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Top: DaVinci Yacht Charter

Bottom: The Speakeasy, Royal Phuket Marina

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RegularsPhuket Island map 8

What's on: on & off Phuket (including the movies) 12-15

Word of mouth 16

Social Phuket 29

People profi le: Howard Digby-Johns (Owner of the Green Man) 37

Hot spots: Kata/Karon 46-47

Legal matters: Consumer protection against misleading advertisements 60

Property matters: Long term rental in Phuket 65

Business profi le: Wirachai Pranveerapaiboon (CEO The Attitude Club) 67

Useful telephone numbers 71

Things to do in Phuket 72-73

Safer Phuket: Passenger safety on small commercial boats 74

Yachts & Yachting Andaman Cruises Yacht Charters 17

Sunsail - yacht charters & sales 18

DaVinci Yacht Charters 19

Phuket tide tables: June-July 2014 20

Cholamark Boat 21

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 23

Southeast Asia Pilot : James Bond Island & Koh Panyi 24-25

Multihull Solutions Regatta: The Corsairs are back! 26-27

Shopping, Dining & Leisure Paul Ropp: Shop till you drop 30-31

Recipe: Pan seared Phuket white snapper (Executive Chef Aaron Hooper) 32

Dining around Phuket 33-34

The Speakeasy & Pasta Basta 35

Cable Ski 40-41

Helicam: Arial photography at the Soneva Kiri 64

Phuket small beaches 68-69

Beauty, Spas & Health Lemongrass House 43

Sukko Spa 44

Hair Studio 9 45

Land & Property (Sales / Rentals / Services / Products)The View 48-49

Plunge Tropic Villas 50

Saturdays Condo 51

Baan Tak R-Kard 52

Karon Butterfl y Resort 53

Kata Rocks 54

Massa Luna Condo 55

88 Land & Houses Hillside Phuket 56

Coco Group 57

St. James Properties 58

Diamond Condominium Bangtao Phuket 59

Tile-It: Phuket's quality tile boutique 61

ISS: Security System Integration 63

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Theatre Show •7-8 Jun 2014 @ Simon Star Theater, Phuket City

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A treat for the whole family, the

musical Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will run for two days at

Simon Star Theatre in Phuket City. There will also be music and dancing

plus you can have yourself photographed with your favourite character.

+66 91 32 60276. www.events-international.com

International Marathon •8 Jun 2014 @ Laguna Grove, Laguna Phuket

The 9th 'Run in Paradise' includes categories: 42.195 km Marathon,

21.097 km Half Marathon, 10.5 km Run, 5 km Walk and 2 km Kids Run.

+66 22 362931. www.phuketmarathon.com

Baba Wedding 2014 •22-24 Jun 2014 @ Hongyok House, Phuket City

The 6th wedding ceremony in the 'Baba Peranakan' (Straits

Chinese) tradition sees couples dress in the style of 19th century

Chinese traders and well-to-do local Thai maidens. The two venues,

the Thai Hua Museum on Thalang Road and the Hongyok Mansion

on Thepkrasattri Road, were chosen as both mansions exemplify

Sino-Portuguese style. Packages for couples to marry during the

festival cost 50,000 Baht.

+66 81 691 1955. www.phuketbaba.com

Summer Camp •30 Jun-11 Jul 2014 @ Phuket International Academy, Thalang

Rock 'n Roll Summer Camp features the Phuket Academy of

Performing Arts in one of two sessions. Activities include gleesome,

bands, dance, visual and performing arts. Participants will perform

live, do photo and video shoots and make rock T-shirts, posters and

banners. From June 30 to July 4 and July 7 to 11. +66 84 304 2587.

www.facebook.com/PhuketAcademyOfPerformingArts

Multihull Solutions Regatta •10-13 Jul 2014 @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club

Asia’s largest gathering of multihulls. Join the Racing or Cruising

Division of this multihull-only regatta for exciting sailing, spectacular

scenery and great FUN on and off the water. www.acyc.asia

Professional Tennis •12-26 Jul 2014 @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC), Thalang

Chang ITF Pro Circuit 2014. Athletes from countries worldwide

playing professional tennis in Phuket. The week-long event is part of

the series of tournaments run by the International Tennis Federation

in the ITF Women's Circuit. www.thanyapura.com

Phuket Raceweek Regatta •16-20 Jul 2014 @ Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2014. 4 days of racing and 5

nights of parties. Usually sees 35-40 boats from all over Asia, and 400-

500 international participants. www.phuketraceweek.com

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Off PhuketBun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival •1-30 Jun 2014 @ Loei

Dan Sai District Offi ce +66 4289 1266. www.tourismthailand.org

Ordination Parade on Elephant Back•7-8 Jun 2014 @ Surin

TAT Surin Tel. +66 44514447. www.tourismthailand.org

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2014 •15 Jun-15 Aug 2014 @ Bangkok

TAT Bangkok +66 22505500. www.tourismthailand.org

Street Festival •Jul 2014 (dates to be announced) @ Kathu

Kathu Cultural Street Festival showcases the heritage of one of

Phuket's oldest communities. Light and sound show, exhibitions,

handicrafts and local food. +66 76 321500. www.kathucity.go.th

Triathlon Training Camp •23-31 Aug 2014 @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC), Thalang

Thanyapura Triathlon Super Camp. Train alongside some of the best

professionals in the world. Coaching team led by Jürgen Zäck.Cost

from 33,800 baht. +66 76 336 000 www.thanyapura.com

Cultural Festival •Aug (dates to be announced) @ around Phuket

Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival is an important merit-making event

for ethnic Chinese. Ghosts, released from hell for the month, are

appeased with off erings – turtle cakes being the most popular.

+66 7621 1036, +66 7621 2213. www.tourismthailand.org/phuket

Anniversary Party •20 Sep 2014 @ Twinpalms Phuket

Twinpalms celebrates its 10th anniversary. Complimentary food and

sparkling wine from 8 to 9.30pm. Party carries on until late. Dress code

is 'Sexy White' and entry is free. For Lounge and VIP seating, contact

[email protected]. +66 7631 6500.

Vegetarian Festival •23 Sep-3 Oct 2014 @ Around Phuket

This Chinese festival originated hundreds of years ago when a

Chinese opera group fell ill with malaria. The idea of the nine-day

event is abstention – including no meat, alcohol, tobacco or sex –

to ensure good health and purify the mind and body. Ceremonies

include fi rewalking and body piercing. Early morning processions are

spectacular and usually gruesome. Participants puncture their cheeks

with various objects including knives and skewers and other items.

+66 81 569 9076. www.phuketvegetarian.com

Beach Games •14-23 Nov 2014 @ Patong and Karon beaches

The 4th Asian Beach Games includes air sports, aquatics, beach

handball, beach volleyball, body building, sailing, muay thai,

petanque, beach wrestling, beach kabaddi, beach basketball, beach

sepaktakraw, footvolley, jet ski, triathlon, water ski, beach soccer, fl ag

football, various extreme sports, sports climbing, modern pentathlon

and a variety of beach track & fi eld events.

www.phuketthailand2014.com.

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure

Kit Harington, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill,

Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, America

Ferrera

Hiccup and Toothless chart unmapped

territories and explore new worlds. They

discover a secret ice cave, home to hundreds

of wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon

Rider – and fi nd themselves at the centre

of a battle to protect the peace. They unite

to stand up for what they believe, for only

together do they have the power to change

the future of both men and dragons.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTIONGenre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, T.J. Miller,

Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia

Myles, Titus Welliver

An automobile mechanic and his daughter

make a discovery that brings down the

Autobots and Decepticons – and a paranoid

government offi cial – on them.

EDGE OF TOMORROWGenre: Action, Sci-Fi

Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Lara Pulver, Bill

Paxton, Jeremy Piven, Charlotte Riley,

Jonas Armstrong

Lt. Col. Bill Cage has never seen combat

when he's dropped into a suicide mission.

Killed within minutes, he fi nds himself

thrown into a time loop – forcing him into

same brutal combat over and over, fi ghting

and dying again and again. But with each

battle, his skill increases, alongside Special

Forces warrior Rita Vrataski. And, as they

take the fi ght to the aliens, each encounter

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Times & dates of events are subject to change.

Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

Regular EventsACYC Ao Chalong Yacht Club Race Series 1. Race 7 is on 1 June,

Race 8 on 15 June. All are welcome to sail. Regular Friday night get-

together and Lucky Draw. Non-members welcome. www.acyc.asia

PIWC Phuket International Women's Club Monthly meetings:

Committee - 1st Thursday, Meet & Greet - 2nd Thursday. Lunch - 3rd

Thursday. Coff ee Morning - 4th Thursday. All welcome; registration is

essential. +66 76 316711. [email protected]. www.phuketiwc.com

IBAP The International Business Association of Phuket Regular

meeting is on the 2nd Friday of each month.

[email protected]. www.ibap-phuket.org

Mr Live Wire Free computer clinic Windows, internet, tablet, phone,

TV, or just about anything computer-related. Every Sunday, 10am at

NEW VENUE Baketastic in Kathu (opposite Krung Thai Bank).

Lions Club Lions Club of Patong Beach Monthly meeting &

fellowship dinner, 2nd Tuesday each month. +66 81 374 2088. info@

lions-club-patong.org. www.lions-club-patong.org

GOMS Grumpy Old Men's Society A grumpy but happy group

of local gentleman gathers every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month.

[email protected].

Cricket / Rugby Outrigger Hotels /Twenty Cricket League at ACG

Cricket Ground Matches every Sunday 9am. Touch rugby Wednesday

evenings. www.phuketcricketgroup.com / www.acgphuket.com.

ACYC Ao Chalong Yacht Club Youth Sail Training in state-of-the-art

dinghies. Bring your kids to learn to sail. Healthy, active, fun. For details

contact [email protected].

Entertainment June Choices

Live music Friday @ The Speakeasy Phuket, Royal phuket Marina.

Any plans for tonight? What about drinks at The Speakeasy Phuket,

Live Music Friday begins at 7pm. Happy Hour every night 6-9pm.

Friday jazz nights @ Boathouse, Kata. Special menu paired with

wines to the sounds of Jazz trio every Friday evening – Enjoy magical

sunsets while sipping one of their signature cocktails.

Jazz dining room @ Horn Grill Steakhouse, Kata. Live jazz to

accompany your meal in classic European ambience. Great wine cellar.

Resident DJs @ Diamond Beachclub, Surin. Resident DJs go for

melodic remixes rather than the monotonous stuff . Whether it’s a rare

disco remix from the old Studio 54 or Deep House music sets – you'll

dancing all night long.

Thursday night show & live band @ Laimai Courtyard Restaurant,

Patong. Thursday nights enjoy a special show and live music in this

open-air restaurant. Thai and International seafood dishes.

Live music entertainment @ KEE Sky Lounge, Patong. Live music daily

(except Sunday). Trendy new fusion fi nger food, full dinner or relax with

Eurasian tapas and a brand new selection of creative cocktails.

Live music @ The Surface Restaurant & Bar, Patong. Soothing live

music in this open air rooftop restaurant and bar. Cocktails, wines, slow

grill dishes – and breathaking sunsets.

Live piano music @ Living Room, Kata. Live piano music in the

garden terrace or on the outdoor deck by the sea. Meals, cocktails and

fi ne dining in airconditioned comfort.

Barbie Army @ Irish Times Pub, Patong. Live Music every Friday night

- come discover why everyone loves Barbie Army Band!

Live music & cheap beer @ Rom Dee, Phuket City. Small venue, live

music every night & cheap beer. Gets busy, but laid-back approach.

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Krua La Poon10am-3pm. In Sam Kong area, Prachat Uthit 1 Road, Phuket City.

An open air Thai nort hern style restaurant in Sam Kong. Serves a selection of dishes from Nort hern Thailand . An absolute must try is their signature dish 'Kao Soi' (yellow noodle in a spicy coconut curry, served with pickles, red onion , chili oil , a piece of lime). Crispy pork ribs, nort hern sausage and tasty 'Nam Prik Ong' pork with a spicy tomato sauce , served with fresh vegetables on the side , is a must to try.

We all know one of those places… they never advertise but they’re busy. Why? ‘Word of mouth’. People tell their friends, “You must try..” and the

word spreads. In this monthly column, we spread the word further about the great-value nooks and crannies that we know about on Phuket.

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Mee Ao-kae (Ao-kae Noodle).10 am-3pm. Phoonphol Road at the

beginning of Soi 3 on the left.

This restaurant has pass ed the test of time and is well known among locals. Opens late and closes early. Its signature dish is Mee Ao-kae (Ao kae noodles) - the Hokkien noodle or Phuket white rice noodles, stir-fried with eggs to give them a rich taste . It's cheap and a great way to get a typical taste of Phuket.

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Rimtang Restaurant9am-5pm. On Thung Kha Rd near the Satree

Phuket School, Phuket City.

Rimtang is very popular with locals. Serving excellent quality Thai food and local Phuket food . This is the best place for Mango and Sticky Rice . Also don't forget to try Mee Hoon Kra Dook Moo - dry rice noodle topped with fried onions, served with a clear soup and pork ribs. Aside from the food , Rimtang also has a shop selling a wide range of local snacks and souvenirs. k t

Tell us about your favourite little bar or restaurant & we'll include it in

'Word of Mouth'. Email details to: [email protected] your favourite little bar or restaurant & we'll include it in

Raya Thai Cuisine10am-11pm. On Dibuk road, next to the

bridge, Phuket City.

The restaurant is in an old Sini-Colonial Building. Two stories full of diners. The decoration will made you feel like you've gone back in time to the early 1900s. Their food is good value , with signature dishes Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Ploo (a bowl of crabmeat curry served with rice vermicelli) and Moo Hong (Sweet and juicy steamed pork belly).

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Hua Soi 10am-10pm. Chaofa Road East, next to Chalong Police Station.

A busy, well-known spot amongst locals, Hua Soi or 'Top of the Road' serves terrifi c Thai food at great value . The place is small and modest and it might be diffi cult to get a table , but it's wort h the wait. Favourites include Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Tom Yung Gung (Spicy & sour soup with prawns), Pad Thai , Panang Gai (a not -so-spicy Thai chicken curry) & Deep Fried Fish with Salt. Great place to get a take away meal!

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DaVinci Yacht Charters prides itself not only on the quality and cleanliness of our fl eet 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 fl eet is fully equipped to international standards with all the necessary safety equipment from life jackets to life rafts.

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

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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.

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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 magnifi cent 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 fl ybridge 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.

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USEFUL INFO tables 2014

Ko Thaphao Noi (Phuket) Predicted heights of water in metres above lowest low water Source: Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy

JUNE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 231 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.52 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.33 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.14 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.95 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.76 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.77 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.68 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.89 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0

10 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.411 2.0 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.712 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.4 2.9 3.3 3.4 3.2 2.8 2.3 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.4 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.0 3.013 2.7 2.2 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.4 2.0 2.6 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.2 2.7 2.1 1.4 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.114 3.0 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.8 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.1 2.6 1.9 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.2 2.8 3.115 3.1 2.9 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.7 2.3 2.9 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.0 2.4 1.7 1.1 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.4 2.816 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.5 3.0 3.4 3.5 3.3 2.8 2.2 1.5 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.417 2.9 3.1 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.6 3.1 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.6 2.0 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.5 2.018 2.5 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.719 2.1 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.520 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.421 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.522 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.823 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.124 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.425 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.626 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.827 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.0 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.5 2.8 2.928 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.8 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.7 2.929 2.9 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.2 3.3 3.1 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.830 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.2 2.8 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.7

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JULY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 231 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.52 2.8 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.0 2.7 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.33 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.04 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.85 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.76 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.67 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.68 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.89 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.1

10 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.6 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.511 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.1 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.0 2.912 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.7 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.1 2.7 3.0 3.113 2.9 2.5 2.0 1.4 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.6 2.2 2.9 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.0 2.4 1.7 1.0 0.7 0.7 1.1 1.7 2.3 2.8 3.114 3.2 2.9 2.4 1.8 1.3 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.7 2.4 3.0 3.5 3.6 3.4 2.9 2.2 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.7 1.2 1.8 2.5 3.015 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.9 1.3 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.5 3.5 3.2 2.6 1.9 1.3 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.4 2.0 2.616 3.0 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.5 2.1 2.7 3.2 3.4 3.3 3.0 2.4 1.7 1.1 0.8 0.8 1.1 1.6 2.217 2.7 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.2 1.6 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.818 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.619 2.0 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.520 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.521 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.722 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.023 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.224 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.525 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.726 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.1 2.8 2.4 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.6 2.8 2.927 2.7 2.3 1.9 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.6 2.1 1.6 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.8 2.928 2.8 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.2 3.2 2.9 2.4 1.8 1.3 1.0 0.9 1.2 1.7 2.2 2.6 2.929 3.0 2.7 2.4 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.3 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.830 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.1 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.3 1.8 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.7 2.2 2.731 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.4 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.8 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.5

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The racing is always competitive.

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The superfast Firefl y's in action at last year's regatta.

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek is famous for its parties.

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JAMES BOND IS.& KOH PANYI

Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (4th Edition)

KOH PHING KAN (JAMES BOND ISLAND)Made famous by the fi lming of the James Bond movie “The

Man with the Golden Gun”, this island is now a major tourist

attraction, visited by hundreds, sometimes thousands, of

people daily.

Most come by bus then longtail boat from Phang Nga, so it is

best visited before 10:30 am or in the late afternoon, assuming

you want to avoid the crowds. Koh Phing Kan has a stunning

lagoon and some interesting rock formations, though it is no

more impressive than many other islands in the area which

the day tours ignore.

Scores of food and souvenirs vendors come from Koh Pan Yi to

set up stalls on the island during the day. A 500 baht per person

fee is levied by the Park Rangers when going ashore.

Rocks in the channelA submerged rock, one not appearing

on many charts, lurks in the channel

between Koh Yang and Koh Daeng Yai.

It lies just under the surface at low tide

and has been hit many, many times. Beware!

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KOH DAENG YAI19 miles from Yacht Haven

A

The best anchorage in this group is found in the channel

between Koh Raya Ring and Koh Daeng Yai. This is an

exceptionally beautiful place to awaken in the morning, when

sunlight strikes the sheer rock cliff s of Daeng Yai.

The anchorage can be approached either from the south, via

the channel formed by Koh Yang and Koh Daeng Yai, or from

the southeast, passing east of Koh Yang, distinctive due its

high, thin column of rock, visible from far south.

There is a convenient transit approaching from the southeast,

lining up Koh Lolo and Koh Khai to avoid the sand bars.

Good holding is available on a muddy bottom in 5-8 metres.

The sandbank east of the anchorage is very shallow and

almost dries at low tide. There is a current of up to 2 knots in

the channel, strongest at ebb tide.

The lagoon on the north side of Koh Phing Kan can be entered

by dinghy at high tide; otherwise access is possible by dinghy

at most tides via the jetty on the southwest side.

KOH YANG18 miles from Yacht Haven

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This is a delightful, well-sheltered anchorage on a small bay

facing south with good holding on a muddy bottom in 4-5

metres. Approach from the deep channel on an easterly

heading, taking care to avoid the shallow bank approximately

600 metres south of the anchorage which often has a bamboo

stake to show its position.

There is a small community of thatched houses on the beach

and a restaurant where coconuts, fi sh, crabs or prawns can

often be bought from the villagers who maintain temporary

fi shing houses here.

Again, if moving north from here, beware of the rock that

lurks beneath the surface at all tides in the passage between

Koh Yang and Koh Daeng Yai (see chart).

PHOTO COURTESY OF HELICAM.ASIA James Bond Island

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The 4th Edition of Southeast Asia Pilot contains a further

eight anchorages on Koh Yao alone. To fi nd out how/where

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Store or Google Play.

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Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (4rd Edition)

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KOH PAN YI22 miles from Yacht Haven

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Koh Pan Yi, otherwise known as Sea Gypsy Village, is built

almost entirely on stilts over water to the south of the

sheer cliff s of the island. The people here are really Muslim

fi shermen, not Sea Gypsies as the tourist name suggests. The

nearest real Sea Gypsies live far south on Phuket Island.

The approach from the south is clearly marked by a light

structure on a small rocky islet at the river entrance and the

course to the village is straight. Favour the right side, if any,

to stay in deeper water. Anchor in 4-9 metres to the east of

the village, taking care to avoid the many fl oating cages

used for raising fi sh.

There are dinghy landings, many restaurants and souvenir

shops in the village, which is usually packed with up to 3,000

tourists during the lunch period, but is quiet and peaceful

in the late afternoon and evening.

Further north on the east side of Khao Khian are cave

drawings dating far back, perhaps to Neanderthal times.

West of Khao Khian is a shallow mangrove river that

meanders through rocky outcrops and past an awesome

sheer cliff . This river eventually leads through Tham Lot cave

approximately three miles from the village. Depths make this

only suitable for small speedboats and dinghies. Local tour

operators are frequently seen racing up and down this river

and can indicate where the deeper water is found. Keep to

the outside of blind corners and keep a good lookout for

speeding tour boats.

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PHANG NGA

Koh Panyi BILL O’LEARY

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Not too many years ago, Phuket’s multihull

regatta secured its sponsorship due to Phuket’s

booming property market and, at the same

time, incorporated an event-within-an-event,

the Corsair Cup, paying homage to a sizeable

fl eet of Vietnam-built Corsair trimarans joining

the local boats.

Phuket’s property boom ended, the sponsorship was no more and the Corsairs disappeared. But Asia’s biggest gathering of multihull sailing boats (catamarans

and trimarans) continued, thanks to the Ao Chalong Yacht Club’s (ACYC) dogged determination, and even established its own niche as the sailor’s regatta – a ‘regatta without frills’.

This year, major sponsorship is back thanks to Multihull Solutions – and so are the Corsairs, represented in Phuket by Multihull Solutions. At this stage, three Corsairs have confi rmed entry and a fourth is available for charter at roughly half price (see box feature for details).

This year’s regatta, to be held from 10-13 July out of ACYC’s superb waterside premises, has been renamed the Multihull Solutions Regatta, in recognition of its Title Sponsor, and promises to be one of the best yet – with a few more frills than in recent years, but remaining true to its roots as the ‘sailor’s regatta’.

Described by Multihull Solutions’ Asia general manager, Andrew de Bruin, as “the best value for money sailing event in the region”, the organisers are keen to attract cruising multihulls – whether visiting Phuket or based here – to take part. But cruising yachts are traditionally reluctant to join in regattas, perhaps fearing that their skills are not up to the task – or that racing is simply too much like hard work.

The Corsairsare back!

MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS REGATTA

One-design Firefl ys - in a class of their own

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Cruisers listen up! It need not be so… “We’re particularly keen to see cruising yachts join in and we plan to tailor the regatta’s courses to suit the boats that enter,” said Andrew. He might have gone on to say that this regatta is a cruising yachtie’s dream… three days sailing around the picturesque islands scattered off Chalong Bay with a bunch of like-minded people, gathering at the yacht club bar afterwards to regale each other with tall tales of their exploits over a few cold beers – what more could you want?

But what about all that tacking and gybing up and down the race track? Well, Andrew did say “…we plan to tailor the regatta’s courses to suit the boats…” so cruisers who dust of their yachts and drag them out of the marina, or charter an available cruising yacht at great low season rates, can expect to forget the hard work and go for some relaxed, fun racing around the islands. Then join in the party!

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MultihullSolutionsRegattaPhuket

To enter online, go towww.acyc.asia/regattas/multihull-regatta

Yachts for charterCorsair 28 (Shanghai Baby/ Skylight) – fast racing trimaran off ered for half price! US$2000 (approx. THB 65,000) for BOTH Multihull Solutions Regatta AND Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. Incredible bargain! Contact [email protected] for details.

Firefl y (Mamba) – Price on request. Contact [email protected]

About Multihull SolutionsFollowing Multihull Solutions’ success in Australia and

New Zealand, the company expanded its operations

to Southeast Asia in early 2014 with its Thailand offi ce

based in Phuket’s Boat Lagoon. The company is the

exclusive distributor of Fountaine Pajot and Catana

Catamarans in Southeast Asia and also represents

Corsair Marine, Sunreef Yachts, TAG Yachts, NEEL

Trimarans and Privilège Catamarans. Contact

Andrew de Bruin, [email protected]

MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS REGATTA

Cruising yachts welcome

Entry fees4,500 THB boat entry including skipper

2,000 THB per crew member

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The Royal Coastal Journey@Royal Phuket Marina

Miami Beach Part y @ Bliss Beach ClubPhotos by Max TIVERNE

Su-Mei Yu at Mom Tri's Kitchen@ Villa Royale Phuket Key to

Thai Food Treasure Box

From Runway to Realway Workshop” by NARS @ JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

Pigeons and the Bookworms Part y@ Laguna Phuket

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PAUL ROPP . SHOP TILL YOU DROP

From a humble small shop in Bali when there was

literally no fashion there at the time, Paul started

to make his mark with design and vision. One-by-

one, store-by-store, you were not in Bali without

purchasing a Paul Ropp design. During that

period, when many others procrastinate, Paul was

making a showing without anybody knowing, not

with words, but with relentless hard work.

Shop till you Drop

Today the Paul Ropp stamp of design stands for

itself. So many articles over the years have been

written about Paul Ropp, the man on the scene.

What’s fashion got to do with it? Mr. individual,

the amazing Paul Ropp, clothing for the naked

feel, on and on, and so the legend grows and

grows. So what’s the story behind this self-made

entrepreneur? Success is already there, what more

to prove? Simple, if he stops he dies. Once it’s

done, it’s done. Creating is a source of youth and

Paul is forever young, moving and grooving, here

there and everywhere, making his mark. To keep

up with Paul is a job in itself and for many in the

industry, the question is always, what’s he going

to come up with next?

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PAUL ROPP . SHOP TILL YOU DROP

Paul Ropp Shop

Royal Phuket Marina 0 7636 0859 | Surin Gallery 08 0538 1976

www.paulropp.com

This year it was Paul Ropp furniture in a dazzling new

concept, plus more to be had as the future unfolds. 2b

or not 2b, that is the apartment number, whether to ring

the bell or knock at the door. But not with Paul; the door

is always open. From that humble beginning to a full-on

international invasion with 25 stores to date. Airports,

malls you name it; import and export and the wind cries

Paul Ropp.

Chow mein, Salvador Bali...

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About Executive Chef Aaron HooperAward winning Chef Aaron was honoured as the Top Chef in Thailand 2008-2010 by HAPA (Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards) and has been nominated for the same award every year since . He has been named in Thailand Tatler's Best Restaurants Guide in each and every year since arriving in Thailand in 2002, receiving scores of 10 and 9 for his innovative cuisine . Early in his culinary career, he worked in Switzerland under renowned French Chef Fabrice Stephany. In 2000, he att ended the esteemed New England Culinary Institute , earning an Associate's Degree in Culinary Art s and graduating at the top of his class. This positioned him for a job back on the west coast in one of the top fi ve restaurants in San Francisco, the Wolfgang Puck- part nered restaurant, Hawthorne Lane . 10 years ago, in part nership with the late-great Tom McNamara, he opened the iconic Joe's Downstairs and the rest is history. Garnering impressive reviews from publications such as The Bangkok Post, Elle , Sawasdee , Big Chili , BK magazine , The New York Times, Prestige Magazine and Gourmet to name just a few. Catch him if you can nightly in the restaurant at Joe's Downstairs.

JOE'S DOWNSTAIRS

For more information, contact:

Joe’s Downstairs +66 76 618245, +66 76618246

www.joesdownstairs.com

with Shiitake Mushroom/Bacon and Leek

Ragout, Whole Grain Mustard Emulsion

and Light Arugula Pesto

Pan Seared Phuket

White Snapper

INGREDIENTS for the fi sh: 165gm each 2 fresh white

snapper fi llets (skin-on); Salt to taste.

Method: Season fi sh with salt on both sides to taste. Pan sear

on high heat with 2 tbsps of grape seed oil, skin side down until

just crispy. Move the pan with the fi sh to an oven preheated to

230°C. Cook until just cooked through approx. 6-7 minutes.

INGREDIENTS for the ragout:200gm thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms

4 strips of high quality bacon, chopped small

½ stalk of leek thinly sliced

3 crushed cloves of garlic (peel-on)

Salt & pepper to taste.

Method: Cook the chopped bacon in a pan over medium heat

until crispy and fat has rendered out. Reserve half the fat in the

pan and place the cooked bacon on a paper towel. In the same

INGREDIENTS for the whole grain mustard emulsion:

Juice of 1 fresh yellow lemon

Juice of ½ fresh orange

1.5 tsp honey

2 tbsp whole grain mustard

INGREDIENTS for the light arugula pesto:

½ cup milk

2 cloves of garlic peeled

175 gm wild arugula

1 egg yolk

¾ cup exra virgin olive oil

Salt to taste

Method: Place all ingredients EXCEPT the olive oil in a medium

stainless steel mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking

vigorously until the sauce forms an emulsion and develops the

desired medium-thick consistency. If the sauce is still thin keep

whisking in oil until it thickens. Taste and season with salt to taste.

Extra virgin olive oil

Lemon juice to taste

Salt to taste

Method: Simmer the garlic over low heat in the milk until soft.

Discard the milk. Poach the arugula in salted water until it changes

to a vibrant shade of green (approx. 1 minute); instantly remove and

shock in a bowl of iced water. When suffi ciently chilled, press the

water out of the arugula with your hands and discard the water. Place

the poached arugula and the softened garlic in a blender. Blend the

ingredients while slowly pouring in the olive oil through the top of

the blender lid. Taste and add a squeeze of lemon and salt to taste.

To plate the dishSpoon the mushroom ragout evenly onto two white plates. Rest

the fi sh fi llets on top of the ragout, crispy skin side up. Spoon the

whole grain mustard emulsion, beginning close to the fi sh and

draping outward. Drip the desired amount of the arugula pesto in

a line away from the fi sh.

Sit, eat and enjoy!

pan with the bacon fat add the thinly sliced leek and crushed garlic

cloves and cook until tender, then add the shiitake mushrooms to

the pan and cook until soft. Remove the garlic cloves. You can at

this stage add a touch of chicken stock or heavy cream to moisten

the ragout. Add back the cooked bacon and season with salt and

pepper to taste.

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

Baluchi Indian

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. Baluchi Karon opens 18:30 to 23:30 every day except

Saturdays.

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

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74-75 Moo 5 Vichitsongkram Rd., Talat Yai, Amphur Muang, Phuket

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Chino Chinese/Thai

Daily 10am-10pm | +66 76 307154

Chino restaurant opened in February 2012. You'll fi nd this Fusion

South Chinese cuisine at Central Festival Phuket on the 1st fl oor. It's

easy to fi nd us, easy to take a seat, easy to order and easy to relax.

Fusion means unusual; it means a fresh look to South-Chinese

cuisine with a great menu to get your appetite going! Chino serves

salads with fragrant spices, soups, duck, pork, beef and chicken,

shrimp pies and wontons, seafood and lobster, rice and noodles,

diff erent combinations of vegetables, great desserts, a huge

selection of cocktails, whiskies, brandies, spirits, aperitifs, wines and

tea – all at reasonable prices. Choose too from a variety of Thailand’s

local dishes, prepared with the freshest ingredients: spicy salads,

mixed meat sate, soups Tom Yam Goong and Tom Ka Gai, Tod Man

Goong, Khao Phad Phuket, Phuket Spring Roll, etc.

Chino is one of the most cosy places to eat in Phuket. Come along

and take a picture at the 'golden' cage or with our nice big bearcat.

On the coast road just north of Patongwww.baanrimpa.com

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Baan Rim Pa Thai

Daily 12pm-midnight | +66 76 340789, +66 76 341768

'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter

how good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it.

Baan Rim Pa is one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with a

reputation stretching much further. It's perched on a cliff , with

teak fl oors and the swish of the surf ‘downstairs’. There are some

restaurants that just encapsulate the word ‘romantic’ and here, with

Tommy Doyle playing classics on his grand piano, the sea breeze

and the delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House

by the Sea is one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket.

On a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa

prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an

ambience second to none and the most spectacular

views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is the winner of the

prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence nine

years in succession.

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The pier at Chalong Bay (next to Kan Eang @pier)www.vsetrestaurant.com, [email protected]

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VSET Modern Western Cuisine

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

VSET is a "restaurant at its extraordinary best". VSET, pronounced

"Vi-Sate", in Thai means "extraordinary".

It's the fi rst gastronomic restaurant at Chalong pier and has a

naturally-thatched roof, quaint interior and an open kitchen where

you can see Master Chef Ronnie Macuja and his talented team at

work. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor seating, this intimately

proportioned venue serves up delicious fare in a homey atmosphere.

Multi-award winning chef Ronnie's creations combine established

methods with local fl are and creativity producing a stellar menu.

Notable dishes include: Phuket lobster salad, Foie gras parfait, Cognac-

fl amed Lobster bisque, Australian lamb cutlet, Red snapper steak and

Honey-glazed pork belly. These only touch the surface, while a fi ne

wine list adds an essential touch and a tantalising selection of

desserts rounds it all off . VSET is centered on the palate, but it's how

everything fi ts together that makes this a truly extraordinary place.

The pier of Chalong Baywww.kaneang-pier.com, [email protected]

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Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai

Kan Eang, meaning "feel at ease", invites you to unwind with the

soothing sounds of the sea & a stunning view of Chalong Bay. Savour

freshly caught seafood, Thai delights & selected Japanese dishes.

Kan Eang@pier is more than a restaurant, it's a destination.

Originally called Kan Eang 1, it has been preparing great seafood

dishes for more than 30 years and has long been a favourite among

locals and visitors from around the world. Kan Eang@pier continues

the tradition of satisfying any palate with its selected fresh seafood

and local specialities.

Kan Eang@pier has the fl exibility to cater for everything from

intimate dinners to special events and large banquets.

Its friendly and attentive staff and seaside seating in an idyllic setting

off er a relaxing and pleasant dining experience day or night. Enjoy a

panoramic view of the yacht harbour and nearby islands.

Daily 10.30am-11pm | +66 83 173 1187, +66 76 381212

Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff www.capesienna.com, [email protected]

40E5

Plum Restaurant / Vanilla Sky

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

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 redefi nes 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.

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

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

Mediterranean Tapas BarMediterranean Tapas Bar

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

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Nikita’s International/Thai/Seafood

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

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.

Time means nothing at Nikita's on peaceful Rawai Beach. The

well-trained team off ers 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-fi red pizzas − along with a selection of over 50

quality wines, cool cocktails, icy cold beers, English draught cider,

delicious fruit shakes, an excellent coff ee menu and service with a

smile – is a winner with visitors as well as the many locals who make

Nikita's a second home.

Dine or relax under the sala, at garden tables or outdoors by the

sea. Great food, great music, great wine, great friends… Nikita’s.

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Long-awaited by mid-island residents, Royal Phuket Marina's boardwalk has come alive and promises to be a unique place to drink and dine ‘à la St Tropez’. We started our ‘marina evening’ at The Speakeasy – a name that conjures up 1920s-30s prohibition in the USA, when alcohol was illegal. Speakeasies blossomed and, unlike the traditional bars, welcomed men and women who wanted a few drinks, to listen to live music and to dance. Why “speakeasy”? Well, originally it was because pre-prohibition unlicensed USA bartenders would tell their customers to “speak easy” when ordering their alcohol.

Of course, there’s nothing dodgy about Phuket’s Speakeasy at Royal Phuket Marina’s boardwalk – but it does conjure up images of an Al Capone hangout; you almost expect Eliot Ness and his ‘Untouchables’ to burst through the doors.

HAPPY HOUR & LIVE MUSIC!Join the classiest happy hour on the island•

Daily 6pm - 9pm•

50% off cocktails, local beers & selected wines•

Live music every Friday 7pm - 10pm•

Pasta Basta not only brings another dimension to waterside dining at Royal Phuket Marina, but off ers something unique to Phuket: Design your own pasta dish.

As for the environment, JOBI designers’ Pui has employed her creative talents creating an ‘industrial’ feel; a long communal dining table occupies the centre of the restaurant, surrounded by high level dining ‘à deux’ tables. The décor is simple, creating the kind of unassuming atmosphere you could expect from a chic Milan city-centre eatery.

Back to that do-it-yourself pasta. If you’re like me, this kind of thing doesn’t generally appeal BUT, once we got stuck into it, there’s no denying it’s a great way to go. Take a few minutes to work out how to do it, check with your host Cathy Masson if you’re not sure what goes with what, then dive in and create your own mouthwatering experience.

My choice: penne with (base sauce) olive oil, (ingredients) scallops and mussels and (additional condiments) garlic and white truffl e oil. I’m a genius! OK, the fact that the ingredients were top quality and the chef clearly knows a thing or two may have contributed to

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This atmosphere is thanks to interior designer Pui (of JOBI designers) who, with her eye for detail, has done an amazing job of recreating the authentic ‘speakeasy’ environment.

The Speakeasy is managed by Cathy Masson – one of Phuket’s best known restaurateurs whose unique ‘The Wall’ in Rawai was one of the south island’s favourite eateries in the late 90s.

What is The Speakeasy about? Well, lounge around with friends on one of the luxurious sofas, soaking up the atmosphere with a perfect gin & tonic or a cocktail from the extensive menu. Or sip a malt whisky accompanied by a good cigar outside on the boardwalk. It’s perfect for informal meetings and briefi ngs too, with a private area in the back behind the central island bar (but no, there isn’t a door into a back alley – that would be just a bit TOO authentic).

And anywhere that limits its selection of gins to Hendricks, Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray has my vote!

my enjoyment of the best pasta meal I’ve eaten for as long as I can remember. My dining companion went against Cathy’s advice and selected smoked salmon and Parma ham – two of her favourite tastes – as her two main ingredients and said it was divine. Just goes to show: when you’re in the driving seat you can buck convention happily.

But, if you prefer to stay within the bounds of convention, feel free to go for one of the ‘Classic Creations’, where the chef does all the work. But you’ll be missing out.

Around the edges of our pasta creations, we ordered garlic bread, bruschetta and a fresh salmon salad. The former were as you’d expect, the latter simply heavenly. All was washed down with a very drinkable Santa Helena Cabernet Sauvignon and followed by desserts from nearby Les Anges bakery.

Pasta Basta is quite simply fi rst-rate waterside dining with no pretentions – just impeccably sourced and prepared ingredients and excellent service from a team that never stops smiling and is obviously happy at work. My companion’s question, “When can we come back?” says it all.

CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA!Always wanted to create your own pasta? In • our pasta bar you can choose the ingredients you want to make your pasta individual. Give your creative streak a try by visiting Pasta Basta at Royal Phuket Marina.

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HowardDigby-Johns

THE GREEN MAN

you don’t have to worry about the government and bureaucracy

being a ‘partner’ in your life.

I've never found anywhere freer in which to do business in all my

extensive travels. Of course, there are negatives, but if you enjoy the

business freedom of Phuket, then you shouldn’t whine about the

lack of rules and law enforcement. But on balance, it's a great place

to do business.

Do you have family with you? Khun Nui and I have been

together now for 15 years and I have two daughters and a son from

previous relationships. Two of my kids are grown up and settled in

relationships and good jobs, and my youngest daughter Vikki, who

starred in the pantomime on stage at The Green Man a few years

ago, is pursuing Film Studies in London.

What car do you drive? I used to have a BMW, but recently we

traded it in for the 'Battle Wagon’ – a Suzuki van that we can use to

carry all the shopping back from Makro!

What social activities and charities are you involved with? In

addition to Freemasonry, I attend the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dining

events. But the pub is our main social life, with weekly wine tastings,

quizzes, salsa dancing and singing practices. Then there's our Saint

George Evening and Burn’s Night and various theatrical events.

How do you evaluate success? I've found myself to be extremely

happy recently and I think it’s because I keep busy doing

something that I very much enjoy… running The Green Man. I'm

now in my sixties and I think it’s a privilege to still be occupied with

work and dealing with people that one enjoys.

What do you think the future holds for you? I'm currently writing

two books; one is a sort of history of the world in seven separate

books, with chapters written by ‘voices’ from the past such as Karl

Marx and King Solomon. I'm also writing my memoires of being

a consultant all over the globe. As I'm still doing some overseas

consultancy assignments, this latter book won’t be published until

I fi nally retire from that sort of work – because it ‘pulls no punches’

about the consultancy business!

Where are you from? I grew up and went to school in the famous

English naval city of Plymouth in Devon and then to the University

of Surrey from 1964 to 1969, studying Hotel Management.

When did you fi rst visit Phuket? I fi rst came to Phuket about 20

years ago to scuba dive. I discovered Mom Tri’s Boathouse, which I

thought was wonderful and so started staying there each time that

I took a break in Phuket from my work around the region.

Why did you move to Phuket? My career involved business

consultancy working around the world for Price Waterhouse.

Specifi cally, I became the World Firm Partner responsible for Central

America, the West Indies, Africa and India and so I was looking for

a base in which to live while I travelled extensively doing my job.

I looked at Goa and the Windies, but Phuket seemed to off er the

most wonderful lifestyle and at great value too, so I opted to make

it my home.

While I loved staying at the Boathouse, I decided to buy a house in

Phuket in 1997 and I still live there.

Tell us how The Green Man came into being When Price

Waterhouse merged with Coopers and Lybrand in 2001, I decided

to take a ‘golden handshake’ and retire from the company. I had

always thought that Phuket ought to have the sort of English-style

country pub for local residents in which I personally would like to

drink. So with my partner Khun Nui, we found a great piece of land

at the base of Kata Hill and decided to build our own faux-Tudor

pub and restaurant there.

Why did you call it The Green Man? I've always been interested

in cultural and religious history and had discovered the Pagan

God known as ‘The Green Man’ many years before. He's the

embodiment of re-birth and fertility and is celebrated with dancing

around the May-Pole (in fact a huge phallic symbol) on May 1st

every year. I decided to open The Green Man pub on May 1st 2001.

The Green Man is the God of uncontrolled nature and he's the one

in charge of your being, when your conscious mind is not. I thought

that was an appropriate emblem for our pub as, after enjoying a

few ales, one may not be as in control as normal and so The Green

Man takes over your being!

I also built a replica of an Egyptian temple behind the pub; I spent

several years in Egypt studying its history and various cartouches

that are replicated on the temple walls. We use the temple for

various meetings, including that of a Phuket Masonic chapter, of

which I am currently the Master. We also stage theatrical events,

such as our famous Kiddies’ Pantomime each Boxing Day on the

stage, which we added into the temple.

How does doing business in Phuket compare with other places? The tremendous thing about doing business here is

the great freedom one has to try anything. Here we're largely

untrammeled by rules and regulations, unlike in the west, and so

Howard Digby-Johns is the larger-than-life

owner and landlord of the Green Man English

pub and restaurant in Chalong, as well as a

gourmand, wine lover, thespian, history buff

and Egyptologist… in fact a man of many parts!

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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 specifi cally for the sports of wakeboarding and water skiing. As such, a concrete walkway surrounds the lake

Cable Ski

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.

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

Where you can do this

Phuket Wake Park in Kathu. The Park situated beside a tropical garden with 410 metres long, 110 metres wide and two metres deep. All equipment is available for rent or you can bring your own. Open daily 7.30am - 11pm.

Anthem Wakepark in Thalang. The park is built on an existing natural fresh water lake of over 50,000 sqm. Restaurant, pro-shop, accommodation, excursion, free Wi-Fi and transfer services are also provided. Open daily 9am - 6.30pm

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set for optimal safety and is a very enjoyable cruising speed.

The venue provides all the equipment you'll need for rental. This includes wakeboards, water skis, gloves and vests. There are a variety of ways a beginner can start out and Cable Ski accommodates that. For their fi rst 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-fl ips and fl ying through the air to a cheering crowd.

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

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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 fi tness 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 confi dence. 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.

The set speed for open riding on the lake is 28 km/hr. This is set for optimal safety and is a very enjoyable cruising speed.

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Lemongrass founder, Bobby Duchowny, studied aromatherapy –

a healing art that promotes massage, when combined with specifi c

herb and spice oils, as a method to reduce stress, boost energy and

heal certain physical ailments – at the American Aromatherapy

Association.

Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic

farm in Petchaboon province and became interested in the natural

healing properties of Thai herbs and spices.

“I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many

popular Thai foods, as a medicine for stomach disorders and even

as a repellent for mosquitoes,” he recalls.

Bobby used lemon grass as his signature herb to create a line of

essential oils, face and body creams, shower gels and bath crystals,

which he and his wife Palita sold at Bangkok’s world-famous

Weekend Market.

What started, several years ago, as a modest enterprise has

blossomed into a successful operation off ering over 90 oils and

a wide range of body care products through many outlets, as

well as supplying many of Thailand’s top resorts and spas with

aromatherapy oils.

“Our advantage is that we produce the freshest spa products and our

stock is never kept longer than three months; using fresh spa products

can be likened to eating fresh food rather than processed food.”

Based on his years of experiences at some of the top spas in

Southeast Asia, Bobby has developed a full line of healthy skin care

products. For example, his hydrating face and body creams have

Lemongrass HouseTo visit this home of award-winning spa oils, creams, soaps and so many other exquisite products is a delight. The aromas are

enchanting. At Lemongrass, you can enjoy a spa treatment to sample and choose from their huge range, then take home your

choice to enjoy at your leisure. They even have a great range of kid’s spa products.

Daily 9am – 8pm: +66 76 271233

10/2 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83100www.lemongrasshouse.com

25 percent aloe vera, white orchid and cucumber extracts. And he’s

developed a revitalizing mineral muscle soak made from Andaman

Sea salt crystals, blended with white orchid and chamomile extracts,

to help draw out impurities and soothe and revive tense muscles.

“People are sensitive to diff erent scents at diff erent times of day.

It’s a good idea to get a variety of essential oils and experiment

with what smells and feels good to you,” he says. “Our aromatherapy

massage and body oils can be either uplifting or calming to the

spirit. They’re carefully balanced hand-blended oils created by

adding pure essential oils to nourishing, vitamin E enriched, sweet

almond and jojoba base oils.

Lemongrass has won many awards, including Condé Nast Hot List

2007, and has been featured in several top magazines, including

Time Magazine’s “Best of Asia”. According to Time, “If you want to

smell like no one else, try mixing a selection from the more than

90 natural scents at Lemongrass House.”

Lemongrass House is located in Cherngtalay and Surin Beach,

where you can buy their full range of spa products at modest

prices, making perfect gifts for friends and family who can enjoy the

aromatic scents of Asia in the privacy of their homes – no matter

where in the world they live.

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Chilled out by the soothing background music, I was fi lled with a

peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the warm traditional Sukko welcome of

the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’ – like ‘Loy Kratong’, where the idea is to fl oat

away past stresses and wish for luck and joy from that moment on

A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certifi ed Thai

Herbalist and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is off ered at

Sukko, in packages lasting from 2 to 4 hours. Each package has a

specifi c purpose and can be selected to suit your lifestyle or the

way you feel on the day. These herbal recipes and procedures have

been handed down through generations and are totally free of

petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the herbs

and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for

your treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be.

I was pampered with the “Be Balanced” package; a 3-hour experience

that left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This 3-treatment

combination began with 30 minutes in the steam room and the

Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric Body Scrub designed to soften

your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub was followed by Sukko

Synergy Body Massage (see description opposite).

“Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?” my therapist

asked me from time to time. “Mmm…perfect…” were the only

responses that seemed to suit how I felt.

Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique

concept: "Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Elements". For those

who want to exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fi tness

opportunities, including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self stretching),

a traditional Thai exercise or, for something more strenuous, try ‘Thai

Martial Arts’, a traditional and eff ective art of self-defense.

Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My fi rst feeling when I stepped through the impressive gates of

Sukko Spa was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in traditional Thai style and the spa design,

infl uenced by the ancient Siamese capital, creates a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind.

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Red Chili RestaurantThe philosophy behind Thai cuisine is that food is an everyday

medicine for health and longevity.

Rich in spices and medicinal herbs – with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal

and anti-infl ammatory benefi ts to name just a few – the Thai and

international buff et at Red Chili Restaurant promises a fun and

healthy dining experience with a view of Phuket’s Big Buddha and

the surrounding lush green scenery.

Lunch Buff et ( Daily 11am – 2pm) THB 220

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Natural hair extention •

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Deep conditioning treatment both hair and scalp•

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Hair cleansing support: Beautiful hair begins with clean hair and •

a clean scalp: Scalp therapy/Hair growth support. Our hair is the

most fragile, yet it is treated the harshest. Protect your hair with

our customised More Hair! Salon Hydro Therapy Treatments

formulated to restore balance and vital elements to the hair and

scalp for optimal hair growth. Our blends of powerful ingredients

along with our de-chlorinated water infused with Vitamin C

provide treatment plans to recover and nurture you, your hair and

your scalp back to health.

Hair colour support: Natural & organic hair colour, which are •

gentler on the hair, are available.

We do ''Special Occasion Styles'' for weddings, black tie events •

and proms.

Daily 11am – 10pm: +66 76 600108

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Welcome to Hair Studio 9. Our experienced staff are committed to providing the most professional services. We are one of the most

well known hair salons, bringing superior services and satifaction to all of our respective customers.

Our hair stylists have more than 10 years of experience and specialise

in hair extension, cuts, style and colour for women, men and children.

At Hair Studio9 we off er the very best colour available in the industry.

Our approach refl ects the latest in great looks, and fashion from

around the world. Our colour lines are manufactured by experts

in the fi eld of professional brands: Paul Mitchell, Loreal, Wella,

Schwarzkopf, Kudus.

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PHUKET HOT LIST

Hot EatsRE KÁ TA, the fi rst and only beach club in the Kata-Karon area, is

putting on a weekly cycle of specials to bring some added pizzazz

to the sands until the end of April. Monday through Thursday are

Tapas & Wine nights featuring unlimited tapas for 650 baht ++ and

half-price wines, with fl amenco chill-out music and live guitar, from

6pm till midnight. The popular Martinis and Manicures evenings

will continue to run every Friday, with free welcome martinis and

express manicures for the ladies. RE KÁ TA’s weekends bring some

indulgent seafood spreads with Saturday Sushi nights with a sushi

boat for two starting at 550 baht ++, followed by a Sunday Lobster

Lunch with a buff et of choice selections.

New to the Kata dining scene is Kata Rocks, a restaurant and bar

that’s part of the spectacular villa resort of the same name on the

headland between Kata and Kata Noi beaches. We were wowed

not only by its bright and smart design, but by its cutting-edge

Enomatic wine dispenser, where you can tap yourself a glass of one

of its 24 house wines. They’ve brought in Australian Steve Baker,

well known for his innovative approach to cuisine, as Executive Chef

and Resort Manager to develop a menu around the idea of clean,

fresh food (and dirty cocktails!). Kata Rocks had only just opened

when we visited, but we expect this to be a go-to spot for Phuket

food and wine afi cionados in the coming months.

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RE KÁ TA’s Two Chefs

Welcome to the Phuket Hot List, where we bring you an insider’s look into the island’s latest and greatest. This month, we’re wining, dining and surfi ng our way through the west-coast beaches of Kata and Karon.

The headland is home to another elegant dining venue, Mom Tri’s

Kitchen at Villa Royale, which has a menu of Mediterranean and

Thai fl avours developed by Mom Tri’s two chefs Sura Putha and

Darren Wiper, with some dishes created under Michelin Star-level

guidance by recent guest chefs Henri Charvet, Johanna Maier

and Gerard Royant. Mr Charvet was the inspiration behind one of

Mom Tri’s most celebrated dishes, pan-grilled Phuket lobster with

aromatic ginger, lime and coriander in creamy coconut sauce.

Wine pairing is also a dream here, with more than 600 labels in

the cellar to choose from.

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Centara Grand Beach Resort PhuketFin Hostel

Over at Kata Centre, Two Chefs restaurant is set to celebrate Easter

in sumptuous style this month with a special buff et. On April 20,

kids will join an Easter Egg painting session while the whole family

may feast on an elaborate meal that includes Easter bread, pickled

herring, warm-smoked salmon and Swedish chocolate balls, all for

just 595 baht for adults and 395 baht for kids.

Good news for Sunday brunch fans, Centara Grand Beach Resort

Phuket, on the beachfront at Karon’s north end, is now putting on

its Sunday Family Lunch every week at Mare restaurant. Since the

resort opened last year, the Sunday lunch has been a big draw for

families, especially with the free use of the resort’s swimming pools,

lazy river, jumping cliff and water slides.

Hot SceneKata Beach has long been a surfer’s mecca, and now board riding

fans can enjoy year-round action with Surf House, Phuket’s fi rst-

ever fl owboarding venue, on the Kata beachfront. Weekly events

including Wednesday networking nights and Friday ladies nights

have coaxed a number of locals as well as visitors to try riding the

waves, and enjoy some burgers and cocktails afterwards on its

rooftop bar. A Flow Jam competition is planned for 5 April – be sure

to check in at Surf House for more details and to sign up for your

chance to win fl owboarding glory.

Just up the road in the Kata Night Plaza is a colourful little place

where surfers will also feel right at home. The newly-built Fin Hostel

off ers a comfy retreat for boarders on a budget. Though you can

stay here for as little as 500 baht a night in the dorm, Fin really

splashed out on the design, cleverly making this both a cheap and

chic place to stay. Surfer heaven.

To fi nd 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 fi nd your way

around Phuket. Check www.streetsofphuket.com to fi nd out

where to get it – at only 399 baht it’ll save you time and fuel.

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Hot PropertyWe’ve noted the new Kata Rocks above as an innovative dining

venue, and its fl air as a resort is now emerging, too, since it started

taking bookings for its villas this January. While some villas are still

under construction, a number of rooms are now welcoming guests.

We had a peek inside and found them to amply live up to the

resort’s “infi nite luxury” tagline.

Each villa’s crisp and clean design, private pool and wide sea views

evokes a feeling of being aboard a yacht, and every detail from the

iPad-controlled entertainment and lighting system to the dishware

in the kitchen is top notch. We also had a look around the Kata

Rocks spa and fi tness centre, where no expenses were spared to

bring in the most state-of-the-art facilities, including a “sleeping

pod” – a groovy bubble of comfort that looks rather sci-fi in design,

aimed at relieving tension and stress.

Also hugging the headland is a six-bedroom private villa that’s been

in the rental market for several years yet showing no signs of dating.

Baan Kata Keeree has a lot of added character from the owner’s

personal art and décor collection and, in keeping up with the

growing private villa market in Phuket, the holiday home’s appeal

has been further enhanced by the addition of a large Jacuzzi set

under a skylight in the master bedroom and a massage room. And

the views across Kata bay? Breathtaking.

The Novotel resort brand has been expanding its presence in

Phuket of late, with new Novotel resorts opening in Patong and

Kamala last year, and now another one is under construction on

Karon Beach. Formerly a Ramada resort, the 217-room Novotel

Phuket Karon is found just across the road from the beach, and is

due to open in late 2015.

One of Phuket’s best-known resorts, Boathouse, is this year

celebrating its 25th anniversary and doing so in style with the

completion of a big makeover and rebranding as Boathouse

by Montara. In addition to having a splash-out gala to mark the

occasion, Boathouse has been reaching out to a younger set of

holiday makers with Instagram contests, special off ers and the

promise of fresh and lively jazz entertainment to go with the superb

sunset views.

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ConceptThe name for our development was conceived from its natural

surroundings, perched high on a lush tropical hillside overlooking

a pristine bay. This exclusive low density estate of just 53

condominium units has been designed for discerning buyers that

appreciate the diff erence between a product that simply off ers “a

view”, and those that appreciate the optimum, namely “The View”.

Our architects have also drawn inspiration from nature to produce

a simple yet stunning building form that is modeled on the shape

and mass of ocean waves. The cleverly arranged tiers of units and

blocks represent the graceful curve of a wave and its continual

movement.

Location

The View is conveniently located on a private elevated position

overlooking the three cosmopolitan beaches of Kata, Karon and

Kata Noi, on the prestigious western sunset coastline of Phuket,

only about 800m away from the beach and just 45 minutes drive south of Phuket International Airport.

Kata district is home to pristine beaches, high quality restaurants,

cafés, spas and banks with a pace of life generally considered

to be quiet and relaxed. For those searching for more frenetic nightlife or shopping, the town of Patong is just 12 minutes drive north. Beautiful Chalong Bay with its marina and expatriate supermarkets is 10 minutes drive to the east with historical

Phuket Town 15 minutes drive further east.

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Architectural Style “Living with Vision” The low-density, low-rise architectural style is a modern tropical

contemporary design with strong and deliberate emphasis

employed to maximise the view, whilst protecting personal

privacy. Careful selection of appropriate materials helps to ensure the practicality and durability of the construction

without compromising the aesthetic or function of the units.

Each block is constructed in light bright white allowing excellent

natural light, whilst the generous windows and full height doors allow optimum ventilation reducing reliance on air conditioning and maintaining our commitment to greener sustainable development. The Wellness Center with spa, fi tness gym and

sauna is part of the facilities, as well as the restaurant and two

swimming pools.

OptionsWe off er a wide range of high quality sea view units ranging in size

from our generous one-bedroom units at 116sqm to our opulent

six-bedroom penthouses at 674sqm.

Our highly competitive pricing for these condominium units

starts from just 11.5 million Thai Baht, proving that there are still

opportunities to invest in high quality real estate and secure value

for money. The units are designed to achieve both signifi cant rental

returns and capital growth.

Strength Based Development TeamOur team is a strength-based structure with each member

regarded as top tier specialists within their respective functions. Our

contractors DCM have successfully completed a number of high

quality developments that are regularly used as the benchmark of

quality amongst the developer community

in both Phuket and around Thailand.

Carefully selected consultants, each with

key local and international technical

knowledge, augment the core team to

ensure the delivery of excellence in our

fi nished product.

Contacts29/17-18 Moo 5, Rawai

: +66 81 666 6622 : +66 86 943 9996: +66 76 381488

[email protected]

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LocationWhen considering the purchase of property anywhere in the world, location is always the most important factor for capital appreciation and rental return… Plunge Tropic Villas fi lls this need. Located just 2 minutes from Phuket’s most beautiful white sand, Nai Harn Beach, Plunge Tropic Villas is in the heart of Phuket’s favorite expat area where everything is so conveniently near… hundreds of restaurants off ering 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 the crowded tourist areas, but still have all the conveniences of a holiday destination at a fraction of the cost, Plunge Tropic Villas at Nai Harn Beach is the place for you.

Choice of Floor PlansPlunge Tropic Villas is inspired by the dream to have a tropical villa where the indoor and outdoor spaces merge to become one…. Spacious indoor living areas fl ow smoothly to grand outdoor terraces with both sunny and shaded areas surrounding the infi nity edge pool with relaxing Jacuzzi and romantic Waterfall. We off er the choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedroom villas plus a wheelchair plan. Each villa off ers 230 sq.m.-250 sq.m. with Teak Vaulted Ceilings, Solid Wood Floors, private Attached Carports, built-in Wardrobes, Walk-in Closets and wide opening doors that give each villa a feeling of grand open spaces, yet at a price far below current market value. Plunge Tropic Villas satisfi es the high demand for a reasonably priced villa with exceptional quality.

InvestmentCombining 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 long stay residents, we off er a complete range of property management and rental options to suit everyone’s needs.

Dare to CompareGoing…. Going…. Gone! With prices starting at 6.9 million baht, we dare you to compare our Quality, Location and Investment Value. Come and see our Show Villa or contact us now to take advantage of our introductory pricing.

…take the Plunge!

Phase I & II sold out!

For more information: +66 82 413 6610

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

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

SPACE: Saturdays condo units come in fi ve distinct designs:

Live (57sqm) one-bedroom option with a large en-suite bathroom and a cozy hobby corner.

Learn (84sqm) two-bedroom, two bathroom arrangement with an extra al-fresco-style bathtub off the master bedroom and two separate hobby corners.

Lux (95sqm) corner units featuring two large bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms, plus an al-fresco-style bathing area and an extra-long terrace.

Love (80sqm) is a distinctly romantic two-bedroom, two-bathroom arrangement with an exotic en-suite for the master bedroom.

Let (88sqm) is an extra large two-bedroom, two-bathroom set up that can eff ectively be divided into two separate living spaces so all or part of the property can be let out at the owner's convenience.

For more informationThe Attitude Club Co., Ltd.100/1000 Moo 5 Rassada Muang Phuket, 83000

: +66 81 968 3760, : +66 76 [email protected]/saturdayscondowww.facebook.com/saturdayscondo

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SPECIFICATION: Saturdays' one- and two-bedroom condos off er poolside access on the ground fl oor and three-metre wide balconies on the three upper fl oors, with three-metre high ceilings that allow natural sunlight to pour into every room and make every day feel like Saturday.

CLASSIFICATION (PRICE RANGE): One-bedroom units from 4 million baht.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: Construction is planned to take 24 months, starting this October with completion by October 2016.

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

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ContactsLiving VisBaan Tak r Kard, Don Jom Tao Rd, Ban Don, Talang, Phuket

: +66 88 766 [email protected] www.baan-tak-r-kard.com

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Location: Truly suburban living down a quiet lane in tranquil Ban

Don, Talang, near Laguna Resort complex and Layan and Bangtao

beaches on the west coast of Phuket, about 2km from Thepkrasatree

Road and only a 15-minute drive to Phuket International Airport.

Shopping is easy with several superstores and markets nearby and

there are two international schools within easy reach.

Classifi cation (price range): An ideal aff ordable option for small

families with growing kids priced from THB 3.08m for Emotion One (2

bedrooms) to THB 3.575m for Emotion Two (3 bedrooms).

Concept: Suburban tropical living in spacious and inspiring two-

storey tropical town homes with two to three bedrooms in a tranquil

neighbourhood.

Space: Emotion One: 5m wide with total living space of 108sqm, plus

an 18.4 sqm driveway and a 12 sqm garden.

Emotion Two: 6m wide with three bedrooms – each of which can fi t

a king-size bed – and and three bathrooms, two en-suite. Total interior

living space is 125 sqm plus a 23.6 sqm driveway and 14 sqm garden.

Specifi cation: Top-quality materials throughout, such as durable

Kholer bathroom fi ttings and asphalt roof shingles plus Fletcher

Aluminium glazing for complete weather protection and noise

reduction.

Design& construction: Contemporary European inspired design

adapted for tropical living using top-quality construction materials and

ecological innovation to keep the home cool in the heat.About the developer: Established in 2010, Living Vis Co., Ltd.

is dedicated to building aff ordable high-quality housing with a

transparent approach that means long-term cost savings for home

owners. Living Vis is headed by directors with a wealth of experience

in global building standards: Mr Sunchai Nuengsit (MBA), a member

of the Judging Committee of the Thailand Property Awards and with

15 years experience as a manufacturer and distributor of cutting edge

solutions for environmental sustainability, and Mr Sokoun Chanpreda –

multi-award-winning developer of Bangkok’s iconic Bed Supper Club.

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Karon Butterfl y

ContactsSUER Real Estate Co., LtdPatak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100

: +66 81 892 0247 Tan +66 81 893 6755 sales@karonbutterfl y.com Gianluca +66 84 923 2953 [email protected]

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Location: Karon Butterfl y Condominium is located on the hills that

surround Karon, only 400 metres from the beach and shopping areas.

Within a few minutes, you can reach restaurants, entertainment

centres and the beautiful beaches of Patong, Kata and Kata Noi. There

are also three golf courses within a short driving distance.

Price Range: The company can off er to the customer a variety of

apartment sizes and prices:

Flowers Unit apartment (Building E) start from 3 million Baht•

Butterfl y apartment (Building F and G) from 1 to 2 bedrooms, start •

from 4.9 million Baht.

Concept: Karon Butterfl y Condominium combines Italian and Thai

design, creating a modern style that refl ects the best of the two

cultures.

Specifi cation: At the end of February 2010, the fi rst phase of the

project was completed:

Building F with 9 apartments from 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and •

living room on the ground fl oor all with exclusive gardens and

portico - arcade (now available one unit), the fi rst and second fl oor

units all have a balcony with seaview (sold).

Building G with 7 apartments from 1 and 2 bedrooms. Now •

available; 3 units on the ground fl oor with exclusive garden and

portico – arcade price start from 4.9 million Baht

Facilities: 300 sqm swimming with jacuzzi (completed); restaurant, •

fi tness and wellness centre (future construction).

The second phase of the project under construction is Building E and is

composed of a diff erent type of apartment called “Flower Unit”. They are

apartments on three levels from 35 to 64 sqm and consist of a kitchen

corner with one bedroom (some units in open plan) with balcony.

Behind the bedroom is located the bathroom with shower toilet and

sink. To access the fi rst and second fl oor apartments there is a staircase

leading to the covered gangway. The Flower Unit has sea-view or

garden-view. The price starts from 3 million Baht.

About The Designers: The Italian Studio of Architecture STArg

(Studio Tecnico Associato Architetti Rubelli e Gussago) ([email protected])

has worked together with Thai Architects SRYT IKON STUDIO (sryt@

windowslive.com) to design the project and to follow the construction.

See www.starg.it for details of other projects undertaken.

The construction company is the KMIT. The owner Khun Kovit

Chankong, together with his professional team, is well experienced in

the construction and renovation of Luxury Project Villas, Residential

Luxury Villas, Complex Apartments, Commercial/Offi ce Buildings, etc.

With the ethics of engineering professionals, they are committed

to off er a professional service to our clients. "SAFETY" is our prime

principle together with the "SATISFACTION" of our clients.

KMIT Construction Services 188/36 Moo 4, T. Thepkrasattri A. Thalang, Phuket 83100

Tel/Fax: +66 (0)76 313048 Mobile: +66 (0)81 652 0795

[email protected] www.kmitconstruction.com

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ContactsKata Rocks Co., Ltd

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Location: Kata Rocks is a luxury boutique residence, built directly

on the oceanfront at the southern point of Kata Beach. It is only a

two-minute walk from Kata beach and the many restaurants, bars

and leisure facilities nearby.

Concept & Design: All 34 Sky-Villas have stunning infi nity pools,

with uninterrupted ocean views and a huge space for indoor/

outdoor living. Ranging in size from 191sqm to 460sqm, these

stunning Sky Villas off er absolute privacy, a unique oceanfront

position, innovative technology, the best international building

standards and European furniture, fi xtures and fi ttings.

Price Range: Only 8-Sky Villas are still available for sale; with the

property due for completion by April 2014, the remaining villas are

available from 38.5 million to 95 million Baht.

Facilities & Service: Kata Rocks off ers the benefi ts of a boutique

resort – with personalised concierge-style service, an oceanfront

restaurant, lounge, library, a fabulous sunset-facing bar, a large

function room, 35m lap pool, wellness & spa facilities and a cutting-

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ContactsMassa Luna Sales Office Nai Yang Beach (in front of Nai Yang Beach Resort)

: +66 96 139 [email protected] www.massalunaphuket.com

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Location: Massa Luna Condominium is a luxury beachfront property at Nai Yang beach. Surrounded by mountains, pine trees and the sea, Mass Luna – just 3 km from Phuket International Airport – exudes a peaceful atmosphere at one with nature.

Concept & Design: "The Majestic Pearl of Phuket" is the theme of Massa Luna Condominium, promoting a creative, relaxed vacation lifestyle, enhanced by the sea breeze and 360 degree views. Designed with family living in mind, the floor plans allow you to create your own spaces. For example, sliding glass doors between living room and bedroom expand the open living space. All construction materials are of the highest quality. At Massa Luna Phuket, “The place of Peace”, you’ll enjoy the luxury lifestyle of your dreams.

Price Range: Prices start from THB 3.4m to THB 14m.

Specification: There are six types of room, all with modern tropical style interiors and fully furnished. Living space is between 40 - 83.5 sqm. Options are one bedroom or two bedrooms; all rooms have a spacious living room, bathroom, kitchen and balcony.

Facilities & Service: Massa Luna Condominium offers a huge common area, luxury 5-star hotel-style lobby, fitness room, spa, sauna and games room. In addition, there is a swimming pool with tropical garden, Jacuzzi pool and kids' pool, rooftop sky garden and Infinity pool in every building. In terms of security, there is key card access from the entrance to each unit, 24-hour security and CCTV.

About the Developer: Porchland Group is a property development company that engages in social responsibility, creating and developing projects that have more value than beauty alone. All projects combine the best of design elements and modern

architecture. Starting from an analysis of the location, the unique elements of each project are identified. Then, careful attention is paid to each step of the construction process with the application of innovative construction technology.

Porchland Group, a leading real estate developer in Chonburi, has more than five years experience of major development projects and continues to strive, under the concept "We build from our mind", to develop projects focused on quality of life, integrity of the development and optimal integration into the environment. Porchland Group's approach to residential development is to create trust with our customers, today and forever.

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Contacts88 Land & Houses Hillside Sales Office88/73 Moo 5, West Chaofa Road, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130

: +66 76 521888, +66 76 383888 : +66 76 [email protected] www.lhphuket.com

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Location: 88 Land and Houses Hillside Phuket is set in a truly central location with convenient access to many destinations and just 15 minutes from Phuket City. A number of white sandy beaches are close by – Nai Harn, Rawai, Kata and Karon all ideal for swimming plus a number of famous tourists spots. Easy access to major department stores such as Central Festival, Tesco Lotus, Big C, Index Living Mall and Home Pro Village make shopping easy and convenient. Schools, universities and hospitals are also within easy reach and a direct route to Phuket international Airport makes for easy commuting.

Price Range: Prices start from an affordable 7.52 million baht.

Concept: Tropical serenity is the theme of 88 Land and Houses Hillside Phuket which means that the houses are meant to exude a sense of relaxation as if you were staying in a resort every day. Beating in under the brand “88”, all houses in this project will have a house number of beginning with “88”.

88 Land and Houses Hillside Phuket strives to provide the feeling of a gateway to a resort, wherein dwellers can totally relax, away from the hustle and bustle, completely in tune with the hillside location. We try our best to make sure that once you step into your house, you will feel as if you are walking into the garden of a mini forest.

Right from the arch at the entrance of the estate, we use large trees for the main structure so that true relaxation begins there. We go the extra mile to keep the plants and natural habitat in its original state when working on landscaping around the estate.

Coming into 88 Land and Houses Hillside Phuket should instantly give that needed escape from the chaos outside after a long day at work. Providing a peaceful escape that is both luxurious and convenient is our main goal. This project is available for 100 families only.

Space: Various facilities are provided for all residents in the estate, namely a park on the hillside with a panoramic view, featuring a childrens' playground, a swimming pool and a gym. In terms of security, we keep the estate safe 24 hours a day with key card and CCTV systems.

Specification: This project occupies a large area and there are three modern tropical house designs to suit. Topaz has 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms in 170 sqm, Sapphire has 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms in 201 sq.m., and Jasper has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in 272 sqm where the 4th bedroom is on the ground floor (which can be adapted for use as a small office). They are all designed especially for the slope of the hillside, categorised into ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ style.

Every house is constructed under the theme of ‘Baan Sabai’ (comfy house) using Q-con lightweight concrete panels and solar reflective tinted glass windows to lower temperature in the house. Bathrooms are clearly separated dry and wet areas, while the cold pantry is separated the hot pantry. There is air-conditioning in every bedroom, a water retreat, water pump and water tank underground and a finished garden.

About the Developer: Land and Houses is a 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.

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ContactsCoco Kamala Sales Office: 60m from Surin Plaza 8/62 Moo 3, T. Cherng Talay, A. Thalang, Phuket 83110

: +66 76 324293, : +66 81 958 6996 Coco Chalong Sales Office: 50m from Chalong Circle 71/45 Moo 10, T. Chalong, A. Mueang, Phuket 83130

: +66 76 384245, : +66 91 229 4070 [email protected] www.cocovilla.net

Concept: Coco Kamala and Coco Chalong are the latest luxurious lifestyle developments from The Coco Group on Phuket’s west coast, and scenic east coast respectively, providing luxury high quality tropical residences at affordable prices

These exclusive, low-density private tropical estates – consisting of just 24 pool villas in Kamala and 80 pool villas in Chalong – are constructed in a contemporary tropical style, with accents and hints of the local culture woven into the architectural details. We call this “natural opulence”; a feeling derived from the high ceilings and full length doors creating natural light and ventilation, constructed to a practical design, whilst retaining key aesthetic form – and all within a short distance of stunning tropical beaches.

Price Range: Prices start from 5.9 million baht to 13 million baht.

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

Our philosophy is to develop exciting, high quality lifestyle property and related services to ensure stress-free investment opportunities for our buyers and owners.

Protecting and managing your Investment: We pride ourselves on being able to provide valuable after-sales services and, to this end, we have created a range of services to help you manage and

protect your investment. We offer a more maintenance-orientated service, Villa Management, designed to keep your vacation home in optimum condition for you and your guests. We also offer a rental programme in two categories: holiday rentals or long-term rentals, to maximize the financial return on your investment.

Location: Coco Kamala is on the cosmopolitan and exclusive west coast of Phuket, just 30 minutes from Phuket International airport. Kamala offers a central location with easy access to beaches, shopping, golf and water sports. The exclusive west coast beaches are minutes away and the Party City of Patong is just 15 minutes drive south along the coast.

Coco Chalong is located a short distance from scenic Chalong bay, famed for its yachting and seafood restaurants and the gateway to stunning Phang Na Bay. It is within easy reach of Phuket town and a short distance from the famous Prom Thep Cape and swimming beach at Nai Harn.

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: +66 76 612700 : +66 86 855 3044 [email protected] www.stjamesphuket.com

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Moon Terraces 2 from THB 50m

Sea view condominium from THB 3mWalk to Surin Beach! THB 2.5m

Patong Promenade Business Centre

Stunning ocean view from THB 3.4m Luxury Ocean View from THB 4.3m

Private pool villa from THB 5.9mCondominium in town THB 2.3m Great Investment from THB 1.79m

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RAWAI: The first ever beachfront condominiums in Phuket. Far enough out from town to avoid the noise, but close enough for that early adventure and island trips, nearby shopping or scuba diving. Guests will find all they need for a wonderfully relaxing holiday and stay.

TRI TRANG: Appealing location just a few kms from Patong's bustling nightlife and entertainment centre, but far enough away to be peaceful. Tri Trang is ideal for those who want to party all night and come back to a place where they can relax and unwind

PATONG: Competitively priced elegant sea view low-rise condominiums in a high occupancy area of Patong. Located on a lush and tranquil hillside on Asia's finest resort island of Phuket, situated well above the much sought-after west coast beach community of Patong.

PATONG: Conveniently located across the road from Jungceylon shopping mall, adjacent to Bangla Road. Visit us without obligation to discuss property ownership/investment with one of our senior property consultants over a refreshing cold drink.

KALIM: located on the Kamala-Patong road, Kalim Beach. Emerald Phuket Developments have done it again with your own private Kalim beach within 100m from the condominium, and some breath-taking views that you'll never forget.

SURIN: Located in a prime area, this modern address offers a rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre and shuttle bus service that is guaranteed to make anyone who stays there feel they're really on vacation. Well-packaged product and great value for money.

LAYAN: On 3 rai of land in this prestigious area, the project offers magnificent views of lagoons and the Laguna Golf Course. Includes studios, 1- and 2-bedroom units and penthouses. Set to revolutionise Phuket's condominium market with resort-style apartments at affordable prices.

KATHU: Centrally located where all amenities are within easy reach, no matter what you're looking for. It's only minutes away from first class shopping malls, local Thai markets, tourist destinations, international hospital, golf courses and much more.

KOH SIREY: High quality oceanfront homes with private pier and boat mooring at only 5mins drive to town This area is under major development by luxury hotel brands that will only add value to this address. Show house available to view.

CHALONG: This project is on the southern coast of Phuket Island, a few minutes from Chalong Pier. The feeling of relaxation that this luxury space promotes is a breath of fresh air, like an emotional massage of the senses making any vacation seem like a break in paradise.

PATONG: We have a couple of Information Centres in Patong's biggest shopping mall, where our promotional staff will be more than pleased to assist you in setting up a meeting with our professional consultants.

KATA: Located on Kata Beach, our information point allows you to have all your property-related questions answered. Our office is open Monday – Sunday from 9am-6pm.

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For more informationOffice 366/1 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket Sales booth at Central Festival.

: +66 95 079 6565 (Eng), : + 66 89 594 6888 (Rus) www.diamondcondominium.com www.facebook.com/diamond condominium bangtao

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Project overview“I want to build something I would love to buy myself.”

These were the words of Mr. Jo D’Hondt at the recent soft opening at the Diamond Condominium sales office in Bang Tao describing his vision:

“We want to make something in Bang Toa that people can buy, that has good quality and good value in a good location for a correct and affordable price.”

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

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

Concept Here at Diamond Condominium, every unit is a luxuriously-designed work of art where you can actually open up to breathe in fresh and gentle breezes, as well as appreciate the lush tropical landscape that covers approximately 6 rai (9,600 sqm). Diamond Condominium contains four separate buildings surrounding a central swimming pool and landscaped community recreation area. In all, the four buildings will contain 388 units with a total building size of 8,200 sqm. You certainly can immerse yourself in the relaxed lifestyle of comfort at Diamond Condominium Bang Tao. This is coastal living at its best.

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

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

Specification There is a range of floor plan configurations available for both one- and two-bedroom condos. Room type A, is the entry level one-bedroom offering a bathroom/toilet, kitchen, dining and living area.

Price & Completion Pre-sales have started for the 150 new condo units in buildings 'B' and 'C', with prices ranging from 2.6 – 5.9 million bath, equating to an average of 77,000 baht per sqm. Construction is expected to start in June this year, with a projected 1.5 years completion date.

On top of this, the developers are also offering an excellent rental return of 7% per annum for 3-5 years. Rental arrangements will be operated with a hotel-like management style to ensure that tenancy rates remain high.

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Broad regulations against misleading advertisements

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Author: Robert Krupica – Hughes Krupica Consulting Company Limited

Hughes Krupica has a Senior Arbitration Specialist, Victor Smith, as part of its growing practice. Victor is experienced in sitting on arbitrators panels and advocating for parties in arbitration proceedings.

www.hugheskrupica.com

Consumers of products and goods in Thailand frequently

ask legal counsel whether liability can arise from

‘misleading advertisements.’ Essentially, the question is

posed as such: "I was promised something in an advert

I saw and the product I purchased due to the advert is not what

was promised. Do I have any claim for compensation?"

One legal mechanism that has been used to ‘police’ advertisements

in Thailand is the Consumer Protections Act of 1979, which created

a number of rules about the advertising of, and the sale and

purchase of, goods and services in Thailand. The Act also created a

so-called ‘consumer protection board’ to accept complaints from

consumers about the sale and purchase of goods and services.

Generally, the Consumer Protections Act provides certain rights to

‘consumers,’ which are defi ned as "person[s] who buy or obtains

services from a businessman or person[s] invited by a businessman

to purchase goods or obtain services…" Therefore, in order to

qualify for protection under the Act, a person must be a ‘consumer’

and must have purchased, or at least have been off ered for

purchase, goods or services. Once falling under this defi nition, the

Act provides broad protections, and indeed Section 4 of the Act

specially states that a consumer is entitled to the following:

1. The right to receive correct and suffi cient information and

description as to the quality of goods or services;

2. The right to enjoy freedom in the choice of goods or services;

3. The right to expect safety in the use of goods or service;

4. The right to a fair contract, and

5. The right to have injury considered and compensated under law.

Because the Act protects consumers from incorrect ‘information,’

it naturally deals with advertisements for goods and services,

which by their very nature are intended to deliver information on

a product, whether it be a good or a service. Indeed, section 22 of

the Act states that "an advertisement may not contain a statement

which is unfair to consumers or which may cause adverse eff ect

to the society as a whole" and then goes on the specify that an

advertisement is unfair or causes adverse aff ect to society if it is

(1) exaggerated or false; or (2) causes misunderstanding in the

essential elements of the goods. The Act specifi es other ways an

advertisement can be harmful, but for the purposes of this short

brief, the above two points are the most relevant.

The role of the Consumer Protection Board in determining

which advertisements off end the provisions of the Act is broad.

Consumers who feel they have been mislead by an advertisement

can petition the board for consideration of their case and redress.

In fact, the board can ultimately enjoin the use of an advertisement

it ultimately deems to be ‘harmful to consumers,’ or order the

advertiser to clarify statements found to be misleading, and

where not clear, they have the power to order the advertiser to

substantiate what they have claimed about such advertised good

or services. Advertisers who are found to be in violation under

the Act, may also liable for injury compensation at law to those

who have purchased their goods or services as a result of the

advertisements.

As such, it is important for business people making statements and

representations in advertisements about products in Thailand to be

off ered to consumers, to ensure that such statements be reviewed

for compliance with the Consumer Protection Act. The good news

for advertisers who are unclear is that they have the opportunity

to pre-empt action by submitting their intended advertisements

to the Board for an opinion and feedback. Opinions generally must

be supplied within 30 days, or the advertisements submitted are

deemed to be acceptable and not in violation of the Act.

In Phuket, the question of misleading advertisement often arises

in connection with purchases of property – be it a condominium

or a villa. Purchasers ask if the Act’s provisions apply to such

property ‘products,’ and the general response from lawyers is, yes –

‘potentially.’ However, due to the often complex nature of property

investment, combined with the complex provisions of the Act, it is

important for consumers to check with legal counsel as to whether

the factual circumstances of a property purchase and related

advertisements fall within the Act’s provisions.

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For further information contact:Phuket: Wana Park, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherng Talay

: +66 76 620168 : +66 76 620169

Bangkok: Brighton Place, Soi Soonvijay 6,

Petchburi Road, Huay Kwang

: +66 2 716 6216-8 : +66 2 716 6219

www.tile-asia.com [email protected]

Discover the best solution for your fl oor or wall; both exterior and interiorWith showrooms in Phuket and Bangkok, our boutiques off er

compact, unconfused displays, taking the "bazaar" out of the tile

showroom and presenting you with an easy reference point for all

your fl oor and wall solutions.

In stock Italian porcelain tiles and the highest quality European

certifi ed porcelain tiles from China, providing superior materials for

home and offi ce renovations as well as larger commercial, residential

and condominium projects.

We off er a wide range of solutions to fl ooring requirements in

pricing, whilst maintaining the same high standards of material

performance and customer care.

After sales services include the supply of accessories and machinery

for installation and fi nishing, and care & maintenance products.

Our Phuket showroom is not diffi cult to fi nd. It is located in an easily

accessible area of Cherng Talay, at Wana Park on Srisoonthorn Road,

not more than 5 minutes from the Two Heroines Monument.

Or if you are on a visit to Bangkok, drop by the showroom at Brighton

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Installation consulting•

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The need for integration.The key systems of security are intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance. If each of these systems is installed separately, administration and training can burden a company or property owner.

Intrusion alarms occur on one system, access badges are administered in a stand-alone database, and intelligent digital video technology runs on dedicated computer equipment. Each system requires service, maintenance, administration, and training.

ISS single system enables greater fl exibility to add security components that can be easily integrated into the overall system, keeping the cost of capital expenditure low, and requiring little additional training.

What we doClosed Circuit TV (CCTV)

Access Control System

Central Monitoring Service

Fire suppression System

System Integration

Metal Detection Devices

Visitor Management Systems

Intruder Alarm / Auto Parking System

ISS Facility Services Co., Ltd117/9 Moo 5 Chalermphrakiet R.9. RoadTambol Rassada, Amphur Muang,Phuket 83000. Thailand.: +66 81 958 [email protected]

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

"ISS has been recognised as the World's Best Outsourcing Service Provider 2013"

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For more information on Helicam please contact: www.helicam.asia [email protected] : +66 87 281 0451, : +66 89 874 7464www.helicam.asia [email protected]

On yet another long road trip for a Helicam job, the crew set off for Trat province, south of Pattaya – a two day drive from Phuket.

Once reaching Trat, all helicopter gear and cameras are loaded onto a passenger ferry for arrival at Koh Kood island.

Koh Kood is Thailand’s fourth largest Island, just south of Koh Chang and close to the Cambodian border. The Soneva Kiri Resort is situated on the western side of the island, occupying an entire headland, set within a jungle landscape providing challenges for photography.

The Helicam crew visit a selection of the properties to launch one of their new drone helicopters. Stunning images are captured while the electric drone fl ies slowly around the properties. A 360 degree image is taken centrally above the property to provide an interactive tour for the resort website. Active links are placed on various locations to allow viewers to visit diff erent villas / restaurants / spa locations.

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Amy Koh is the Sales Manager of Engel & Voelkers Phuket.

For more information visit www.engelvolkers.com/th

What does 'long term rental or lease' actually mean? A long

term rental or lease normally means to rent or lease a property

for a minimum of one year or more. To many property owners

in Phuket, this is the preferred rental compared to short term

holiday rentals, where the property is rented out to holiday

makers on a daily or weekly basis.

Property owners looking to rent out their property for long

term rental usually prefer to do so fully furnished. Most would-

be tenants also prefer to rent a property fully furnished as they

need not worry about pots, pans, plates etc. Having said that

some tenants tend to ship their personal belongings, which

could include more furniture, paintings, photos etc as they

plan to stay for at least a year or longer and make the property

as home-like as possible.

Therefore a tip for property owners would be not to furnish

the property with too much furniture or alternatively to have

some storage space or room to store the unwanted furniture,

decoration etc (no matter how nice or how expensive it may

be) should the tenant require some additional space for their

personal belongings – which have been known to include a

baby grand piano.

To secure a long term rental, a tenant would normally be

required to sign a Tenancy Agreement and pay a refundable

security deposit of two months rental amount and one month

rental upfront before commencing the rental. Certain Tenancy

Agreements have a 'break' clause and would require one-

three months notice prior to leaving the property before the

contracted period is completed. Some Tenancy Agreements

have no 'break' clause and, should the tenant be unable

to complete the contracted period, the security deposit is

forfeited.

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The monthly rental fee usually excludes utilities like electricity,

water, telephone and maid services; in some instances

wifi and cable TV is also excluded. What is usually included

in the monthly rental is the common area fee (security

services, garbage removal) should the property be in a gated

community and also pool cleaning and gardening. However

the property owner and the tenant can negotiate any other

services to be included or excluded.

The new international school term for the academic year 2014-

2015 in Phuket begins in August 2014, with some schools

starting the new school term earlier or later that month. Prior

to the month of August there is usually a higher demand for

long term rental properties as parents who have decided to

school their children for the academic year in Phuket will be

looking for a suitable property to settle down in.

Rental properties closest to the school or within a 10-15 km

radius are usually the fastest to be snapped up. A popular

area is the BangTao/Laguna area, where there is a good local

expatriate community as well as restaurants, bakeries, shops,

banks, beach clubs etc all within easy driving distances.

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THE ATTITUDE CLUB

For further information about The Attitude Club Co., Ltd. : +66 81 968 3760, : +66 76 261542,

[email protected] www.theattitudeclub.com

Wirachai PranveerapaiboonCEO The Attitude Club

When did you set up the business? What was behind your decision to (a) set up a business in Phuket and (b) set up this particular business? The Attitude Club was established in 1999

by a new generation network of Phuket-based designers and

architects who are driven by a passion to create superior homes

and accommodation for today's contemporary lifestyles.

What were you doing / where were you living & working before? I'm a native Phuketian and studied for an architecture

degree in Bangkok, where I worked for three years before returning

to Phuket.

What’s special / diff erent about The Attitude Club? What are its unique points? We're developing a distinct permaculture property

niche in Phuket.

The Attitude Club team is fortunate to have among the dedicated

team members some of the best architects and designers in the

country. As locals with a global outlook, we all share a passion for

unique, bespoke designs.

Why would someone choose one of your properties compared to your closest competition? People buy our properties with

confi dence and peace of mind that they're making an investment

that will serve their lifestyle needs for a lifetime. The Attitude Club's

designs and concepts are a source of pride for owners.

Tell us something about your role in the business? My job as

CEO is to motivate everyone in the organisation to achieve their

best potential so their creativity and inspiration can fl ow.

What are the main challenges? It's sometimes diffi cult to fi nd

the kind of people who can think out of the box, but with the

knowledge and skills to put ideas together systematically.

What are the biggest diffi culties you have to overcome? Some

things are just beyond our control, such as the eff ects of the global

economy and political issues in the news.

What's your main target market? It's a 50/50 mix of Thais and

foreigners whose priorities are based on inspired living – achievers

who are themselves successful in their chosen vocations.

What do you like most about what you do now? We've proven

that success can be found in creating living concepts that stand

out for their uniqueness, while fi tting perfectly with today's

contemporary lifestyles.

And what do you like least…? Anything repetitive that does not

bring anything new.

What do you (and the business) hope / expect to achieve within the next 3-5 years? When people think of the inspirational

lifestyles, they'll think of The Attitude Club fi rst.

What do you see as your biggest successes to date? I believe

we've enhanced and put a fresh perspective on Phuket's property

and hospitality market with some unique concepts, especially our

most recent additions – Foto Hotel in Kata and Saturday's condo

development in Saiyuan, near Nai Harn beach.

To what extent did the global fi nancial mess aff ect your business? It did impact us at fi rst, but we've weathered the storm

well by continuously evaluating and adapting to market demands.

Is The Attitude Club involved in any CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes? As Phuketians, our hearts are with

the local community so we're involved CSR projects on the island

that bring together local experts and businesses in conservation

eff orts, as well as helping to preserve Phuket's unique culture.

We run a Phuket Old Town Sketch Walk and we participate in the

annual Vegetarian Festival. We also invite other businesses to join us

on regular beach clean-ups.

Please give us an overview of your typical day ‘at work’. I try

to keep a balance between hard work and taking time to relax

and refl ect. Mornings are typically fast-paced and busy with lots

of meetings, phone calls, decision-making and tying up loose

ends. This gives me time in the afternoons to be more relaxed and

focused on nurturing ideas and letting inspiration fl ow.

How would you describe your leadership style? To motivate and

coach team members to bring out the best in them.

What's your over-riding ambition at this stage in your life? That

our success is also a long-term success with benefi ts for the local

community as a whole. The Attitude Club's legacy is a showcase of

local empowerment, a guardian of global standards with grass-

roots appeal and genuine long-term sustainability.

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PHUKET SMALL BEACHES

YanuiJust across Nai Harn Bay from Ao Sane,

between Nai Harn and Rawai beaches along

the coastal road, sits the tiny Ya Nui bay. Not

exactly a hidden spot, it can get crowded

through the sunny season with rows of rental

chairs full of sunbathers. Even on its busiest

days, however, the beach is a breathtaking

sight with its silken sands and dramatic

surrounding landscape including a rocky cape

jutting out from its centre and a lush green

hill topped by a wind turbine rising up steeply

from one end.

There’s one main restaurant at Ya Nui, which is

actually very good for a beach eatery (try the

chicken paeneng), and there’s a scattering of

vendors off ering drinks, snorkel equipment

and rental kayaks. When viewing Ya Nui from

the wind turbine lookout point, it looks as

perfect as a well-cut emerald gem.

As many visiting holidaymakers know, Phuket is an island blessed with

some big beaches. The kilometres-long stretches of tropical west-coast

beaches, including Patong, Kata, Karon and Kamala, are famous around

the world and their sands have been trodden by millions of bare feet.

Though few undiscovered places remain in Phuket, there are plenty of

smaller, more remote beaches off ering barefoot travellers some peaceful

and picturesque escapes. Here are some of our favourites.

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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 fi nd your way

around Phuket. Check

www.streetsofphuket.

com to fi nd out where

to get it – at only 399

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and fuel.

Laemka BeachLess than one kilometre north of Rawai Beach, Laemka has

long been a popular haunt for locals looking for a scenic

picnic spot, but it’s often overlooked by tourists. Arriving to

Laemka’s main beach at the end of Soi Laemka Yai, there’s

a rather spooky sense of dereliction. On the beachfront

sits a restaurant long since shut down and there are some

empty, decaying bungalows up the hillside. The beach itself,

however, is a fi ne patch of sand with a few vendors selling

coconuts, drinks, snacks and renting out sun beds. A fi ne

family escape, the tiny bay is shallow and safe for swimming.

There are some annoyances here, namely boats motoring to

shore a bit too close to swimmers and uncollected trash in

places, but overall an afternoon spent at Laemka is sure to

soothe the senses.

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Ao SaneAo Sane rates as the beach with the most bizarre access

point in Phuket. Getting here fi rst requires cutting through

the covered car park at the Phuket Yacht Club hotel in Nai

Harn, then taking a well-paved but very narrow lane for a

kilometre or so. With a scattering of broken coral, Ao Sane’s

sand is not quite as fi ne as nearby Nai Harn’s, but the scene

is quaint and tranquil and the snorkelling’s good around

the rocks just off shore. The beach itself is strewn with large

boulders, giving it a more rugged, wild appearance. Sun

beds are available for rent, while those wishing to linger a

while longer may dine at the Ao Sane restaurant, or even

rent a bungalow here or at Baan Krating resort a bit further

along, across a rickety bridge.

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Ao YonAn ideal spot for early risers to catch the sunrise, found on

Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast. Like most of the east

coast, Ao Yon retains a distinctly local feel and only a small

fraction of Phuket’s millions of tourists will ever come here

or know about it. Due to the pearl farm activities in the

bay, the water is not always so clear, but at high tide it’s

possible to take a refreshing dip in the sea. Our favourite

Ao Yon dining spot is the Secret Cove, where parents can

enjoy a relaxed lunch and drinks while the kids frolic safely

in the shallow, protected bay. Families could also walk down

the beach and stop by Topper Sail to arrange a Hobie cat

dinghy lesson, a fantastic way to introduce the young ones

to the sport of sailing.

Hua BeachHua Beach, some two kilometres up the "Millionaires’ Mile" in

Kamala, might well have been the last truly secret beach on

Phuket. But since a small handmade sign was posted at its

entrance, the secret’s out. The 300-metre lane leading to the

beach takes you through a lush landscape with thick trees

arching over the road, ending at a small car park area next to a

basic restaurant. Tall casuarina and palm trees line the beach,

reaching out over Hua’s golden sand.

Next to the restaurant is a concrete foundation that looks like it’s

been long abandoned to the jungle – someone’s dream tropical

villa that didn’t quite come to fruition perhaps. Aside from

the restaurant, some bundles of fi shing nets and a few plastic

dinghy boats scattered about, there’s nothing here but sand and

sea. If you time it right you might have this beach all to yourself,

aside from the resident kittens racing across the sand.

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Go surfingThe good news for surf lovers is that surfing in Phuket is great; the waves at most beaches are predictable and fun to ride during this southwest monsoon season, so even if you're beginner you can find plenty of great beaches like Kalim, Kata, Karon, Patong and Nai Harn to hone your skills. These beaches have become popular surfing destinations and now offer surf shops and tuition centres for all skill levels. enjoy bird-watching in phuket

Phuket offers many birdwatching opportunities. The terrain includes mangrove forests, marshland and secondary and old-growth jungle. The best time of the year to visit Phuket for bird-watching is from about the middle of October through April. At this time, many species of migratory birds will be present.

Over two hundred species have been seen on Phuket. Full day and overnight tours offer the birder a variety of habitats in which to see exotic birds. Apart from Phuket, you can also add a day of birding in Phang Nga Province or Khao Sok National Park. Thale Noi and Krabi are also destinations. Tours are educational, easy and fun.

What to bring: binoculars, lightweight walking boots or sports shoes, camera (if you wish), mosquito repellent, a hat and sun lotion. Tours will supply a spotting scope. For more info about birding tours, contact Thailand Birding. www.thailandbirding.com.

THINGS TO DO

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Try muay Thai (Thai boxing)Saphan Hin Stadium in Phuket City stages regular demonstrations by well-trained martial arts experts and there are plenty of schools on the island offering training in Muay Thai. If you prefer a quiet gym, then Rawai Muay Thai Camp or Tiger Muay Thai & Mixed Martial Arts on Chaofa West Road in the south of the island might be suitable for you. If you plan to watch a Muai Thai fight for real, you should visit the boxing stadium located in Bangla Road, Patong. Bouts are held every Friday evening from about 8pm.

if you were to believe the brochures, phuket is about beach, beach and more beach, with a leavening of late-night parties. however, this island of ours has lots more to do. here’s a selection, which we hope will enrich your holiday experience – and they won’t break the bank.

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Check out Karon ViewpointSometimes referred to as the 'Three Bay Viewpoint', it's located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi Beaches.

This is a tastefully developed facility with a Thai-style sala, which offers superb views on several levels. From here Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches can be seen and out to sea is Koh Poo (Island). Without doubt one of the island's best views!

how to get there: Karon Viewpoint is located along the road between Kata and Nai Harn Beach, just five kilometres from Kata Beach.

horse ridingIf 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.

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.

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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.

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Visit phuket Thai hua museumThe 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.

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The recent experience of a 73-year-old Canadian on holiday in Phuket, enjoying a tour boat trip to Phi Phi, is yet another example of the inability of some tour boats to meet minimum standards expected elsewhere in the world. Sheer luck saved this man's life and, as the list of incidents grows every month, it’s time to recognise that many vessel owners and operators cannot be relied upon to protect their passengers and crew on their own. A system of inspections, that establishes an enduring national policy of regulation and standards that regulate in the interest of marine safety afloat, is needed.

In fact, in most countries, it's only due to a robust marine safety regulatory system of vessel standards, crew training and certification and compliance inspections that countless passengers are able to ply waterways safely, assured that every reasonable measure has been taken to safeguard the most precious cargo: their lives.

Duncan Stewart, Safer Phuket founder states, “In Phuket, tour boat safety currently falls within the realms of a number of government bodies, and Safer Phuket has been told by these organisations themselves that they operate without cohesion and communication – like five fingers without the hand joining them.”

But the situation can change and not all tour boat operators are the same, which is why Safer Phuket is currently working with a number of leading tour boat companies and hotels, with the aim that the tour boat companies will agree and establish a new international standard Code of Practice for tour boat operators. The participating hotels will use only these participating and certified tour boat companies, safe in the knowledge that their guests are in the safest possible place to enjoy our wonderful islands.

IMAGE asia welcomes the opportunity to partner with Safer Phuket to help bring about improved safety on Phuket's beaches and the surrounding waters.

www.saferphuket.org www.facebook.com/saferphuket

One reason why Safer Phuket believes that this will drive change lies in the views of the insurance industry, with guests who choose non-certified tour operators not being covered by insurance. In Mike Reynolds' case, the potentially crippling financial costs of the incident were covered by insurance, but in future this may not be the case if visitors use unregulated and uncertified operators.

Safer Phuket also advocates that the new system and code is managed and operated by an independent organisation, such as the world’s leading and only internationally-recognised training organisation for commercial skippers and crew, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in the UK. Every skipper and crew operating in Phuket must be trained to their minimum standards, which includes boat handling, navigation and passenger safety.

People have been speaking loudly about the need to increase safety, and Safer Phuket is seeking to build a response that works for all stakeholders without introducing prohibitive additional costs or restrictions. Tour boats are a highly lucrative business and the revenue from just one trip per year can cover all the safety considerations of standards and training. It’s time we gave our visitors what they deserve – the opportunity to return home.

PaSSEngER SafETy on small commercial boats

Death is never far away when you're at sea, which is why safer phuket is advocating a more robust approach to safety on small

commercial boats operating in phuket

window on phuket june 2014

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