that can be easily integrated into the overall system, keeping the cost of capital expenditure low, and requiring little additional training.

ISS Facility Services Co., Ltd 96/53-54 Moo 1, Phra Phuket Kaew Road, Tambol Kathu, Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83120 Thailand. : +66 81 958 6879 (Eng& Thai) : +66 89 489 3542 (Eng & Thai) scott.d@th.issworld.com anna.p@th.issworld.com www.th.issworld.com 68 E2

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