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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.

Open from 9am-4.30pm. Closed on Wednesday. The entry fee for non-locals is 500 baht for adults and 300 baht for kids. 102 G3 Phuket Botanic Garden.

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

WHAT'S ON

Cultural street event • July 2015 (date to be announced) @ Kathu Kathu Festival 2015. The Kathu Cultural Street event sees activities and performances showcasing the cultural heritage of one of Phuket's oldest and most vibrant communities. The Festival features a light and sound show, shop booths and exhibitions, handicrafts and local food.

Summer Camp • 6-10 July 2015 @ Phuket International Academy, Thalang Rock 'N’ Roll Summer Camp 2015. The Phuket Academy of Performing Arts presents a five-day session of music mega-fun. Camps feature live performances, photo shoots, video shoots, T-shirt making, and posters and banners. Campers will receive two free T-shirts. www.facebook.com/PhuketAcademyOfPerformingArts

13 July-14 August 2015 @ Phuket International Kindergarden & School Multi-activities Program. Phuket Soccer Schools is hosting a multiactivities-program for kids during the summer school break at Phuket International Kindergarden and School. Kids can have a lot of fun and can learn sporting skills in activities such as tag games, soccer, T-Ball, handball, dodgeball, assault course and more. www.phuketsoccerschools.com Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek

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Activities Program •

Soccer • Surfing • 6 September 2015 @ Kata Beach Rip Curl GromSearch 2015 Champion. Young surfers from all over Southeast Asia compete for the prestigious title of Rip Curl GromSearch 2015. www.asia.ripcurl.com

Cultural festival • 15-23 October 2015 @ Phuket Shrines Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2015. During this time, local people wearing white strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian or vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making, eating only meat-free dishes with the intention to purify bodies and minds, and to enlighten the spirit.

21-29 November 2015 @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC) The CLA Andaman and Phuket International Soccer Sevens 2015 will see more than 90 teams from 20 different countries playing at the world class sports and leisure facility, Thanyapura. The 10th CLA Andaman International Soccer Sevens will be held November 21-22 and the 13th CLA Phuket International Soccer 7s from November 28-29. www.thai7s.com

Triathlon 2015 • 22 November 2015 @ Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay Laguna Phuket Triathlon. Southeast Asia’s premier multi-sport event, the Laguna Phuket Triathlon takes place on Sunday 22 November. This internationally renowned event is known as the ‘Race of Legends’ and has completely sold out in the last four years. The 22nd running expects a field of over 900 athletes taking part, which comprises a gruelling 1.8k swim, 55k cycle and 12k run. www.challengelagunaphuket.com

Festivals • 25 November 2015 @ Around Phuket Loy Krathong 2015. One of the most popular festivals in Thailand, celebrated on the full moon night of the 12th month in the lunar calendar. The concept of Loy Krathong is to worship the Goddess of Water and to float away ones troubles and bad luck.

Regatta • 15-19 July 2015 @ Cape Panwa Hotel, Cape panwa Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. Four days of racing, five nights of parties: This is the first event in the annual Asian Yachting Grand Prix and comprises four days of professionally run, internationalstandard yacht racing off Phuket's southeast coast during the windy southwest monsoon season. www.phuketraceweek.com

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Regatta • 9-12 July 2015 @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC), Chalong The 9th Multihull Solutions Regatta featuring performance multihulls, Corsairs and Firefly 850 One Designs as well as cruising multihulls. Catamarans and Trimarans – they’ll all grace the waters of Chalong Bay during this three-day event. The host venue is Ao Chalong Yacht Club. www.acyc.asia

23-26 July 2015 2015 @ Royal Phuket City Hotel, Phuket City The 14th Architect & Engineering Exhibition featuring construction materials and tools, new lightweight structural materials for floors and roofing, nano technology applications, kitchen applications and home decor, light and sound systems for conventions, nightclubs and entertainment venues. www.pic-phuket.com

Regatta • Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2015

Expo •

4-12 December 2015 @ Kata Beach Resort, Kata Beach

23-25 October 2015 @ Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew Asia Pacific Cigar, Whisky & Lifestyle Expo. The largest range of cigars and whisky in Asia at this three-day event held at Royal Phuket Marina, featuring leading manufacturers and suppliers of cigars, whisky and other luxury lifestyle consumables. Also featuring catering, restaurants, whisky distilleries, coffee culture, spirits, premium beers and various luxury accessories. www.apcwl.com

Regatta • Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2015 16-18 December 2015 @ Kata Rocks, Kata Beach

Expo • PIMEX Phuket International Boatshow 7-10 January 2016 @ Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew

Regatta • The Bay Regatta 2016 17-21 February 2016 @ Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi

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All the latest movies are on offer on the island SFX Coliseum Cinema 3rd. floor, Central Festival, Phuket City +66 76 209000

Entertainment July Choices

Regular Events

DJ station by the beach @ XANA Beach Club, Cherngtalay. With Resident DJ Wii and Zii's alluring sets by the beach!

Ao Chalong Yacht Club. Club races on 5 July. Non-members welcome. www.acyc.asia. For youth sail training contact school@acyc.asia.

Jazzy live @ The Route CafĂŠ & Music Bar, Phuket City. Live music every weekend: pop, soft rock, jazz, all cool styles of music are played here, and any musician is welcome to jam later on at night. DJ & live music @ Kor Tor Mor Pub & Restaurant, Phuket City. A great spot to experience the local nightlife scene. Live Thai music and the DJ plays international hits.

SFX Coliseum Cinema Jungceylon Shopping Destination, Patong Beach +66 76 600555

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

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Blues music @ Rocking Angels, Phuket City. The place to go if you're a music lover. Relaxed and laid back - join in and jam with the band from 9.00pm. Closed Mondays. Live music @ Tai Pan, Patong. Classic Rock through to the latest dance hits every night through to 11.45pm with international singers.

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Live music @ Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Patong. Live music starts at 9.30pm delivered by The Chosen Live band. From Monday to Saturday. * Some of movie may not available please check with online version

Jazz jam @ Music Matters Jazz Bar, Phuket City. A place for Jazz, Salsa, Caribbean, African, South American or any other exotic great music. Live jazz jam sessions are on every Wednesday and Saturday night. Live band @ The Drunken Leprechaun. A place for good food and entertainment including live music & leprechauns. Phuket's newest Irish pub in Patong next to the DusitD2 Phuket resort. Bangkok's favourite music pub, Saxophone, reopens in Phuket â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this time in the heart of Phuket City. Live jazz and blues every night.

Phuket International Women's Club. All sorts of meetings. All welcome. +66 76 316711 info@phuketiwc.com www.phuketiwc.com

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The International Business Association of Phuket. Meets 2nd Friday every month. secretary@ibap-phuket.org www.ibap-phuket.org Lions Club of Patong Beach. Dinner meeting 2nd Tuesday every month. +66 81 374 2088 www.lions-club-patong.org Grumpy Old Men's Society. Local gentleman gather every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. vguytonbeck@gmail.com. Outrigger Hotels / Twenty Cricket League. @ ACG Cricket Ground. Matches every Sunday 9am. Touch rugby Wednesday evenings. www.phuketcricketgroup.com / www.acgphuket.com. Phuket Hash House Harriers. Every Saturday regular hash PLUS Tinmen Hash (men only) @ 1st Wednesday e/month. Iron Pussy Hash (women only) @ 2nd Wednesday e/month. Pooying Hash (for families) @ middle Sunday e/month. Kamala Koma Hash (mixed adults) @ Last Tuesday e/month. www.phuket-hhh.com Rotary Club of Patong Beach. Monthly dinner out & family day: first Tuesday every month. Weekly meetings on remaining Tuesdays. www.rotarypatong.org. Skal International Phuket & South Thailand. Monthly dinner meetings, usually with a presentation by a notable speaker or member of the business community. www.skalphuket.org Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

*Valid until 30th. October 2015

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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. • Outboard engines, life rafts, self inflating life jackets, hand flares, parachute ute flares. • Stainless steel work (316), Argon Welding and perfect polishing.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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2.6

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

AUGUST SUNDAY

tables 2015

NOON

MIDNIGHT

NIGHT

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.2

2.8

3.3

3.5

3.4

3.0

2.3

1.6

1.0

0.7

1.0

1.6

2.3

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.9

0.8

1.1

1.7

2.3

3.0

3.4

3.5

3.3

2.8

2.1

1.4

0.8

0.6

0.7

1.2

1.8

2.5

3.0

3.2

2.8

2.3

1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.2

1.9

2.5

3.1

3.5

3.1

2.6

1.9

1.2

0.7

0.6

0.9

1.4

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.6

1.1

0.8

1.1

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.7

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.3

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

2.9

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.1

1.6

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.0

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.1

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.1

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.2

1.0

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

2.8

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.6

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.4

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.4

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.6

1.0

0.7

1.1

1.7

2.3

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.8

0.7

1.0

1.6

2.3

3.0

3.4

3.5

3.3

2.8

2.1

1.3

0.8

0.5

0.7

1.2

1.9

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.6

1.0

0.7

1.1

1.8

2.5

3.1

3.5

3.2

2.6

1.8

1.1

0.6

0.5

0.8

1.4

2.1

2.8

3.3

Regatta

Niña’s crew picking up the Malaysian Multihull Challenge Cup from former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr Mahatir Mohamad and Princess Soraya Dakhlah

Bob Mott collecting the Tunku Abdullah Sportsmanship Award

The colours that helped Niña win the sportsmanship award

Niña racing upwind

Invisible yacht wins Langkawi Regatta trophy We won! That is we won six out of our 10 races. We won the regatta series trophy. And we won the ‘Malaysian Multihull Challenge’ Cup. Oh… and we also won the coveted ‘Tunku Abdullah Sportsmanship Award’, voted by participants for competitiveness, fair racing and comradeship on and off the water (although in our case more likely because of our ‘clown’ makeup…). Not a bad haul, really.

And we did all of it while invisible – or at least, invisible to the Royal Langkawi International Regatta’s (RLIR) official photographer, who took thousands of photos but (on most days) none of the leading multihull, Niña. Multihull racers are accustomed to the invisible nature of their chosen yacht style when it comes to racing. The glamour boys and girls in those big, can’t-stay-upright, racing yachts get all the glory – and the photo gallery haul.

Multihullers, however, take comfort in the fact that, unlike their monohull counterparts, the dry martinis don’t need lashing down when there’s a bit of breeze. Of course there are always exceptions and, had the recalcitrant photographer been around, he’d have got some prize-winning shots of Niña’s unseemly acrobatics (bum high in the sky) in a particularly strong gust on the home run from the Round-theIsland-Race. But, of course, we were still invisible...

Joking aside, RLIR takes the prize as our favourite regatta; we can live without the snapshots. We compete each year in four regattas: RLIR (January), Bay Regatta (February/March), Phuket’s Multihull Regatta (July) and Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek (CPHPRW) (July). After a few entries, we ditched Phuket’s biggest regatta, King’s Cup, as too tedious, too expensive and remarkably downmarket onshore. Let’s run through what makes or breaks the rest…

Action on Niña’s foredeck

Malaysia’s marine police provide the start boat

Peter Ahern’s Oi!, looking like the winner she is

Too windy for some – unfortunate sportsboat with broken mast

Our competition – Galeforce and 2Fast4You

Regatta

Regatta Bristol Channel Cutter Evelyn – last year’s Ocean Rover winner but merely third this year

But what really makes the difference for Phuket-based boats is that it’s not here! How many of us have a yacht in Phuket, but rarely find time to take it out of Phuket waters? I see a lot of hands raised… RLIR provides the perfect excuse, following hard on the heels of the over-indulgence of the festive season, to get on board and get away – cruising down and back through some of the most beautiful and peaceful islands in the area. The regatta is five days of sailing, but the journey down and back can be as long as you want (if you’re retired) or as long as you can get away (for those of us still earning the bucks).

This year we stretched a five-day regatta to 10 days; next year, we’ve promised ourselves that we’ll turn it into a two-week adventure. For stopover options, check out www.southeastasiapilot.com. This magnificent regional cruising guide is available in print or e-book versions. Next year’s dates are 11-16 January 2016. www.langkawiregatta.com for more info.

Racing Class winner, Peter Ahern, besieged by the media. (Niña’s crew were in the bar discussing tactics)

Phuket’s Multihull Regatta is the one where the photographers have no choice but to shoot multihulls and has great racing in usually good breezes. Ashore, to say it’s laid back would be an understatement; let’s call it the ‘no-party regatta’ in a region where regatta parties are traditionally part of the ‘deal’. Nothing wrong with the event, which sets out to be ‘low key‘, a fact reflected in the cost of entry.

On the water, RLIR offers three completely different options for racing: in the harbour, offshore and around the islands. Clever race management makes the most of all three to provide five days of incredibly varied courses. Onshore, regatta management is getting to grips with its parties, too, and the standards (including a reserved-seat system for the final night) are improving every year.

All the winners together – some heavy trophies on display!

KOH LANTA TO TARUTAO Koh Phi Phi Don

Trang

Koh Phi Phi Le Koh Bida Hin Bida

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek is an outstanding event with great racing and a standard of party catering (food and drink) that leaves all the others standing. It is, however, something of a two-dimensional event – same race area every day and same party venue every night.

Bay Regatta, the cruisers’ live-aboard event, races through great scenery in Phang Nga Bay but often struggles for wind and, to be frank, the parties do leave a lot to be desired. It has also become, in 2015, the most expensive regatta on ‘our’ circuit.

Pakmeng

Koh Lanta Koh Ha Yai

Koh Ngai

So what makes RLIR different? What puts this one head and shoulders above the rest? First it’s run out of a marina with free berthing for participants. That alone is hard to beat, while part of the benefit is a REAL yacht club bar for post-race refreshment.

And the winners were...

Kantrang

Koh Muk Koh Kradan Koh Talibon

Racing: Peter Ahern (AUS), Oi!, 5th RLIR victory. Clean sweep, 9 points clear of second placed Utarid (MAS).

Had Yao

IRC1: Bill Bremner's (SIN), Foxy Lady VI. 13 points clear of Mick Tilden’s (HKG) Fujin.

Koh Rok Koh Liang

Koh Khao Yai Koh Sukon

Hin Daeng

Koh Phetra

7°N

Sports Boat: Kevin Yong’s(SIN) RSYC Setia West. 9 points clear of fellow Singaporean Collin Lim Han Yang on SMU.

Koh Bulon Koh Bulan

A couple of those ‘sexy’ monohulls that tend to hog the photographer’s time Koh Tarutao The Butangs

IRC2: Vincent Chan’s (MAS) Mata Hari. 10 points ahead of Stuart Williamson’s (MAS) Old Mutual International EOW.

Multihull: Grenville Fordham (UK) and Bob Mott’s (AUS) Phuket-based Andaman Cabriolet Niña. 4 points ahead of another Phuket boat, Kirill Stashevskly’s Galeforce. Club: Phil Auger & Astrid Graham’s (NZL) Sophia. 4 points ahead of Gavin Welman’s (GBR) Rascal. Ocean Rover: Wulf Henning Lenz’s (MAS) My Toy. 4 points clear of John Ormiston’s (GBR) Invictas Reward. Ocean Rover (B): AdaleHakin, A lunker’s (MAS) Chantique. Only 1 point ahead of Ramasemy Menon’s (MAS) VG Offshore.

Pakbara

THAILAND

Satun

Koh Tanga 99°E 99 E 0

MALAYSIA

Langkawi

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Lunchtime anchorage at Koh Liang on the way home

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After lunch, go through the passage between Koh Liang Nua and Koh Liang Tai

Andaman Cabriolet Niña under spinnaker in one of the coastal races

Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (4th Edition)

Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (4rd Edition) 2

KOH YAO ARCHIPELAGO

Koh Batang

PHANG NGA

Koh Kudu Yai Koh Roi

09 11

107

127

Koh Yao Noi

12 24 09

5 12 09

D 2

122

E Koh Nok 128

Deepest Channel Route Koh Yao Yai

163

118

2 Koh RangNok

Koh Sup

165

This is a pretty anchorage on the outer fringe of a deep bay backed by mangrove swamps and flat ground. Anchor well out in the bay in 4-5 metres and allow enough swinging room to accommodate an onshore breeze.

J 117

Dinghy trips ashore are possible at high tide, where there is a beach with a few huts at the back of the bay and great trails either side of the creek. The bay dries a considerable distance from the beach at low tide so keep an eye on your timing unless you want to do the dinghy drag.

Koh Nui 87

The northwest bay offers protection in both seasons, with good holding on a muddy bottom.

I 85

Koh Khai Nai 20

105

5 114 179 Hin Mu Sang Nua 186 168 22

Koh Khai Nok 20 0

Koh Yao Yai (with Chong Koh Yao & Koh Yao Noi top left)

124

See detailed chart

117

5 73

118 185

123

Koh Lipi

B AO MUANG - THE PARADISE KOH YAO 21 miles from Yacht Haven

24 miles from Yacht Haven

Koh Boi Yai

A NORTHWEST BAY 19 miles from Yacht Haven

SIX SENSES HIDEAWAY YAO NOI

8°11.058N 98°37.484E

The 56-pool-villa Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi is built around a small hill and was the first ultra-luxury hotel on the island. Situated on a tiny crescent-shaped all-tide beach between Ao Muang and Long Beach this property offers five star services for the cruising yachtsman. The resort has built a wooden jetty on the north point for ferrying guests to and from the island and Ao Po Grand Marina. Anchorage for the resort is in 4-6 metres on mud outside the hotel moorings near the jetty on the north point. The established Koh Yao Island Resort is just south past the southern headland and there is a walkway through the mangroves at the back of the outcrop joining the properties. Anchor in 8-10 metres on the muddy bottom in front of either of these stylish boutique hotels.

The 4th Edition of Southeast Asia Pilot contains a further eight anchorages on Koh Yao alone. To find out how/where to buy the print version, visit www.southeastasiapilot.com. For the ebook version, search ‘Southeast Asia Pilot’ in App Store or Google Play.

Generally the east coast of Koh Yao Noi is of little interest and shallow well offshore.

C KOH YAO ISLAND RESORT

BILL O’LEARY

We start our anchorages from the north of Koh Yao Noi with Koh Kudu and Koh Roi which are part of Ao Phang Nga National Park. It is possible to find shelter anywhere in a comfortable depth off either coast so we just name a few of the better locations.

The bay just to the north, Ao Pho Noi, is great for dinghy excursions, and features several small beaches for landing and swimming against a backdrop of mangroves overhung by towering limestone cliffs.

Koh Boi Noi 23

Together they have a population of 14,000 mostly Sunni Muslims who live by fishing, farming and rubber. In recent years there has been some resort development mainly on the east coast of Koh Yao Noi and the south west coast of Koh Yao Yai.

The Paradise Koh Yao is a boutique resort nestled in the palm trees behind the beach. There is a floating dinghy jetty in the north of the bay and yachties are welcome to use the restaurant ashore. There is a regular transfer speedboat to The Yacht Haven several times each day.

The Yao Island Archipelago runs north to south and divides Phang Nga Bay into two distinct cruising areas. To the west and north is Phang Nga Bay and to the East and south are Krabi and the mainland. They are part of Phang Nga province and served by ferry from Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi.

Reasonably well sheltered, particularly in the southwest season, this anchorage is in 10-12 metres on a muddy bottom, tucked in 100 metres southwest of the small rocky outcrop.

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D SABAI CORNER AND LONG BEACH 24 miles from Yacht Haven

The rustic Long Beach and Sabai Corner bungalows to the south also have small restaurants, operating all year round and offering a welcome opportunity to dine out on seafood after several days of cooking on board. However, their beaches are fringed with drying coral banks at low tide, giving limited access. Just north of Sabai Corner is the Villaguna Boutique Resort and all are served by the concrete ring road connecting the beaches and the main ferry terminal. Anchor in 4-6 metres off the southern end of the small bay. E KOH NOK 25 miles from Yacht Haven

Tucked in behind the neighbouring small islets and rocks, this spot offers limited protection in the northeast monsoon season. To the west, a sandy spit runs out in shallow water towards some rocks. Excellent as a stopover on the way to the Koh Hong island group or Krabi, this beach is also good for swimming, with water much clearer than that found in the passage.

Chong Koh Yao Chong Koh Yao is the passage between the Yao Islands, used extensively by local vessels en route to Phuket from the northeast of Koh Yao and the Krabi area. For pleasure vessels, even keelboats it is navigable with care on a mid to rising tide. Rule of thumb; the high tide must be at least 0.5 metres more than your vessel’s draft. The approach from the west is to favour the north coast of Koh Yao Yai heading towards the fixed white tower marker at 8° 5.10N, 98° 34.55E then steer 65° towards the seaward end of the commercial jetty on Koh Yao Noi before passing north of the visible rock. Once clear steer southeast to exit the channel. A ferry service leaves several times daily from the jetty on Koh Yao Noi, landing on Phuket at the inlet called Bang Rong just south of Ao Po.

Rocks in the channel These rocks are visible at all tides and are clearly marked with an isolated danger beacon. Used as a navigation aid transiting Chong Koh Yao, keel vessels should always pass well clear to the north.

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

The growing luxurious brand of Banyan Tree has called upon Helicam to capture images of their beautiful new residences set within prime real estate in central Vietnam, offering different types of properties from exclusive hill villas to affordable town homes. Helicam produces a broad range of marketing materials including: aerials; interiors and exteriors; lifestyle; 360degree tours and television commercials. And that’s not all – a combination of the latest cameras and drones and new gizmos provide more fabulous freedom for creativity. For Helicam enquiries please call: +66 87 281 0451

To Airport

Mae Luan Rd.

PHUKET TOWN

Thung Ka Rd.

Thepkasattree Rd.

Patipat Rd.

To Central

Yaowarat Rd.

Merlin Hotel

Satree Phuket School Damrong Rd.

Srisoonthorn Sub District Administrative Organisation To Airport

To Phuket City

Thepkasattree Rd.

Baan Lipon School n Soi Baa

Kluay

Baan Pon Hua Harn Rd.

To Wachira Hospital

BaanbonCherngtalay Rd.

To Kao Rang

For more information on Helicam please contact: Phil : +66 87 281 0451, : +66 89 874 7464 info@helicam.asia www.helicam.asia

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PHUKET NIGHTLIFE OUTSIDE OF BANGLA: PARTY LIKE A THAI

PHUKET NIGHTLIFE OUTSIDE OF BANGLA: PARTY LIKE A THAI Saxophone Pub & Restaurant

While the concept of DJ music isn’t entirely foreign to locals (there are some superb Thai DJs on the island) few would choose a dance-floor kind of party over live music. The bands in local clubs play variations of soft and hard rock, Thai pop, and even MTV hits in English. What they all have in common, I find, is skilled musicians and superb vocals. In these clubs, most visitors enjoy the atmosphere by sitting around tables, chatting and laughing, or singing along. Even so, a few dance enthusiasts (such as me) can still find a little room between the tables to “move like Jagger” without many frowns. Also, in many such clubs it’s not at all strange to bring your own liquor and only buy soft drinks and ice at the bar. Dress-codes typically vary from casual to time-hopping into the 1960s and ‘70s, in addition to hipster fashions with colourful attire and glasses with large rims. You’ll find many of the popular Thai live music spots in chic and hip areas downtown in Phuket City. Examples include Sofa Pub on New Dibuk Road (next to the Indie Market), Kor Tor Mor Club on Chana-Charoen Road (near the Seahorse Circle, behind Robinson Department Store), Saxophone Pub & Restaurant (next to the Seahorse Circle) Lard Yai opposite Phang Nga Soi 2 and Ploen Jit (next to Saxophone Pub & Restaurant). 81 D4

Sofa Pub

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Saxophone Pub & Restaurant, Kor Tor Mor Club, Ploen Jit

If you’v you’ve ’vee ne neve never ver been out for a karaoke night with Thai friends you’ve missed out on an entire universe of fun. Regardless of whether you like to sing or if karaoke is your idea of a good time, this is a musttry for those keen to experience the local culture. In karaoke bars across the island, most parties take place in separate VIP rooms equipped with generous couches, a TV, two microphones and a catalogue of both Thai and English-language hits. As the hostesses seamlessly glide in and out to ensure the beer doesn’t dry up, your private karaoke joint turns into a place of friendship, and lots of fun. I’ve lost my voice more than once during such nights and we’ve even converted a couple of sworn karaoke enemies amongst our friends. Even the wettest blankets who refuse to take the mike end up dancing and singing backing vocals. Music knows no barriers; you’ll feel closer to local culture once you catch a few tunes and familiarise yourself with Thai hip-hop and folk hits, and your Thai friends will attempt to keep up with upbeat Madonna and AC/DC songs. To try this premise out, simply ask the locals where the nearest karaoke bars are. Depending on where you’re staying, there’ll be at least a few of them in yyour area or dozens if yyou find yyourself in the heart of Phuket Town.

Phuket’s famous for its vibrant nightlife. For many of its visitors, particularly those between 20 and 30, this means exploring lots of bars and nightclubs during their stay. Patong is the hub of it all, with its neon lights, blaring music and noise, along with attractive girls and ladyboys who lure customers into their workplaces. Whether you enjoy the frenetic Patong scene or not, chances are that you’re nonetheless familiar with it as most Phuket residents have partied there at least a couple of times. Go-go dancers, earsplitting DJ tunes and loud mingling are fairly universal in the western concept of fun nightlife yet clubs that feature them typically aren’t the places where one gets to meet locals. So what kind of nightlife do Thais enjoy? No matter where in the world you are, understanding cultural differences and integrating with local life takes time. Phuket is no exception, even though Thais tend to be warm and welcoming towards strangers. Reflecting on the past four years I’ve been here, I realise that some of the social moments I’ve enjoyed the most were with Thai friends, thus exposing me to bits and pieces of their culture. For this reason, I’ve concluded that, in order to party like a Thai, a couple of elements are essential:

(AKA when you’re invited to a private birthday party) Faithful to the live music concept, for their birthday celebrations locals typically hire a band, a karaoke singer or even just someone with a guitar. Although it’s customary for the host to provide food or snacks, don’t be surprised if you spot other guests bringing their own food. Furthermore, if you get invited to a table by a happy group of Thais you aren’t familiar with, don’t let your shyness get in the way. Not only refusing them would appear rude but the invitation itself also means that you, too, must be ready to party like a Thai. Cheers, or as we say it here: chok-dee!

SALA PHUKET

Norwegian salmon tartar Freshly imported Norwegian salmon, marinated with Italian Evoo (olive oil) and vine-ripened Naples cherry tomatoes, avocado, and rocket leaves served on sweet pepper

Ingredients 100gm Norwegian salmon 10ml Lemon juice 20gm Rocket salad 100gm Tomato concasse 100gm Avocado

20ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 10gm Pink sweet pepper 1/5pc Italian lemon slice 10gm Salt 2gm Black pepper

Method Authentic Mediterranean Italian style 1. Cut the salmon into cubes. Flavour it with oil, salt, lemon juice 2. Cut the tomatoes and avocado cubes and season with olive oil, salt, black pepper 3. Use a separating ring and set the first layer with cherry tomatoes and avocado, then lay the salmon on top 4. Decorate with sprigs of fresh arugula and pink pepper SALA Phuket restaurant serves a delicious mix of Thai and international cuisine devised by Italian-born executive chef Davide Pritoni who was previously executive chef of Sala lanna in Chiang Mai. Chef Davide focuses on identifying quality local suppliers of fresh produce. His menus are a mix of brasserie-style international comfort food, delectable Thai dishes, and succulent local seafood and grills.

About Chef Davide Pritoni After many years in the culinary industry, Chef Davideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for fresh traditional Italian and Mediterranean food , deriving from his childhood days in his hometown of Bologna , add a twist and further variety to SALAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already acclaimed international and authentic Thai cuisine .

Sala Phuket Restaurant Tel: +66 76 338888 www.salaresorts.com

Baluchi

Indian

Daily 1-11pm | +66 76 292526, +66 76 284555

Canadian Lobster, Australian Rib Eye Free Ȑow of red & white Every Tuesday 7pm to 9pm Baht 1,550++ Limited seating

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

FIRE & ICE Buffet

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SEA SAND SAMBA Meat & Seafood BBQ Every Thursday 7pm to 9pm Baht 1,100++ Limited seating

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

Plum Restaurant / Vanilla Sky

Nikita’s

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

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

International/Thai/Seafood

Mediterranean Tapas Bar

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.

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.

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! 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.

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.

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

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

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

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Located on the water's edge on Rawai Beach Rd www.nikitas-phuket.com

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

Our hairstylists have more than 10 years’ of experience and specialize in hair extension, cuts, style and colours for women, men, and children. At Hair Studio 9 we offer the very best colours and shades available in the industry. Our approach reflects the latest in great looks and fashion from around the world and our colour lines are manufactured by professional experts in the field such as Paul Mitchell, L’Oreal, Wella, Schwarzkopf and Kudu.

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

HAIR STUDIO 9 Banana Walk

Patong Hotel Beach

Rat-U-Thit Rd

Soi Bangla Patong Beach Rd

PATONG BEACH

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

LEMONGRASS HOUSE

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

V.I.P Soi Sansabai

Jungceylon

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Their formulas are based on a deeply rooted environmental commitment and all of their ingredients are fresh and derived from safe, renewable resources. They contain no animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals. Simple but attractive packaging made from recycled or recyclable materials is used. Lemongrass House is a pioneer manufacturer and supplier of aromatherapy products to major hotel spas in Thailand and around the world. Integrity, creativity and quality has been the driving force in the development of their product line over the years leading to a superb selection of delightful and innovative products. We believe that the secret of their success lies in the quality and concentration of essential oils and the loving care with specialised hand-blending resulting in unique aromatic effects in each product. If you live locally, you can drop by the shop and chat to the inhouse experts to see and smell the products firsthand.

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

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

Rawai Shop (Fisherman Way Business Garden) 5/46 M.5 Viset Rd, Rawai, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83100 Tel: +66 093 673 4409

www.lemongrasshouse.com Email: info@lemongrasshouse.com

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They are open daily from 9am to 8pm, Lemongrass House and are located in Cherngtalay, on Srisoonthorn Road on the way to Surin Beach. If you do not live in Phuket, you can use the contact details below and make enquiries directly to the shop. Hoteliers, spa owners and anyone interested in health and beauty products will be warmly greeted.

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Patong Sai 3 Rd

SPA & BEAUTY

Hair Studio 9

Banzan Market Soi Banzan

U ZENMAYA

Richard Mehr “What makes us who we are here in Phuket is the people we meet; this is the kind of environment where things don’t matter and there are no boundaries, only acceptance,” says Mr. Richard Mehr, General Manager of U Zenmaya in Kalim Where are you from and when did you move to Phuket? In a nutshell, I arrived on Phuket in 1995 and at that time the island numbered but a few thousand expats. Phuket was very different than it is today and the good thing was that everybody knew one another, at least by sight. I came to Phuket as an F&B trainee and worked at Le Meridien, shortly before joining The Boathouse Wine & Grill where I had some serious fun for a few years. Then I travelled back and forth and Phuket became my pied-à-terre. I was born and raised in Switzerland and am very proud of that but I do consider myself a citizen of the world. What made you decide to come and live here? Pure chance. I was offered a traineeship in one the most prestigious hotel chains and and it was in Thailand on a beautiful island; I'd have been a fool to say no! I was keen to live out my dreams and sharpen my experience, and the chance to combine both is not given to everyone, so I consider myself lucky. Like everyone else visiting the Kingdom and the island, I fell in love with the way of life, the food, the scenery and the culture – and back then it was so easy to make friends. The difficulty for many of us was to find a reason to leave the safety and security of our home countries and say goodbye to our families and friends. But then you arrive in Phuket and, somehow, the feeling of insecurity and homesickness evaporates. Tell us something about your work I've been back on the island since February 2013 and I took over this position in September last year after leaving another property in Nai Harn Beach. My work is my passion and I subscribe to the view that a hotel or resort is only as good as the people it employs, no matter the facilities and services it may provide. I try to be an inspiration to my team, leading by example and being fully hands-on in all areas of operation. I’m a very visible GM, constantly “patrolling” U Zenmaya, enquiring as to our guests’ well-being – they can speak to me at any time about any matter. What do you like the most about living here? The weather, the culture, the food, the people. I think all of us here prefer to live life with a sense of freedom. I don’t like to be restricted by rules and regulations; I'm a bit of a renegade when it comes to following rules, especially in my own country. A short anecdote: when I left Phuket in the beginning of 2004 to return to Europe, it was the worst decision of my life. I simply could not reintegrate with my ‘own kind’, my friends and family members had changed… or so I thought, but then realised that I was the one who had changed. I happily returned to Thailand in 2006. What do you dislike about living here? I love Thailand and I love the Thai people. What hurts me the most is to see that Phuket, once the Jewel of the Andaman, is declining and has lost its prestige and shine. It’s overpopulated, there's an oversupply of housing estates, hotels, traffic jams… and so on. I hate to say this but it is not what it used to be. Do you have a family here and where do you live? Actually my parents live next door to me in Rawai and I share a house with the most amazing person in my life, my beautiful girlfriend 'Gee'. I also have two gorgeous daughters aged 8 and 12

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who were born in Thailand but live with their mother in Denmark. I divide my time between living at the U Zenmaya property during the week and at my house in Rawai over the weekend. How do you spend your free time, if you have any? I usually spend my free time with my girlfriend. Luckily, there are lots of activities we enjoy doing together, mostly constructive hobbies and fun pastimes, such as going to the movies or spending time with friends. On a more personal level, I also enjoy reading, painting and writing; I write poems, columns and satires, some have been published in various newspapers and magazines in Thailand.

email : sales@keehin.com

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What do you value most in your life? There are a few things that I value, but the most important are family and friendship. Onto these key values, you can graft words such as happiness, respect, honesty, honour, fun…etc. My life’s motto or code of conduct is “essere e sopravvivere” which means "to be and to last". I find it a powerful slogan which has helped me through the hard times. How do you evaluate success? In different ways. At work, success is when I'm performing well and satisfied with my position and the results, knowing that my work is adding value to my company, that our guests are satisfied and of course most importantly, that I bring the necessary knowledge to my team to outperform themselves. The team needs to achieve both individual and team goals, and it's most important in the end to see my team happy. Success in my private life, well…so far I can't say that I'm a fully successful person, since I have still yet to achieve my personal goals. I aspire to be a good partner, a great father, an outstanding leader and a successful businessman, whilst enjoying life and having fun. What do you think the future holds for you? I’d love to grab hold of my crystal ball and read you my future, but I'll have to come-up with a banal answer, I guess. Time will tell, but I know soon enough there will be a change in the stars. I don’t intend to leave South East Asia but I have a purpose; I want to move on to new levels and challenge myself a few more times. Until then I'll enjoy the delights of our beautiful island. For more information, contact U Zenmaya: Tel: +66 76 336888 www.uzenmayaphuket.com

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AMULET MARKET

Down on your D yo our luck? our l k? Seeking S ki great wealth l h or good d health? h l h? LLooking ook king forr love? lov ve? It’s natural for people everywhere to search for a happier ha a life, and every culture has its own set of superstitions an and lucky charms believed to help change life for the better.

In Thailand, many put their trust into amulets and talismans: small, sometimes beautifully crafted items attached to necklaces or strategically placed in one’s home, workplace or vehicle. Amulets of all sorts may be found at Buddhist temples, and there’s a thriving trade outside the temples at street markets, magazines, even online. Finding the right amulet or collection of amulets is believed to bring about improvements in one’s life, as well as protection from harm. Tucked away in the heart of the historic Old Town district in Phuket Town is a narrow, tin-roofed lane where the amulet trade is carried out daily with great panache. Amulet Alley, found on a tiny walking soi connecting Phang Nga Road and Rassada Road, is so nondescript that many walking around the Old Town streets will pass it by completely unaware. It’s known locally as Nam Nao for the canal (klong) that runs under it.

About a dozen tables are set up along the length of the lane, each displaying neat rows of amulets, talismans and statues, and there are a few small shops behind the tables. There’s a wide variety of designs and colours, but often the amulet traders themselves are the most colourful sight in the market. The small lane reverberates with laughter and chatter, with constant joking and haggling between the traders. Buyers can be seen giving the amulets a close inspection with mini magnifying glasses, checking for authenticity and quality of design. Curious onlookers are welcome to come and take a look at the amulets, and most of the traders are happy to show off their collections and explain a bit about each item. Friendly and relaxed, there’s no hard sell or pushy behaviour here. One trader, when asked about his peculiar -looking belt, quickly removed it from his ample waist and held it up, saying, “Save from the gun! Save from the bomb!” Dangling from his belt were several carved phallic shapes of various sizes, apparently packed with enough power to protect the man from bullets. (Let’s hope they’re never put to the test.) The phallic symbol is one of the most striking images on display, sitting amongst all kinds of figures derived from Buddhist, Taoist, animist traditions. Many Buddha and monk images Hindu and anim rub shoulders with rabbits, monkeys, turtles, dragons and gods and goddesses including Toranee, the longvarious god Earth Goddess of Buddhist legend. One of the pricier haired Ear amulets (1,900 baht) was a painted butterfly pendant with gemstones, which the seller brought out and invited us gemst to smell. sm Its scent was of sandalwood, similar to incense joss sticks at a temple.

Amulets and talismanic items are made with bronze, gold, silver, stone, bone, clay and other materials. Many are skilfully designed, but an amulet’s worth is based on much more than its artistic value. Collectors and life-improvement seekers look not only at the object’s design but also its age, historic importance, and, especially for amulets, the blessing of an important monk. The stories behind the amulet: which temple it came from, which monk it was consecrated by, and whether it’s known to bring good luck to others all come into play when considering its value. Beliefs in the potent power of amulets still remain strong in modern Thailand, most strikingly so with the recent craze over the Jatukam Ramathep amulet. Created by a temple in Nakhon Sri Thammarat province for many years, its popularity grew when a local police chief claimed that the amulet had helped him solve many crimes. The policeman’s death in 2007 then sparked a national frenzy over the amulet, with prices of original designs fetching millions of baht, plus millions more copies were sold around the country.

Given the intricacy of determining an item's value, as well as the ease with which copies may be made, it’s nearly impossible for non-expert buyers to know if the item is worth the price given. In any case, there are many at Amulet Alley that can be picked up for as little as 100 baht. Those searching for larger or higher-priced images may want to bring along a knowledgeable Thai friend or do some research to gain a better idea about an item’s current worth before negotiating a price. One final tip: when browsing for amulets and other items, be sure to handle them in a respectful manner since they are considered sacred items. Good luck!

Getting there: Amulet Alley has two entrance points. One, on Rassada Road, is near Salvatore’s restaurant, about 30 metres east of the Suriyadej Traffic Circle Fountain. The entrance from Phang Nga Road is directly opposite the Sang Tham (Serene Light) Shrine. 81 C5

Phase I : 7 Floors with decked rooftops a total of 141 units Studio: 105 units One-bedroom: 22 units One-bedroom and private rooftops: 8 units Two-bedroom and private rooftops: 6 units

The Emerald Terrace Condominium in Patong Phuket

Sea view condo in Patong

Phase II : 36 Units Facilities Fitness centre Swimming pool and Jacuzzi Beautiful garden

Emerald Terrace is located on a lush and tranquil hillside on

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Asia's finest resort island of Phuket. Situated above the much soughtafter west coast beach community of Patong, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be but just a few minutes away from a plethora of world-class amenities, including shopping, fine dining and a world-renowned vibrant nightlife.

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Emerald Terrace offers condo units of great functional design with brilliant city, mountain, and Andaman Sea views. Built to exacting western standards, you can be comfortably assured that residences at the Emerald Terrace will always be in extremely high demand for both expatriates and tourists alike.

Smart card access and CCTV Internet and cable TV

For more information : +66 98 787 9935 +66 86 776 6166 www.emeraldgroup.co.th

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Verve Villas

“Get some Verve in your life”

Fine living rarely soars to the heights you will experience in your new custom-designed villa. These spacious luxury villas will entice you with their modern architectural design, layout, and quality inclusions throughout. Built on generously proportioned land plots and aimed to take advantage of Phuket’s delightful climate, Verve Villas will allow you a sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle that will be the envy of your friends. Grand in design, an air of exclusivity flows through this collection of eight individually designed residences.

Concept We want Verve Villas to be a unique development aimed at those with a modern taste. We have deliberately stayed away from the standard Thai-style design so common on the island and opted for a truly modern, architecturally inspired look that makes the most of Thai and Phuket lifestyle. We have also chosen not to overcrowd the development by building just eight unique units situated on massive allotments ranging from 750 to 900sqm. Each villa can also be tailored to suit buyers’ needs by adding an additional bedroom, study, or rumpus room making it a truly unique development.

Location Verve Villas are located in Layan, one of the premier real estate areas of Phuket. They’re just minutes from a stunning beach, and a beautiful golf course. Verve is also close to one of Asia’s best sporting venues, with Laguna Village, Layan, Bang Tao and Surin beaches only a short drive away. In fact some of the most popular restaurants on the island are only minutes from Verve.

Price Range: from 24.9 – 27.9 million baht Services At Verve we want to make it easy for you and your guests to enjoy your stay and not to have to worry about life’s chores that sometimes get in the way. We offer a full range of services aimed at making your stay relaxing and stress free.

All common garden areas will be managed by a professional team. The services they provide include: • • • • • • • • • •

Garbage removal and pest control Gardening and irrigation of all common areas Power supply for all common areas and street lighting Secure gated access Booking and reservations Guest screening Housekeeping Payment processing Linen service Weekly pool cleaning and maintenance

Security At Verve we ensure your villa is protected to give you peace of mind when you are here or away from Phuket. We have incorporated a state-of-the-art security system which features an automatic security gate, security cameras for each villa as well in common areas in the residential community.

Rental Management We also cater for buyers who want to make the most from their investment by tapping into the lucrative Phuket holiday letting market. Villas of this quality can fetch upwards of US$600 a night and with the right management owners can be sure of returns when they aren’t enjoying the villa themselves, knowing their investment is being managed by a professional team.

Finish ‘Quality, style and luxury’ is our motto at Verve and this is reflected in the choice of materials we have used throughout. From sensual stonework, rich-tone Asiatic hardwoods, granite bench tops and expansive glass surrounds, Verve will impress from the moment you walk through the front gates. Our quality kitchen and bathroom fittings are a key feature as is the sloping roof design with hardwood ceiling and windows that afford an abundance of natural light. We have chosen the best quality materials on offer to ensure that your villa is as good in 10 years as the day you move in, ensuring that you won’t be disappointed with your investment

For more information PROSPEROUS DEVELOPER Co.,Ltd 123/18 Moo 9, Thepkrasatri Rd., Thalang, Phuket 83110 sale@vervevillasphuket.com : +66 95 417 7667 (Eng) tony@vervevillasphuket.com : +66 88 179 6421 (Eng) wuth@vervevillasphuket.com : +66 81 708 2342 (Thai/Eng) www.vervevillasphuket.com www.facebook.com/vervevillas.phuket

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For each Phase (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3) • Large living and open-plan kitchen space • Foundation: Piling with concrete footing

NZO Villas

• Strong concrete (Q Con eco-block) structure • Asphalt shingle with roof thermal insulation • High-quality ceramic tiles (glossy or matt) from COTTO and wooden floor in master bedroom

One of Phuket’s best residential locations

• Contemporary Designed European Kitchens • Wall-placed air conditioners (Daikin) throughout

• A commitment to excellence • A stunning tropical setting on your doorstep • The highest level of quality workmanship and interior design

• Phase 1: 8 Villas with land plot of 270sqm to 520sqm Completion December 2015 to March 2016

• Tropical pool villas as smart as they are beautiful

• Phase 2: 8 Villas on 3,512sqm / Completion August 2016*

• Phuket’s finest tropical pool villas only 300 metres from the beach

• Phase 3: 9 Villas on 4,200sqm / Completion December 2016*

Location

(*The size of the land plot will be according to customers’ wishes)

NZO Villas are all about location, situated only 300 metres from the beach. Tucked down a tranquil soi in the south of Phuket, our location is second to none. Owners can indulge in the ultimate tropical paradise setting near pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters and spectacular sunsets.

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Only minutes away from restaurants and bars, shopping centres, supermarkets, schools and marinas – the convenience of paradise is at your doorstep.

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Underground electric earthed three-phase system All rooms are connected and wired to cable TV and internet All villas are equipped with LED lights, controlled by dimmer Private water well, water storage (4,000 litres) for each villa Central water storage (20,000 litres) and water pressure pump

• All bathrooms include tiled walls with quality fittings and hot and cold water with mixer taps • Spacious roof-covered car park and automatic remote gate control

• Swimming pool 7m x 4m (average) to 12m x 5m with saltwater overflow pool, Jacuzzi and underwater LED lighting • Garden lighting to up-lit the mature tropical landscape, trees and plants

Management Our property management services look after your investment, whether for your own use or for your investment to buy and let Full property management Rental management (also for short-term and holiday letting)

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Maid service, garden, and pool services

Starting from 8,900,000 baht

Shuttle or taxi services

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Our rental guarantee program returns 8% per year for five years

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

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For more information NZO Villas Co., Ltd. Soi Ban Na Tai, Nai Harn, Rawai, Phuket 83130 : +66 76 388801 : +66 85 700 0028 info@nzovillas.com sales@nzovillas.com www.nzovillas.com

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

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

Location: Karon Butterfly Condominium is located in the hills surrounding 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.

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.

Concept: Karon Butterfly Condominium combines Italian and Thai designs, creating a modern style that reflects the best of the two cultures.

Specification: Building F with nine apartments from two bedrooms, two 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 seven apartments from one and two bedrooms. Now available; one unit on the ground floor with exclusive garden and portico – arcade price starting from 4.9 million baht

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. Available eight units The last 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.

Facilities: 300sqm swimming pool with 110sqm Jacuzzi (In total 410sqm pool) restaurant, fitness. About The Designers: The Italian Studio of Architecture STARG (Studio Tecnico Associ ato 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 together with its 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.

Building E is composed of different types of apartments and is called the ‘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 a bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink. The Flower Unit has sea views

For more information : +66 94 583 9277 (Eng), +66 83 555 8724 (Thai) Service@plungetropicvillas.com info@plungetropicvillas.com www.theplungevillas.com

Price Range: The company offers a variety of apartment sizes and prices: • Units Building F sold out • Units Building G only one unit • Units Building E starting from 4 million baht • Units Building CD starting from 5.7 million baht • Units Building B starting from 6 million baht • Units Building A starting from 4,7 million baht

or garden views. Prices start from four million baht. Now available only six units

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

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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 600 to 840sqm. and rest on plot sizes from 800-1,500sqm. Each villa features a large private swimming pool with a spacious terrace that connects to the master bedroom and main living room, combining your indoor and outdoor activities and contributing a comfortable and convenient tropical lifestyle.

Price range: From THB 31.5 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 6.6 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 305499 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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together with a 90-year lease contract for the land (a 30-year lease with two prepaid 30-year renewals). The land lease will contain a purchase option that can be exercised in the event of foreign ownership law changes or if you sell the property to a Thai individual. In this way you will have effective ownership, yet still remain within the laws of Thailand.

NAI HARN: If you like your villa to be modern, serene and elegant then this Villa in Nai Harn is definitely for you. Its sleek interior design is incredibly luxurious and relaxing. Its current owner, a new technology enthusiast, has given to this villa a unique value.

NAI HARN: These Condos are in a modern and unique 7-story development located right in the heart of Nai Harn. There is a wide selection of these one and two bedroom condominiums available with unit sizes starting from 35 - 71 sqm.

NAI HARN: This contemporary 2 bedroom pool villa is located just 5 minutes drive to NaiHarn Beach, one of Phuket’s best beaches. Ideal as a permanent residence or holiday home that will generate a return on your investment.

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Management: Common Area Management provides you with

Property Management Service is available which includes pool cleaning and garden care twice a week. We also provide a maintenance service plus weekly inspections of the interior of your villa when you are away. There is also a twice-weekly maid service. For an additional cost, we can also provide daily maid services, personal laundry cleaning services and daily dishwashing. This is ideal for owners who would rather just relax in their villa and not worry about daily chores. A Villa Rental Management service is available as an excellent way to cover the cost of the property when you are not using it.

Short and Long Term Rent

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KATA / KARON: This modern and spacious apartment has been built to European standards and sits upon a hillside in the middle of Kata, offering stunning sea views of Kata Bay, with the beach itself only 5 mins away. No expense spared!

RAWAI: The villa offers luxury comfort, total privacy and safety in a relaxed environment. This private pool villa has open-plan living room and two bedroom suites look directly onto tropical outdoor area with dining terrace.

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Ownership: You may own the villa freehold (in your own name)

Space: Just under 10 minutes from Nai Harn Beach, Villa Island

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KATA: Located on the northern end of Kata Beach, southern part of Karon Beach, this luxurious large 2-bedroom condo is now available as a short-term holiday rental, or long-term rental in Phuket. Close to both beaches!

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indoor area of 111sqm and outdoor area of 84sqm. The grounds include a swimming pool, terrace, car park and spacious garden while the Master Bedroom floor is finished with tabak wood and the hallways, living and dining and guest bedroom are finished with high-quality ceramic tiles.

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KATA / KARON: This Luxury Penthouse located in-between Kata and Karon Beach, Phuket, truly offers a entertainers dream, breath taking 200 degree panoramic sea views and sunsets. With a full size pool table, bar and infinity pool.

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NAI HARN: If you always wanted to own your dream property in Phuket NZO Villas makes this dream a reality... Quality Villas in a quiet, secluded location only 500 meters from Rawai Beachfront and minutes from Nai Harn Beach.

Location: Villa Island Plantation tropical homes are located in a quiet area in a beautiful spot off Soi Huay Nam Toh in Rawai, surrounded by a mature rubber plantation.

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RAWAI: Within 10 min driving to Kata, Karon and NaiNarn beaches. The area is a select but popular tourist destination with an established expatriate resident community. Outdoor terrace and sala are equipped with ceiling fans.

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KATA: Nestled atop the hillside above Kata Beach, with stunning views of the Andaman Sea. With easy access to worldclass amenities, experience the luxury of complete island living, in one of Phuket's most exclusive residences.

Sell or Rent Your Property ? With 3 different branches on the island, Cherngtalay, Rawai and Naiharn. Harvest Property covers all aspects, Sales, Rentals and Property Management. Do not hesitate to contact us, by phone or email for further details. WE SPEAK FRENCH.

matters HUGHESKRUPICA CONSULTING than one drink per hour. The police have authority to breathalyse anyone they stop on suspicion of drinking and driving. The penalty for drinking and driving for a violation can be up to six months in prison and a fine of up to 60,000 Thai baht. That is subject to increases by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee.

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You should also be aware that if you harm, injure or kill someone whilst driving intoxicated, you could be charged with ‘reckless driving causing injury or death,’ which are quite serious charges in Thailand with potential hefty prison term penalties far exceeding the basic drinking and driving penalties.

nowing my business and professional background, several friends and family members from abroad have asked me in the past if there are any laws in respect of drinking in Thailand, and whether they are enforced. I usually get asked this question from someone on a first trip to Thailand, mostly out of curiosity and interest after observing what appears to be the rather lax and carefree ‘party-centric’ approach that some tourists take in Thailand’s highly touristed resort markets. Naturally, the answer I usually give is – of course there are laws and regulations about alcohol and drinking in Thailand, just like there are in your home countries! And yes, the rules are definitely enforced, even if at times enforcement seems to be lacking. To sum it up simply, alcohol sales, distribution and prohibited uses are now largely regulated by a law enacted in 2008 known as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, B.E. 2551 and its related ministerial regulations. The act defines what constitutes an ‘alcoholic beverage’, the selling, advertising and marketing of alcoholic beverages, and more. It also largely details who can sell alcoholic beverages, where they can be consumed, at what times, and the penalties for violations. So, what are the important rules visitors to Thailand should be aware of – simply stated, without needing a few drinks to overcome the boredom that comes from reading details about the law? Here are some practical answers to the most common questions we have come across (even if some seem to have obvious answers):

I am a 19 year old Canadian national and going to Samui for a trip with my friends. Will the local bars and pub be permitted to sell alcohol to me? Not legally. Under section 29(1) of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, sellers of alcoholic beverages may only sell to persons aged 20 and above. However, there is no specific stipulation in the Act requiring sellers to check purchaser identification for age verification. The penalty for violating the above section is a fine of up to 20,000 Thai baht, or a term of not more than one year in prison.

Last weekend at a popular beach club in Phuket, I saw a bartender selling multiple bourbon shots to someone who was clearly drunk and disorderly. Are there any rules prohibiting the sale of alcohol to drunken persons? Yes, potentially, if it was clear to the bartender that the person buying the drinks was ‘unconscious’ from drinking, or lacked the capacity to understand the circumstances due to being drunk. Section 29(2) of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act sates that no person can sell an alcoholic beverage to a person who has lost consciousness due to being drunk. The penalty for violating the above section is a fine of up to 20,000 Thai baht, or a term of not more than one year in prison.

I was on my first trip to Bangkok and noticed a number of signs at various temples and public parks I visited that alcohol was not permitted. Is there a law prohibiting alcohol at these locations? Yes, definitely. Section 31 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act prohibits the consumption of alcohol at temples, places of worship, public parks, public educational institutions and a number of other public locations and public health facilities. The penalty for violating the above section is a fine of up to 10,000 Thai baht, or a term of not more than six months in prison.

Do the laws of Thailand give any guidance as to who is defined as an ‘alcoholic’? The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act does indeed provide a rough definition of the term ‘alcoholic.’ It defines an alcoholic as "someone who drinks alcoholic beverages in a manner that such person desires to habitually drink so many alcoholic drinks until the person's physical and mental condition has been affected so adversely, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome is going to be presented when the person ceases to drink.” According to the Act, an alcoholic may apply for treatment at the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee.

My friends and I are from Australia and on our last trip to Phuket, a 7-11 vendor refused to sell us a case of beer at 3pm. Why wouldn’t the vendor sell to us? Currently, regulations of the government and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee interpreting Section 28 of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Act permit the selling of alcoholic beverages by vendors between the hours of 11am to 2pm and 5pm to midnight only. There are limited exceptions to this rule for international airports, and certain legally registered entertainment venues in certain locations.

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

The penalty for a vendor violating the above regulation is a fine of up to 10,000 Thai baht, or a term of not more than six months in prison.

I am an ex-pat living in Bangkok and have never seen beer or any other alcohol sold in a vending machine in Thailand. Is this illegal? Yes. Section 30(1) of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act prohibits selling alcoholic beverages by automatic vending machines in Thailand.

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I am a German ex-pat in Bangkok. Last weekend while out with my colleagues, I saw a metropolitan police officer questioning the owner of a bar about what appeared to be sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 20. The bar owner appeared to refuse to cooperate and produce the owner’s alcohol sales license, and he was then arrested. Why did that happen?

3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Family Home Spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area In mature development with large swimming pool Secure location in quiet Soi, with CCTV & electric gate

Under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, police officers generally have authority to investigate violations of the Act by sellers of alcoholic beverages. They may enter establishments that sell alcoholic beverages to the public during opening hours, and ask for production of documents. Under Section 44 of the Act, anyone who obstructs the duties of the official could be liable for a fine of up to 20,000 Thai baht or a term of not more than one year in prison.

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My wife and I will be heading to the sunny beaches of Phuket this holiday season and intend to hire a car. We want to know whether it is legal to drink and drive in Thailand, or should we always hire a taxi to get around after a few drinks? You should definitely take a taxi or find other means of transportation if you have been drinking. Under Section 43 of the Land Traffic Act of Thailand it is prohibited to drive and operate a vehicle whilst being intoxicated. Being a foreign national in Thailand or not having a Thai driver’s license is irrelevant to the charge. The definition of ‘illegal drinking and driving’ is usually established by determining the Blood Alcohol Content of the violator as being higher than 0.5%, which is as a rule of thumb for most persons under normal circumstances, a bit less

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sset for optimal safety and is a very enjoyable ccruising speed. TThe venue provides all the equipment you'll need for rental. This includes wakeboards, water skis, gloves and vests. There are a w vvariety of ways a beginner can start out and Cable Ski accommodates that. For their first time, most people ride on the kneeboards. These allow the rider to get a feel for being on the water, being pulled and navigating the turns. Once this is achieved, then you can try to stand. Besides being beginner-friendly, the Phuket Cable Ski also caters for advanced riders − and occasionally a professional wakeboarder will pop in and show off his skills. The lake boasts a number of ramps for jumping and some rails to do grinds and you'll often see the more serious riders doing back-flips and flying through the air to a cheering crowd.

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Wear a vest for the water. That’s my advice when you decide to take a visit to one of Phuket’s most interesting attractions. The Cable Ski is a unique aquatic sporting venue in Asia and it caters for just about everyone. It consists of an oval shaped man-made lake with a cable suspended over the top, a dock fully stocked with all the wakeboarding equipment you need, a restaurant with patio seating, a running track and even an adjacent Thai massage. All of this is conveniently located just over the hill from Patong, next to Kathu Waterfall. The Cable Ski lake itself is 410 metres long, 110 metres wide and two metres deep. It was designed specifically for the sports of wakeboarding and water skiing. As such, a concrete walkway surrounds the lake

at water level. This prevents the water from becoming too choppy. A cable runs suspended over the lake and is connected to machinery at four corners. At the dock, the riders will don their wake-boards and gear, then line up to ride; one-by-one the attendee will hand them a rope that's connected to the cable above.

your balance. Having a good physique is helpful if you hope to become an advanced rider, but the sport itself is a great way to increase your fitness level − and it’s more fun that hitting the gym repeatedly. 'Be prepared to fall' is the best advice for novices. Acquiring skill at the sport requires determination as well as confidence. You can’t be afraid of falling into the water and you also have to be prepared to swim back to the sidewalk. However, you needn’t worry about having to carry your board all the way back to the dock as the staff will kindly drive out on a motorbike and return you to the starting position.

If you're the kind of person that worries about calorie content, then the cable ski is the place to eat. Riding the lake is a great way to burn fat, build those stabilising muscles that we so rarely use and to train

Once an open hook arrives at the dock, the rider will be pulled away. The set speed for open riding on the lake is 28 km/hr. This is

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Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation Background During its grand opening celebrations in March 2002, the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa and the Minor Hotel Group donated US$45,000 to launch the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation to raise funds and awareness of the plight of the critically endangered giant leatherback turtles as well as other turtle species nesting in the area Mai Khao is one of the few Phuket beaches that continue to welcome nesting turtles. Turtle eggs are also rescued from nearby beaches where a necessary natural and peaceful environment can no longer be guaranteed. The eggs are then given to the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC), Department of National Park and the Royal Thai Navy who provide a safe home for them to hatch in; one where the young turtles can gain strength before finding their true home in the sea. The foundation funds these programmes.

Growth Over the last few years, the Foundation has broadened its environmental efforts to not only ensure the conservation of leatherback and other turtles but also to preserve the environment with the involvement of local communities, schools, universities, government organisations and other NGOs. The MKMTF is dedicated to educating the larger community about the plight of sea turtles here in Phuket and how we can support them. Efforts by the Foundation and its supporters include an integrated coastal management plan with its partner the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, including beach and reef cleaning, educational workshops, recycling projects, mangrove tree planting, turtle rescue/release and support of other marine conservation organizations.

Sustainability Funds are raised for the foundation by its members and partners such as JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Anantara Hotels and Resorts and the Marriot Vacation Club International who ensure a sizable annual donation goes to those Marine Conservation Units which ensure many worthy projects such as the Nesting Beach Patrols & Hatchery Program including the Marine Animal Stranding

Rescue Project to help bring awareness of turtle protection and encourage the participation of all stakeholders to preserve our natural surroundings.

The Future Our new partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature brings the foundation into the global arena, and this opens the doors to thousands of relevant support structures and resources: www.iucn.org The foundation works closely with local authorities including the National Parks Office, the Fisheries Department and Phuket Marine Biological Centre to plan and execute conservation programmes in order to ensure that Mai Khao Beach remains an environmentally pristine area for turtles.

Annual programmes and activities • Marine Turtle Rehabilitation Shelter & Education Centre at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa • Visiting schools programme to the Marine Turtle Rehabilitation Shelter and Education Centre • Mai Khao Turtle Fun Run and Mini Marathon in September every year • Turtle release at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa in April every year • Turtle release at the Anantara Layan Villas in March every year • Annual donation programme for Marine Turtle Conservation Program to Phuket Marine Biology Centre • Department of National Parks and Royal Thai Navy activities and events • Wetland and mangrove integrated management plan with IUCN including mangrove plantings • Beach and reef conservation activities with the Prince of Songkla University • Annual ‘Ride for the Turtles’ from the JW Marriott Phuket to the JW Marriott Khao Lak

Partner’s logo page Without our partners, benefactors and sponsors, this project would not be sustainable. Your donations are GREATLY appreciated

The Foundation offers special thanks to: Private sector partners; JWMPRS, ANANTARA HOTELS AND RESORTS, MPBC, MMKB Government partners; PPG, PMBC, DMCR, DNP, DOF, the Royal Thai Navy NGO Partners; IUCN, WWF, MFF, SEEK Phuket

phuket view point

Rang Hill Rang Hill lies to the north west of Phuket City. The hilltop has been landscaped into a park and fitness facilities are offered. A winding tree-lined road takes you right to the summit where a sala offers shade during the day. Once there you can enjoy views of the City and beaches on the south and south-west of the island. Try a visit at night when the lights of the City are like a million diamonds scattered on night-blue silk.

If you are looking for a change from the beach, why not check out the views from Phuket’s hilltop view points? You will experience magnificent vistas, cool breezes and most view points have refreshments available. Don’t forget your camera.

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This is the most popular and largest of all the view points. The area has been developed to offer extensive views over the sea and there are walking paths from the cliffs to the water’s edge for the adventurous. The sunsets are absolutely breath-taking and never the same two days running. If you are romantically inclined this is the place to come in the evenings and hold hands as the setting sun paints the evening skies in towering kaleidoscopes of light and shade.

Rang Hill

Phromthep Cape

Monkey Hill

(Laem Phromthep)

(Khao To Sae)

This hill towers over Phuket City and is easily spotted as the crest is crowded with wireless masts. The approach road is narrow but in reasonable condition, and allows views of the island’s eastern beaches. At the top, is a jogging track. The hill is a favourite place for locals who come here after a day at the office to exercise or just to chill out. There are no specific facilities provided but it is very pleasant to visit the Khao To Sae shrine and pay your respects. Well worth a visit if you can make the time.

On top of Promthep Cape is a very pretty structure, the Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse which doubles as a museum. It was constructed in 1996. If you want to check the times of sunsets, ring the Phuket Meteorological & Radio Station on 076 211494. 125 c2

Phromthep Cape

Don’t forget to bring a bag of peanuts to feed the monkeys who inhabit the hilltop. However, a word of warning; don’t get too close. The monkeys are wild. 82 e1

Windmill View Point As the name would suggest this hilltop boasts a modern windmill - the only one on the island. It can be found on the south of Phuket between Nai Harn and Promthep. This isolated spot offers superb views of the of the tiny Ya Nui Beach and the main Nai Harn Beach. There are always boats moored off both beaches and in December the anchorages really come alive as the King’s Cup regatta gets under way. 122 g5

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Windmill View Point Windmill View Point

Koh Sirey Temple The Temple is located to the east of Phuket City on the top of a hill which commands a view of Rassda Harbour and adjacent islands on the one side and rolling views of rubber plantations on the other. It also overlooks the picturesque Sea Gypsy village called Laem Tuk-rae. From the road you climb up a staircase flanked by huge dragons. Inside there is an impressive statue of a reclining Buddha. 84 e6

This is a very tastefully developed facility with a Thai-style sala which offers superb view on several levels. From here the golden crescent beaches of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon are framed by tropical forests on one side and the sparkling blue-green of the sea, on the other. 118 f4

Monkey Hill

Koh Sirey Temple

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Three-Beach View Point

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