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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.

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Apartments & condominiums for sale

Car rentalsGeneral Information

Houses & villas for sale

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Property rentalsLand for sale

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Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle is created by Image Asia Events Co Ltd90/5 Moo 2 Chaofa Rd West, Vichit, Muang, Phuket 83000 ThailandTel: +66 (0)76 264491 Fax: +66 (0)76 264454email: [email protected] web: www.image-asia.com

RegularsPhuket Island map 98What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) 912-15Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town 916Social Phuket 924People profi le : Dr. Jirachai Amornpairoj 952Things to do in Phuket 962Health matters : Aspirin 964-65Useful telephone numbers 964

Yachts & YachtingSix Senses Phuket Raceweek gears up for 2010 regatta 918-19Yacht charters : Sunsail 920Southeast Asia Pilot : Ao Chalong 922-23Multihull Championship : The race before the race 926-27

CarsCar sales : Sure Motors 928Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 929

Shopping, Dining & LeisureRecipe : Roasted sea bass with crispy chorizo 930Dining around Phuket 931-45 Cut the frills 958

Spas & HealthLemongrass House 946Six Senses Spa Evason Phuket 947The Royal Spa 948Swasana Spa 949Sukko Spa 950

Land & PropertyLynx Management Group 953-55Phuket Villa Property 956Tropical Homes Real Estate 957St. James Properties 959Oxygen Condominium 960Tropical Properties 961H3 Digital Smart Homes 966

Cover photos: Left: Award winning spa products at Lemongrass HouseRight: Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 21-25 July 2010 at Evason Phuket and Six Senses Spa, Rawai

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Brazilian Soccer Sundays @ Royal Phuket MarinaTill July 18 @ Royal Phuket MarinaThe organisation off ers a seven-week course that runs every Sunday. Training is separated into two age groups: Under 10 years: 3:30 to 5pm. Under eight years: 5:00 to 6:30pm. Contact: Martin Hill, Tel: +66 (0)85 331 0295. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.royalphuketmarina.com.

Belly Dance CoursesTill 8 August @ Royal Phuket MarinaThe ten-session course, titled ‘Introduction to Baladi’ teaches beginners’ techniques. The course is held every Sunday from 12:30 to 2:00pm, and costs 600 baht per person. Contact: Murat Can Sakarya, Tel: +66 (0)81 797 3364. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.royalphuketmarina.com.

PIA Sports & Leisure Club Sports & Adventure Camp Overview1 - 15 July @ Phuket International Academy Sports & Leisure Club The camp includes instruction from internationally accredited coaches while activity sites range from deserted islands to national parks. Tel: +66 (0)76 376000.

FIFA World Cup Celebration2 -11 July @ Central Festival Phuket Central Festival with Coca Cola and Thai Airways International is celebrating the season with activities including a lucky draw for a return ticket to South Africa. Contact: Kanthida Khawthong, Tel: +66 (0)76 291111 ext 1213. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.centralfestivalphuket.com.

Fourth of July Picnic4 July @ Headstart International School, PhuketIt’s an all-American picnic – hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs and beverages on sale; music and games; and fi reworks at sunset. From 10:00am - 7:00pm. Contact: David Rucker, Tel: +66 (0)87 266 7514. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.navyleaguephuket.org.

Brazilian Soccer Youth Training Camps 5 - 9 & 12 - 16 July @ Phuket International Academy Sports & Leisure ClubBoth camps are aimed at boys and girls aged between the ages of fi ve and 18 with a structured syllabus and training programme. The sessions last for four hours each day and cost 900 baht, or 4,000 baht for the fi ve-day week. Contact: Raewyn du Toit, Tel: +66 (0)84 445 4167. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketinternationalacademy.com.

Phuket Amateur Open Golf 7 July @ Loch PalmThe tournament is the second of ten monthly events in the Phuket Amateur Open Golf series. The goal of the series is to determine Phuket's 'Best Amateur Golfer'. Tel: +66 (0)82 280 3486. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketamateurgolfopen.com.

SEA Property International Phuket Multihull Championship16 - 18 July @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)The third runing of this sailing regatta will see catamarans and trimarans racing in Chalong Bay. The host venue is ACYC with four party nights and prize-giving ceremonies held there. Contact: Peter, Tel: +66 (0)81 892 3111. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek21 - 25 July @ Evason Phuket and Six Senses SpaNow in its seventh year, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek comprises four days of world-class yacht racing and fi ve nights of magical, beachside parties. Taking place during the windy southwest monsoon season off Phuket's southwest coast, challenging and scenic conditions set the stage for action packed racing. Contact: Grenville Fordham, Tel: +66 (0)76 264491. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketraceweek.com.


Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)The last race in the Andaman Cabriolet Series, Race 9, will take place on Sunday the 4th. All are welcome to join in. Contact: Scott, Tel: +66 (0)81 892 4491. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.

Rotary Club of Patong Beach The Installation Night is on Friday the 2nd at 7pm, at Holiday Inn Resort, Patong. The weekly meetings are on Tuesday the 6th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong at 7pm. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.

The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) The Regular Meeting is on the 9th at 6:30pm. Program topic: Facebook for business and social media, the end all and be all of marketing by Alan Johnston. Location to be announced. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.

Lions Club of Patong Beach The monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact: President Jean Leon, Tel: +66 (0)84 446 3084. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.

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

Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)The PIWC's "Meet & Greet" will be the 2nd Thursday of the month at Starbucks, Central Festival from 10 to 12am. The dinner will be on the 15th at the Blue Elephant from 7:00pm. Husbands, partners and friends are all invited at 600 baht per person. Contact: Carole, Email: [email protected]. Web www.phuketiwc.com.

Regular Events

Live Music @ Mom Tri's KitchenLive Jazz with the Boy's Trio starting at 7pm until Late at Mom Tri's Kitchen at Villa Royale Kata Noi every Wednesday Night. Contact: Sylvie Yaff e, Tel: +66 (0)76 333569 ext 824. Web: www.VillaRoyalePhuket.com.

Party and BBQ Buff et @ Coyote PhuketCoyote is off ering a big ‘all you can eat’ BBQ buff et featuring smoky ribs, beer brats, burgers, BBQ chicken, hot dogs and an all-American salad bar, plus all-day 100-baht drink specials on July 4, American Independence Day. Contact: the manager or Chef Matt, Tel: +66 (0)76 344366. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.coyotephuket.com.

Disco on the Sand @ Stereo Lab, Surin BeachThere is also a DJ booth and a dance fl oor and private lounges with sofas. Tel: +66 (0)89 218 0162. Web: www.stereolabphuket.com.

Entertainment – July Choices

Grumpy Old Men's Society (GOMS) A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman who gather every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Chalong Pier Beer Garden to have a few quiet beers, share information and to raise monies for charity. Drinks start at 6 and meetings at 6:45pm. Contact: Warren Crowe, Email: [email protected].

Free Computer Clinic Join "For Dummies" author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic Sundays from 10am to noon, at the Sandwich Shoppes. The 4th is in Patong; the 11th in Laguna; 18th, and 25th in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.

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 3rd and 4th Sundays. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.chickynet.com.


Enjoy Yachting & Accommodation Specials (May-November)Looking to enjoy yourself in a true stylish and exciting way? Seeking to join the understated? Treat yourself to affordable luxury by boarding Phuket’s most exciting and luxurious motor yacht (up to 20 guests for day cruises / 8 guests for overnights cruises). This offer is valid from May-November 2010. We look forward welcoming you on board soon!

Book a Day Cruise and enjoy 2 complimentary nights in a Twinpalms Residence Garden Pool SuiteBook a 2 Days/1 Night Cruise and enjoy 4 complimentary nights in a Twinpalms Residence Garden Pool SuiteBook a 3 Days/2 Nights Cruise and enjoy 6 complimentary nights in a Twinpalms Residence Garden Pool Suite

Contact General Manager Mr. Thibault Salaun on tel 085 221 4572 or email [email protected]

Upcoming MoviesUpcoming Movies

Predators(Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)Topher Grace, Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Danny Trejo, Laurence Fishburne

Royce is a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they've been brought together on an alien planet as prey. With the exception of a disgraced physician, they’re all cold-blooded killers – mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members – human predators that are now being systemically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien predators.

Inception

(Action, Sci-Fi)Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page

Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he’s ever loved.

The Back-Up Plan

(Comedy, Romance)Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin, Michaela Watkins, Eric Christian Olsen

This is a comedy that explores courtship, love, marriage and family, ‘in reverse’. After years of dating, Zoe has decided waiting for ‘the right one’ is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. On the day of her artifi cial insemination, Zoe meets Stan – a man with real possibilities.

The Last Airbender

(Action, Adventure, Fantasy)Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Cliff Curtis, Nicola Peltz, Randall Duk Kim

Air, Water, Earth and Fire. The four nations are tied by destiny and the Fire Nation has launched a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight of changing the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang discovers he’s the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements to restore balance to their war-torn world.

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


Franke of SwitzerlandSinks, Taps and AppliancesFranke (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Bangkok : 02 - 236 - 9777 , Fax : 02 - 236 - 9775Phuket : 076 - 612 - 711, Fax : 076 - 612 - 712www.franke.com

Off Phuket Events Upcoming Events

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

AUGUST 20104 - 12 Bangkok 2010 – the 25th Asian International Stamp Exhibition @ Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok28 - 29 Bhumibol Invitation International Mountain Bike Championship @ Bhumibol Dam, Tak

SEPTEMBER 20104 - 5 Phichit Boat Race @ Nan River in front of Wat Tha Luang Temple, Phichit 6 - 10 Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony @ Wat Traiphum, Petchabun17 - 19 World Gourmet Food Festival @ Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok18 - 20 22nd Thailand International Swan Boat Races @ Chao Phraya River, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya25 -3 Oct PTT Thailand Open @ Impact Arena, Bangkok

OCTOBER 20101 - 3 Asian Hospitality & Travel Show @ Central Festival Phuket Convention and Exhibition Center, Phuket16 Phuket Surf Lifesaving Carnival @ Loma Park, Patong, Phuket

Krachiao Flower Festival (The Siam Tulip Festival of Chaiyaphum)1 June - 31 July @ Pa Hin Ngam National Park, ChaiyaphumChaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand has many spectacular attractions including the profusion of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or ‘Dok Krachiao’, which come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season. Contact: TAT, Nakhon Ratchasima offi ce, Tel: +66 (0)44 213030. Email: [email protected].

Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival and International Candle Carving Competition30 June - 30 July @ Thung Si Mueang Park, Ubon RatchathaniJoin the alms-giving for Asalha Puja and the Khao Phansa Buddhist ceremony. Participate in the ceremony of welcoming His Majesty the King's royal candle and the international candle-craving competition with exhibits from many countries. Contact: TAT, Ubon Ratchathani Offi ce, Tel: +66 (0)45 243770-1. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.

Pattaya International Marathon18 July @ Pattaya Beach Road Soi 4, ChonburiThe Pattaya International Marathon is one of the most famous annual marathons in Thailand, with an international fi eld. There are three races: the full marathon (42KM), the half marathon (21KM) and the quarter marathon (10KM). Contact: TAT, Pattaya Offi ce, Tel: +66 (0)38 427667, +66 (0)38 428750. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.pattaya-marathon.com.

Hua Hin Regatta 30 July - 3 August @ Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri KhanThe coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder and Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King and the OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen. Tel: +66 (0)2 466 1811. Web: www.yrat.or.th.

Tak Bat Dok Mai FestivalJuly @ Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, SaraburiThe Tak Bat Dok Mai ritual includes off erings of Dok Khao Phansa fl owers that only come into bloom during the Buddhist Lent. Contact: TAT, Lop Buri Offi ce, Tel: +66 (0)36 422768-9. Email: [email protected].


Scruff y Murphy's Soi BanglaSubway Beach RoadThai Basecamp Soi Paradise Inn

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, RawaiKata 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 NoiPacifi c Club And Spa 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 CafésCoyote 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 Bangla

FREE WiFi hotspots in Phuket

If you know of any other free wifi locations, please advise us at [email protected] and we will do our best to include them.

Phuket Sports & Tennis Club Soi Suksan 2, Viset Road, RawaiSolution Lounge and Sports Bar Kata Road, KataThe Little Mermaid Patak Road, Karon

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 MarinaSkippers Royal Phuket MarinaThe Club Kamala Beach Road, KamalaWatermark Bar Restaurant Boat Lagoon Marina


Feature Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2010

So it is fi tting that one of Phuket’s most popular regattas, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, should kick off the 2010/2011 Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship, where Asia’s top racing yachtsmen and women compete over the course of several Asian regattas.

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, unique in the regional yacht racing calendar for its expectation of strong breezes, scenic race courses and its 5-star social scene, is held at the Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa from 21-25 July.

As we went to press, entries were looking strong in all classes, with a record number of fi rst-time participants. “With Top of the Gulf and Koh Samui regattas over, we usually get a fl urry of entries from sailors who have been focused on those events,” said Grenville Fordham, MD of organisers and rights owners, Image Asia Events, adding, “It looks as though we’ll have a strong Racing Class this year, although – as usual – we never really know the fi nal line-up until shortly before the event. The logistics and costs of getting a boat and crew ready to take part in an event away from home are horrendous, so quite often boat owners are never sure if they can make it until all the pieces come together.”

To encourage participants to think ahead, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek had an ‘Early Bird’ entry scheme with impressive savings on boat and crew fees for those who registered and paid online. And this year,

While Bangkok was going through its worst spate of unrest in modern times, peaceful Phuket – 900 km south of Thailand’s troubled capital – received a well deserved accolade. Voted 'Best Asian Maritime Capital' in the annual Asian Boating Awards 2010, the island home of four annual regattas and four marinas was fi nally recognised for what it is: THE place in Asia to go boating.


Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2010 Feature

For more information on the regatta and to view the SSPRW 2009 TV programme:www.phuketraceweek.comemail: [email protected]/watch?v=xyU8gxaWQ44

For more information on sponsorship opportunities:www.paulpoole.co.th/phuketraceweekemail: [email protected],[email protected] (Thai speaking) www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxFIBbPbbeIMarketing support by Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd

Da Vinci - winners last year, sponsors this year.

Jaguar Cars, coming back year after year.

thanks to sponsor Global Investments (Far East), one lucky early-bird entry will have boat and crew fees refunded in full.

If you thought that a regatta like this is only for the serious racers, think again. “We have separate courses and start lines for cruising yachts so it really doesn’t matter if you’re not the best racer in the world. We fi nd that those cruising yachts who join in have the time of their life – both on the water and off ,” said Fordham, adding that there is a large available fl eet of locally-based yachts available for charter at very reasonable ‘low season’ rates.

Sponsorship is a big part of any sporting event but fi rst fi nding sponsors, and then keeping hem, is a challenge. “We’re proud of the fact that we manage to keep many of our key sponsors, including Six Senses and Jaguar Cars, coming back year after year,” said Fordham.

First time Co-sponsor for 2010 is local restaurant Da Vinci, who hit regatta fame in 2009 by sponsoring Racing Catamaran winner, the

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On the west side of Cape Panwa, there is a concrete jetty serving as a base for the Hydrographic, Fisheries, and Marine Biological Departments.

On shore, you will find the Phuket Aquarium. Anchor anywhere in the bay in 6-8 metres on a muddy bottom keeping well clear of the floating peal-farm on the west side. When rounding the cape, use the safe water mark to keep well clear of the off-lying rocks and reefs.

To the northwest lies Ao Yon. This bay offers good shelter in both seasons, has a fine beach and the original Phuket Yacht Club ashore. It is predominantly a dinghy sailing club but many cruising yachts make this bay their base. Enter from the east side of the bay to anchor in 4-6 metres inside the line of the fish farms on a muddy bottom.

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On the north coast of Koh Hae there is a sandy bay with live coral fringing the beach. In the southwest monsoon season, sheltered anchorage is available on a sandy bottom in 8-10 metres.

Beware coral heads on the fringe of the reef rising from depths of up to 6 metres. Ashore, bungalows and restaurants cater to day visitors, while many tour operators bring their customers for snorkelling.

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For a lunchtime stopover, try the small bay in about 14 metres on a rocky bottom on the south side of Koh Hae.

This is a very pleasant anchorage – quiet, nice coral and lots of fish. A small sandy beach with a local styled restaurant is accessible at high tide. There are a few resident hornbills for the nature photographer.

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In the northeast season, this is more protected from the chop than the main anchorage directly across Ao Chalong bay. In the southwest season, the anchorage is open to a long fetch across the width of the bay.

A drying coral reef fringes the sandy beach, but there is an access channel at low tide. Two miles further north in Chalong Bay is a mangrove creek, which can be accessed by dinghy from mid-tide leading to a picturesque seafood restaurant on stilts.

Ashore at the anchorage are some private housing developments and some restaurants. Just behind the beach is a road that runs to the top of the mountain to a spectacular viewpoint giving a 360-degree panorama of Phi Phi islands and the south end of Phuket. The trip to Phuket town takes just 15 minutes, though finding transport can be difficult.


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Fuel and water can be delivered to the quayside by trucks, but this is really only practical for larger vessels, since the wharf is designed for ships so is not kind to topsides of cruising yachts. The port is also the main stopover for cruise liners plying the Andaman Sea and the Malacca straits.

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The best anchorage for yachts lies on the north side of Koh Taphao Yai in front of a small resort in 5-8 metres on a muddy bottom. It is safe in all seasons, but can be very choppy in the northeast monsoon.

Not the most picturesque location, it is nevertheless convenient for town. Opposite this anchorage on the main island next to the petroleum depot is a small jetty with a floating pontoon that has road access to Phuket Town.

KOH SIRAYKoh Siray is on the eastern tip of the southern part of Phuket, separated from the main island by a small river – the area’s main fishing depot – and gives access to the island’s main commercial shipyards. These yards mostly take care of local fishing vessels and shallow draft tour boats; but after several years’ experience, they are able – and have the facilities – to handle keelboats. Appropriate cradles are available but bookings must be made in advance.

A photograph or plan of your underwater hull shape will assist the yard foreman in safely slipping your boat. All yards offer electricity, water and transport to town.

If you decide to slip your boat in the local yards, consider seeking advice from one of the marine services companies for the best options. Many projects are under way in the yards, which may be of interest to boat building enthusiasts.

Close to the river bridge (town side) is Tien Sin Pier where ferries depart for Koh Yao Yai twice daily. At the entrance to the river on the west side on reclaimed land is the Rassada passenger terminal, with ferries to Phi Phi and Krabi.

Approaches to Koh Siray

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Pass between Koh Taphao Noi and Koh Taphao Yai, and proceed to the first channel marker shown on the chart. Head towards the second channel buoy and then proceed directly to the headland on the east side of the river entrance.

There are leading marks on shore but this channel is constantly moving, and the best advice we can give is to negotiate the entrance on a three-quarter tide rising and if possible follow a large fishing boat in the river.

There is a light on Laem Tukkae but this approach is inadvisable at night. Once in the waterway, the depth is adequate for most vessels, but the number of boats tied on each side of the river severely restricts its navigable width.

Diesel fuel in large quantities, water, ice, and provisions are available at the fishing port and at the shipyards further upstream on the left and on the right.

Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (3rd Edition) cruising/sailing guide by Bill O' Leary & Andy Dowden www.southeastasiapilot.com

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Phuket TUI Nordics at a Classy Dinner at Mom Tri's KitchenMom Tri's Kitchen hosted the Phuket reps from TUI Nordic for a night of great wine and gourmet food.

(From left) Manatsavinee Gestin, Resort Manager of Absolute Bangla Suite; Gary Stretch, Absolute Ambassador Partner; Mickey Brett and M.R Malinee Chakrabandhu.

Royal Family & Hollywood Celebrities Visit Absolute Bangla Suites

Social PhuketWhat WAS on in Phuket

(From left) Kunrapats Yodsapakphinyo (Dome), Sales & Marketing Manager for Kata Rocks; Chaya Musor, and Prapasiri Rattanasopa (Joff y).

(From left) Jorge De la Torre Koch, Head of Committee, Fine Wine Dine Phuket; Jose Luis Duran Sanles, Director Food & Beverage of Absolute Resorts & Hotels; DJ Nakadia, Thailand’s hottest DJ export and Manatsavinee Gestin, Resort Manager of Absolute Bangla Suites.

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(From left) Nittaya Wongyai; Jayme Booher, Thai acctress; Parichart Namchoo (Kathy); Jureerat Street (Julie).

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The Phuket Bailliage of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs recently held its annual Chapitre at the Holiday Inn, Patong to welcome new members and to promote existing members. The Intronisation Ceremony was conducted by Chandran Arul, a Conseil Magistral of La Chaine, from Singapore. After the ceremony 35 members and guests enjoyed a seven-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Nara Suttichanon with wines supported by Independent Wine & Spirit (IWS).

The Phuket Bailliage of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Annual Chapitre

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This increasingly popular event is expected to attract over 20 entries this year and is a perfect feeder event for Six Senses Phuket Raceweek.

The event is a joint enterprise between SEA Property and the Ao Chalong Yacht Club and comprises three days of racing with four parties. Registration is on Thursday 15 evening hosted by the Ao Chalong Yacht Club. There will be a briefi ng on the Friday at 9am. This is followed by a programme of fi ve races to be held on the Friday (2), Saturday (2) and Sunday (1) with themed evening parties at the Yacht Club sponsored by Sea Bees, Corsair Marine and Derani Yachts. Our logistics sponsors also include Andaman Cabriolet, Latitude 8 and our media partners IMAGE asia, with Wine Elite promising some special prizes.

One of the reasons for the popularity of this event is that in the absence of monohulls, many sailors get the opportunity to experience the exhilarating racing on multihulls for the fi rst time.

South East Asia is an area where multihulls work particularly well and we are delighted to have on board three of the multihull manufacturers from the region. Latitude 8 with the Firefl ys and the Whitehavens, Corsair Marine represented by perhaps as many as 6 or 7 boats and the new design and last year’s Six Senses Phuket Raceweek winner, the Andaman Cabriolet Niña, joined by the latest out of the Composite Catamarans stable, Da Vinci.

We anticipate the full fl eet of Firefl y 850 one design class (9 boats) and the ocean

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6 cherry tomatoes • 6 cl extra virgin olive oil • 5 gm parsley• Juice of one lime• Nutmeg seasoning• Salt and pepper•

Mashed potatoesCook the potatoes in salted boiling water. Peel the skin off , and cut into large pieces. Add the milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Over a low fl ame, mash the potatoes with a fork or whisk to a smooth texture, adding more milk if necessary.

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Laurent has also had extensive experience in banqueting in France, and is very knowledgeable about charcuterie and butchery. In Italy he learned how to prepare fresh pasta and pizzas.

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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.

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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.

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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.

La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills

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 15:00 to 23:30 except Saturdays.

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


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

Crepes Village International/Fusion

Cherngtalay before Laguna gateway, also at Soi Sai Yuan Nai Harnwww.crepesvillage.com

Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 325154

An extraordinary outdoor venue that serves a unique yet familiar food has an unmatched ability to off er a refreshing and relaxing dining experience. Crepes Village specialises in the traditional thin French pancake, the crepe. From the well-known Crepe Suzette, there are crepes with delicious International and Asian fi llings. Couches and cushioned chairs under a pavilion-type structure with Thai wooden gazebos provide the village-like setting.

Fancy Thai, Mexican, pizza, ham and cheese, tuna salad or a Popeye classic of cream spinach and cheese? Try your favourite fi lling already wrapped in a crepe or for the adventurous in the wrapping department, enjoy a combo set. The Thai Combo for four people, which includes curry dishes, provides a taste of a truly Thai crepe while the Western Combo presents an eclectic sampling of spinach, ratatouille, Mexican and bolognese.

Enjoy some wine, cider and cocktails specially made at the restaurant with a meal and while the kids play in the playground or take away a selection of superb crepes or have some delivered to your home or hotel. Bon Appetit!


Around Phuket

Authentic Thai/FusionSiam Indigo

Set in the 'Heritage' part of Phuket Town, Siam Indigo represents all that is good about the area and the changes that are happening there. From 2006, it has off ered a unique setup where works from local artists adorn the 90-year-old walls in the white table and chair dining room while the lounge/bar area sticks to a more modern style. Overall, the décor is a successful marriage of old, atmospheric Chinese shophouse and eclectic art with a broad emphasis on space and light. The décor refl ects the attitude of the owners: a healthy respect for the building's heritage with a leaning towards the contemporary.

Following the tradition of Asian cultures, the menu has been designed for sharing. Pass plates amongst friends and companions and embrace this custom!

Siam Indigo is registered in Thailand best restaurants Tatler guide for 2007-2008- 2009. Enjoy excellent Thai delicaties with some fusion creations. A “Phuketien night” with show is organized once a week for those who wish to experience the real Phuket life. Céline runs a great team and her enthusiasm is contagious.

At the beginning of Phang Nga Road, close to the circle & marketwww.siamindigo.com

Open 11:00 till late, Closed Sundays | Tel: +66 (0)76 256697

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!

Sala Bua International

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


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


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Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon&Wed 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.

At Plum Fine Dining, Executive Chef Indrajit Saha off ers an exotic experience with tantalizing Oriental dishes and more familiar dishes with a hint of tropical spices. Slip into our sleek décor and treat your palette with fusion cuisine for an unforgettable experience.

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 BarMom Tri's Boathouse Regatta International

Royal Phuket Marina, Thepkrassattri Road, Koh Kaewwww.momtriphuket.com

Open daily 11:00-23:00, Closed Tuesdays | Tel: +66 (0)76 360855

Treat yourself to a fi ne dining occasion that calls for remarkable and fresh ingredients such as ambiance, setting, service and food! Top up these elements with a marina-side venue on the boardwalk of Royal Phuket Marina with a view of luxury yachts and the extraordinary cuisine famous to Mom Tri’s Boathouse Wine & Grill in Kata, but at a much lower price, and there are the makings for an exceptional evening.

Boathouse favourites and new dishes from Maître-Cuisinier de France Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau and Chef Tummanoon of Mom Tri's Boathouse Wine & Grill are on the menu. The cuisine at the Boathouse Regatta is a fusion of seafood and French Mediterranean cuisine with over 200 wines to match.

On Thursdays and Saturdays there is a special 3-course gourmet menu on off er and the Boathouse Bossa Nova Duo, Sioni & Dennis entertain with their unique sound from 7 to 11pm.

Set sail for a regatta – enjoy the food, wine and the views on the boardwalk!


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.

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 Siam Supper Club International

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

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.

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


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


Into the Med Modern Logical Cuisine

“Into the Med”, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa, established its reputation by off ering modern Mediterranean cuisine coupled with excellent wines and a stunning panorama 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 tantamount. Seasonal ingredients are a main strength of this cuisine.

The wine programme, created by our resident sommelier, has recently been granted the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

The wine concept is based mainly on indigenous Mediterranean grape varieties and focuses on biodynamic wine producers. Unique wines from small wineries are paired daily with seasonal dishes.

Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa, Rawaiwww.sixsenses.com

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

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.

Limburi Bistro International

A new and innovative concept of dining has just arrived in Patong! An open aired environment that is simply yet tastefully decorated and is situated just above street level in the bustling centre provides the setting for a leisurely dining occasion. Limburi Bistro off ers a medley of original dishes that are a delight to the senses and marry Thai, Asian and Western favourites.

Good things come in good packages! The Creamy Tom Yum Kung, a blend of the traditional Thai prawn soup with a Western creamy soup base is served in a coconut. Another signature dish is the Pineapple with Fried Penne, a variant of Pineapple Fried Rice. A Japanese favourite, the Tempura Wasabi Shrimp is served with a wasabi mayonnaise dressing. Reminiscent of Japanese sushi with a Nori seaweed wrap, the Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango Roll is a pleasing deep fried dessert.

With a central location in Patong minutes from Jungceylon, Limburi Bistro off ers a superb and creative menu with dishes that are reasonably priced.

First fl oor of Limburi Hometel, Rat-U-Thit Song Roi Pee Rd opposite Christin Massagewww.limburi.com

Open daily 07:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 344059-60


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Kata Beach, adjacent to the Boathousewww.momtriphuket.com, [email protected]

Beachfront dining becomes a whole new experience at this tropical, sophisticated and yet relaxed setting which enjoys gorgeous panoramic sunset views from the restaurants and live music in the tapas bar.

Mom Tri’s Oasis introduces a new kind of Mediterranean cuisine to Phuket with tantalizing dishes served in the open air restaurant. Choose lighter fare from the Oasis Spring Tapas Bar or casual beachfront dining at the Oasis On the Sea Restaurant. Tapas include glazed scallops with spinach, feta cheese and sun-dried tomato samosas, and goat cheese and tomato meatballs. For those seeking something light and healthy there is a good selection of generous salads.

Oasis On The Sea off ers some original dishes such as barracuda fi let with a sun-dried tomato crust and lemongrass risotto, and classics including Australian beef tenderloin with shallot crisps and wild mushroom or Béarnaise sauce. There is also a good selection of vegetarian items.

Free wireless internet also makes Oasis a great place to come, relax on the sofa and enjoy some authentic Lavazza coff ee.

Mom Tri's Oasis Mediterranean

Open daily 10:30-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330423

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


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

Harrys Steakhouse Scandinavian & International Food

100 metres from MacDonalds in front of Patong Towerwww.harrys-phuket.com

Open daily 08:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340418

Harrys Steakhouse and Restaurant is located at Patong Beach on a quiet walking street. Enjoy a good meal in central Patong, between the beach and Patong Tower. Harrys is part of a Swedish franchise that off ers Swedish dishes, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Mexican, Thai and great Steaks and Ribs.

Thai food is very good, but sooner or later you'll get hungry. That is why we are here! You can always expect authentic fl avours with homemade sauces and marinades. Tender imported steaks cooked as you please... Barbecued ribs, with hot sauce or sweet Jack Daniels glace, so tender the meat falls of the bone... Fish with white wine sauce and mashed potatoes... are some of the reasons why people are coming back to Harrys year after year. Are there any favourites we have forgotten? Probably many!

There is a comfortable air conditioned area for sport entertainment with a specialty bar menu and a big screen view. Premier League, Australian Football and World Cup Soccer... What else can you ask for? Do not forget the Mexican Buff et on Thursdays. Everything you would want for tacos and fajitas but enriched with barbequed ribs, chicken and kebabs.


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 27123310/2 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83100Website: www.lemongrasshouse.comSpa

“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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Six Senses Spa

Six Senses Signature – Men’s Indulgence 3,500 Baht net/person

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 min

Oriental Massage 50 min

Man Facial 50 min

Foot Recovery 30 min

Healthy Tamarind Smoothie Drink 3 hrs

Six Senses Signature – Ladies Pampering 3,500 Baht net/person

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 min

Manicure & Pedicure 100 min

Soothing Facial 50 min

Healthy Tamarind Smoothie Drink 3.5 hrs

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

Location

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 Resort & Spa 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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Evason Phuket &Six Senses Spa

For TAXI: เอวาซอน ตรงขามพิพิธภัณฑหอย ราไวย

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

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

Massage of the Month Pampering: Special Price Holistic, Oriental, Energizer 50 minutes from 9am - 12pmSpecial Price 1,500 baht net: (Normal price 2,942.50 baht)*treatments to be fi nished by 1pm

Spa local menu is available. Please contact spa reception for more information

Reservation conditions:Validity June 2010 – December 2010• All prices are non-commissioned• All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and applicable government tax•

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


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.

Location

For TAXI: ถนนเยาวราช สามกอง

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

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE AT EVERY BRANCH

Spa


Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 340138

41 Taweewongse Road, Patong Beach, PhuketEmail: [email protected] Website: www.impiana.com Spa

Finding a spa in Patong is easy. But if you want fi rst-class tropical treatments in a superb beachfront setting, your choice is very limited. Fortunately, the newly-opened Swasana Spa at Impiana Phuket Cabana Resort & Spa, provides the perfect answer. With two luxurious treatment rooms for couples, complete with private steam room and oversize twin Jacuzzi, one single treatment rooms and two beachfront Thai Massage rooms, Swasana Spa is unique in Patong – blending sublime treatments with a spectacular beachside location.

Whether you’re suff ering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for a slice of tropical relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way to start.

My journey began with a Herbal Steam treatment in the aromatic steam room. Great for cleaning the pores and clearing the mind. Then out of the steam into the warm Jacuzzi for two, sipping a cool ginger tea while nature’s healing power eases away aches and stress.

Already beginning to relax, I moved on to the Swasana Salt Scrub, the spa’s signature body treatment. My 2 therapists started with a gentle scrub, using tropical salt and tamarind to remove the dead skin cells, leaving my skin feeling smooth and silky.

Gearing up the sense of total relaxation, and gearing down even further my stress levels, I next experienced the signature massage – a combination of Lomi-Lomi and Aromatherapy techniques and principles. Lomi Lomi, also called ‘Loving Hands’, derives from ancient Polynesian massage using long continuous, fl owing strokes to get deeply into tired muscles. Aromatherapy, using essential oils to stimulate or relax, is the perfect complement. While my therapists’ hands

worked their magic on my body, I felt I had left all my worldly cares and tension behind.

By now in sensory heaven, the Sawasana angels prepared me for a Rejuvenating Anti-Stress Facial. A blend of facial massage with natural creams, this treatment cleansed and rejuvenated my skin and facial muscles. With all my senses heightened, I detected the fragrance of guava fruit – good enough to eat, but alas just one of the natural ingredients in the creams my therapist was using. This one is a must for anyone thinking of having a ‘face lift’!

Swasana SpaWhether you’re suff ering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for a slice of tropical relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way to start.

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The Royal Swasana 4.5 hrs

The Signature Collection combines the fi nest of the Swasana Spa treatments: 5 steps, with Jacuzzi, Swasana Salt Scrub, Thai Herbal Wrap, Swasana Massage, Choice of Facial Treatment (Aloe Vera Facial or Rejuvenating Anti-Stress Facial).

Princess of the Andaman 3.5 hrs

A must for any discerning visitor to Thailand: Jacuzzi, Coff ee Scrub, Aromatherapy Massage, Rejuvenating Anti-Stress facial.

Siam Paradise 2 hrs

Perfect for the active at heart and guaranteed to enliven and awaken, with Herbal Steam and Siam Aroma Therapy Massage.

Some treatments & packages at the Swasana SpaPrices range from 2,250 to 7,650 Baht

Location

For TAXI: ถนนทวีวงศ (ถนนหนาหาดปาตอง)


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

Chilled out by the soothing background music, my mind was fi lled with a peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the warm traditional welcome (again from Sukko culture) of the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’ – similar to ‘Loy Kratong’, where the idea is to fl oat away past stresses and wish for luck and joy from that moment on.

A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certifi ed Thai Herbalist and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is off ered at Sukko, in packages lasting from 2 hours to 4 hours. Each package has a specifi c purpose and can be selected to suit your lifestyle or the way you feel on the day. These herbal recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be.

I was pampered with the ‘All-Soother’ package, a 2 1/2 hour experience that left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This four-treatment combination began with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub was followed by a traditional Thai massage, the pressure applied gently but fi rmly. "Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?" my therapist asked me from time to time. “Mmm… perfect…” were the only responses that seemed to suit how I felt. My last step, which came all too soon, was the Thai Herb Purifying Facial Treatment, using creams and herbs that left my face feeling smooth and glowing – and even looked good enough to eat!

Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique concept: "Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Element". For those who want to exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fi tness opportunities,

including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self stretching), a traditional Thai exercise or, for something more strenuous, try ‘Muay Thai Chaiya’, a traditional and eff ective art of self-defense. Parents who come to Sukko to relax can leave their kids at Suk Zon Kid's Club, where they will enjoy with a variety of fun yet safe activities.

Sukko Spa, one of Phuket’s most luxurious spas, is located on Chaofa Road just 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport, 10 minutes from Phuket Town, 30 minutes from Kata or Karon Beach and 20 minutes from Patong Beach. It is creatively designed in a contemporary Thai style, set amongst 15 rai (6 acres) of luxuriously landscaped tropical forest.

Sukko Cultural Spa

Heaven of Silk 180 min

The particles of Thai silk powder are so small that they can be easily absorbed through the skin, helping to nourish and maintain it completely. This is a four-step treatment with Royal Thai Silk Body Mask, Wild Honey Milk Floral Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Spa and Tea for Time.

Relaxing Pleasure 150 min

Steam/Jacuzzi, Serenity Aromatherapy Body Massage, Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time.

Scent Lovers 150 min

Steam/Jacuzzi, Herbal Salt Body Scrub, Rose of Love Bath, Sweet Memory Aromatherapy Body Massage, Tea for Time .

Luxurious Desire 240 min

Steam/Jacuzzi, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Wild Honey Milk Bath, Jasmine Night Aromatherapy, Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time

Morning Glory Half Day

Let the traditional Thai way of life awaken your senses and bless your soul.

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

Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa

Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 263222, +66 (0)76 2645335/10 Chaofa-West Rd., Thumbon Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Phuket 83100Email: [email protected] Website: www.sukkospa.comSpa

Start with a traditional Sukko culture and be welcomed by the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’. Float away past stress and plan for a new bliss, followed by a spa consultation of ‘Love Celebration Package’, a ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ lesson, Herbal Steam and Jacuzzi and a Thai Massage. Then relax with ‘Tea for Time’ and a healthy snack before indulging in the Thai set menu for Longevity (Recommended) at the Suk Savoey restaurant.

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For TAXI: ถนนเจาฟาตะวันตก ใกลสามแยกถนนขวาง


How do you divide your time between work and family? Personally, I like to enjoy the best of everything. I love to work. I couldn’t live without working. I’m busy almost all the time; what with my job in the hotel, the businesses and charity work. Sundays are devoted to my family. I do enjoy taking them to eat out in fi ne restaurants. I spend any leisure time, gardening or cooking.

How is you lifestyle? I think it’s pretty simple and easy-going.

When do you plan to retire? When I’m 70 years old.

Do you exercise at all? Of course. I’m a doctor; I know the importance of fi tness.

How would you rate the quality of your life? Fair.

What’s your most satisfying achievement to date? I think being chosen as President of the Patong Hotels Association. It gives me the chance to work with others to steer development within an ethical and responsible paradigm. There’s no doubt that much of Phuket’s success and wealth has been built on the back of the hotel industry, but it has to take its share of the blame, for contributing to the environmental damage and associated social issues.

Please tell us briefl y about your background. I’m originally from Yala – the most southern province of Thailand, where I graduated from medical school. My specialty was orthopedic surgery.

What brought you to Phuket? I came here in 1984 after my graduation. I discovered a beautiful island, and as a bonus my brother was already living here.

How does a doctor come to be in the hotel business? Well, the hotel was owned by my brother and he persuaded me to become a part of it. Taking care of clients is a bit like looking after patients, you know.

What is your role in the business? I’m the General Manager.

How many years have you been involved in the hotel industry? 17 years now.

What is the best part of being an international general manager? You make many international friends, and you get to travel as part of the job.

How do you handle stress? You have to have a positive mental attitude. I fi nd I can relax by talking with friends I can trust.

What is your motto for running the job? Never, ever give up. Whilst there’s life, there’s hope.

Describe your style of leadership. It's all about compromise, generosity and encouragement.

I believe you have other roles in life. Yes, I’m an associate judge for the Juvenile and Family Court of Phuket, and President of the Patong Hotels Association. I also run my own businesses – a clinic and a restaurant.

How do you do these jobs simultaneously? It’s all a matter of time management and planning, and putting the right man (or woman, of course) in the right job. Personally, whatever role I’m playing I aim for excellence, above all.

Do you think you’re successful in your line of work? Medium to fair.

Who is the person who has most infl uenced you? My mother. She always pushed me to be a good boy, to do a good job and work hard.

Where do you stay? I live in Makham Bay. It’s such a great location with a beautiful ambience. It’s clean and safe; the neighbours are great and they share my lifestyle. Best of all, it has a good environment which is not too far from the sea, and we have mangrove forests all away from the tourist scene.

How is Phuket from your point of view? The island is an exhilarating place to be, but I’m afraid that the environment is suff ering from too much development, which is badly planned and executed. If we destroy the natural beauty of Phuket, it will be a loss not only for the residents, but for the nation and the whole world.

How old are you? Now, I’m 51 years old.

Could you tell us about your family? Yes, I’m married with two daughters and two sons aged 18, 16, 14 and 12 years, respectively. The eldest is studying medicine at Prince Songkha University.

People Profi le

For more information contact:

The Royal Paradise Hotel & SpaTel: +66 (0)76 340666Website: www.royalparadise.com

This month we talk to a doctor who is a successful hotelier. Yes, that’s right! Let’s see how this came about, and how it works.

Dr. Jirachai Amornpairoj


Property Sales

Layan, Phuket 5m THB/Rai

FLAT LAND6-0-13.3 Rai

(Chanote title)

SEA VIEW LAND0-1-32 rai

(Nor Sor 3 Gor)

BEACH FRONT300 Rai (frontage 384 m.)

(Chanote title)

SLOPING LAND-SEA VIEW7-0-43.8 Rai

(Chanote title)

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEWSubdivided from 1 rai

(Chanote title)

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW7-0-57.2 Rai

(Chanote title)

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW1-0-37.8 Rai

(Chanote title)

Paklok, Phuket 3.5m THB/Rai

Patong, Phuket 9m THB

Layan, Phuket 9m THB/Rai

East Coast, Phuket 75m THB/Rai

East Coast, Phuket 7m THB/Rai

BEACH FRONT14-3-84 Rai(Nor Sor 3)

FLAT LAND3-0-8.3 Rai

(Chanote title)

Kho Lhoan 60m THB Baan Don, Phuket 8m THB

FLAT LAND2-1-0 Rai

(Chanote title)

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW4-0-10 Rai

(Nor Sor 3 Gor)

GENTLE SLOPING LAND19 Rai

(Chanote title)

Kata, Phuket 44m THB

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

Mai Khao, Phuket 7m THB/Rai Chalong, Phuket from 5.6m THB/Rai

Layan, Phuket 4.8m THB/Rai


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

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

Villa Complex 129m THBVilla 24m THB

Villa 17.5m THB Villa 23m 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.

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 10.2m THBNAI YANG : Impressive modern pool villa located only 600 m from the beach. A chic clean cut design and spacious 210 sqm layout with all the mod cons. Includes infi nity pool, relaxing sala, double door entranceway, trendy spiral stair.

CHALONG : Luxury villa residence, tastefully decorated, nestled on a hillside 70 metres above sea level. Each villa provides a stunning view of Chalong Bay and the yachts of serenity, especially in the early morning.

Villa from 35m THB

Rentals

4 Bedrooms from18,000THB/night KATHU : A single storey villa situated in a peaceful valley beside the fairways of Loch Palm Golf Course. The home is designed with plenty of space & landscaped gardens. The villa comes fully furnished. Term: Short term only.

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

2 bedrooms Rate on application

3 Bedrooms from 75,000 THB

KAMALA : A beautifully appointed 2-bed apartment in this luxury development overlooking Kamala Bay. The spacious apartment is located at a high level providing spectacular views across the bay. Term: Short & Long Term.

CAPE PANWA : A newly built 3-bedroom villa located in an elevated position close to Cape Panwa and only 10 minutes from Phuket Town. Access to a small quiet beach is 500 metres. Term: Short & long term rental.

5 bedrooms Rate on application KAMALA : A stunning 5-bedroom luxury villa located on a private headland providing 270 degree views across the Andaman sea. The villa is fully equipped, including a gym and with full time staff . Term: Short term only.

2 bedrooms Rate on applicationKAMALA : A comfortable two bedroom, two bathroom en-suite unit at Kamala, ideal for families or two groups of couples. The units are front facing overlooking the complex and have a walk around balcony. Term: Short & Long Term.

3-4 Bedroooms from 80,000 THB CAPE PANWA : 3-4 bedroom villas in a beach front location with unsurpassed ocean views. Shared 18 m pool and set in delightful tropical gardens. Peaceful and convenient Cape Panwa location. Term: Short & Long Term.

KALIM : Villa complex of 6 stand-alone rooms linked by a connecting roof and built on 1.5 rai of land. Total indoor living space is 850 sqm. All rooms have Thai & Balinese furniture & décor. 5 large en-suite bedrooms with king-size beds.

KOH KAEW : 5 bedroom family pool villa close to BIS. Design philosophy is very simple - practical family living. Large open plan living/dining areas open directly onto the pool and garden. Designed for families that enjoy spending time together.


Property Sales: +66 (0)76 239944

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

Website: www.phuket-villas.com

Condominium from 6.6m THBMAI KHAO : Luxury condominium apartments, villas and town homes, which off er residents full resort facilities that includes Phuket's fi rst Water Park.

KHAO KHAD : A spacious 3-bedroom beach front condo located on a prime beach. The unit has a very large terrace and full-length sliding glass doors to take full advantage of the stunning view.

KATA : Luxury townhouse with spectacular sea & sunset views, located on Kata hillside.This luxury corner townhouse is in the perfect location to enjoy panoramic mountain, sea and sunset views from every level and terrace.

CHALONG : The penthouse 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 114 sqm in a modern resort atmosphere with stunning panoramic views of Chalong Harbor. The unit has very large terrace.

Apartment 52m THB

Villa 11.5m THB

Condominium from 3.4m THB

Condominium from 32m THB

Condominium 7.99m 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.

BOAT LAGOON : Three storey townhouse consisting of 3 bedrooms/4 bathrooms. Western kitchen with fully equipped, dining and living area looking out to the water.

PATONG : 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.

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.

KATA : 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.

PATONG : 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.

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.

Condominium from 5.9m THB KAMALA : A residential resort consisting of 109 condominium apartments of mixed size and layout. Enjoys sea views and a magnifi cent 100 m long swimming pool divided by cascading walk through curtain waterfalls.

Condominium 20m THB

Condominium 8.9m THBApartment 13.9m THB

Villa 85m THB


Property Sales: +66 (0)76 319420 Fax: +66 (0)76 323045 : +66 (0)87 272 0303

Email: [email protected]: www.phuket-villa-property.com

Phuket Villa Property at Your Service

PHUKET TOWN : Built on the busiest road, Thepkasattri Road. There is property on top of that and also a corner unit for more visibility. Making money even before you take it over.

SECRET LOCATION : 320 rooms with several restaurants plus spa and 3 pools built on 47 rai of hillside land with sea view. Situated close to the commercial areas and 50 m from the beach. Reward provided if you fi nd the buyer.

PATONG : Patong Hillside. 41 hotel rooms and 24 apartments plus large restaurant built on 3,700 sqm of land with landscaped garden and large pool. Expansion possible. Runs successfully and for sale only because of relocation reasons.

CHALONG : Near Circle. 5 bedrooms plus 2 bungalows on 2,016 sqm gardened land plot. Fully furnished, luxurious, teak wood built in. 6x12 m pool. Ready to move in. Price down from 25 m THB due to relocation of present owner.

PATONG : Two 1 bedroom condominiums, fi rst fl oor and a 2 bedroom apartment second fl oor. Communal large parking plus swimming pool. 80% ready and custom made items available. Just 1.5 km from Patong Beach.

PATONG : Behind Jungceylon, 6 fl oors, all 21 hotel units completely furnished, with TV, safe air-conditioning, hotel key system and large reception bar at ground fl oor. Ready to move in and ready to get high season income the whole year around.

PATONG : 500 m from the beach, in middle of commercial district. 2 years plus 6 year renting contract left. 80-90,000 THB rent per month. High profi t the whole year around. Inside bar and restaurant plus outside bar.

PATONG : 500 m from Soi Bangla, 800 m from the beach. 5 storeys + restaurant. 12 years renting contract left. Opened 2009. Extension of 5 rooms possible. 150,000 THB monthly rent can be reduced. Owner wants to change business.

PATONG : Well-located mansion/hotel to take over in the very heart of Patong. 9 year lease contract left. 70,000 THB per month rent. No key money for 3 years. Ready to move in and get high season full scale profi t.

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KATHU : Inside a 24 hour secured housing estate (Phanason) near Loch Palm built on 250 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 2 storey fully furnished home with state-of-the-art Italian kitchen. Price unbeatable for this upgraded family home. Space for pool.

RAWAI : Superb location, 250 m from main road. 2 storey high fully furnished pool house ready to move in. Built on 350 sqm land, walls around, garden. Real value is 8m THB. 2 rooms have sea view.

New 21 Room Hotel 26.5m THB

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RAWAI : Beautifully designed classic Thai pool villas located in Phuket's south 10 minutes drive to Nai Harn Beach. Attention to detail and only the best quality materials will be used to create this haven of aff ordable luxury.

KATA : Built over 4 spacious levels and off ering 406 sqm of indoor and outdoor living areas. This is a rare opportunity to secure one of the best sunset / sea views in Phuket.

KATA BEACH : Highly sought after 1 bedroom mulit-level penthouse with private rooftop terrace and plunge pool off ering luxurious living close to both Kata and Kata Noi Beaches.

Exclusive Pool Villa 38m THB Overlooking Layan from 32m THB Phang Nga Bay Views 51m THB LAYAN : Luxury living in one of Phuket's most beautiful ocean view estates perched high above Layan Beach. A wide selection of 3 and 4 bedroom pool villas from the latest phase of this successful development.

CAPE YAMU : Located on a stunning private peninsula on the serene north east coast of Phuket, these villas are built 50 metres from the sea and sport trendy modern designs.

LAYAN BEACH : Beautifully designed 3 bedroom pool villa set amidst tropical landscaped gardens in a secure and private estate only 5 minutes walk to Layan Beach. The property sits on a 1,600 sqm plot and boasts an 18 metre infi nity pool.

Ocean View Estate 264m THB Ocean View Villa 80m THB Direct Oceanfront 264m 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.

KAMALA : Oceanfront villa situated along a secluded stretch of coastline. On 3,760 sqm of land and 739 sqm of internal space, including 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a minimalist Minotti kitchen and much more.

SURIN BEACH : Fabulous 6 bedroom villa with separate 2 bedroom guesthouse located at the highest point of a luxury private estate above Surin Beach. 22 metre infi nity pool, snooker, media rooms and fi tness.

NAI THON : A large selection of 2 and 3 bedroom condos located a short 50 metre stroll from beautiful unspoilt Nai Thon Beach. Spacious living spaces with a fl exible rental management program for owners.

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.

Beachside Condos from 13.5m THB Walk to the Beach 19.5m THB

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CAPE YAMU : An exclusive high end rental on Phuket's east coast with stunning Phang Nga Bay views. Large 4 bedroom direct oceanfront property with private beach access. Minimum one year rental.

Beachfront 280,000 THB/month

Ocean View Penthouse 15.9m THB New Launch 11.9m THB Sea View Town Home 13.9m THB


The long-haul, low-cost carrier concept is now fi rmly established, and it’s only a matter of time before such an operation sets up shop in Phuket, bringing with it the associated job and tourism benefi ts.

So far, the only long-haul LCC route out of the region is operated by Air Asia, fl ying from Kuala Lumpur to London. However Jetstar, the rapidly growing LCC off shoot of Qantas, announced in May that it will soon start long-haul fl ights out of Singapore to Australian, North Asian and European destinations. They already fl y direct to Phuket from Australia. This all clearly emphasises the increasing regional impact of the business dynamic.

As a premier tourist destination, Phuket will eventually appear on the long-haul LCC radar of in-bound European carriers. Phuket only has to wait for Air Asia to establish its second hub here, before this happens. At present, they haven’t indicated when they’ll start such services, but they’re on the drawing board.

Although Air Asia’s performance to date has been impressive, the history of long-haul LCCs in Asia is not good. Oasis Airlines, operating out of Hong Kong, went into liquidation after only two years; they were partly a victim of high oil prices, but their main mistake was to off er excellent service on full-size intercontinental aircraft, with severely discounted fares. For the long-haul low-cost model to be profi table, operators must cram as many people as possible into small aircraft like the Boeing 737 and the Airbus 320.

However, stretched versions of these planes are now increasingly being used over longer distances. In Europe in 1985, the average fl ight distance for an LCC was around 400 kilometres. By 2007 it was closer to 1000 kilometres. In the U.S. where Southwest Airlines pioneered the low-cost model in the 1970s, the average fl ight distance went from 600 kilometres to around 1200 kilometres, over the same period.

If you opt for a budget fl ight, what are you likely to have to forego? Here’s a selection: hot towel, alcoholic beverages, tea and coff ee, a cooked meal, meal

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Cut The FrillsIn the 1970s, the insatiable U.S. domestic demand for cheap air travel came up against rising costs, and budget airlines were born. Now they’re morphing into long-haul hybrids that are changing the way we all fl y. It’s coming to an airport near you.

trays, cutlery and napkin, free newspaper, generous (a relative term) leg room, pre-fl ight lounge facilities and a frequent fl yer programme.

However, the lines between LCCs and full service models are becoming blurred. For example, some ‘legacy’ (i.e. traditional) carriers are now curtailing in-fl ight services. They’ve reduced their seat pitch (the space between rows of seats), introduced baggage services charges, eliminated free food, and reduced the number of aircraft types in their fl eets to facilitate maintenance. Conversely, some LCCs are off ering frequent fl yer schemes and enhancing their cabin service off erings.

The Malaysian LCC Firefl y and Thai Air Asia, both off er the following services that were not part of the original business model: self check-in, pre-booked meals, supersized luggage, advance seat selection, 20kg checked baggage allowance, complimentary in-fl ight refreshments and light snacks. Most other LCCs, however, still charge for food served on board.

Initially LCCs did not off er in-fl ight entertainment (IFE), because of the cost (and weight of the equipment) and because it was not deemed necessary for short-haul fl ights, but as the sector lengths fl own increased, this is changing.

The longer-haul routes have also forced carriers to introduce other services and facilities not previously planned for LCCs, such as ovens to heat food; a seat pitch which is bigger than the standard 29-31 inches and on-board GSM and internet connectivity services. The last-named are normally obtainable on a chargeable basis. OnAir was a pioneer in off ering such services, but they’re becoming increasingly common as instant connectability seems to be an indispensible part of our lives.

So it seems that the LCC concept is set to become a standard business format for aviation services; particularly those targetting the tourist market. Let’s look at the numbers. In 2006, in Europe and the United States combined, there were around 7000 fl ights a week. Today this statistic has risen to 58,000 per week.

The inexorable growth of the LCC and its increasing impact on long-haul routes will inevitably become a part of Phuket Airport’s future operations. It’s just a matter of waiting for the economics to become optimal. LCCs fi rst really took off (do pardon the pun) as a business model in Europe, with Ireland’s Ryanair and UK’s EasyJet. The doomsayers predicted it would never work in Asia because of the distances involved, the lack of secondary airports and the limited profi tability of the regional fare structure. They were wrong.

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PATONG : Across from Tri Trang Beach and 5 min from Patong. All units have FULL sea views. European developer, 45 units, studio to 2 bedroom, infi nity pool, restaurant, full resort services. Great investment!

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.

CHALONG : Well located within a nice and quiet residential area, this beautiful property is set on a large landscaped garden. The built quality is above standard and the builder is ever so happy to render assistance if need be.

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...

SURIN : Providing stunning sea view apartments in Phuket's exclusive area, this 32 high-spec unit development inspires a relaxing & soulful ambiance through its open plan design and forward thinking architecture. One of a kind!

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!

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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.

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KATHU : Charming 2 storey villa with 3 bed/3 bath. Open plan living and fully fi tted Western kitchen. Large balconies, outside terrace & private swimming pool. Excellent maintained & tasteful fi nishing! Fully furnished and ready to move in!

PATONG : Charming 2 storey semi-detached home with 2 bed/3 bath. Chinese-Balinese style. Open plan living and fully fi tted Western kitchen. Excellent maintained & tasteful fi nishing! Fully furnished and ready to move in! In Patong centre!

CHALONG : Nice 2 storey house with 5 bed/4 bath, including 1 separate guest pavilion. Open plan living, fully fi tted Western kitchen, storage, laundry & maids quarter. Large outside terrace, private swimming pool, bbq house & sala. Fully furnished and ready to move in!

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PATONG : Modern & stylish four-level villa situated in development. 3 bed/3bath, state of the art kitchen, maids quarter, wide balconies & rooftop terrace. “All white/all glass”. Fully furnished!

PATONG : Spacious 1 bed/1 bath beach front unit of 64 sqm. Open plan living, fully fi tted kitchen & private balcony. Elevator & common swimming pool available. Fully furnished!

NAI HARN : Spacious, Thai-Bali villa with 3 bed/3 bath on 1,215 sqm plot in development. Open plan living and fully fi tted Western kitchen. Private swimming pool with Jacuzzi, pool bar & sala. Separate maids quarter & double carport. Tropical landscaping.

Private Pool Villa 12m THBNAI HARN : Spacious, L-shape villa on 747 sqm land plot with 3 bed/4 bath. Open plan living and fully fi tted Western kitchen. Large outside pool terrace, sala & private swimming pool. Tastefully furnished and ready to move in! Only 2 km from the beach.

KATA : 3 storey + rooftop with 420 sqm build up area & 4 bed/5 bath, including self contained apartment on ground fl oor. Open plan living and fully fi tted Western kitchen. Double car park. Common swimming pool, Jacuzzi & sala. Great value for money!

Family House 12m THB Family House 18m THBLuxury Pool Villa 24m THB

Sea View Villa 35m THBPrivate Pool Villa 8.9m THB

Ocean View Apartment 8.5m THB

Ocean View Townhome 13.9m THB

Pool Villa 13m THBCHALONG : Beautiful Thai-Balinese villa on 480 sqm plot with 3 bed/3 bath; modern kitchen, maid quarter, laundry & storage. Private swimming pool, terrace, garden, sala & covered parking. Only 600 m from the beach!

PATONG : Private villa on 800 sqm land. 4 spacious bedrooms, open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, maid's quarters, private pool! Beautiful garden with sala and waterfall. Fully furnished! Close to centre.

Exclusive Sea View Villa 50m THBPATONG : 85 sqm with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + toilet. Open plan living, fully equipped Western kitchen, laundry area, aircons and balcony, fully furnished. Common pool on rooftop. 10 min to Patong Beach. Foreign freehold!

Condominium 4.5m THB


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Phuket Thai Hua Museum The oldest Chinese school in Phuket, Thai Hua School was built in 1911, and has now become the Thai Hua Museum serving as a community and exhibition centre for baba arts and culture.

The museum is a two-storey building with the upper level balconied internally to look down on the ground fl oor. Many of the exhibits and artifacts relate to the art and culture of China. Some of the old schoolrooms still remain as they were in the past, with old school desks and photographs of former students.

The Phuket Thai Hua Museum is on Krabi Road. It’s open on Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 8pm. Entrance is free. It's certainly worth a visit.

Phuket Butterfl y Garden and Insect WorldA captivating place. Apart from being a serene natural paradise just to enjoy, the facility has an educational section which is fascinating. There’s a lot to learn about these beautiful and complex insects.

A butterfl y garden is very much an observatory, where you’re free to wander in their natural habitat. Here you can learn more about the miraculous miniature world of insects and butterfl ies. Relax in the garden where there are literally thousands of butterfl ies fi lling the air.

Explore the wonderful lives of these small creatures. See collections of beetles, bees, wasps, grasshoppers, termites and ants. Listen to the musical crickets and cicadas, and view insects such as arachnids, scorpions, and giant millipedes, from a safe distance.

Wings, Water and History. Phuket is a world-famous destination where every year thousands of visitors come to revel in the beach scene, and the unique, casual, free-wheeling social lifestyle. These days ’though, many people are demanding a more varied menu to choose from, and in this respect the island doesn’t disappoint. Here are a few ideas. Enjoy yourselves.

Things to do in Phuket

Splash Jungle Water ParkThe latest attraction to open is the new Splash Jungle Water Park at West Sands, on Mai Khao Beach near the airport. Set on 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres) within the partially completed West Sand Resort, the maze of adventure begins with the 335 metre Lazy River which surrounds the Wave Pool, Aqua Play Pool and the two premium rides – the Boomerango and the Super Bowl. Alternatively, you can relax in the lgloo Sauna or the Hot Spring Pool. The little ones can explore the Kids’ Aquarium, the Kids’ Slide Pool or multiple water slides of varying heights and speeds.

There are plans to add a Splash bar, Coconut Café, Jungle Deli and retail shops. There’s something for everyone at Splash Jungle making it a great day out, and an unforgettable experience for the whole family. If you want adventure and have a love of tropical Islands, then Splash Jungle is the place to be. So enjoy, get wet and stay cool!

Splash Jungle is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Entry fees are 1,495 baht for adults and 750 baht for children (age 3-12 years old). For more information or reservations, call +66 (0)76 372111.

The garden covers an area of 1,350 square metres and holds more than 40 species. Walk in among the beautiful fl owers and marvel at the thousands of butterfl ies fi lling the air, busy seeking pollen or nectar among the tropical blooms. Some may be courting! Did you know that female butterfl ies secrete hormonal perfumes called pheromones which drive the males mad with desire?

There’s also a small silk museum displaying silk cocoons, traditional weaving equipment and some lovely examples of silk cloth.

Phuket Butterfl y Garden and Insect World is located in Soi Paneung in the Sam Kong area. The garden is a fi ve-minute drive from Tesco Lotus. Take the road towards Phuket City and it’s on the left hand side. There’s a large sign indicating the turning. Entrance for children under 10 years is 150 baht; adults and kids over 10 years pay 300 baht. Open daily from 09:00am until 5pm (last admission). For more information ring +66 (0)76 210861 or visit www.phuketbutterfl y.com.

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Health matters

anyone who has had a heart attack or stroke, or who suff ers from unstable angina or transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes).

If you’re going on a long fl ight in economy class and you believe that you may be immobile for most of the trip, some experts recommend taking a low dose of aspirin (approximately 100 milligrams) for two or three days before fl ying. This is provided that you don’t have any stomach problems or other conditions that

They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, it now seems that the humble aspirin may be just as benefi cial as the proverbial apple.

Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid to give it its scientifi c name, has been available for over 100 years, and is widely used to treat pain, infl ammation and fever. However, new research indicates that this drug may have many other valuable properties.

It’s believed that aspirin reduces the body’s production of prostaglandins. Too many prostaglandins can cause platelets in the blood to stick together. This can result in the formation of blood clots that block blood vessels, which may then trigger heart attacks or strokes. Blood clots can also cause Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), commonly known as Economy-class Syndrome.

However, aspirin is not for everyone, and you should always consult your doctor before taking it as a prophylactic. If you are using the medication regularly, remember to advise your dentist or doctor of this, before surgery or a dental procedure. They can then be prepared for any potential complications.

Taking a daily dose of aspirin is highly recommended by the American Heart Association and other leading authorities, for

Aspirin


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

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would contra-indicate its use. Researchers claim that that this can reduce your chance of developing DVT, by one third.

The research also supports taking an aspirin as soon as possible after experiencing chest pain, which may be an indication of an acute heart attack. Of course, this shouldn’t be a reason to delay calling an ambulance, or otherwise getting to hospital as soon as possible. Paramedics and ambulance staff will now routinely give patients an aspirin if they believe a heart attack has occurred. Many attacks are caused by a blood clot in the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscle, so taking an aspirin can thin the blood and assist in dissolving the clot thereby reducing the damage that would otherwise result. The earlier this is done the better, and indeed it may mean the diff erence between life and death.

Taking aspirin isn't advised during or after an acute or sudden stroke prior to diagnosis, because not all strokes are caused by blood clots. Whilst this is generally the case, some attacks may result from ruptured blood vessels. Taking aspirin could potentially make this type of stroke more severe. If you have had a stroke which your doctor confi rms was caused by a blood clot, he will almost certainly recommend that you take a daily dose of aspirin to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence.

For some people, the medication may have unwanted side-aff ects. The potential benefi cial eff ects of reducing clots by thinning the blood may cause excessive bleeding, as it reduces the blood’s natural ability to coagulate. Aspirin may also irritate the stomach and cause stomach bleeding. Some may suff er from heartburn, nausea and vomiting, and even stomach and intestinal ulcers. Chronic alcohol abusers who take the drug may be at increased risk

of developing stomach bleeding, and suff ering liver damage. Some complain that aspirin causes a ringing in the ears, whilst others have experienced allergic reactions or developed asthma.

To reduce the likelihood of stomach complaints and bleeding, a special enteric-coated aspirin is available which reduces stomach infl ammation. If you’re taking an aspirin regularly, then you should use this type.

In summary, aspirin can be a lifesaver. If you’re in a risk group, or you’ve already had a heart attack or stroke, I’d recommend consulting with your doctor about taking one enteric-coated aspirin a day.


H3 Digital was founded in 2004 by a family team with a passionate interest in the application of technology in the home. Their Smart Home solutions guarantee the very highest levels of quality in elegant, easy-to-use systems, making it simple for people to enjoy and control their homes.

An enviable reputation built on hundreds of successful H3 Digital Smart Home installations throughout Thailand, allows them to exclusively represent the fi nest home technology available;

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SonosThe Sonos Digital Music System is the fi rst and only multi room digital music system with a wireless, full-color LCD screen controller that lets you play all your digital music, all over your home, and control it all from the palm of your hand.

NuvoMulti room audio featuring stylish Organic LED keypads and available with special iPod Docks that allow the iPod menu to be seen and used in any room. Nuvo recently introduced the world’s fi rst Energy Star multi room audio system.

Going forward, H3 Digital are increasingly involved in promoting energy saving and eco friendly technology. In conjunction with a prominent UK energy effi ciency expert, they are designing and installing Smart Home systems to realize up to 60% savings from homeowners' monthly electricity bills.

Elegant technology to entertain, simplify and enhance your lifestyle.

Managing Director, Ben Hobbs says “it’s a win-win situation for all those involved, energy effi cient technology costs no more than its unfriendly counterpart, saves our clients substantial money and helps preserve the Earth's precious resources”.

To ensure that your home is future proof, features only the very best technology and doesn’t waste energy, contact H3 Digital for a consultation.

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