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RegularsPhuket Island map 8What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) 12-15Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town 16People profi le : Phil Clark 27Social Phuket 28-29Things to do in Phuket 78Health matters : Marine bites and stings 80-81Useful telephone numbers 80

Yachts & YachtingSoutheast Asia Pilot : Boat Lagoon & Royal Phuket Marina 18-19Yacht charters : Sunsail 21Phuket Regattas : Phuket sailing is the winner 22-23

CarsCar sales : Sure Motors 30Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 31

Shopping, Dining & LeisureHelithai & Associates 25Helicam : All new & stylish AVISTA Phuket Resort & Spa 26South Thailand wildlife 32-33Recipe : Rice noodle wrapped duck roll with tamarind refresh & white sprouts 36Dining around Phuket 37-48Nothing to fear? 55A timely review 57Phuket Cable Ski 79

Spas & HealthLemongrass House 51The Royal Spa 52Six Senses Spa 53

Land & PropertyReal estate investment in Thailand 59Krabi Sunset 60Karon Butterfl y Resort 61Villa ONYX II 62Le'Kiri 63Banyan Tree Residences 64Laguna Village 65Nai Harn Baan-Bua 66Malaiwana 67Kata Rocks 68Oxygen Condominium 69Lynx Management Group 70-71Tropical Homes Real Estate 73St. James Properties 75Royal Phuket Marina 77H3 Digital Smart Homes 82

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Phuket Red Cross Fair (New Year’s Fair)30 December - 9 January @ Saphan Hin Park, Phuket TownJoin the locals for a colourful fair/carnival and shop for art and crafts as well as enjoy some local delicacies. There will be nightly entertainment including live music and dance shows. Last year about 80,000 tickets for charity sold for 100 baht each and the biggest-ever prizes for the annual lottery were given with the fi rst prize being a brand-new house in Phuket, worth almost three million Baht. It is an event for everyone – especially families with young children.

PIMEX - Phuket International Boat Show6 - 9 January @ Royal Phuket Marina, Koh KaewNow in its eighth year, PIMEX 2011 promotes interest in “all things marine” and will have everything from superyachts to power boats, sail boats, speed boats and dinghies on display with boat brokers and dealerships representing the best-known brands from around the world. The 2010 Phuket International Boat Show hosted more than 85 companies and featured 35 yachts in the water, making it the biggest boat show in the region. There were 88 national and international exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors – attracting the main players from the marine and property industries and Thailand’s rich and famous. Contact Andy Dowden: Tel: +66 (0)81 892 7670. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketboatshow.com.

Phuket Airpark Fly-in and Bikini Competition15 - 16 January @ Phuket Airpark, Pak KlokThe event sees two days of private airplanes from all over Thailand and Malaysia. Here's your chance to meet the pilots, view their machines, and fi nd out why they love what they do. There will be fl ying games, BBQ, and a bikini contest for the coveted Miss Phuket Airpark 2010 award on the runway painted on the fl oor of the Clubhouse. The event runs from 10am to 7pm. Contact: Mike Gillam, Tel: +66(0)87 939 4523. Email: [email protected]. Webs: www.phuketairpark.com.

9th Annual QSI Phuket Fun Run22 January @ Bang Wad Dam - KathuThe 9th Annual QSI Phuket Fun Run will be held on Saturday, the 22nd from 8am to 8pm. There will be events and awards for individual and school teams for 1km and 6.5km runs, as well as a 13km run, along with a team challenge event open to businesses, NGOs, and social teams. Registration starts at 8am with advance registration at QSI School. There will be free water for the runners, great food and drinks, jumping castles, band and DJ, raffl es and silent auctions, and more – all for a complete family Fun Day! Contact: Jantira Nobnorb or Alan Siporin. Tel: +66 (0)76 524243. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuket.qsischool.org.

PCF Charity Race Day and Great Phuket Rubber Duck23 January @ Latitude, Laguna PhuketThe second Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race is back with a launch of 2,000 ducks! There are prizes to be one with the biggest one thus far valued at USD $27,000 or roughly 800,000 Baht. It's a day for the whole family with dragon boat races, kayak races, a home-made raft race, a cardboard box race, rides in classic cars, a trampoline, arts and crafts, a Delightful Duckling costume contest, a terrifi c magic show by Joe Conrad, and much, much more. Food and drinks will be available at very reasonable prices. Contact Alasdair Forbes or Janyaporn Morel. The event runs from 10am to 6:30 pm. Contact: Alasdair Forbes or Janyaporn Morel, Tel: +66 (0)87 884 9964. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketcharity.org/pcf-race-day.

Dragon Boat Race23 January @ Latitude, Laguna PhuketDragon boat races will be run during the PCF Charity Day. Gather a crew of 16 together – one on the steering oar, one on the drum and 14 doing the real work – for a challenge and some fun. The cost for the boat is 5,000 Baht and 300 Baht per person. Email: [email protected] Web: www.phuketcharity.org/pcf-race-day/get-racing-2011/dragon-boats


Regular Events Chicky Net Phuket Chicky Net is a web-based girls-only social network dedicated to connecting women living in Thailand. There are two monthly brunches held on the third and fourth Sundays of the month. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.chickynet.com.

Rotary Club of Patong Beach The weekly meetings are on Tuesday the 11th, 18th and 25th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong at 7pm. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.

The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) January 14 is the IBAP networking session with dinner and drinks at Thai Naan Restaurant where everyone meets everyone. Price for members is 200 baht and 400 for non-members. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.

Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)Phuket International Women's Club 'Meet & Greet' meets at Starbucks, Central Festival on Thursday the 13th from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome; join us for a coff ee. The monthly lunch will be held at the Radisson in Cape Panwa on the 20th. All are welcome but prior registration is essential. Members 450 baht and guests 600 baht. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.

Free Computer Clinic Join ‘For Dummies’ author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic, Sundays from 10am to noon at the Sandwich Shoppes. The 2nd in Patong; the 9th in Laguna; 16th, 23th and 30th in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.

British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP) The pub night is held on the fi rst Friday of the month and the dinner on the third Thursday from 7pm. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.bbap.org.

Lions Club of Patong Beach The monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact: Pinyo Kerdkantapong, Tel: +66 89 871 1526. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.

Island Furniture Cricket league - Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) From November to late April for the past fi ve years, a cricket league has been run with a game almost every Sunday. Come join this very social, but still slightly competitive league (as player or supporter). Contact: Anthony van Blerk, Email: [email protected].

Grumpy Old Men's Society (GOMS) A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman who gather every fi rst and third Monday of the month at Chalong Pier Beer Garden to have a few quiet beers, share information and to raise money for charity. Drinks start at 6pm and meetings at 6:45pm. Contact: Warren Crowe, Email: [email protected].

Chill Out Saturday and Sunday at Vanilla SkybarSaturdays: Prepare to party and start your Saturday early... From Jazzy House to Remixed Retro and Disco songs from '70 to '90. From 7 to 11pm.Sunday: "Latin Fiesta" Come and enjoy freshly made Sangria at only 150 baht net per glass, authentic Spanish Tapas with special prices. Groove, move and shake with our Resident DJ Maddie to her latest Latin Jazzy Tunes form 6:30 to 9:30pm. Tel: + 66 (0) 76 337300. Web: www.capesienna.com.

Live Rock at Rock CityLive rock bands nightly from 9pm at Rock City. The live bands cover tunes from classic and hard rock icons like ACDC, Metallica and Kiss. Located on Bangla Road in Patong Beach..

Feeling Jazz at Ratri Jazztaurant Ratri Jazztaurant is Phuket's funkiest, upmarket restaurant and live music venue with amazing sea views and the new jazz band "Cool Jack Trio Band". Tel: +66 (0)76 333538 Web: www.ratrijazztaurant.com

Entertainment –January Choices


Upcoming MoviesUpcoming Movies

YOGI BEAR

(Action, Animation, Comedy, Family)Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Tom Cavanagh, Andrew Daly

The picnic-basket-stealing bear makes his big-screen debut! The tourists just aren't fl ocking to Jellystone Park like they used to, and when the budget starts to get tight, Mayor Brown decides to sell the land. Yogi and Boo-Boo realize they're about to become homeless. There only hope for keeping Jellystone open is to team up with their old enemy Ranger Smith and wage wildlife warfare against the mayor.

Central Festival Phuket, Tel: +66 (0)76 209000 Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Tel: +66 (0)76 600555

THE TOURIST(Drama, Thriller)Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell, Timothy Dalton

During an impromptu trip to Europe to mend a broken heart, an American tourist, Frank, unexpectedly fi nds himself in a fl irtatious encounter with Elise, an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris and Venice, their whirlwind romance quickly evolves as they fi nd themselves unwittingly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

(Comedy)Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet

In a modern take on the classic tale, Lemuel Gulliver is a mailroom clerk at a New York newspaper. After he bluff s his way into an writing assignment he is hurtled to an undiscovered land, Lilliput. In this new world, Gulliver is a bigger-than-life fi gure - in size and ego. But when he loses it all and puts the Lilliputians in peril, he must fi nd a way to undo the damage.

IRONCLAD

(Action, Adventure)Kate Mara, Jason Flemyng, Paul Giamatti, Brian Cox, James Purefoy

It's 1215 and the rebel barons of England have forced King John to put his royal seal to the Magna Carta. Just months later, the King reneged on his word and assembled a mercenary army to bring the country back under his tyrannical rule. Barring his way stood the mighty Rochester Castle, a place that would become the symbol of the rebel's momentous struggle for justice and freedom.


Off Phuket Events Upcoming Events

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

Seng Klong (Drum Beating), Long Khom Fai and Wai Pho Khun Pha Mueang FestivalTill - 2 January @ Khun Pha Mueang Monument, Lomsak District, PhetchabunThe main activity is a drum beating competition or Seng Klong, a traditional competition of the past in which the goal was to compete to fi nd the only one who can make the most beautiful beating sound from the 2-sided long drum. Other highlights include a grand opening ceremony, exhibitions from the government sector, local folk shows, light and sound presentation and other forms of entertainment. There is a spiritual rite to pay homage to “Pho Khun Pha Mueang” to commemorate his courage. Contact: TAT Phitsanulok, Tel: +66 (0)55 252742-3. Email: [email protected]. Web:www.tourismthailand.org.

Blooming Sunfl ower FestivalTill 31 January @ Various districts in Saraburi, and Lop BuriSunfl owers are in bloom! Enjoy their beauty and shop for products made from sunfl ower seeds. Contact: TAT Lop Buri Tel: +66 (0)36 422768-9. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.tourismthailand.org

Flora FestTilll 6 February @ Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang MaiThere is music in the garden, winter fl owers and a gardens festival and a traditional Lanna show. Open daily from 7am to 8pm. Contact: +66 (0)53 114110-5. Web: www.royalparkrajapruek.com.

Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week23 - 29 January @ Chiang Mai The week includes 4 rounds of golf at 4 diff erent golf courses plus a farewell dinner party and prize ceremony. Fee: 33,995 baht. Contact: Pascal Orczech, Tel: +66 (0)2 714 8470. Web: www.golfasian.com.

King Meng Rai Festival 26 January - 4 February @ Chiang Rai This festival, consisting of spectacular parades, cultural performances and competition, is held to celebrate the establishment of Chiang Rai and the Lanna Kingdom. There are food stalls and shops selling products. Contact TAT Chiang Rai Offi ce, Tel. +66 (0)53 717433, +66 (0)53 744674.

FEBRUARY 20113 Chinese New Year @ Phuket’s Old Town and at local Chinese Shrines, Phuket3 Old Phuket Festival @ Old Town, Phuket9 – 13 The Bay Regatta - Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi23 – 26 Phuket Gay Pride Festival @ Patong Beach, Phuket25 – 26 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival @ Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, PhuketTBA Wat Chalong Fair @ Chalong, Phuket

MARCH 20119 – 13 The Bay Regatta - Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Phang Nga 23 – 26 Phuket Gay Pride Festival @ PatongTBA Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival @ Heroine’s Monument, Phuket

APRIL 201113 Mai Khao Beach Songkran Turtle Release Fair @ Mai Khao Beach, Phuket13 – 15 Songkran Festival @ Nation wide23 PIASLC IronKids Phuket Triathlon @ PIA Sports & Leisure Club, Phuket


PHUKET CITYHotels, Resorts and GuesthousesBay Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape PanwaCape Panwa Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape PanwaDeang Plaza Hotel Montri Road

Restaurants and CafésB2S Central Festival, Vichitsongkram RoadChill Out Ong Sim Phai RoadCoff ee Max Ranong RoadEATZZ Dibuk RoadJuice Internet Café & Juice Bar Phuket RoadMichael's Bar Takua Pa RoadRockin Angels Jammin' Café Yaowarat RoadSiam Indigo Phang Nga RoadTea House Yaowarat Road

PHUKET SOUTHHotels, Resorts and GuesthousesAlpina Phuket Nalina Ket Kwan Road, KataAngus @ O'Tool's Patak Road, Soi Islandia, KaronArfur @ O'Tool's Ket Kwan Road, KataBaan Kiki Chaofa West Road, ChalongBougainvillea Hotel Patak Road, Kata-KaronCC Blooms Soi 10, Patak Road, KaronEvason Phuket & Six Senses Spa Viset Road, RawaiLa Gondola Restaurant Guest House Thaina Road, Kata CenterKata Beach Spa Resort 95 Pakbang Road, KataMom Tri's Boathouse Koktanode Road, KataMom Tri's Kitchen Kata Noi Road, Kata NoiMom Tri's Oasis Koktanode Road, KataMom Tri's Villa Royale Kata Noi Road, Kata NoiNikita’s Rawai Beach Road, RawaiPacifi c Club And Spa Patak Road, KaronPhuket Sports & Tennis Club Soi Suksan 2, Viset Road, RawaiSolution Lounge and Sports Bar Kata Road, KataThe Little Mermaid Patak Road, Karon

PATONG AREAHotels, Resorts and GuesthousesAbsolute Ceylon Pub Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit RoadAbsolute Seapearl Beach Resort Thaweewong RoadAmanta House Boutique Hotel Beach RoadAqua Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit RoadBaan Yin Dee Muean Ngen RoadBel Aire Resort Phuket Sainamyen RoadBurasari Resort Soi Ruam JaiConnect Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit RoadFaulty Towers Inn Soi SunsetHoliday Inn Phuket Thaweewong RoadK-Hotel Rat-U-Thit RoadLeelawadee Boutique Hotel Siriraj RoadLittle Buddha Guesthouse Nanai RoadPatong Paragon Hotel Prabaramee RoadRoyal Palm Resortel Thaweewong RoadRoyal Phawadee Village Sawatdirak RoadSafari Beach Hotel Thaweewong RoadSummer Breeze Hotel Soi San Sabai The Bird Cage–Patong Guesthouse Rat-U-Thit RoadThe Royal Paradise Hotel Rat-U-Thit RoadValhalla V Plaza Soi SunsetVilla del Mar Beach RoadYorkshire Inn Soi Sansabai

Restaurants and Cafés@beach Food Loft Ocean Plaza, Beach RoadBit'in Restaurant JungceylonCoyote Beach RoadIrish Times Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit RoadJean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar Rat-U-Thit RoadKhun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Rat-U-Thit RoadLa Boucherie Restaurant Sawatdirak RoadMolly Malone's Beach RoadMai Thai Bar Soi EricNok & Chicken Sports Bar Patong Grand Condotel, Rat-U-Thit RoadRio Music Bar and Grill Soi BanglaScruff y Murphy's Soi BanglaSubway Beach RoadThai Basecamp Soi Paradise InnThe Coff ee Club Jungceylon

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Restaurants and CafésAmazon Café Chaofa West Road, ChalongAnchor Bar and Restaurant Thai Na Road, KataAo Chalong Yacht Club Soi Phon Chalong, ChalongChalong Pier Beer Garden Chalong Pier Road, ChalongDa Vinci V Lounge Soi Sai Yuen, Nai HarnDos Fringos Chalong Pier Road, ChalongHappy Days Chaofa West Road, ChalongJimmy's Lighthouse Chalong Pier, ChalongKan Eang@pier Chalong Pier, ChalongKhun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Fisherman Way Park, ChalongLocanda Restaurant Patak Road, Kata-KaronThe Coff ee and Sandwich Shop Soi Casa Del Sol, Kata Road, Kata

PHUKET NORTHHotels, Resorts and GuesthouseKamala Bay Garden Resort Kamala Beach Road, KamalaLaguna Phuket Srisoonthorn Road, CherngtalayThe Residence Kalim Bay Phrabaramee 5 Road, Kalim

Restaurants and Cafés Deli De Luca Boat Lagoon Marina Kamala Beer Garden Main Road, KamalaKhun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Laguna CherngtalayLambert Brothers Boat Lagoon MarinaLady Pie Srisoonthorn Road, CherngtalayLes Anges Royal Phuket MarinaLiquid Lounge Bar Surin Beach Road, SurinMom Tri's Boathouse Regatta Royal Phuket MarinaRed Cafe Beach Road, KamalaRed Cafe Soi Policestation, KamalaSkippers Royal Phuket MarinaThe Club Kamala Beach Road, KamalaThe Coff ee Club Turtle Village, Mai KhaoWatermark Bar Restaurant Boat Lagoon Marina

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BOAT LAGOON & ROYAL PHUKET MARINAThe Boat Lagoon was Phuket’s fi rst marina complex. It has been fully operational since 1994. This circular, 168-berth lagoon was originally a tidal fl at at the head of a shallow, meandering 2-mile creek, Klong Tha Rua.

Klong Tha Rua was once the main port of the island, long before Phuket Town was built by the predominantly Chinese tin miners who arrived over 100 years ago. Phuket-based entrepreneur and pleasure-boat enthusiast Khun Kanit Yongsakul started the project some years ago, damming the stream and digging the basin to a depth of five metres before reopening the entrance.

Royal Phuket Marina was opened in 2005 and shares the approach channel with The Boat Lagoon. The entrance is on port, closer to the sea by about 1 mile. The rectangular outer basin has berthing for 76 yachts.

The Boat Lagoon is situated further up the channel after a 90-degree turn to port. Services in both marinas are comparable with facilities elsewhere in the world.

The ChannelThe well-marked channel has concrete pilings set approximately 13 metres apart all the way from Ao Tha Rua, starting at 07° 58.65’ N, 98° 24.9’ E. The channel meanders through the large shallow open bay until it enters the mangrove creek. Both the depth and width of this very tight channel vary along its length.

Keeled or deep-draft vessels up to 35 metres length and draft 2.5 metres can enter either side of high tide. It is wise to check with the harbour master on the latest channel dredging information. The shallowest depths in the channel, at the time of writing, were 2.5 metres at a 2.8 metre high tide.

While in the open water channel, keep the pilings 10-15 metres off the port side all the way in. Allow approximately 45 minutes from the open water channel entrance to arrival in either marina basin (at fi ve knots, which is the speed limit from the entrance to the mangroves onwards).

We strongly suggest deep draft vessels negotiate this diffi cult channel during the last hour of the rising tide.

ROYAL PHUKET MARINAA

The phase 1 basin has a minimum depth of 4 metres and berths for 76 yachts up to 30 metres. The 60-ton travel lift services a hard stand that can accommodate 40 yachts.

Dockside on the ground fl oor of the condominium blocks are commercial units housing fi ve top class restaurants, a fi tness club and many top-level retail outlets. A recent addition is the conference and exhibition centre where the annual Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX) is held.

Boat Lagoon Marina (left) and Royal Phuket Marina BILL O’LEARY

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Phase Two will comprise a prestige development of 150 homes and 300 condominiums around an inner locked basin with 250 berths and a minimum depth of 3.2 metres.

Royal Phuket Marina, with its stunning architecture, musical water fountain in the central ‘town square’ and already host to many spectacular events, is fast becoming an island landmark.

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A canal complex of condominiums, a hotel, serviced apartments and restaurants, shops and offi ces surrounds the Boat Lagoon. Short and long-term accommodation is available overlooking the marina.

Services include 3 travel-lifts up to 60 tons and large concrete areas and hard stand for up to 120 vessels. In the inner basin, there are 170 wet berths and in the approach river another 60 berths are currently being installed. All berths have power and water and there are hot showers and changing room facilities nearby.

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More information at www.phuketboatlagoon.com or email [email protected]. The Boat Lagoon is currently the centre of marine services in Phuket, with many service companies located in the ring of shops immediately around and facing the berths.

Several boat charter, brokerage and tour companies have joined the more typical marine services, which include haul-out, repair, electrical, canvas, cleaning and others.

It’s an interesting and useful mix of water related industries. Quite a few fascinating characters, some with many years experience in Phuket and other ports around the world, can be found working in these shops.

There are several restaurants around the marina, including Watermark, Boat Lagoon Resort, The Taverna, Spice Island, Winch and The Bakery.

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Feature : Phuket Regattasby Grenville Fordham

Phuket sailing is the winnerAFTER THE KING'S CUP REGATTA

Phuket, home to four very diff erent yacht races, last month said goodbye for another year to the oldest and biggest of them, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, now going into its 25th year. The King’s Cup, inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, saw 105 yachts compete across 10 classes between 4th and 11th December. There were 10 ‘King’s Cups’ up for grabs – one for each class – and competition was intense.

The people and the boats that fi nished the week with top honours, presented by His Majesty the King’s personal representative at an intensely formal Royal Awards Ceremony, were: Ray Roberts' Evolution Racing (Racing), Matt Allen's Zhik Ichi Ban (IRC 1), Peter Dyer's Team Sea Bees (IRC 2), Peter Sorensen's Baby Tonga (Premier Cruising), David Liddell's Miss Saigon (Multihull), Hans Rahmann's Voodoo (Firefl y 850), Ilya Ermakov's Sarawadee (Bareboat Charter), Paul Brunning's Dondang Sayang (Classic), Richard Macfarlane's Aida (Cruising) and Jean Rheault's Souay 1 (Modern Classic).

The participants, who came from 16 countries, comprised sailors of all levels, from yacht club weekend racers to America's Cup, Olympic and World Champion yachtsmen. At the top of the most competitive classes, though, there were few ‘weekend sailors’…

With four regattas, blue skies, beautiful scenery and highly competitive racing, Phuket's 'regatta industry' has taken off !

In the Racing Class, ultimate racing machines, the fi nal results saw just one point diff erence between Evolution Racing and HiFi. By winning this year, Ray Roberts joins an exclusive group of just three Racing Class sailors who have won four King's Cups in their sailing careers.

While the IRC 1 class was won easily by Matt Allen's Beneteau First 44.7 Zhik Ichi Ban, in IRC2 Team Sea Bees and Royal Thai Navy 1 came down to the wire with just one point separating them.

The Multihull Class, with some of the fastest and most hi-tech boats in the fl eet – yet strangely looked down on by the ‘monohull brigade’ – saw the lead change halfway through with Andy Pape’s fast cruiser, the Andaman Cabriolet Da Vinci, leading for the fi rst half only to be beaten in the end by both Miss Saigon and Henry Kaye’s Thor. That only two points separated Miss Saigon (1st) and Da Vinci (3rd), the latter racing with standard Dacron cruising sails while most of the fl eet carries ‘best-money-can-buy’ racing sails, is a worry for the majority of multihulls in this year’s upcoming regattas… Da Vinci, said owner David Roberts, is about to get serious with her sail wardrobe; the order's been placed.

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After four days of light-to-moderate (if you were lucky) breezes, the regatta ended abruptly, with all racing cancelled, on the Saturday morning. In the early hours a strong, unseasonal, westerly wind and an accompanying two-metre swell in Kata Bay, that generated an increasingly savage surf break, wreaked havoc with the fl eet that found itself unexpectedly on a lee shore in the worst possible conditions. 12 yachts were swept ashore, suff ering varying degrees of damage, and providing a spectacle for Kata Beach’s tourist population that they’re unlikely to ever witness again.

King’s Cup over, if somewhat dramatically, for a year, Thailand’s yachting community – and those overseas sailors who have “been there, done that”, with the King’s Cup and are ready for something a little diff erent – look forward to a further three regattas, all off Phuket Island’s east coast.

The fi rst is The Bay Regatta (formerly called the Phang Nga Bay Regatta). Coming into its 14th year, this one leaves the rest for dead if you’re into racing around magical scenery. Running from 9th - 13th February, this regatta attracts up to 50 yachts each year racing around the islands of Phang Nga Bay, with a casual beach party in a diff erent location each night. A change of organising authority sees the Ao Chalong Yacht Club holding the reigns in 2011, so participants can expect courses that avoid the windless far northern reaches of the bay and off er a little more breeze than in previous years. For information visit www.acyc-phuket.com/bayregatta.htm.

Then it’s a break until July, with the yacht club’s fi rst Club Racing series fi lling the gap. From 15th - 17th July, the multihulls gather in Chalong Bay for the region’s only Multihull Regatta. Last year attracting about 20 yachts, this is one of the fastest-growing events on the Southeast Asian calendar. Rapidly

becoming the most popular type of yacht in the Andaman Sea – ideal for comfortably cruising the islands and beaches yet fast and competitive enough for exciting racing – the multihull fraternity is determined to make its mark on the regatta scene. Interestingly, at least one monohull owner with an expensive racing yacht has also acquired a small, fast catamaran (Voodoo), on which he raced and won the King’s Cup. He says he just can't get over the speed and the thrill! For information about the Multihull Regatta visit www.acyc-phuket.com.

With just a few days break after the multihull event, it’s Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, now in its eighth year. A fi ve-day, fi ve-star extravaganza of beachside parties and exhilarating mixed fl eet racing off Phuket’s southeast coast, ‘Raceweek’ has become the favourite of many sailors and sponsors. Reliable southwest monsoon winds, top-notch race management, a superb venue in the Evason Phuket and a proper commercially managed approach to sponsors have all combined to lift ‘Raceweek’ head and shoulders above other events in many respects.

The 2011 regatta runs from 20th - 24th July. As that’s low season in Phuket, there are great deals to be had on hotel accommodation and charter yachts. A magnifi cent time for southern hemisphere dwellers to escape their winter... and there’s no better way for Europeans (and Asian expats) to take their summer vacation – combining four days of racing and fi ve nights of parties with a few days, before or after, cruising the area in a charter yacht. For information visit www.phuketraceweek.com.

Phuket has grown up. Four international regattas on a small, yet sophisticated, tropical island surrounded by the best cruising area in the world. Seems much too good to be true.

Babe, Ichi Ban & Koull Baby – IRC1 All hi-tech, but no King's Cup winners in this bunch... Carnage on Kata Beach – but the multihulls fared better than most

Photos by (bottom right) Helicam, (others x 5) Rolien Beute

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Top left, clockwise: Evolution Racing, Da Vinci, Team Sea Bees, IPPAI (Tuay Lek), Team Sea Bees [again], Royal Thai Navy, Surf Patrol, Moonblue, Andaman Cabriolet Niña


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Where are you from; why did you decide to move here? Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. I came here seven years ago for the climate and great lifestyle.

Did you plan to set up a business? Yes I came here to set up Helicam.

Tell us about your job. I get involved in everything from business to creative, working as part of our team. I do enjoy the fl ying side – but only when there's not too much pressure.

How did you get into helicopters and photography? For a school science project I fi tted a camera to my model plane and took some aerial photos of the school. They came out well, and I achieved a grade 'A' for the project. Ever since I've been fascinated with aerial photography and aircraft.

Have you ever lost a helicopter? Yes a few – even into the sea as many of our clients need aerial photos off shore.

What's your most memorable shoot? Aerial fi lming for a series of sci-fi movies about killer ants fi lmed in Krabi. We actually took part in one of the movies too! I got to meet the American movie star, Tom Lopat, from the original Dukes of Hazard.

What's your worst experience with the helicopters? Losing them! When we lose one in the ocean it costs us up to 400,000 Baht.

How many helicopters do you have? We've got seven helicopters, gasoline and electric, and two fi xed wing airplanes. We use the helicopters mostly to photograph properties; they have a maximum ceiling of around 150m. Our newest helicopter is fi tted with a full auto pilot system – allowing it to fl y very steadily using GPS. The fi xed wing airplanes can go higher and are good to shoot an entire town or city.

What's your main target market? In the past mostly developers, real estate and hotels. We're now moving into new areas and new clientele.

What's your business 'motto'? Believe in what you’re doing, work hard – and you'll succeed.

What do you see as your biggest success? Many of our clients re-book our services time after time.

Who has most infl uenced you? A creative director from a company I worked for in Dubai. He inspired me to think laterally and enjoy whatever project I was involved in.

Do you mostly work in Phuket? Many of our jobs are in Phuket but we also work around the rest of Thailand and Malaysia.

How often you do visit England? Never! My family and friends are all here.

Where do you live and why? Chalong. It has a good expat community without the 'in your face' tourism.

Did you buy your house? I've have just had one built and almost ready to move into. My extended family helped me to secure a form of ownership.

What areas of Phuket are your favourites? Why? I enjoy many of the beaches and lakes around Phuket. The environment here is good for outdoor activities and family fun.

What do you like and dislike about living in Phuket? I do enjoy the peace and freedom here, but worry about some of the bad driving habits.

How could Phuket be improved? Deal with the oversupply of tuk-tuks in tourist areas and bring in a regular 'baht bus' service like Pattaya. Police could enforce correct usage for Zebra crossings and traffi c lights. Tuk-tuks

and taxis should all be metered. Also invest in proper infrastructure such as underground services and good internet – 3G etc.

Do you think Phuket is over-developed? Yes, but the whole world is changing and we can’t stop that. But we can try to help it change for the better.

Tell us a bit about yourself? I'm 39 and happily married for more than 10 years. My wife is from the Philippines and we have two boys aged eight and three years old, who go to Thai School and will integrate with the Thai system. We're hoping for them to become Thai citizens one day to secure a future here.

How do you divide your time between work and leisure? I don’t have the luxury of deciding whether to work or play. In this climate work comes fi rst.

What do you do for fun? Do you have any hobbies? My hobby was fl ying model aircraft, but that's now my work. Most of the free time I have is spent with my family; we go to the beach, go cycling or just visit Grandma & Grandad here in Chalong. Occasionally I fi nd time to go out for a beer with friends and I have been to some amazing parties here – many organised by property companies and, of course, the Six Senses Phuket Raceweek parties are very special.

Are you involved in any local charities or clubs? I've just fi nished making a promotional video for the Phuket Sunshine Village to help create awareness for future donations and support.


Social PhuketWhat WAS on in Phuket

Black is Back Charity Fashion Show

IMAGE asia MD's 60th birthday

Da Vinci Restaurant was host to a staggering glamorous black carpet runway event on November 28 that raised more than 180,000 baht for charities Life Home Project and Sunshine Village Yacht Association.

Michael Trocherie MD, Wine Connection and his wife1.

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Fashion designer Phathanun Poositsuvapong3.

Locally based designer Noelle Adam4.

Susanne (Sue) Ultmann, Director Marketing Communications, 5. Baan Rim Pa Group

More than 200 guests from Phuket, Bangkok and overseas turned out to help IMAGE asia's founder and Managing Director, Grenville Fordham, celebrate his 60th birthday at his home in Baan Manik.

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10th Anniversary Party of Two Chefs

One Night in RioThe Phuket International Women's Club annual fund raising event, was held at The Hilton on November 13.

Taste Gallery Opening

Lift Off Party at East 88 Beach Lounge Offi cial Opening Ceremony of The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket

Grand Opening Hill Palazzo Italian Fine Cuisine

The World's Largest Thai Dinner by Marriott

24th Phuket King's Cup Regatta

(From left) Tess, Ada, Lotta, Patrik, and Mary, all from Lamoet and Henrik, GM, Two Chefs.

(From left) Lani Delvaque, Jureewan Smulders and Maggy Wigman.

Denise Bertrand and Neil Cumming.

(From left) Arati Sureddi, Jade Lama, Owner, Taste and Yaka Yamaguchi.

(From left) Urs Aebi, GM, Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket with Blandine Cressard, GM, Novotel Panwa and other party guests.

(From left) Chumpol Silapa-archa, Minister of Tourism and Sports and Vichit Prakobgosol, President of CCT Group.

(From left) Vichit Prakobgosol, President of CCT Group; Greg Findlay, General Manager; Wayne Buckingham, VP & AMD Of Starwood Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia.

(From left) Pathum (Gee) Krapheenok, Sales Manager, Serenity Resort & Residences with party guests.

The opening at Taste Restaurant & Lounge Surin Beach on November 27.

On November 14 Phuket’s Serenity Resort & Residences hosted a Sunday afternoon 'Lift Off ' party to mark the launch of its re-branded East 88 Beach Lounge.

(From left) Matteo Frabetti, Owner, Kata Ocean View; Nunzio Infante, Manager, Hill Palazzo; Patrick Catellani, Owner, Kata Ocean View and Micaela Caprara.

(From left) David Lance, Director of Operations, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Patong Beach; Kewalin Sukumjittanon; Cluster MARCOM Executive; Theera Kanjana, Cluster General Manager; Praewprawlin 'Yin' Inchomchuen, Marketing Manager, IMAGE Asia; Sanjay Malhotra, Cluster Director of Finance; Andreas P. Kohn, Cluster Director of Marketing.

(From left) Kim Wachtveitl, Director Business Development, Siam Winery Trading Plus, Co., Ltd; Daniel Schwalb, Director of Marketing & Sales of Siam Winery Trading Plus, Co., Ltd, and Vorasit Issara, Managing Director of Sri Panwa Residences

(From left) Richard Pope, Kata Rocks Developer; Kwanchai Aswawongsonti, HIB; Jennifer Diaz, Kata Rocks; Julian Olds, DCM Solutions and Kunrapats Yodsapakphinyo (Dome), Sales & Marketing Manager, Kata Rocks.

(From left) Pear, Supervisor, Two Chefs Kata branch; Angon, Restaurant Manager, Two Chefs Kata Center branch; Jan, Restaurant Manager, Two Chefs Kata branch, May, Restaurant Manager, Two Chefs Karon branch.

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The Crab Eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) is a highly resourceful, human-like primate. This one lectures a homo sapiens californiacus (in hat) that all primates are created equal. Please don’t feed its relatives. Bananas and human garbage food don’t grow on limestone islands, and are very harmful to macaques.

This infant Banded Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) was sunning itself on a 'Hong Yai' rock a metre from my kayak in a spot few humans ever see. What a treat!

The White Belly Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) is an apex predator in our limestone isles. Rehabbing them is my hobby, and 'Baby' still hangs out at British International School. If you see it, please say 'Aloha'.

This Golden Tree Snake (Chrysopelea ornata ornatissima) ventured into my Thai style house to nick some gecko eggs. Bad idea – the tokay almost ate the snake, which retreated into the jungle.

I rehabbed this juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) after it fl ew into a sliding glass door in Phuket City. When I released it fi ve days later on Cape Panwa, the mother was calling it from across a ravine. Felt so good I cried.

We think the colony in Koh Penak’s bat cave are probably Intermediate Roundleaf Bats – (Hipposideros larvatus) but I don’t want to kill one just to check it’s dental pattern to be sure. Don’t worry, they are insect eaters, and won’t turn you into a vampire.

One of the world’s great land bridges only 18,000 years ago, Borneo, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula were all one land mass. Wildlife, including humans, could walk to Bali or Palawan, Philippines. The Bramany Kite – (Haliastur Indus) didn’t care. An apex aviator of the Raptor family, the highly maneuverable Bramany can fl y anywhere it wants.

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Thanks to Mom, I started rehabbing wildlife in 1950 when I was fi ve years old. Thanks to Dad, I built my fi rst kayaks in 1955 when I was 10. Both activities allow me great wildlife photos. Enjoy some favourite Phuket shots.

For more information contact:John Gray Sea Canoe Co., Ltd.

124 Soi 1 Yaowarat Rd., Taladyai, Muang, Phuket

Tel: +66 (0)76 254505-7, +66 (0)84 844 1807

Email: [email protected]: www.johngray-seacanoe.com

Remember - never feed the monkeys. Tour operators who say it's OK are boneheads working for a tip.

This timid Crab Eating Macaque is just venturing away from Mama. It had no idea its world included a white bearded Ling Yai.

I found this Brown Wing Kingfi sher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) baby when it was just out of the nest. I studied it for six months until it fl ew free from the parents. On Christmas Day it 'fl ew the coop'. This was my last shot. I still say 'Aloha', but can’t get close enough for photos.

My old wooden Thai house has a colony of stunningly beautiful Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko). One day I saw a Praying Mantis. As I focused the Gecko took its meal. A few months later, another mantis entered my house and I made an entire macro-study of these fearsome insects – just a meal for a Tokay.

Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas) are my 'Amakua' (Hawaiian family god) but I went 21 years in Thailand before I saw one in the wild. Then it was two mating off Tarutao. I call this shot 'purpose of life'.

The Blue Spotted Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus boddarti) is 'Evolution fi sh'. Its Gobiidae ancestors were the fi rst vertebrates on land. ectoral fi ns allow walking in mud and air sacs allow breathing in water or air. Like all guys, they jump around when spawning.

John 'Caveman' Gray (right) accepts a SKAL International Ecotourism Award 2008 from SKAL's International President at the SKAL World Congress in Taipei.

Eagles love a shower. This juvenile White Belly escaped the animal prison in Chalong until its primary feathers grew back and it fl ew free. Don’t have your pictures taken with raptors or any wildlife. Let them go free.

The Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) is the Sunda shelf’s most humorous character. I love talking with these gregarious creatures and still haven’t fi gured out how they can fl y – somehow they do! We have a colony at our overnight campsite which serves as our alarm clock.

Feature: South Thailand Wildlife


About Chef Thomas Jakobi

Don’t be fooled by that egg on your plate. It may look like an egg and smell like an egg, but the chances are that after being cooked for an hour at 60 degrees Celsius, it won’t taste exactly like the kind of egg you’re used to. It might just be better!

The chef bringing this exciting style of cooking – or as his guests would say, “not so much cooking, as creating” – to the Evason Phuket is Thomas Jakobi.

He's a German Master Chef who has been working at Six Senses for six years and was also in charge of the award-winning restaurant 'Dining on the Rocks' on Samui.

He has a passion for the use of seasonal local and organic products. "'Into the Sea' is a playground for modern and exciting cooking techniques,” Thomas explains. “We use smoke guns and all kinds of other great kitchen gadgets. The concept in our signature restaurant is a cuisine that

For more information : Into the SeaEvason Phuket & Bon Island, RawaiTel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6 www.evasonphuket.comChef Thomas Jakobi

RICE NOODLE WRAPPED DUCK ROLLwith tamarind refresh & white sprouts

Ingredients30 gm rice noodle, fresh• 30 gm carrot, 1/4 “ julienne, 10 cm long• 30 gm spring onion, trimmed and • cleaned, 10 cm long30 gm asparagus, trimmed and • cleaned, 10 cm long2 gm coriander, washed • 2 cherry tomatoes, quartered• 5 gm sprouts•

1 egg white, beaten to medium • peaks25 gm tamarind sorbet• 10 gm tamarind sauce• 100 gm duck breast, skin on• 10 gm mixed green salad• 5 gm balsamic vinaigrette• 3 gm salt• 2 gm pepper, black• 10 ml peanut oil•

Method:Place a medium sauté pan & a medium stock with salted drinking both on • high heat.Trim the duck breast & evenly score the skin, taking care not to cut through • to the breast meat. Season well with salt & pepper on the meat side only.Add the oil to the pan & add the duck with the skin side down. Render the • fat from the skin while constantly removing the excess fat from the pan.When the skin is crispy, transfer the duck breast to a sheet pan & fi nish • under a broiler. Cook internally to medium & allow to rest for 10 minutes.Cut the duck breast into strips & reserve for assembly.• Blanch the carrot & asparagus in the salted water. Drain & cool in salted • cold water for 3 minutes. Drain well & adjust seasoning with salt & pepper if necessary.Trim rice noodle to a 10 cm square. Assemble the duck roll with carrot, • asparagus, spring onion, coriander, & strips of duck breast. Season with salt & pepper & tamarind sauce. Roll tightly & cut duck roll in three pieces, with one piece 5 cm long & two pieces 2.5 cm long.Assemble the rolls on the center of the plate in one line, with the longest roll • in the center. Place a small amount of tamarind sauce on top of each roll.Dress the mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the mixed • green salad & mushroom salad around the large roll, as well as a few thin slices of duck breast & cherry tomato.Garnish salad with a few drops of wasabi mayonnaise & tamarind sauce.• Place the scoop of tamarind sorbet on top of the large roll.• Place the egg white on top of the tamarind ice cream & garnish with • sprouts.

Tamarind sorbet1000 ml drinking water• 440 gm sugar • 100 gm glucose•

1000 ml tamarind juice• 3 gelatin leaves•

Method:Combine the water, sugar & glucose in a medium sized sauce pan. Place • on high heat & bring to a boil.Add tamarind & mix well.• Add gelatin leaves & cool over an ice bath.• Place in an ice cream maker & process.• Transfer to a suitable container & store covered in the freezer.•

Tamarind sauce150 cl drinking water• 300 gm tamarind, dried• 250 gm palm sugar•

100 cl fi sh sauce• 150 gm shallot•

Method:Thinly slice the shallots & fry on low temperature oil (120°C).• When dried, drain oil & place on absorbent paper. Reserve for later use.• Combine drinking water, tamarind, & palm sugar in a medium sized sauce • pan. Bring to a boil. Add fi sh sauce & dried shallot.Reduce by half while monitoring fl avour development.• Remove from heat & place in a blender.• Carefully process until mixture is smooth.• Cool over an ice bath & store in a squeeze bottle.•

Recipe

is based on fl avour, with an emphasis on combining dynamic textures, aromas, spices and temperatures."

Thomas knows it’s vital to go and see what other chefs are doing in the world. While the techniques and methods might be the same, everyone has his own touch and experimenting is the name of the game. “We have open-minded guests!” he laughs. “We try to be so creative, to make every mouthful interesting. The most important thing is that it tastes incredible.”

The team at 'Into the Sea' feels that making sure things are ecologically sound in accordance with the philosophy of Six Senses – not using a freezer, growing their own organic vegetables and not eating 'baby' food such as veal or caviar – actually forces them to be more creative.


Around Phuket

76 Bar Drink & Dine Fusion/Western/Thai

76 Bar Drink & Dinewww.thenappatong.com

Open daily 06:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343111

A smart and stylish restaurant and bar with warm ambiance that has a homey feel to it yet is a place to eat, drink and be seen, 76 Bar Drink & Dine off ers a relaxing occasion. Enjoy the sophisticated selection of cocktails such as the Mojito and the Vodkatini and savour the diverse and delightful Fusion Thai and Mediterranean cuisine and the fi ne wines from around the world.

The Carpaccio of Wagyu Beef with chanterelles, asparagus, rocket and parmesan cheese and Sautéed Foie Gras on toasted brioche with vanilla honey and balsamic strawberry are superb starters while the Roasted Duck Breast served with mushroom risotto, peaches and Sichuan pepper jus and Angus Tenderloin served with porcini mushroom, rosti and Sangiovase sauce as equally satisfying entrées.

Top it all off with a delectable dessert! The passion fruit and mango bavaroise with a rosa regale wine and watermelon granite as well as the perfect combination of white chocolate mousse, peach and pineapple delight with a glass of selected dessert wine off ers harmonious delights with which to share.

SILK Restaurant and Bar Thai

Andara Resort and Villas, Kamala Beach Roadwww.andarasilk.com

Open daily 07:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 338777 ext 680

Indulge in some of the fi nest Thai cuisine, authentic traditional dishes that blend the freshest ingredients in innovative recipes to provide succulent tastes and unique textures. Top off the distinct culinary experience with a luxurious and contemporary indoor seating arrangement of Thai artefacts and long lanterns suspended from the ceiling or a sophisticated outdoor seating of wooden tables and small pools, all with a view to the Andaman Sea, and there's a sleek, stylish and silky evening to savour.

Delights at Silk Restaurant and Bar include Arharn Vang Jan Pised, an array of items which include Phuket noodle-wrapped prawns, fresh spring rolls, chicken in pandanas leaf and fi sh cakes and Yam Som O, pomelo salad with tamarind dressing and crispy shallots. Chu Chi Pla, a rich red curry sauce with white snapper fi llets in coconut milk, Gaeng Phed Pe Yang and red curry of roasted duck, pineapple, grapes, cherry tomatoes in coconut milk are superb entrées to complement the starters.

Outstanding cuisine served in a tastefully decorated setting with excellent service – smooth as Silk!


Around Phuket

Mom Tri's Kitchen International

Open Daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569

Mom Tri's Villa Royale, Kata Noiwww.momtriphuket.com

Enjoy fi ne dining in an award winning restaurant set just above the rocks and overlooking Kata Noi Beach. Panoramic sea views combined with the sound of the waves below create a peaceful, sensually indulgent and romantic setting.

European favourites and Thai dishes are served either on the open-air terrace, covered patio or Thai sala. An exuberant menu off ers delicious creations from talented Executive Chef Sura. Popular dishes include hot crab souffl é, and light and savoy appetiser, tuna carpaccio, Phuket lobster and Angus beef tenderloin. Mom Tri's Kitchen is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence for four years in a row and has over 350 labels including an extensive organic wine list and 16 wines by the glass.

Also enjoy watching the sunset during happy hour from 6:00 to 7:00 and receive 50% discount cocktails and beer. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi, the entrance can easily be found on the hill between Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach.

Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Entrance from Beach Road, Patongwww.sala-bua.com

There are only a few certain quality restaurants that can off er an evening of contentment with incomparable classiness, along with warm hospitality in a luxurious but tranquil setting ideal for a memorable dining extravagance. Taste, comfort and style with outstanding cuisine competently prepared by an award-winning chef to satisfy even your most sophisticated palate.

Have an evening of signifi cance at Sala Bua Restaurant where the art of cooking is an expertise personally geared by Executive Chef Angelo Magliaro, who delicately maintained service etiquette of Sala Bua as the award-winning “Best Restaurant” chosen by Thailand Tatler from 2002 to 2010. His signature carte du jour entrées of Chocolate Homemade Ravioli stuff ed with white duck liver and ricotta cheese tempts the palate.

Sit al fresco embracing the panoramic view of the Andaman with the sea breeze and the sonata of the band lightly serenading. With personalized service fused in an ambiance of exclusivity, this place furnishes only the extraordinary and unforgettable evening away!

Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 342100 ext 8301

Sala Bua International

Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300

Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire's Mile!www.capesienna.com, [email protected]

The new chic modern resort Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings the sophisticated style of city living to the tropical beauty of Phuket Island. Cape Sienna awaits you in our two unique dining venues, both with outstanding service, fi ne cuisine and views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern! It’s hip! It’s laidback! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas.

Plum Fine Dining Restaurant is a night time venue with a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere. The food at PLUM is described best as “Mediterranean Fine Dining experience…down to earth”, a festival of fl avours and tastes, rarely found nowadays. It is a hotel dining experience unlike any you've ever had with an emphasis strictly on fresh and organic products.

Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort serves distinctive cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth.

Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view…

Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky Eurasian/Tapas Bar


'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 has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with a reputation stretching much further. It is perched on a cliff , with teak fl oors and the constant 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.

Situated 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.

Baan Rim Pa Thai

Open Thu-Tue 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340789, +66 (0)76 341768

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

White Box Modern Mediterranean/Asian

Past Novotel Resort after Sunset Resort on the beach sidewww.whiteboxphuket.com

Open daily 17:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 346271, +66 (0)76 680410

Often the ideal dining and nightlife venue has an unsurpassed beachfront setting with views of the Andaman Sea and the setting sun at dusk. Once a house nestled on the beach and known to locals as White Box due to its colour and shape, White Box off ers is now a two and a half storey building that holds an outdoor rooftop bar and both an outdoor and air conditioned dining area on the fi rst fl oor.

Superlative dishes such as the Pan Fried Snowfi sh with Porcini and White Truffl e Sauce and Wagyu Beef Tartare Classic are pleasing to the eye and tantalize the taste buds.

After dinner, move to the roof top bar for an after dinner cocktail and to enjoy parties with the best Dj’s from Phuket and abroad.

A superlative beachside location with views of Patong Beach that has a lively social and nightlife scene, an outstanding cuisine make White Box a venue to frequent.


Around PhuketThe Royal Kitchen Chinese (Cantonese)

25th fl oor, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spawww.royalparadise.com

Open daily 11-14:00, 18-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340666

With spectacular and panoramic views of Patong and the Andaman Sea from the 25th fl oor of the The Royal Paradise Resort & Spa and the splendour of a glamourous setting with the unparalleled delights of Cantonese style Chinese food, The Royal Kitchen is a venue that is not to missd on any diner's list.

Peking Duck, a traditional Cantonese favourite, is the signature dish of the house. A show of artistry sees the carving of the crisp skin into thin slices. Diners then wrap the succulent slices in a pancake with green onion, cucumber slices and a sweet sauce to savour.

Other delicacies include the Hong Kong Beef which is fried three times, the fi nal in a sweet sauce, that is served moist and tender, and is a delight to the taste. The Szechuan Soup holds ham and a variety of vegetables while the Asparagus and the Fried Rice with ham and vegetables provide a tasty complement to the meal.

Divine dishes in a traditional Chinese setting with unsurpassed views make The Royal Kitchen a dining venue to savour.

Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Townwww.salvatorestaurant.com

Looking for a break from the tourist spots on Phuket’s west coast – and the best pizza on the island? Follow the locals to Salvatore’s, a rustic 'trattoria' in Phuket Town. Salvatore off ers traditional Italian cuisine using only the fi nest fresh ingredients, such as linguini alla bottarga, sea bass in salt crust, gnocchi with fresh sausage and pizza baked in a wood-burning oven.

Other specialties are created with local shellfi sh, like mouth-watering lobster ravioli and fettucini with crab. Start with the bruschetta, with delicately skinned tomatoes and fresh herbs and beef carpaccio with olive oil.

The food is prepared under the careful eye of the Sardinian executive chef and owner, Salvatore Cossu, a fi xture on Phuket’s restaurant scene for his cooking skills. He personally shops for the vegetables and fi sh in local markets. The bread is baked daily; the pastas and sausages are home-made.

Ask him about daily food specials as well as wine suggestions. Salvatore off ers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines.

The service is warm and the ambience is friendly. But the real star is the food.

Salvatore’s Italian

Open 12-14:00, 18-23:00 Closed Mondays | Tel: +66 (0)76 225958


Nikita’s International

Southern Phuket's premier beach bar and restaurant, Nikita's at Rawai is one of the island's favourite beach-side restaurants. The absolute seafront, garden-sala café-bar with fantastic views over the islands in Chalong Bay, a shady setting and deliciously cool sea breeze is unbeatable for relaxing away balmy afternoons and evenings.

Time means nothing at Nikita's. Located on peaceful Rawai Beach, Nikita's well-trained team off ers real Thai hospitality to guests – who sit happily, daydreaming for hours, observing life on the water and chatting with friends. The extensive menu of authentic Thai food, fresh seafood dishes and the now 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 – seems to be a winner with visitors as well as the many regular 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.

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

Wine Connection International

It’s not very often that you fi nd everything that you need in one place, but a visit to Wine Connection in Sino Avenue at Jungceylon makes a welcome change. Where else can you fi nd a bistro, wineshop, food shop, deli and bakery all under one roof?

For starters, there is a tasty selection of cold cuts and cheeses served with a variety of fresh bread straight from the in-house bakery. As a main, Rabbit with Wild Mushrooms with accompanying gratin potatoes and spinach is a perfect combination of fl avours. This is just one of Chef Laurent’s monthly specials, which keep people coming back time and time again. A Crème Caramel slips down easily and makes the meal complete.

A smooth fruity Chilean Cabernet Merlot is a wonderful wine to accompany the meal and is one of literally hundreds of wines that can be selected by the bottle from the wine store or by the glass from the menu.

With a French Chef, a fabulous menu, monthly specials and great wines, that is the perfect recipe for a great meal out.

Patong: Jungceylon in Sino Avenue; Chalong: Fisherman Way Business Centerwww.wineconnection.co.th

Open daily 10:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 366091, +66 (0)76 282411 ext 2

Open daily 09:00 until late | Tel: +66 (0)76 288703, +66 (0)081 091 5788

LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar Thai

From Kalim Beach Road, enter Soi 7 at Orchid Hotel and drive up the hill for 500 mwww.limsphuket.com

LIM’s at Kalim Bay is an elegant custom-designed restaurant and a gallery of bold, very abstract art, built on a tropical hillside garden beside one of Phuket’s few natural rivers. Call it a hidden treasure.

LIM’s has special off erings of generous portions that combine interesting textures and tastes. There’s a pomelo salad with shrimp that has a fresh, very clean taste. The slices of marinated duck breast rolled in cucumber are very light and match either the Australian or New Zealand red or white wines off ered on the menu. Traditional, popular curries can be found on the menu with large king prawns, chicken or duck and there’s a section for vegetarians.

Along with NINE Lounge and Bar, this is a restaurant to relax in, to take your time between courses and enjoy the company of your dinner companions. Until now, the pleasure of an evening at LIM’s, a favourite of Thai and expat residents, has spread mostly by discreet word of mouth as the chosen elegant hideaway for the discerning diner. Now the word is out.

Open daily 18:30-22:30 (Kitchen, Bar until late) | Tel: +66 (0)76 344834

Coconut CaTube Slide

Wave Pool

Kid Slide

Aquarium

Boomerango

www.splashjunglewaterpark.com Ticketing: +66www.splashjunglewaterpark.com Ticketing: +66 65 Moo 4, Mai Khao, A.Thalang Phuket 83110 Th 65 Moo 4, Mai Khao, A.Thalang Phuket 83110 Th


La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills

Royal Phawadee Village, 3 Sawatdirak Rd., Patong. Free Pickup (Conditions Apply)www.laboucherie-asia.com, [email protected]

La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located in the Royal Phawadee Village – a sumptuous and quiet boutique resort in Patong. An intimate and relaxed ambience off ers a welcome escape from the nearby busy and bustling area. Unwind with a glass of wine at an outdoor table or in airconditioned comfort and enjoy great steaks and French specialities.

Appetizers of Beef Carpaccio and Basil and Warm Goat Cheese Salad are delightful delicacies of a perfect combination of meat and cheese with complimentary textures and delicately spiced tastes. The Steak Tartare served with fried potatoes with garlic and butter and vegetables and the Entrecôte with a Bearnaise sauce and a baked potato and vegetables are sure to please.

A varied menu of wonderful food that includes perfectly cooked steaks and dishes from France is a good reason to stop at La Boucherie. Top it off with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff , and you have a restaurant that provides a very pleasant and satisfying experience.

Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 344581, +66 (0)81 607 0191

Baluchi Indian

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

Baluchi is located in the heart of Patong and in Karon yet the relaxed atmosphere of both restaurants with soft background Indian music, creates a great ambience to relish a hearty meal with your family or to entertain your friends or clients.

They take pride in using only authentic and fresh 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 the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. 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. Karon is open 18:30 to 23:30 except Saturdays.

Open daily 13:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 292526, +66 (0)76 284555

On Surin Beach, left from parking lot, 3 restaurants downwww.tastesurinbeach.com

Taste Restaurant on Surin Beach off ers a Mediterranean Pan-pacifi c menu with beachside seating. The menu is dictated by love for food made with fresh ingredients. Favourites like Tamarind Glazed Barbequed Ribs, a family recipe of Nepalese Indian curry and Australian ribeye steaks has made Taste an expat favourite. Weekly specials off er innovative creations: Black Crab Ravioli with chive mousse, grilled sardines and Wing Bean Salad with bbq chili shrimp.

Fresh fi sh, which comes daily from the markets is served in a variety of ways from the hot and tangy 3-spice fi sh, to the classic seared snapper with beurre blanc sauce. White snapper is prepared in a ginger white wine broth with Japanese accents, served with rice and sesame salad. Tuna is lightly grilled and prepared with mixed greens served with vinaigrette dressing.

Taste creates a fi ne dining experience with causal beach ambiance and exudes beach chic, with attentive staff , great wines, and fabulous cocktails. The 99 baht happy hour (4-7pm) Mojitos are unbeatable.

Taste is the perfect setting for private parties, weddings and corporate events.

Taste Restaurant Mediterranean/Pacifi c Rim

Open Tues-Sun 12:00 till late | Tel: +66 (0)76 270090, +66 (0)87 886 6401

Baan Yin Dee Fusion/International

Few destinations in the world can host an evening of enjoyment with sophisticated fl air and unrivalled ambience. Unprecedented luxury and comfort characterise Baan Yin Dee. “Warm Welcome Home”, the English translation of Baan Yin Dee, is an apt name for this upscale retreat that truly is to be discovered. Traditional Thai hospitality, the pleasing sounds of the piano and the superb dinner make for a relaxing occasion.

The international and fusion fl are at BYD come alive in the dishes so delicately prepared and presented. The White Snapper in crispy Pancetta skin served with warm lentil salad and potato basil straw and the BYD Fusion, chicken breast stuff ed with scallops and served with herb gnocchi and asparagus scented cherry tomato lay testimony to Chef Fabien’s creativity in preparing delectable delights.

An upscale venue catering to tourists and locals alike, BYD provides an unsurpassed dining experience. With superb food, piano music and hospitality in a stylish environment, it doesn’t get any better than this.

Muean Ngern Road south end of Patongwww.baanyindee.com

Open daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-6 ext 5


Around PhuketThe Siam Supper Club International

The Siam Supper Club is defi nitely an icon!! It screams the word. There are few places in the world that provoke such a sense of time and place.

The venue is a long bar and grill that has become synonymous with the cool of a bygone age still leaving it's sophisticated imprint. It's cool... in the same way scotch on the rocks is cool. Beautiful... no glorious jazz fi lling the few empty spaces. One of the most interesting collections of sepia black and whites remain true to this same time and place.

When one is at The Siam Supper Club, one has to give up the mantle of tourist or visitor and for a brief time assume the rank of resident or... Phuketian. For when you're at The Siam Supper Club you are well and truly placed in a subtley lit and timbered comfort zone where a cocktail is still a cocktail damn it, the wines are big and the fabulous food reminds you of how things used to be. Ah! The tropics!

Big wines. Fabulous food. Great music.

Outside the gates of Laguna at Tinlay Placewww.siamsupperclub.com

Open daily 18:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 270936

ItalianDa Vinci

Conceptualisations and ingenuity in the form of Italian cuisine come to Nai Harn! Relish an authentic style of cooking of a diverse array of favourites and new combinations served in a cozy ambiance or savour pizzas in a separate casual seating area by a wood-fi red oven.

Welcoming tastes and sights abound at Da Vinci with tantalizing temptations served from the kitchen with fresh ingredients as signature items in every dish. The Lasagne Al Forno, home made lasagne layers of pasta made with beef and tomato sauce and the Spaghetti Neri Pomodorini Calamari E/ Gamberi, black spaghetti with tomato, squid and prawn off er unique tastes and texture combinations with the richness of their fl avours refl ected in the quality of the ingredients.

The Scaloppine Al Vino Bianco Con Patate are two appetizing escalopes with white wine served with potatoes were perfectly cooked fi llets of pork.

For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food.

Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawaiwww.davinciphuket.com

Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574


Kantok Restaurant Thai

Burasari Patong Beachwww.burasari.com

Open daily 11:30-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 370000

Kantok Restaurant off ers you a natural and warm ambiance where traditional healthy food is matched with fun and exciting traditional dance. “The Kantok” table was originally used by the northern households welcoming guests of importance into their homes.

Our Thai set menu is attentively prepared, beginning with our Thai appetizer platter which includes items which continue to be a rare delicacy these days due to the delicate mix of ingredients to create an old and unique taste. A sampling of our main event including green curry with chicken, Mussaman curry and our famed red duck curry is something not to be missed. End your distinct culinary experience with a local Thai dessert.

Enjoy our Thai classical dance show which runs everyday from 7 to 9pm and is accompanied by a Thai traditional orchestra.

If you haven’t tried the best red duck curry in town or yet seen a Thai classical dance, it is well worth the eff ort of doing so. It is beautifully relaxing and an almost hypnotic way to enjoy the evening.

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

Kan Eang, meaning feel at ease, invites you to unwind with the soothing sounds of the waves, enjoy a stunning view of Chalong Bay and savour freshly caught seafood, local Thai delights and selected Japanese dishes.

Kan Eang@pier is more than a restaurant, it is a destination. Originally called Kan Eang 1, the name was changed after renovations. Kan Eang 1 with more than 30 years of preparing great seafood dishes had long been a favourite among both locals and visitors from around the world Kan Eang@pier is no diff erent and continues the tradition of satisfying any palate with their selected fresh seafood and local specialties.

Kan Eang@pier has the fl exibility to cater for everything from intimate dinners to special events and large banquets.

This restaurant with its friendly and attentive staff and seaside tables and chairs in an idyllic setting off ers a relaxing and pleasant dining experience day or night. Enjoy a panoramic view of the yacht harbour and close islands.

Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai

Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)83 173 1187, +66 (0)76 381212

Beach Rd, 200 metres north of Soi Bangla in Patongwww.wheretoeat-phuket.com

Patong Seafood International

Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 341244

Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant was the fi rst seafood restaurant to open in the then village-like Patong. It has changed very little from those days except for a major refurbishment after the 2004 tsunami in which major damage was sustained.

The restaurant was rebuilt as it was in original Thai style with open dining area and a high circular design ceiling. Only the freshest seafood is brought straight from the boat and market to give you the fi nest selections, which are on display – chilled and ready to eat. The kitchens at Patong Seafood Restaurant are a place to behold, where their chefs with simply so many years of experience, prepare your seafood and other Thai delicacies to perfection.

The fi rst thing that you will notice are the friendly staff . The smiles, the attentiveness and the helpfulness in making your choice are something you will appreciate and you will then know why many visitors and locals come back time and time again to enjoy this real taste of Thailand.


Climax Restaurant International

On the 5th Floor of Absolute Bangla Suites on Bangla Road, Patong.www.theclimax.net, [email protected]

Open daily 07:30-11:00, Bar till 2 am | Tel: +66 (0)76 343612, +66 (0)86 855 8586

Climax Pool Dining & Music Lounge is located on the roof top of Patong’s newest design resort, Absolute Bangla Suites, and off ers an extensive variety of dining options and drinks, in a chic and sophisticated fi ne dining restaurant while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Patong.

Jose Luis Duran Sanles, the Director of Food and Beverage in Absolute Resorts & Hotels off ers an extensive seductive and sensual western and Thai fusion menu along with exotic signature cocktails, which can be savoured in the al fresco setting. This ultimate high-class experience promises to arouse the senses with delectable appetizers, sumptuous seafood, succulent Climax imports, and tempting and desirable desserts.

All of it with the warmest and hippest atmosphere on the island; along with the most friendly and kindest service you have ever experienced.

With a seating capacity of 78, a drinks menu numbering in the hundreds and a VIP room, which can be used as a separate function room for private, corporate and special functions, Climax off ers the ideal venue for any occasion.

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

VSET is a "restaurant at its extraordinary best". VSET, pronounced "Vi-Sate", in Thai means "extraordinary".It is the fi rst gastronomic restaurant along Chalong pier and has a naturally-thatched roof, quaint interior decor and an open kitchen where you can see the Master Chef Ronnie Macuja and his talented team at work. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor seating, this intimately proportioned establishment serves up delicious fare in a homey atmosphere.Multi-award winning chef Ronnie Macuja's creations combine well-known methods with a bit of local fl are and creativity producing a stellar menu in the process. Notable dishes include: Phuket Lobster Salad with long green eggplants in crustacean dressing, Foie Gras Parfait, Cognac-fl amed Lobster Bisque, Australian Lamb Cutlet, Red Snapper Steak with balsamic-roasted cherry tomato and Honey-glazed Pork Belly. These only touch the surface of the experience while a fi ne wine list can add the ideal twist and a tantalizing selection of desserts rounds off a full set of fl avours. It is a restaurant centered on the palate, but it is how all its attributes fi t together that make it a truly extraordinary place.

VSET Modern Western Cuisine

Open daily 11:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)89 727 0067, +66 (0)76 381159

Around PhuketInto the Sea Modern Logical Cuisine

Into the Sea, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Bon Island established its reputation by off ering modern Mediterranean cuisine and a stunning panoramic view over the Andaman Sea.Raising the bar higher, Chef Thomas Jakobi’s Modern Logical Cuisine showcases his latest innovations in the form of new creative interpretations of a cuisine that has both visual and textural appeal. The taste and a focus on fresh, wholesome, local ingredients are paramount.The wine program, created by our sommelier, Harry Haan, has been granted the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the second year in a row.After tasting literally hundreds of wines over the years we only approve a handful for the consideration. We taste the bad wines, so you don’t have to! We hope you get as much pleasure drinking our wines and eating our food as we do!Parking available directly at the restaurant. Please show this page at the entrance gate.

Evason Phuket & Bon Island, Rawaiwww.evasonphuket.com, [email protected]

Open Tues-Sat 18:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6

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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.

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.

Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 271233

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

“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 25 per cent 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, Surin Beach and Chalong, 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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The Royal Spa and Health Club

In the heart of bustling Phuket Town lies a quiet haven of heavenly peace. With the continuous sounds of water, trickling, bubbling and steaming, and with the sweet fruity scents that fi ll the air, the being is enticed into a fl owing stillness of body and mind.

The Royal Spa and Health Club is a popular tropical day spa with both locals and visitors alike, which is managed by the Royal Spa Development and Management Company. With an excellent reputation in the spa development industry through its experience and attention to detail, the Royal Spa and Health Club off ers a distinctly personal experience.

Of the signature treatments, the Royal Stone Therapy is one that is particularly interesting. The Hot Stone massage technique, founded 5000 years ago, uses black volcanic stones, which are heated and placed on the body, producing a profound eff ect, stilling the mind and easing the body.

Unlike many of the high-end spa complexes on the island, which market themselves exclusively to tourists, the reasonable prices and relaxed but professional staff at the Royal Spa, means that many local Thais, as well as tourists, are beginning to use the spa. This has helped to erase the often stiff , and over-formal atmosphere at many of Phuket’s spa resorts, giving the Royal Spa an ambience of authentic relaxation and pleasure.

All the therapists working at the Royal Spa have been trained at the in-house 'Phuket Spa Academy', established in 2004, to provide a comprehensive spa training course. The curriculum and assessments provide a measurement of therapist expertise and knowledge within the Thai spa industry. Since then, the Royal Spa Development and Management Company have provided comprehensive and professional spa management, and development programs, for spa retreats throughout Thailand. Their aim is to provide a standard of service and expertise throughout the Thai spa industry, to ensure a high quality of service and standard of treatment, throughout Thailand. It truly off ers the ‘one stop services for Thai spa business’ and a quality of relaxed professionalism, rarely found in luxury spa resorts.

Right now The Royal Spa have 12 branches that are managed in resorts in Patong, Kata, Karon, Panwa, Ao Chalong and Phuket Town and you are welcome to experience our spas with us anytime. As a special for our 8th year anniversary, we off er 'BUY ONE GET ONE FREE' value.

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Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 236663, +66 (0)76 236056367/63-64 Yaowaraj Rd., Muang, Phuket 83100Email: [email protected] Website: www.theroyalspa.com

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The Royal SpaTo experience The Royal Spa is to feel the true beauty of nature and refl ect on the power of body, mind and spiritual connections.

Some treatments & packages at The Royal SpaPrices range from 1,200 to 6,500 Baht

The Royal Ayurvedic Massage 90 min

Ayurvedic Massage or Abhyanga is a full body massge with medicated oils to balance specifi c conditions.

Hot Stone Massage 90 min

Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage that uses black volcanic heated stones to make you feel deeply relaxed, allowing you to let go of all the stress that is held within your body.

The Royal Signature package 4 hrs

The Royal Honey Body Treatment (scrub and wrap)The Royal Experience MassageThe Royal FacialMilky Bath

This Privilege applies to the 14 following locations:

Phuket The Royal Spa & Health Club +66 (0)76 236663The Royal Spa Ao Chalong Villa Resort & Spa +66 (0)76 381691The Royal Spa Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort +66 (0)76 286100The Royal Spa Ramada Resort +66 (0)76 396666-7The Royal Spa The Village Resort & Spa +66 (0)76 398200-5The Royal Spa Sugar Palm Resort & Spa +66 (0)76 284404The Royal Spa @ Malisa Villa Suites +66 (0)76 284760The Royal Spa The Beach Boutique House +66 (0)76 333113The Royal Spa Absolute Patong Ville Resort +66 (0)76 294500 The Royal Spa At Panta +66 (0)76 275002-14

Phang NgaThe Royal Spa Borsaen Villa & Spa +66 (0)76 418888The Royal Spa Haadson Resort +66 (0)76 593510

PattayaAvarin Spa Managed by The Royal Spa +66 (0)38 256555

TradThe Royal Spa Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa +66 (0)39 551223

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Six Senses Spa

Six Senses Signature – Men’s Indulgence

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 minutes

Oriental Massage 50 minutes

Man Facial 50 Minutes

Foot Recovery 30 minutes

Healthy Tamarind Smoothie Drink 3 Hours

Six Senses Signature – Ladies Pampering

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 minutes

Manicure & Pedicure 100 minutes

Soothing Facial 50 Minutes

Healthy Tamarind Smoothie Drink 3.5 Hours

Our aim is to off er our clients a new kind of spa experience, one that is truly holistic, tailor-made and designed to rejuvenate and energise, and ultimately provide the knowledge, tools and support that is required to create a better quality of life for all.

Special Package off er for Shop WINDOW on LifestyleSpecial Price: 3,500 Baht Net/Person

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The winner of several international awards including the Luxury Travel & Style Magazine, Australia as 10th Place Best Overseas Spa 2009, the luxuriously appointed spa at Evason Phuket & Bon Island is spread over three fl oors and sets a new standard in spa design. The Six Senses Spa provides a relaxing and revitalising experience as well as healing treatments and off ers a comprehensive menu of signature treatments and specialist practitioner programmes for holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty. Using only natural products including therapeutic quality essential oils as the basis of the aromatherapy skincare products for most of the face and body treatments, skilled therapists create sensory journeys to rejuvenate and balance the senses.

The aim of the spa is to off er clients a new kind of spa experience, one that is truly holistic, tailor-made and designed to rejuvenate and energise and ultimately provide the knowledge, tools and support that is required to create a better quality of life for all. It is our mission to deliver spa experiences that are both unique and memorable, and very much beyond expectations.

The pyramid of six spheres used to identify Six Senses Spas, represents the philosophy that is fundamental to the human experience whereby the foundation spheres represent the three primary senses of sight, sound and touch. The second level balances upon this foundation by satisfying the more acute senses of taste and smell. The apex sphere symbolizes a sense of elation discovered only by balancing the fi rst fi ve – the unique experience of all senses elevated beyond expectations.

Six Senses has created a body temple incorporating the principles of feng shui using fi re and water, which delights beyond all expectations. The spa is open and spacious in design, utilising the beautiful outdoors for Asian style treatments and indoor treatment rooms for specialised and signature therapies. Couples treatment rooms with sunken Jacuzzis are available for mini day and day package getaways or a la carte treatments.

All guests participate in a health assessment prior to the fi rst treatment so that needs are identifi ed and maximised results are achieved. A great importance is placed on the relaxation element of the spa experience and guests may stay in the spa to enjoy the sauna and herbal steam or rest in grass roofed salas.

The Sense Spa endeavours to deliver experiences that are memorable and unique and and that exceed expectations. Discover a range of treatments to choose from and with advice from therapists, fi nd options of body and beauty care, mind and body balancing and juice and herbal remedies.

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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 381010-7

100 Vised Road, Moo 2, Rawai 83130Email: [email protected] Website: www.evasonphuket.com Spa

Massage of the Month Pampering Price!9am – 12 am Special Price Holistic, Oriental, Energizer 50 minutesSpecial Price 1,500 baht net (Normal Price 2,942.50 baht)*treatments to be fi nished by 1 pm

Spa Local menu is available; please to contact spa reception for more information

Reservation conditions:Validity until January 2011• All prices are non–commission•

Happy Hour 9am-1pm!Enjoy 20% discount off from a la carte treatments(Excluded Promotion Package, Massage of the month & Beauty treatments)*treatments to be fi nished by 2 pm

Prices are inclusive of 10% Service Charge & 7% Government Tax. 2.5% of each guest bill is pledged to Six Senses Carbon Senses Fund. A large reforestation project in Thailand that will not only mitigate carbon emissions, but also create local jobs, create wildlife corridors, increase awareness on forest and wildlife preservation, and restore biodiversity


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Alastair Carthew is a journalist, broadcaster, public relations counsellor and writer, living on Phuket.

Tel: +66 (0)81 750 0448 (mobile), +66 (0)76 317929 (offi ce)Email: [email protected]. Web: www.acprcounsel.com

Alastair Carthew examines what causes 'fear of fl ying', explores the logic behind the phobia – and even tells you how to overcome it.

As visitors to Phuket prepare to board an aircraft at Phuket International Airport after their dream holiday, a small percentage will be afraid, very afraid. It’s called 'fear of fl ying', a phobia and form of psychological trauma that grips the individual with, usually irrational, fears that the aircraft they are boarding will suff er some catastrophic event.

But they should take some heart from statistics compiled by the United States Department of Transportation, which concluded that airline travel is 29 times SAFER than driving an automobile. However, perhaps statistics themselves don’t help, as fear of fl ying has little to with risk, as such.

For example, if the fear of fl ying was actually caused by the potential for an accident, then everyone who fears to fl y would be more afraid – 29 times more afraid to be statistically exact – to drive or ride in an automobile (or on Phuket it's probably more like 80 times more afraid if you ride a motorcycle!!)

So what causes of fear of fl ying? Firstly, a lack of information about aviation procedures, secondly some sort of psychological trauma resulting from an aircraft incident and, thirdly, a symbolic transference of some personal confl ict to the experience of fl ying. In other words, there's always some chance of an accident while fl ying, just as there is in any other activity.

In turn research has shown there are 'cognitive coping strategies' that trigger the fear of fl ying. Rumination, or thinking over and over again about the situation. Self blame, which refers to thinking a lot about mistakes you've made. Acceptance (or resignation), which refers to thinking that you have no option but to helplessly accept things as they are. And, catatrophising, which refers to thinking about how awful the situation is, or could become.

So despite the statistics, passengers can be forgiven for sitting frozen in fear while fl ying. However, they should take heart from two recent examples of how the experience and training of the pilot saved the entire aircraft from disaster.

These were the 'Miracle on the Hudson', where a US Airways pilot landed the aircraft safely in the middle of New York’s Hudson River, and a more recent one where a Qantas Airlines pilot calmly landed a giant Airbus A380 with its engine on fi re at Singapore’s Changi International Airport. Both safe landings resulted from the fact that pilots today are highly trained to cope with such situations.

Still, these were unusual events. The simple fact is that man was not designed to fl y. Consequently, whenever people with a fear of fl ying get into a 'fl ying machine' they confront their deepest fears of human vulnerability. It's not so much that fl ying is unnatural but that we fi nd ourselves way up in the sky at 32,000 feet in temperatures of -40C outside and fl ying at speeds of up to 800 kmh, sealed in a machine with no escape if something goes wrong.

Well, actually, fl ying at 32,000 feet is probably the safest part of a journey. Most aircraft accidents occur at takeoff or landing, more often than not involving pilot error rather than mechanical failure.

Fear of fl ying is more about what might happen than what actually is happening. Contributing phobias include: heights, enclosed spaces, crowded conditions; having to wait passively, not understanding the reasons for unfamiliar actions, sounds and sensations around you, worrying about turbulence, depending on unknown mechanical things to keep you safe, depending on an unknown pilot’s judgment, not being in control, and more.

These fears can lead to a psychological reaction that causes muscle tension, tremors, heavy, laboured breathing, heart palpitations and chest pain, abdominal and intestinal discomfort, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, and a fl ush, or pale, face. The psychological symptoms include impaired memory, narrowed perceptions, poor or clouded judgment and negative expectations.

Help! What a mess. So how do you overcome fear of fl ying? Here are a few suggestions. Obtain information about the principles of fl ight and fl ight safety, specially related to frequent occurrences such as turbulence. Seek courses on negative thoughts to treat the symptoms of fear of fl ying. There are clinics on desensitisation to help overcome phobias. Most people with a serious fear of fl ying undertake such courses. Some people look to their God for help.

As if that were not enough to cope with, many people also suff er from air sickness which is caused by the brain becoming confused by the messages it is receiving. This results, in fl ight, in something called aerophobia, which could be triggered by certain things like the sounds, smells, necessity to queue and large crowds at the airport.

Solutions? Book or request when checking in a seat near the aircraft wing, which is more stable to reduce the impact of air sickness. Use an i-pod or some other portable device to distract you, close your eyes and use the headrest to stabilize your body, avoid large meals and alcohol before and during the fl ight and eat things like ginger biscuits or mint sweets. Whatever it takes to reduce the impact of air sickness.

All of which makes for a very enlightening and happy column.

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George Lindsay is Wealth Manager at Expat Solutions

A fi nancial planning consultant, he can be contacted on Tel: +66 (0)89 868 5143. Email: [email protected] for a free consultation about savings/investment plans and other aspects of fi nancial planning.

A timelyComing out of the festive season, it could be a good time to refl ect on where we are with regards to our fi nancial planning. Are we on target to achieving our goals? Have we actually set any goals in the fi rst place?

Before thinking about savings and investments you should fi rst make sure that all your protection needs are in place.

Those with dependants should look at life assurance. If already in place, does the cover still provide suffi cient cash to replace the income of a bread-winner in the event of his untimely demise? It could be that a policy commenced several years ago, because of infl ation, may now off er insuffi cient cover. As a general rule of thumb it used to be that a breadwinner needed to provide his dependants with an amount of 10 times his annual earnings. So someone earning £30,000 per annum would need life assurance cover of £300,000. When interest rates used to be 5%, this would provide replacement income of £15,000 per annum. However, with interest rates now at an historical low, this fi gure should be increased signifi cantly to maintain the same standard of living for dependants.

Plans to protect income in the event of incapacitation and inability to work or earn for a long period must also be considered. Permanent health insurance (PHI) provides this protection. After a qualifying period of as little as three months, up to 75% of what a person would have earned is payable. If the inability to work is permanent, then PHI will pay out until the insured person's offi cial retirement age. The 'Permanent' in PHI literally means this, and as long as premiums are kept up the policy can never be cancelled by the insurance company.

Finally, of course, there should also be health insurance in place, either for the individual or the family. Most people are aware of spiralling medical costs and indeed a fi ve-day stay in the Hilton could be cheaper than a fi ve day stay in a hospital here in Phuket. And that is only the room cost! Add on in-patient, out-patient, surgical and drug costs and you are talking about a large sum of money indeed! International health plans are just that – enabling the policy holder to have treatment anywhere in the world; most have attractive excess discounts and also discounts for families and corporate clients.

After addressing your protection needs, take a look at securing an income for retirement. There are some very good off shore savings plans around and the benefi ts to individuals are numerous. For

starters, these plans are very tax effi cient as they are normally domiciled in tax free jurisdictions like

Guernsey or the Isle of Man. There is no tax on contributions and, unlike UK Personal Pensions,

the full amount of accrued contributions and growth can be taken as a tax free lump

sum. There is a high level of security in these jurisdictions providing policy holders with a guarantee that if any

company fails here, they will get back at least 90% of the value of

their funds. Another feature is that money can be withdrawn before retirement age so this could be used to help fund

children’s university fees. You may have noticed the student protests in London about increased university fees, which is happening as I write.

Some people may already have UK Personal Pension Plans or Company Schemes. I have known people to have as many as eight diff erent schemes! There is now a pension scheme called QROPS, which is approved by the UK Government for those expats who want to transfer their UK arrangements off shore. Once again, there are many benefi ts of doing this, tax effi ciency being only one of them. They are also excellent continuation schemes and can be carried on by dependants thereby escaping the 'wrath' of inheritance tax.

Well, we have covered protection and retirement and if you have any excess cash when addressing those needs then you can look at savings and investments. Again there are some excellent products available all having the same tax effi ciency and security as the other plans mentioned above.

For advice on all of the above contact George Lindsay.

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN THAILAND: OUTLINE COMPARISON BETWEEN THAILAND PROPERTY AND OVERSEAS PROPERTY TRANSACTION PROCESSES

Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Phuket) T: +66 (0) 7634 2882-4 F: +66 (0) 7634 2885

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Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Bangkok)T: +66 (0) 2635 5071-3 F: +66 (0) 2635 5074


Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Samui)T: +66 (0) 7724 6185 - 7 F: +66 (0) 7724 6188


Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Ho Chi Minh City)T: +84 862 917 000 F: +84 862 916 999


Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Bali)T: +62 361 727 114 F: +62 361 727 486


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We set out in this article a comparison between Thailand property transactions and some common overseas property transaction processes.

The parties to a transaction are similar of course, but their roles, the regulations governing those parties, and the timing of processes can diff er greatly in Thailand compared to other jurisdictions.

Potential foreigner investors in Thai real estate may fi nd property through an agent or an agency specialized in real estate in Thailand. If this is the case, then this agent or agency should be responsible for ensuring that the dialogue between the seller/developer and both the legal team of the seller/developer and the legal team of the foreign investor is set up in a timely and effi cient manner. A foreign investor should always keep in mind to take adequate time to receive legal advice and exercise proper precaution and not be rushed into dispensing with obtaining independent advice. Hence the agent has to provide this adequate time for the relevant services to be provided to the foreign investor. Agents in Thailand also owe duties to third parties under law, but there is no strong body regulating behavior of agents across the board in Thailand.

Generally, after seeing the property a foreign investor is most interested in, the investor will be encouraged to sign a reservation form by the agent and the developer. It is important to ensure that the terms of the reservation allow for a standard 30 days of due diligence. Such a timeframe is not generally considered as long. If this timeframe is compared to similar property transactions in the US or European countries it is relatively fast – as in these countries foreign investors may be involved in a property ‘chain’ which can sometimes extend conveyance to lengthy periods. Furthermore, a high number of transactions in the luxury segment in Thailand relate to properties in the millions of US dollars, and therefore a one month timeframe is considered quite fast whilst monies are arranged and ready to be released in exchange for the property interests to be acquired.

In Thailand, foreign investors in property may also be unfamiliar with the method of property investment which can vary between company acquisition in Thailand, off shore company acquisition, condominium unit acquisition, or leasehold purchase.

To engage a law fi rm and get the most from communications with the legal team, a foreign investor should be aware of the requirements for paying a legal fees deposit and signing the scope of works engagement letter promptly before the law fi rm can proceed to contact various parties and represent the client. The law fi rm will identify the needs of the foreign investor, taking clear notes of instructions, and will then keep on record identifi cation and full contact details. Developers and agents generally insist upon the signing of a reservation deposit, in order to protect them against speculative enquiries and to ensure their resources are used properly. A period of 30 days is then provided to buyers in which to conduct due diligence into the property; submit enquiries, and negotiate contracts with the aim to complete at the end of the 30 day period. Caution should be applied so that any delays not through the fault of the buyer don’t result in a forfeit or penalty of the deposit to the seller.

In certain other jurisdictions, the amount of the deposit; the timeline for completion; the contents of the preliminary enquiries submitted between buyer and seller; the nomination of which party’s lawyer will draft the contract and the completion process itself, are all prescribed in detail and regulated by law. In Thailand, more freedom is provided to the parties to choose these processes, and so additional care should be applied to ensuring that silence on a matter does not result in additional risk. The exchange of information during the 30 day period will involve a fl ow of information relating to the land, the property and its historical construction, zoning and local regulations, and the sales contracts.

In addition to lawyers, agents and seller – the foreign investor may also be dealing with a structural surveyor to check a property for integrity if it is already built but also maybe to check for fi ner points and issues that an ordinary person cannot detect with the naked eye: sewage facilities; utility supply; drainage; swimming pool pump maintenance status and so on. A buyer may also need an accountant to deal with tax and especially so if the foreign investor has a sophisticated tax status, an architect if the foreign investor is redesigning or creating modifi cations to a unit. The apportionment of bills is normally made so that the seller pays bills until the buyer occupies the property – and this can be included in the sales contract as a provision to avoid petty disputes over small sundry bills at completion. Finally, the matter of furniture, fi xtures and fi ttings should be considered, and perhaps a value attributed to those, together with a digitally photographed schedule to avoid disputes over wear and tear or ‘as is’ provisions of sale.

The author of this article is Sebastian Kunz, Senior Associate at Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Phuket). Email: [email protected]

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Price RangeBeachfront Villas with common pool start from 6.9 million Baht. Condos start from 3.1 million Baht. (Good for investment, good capital gain in approximately 3 years.)

Concept Krabi Sunset, the name says it all. You will have the utmost relaxing holiday in your own villa with a feel like home with a hotel managed facility. We off er both Thai contemporary design and new modern design. New launch on 41 condos with a fantastic sea view. Furniture package can be off ered to all units.

Design & ConstructionKrabi Sunset off ers various designs to maximize your preferences, the absolute beach front villas, to detached houses located 700 metres from Haad Yao Beach. We have houses that are already built and ready for purchase and also off plan projects.

About The DeveloperKrabi Sunset has been in business since 2004 and have gained overseas recognition on good quality construction and after sale on site maintenance management, villa rental program provided.

ManagementKrabi Sunset has our own management company who can personally take care of the villas as if they were our own. First class service with 24 hr security service, wireless internet, satellite TV, housekeeping, gardening, manager on site. Café’ and wine cellar and a traditional spa are provided.

ContactsKrabi Sunset Properties GroupTel: +66 (0) 8 1797 3401, +66 (0) 8 1968 3140 Fax: +66 (0) 7581 8121Email: [email protected], [email protected]: www.krabisunset.com

KRABI SUNSET


ContactsSUER Real Estate Co., LtdPatak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100Tel/Fax: +66 (0) 8 6471 3791 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 1892 0247

Pok 089 973 1863 Email: sales@karonbutterfl y.com Gianluca 084 923 2953 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.karonbutterfl y.com

LocationKaron Butterfl y Condominium is located on the hills that surround Karon, only 400 m 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 RangeThe company can off er to the customer a variety of apartment sizes and prices

Flower studio apartment start from 2.4m Baht and Butterfl y apartment, from 1 to 2 bedrooms, start from 4.2m Baht.

ConceptKaron Butterfl y Condominium combines Italian and Thai design, creating a modern style that refl ects the best of the two cultures.

Specifi cationAt the end of February 2010, the fi rst phase of the project was completed: Building F with 9 apartments on the ground fl oor all with exclusive gardens. The fi rst fl oor units all have a balcony where you have the possibility to install a jacuzzi aromotherapy. The second fl oor units have, over the balcony, the possibility to have an exclusive roof area. The second phase of the project, Building G where there will be 6 apartments all have the following facilities - 300sq m swimming pool with jacuzzi , fi tness and wellness centre. Building "G" will be fi nished by the end of August 2010, while Building "E" and all its services in January 2011.

About The DesignersThe Italian Studio Tecnico Associato Architetti Rubelli e Gussago (segreteria@ architettirubelliegussago.it) has worked together with Thai architects SRYT ikon STUDIO ([email protected]) to design the project. See www.architettirubelliegussago.it for details of other projects undertaken.

KARON BUTTERFLY


LocationVilla ONYX II is situated in Rawai beyond a sheltered cove on the west coast of Phuket. Dramatic sunsets over the cape close to Nai Harn Beach – one of the cleanest on the island – and the nearby windmill on the viewpoint are landmarks of idyllic tropical lifestyles. Villa ONYX II home owners also enjoy the convenience of living in a tranquil area that maintains an island community feel, yet shops, restaurants and entertainment for the adventurous are never far away.

Price RangeTwo to three bedrooms private pool villa in the land area of 200 to 390 sqm. Price starts from 8.3 million Baht.

ConceptVilla ONYX Il is compact stylish tropical living for modern couples and small families – a concept that gives you privacy and convenience with the freedom to indulge in the resort-style luxury of a private pool that you can step straight into from your bedroom any time of day or night in the tranquil surroundings.

Design & Specifi cationVilla ONYX Il is uniquely designed compact yet spacious single-story private pool villa residences. The two bedroom homes bring together traditional and contemporary elements of design to off er a fresh new concept of ready-to-move-into homes, each fully equipped with a built-in kitchen, and fi tted furniture in each of the bedrooms, while the two en-suite bathrooms are fi tted out with high-quality furnishings in trendy design.

About The DeveloperThe Twovillas Group namesake comes from the union of talented architects, designers and property experts. Confi dent in their vision to create stylish yet practical private-pool residences, The Twovillas

Group is a team of creative, forward-thinking property developers with 15 years experience who have so far created 18 residential environments in Phuket’s Nai Harn, Bang Tao and Panwa Bay coastal areas.

ManagementVilla ONYX Il will be managed by The Two Villas Holiday who provide villa maintenance including cleaning, gardening, and pool service.

Property management services available exclusively to Twovillas Group. Property owners also help home owners gain a return on their investment by maintaining high standards within the neighbourhood and by providing rental management services.

ContactsVilla ONYX Il Sales Offi ceMoo 1, Soi Kokyang, Saiyuan-Kata Road, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83000Mobile: +66 (0)8 1968 3714Email: [email protected]: www.twovillas.com

VILLA ONYX II


ContactsLé KiriTel: +66 (0) 8 1618 7808, +66 (0) 8 1310 1837Fax: +66 (0) 7635 6245Email: [email protected], [email protected]: www.lekiri.com

LocationSituated in a secluded beachfront land with panoramic and breathtaking views, the Lé Kiri and Le Kiri Sol villas are located in the in the tranquil surrounding of Had Yao, with its sandy beach and blue sea, is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled natural areas in Krabi. The development is less than a 10 minute drive from Pakasai golf course and 20 minutes from Krabi International Airport.

Price RangePrices start from 17 to 23 million Baht for the pool villa and 7.6 million Baht for Le'Kiri Sol.

Concept Lé Kiri is derived from the combined Thai words ‘tale’ which means sea and ‘kiri’ for hill or mountain. Lé Kiri off ers scenery that espouses the sea and the mountains.

Lé Kiri is 5, four-bedroom beachfront and seaview pool villas with the most popular design being The Sand. This spacious 2-storey beachfront villa of 880 sqm has a 32 sqm infi nity pool with a Thai pavilion. The endless sandy beach on the beachfront side off ers privilege and privacy. Lé Kiri is where family members can enjoy a broad range of tropical and water sport activities all year round.

“Le’kiri Sol” is a spacious single-storey resort style villa, which meticulously combines the tropical living and the contemporary elements of design suitable for stylish couples and small families. High ceiling 2 bedrooms are villas (and a 3 bedroom option) with en-suite bathrooms and a private pool just a step from the bed. The villas have a fully equipped kitchen and high quality materials and fi ttings are used throughout.

About The DevelopersThe Lé Kiri Group comprises a group of seasoned business people who have over 20 years experience in real estate and property industries in Phuket and Thailand. Their extensive works include property development, residential housing projects, condominiums, a hotel and boutique resorts all of which emphasize an environmental and nature friendly policy.

ManagementLé Kiri will be professionally managed by an onsite management team that will provide 24 hour security, estate maintenance and repair service and landsaping and gardening. Owners who have purchased villas for rental purposes can have their investments managed on a short or long term basis.

LE'KIRI


LocationBanyan Tree Residences is located at Banyan Tree Phuket Resort within Laguna Phuket. The resort is only a 20 minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Comprising 150 luxurious villas fringing a saltwater lagoon and the sandy beaches of Bangtao Bay, Banyan Tree Phuket has earned the honour of being voted one of the ‘World’s Best Places Stay ’by Conde’ Nast Traveler Gold List.

Price RangeBanyan Tree Residences Phuket comprises two-bedroom Pool Villas at 59.5 million Baht, one or two-bedroom DoublePool Villas, start from 73.5 million Baht and Grand Residences from 140 million Baht.

Concept Banyan Tree Residences provide an opportunity to invest in your own signature villa, townhouse or apartment in four highly sought-after locations, Bangkok, Bintan, Lijiang and Phuket. Residence owners receive a worry-free lifestyle investment with an annual fi xed return of 6% for 6 years, 4% for 10 years, or share of actual room revenue with the potential to provide an appreciated investment in the years to come.

Benefi tsThe owners will receive 60 days complimentary use of their property every year and are also entitled to the Exchange Programme and membership to the exclusive Banyan Tree Residence Club, which gives privileges at other Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts worldwide. At Banyan Tree Residences Phuket, the owners will also receive a complimentary Golf Club Membership at Laguna Phuket Golf Club.

ContactsBanyan Tree Residences 390/1 Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110Tel: +66 (0) 7636 2333Fax: +66 (0) 7636 2334-5 Email: [email protected]: www.banyantreeresidences.com

Design & ConstructionBanyan Tree is designed with eco-friendly lifestyle homes to lavish and grace your standard of living, imbued with the unique sense of Eastern and Western infl uence, along with the traditional and contemporary, taking into account the social ties and economic necessities that contribute to the importance of congenial communal living.

About The DeveloperLaguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited entered into resort development with the acquisition of the Laguna Phuket site in the early 1980s. The company has gained a reputation as a responsible developer whose interests combine hotels and real estate with an emphasis on quality and environmental protection.

ManagementBanyan Tree Residences is managed by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, a leading international operator in the boutique resort and spa industry, founded in 1994. The Banyan Tree is a renowned Asian brand that is synonymous with prestige and luxury, dedicated to provide highly affl uent travelers with premier resort experience and the highest standards of service.

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BANYAN TREE RESIDENCES

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LocationAn exclusive residential option idyllically situated amidst lush verdant landscaping and only 5 minutes from Bangtao Beach. Laguna Village off ers fi ve distinctive waterfront properties: Deluxe Residences, Laguna Residences, Deluxe Townhomes, Laguna Townhomes and Laguna Village Villas.

Price RangeThe total area available is from 229 to 1,600 sqm with prices ranging from 13.9 to 55+ million Baht.

Benefi tsVilla owners receive complimentary membership to Laguna Phuket Golf Club, plus Residents’ Privilege card to access the facilities of all seven Laguna Phuket hotels and villas. Laguna Village provides resort management and owners also have the option to place their villa into the optional rental pool programme.

DesignLaguna Village features residential properties designed in a Thai contemporary style. Detached homes, semi-detached homes and duplex condominiums are available.

ContactsLaguna Property Centre, Canal Village390/1, Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110Tel: +66 (0) 7636 2333Fax: +66 (0) 7636 2334-5Email: [email protected]: www.lagunavillage.com

LAGUNA VILLAGE

About The DevelopersLaguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited, an organization internationally recognised by investors and tourists alike as a responsible developer whose interests combine hotels and real estate with an emphasis on quality and environmental protection.

ManagementLaguna Village’s rental program is managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group, who specialize in the planning, development, management and marketing of full service resort hotels, condominium resorts and vacation ownership resorts throughout the Asia Pacifi c region.

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ContactsNai Harn Baan-Bua Development24/28 Moo 1, T. Rawai, A. Muang Phuket 83130Tel: +66 (0) 7638 8136, +66 (0) 7628 9261-3Fax: +66 (0) 7638 8103 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 9871 3773Email: [email protected] Website: www.naiharnbaanbua.com

LocationBaan Bua is peacefully nestled on the southern most tip of Phuket Island with only a few minutes drive to the splendid powdery, clear blue watered beach known as Nai Harn Beach. Nearby Rawai and Chalong Bay off er various activities along the pier and surrounding areas including banks, restaurants, shops and local markets. 40 mins from Phuket airport.

Price RangeBaan-Bua prices range from 29 to 49.9 million Baht and Baan-Pattama from 7.6 to 18.9 million Baht.

ConceptWith high international construction quality and standards, the villas are set in a spacious lush tropical landscape off ering a tranquil and safe environment – the signature concept being that of a Thai-Balinese architectural development. Be part of creating your dream home with unlimited innovative personalized features re design – resulting in individuality and uniqueness to the property as a whole.

Design & SpaceBy combining traditional Thai-Balinese architecture, the villa design takes full advantage of the surrounding environment and natural weather elements whilst off ering all the conveniences of modern living. The result is a natural tropical, relaxing villa to call home – designed with your specifi cations.

Baan-Bua: This project off ers various design and land lot sizes. We can tailor make your dream by working together on design specifi cations to add that personal touch. Land areas ranging from 868 to 1,979 sqm with the house areas ranging from 450 sqm.

Baan-Pattama: Our latest project with a unique design in a charming environment. The four luxury villa types range from 120 to 305 sqm comprising 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is adjacent to the private pool and jacuzzi overlooking the waterfront view. The spacious pool terrace and covered outdoor seat enhance outdoor living for relaxation.

About The DeveloperWith 15 years in the property development, Nai Harn Baan-Bua has established a high quality development over the past 10 years with 60 houses complete. Recognized as a responsible development with an emphasis of international standards re construction quality, environmental protection whilst providing a unique lifestyle at great value.

Rental & ManagementNai Harn Baan-Bua is managed by All About Residences Co. Ltd, which maintains an on-site offi ce. A wide selection of rental villas from 1 to 4 bedrooms are available for rent. The property management services are on off er to fi t all residents’ requirements, including 24-hour security, common area maintenance and all aspects of individual residential services and maintenance.

The Legal PackageNai Harn Baan-Bua off er both freehold and leasehold options.

NAI HARN BAAN-BUA


LocationMalaiwana is a private luxury estate set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on one of the last undeveloped stretches of Phuket’s prized northwest coastline, only 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport. Soaring up above the white sands and turquoise water of Naithon Beach, Malaiwana commands some of the most breathtaking ocean and sunset views on the island.

Price RangeFrom USD 3 million.

ConceptMalaiwana includes 19 estate villas, 12 ocean view apartments, known as The Residences, and a stylish ocean front beach club. A sublime setting for the discerning owner to enjoy a tropical lifestyle with ultimate sophistication. Private estate management and concierge services will rank those of any fi ve star resort.

SpaceMalaiwana villas are set on large landscaped plots of 1,500 sqm upwards and feature over 1,000 sqm of construction area. All of the 4 to 5 bedroom villas incorporate generous outdoor and indoor living areas, extensive sundeck and infi nity pools of up to 25 m. The Residences are some of Phuket’s largest ocean view 3 and 4 bedroom duplexes and penthouses from over 600 sqm. Each of these oversized apartments will have unbroken ocean views and an 18 m infi nity pool.

ContactsMalaiwana Park Development Co. Ltd.Mobile: +66 (0)76 316225Email: [email protected]: www.malaiwana.com

Design & ConstructionWith fi nished units available for viewing one can quickly see the outstanding fi nishing quality of these properties which are completed to extremely high standards.

About The DeveloperMalaiwana Park Development Company comprises professionals with extensive development experience in Phuket including Royal Phuket Marina, Surin Heights, and Malaiwana Headland Estates.

ManagementMalaiwana is managed by Phuket’s leading luxury property management company, CB Richard Ellis.

CustomisationInteriors are designed to suit individual taste. From traditional tropical to pure minimalist or an eclectic mix of various styles, you can choose the fi nishes you prefer. In-house architects can assist with personal choices or Malaiwana can work together with the owners’ choice of interior designer.

MALAIWANA


ContactsKata Rocks Co., LtdTel: +66 (0) 7628 4750Email: [email protected]: www.katarocks.com

LocationKata Rocks is located right on the oceanfront of Phuket’s favoured west coast, giving the site stunning, uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea and picturesque Ko Phu island. The development lies between Phuket’s two best beaches and is a 2-minute walk from one of the fi nest restaurants on the island.

Price Range34 Sky Villas ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms. All have their own infi nity swimming pools and completely uninterrupted sunset views. Prices start from 32 million Baht.

ConceptKata Rocks is being developed to the highest standards, incorporating the highest levels of luxury, as a private estate with its own oceanfront residential Club House. Our award-winning Sky Villas are a cross between a villa and an apartment. Much larger than most apartments, all feature their own swimming pools and there is a maximum of three units on each block giving the very intimate feel of a villa. The oceanfront Club House will have its own large swimming pool, a bistro and sunset bar. There will also be a luxury spa and gym along with a quiet reading lounge and business center.

SpaceBetween the gentle slope of the Kata Rocks site and the sea is an impressive granite platform, which is only accessible through Kata Rocks. On this platform, nature has placed some stunning rock boulders, which make the site unique

and off er the name Kata Rocks. This also provides a fantastic private lounging area right on the sea to compliment the spacious Club House pool, bistro and sunset bar.

About The DeveloperThe developer behind Kata Rocks is Richard Pope who for over 20 years has specialized in developing high-end residential projects in London. Out of entries from 21 countries, the Kata Rocks development has won several international awards in 2010 including Highly Commended for Best Development in Thailand and Best Apartment in both Thailand and Asia Pacifi c. The architect is the award winning Original Vision and the interiors are designed by celebrity interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE.

ManagementKata Rocks will be off ering a very high level of service to its occupants including a full concierge service, chefs for in-home dining, housekeeping, etc. There will also be fully integrated estate management along with a rental and reservation system run in-house to maximize the returns for those owners who wish to rent out their Sky Villas.

KATA ROCKS


Oxygen is essential to life, just as location is essential to good living. Situated in Bangtao, on the west coast of Phuket. Oxygen home owners can enjoy the convenience of living in a tranquil area just walking distance to the beach, maintaining an island-community feel, yet with shops, restaurants and entertainment for the adventurous never far away.

Phase 1 of Oxygen Condominium Bangtao is now complete. The unique duplex condominium concept is a suitably stylish addition to the chic Bangtao Beach area, off ering a special tropical living experience in a secure and secluded resort-like residence. Perfect as a fi rst or second home for couples and small families, each of the complete two-storey homes comes fully furnished with tasteful décor and is fully equipped with every necessary appliance. These homes are designed to be spacious and practical to make the most of living in the tropics with the living area and master bedroom opening out onto a wooden sun deck, swimming pool and garden.

Oxygen Condominiums are designed with simple yet stylish comfort and convenience in mind, giving you the freedom to live the way you feel most at ease.

The homes are nestled in a beautifully landscaped secure compound with a car park and has a lively central common area, which includes a gym. Each homeowner can also choose to enjoy the seclusion of their own tropical garden and private swimming pool. Covered walkways provide shade and shelter from the rain when going out and residents’ security is assured with guards on duty round-the-clock.

Living here is like spending every day at a beach-side resort. Residents have easy access to the beach or can simply choose to relax at home in luxurious seclusion

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There has been an overwhelmingly positive response since the rental program began last October, spurning a vibrant resort-like atmosphere at the condominium, which has also given rental program participants substantial returns on their investments.

Oxygen condominium Bangtao consisted of 26 units, 15 units in phase 1 and 11 units in phase 2. These 3 – 4 Bedrooms condominium-style units have been meticulously designed with contemporary couples and families in mind. Each duplex has and 8 to 15 meter private pool in a secluded garden with sundecks surround by a high wall on a 300 Sqm. Plot.

The rental program is professionally-run by The Two Villas Holiday management team, ensuring home owners and visitors consistently receive high standards of service.

Those who sign a booking contract before the end of January 2010 will receive a special off er on limited units.

Oxygen Condominium Co., Ltd.

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Oxygen Condominium Sales Offi ce271/13 Moo 5 Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110Tel: +66 (0)81 970 0742 Email: [email protected] Website: www.twovillas.com

Simply all you need for essentially stylish island living


KOH KAEW : An excellent family villa within close proximity to the British International School. The property is in a small gated community sharing common areas which include a large swimming pool. The project consists of 4 villas.

Villa 85m THB

Property Sales: +66 (0)76 239944 : +66 (0)89 470 3047, +66 (0)81 893 3434

Email: [email protected]: www.phuket-villas.com

Rentals

2 Bedrooms from35,000THB CAPE PANWA : Stylish 2-bedroom apartment. Good quality material that blends well with the interior design. The unit has pool access which is truly relaxing and very convenient. Term: Short & long term.

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3 Bedrooms from13,500 THB

3 Bedrooms from 17,000 THB/night

KALIM : Nice apartment at Kalim. This suite off ers one large & two smaller bedrooms. All three bedrooms have full en-suite bathrooms, an offi ce area, one large dining area and a fully fi tted kitchen. Term: Short & long term.

KALIM : Spacious 3 bed-apartment. Includes large extensive terraces and is fully furnished. Perfect accommodation for couples and families. The development includes a large swimming pool. Term: Short & long term.

3 Bedrooms from 40,000 THB KAO KARD : A beautifully appointed duplex apartment with 3 bedrooms at Kao Kard Beach. The property shares a pool with just 3 other apartments and is only 100 metres from superb sandy beaches. Term: Short & long term.

2 Bedrooms from 25,000 THB RAWAI : A modern 2 bed ground fl oor apartment located only minutes from Rawai Beach. The apartment is set in a private compound with communal gardens and pool. The apartment is fully furnished and equipped. Term: Long term only.

3 Bedroooms from 70,000 THBMAKHAM BAY : This superb villa has spectacular double sea views. Occupants of this unique villa can see the sun rise over the islands of Makham Bay. Term: Short & long term.

Villa 22m THB NAI HARN : Spacious 3-bedroom villa situated on a land plot of 1,215 square metres. Has its own swimming pool with jacuzzi, pool bar and sala. A kilometre from Nai Harn Beach.

Villa 21m THB PATONG : Super modern sea view pool villa located on hillside above Patong Bay. This is well designed to create spacious and convenient modern style living areas whilst capturing the essence of a tropical style.

Villa 89m THBSURIN : A luxurious Thai style villa with absolutely stunning sea views across Surin and Bangtao Bays, set on a hillside at Ayara Surin. The villa features 4 bedrooms, all with sea view.

Villa 99.99m THBKATA : Southern headland of Kata Beach with views of the Andaman Sea. Privately owned, 4 bedroom, Thai-style villa boasts luxury features: 3 main dining areas, 2 private pools, and a large, open deck set in a mature tropical garden.

Villa 25.5m THBBANGTAO : 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, maid's room, infi nity pool, garden and sala, covered parking for 2 cars. The L-shaped villas off er complete privacy with garden and pool views from every part of the villa.


Property Sales: +66 (0)76 239944

: +66 (0)89 470 3047, +66 (0)81 893 3434 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.phuket-villas.com

Apartment 52m THB KATA : A stunning, one-of-a-kind, spacious 2-bedroom penthouse, with 210 sqm under roof living area plus another 210 sqm of roof garden with private swimming pool and 2 salas providing shaded seating areas.

Condominium 7.99m THBPATONG : 105 sqm fi nished condo with complete inventory. Two bed/one bath unit with freehold title. Many amenities: granite counter tops, deck Jacuzzi, ceiling fans, built in microwave, safe, WIFI, LAN, etc. and sea view from the bedroom.

Condominium from 3.4m THBPATONG : Seven storey modern boutique condominiums located just 500 m from the beach. Features studios and 1 to 3 bedroom apartments at an aff ordable price. Facilities are comprised of a swimming pool, fi tness centre.

Condominium from 32m THBKATA : Luxury condominium located on the west coast, right on the oceanfront, facing stunning and uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea. The site is between Kata & Karon Beach. Excellent holiday homes and villa rentals.

CAPE PANWA : Furnished 2 bedroom sea view freehold condo, in excellent condition and is 100 m with double balcony. Top fl oor corner unit with the best view. There is a wide array of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, kids clubs and play areas.

Condo 10m THB

BEACH FRONT300 Rai (frontage 384 m)

(Chanote title)

Mai Khao, Phuket 7m THB/RaiSLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW

10-2-0 Rai(Chanote title)

Chalong, Phuket 80m THB Near Phuket Town 23m THBGENTLE SLOPING LAND

2-3-02 Rai(Chanote title)

BEACH FRONT14-3-84 Rai

(Upgrading to Chanote title)

Koh Lhoan 4.5m THB/RaiFLAT LAND

3-0-8.3 Rai(Chanote title)

Baan Don, Phuket 8m THB SEA VIEW LAND

0-1-32 rai(Nor Sor 3 Gor)

Patong, Phuket 9m THB

PATONG : Own the nearest residence to Patong beachfront and enjoy superb facilities: rooftop infi nity edge pool, lagoon style swimming pool, excellent restaurant and bar. 10% guarantee return, fully furnished, foreign free hold.

Condominium from 4.6m THB

: +66 (0)81 808 8896,+66 (0)81 787 1108

Email: [email protected]: www.tropical-homes.net Property Sales

The Heights Resale 17m THB KATA : 2 bedroom 195 sqm foreign freehold condo with wonderful ocean views available for quick resale. Unfurnished and has never been occupied.

Stunning Ocean Views 10.9m THBRAWAI : One of Phuket's best ocean views with this luxuriously appointed 2 bedroom condominium overlooking Chalong Bay and the islands. Ideally located on the 6th fl oor of a 7 storey building.

Ocean View Villa 80m THB SURIN : A beautiful traditional Thai style luxury villa with fabulous ocean views perched high above Surin Beach in an exclusive secure estate. The centerpiece is a deep blue infi nity pool off ering breathtaking sea views.

KATA BEACH : Situated a few paces from the beach on a west facing site overlooking Kata Beach, this spacious 210 sqm 2 bedroom apartment off ers uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea.

Walk to the Beach 19.5m THB

KATA BEACH : Luxurious fully furnished one bedroom 85 sqm apartment with stunning ocean views overlooking Kata Beach. Walk to the beach.

Ocean View Apartment 8.5m THBKATA : Spacious 115 sqm one bedroom condo in a high end estate within walking distance of Kata Noi and Kata Beaches.

Reduced to Sell 8.5m THB

Email: [email protected] visit www.baanlawadee.com

Mobile: +66 (0)81 438 7062

Tropical modern 3 bedroom 3 bathroom pool villas located right next door to Laguna Phuket. Each villa has a total built area of over 290 square meters on plots from 460 square meters to 580 square meters.

POOL VILLAS AT LAGUNA / LAYAN

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Property Sales: +66 (0)76 612700

: +66 (0)84 332 5464 , +66 (0)83 612 6730 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stjamesphuket.com

KAMALA : Conveniently situated within Kamala's hillside yet only walking distance to the Kamala Beach, this new investment opportunity off ers a fresh new design concept that prioritizes green space and healthy living.

NAITHON : Great investment opportunity to either live in or rent out. Plots start at 600 sqm with 3 bedrooms and private pool. Only 1.8 km from Naithon Beach and close to the airport. Best value for money product so don't miss out!

PATONG : These modern attached homes off er great convenience as they are located on the hillside overlooking Patong. Amenities in these stylish homes include private pool, rooftop sala, BBQ area, movie room and more. Worth a visit!

KHAO LAK : Located in Khao Lak, this beautiful project off ers a total of 16 homes that will be operated in a resort style and set in a beautiful tropical background. If it is peace and tranquility you are looking for then this is it...

EAST COAST : Lavishly high quality villa with awe-inspiring views at only 5 min to town! Best of all, it's value for money. This house would command twice this price on the west coast. Private beach access and boat mooring.

KARON : Located within a residential area on the slopes of Karon, these excessively large apartments off ers both convenience and tranquility at an aff ordable price.

KATHU : Designed by one of Phuket's most respected architects, this development promises not only clever, eco-friendly architecture but also decorative beauty to rival the wonderful natural surroundings. It's truly refreshing...

KHAO LAK : This is the fi rst foreign freehold condominium project located in Khao Lak, at only 180 metres from the beach and set within a tourist area off ering convenience and potentially up to 20% rental returns annually.

PHUKET TOWN : A one of a kind property located within a quiet area of Phuket Town. Equipped with every imaginable amenities, this home will surely please you. Immaculately designed with Feng Shui in mind. Must see to believe!

PATONG : If Patong is where you want to live then this is where you'd want to sleep! Very conveniently located project by a reputable developer, only minutes to anywhere in Patong. Great rental potential & under construction!

Our Property Booth, Central

PHUKET CITY : Do visit us at our booth in Central (2nd fl oor by the Banks). Our representatives will happily provide you with all the details on what's available and guide you through the process of investing here.

Our Information CentreKATA : Located on Kata's beach front road, our information centre allows you to have all your real estate-related questions answered. Computers and internet have also been made available for your convenience, free of charge.

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For information about Royal Phuket MarinaEmail: [email protected]: www.royalphuketmarina.comTel: +66 (0)76 360 811-4 Fax: +66 (0)76 360 815

Royal Phuket Marina’s elite collection of sumptuous waterfront estates, the Royal Waterfront Villas, are the most prestigious homes at this world-class yachting hub. Uniquely, they are also the only villas in Phuket with private moorings on their doorsteps, with berthing for vessels of up to 25 meters just minutes from the pristine, deserted tropical islands and beaches of world famous Phang Nga Bay as seen in the James Bond movies.

Their contemporary design is inspired by the distinct lines of classical Thai architecture which blends seamlessly with lush landscaped gardens which edge down to the marina. These grand residences are spacious and bathed in light, opening up to sweeping panoramic views of the marina. Elegant interiors feature swathes of marble and the ultimate in modern fi xtures and fi ttings designed for today’s lifestyles.

The ground fl oor is light and airy, yet intimate and inviting, centred around a spacious living and dining room ideal for entertaining family and friends. Cutting-edge kitchen design means uncluttered functional spaces fi tted with premium appliances from leading designers. A fully equipped bar with its own service area enables entertaining with ease. The breakfast table seating eight also serves as barbecue/Teppanyaki grill.

As the marina’s developer Gulu Lalvani puts it: “If there is paradise on Earth, this is it.”

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Royal Waterfront Villa and Private 23M Yacht Berth

Royal Waterfront Villa 20M Pool Lit-up at Night

Royal Waterfront Villa Marina View from Second Master Bedroom

“ROYAL WATERFRONT VILLAS”Defi ning luxury lifestyle marina living

Completing the ground fl oor, the Master Bedroom Suite is luxurious and tranquil, with chromatherapy Jacuzzi and double rain shower with fl agstone steps. Design accents include a carved folding partition at the bathtub, mood lighting and a path of rocks and stones around the Jacuzzi, adding texture and colour.

The adjoining ‘family room’ is in a nautical colour scheme of crisp whites and blues, leading directly onto an expansive 20m private swimming pool with in-pool Jacuzzi. This expansive outdoor terrace area defi nes tropical lifestyle, incorporating a traditional Thai sala pavilion with sunken seating for outdoor dining, and sundeck.

On the second fl oor are three ensuite bedrooms with large balconies and fl oor-to-ceiling windows, opening to a Jacuzzi area, which are ideal for children and guests. They include the romantic Cabana Bedroom Suite, with its own private roof cabana, providing a secluded oasis for relaxation. The four-poster cabana houses two daybeds, with sheer drapes both overhead and around for comfort and privacy. Tall foliage around the rooftop periphery acts as a natural border and tropical plants add lushness.

The third fl oor features the sublime Spa Bedroom Suite, opening onto its own private rooftop Jacuzzi and terrace with sweeping marina views. This accommodation is a study in relaxed living, stripping away the conventional formality of bedrooms, with elongated overhead cotton panels softening the ceiling.

Interiors of the Royal Waterfront Villas are 748 sqm, with the constructed area totaling 1,058 sqm. These villas are priced at 130 Million THB (approximately 4.2M USD).

Royal Phuket Marina is conveniently located on Phuket’s east coast, only a stone’s throw away from the overpopulated west coast. The marina has established itself as one of the island’s most chic venues and is a hub for fashionable regattas, parties and cocktails, with its Fisherman’s Wharf boardwalk and restaurants. A commercial complex also features boutiques, a gourmet bakery, Phuket’s fi nest health and fi tness centre (RPM Health Club), two fl oodlit tennis courts and a beauty salon and spa.


They say “we are what we eat” and again “life is a journey”. Those great exotic dishes which you sample along the way, help to make the trip worthwhile.

The island has a unique cuisine and both its entrées and desserts are a combination of local and Chinese cooking styles. International visitors shouldn’t miss the opportunity to sample the mouth-watering and unique off erings of Phuket’s kitchens. We have the inside track on toothsome dishes which will tempt your taste buds. Please allow us to off er a few examples:

Oh Aew: An unbeatable Phuket dessert which is made from jellied banana-fl our mixed with boiled red beans, ice, and sweet red syrup: available at Lok Tiean Local Food Centre, Intersection of Yaowarat Road with Dibuk Road, Phuket City

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Mee Sue: Phuket’s breakfast noodles with a salty taste and white colour when uncooked are boiled and fl avoured with oriental spices. They can be served with sliced pork or chicken accompanied by boiled rice or rice soup. Kuo Kwan Restaurant, located on Phuket Road near Robinson’s department store, is rightly famous for this simple but tasty dish.

Dim Sum: Dim Sum. This is a steamed dumpling, fi lled with a choice of every imaginable variety of sweet or savoury fi lling, sometimes accompanied by Chinese herb chicken soup and condiments.

Kanom Jin Phuket: This is a vermicelli-based dish served with a variety of curry sauces. Often eaten as breakfast, it comes with a range of fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and curried fi sh mousse (Hor Mok).

Mee Hok Kian: This is made with large yellow noodles similar to Japanese Soba. Mee Hok Kian can be served with pork-bone soup and/or dried noodles. A delightful variety known as Mee Hok Kian Pak includes fried noodles, soup, egg, fried onions, pork crackling and a choice of pork, fi sh or squid. Recommended Mee Hok Kian restaurants are Mee Ao Gay, located on Poonpol Road, and Mee Sapam at Sapam Village, Thepkasattri Road.

Oh Tao: (Also known as Hoi Tod Hokgian). This is a fried oyster dish prepared with eggs, fl our, bean sprouts and taro root. It’s a favourite Phuket snack. Look for it at the Oh Tao Wongwian Restaurant, located near the Clock Tower Circle, Phuket Road, or at the Oh Tao Restaurant next to Bang Neaw Municipality School, Phuket Road.

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the valley. The whole area is surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation and it’s a really relaxing place.

The skiers are towed by a German-built ski-drag, an electric motor powered overhead tow cable stretching all the way round the course that has a pylon at each of the four corners and a cable speed of 28 kilometres per hour. It's ideal for beginners and experienced skiers.

The experienced staff are skilled in making sure that you enjoy your experience safely – you are in good hands as the staff have all worked at Phuket Cable Ski between fi ve and ten years and they can encourage and help even the most apprehensive person to feel confi dent enough to try and enjoy the sport!

The snack bar serves Thai and International food including burgers, fi sh & chips, sandwiches and a large variety of drinks all at very reasonable prices. With free WiFi, it’s a great place to come, have a meal and watch the excitement which is really infectious. With plenty of tables and chairs, it’s a fun place to bring the whole family - kids will have a ball!

It is also a perfect venue for corporate fun activities, birthday parties and family events. Prices start from just 750 baht for only one hour, but is reduced dramatically if you come for two hours or more. Rates include safety equipment, ski and board equipment hire. Additionally there are also some serious professional boards for hire.

The Cable Ski opens at 9:30 am and closes at dusk. It is not necessary to make an advance booking unless you are coming in a party of 10 or more. The morning is a great time to come especially if you want to try for the fi rst time as the staff have more time to help you out – as in the afternoon there tend to

be more people there having a great time!

For information aboutPhuket Cable Ski

Tel: +66 (0)76 202525-7www.phuketcableski.comOpen Daily: 9:30am - 6:30pm

Near Kathu Waterfall Only 10 minutes from Patong

If you haven’t tried water skiing or wakeboarding you’re really missing out on a super fun sport that is not as diffi cult as you imagine.

In Phuket you can have fun all the year round in absolute safety at Phuket Cable Ski near Kathu waterfall. It’s a place for absolute beginners right up to experienced skiers and with really friendly and professional staff it’s so easy to learn. There’s no charge for lessons and you can have a lot of fun at the same time. Take home a new skill and impress your friends! Be sure to bring your camera!

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a recovery service to bring you back to the snack bar! For experienced skiers there are ramps, funboxes, kickers and a slide rail.

At Phuket Cable Ski & Phuket Wake Boarding you can ski in fresh clean water on the specially designed lake, which is 410 metres long, 110 metres wide and 2 metres deep so when you feel a little hot it’s also a great place to cool off in the water that is fresh from the mountain streams of Kathu waterfall just up

Families are most welcome and with a snack bar, showers and changing rooms, there is every facility for a great day out. The friendly Thai staff are all experts in making you feel at home: they speak English and your safety and enjoyment is their aim. Life jackets, which must be worn, are there to fi t every size and there is a wide variety of equipment to try - wakeboards, wakeskates, waterskis, kneeboards and trick skis are all available and all are included in the price. If you should even fall in there is even


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Health matters

Stings from other types of jellyfi sh in Phuket waters are also common, although rarely serious. In all cases of jellyfi sh stings, including those of the box jellyfi sh, you should apply vinegar as soon as possible, to stop the activation of undischarged nematocysts, and thus neutralise the sting. Often confused with jellyfi sh stings are those from sea lice, which are also prevalent in our waters. These bites are like multiple pin pricks, often uncomfortable and to some, quite painful. It’s usually the case that swimmers don’t know what they’ve been bitten by, they’re only aware that they’ve developed a sudden localised rash or redness. If this happens, taking an antihistamine often reduces the rash, and a painkiller such as Paracetamol can lessen the pain. If these remedies don’t work, and you’re worried, consult a doctor.

Stings from stone fi sh, which are frequently described as the world’s most dangerous, are therefore serious. There are many stone fi sh in Phuket’s waters. They’ve got spines on the back which spring up when the fi sh is disturbed, and the sting they infl ict is extremely painful. Rapid swelling, muscle weakness, paralysis and shock may

follow. The fi rst aid action for stone fi sh stings is to immerse the aff ected area in hot water, as soon as possible. The water should be as hot as the person can handle, but not so hot that it scalds. Frequently, hospitalisation for intravenous narcotic analgesia is required. As a responder, you should be aware that a victim might collapse suddenly, and that CPR may be required.

As the name would suggest the stingray can cause problems, and they too are common here. They aren’t normally aggressive but they lie on the sea fl oor camoufl aged in their background. The injury usually occurs when a swimmer or diver accidentally steps on one. The spine, located near the tail, contains venom, and this whips up, commonly piercing the ankle or foot of the unwary person, who may only be wading in shallow water. The stinger

Marine Bites and StingsEach year, many people are stung or bitten by marine creatures whilst swimming in the seas surrounding Phuket. Most will result in only minor skin irritations, but some can be very serious, even fatal. Marine experts are also saying that new species are invading Phuket's waters from afar; the most alarming of which is the box jellyfi sh. Whilst research is still ongoing, the general consensus at the moment is that the western beaches of Phuket are likely to remain free of this genus.

Stingray : Photo from Wikipedia by Dan Hershman


looks nice doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous. When walking in shallow water or wading, keep an eye out for stingrays, or better still, shuffl e your feet forward rather than taking steps. Know how to treat various bites and stings and ensure you always carry vinegar when you’re going to the beach. Also, don’t believe in mythical treatments such as rubbing sand on jellyfi sh or other marine bites. Research has proved this doesn’t work. It just makes the situation worse.

Because of the nature of marine bites and coral cuts, such injuries can take a long time to heal, sometimes many months. Secondary infections are not uncommon, as are problems caused by the failure to completely remove any barbs or stings from a wound. Ulcers can form, and many repeat visits to the hospital may be needed to clear infected sites. If you’re stung, scraped or pierced, and serious symptoms present, seek medical advice as soon as possible.

can also break off in the wound, and must be removed. As for stone fi sh injuries, immerse the area in hot water, and control any bleeding by direct pressure. Most stingray injuries need to be seen by a doctor, as they tend to become infected. It’s also important to ensure that all remains of the spine are removed, sometimes under microscopic surgery.

The lion fi sh has venomous fi n spines that can produce painful puncture wounds. When stung, the victim experiences immediate pain followed by rapid swelling of the aff ected area. Stings can also cause nausea, breathing diffi culties, paralysis, convulsions and collapse. Death may occur, although this is very rare in otherwise healthy people. Treatment, again, is to remove the spines and place the aff ected area in hot water. An x-ray is usually required to ensure that all spines have been removed.

Cone fi sh, which are quite attractive are regularly picked up or handled by unsuspecting divers. They have a barb which can inject a venomous toxin. The resulting symptoms include intense pain, numbness and tingling. In severe cases, muscle paralysis, including cessation of breathing may occur, leading to death. As above,

immerse the area in hot water and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage. CPR may also be necessary, so responders should be prepared to resuscitate.

There are lots more bites and stings that cause problems, from the divers who have lost fi ngers courtesy of a moray eel, to the hundreds who get spiked by a sea urchins each year.

Having said all this, if a little caution is exercised, most people who enter the water will have no problems. Know what you’re picking up. Just because it

Tel: +66 (0)76 249400, Email: [email protected]

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Peter Davison is the Manager International Services at Phuket International Hospital.


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A single storey villa fully furnished, situated in a peaceful valley beside the fairways of Loch Palm Golf Course. The villa is designed with plenty of space for outdoor lifestyles with a spacious sun terrace and nice landscaping. 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, 850 sq.m. of usable area and 1,600 sq.m. of land area.

4 bedroom villa overlooking golf coursePrice : USD 1.44 million

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