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RegularsPhuket Island map 8What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) 12-15Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town 16Social Phuket 28-29People profi le : Esa Huovila 59Things to do in Phuket 78Health matters : Keeping Fit 80-81Useful telephone numbers 80

Yachts & YachtingSoutheast Asia Pilot : Nai Harn to Freedom Bay 20-21Yacht charters : Sunsail 22ACYC to organise (Phang Nga) Bay Regatta 23Andaman Cabriolet : style & speed 24-25Winning smile, Winning chef 26-27

CarsCar sales : Sure Motors 930Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 931

Shopping, Dining & LeisureHelicam capture images for Awesome Villas 17Helithai & Associates 19Palazzo Theatre & Restaurant 32-33Dining around Phuket 35-46Recipe : Homemade Walnut Cheese ki Sheekh with mint sauce 47Money Never Sleeps 55Science or Science fi ction? 57Phuket Cable Ski 79

Spas & HealthLemongrass House 950Six Senses Spa 951The Royal Spa 952Swasana Spa 953

Land & PropertyMalaiwana 61Villa ONYX II 62Le'Kiri 63Banyan Tree Residences 64Lofts at Laguna Village 65Kata Rocks 66Krabi Sunset 67Nai Harn Baan-Bua 68Foreigners investing in real estate in Thailand – an introduction 69Lynx Management Group 70-71Tropical Homes Real Estate 73Oxygen Condominium 74St. James Properties 75Royal Phuket Marina 77H3 Digital Smart Home 82

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Thailand Beach Clean Up by Art1 - 31 December @ Nakhonnai Museum, RawaiArt exhibition by 25 artists of items made from refuse found on the beach. Tel: +66 (0) 81 719 2944. Email: [email protected].

North Phuket Culinary Arts Festival 20103 - 5 December @ Mai Khao BeachThree days of fi ne dining, wine, and world-class entertainment. 3rd: Sala and Renaissance Phuket Resorts and Spas; 4th: Anantara Phuket Villas; 5th: JW Marriott, Phuket. Contact: Jorge De la Torre, Tel: +66 (0)89 725 6994. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.eventsthailand.net.

Christmas Fair4 December @ Watermark Restaurant, The Boat LagoonXmas cards, tree decorations, gifts, cakes, etc from 3 to 7pm. Contact: Chantal, Tel: +66 (0) 89 874 2942. Email: [email protected].

RPM Dog Charity Fancy Contest4 December @ Royal Phuket Marina BoardwalkPhuket Dog Park Dog Portrait Printing presents a dress contest and agility show plus goods for sale. Tickets are 150 baht and include portrait printing. Contact: Peter, Tel: +66 (0) 89 474 5253. Email: [email protected].

Phuket King's Cup Regatta4 - 11 December @ Kata Beach Resort & Spa, Kata BeachThe Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta and celebrates the birthday of His Majesty the King. Contact: Kae Wattana, Tel: +66 (0)76 273380. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.kingscup.com.

Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pac Championship Laguna Phuket5 December @ Laguna Phuket.There's a 1.9km swim, 90.1km cycle and 21.1km run. Tel: +66 (0) 76 362300. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.ironmanphuket.com.

Phuket International Women's Club Christmas Lunch8 December @ The Oriental Spoon, Twin PalmsTickets for PIWC's lunch (11:30 to 2pm) are 600 baht. Contact: Carole Dux, Tel: +66 (0)76 316711. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.

Tatonka / Soi Dog's Gourmet Christmas Dinner14 December @ Tatonka, CherngtalayTatonka's dinner for the Soi Dog Foundation is 1,400 baht. Contact: John, Tel: +66 (0) 87 050 8688. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.soidog.org.

The Biggest Open-Air Party in Phuket15 - 20 December @ Patong24 Phuket presents top international DJs for the fi rst ever fi ve-day 'Festival on the Sand'. Tel: +66 (0) 8 5783 0303. Web: www.24phuket.com.

Acrylic Painting Workshop & Children’s Art Exhibit17 December @ Royal Phuket Marina BoardwalkProceeds go to World Vision Foundation of Thailand. Contact: Boonchai, Tel: +66 (0) 89 668 7620. Email: [email protected].

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous16 - 18 December @ The Chedi Phuket, Pansea BeachThe event is a 5-star meet for yachts over 100 feet. Sponsors include FEADSHIP, The Surin hotel and Asia Pacifi c Superyachts. Contact: charlie@asia-pacifi c-superyachts.com. Web: www.asia-superyacht-rendezvous.com.

Pirates of Phuket17 - 26 December @ The Green Man Theatre, ChalongThe Andaman Players take to the stage in the musical comedy 'The Pirates of Phuket'. Follow the misadventures of three villains and some cut-throat pirates. There will be several performances around the island culminating in the gala at The Green Man Theatre. Contact: Michael Flynn, Tel: +66 (0) 81 970 1963. Email: malfl [email protected]. Website: www.andamanplayers.com.


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

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

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

Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)In December we’ll be holding the Phuket International Women's Club Christmas lunch on the 8th at Twin Palms. All are welcome but prior registration is essential. Contact [email protected] Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.

Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)The fi nal prize giving and party night for the two series will take place on Friday the 3rd. Contact: Scott, Tel: +66 (0)81 892 4491. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.

Rotary Club of Patong Beach ‘Monthly dinner out and family day’ is on Tuesday the 7th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong. The weekly meetings are on Tuesday the 14th, 21th and 28th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong at 7pm. Special Dinner: Christmas Party on Friday, 17th December at 7pm at Holiday Inn Resort, Patong, Taksina ballroom. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.

Free Computer Clinic Join ‘For Dummies’ author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic, Sundays from 10am to noon at the Sandwich Shoppes. The 5th in Patong; the 12th in Laguna; 19th and 26th in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.

The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) On December 10th there will be a Christmas/New Year Party with something for everyone. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.

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

White Bar @ White BoxThe top of White Box is an ideal place for relaxation off ering an exciting range of cocktails, fantastic views of the Andaman Sea while music is well-selected to enhance the experience. There's an in-house Jazz Band daily and specially invited DJs are occasionally available. Tel: +66 (0)76 346271. Web: whiteboxphuket.com.

Ka Jok SeeLocated on Takua Pa Road, the building is an 18th-century Sino-Portuguese treasure with simple decor. It's a great place for a candlelit romantic dinner or a special night out with friends as later on, the night turns Ka Jok See into a dance joint. Jazz music also played. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm to midnight. Tel: +66 (0)76 217903.

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 –December Choices


Upcoming MoviesUpcoming Movies

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader(Action, Family, Fantasy)Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes

Upon returning to Narnia to join Prince Caspian for a voyage on the majestic royal vessel known as The Dawn Treader, Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace encounter merfolk, dragons, dwarves and a wandering band of lost warriors.

TRON: LEGACY

(Science Fiction, Action)Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Beau Garrett, Bruce Boxleitner, Olivia Wilde

Sam Flynn , the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his father's disappearance and fi nds himself pulled into the digital world of Tron where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confi dant Quorra, father and son embark on a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually stunning cyber universe.

MONSTERS

(Science Fiction)Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able

Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and grow. In an eff ort to stem the destruction that resulted, half of Mexico was quarantined as an infected zone.

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

EASY A(Comedy)Emma Stone; Penn Badgley; Amanda Bynes; Dan Byrd; Thomas Haden Church

Olive tells a little lie to her best friend about going out with a guy, to avoid a camping trip. The lie gets overheard by a Christian nut, and soon virginal Olive is the school slut. This gets worse when a gay friend asks her to pretend to have sex with him, so that people will think he’s straight.


Off Phuket Events Upcoming Events

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

JANUARY 20116 – 9 PIMEX-Phuket International Boatshow @ Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket

15 – 16 Phuket Airpark Fly-in @ Phuket Airpark, Pak Klok, Phuket

23 PCF Charity Race Day and Great Phuket Rubber Duck @ Latitude, Laguna Phuket, Phuket

23 – 29 Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week @ Chiang Mai

FEBRUARY 20119 – 13 The Bay Regatta - Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Phang Nga

23 – 26 Phuket Gay Pride Festival @ Patong Beach, Phuket

25 – 26 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival @ Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

February Wat Chalong Fair @ Chalong Temple, Phuket

March Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival @ Heroine’s Monument, Phuket

Chiang Rai Music Festival3 - 4 December @ Kok River, Chiang RaiLive bands, international DJs and VJs, camping, market, art exhibitions, off -road show, water games, funfair, health village, grill pub and restaurant. Tel: +66 (0)22 623456. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com.

Isan Grand Kite Tradition4 - 5 December @ BuriramSee kite competitions in various selected categories, Isan grand kite procession and sales of local products. Tel: +66 (0)44 514447-8. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.

Ban Phe Beach and Ko Samet Festival6 - 12 December @ Ko Samet, RayongThis event features the night colours of Rayong, as well as various entertainment events and special tasty food. Tel: +66 (0)38 655420-1, +66 (0)38 664585. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.

Big Mountain Music Festival 10 - 11 December @ Bonanza, Khao Yai, This huge event has some of the top names in the Thai music industry. Tickets: 1,800 Baht. Tel: +66 (0)2 262 3456. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com, www.bigmountainmusicfestival.com.

Vintage Vehicles Procession to Hua Hin 14 - 16 December @ Hua HinThe procession of vintage cars starts from Bangkok and drives to the Hua Hin Railway Station and then to the Klai Kangwon royal palace and clock tower. Tel: +66 (0)32 513885. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.

Sing Buri Fish Festival25 - 31 December @ Sing BuriFish sculpture contest, fresh fi sh exhibition, food from fi sh contest and special dishes from great chefs. OTOP products are also available. Tel: +66 (0)36 422768-9. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAI HARN to Freedom Bay

NAI HARN8 miles from Ao Chalong

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The most favoured anchorage on the west coast in the high season, holding can be found in 8-10 metres virtually anywhere in the bay. The surf can make dinghy landings exciting early and late in the season. This southwest facing beach is particularly attractive, with Puravana Phuket Yacht Club, a 5-star resort of considerable fame, perched on the north side of the bay. The evening view from the hotel’s deck is unbeatable.

Naiharn is one of the favourite gathering points for cruising yachts over Christmas and there are a few local style beach restaurants. Phuket Town is 45 minutes away by taxi or bus.

JUNGLE BEACH8 miles from Ao Chalong

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There is secure anchorage in 10 metres either in front of a boutique resort or just to the east in front of a smaller bungalow resort. The access road passes underneath the Phuket Yacht Club.

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NUI BAY9 miles from Ao Chalong

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This deep, rocky bay nestles in a deep cleft in the mountainous north headland of Nai Harn, where anchorage is in about 12 metres. There is a small beach onshore with a restaurant, and only enough swinging room for two or three boats.

KATA NOI10 miles from Ao Chalong

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home to Kata Thani Hotel, which occupies most of the beach, and to other smaller bungalows on the southern hillside. Behind the hotel is a road leading to Kata and Karon Beaches, with a branch south to Nai Harn. Phuket Town is 45 minutes by road.

KATA BEACH12 miles from Ao Chalong

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The Club Med covers about 60 percent of the beach, from the northern headland. Outside guests are not catered for.

On the south side is Kata Beach Resort, a 400-plus room hotel, host to the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta since 1998. This 4-star resort is the largest of many reasonably priced resorts here. On the road behind the hotel frontage are numerous restaurants, bars and shops within easy walking distance.

Beside it is The Boathouse, a long-time favourite of the yachting community. Its owner and designer, ML Tri Devakul, was one of the King’s Cup Regatta founders. The Boathouse calls itself ‘a restaurant with a few rooms attached’. Reservations are a ‘must’ in high season. The wine cellar is excellent, with upwards of 250 labels. Passing yachts may replenish wine supplies at retail, not restaurant prices.

Diving and snorkelling around Koh Pu (Crab Island) is good. A note of caution, however: the passage between Koh Pu and the headland is not recommended without local knowledge; there is a rock awash in the channel.


Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : Nai Harn to Freedom Bay

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KARON TO FREEDOM BAY

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KARON BEACH13 miles from Ao Chalong

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This lovely 2-mile sand beach, backed by salt ponds and dunes, provides protected anchorage in 6-10 metres on a sandy bottom along its entire length. For easy access to

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several major high rise hotels easily recognised from far

In the northern corner of Karon the new Centara Resort is close to completion at the time of writing.

The newly completed 45 metre Big Buddha on top of the southern peak overlooks all of south Phuket.

MERIDIEN BAY14 miles from Ao Chalong

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Anchorage is in 10 metres on a sandy bottom.

This picturesque beach, formerly known as ‘Relax Bay’, is now dominated by the Meridien Hotel, one of the island’s largest resorts with over 400 rooms and a huge pool.

FREEDOM BAY15 miles from Ao Chalong

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This is a favourite day excursion from Patong and Karon, since

at the south of the bay, there is good snorkelling and diving.

excellent.

To the north of this anchorage on the other sandy beach is the Patong Merlin Resort which is accessible at high tide. From this beach it is a 10-minute walk over the headland to the beaches on the southern end of Patong Bay.

Meridien Bay BILL O’LEARY


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ACYC to ORGANISEBAY REGATTA(PHANG NGA)

Uncertainties over the future of the 2011 Bay Regatta (formerly Phang Nga Bay Regatta) were resolved recently when the Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) stepped in, albeit late in the day, to organise this massively popular ‘roving’ regatta. The Bay Regatta regularly attracts 40-50 entries and is scheduled for Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th February 2011.

When it became clear that the 2011 regatta, the 14th event, looked like it was going to be cancelled, ACYC’s Commodore, Mick Kealy, called an emergency meeting to rally the troops; the decision was made to move forward.

“There is a lot of work to be done quickly,” said Kealy, noting that it is now late in the day to attract the sponsors needed to make the event work. “Events like this, and the images they project of Phuket and the surrounding areas, are of tremendous value in boosting the region’s image, not just as one of the best yachting destinations in the world, but also as a high value tourism destination across the spectrum,” said Kealy.

The Bay Regatta is unique amongst Thailand’s regattas in that it races through three provinces (Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi), capturing some of the most alluring images of the scenic wonderland that every visitor to Phuket makes a beeline for – the beaches, islands and limestone mountains of Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and Phuket.

Having only recently completed the 3m baht relocation to its magnifi cent new waterside premises in Ao Chalong, the yacht club is not exactly awash with surplus funds to back the regatta. “Sponsorship is essential to keeping this terrifi c event alive,” noted Kealy, adding, “We’re hoping that marine leisure businesses – as well as other business in the three provinces targeting high-end clientele whose buying decisions are infl uenced by the lifestyle dream – will come forward and back the 2011 Bay Regatta. It would be great, too, if some ‘interested’ parties for whom the Andaman Sea is something of a ‘second sailing home’, could dip into their pockets for this critical year.”

To reassure participants, the organising group within ACYC has confi rmed that the basic format will remain unchanged; the racing will be planned and managed by the same team as in previous years; the regatta will move to a diff erent location each evening. According to a spokesman for the group, however, there may be a couple of small changes for the better – such as not going quite as far north in the bay where the wind tends to die out and, perhaps, having one evening free to explore what that day’s anchorage has to off er onshore.

Back to the sponsorship… the ACYC has three main target levels: (1) Two or three moderate-sized cash sponsors, (2) Product/services suppliers who can help take the heat off the expenditure side of the budget and (3) A whole host of local supporters at just 15,000 baht each. The fi nal party and prizegiving, to be held at the Ao Chalong Yacht Club, will be dedicated to these local business supporters.

Photo by Supaporn Banjongpas

Photo by Leslie Hand

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Da Vinci, Andaman Cabriolet No.2, took second place in the Phuket Multihull Championship 2010, second in Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2010 and – in her first ACYC race, she beat a sleek F28 across the line by 16 minutes to take both line honours and a handicap win – despite giving time to all.

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inning smile,

“I’m happy when I see people eat my food and smile,” said Wandee Khaowreung, the only female out of fi ve winners in a ‘Thai Chefs to the World’ cooking competition that attracted 800 entrants. Wandee was talking about her work as cook on board charter yachts.

Phuket-based Wandee, the youngest of seven sisters from Thailand’s Songhkla province, heard about the ‘Thai Chefs’ competition on television and immediately

put in her entry. Sure of getting onto the shortlist of 200, she demonstrated a quiet confi dence – not only in her ability to prepare mouth-watering dishes, but also in knowing what the judges would be looking for.

To enter, she had to submit a menu together with reasons for her choices – and explain why she should make it to the shortlist. Reading behind the enigmatic smile, you can tell Wandee’s confi dence comes, at least in part, from knowing how to push all the right buttons…

Whisked off to Bangkok for the next phase, she romped through a series of training courses conducted by top internationally-renowned chefs from diff erent 5-star hotels. Training completed, the entrants (now down to 30) had, again, to make a submission in writing, detailing a dish of their choice, where and how they would buy the ingredients, how to prepare and why they selected their particular dish. At this stage, they had to opt for one of fi ve categories.

By Grenville Fordham

Winning chef

Wandee Khaowreung

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Again, Wandee demonstrated a combination of culinary skill and strategic resourcefulness. Having stayed quietly in the background during training, soaking up the knowledge on off er and observing her ‘classmates’ – most of whom had vastly more traditional culinary training and experience, she decided to avoid over-subscribed categories and opted to submit an appetizer, ‘Deep Fried Spring Roll with Prawn Massaman Curry’, for her fi nal entry. Explaining how she settled on this dish, her own creation, she said, “Massaman curry is a classic southern Thai taste that many people don’t get the chance to experience because, as a main course, it can be very heavy”.

The judges were obviously convinced, as Wandee won her category and was whisked off by Thailand’s Department of Export Promotion, along with the other four winners, for 10 days in Los Angeles as part of a culinary roadshow. Taking part in cooking demonstrations and classes, as well as cooking her speciality for guests at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel’s Boulevard Restaurant, left little time for soaking up the sights and sounds of LA; a day at Disneyland and one at Universal Studios – both part of the offi cial programme – were all she managed. “I’d have loved to spend more time there and I have friends who invited me to stay with them. But the programme was very rigid and I couldn’t even change my return ticket to stay on longer,” said Wandee wistfully.

Back to reality, Phuket and work. Asked if winning the competition had helped her career at all, she said, “Yes. As a result of winning the competition, I got a job for this high season on the charter catamaran Chameleon, with a guaranteed minimum salary. Usually cooks on charter yachts are employed on a casual basis only for individual charters, but I guess I’m good for the owner’s marketing because I won.”

But it’s not only the judges who appreciated the passion and attention to detail that Wandee brings to her job. A couple of comments from recent charter guests add practical acclaim to her offi cial achievement:

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“Wandee’s cooking is superb. No wonder she was selected to represent Thailand in Los Angeles for promoting Thailand and Thai food. We would be hard-pressed to fi nd a restaurant that can cook with such passion and quality. And, on top of that, Wandee's a real pleasure to have on the yacht.”

“Wandee is a marvellous Thai chef whose professionalism and love for food had us always looking forward to the next meal.”

All heady stuff for someone who only recently entered the world of cooking at sea. Wandee recalled her fi rst job on board, as cook on the catamaran Ruby: “We went to Burma, to the Mergui Archipelago. The waves were so big and I was really scared. I got seasick too, but I had a job to do – cooking for 14 people – so I just had to get on with it.”

And, as a fi nal note: “I love this work; I have a career but, at the same time, I feel free,” she said, adding, “I’m really proud of my achievement. I proved what a Thai lady can do in an environment dominated by men. I know my Dad was proud of me too, although he never really expresses his feelings much.”

Deep Fried Spring Roll with Prawn Massaman Curry

Feature : Winning smile, Winning chef


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Soft Opening Party of the Galley Restaurant and Boat Lagoon Cruises

Dr. Orawan's Orawana Clinic Soft Opening at Royal Phuket MarinaThe grand opening ceremony was presided over by Guru Lalvani, Chairman, RPM (right) and Dr. Orawan Kitchawengkul, Owner Orawana clinic (left).

1 Year Anniversary Party at Chalong Pier Beer Garden(From left) Brad Kenny, Environmental Solutions & Protection (ESP) Corporation; Alan Collinge, Owner Chalong Pier Beer Garden and Warren Crowe, Chairman GOMS.

Phuket-based Asia Pacifi c Superyachts Management at the Recent Asia Superyacht Conference Held in Singapore: (From left) Gordon Fernandes; Captain Nick Coombes; Shirley Lye; Alvin Teh Wei Loong and Scott Walker.

2010 Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am InvitationalThe inaugural Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational teed-off at the Blue Canyon Country Club. The event saw 30 professionals and 90 amateurs raising money for Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.

Launch of 'Gourmet Sunday + more' at Pacifi ca restaurant, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket

Pornthip Roksapiksu, Managing Director of D Gallery.

'Team Loudmouth', led by Khun Lucky (from right), Managing Director Thailand and sole importer of Loudmouth golf clothing.

Bangornrat Shinaprayoon, Director Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Offi ce (second left) with Hansreudi Frutiger, General Manager Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket at the fi rst 'Gourmet Sunday + more'.

'Gourmet Sunday + more' Executive Chef, Ameer Ibrahim (right) with imported meat and seafood display at Pacifi ca restaurant, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket.

Thai golf professional Udorn Duangdecha (2nd left) and Singapore number one Lam Chih Bing (2nd right) with Jerry J. John, Hotel Manager of Banyan Tree Phuket (from left), and Fraser Ross, Director, Sales and

Marketing Banyan Tree Phuket (from right) at the Banyan Tree Phuket resort where they stayed in Phuket.

(From right) Vrit Yongsakul Managing Director, Boat Lagoon Yachting and Katarina Boner, Narumon Monphichit Owner, the Gallery Restaurant (Second from right)

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Chanintat Pachantabutr from Patak Villa Development and Kan Eang@pier Restaurant (right) with his friend.


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Launch Presentation of PCF Race Day 2011On November 4, The Phuket Community Foundation (PCF) presented their upcoming event – PCF Race Day 2011 – at the Blue Elephant Restaurant on Satun Road, Phuket Town.

Esmeralda PaYa, General Manager China/Thailand Asia Sourcing Gallery.

Asst. Prof. Pranee Sakulpipatana, President Phuket Community Foundation.

(From left) 'Duck Catchers' Pathamaphan 'Poy' Ratanaphan; Tasha Purdom of the Blueacare Development and Niracha 'Nina' Clark from Twin Villas.

Grand Opening Party Palazzo Theatre & RestaurantOn October 30, Palazzo Theatre & Restaurant held their grand opening party, which was presided over by V.I.P guests and media.

(From left)1. Vladislav Bond, Director,Palazzo Theatre & Restaurant and Sasha Bond, Producer, Palazzo Theatre & Restaurant.

(From left)2. Anchayaporn Thongsom, Assistant Director of Sales; Chantra Julkiyanont, Personal Assistant to the GM, The Royal Phuket Yacht Club and Vladlen, Palazzo Magician.

V.I.P. guests from Russia.3.

(From left)4. Maria Batura, GM RusHome and Igor Zenin, PR Palazzo.

(Second from left)5. Olesya Dulskaya, Exotic Voyage and Ludmila Borisova, Latex 333 with friend.

Preuksa 'Fon' Executive Editor, Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle.6.

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Open daily 18:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333538

Spectacular views of Kata and the Andaman Sea that off er glorious sunsets, a majestic terrace and elegant open-aired dining areas and lounges provide a classy setting for a meal or a get together over drinks. Spice up the recipe with traditional Thai food and a menu of jazz music and there is a memorable occasion to savour the sights, sounds and tastes of Ratri Jazztaurant.

A medley of dishes served together and shared by all diners present is a well appreciated Thai custom. The Pla Kra Pong Nung Ma Now, steamed sea bass with spicy lemon sauce, Tom Kar Kai, hot and spicy chicken in coconut milk soup, and Yum Woon Sen Seafood, spicy glass noodle and seafood salad are Thai favourites, well-liked for their sometimes hot and spicy and sweet and sour spicing. Ratri also serves a superb Ped Krob Prik Tai Dum, or crispy duck fried in black pepper sauce, that complements the other dishes with a new fl avour and texture combination along with the Tod Mun Khao Pod or deep fried corn cake served with sweet chilli and plum sauce.

Relax to extraordinary sunsets and superb food in an outstanding setting. and the sweet sounds of spicy jazz.

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

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

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

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

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

Sala Bua International 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


'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it.

Baan Rim Pa has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with a reputation stretching much further. It is perched on a cliff , with teak fl oors and the constant swish of the surf ‘downstairs’. There are some restaurants that just encapsulate the word ‘romantic’ and here, with Tommy Doyle playing classics on his grand piano, the sea breeze and the delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House by the Sea is one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket.

Situated on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an ambience second to none and the most spectacular views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is the winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence nine years in succession.

Baan Rim Pa Thai

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

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

White Box Modern Mediterranean/Asian

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

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

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

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

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

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


Around PhuketThe Royal Kitchen Chinese (Cantonese)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salvatore’s Italian

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


Nikita’s International

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

Time means nothing at Nikita's. Located on peaceful Rawai Beach, Nikita's well-trained team off ers real Thai hospitality to guests – who sit happily, daydreaming for hours, observing life on the water and chatting with friends. The extensive menu of authentic Thai food, fresh seafood dishes and the now famous wood-fi red pizzas, along with a selection of over 50 quality wines, cool cocktails, icy cold beers, English draught Cider, delicious fruit shakes, an excellent coff ee menu and service with a smile – seems to be a winner with visitors as well as the many regular locals who make Nikita's a second home.

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

Located on the water's edge on Rawai Beach Rdwww.nikitabarphuket.com

Wine Connection International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar Thai

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

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

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

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

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

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 Bar


Around PhuketBaluchi 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

La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills

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

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

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

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

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


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

Coconut CaTube Slide

Wave Pool

Kid Slide

Aquarium

Boomerango

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

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“Phuket’s wettest wildest waterpark”providing gallons of excitement andgreatest fun!

“Phuket’s wettest wildest waterpark”providing gallons of excitement andgreatest fun!

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Around PhuketThe Siam Supper Club International

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

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

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

Big wines. Fabulous food. Great music.

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

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

ItalianDa Vinci

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

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

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

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

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

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


Kantok Restaurant Thai

Burasari Patong Beachwww.burasari.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai

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

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

Patong Seafood International

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

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

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

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


Climax Restaurant International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VSET Modern Western Cuisine

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

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

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

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

Around PhuketInto the Sea Modern Logical Cuisine

Into the Sea, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Bon Island, established its reputation by off ering modern Mediterranean cuisine coupled with excellent wines and a stunning panoramic view over the Andaman Sea.

Raising the bar higher, Chef Thomas Jakobi’s Modern Logical Cuisine showcases his latest innovations in the form of new, creative interpretations of a cuisine that has both visual and textural appeal. The taste and a focus on fresh, wholesome, local ingredients are tantamount. Seasonal ingredients are a main strength of this cuisine.

The wine programme, created by our sommelier Harry Haan, has been granted the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the second year in a row.

After tasting literally hundreds of wines over the years we only approve a handful for consideration. We taste the bad wines so you don't have to! We hope you get as much pleasure drinking our wines and eating our food as we do!

Evason Phuket & Bon Island, Rawaiwww.sixsenses.com

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


Recipe

Walnut Cheese ki Sheekh200 gm paneer (cottage cheese)• ½ tsp green cardamom powder• 40 gm walnuts• 30 gm chopped coriander leaves• 50 gm grated amul cheese or mozzarella cheese• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder• 50 gm chopped peppers (yellow, green and red)• ½ tsp chat masala• 5 chopped green chillis• 45 gm cornfl our• Butter and chat masala to baste• Salt to taste•

You may use locally purchased cottage cheese but for a more authentic fl avour you should prepare your own paneer (cottage cheese). To do this, boil two litres of milk and add white vinegar to ferment the milk. Then re-boil for no more than one minute. Remove the excess milk by straining through a cheesecloth. What remains is the paneer. Wrap this in the cheesecloth and place a heavy weight on top to fl atten it. Leave for 30 minutes.

Crush the cumin seed and roast until dark brown.

Take a deep bowl and mix the grated paneer with grated amul or mozzarella cheese, roasted cumin seed, green cardamom powder, chopped green chillis, chopped coriander leaves and chopped peppers and a pinch of salt to taste. Finally, add the cornfl our as a binding agent and grill for three or four minutes until light brown.

About Chef Ratan Rawat

Specialising in the world of Tandoors, Kebabs and North Indian dishes, Chef Ratan Rawat has worked with renowned Indian Executive Sous Chef Anish Patgawkar, and Australian Executive Chef Stephane Fouche of the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.

Over the last ten years Chef Ratan has worked at some of the top Indian restaurants in India, and was awarded the Times Food Award in 2005. He joined the Baluchi Restaurant at the Horizon Patong Beach Resort in 2009. Using only the freshest ingredients directly imported from India, Chef Ratan has guests raving about his talented culinary creations.

His contribution guarantees the authenticity of this restaurant.

For more information

Baluchi Restaurant/Karon and Patong Horizon Patong Beach Resort and Spa,64/39 Thaweewong Road, Soi Kep Sap, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150Tel: +66 (0)76 292 526-30Fax: +66 (0)76 292 535Email: [email protected] Ratan Rawat

HomemadeWalnut Cheeseki Sheekh with mint sauce

Mint Sauce150 gm coriander• 5 green chillis• 50 gm mint •

5 gm ginger• 2 garlic cloves• Salt to taste•

Wash and chop all the ingredients and mix in a blender until a paste texture is achieved.

To servePlace the kebab on a serving platter. Baste with butter and a pinch of chaat masala and serve with a side dish of the mint sauce.


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

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 minutes

Oriental Massage 50 minutes

Man Facial 50 Minutes

Foot recovery 30 minutes

Healthy Tamarind Smoothie Drink 3 Hours

Six Senses Signature – Ladies Pampering

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 minutes

Manicure & Pedicure 100 minutes

Soothing Facial 50 Minutes

Healthy Tamarind Smoothie Drink 3.5 Hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reservation conditions:Validity June 2010 – December 2010• All prices are Non – commission•

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

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


The Royal Spa and Health Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Royal Ayurvedic Massage 90 min

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

Hot Stone Massage 90 min

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

The Royal Signature package 4 hrs

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

This Privilege applies to the 14 following locations:

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

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

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

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

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE AT EVERY BRANCH

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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 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

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Feature : Money Never Sleeps

George Lindsay is Wealth Manager at Expat Solutions

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

Money Never SleepsHere at Shop WINDOW we go to any lengths to get the latest market info. This month our fi nancial guru is in South America to check what’s new. Hasta la vista, George.

As I write, I’m in Lima, Peru. I’ve just made a memorable visit to Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. I’d recommend anyone who hasn’t been there, to go. If you do, make sure you travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train (incarail.com). This is a very good, family-run business providing the personal touch.

Peru is a bit like Thailand in that it has a very large tourist industry and whilst most tourists come to Phuket for its beaches and beautiful coastal scenery, visitors to Peru are there to absorb its antiquities and majestic mountain scenery. The capital City of Lima is also fascinating, with many museums and other places of interest. Unlike Thailand, foreigners can own property and the land upon which it is built. Land and property prices, although much higher than they were say fi ve years ago, are still relatively cheap compared to Phuket. For four million baht you can buy a 1,000-metre plot and build a quality house in the Sacred Valley. The mountain views are superb.

Peru hasn’t got a large manufacturing base, but like Australia is very rich in minerals. Copper is the major ore mined. It also has a large service sector and, as mentioned above, a tourist industry that is expanding fast.

Readers who follow the economic fortunes of South American countries will know of the remarkable growth these countries have enjoyed recently. Brazil, of course, is also very rich in minerals and, in addition has a vast and varied manufacturing base. In fact, one of the planes I fl ew on whilst over here was manufactured in Brazil so there’s some competition here for Boeing and Airbus. It is, of course, one of the countries featured in the BRIC Funds. The ‘B’ stands for Brazil and the other components are Russia, India and China. There are also many good Latin American funds around, and one of my favourites is the Findlay Park Latin America Fund. This has an excellent track record, having risen by 50% in the last year alone.

On a diff erent topic, I know that many readers are concerned about bank interest rates which are presently at an historic low. We know infl ation is also low, but we all like to see a good return from our bank deposits.

For a limited period, there’s currently an investment available from a UK-based bank which is paying 5% p.a.on Pound Sterling, Euro and US Dollar deposits and 12% on Australian Dollars. It’s a split investment with a capital guarantee. The minimum outlay is only £10,000 or currency equivalent. 50% of the amount is held on deposit for one year and the capital and interest is then returned. The other 50% is paid into a stock market index for a further four years. If the value of this investment increases, this will generate a profi t. If, on the other hand, after fi ve years the index is lower, Investors will receive back 100% of their original capital.

Around Phuket


Alastair Carthew is a journalist, broadcaster, public relations counsellor and writer, living on Phuket. He can be contacted about work at:

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

In an on-going battle to reduce costs and harmful emissions, the aviation business is seriously researching engineering innovations, which Jules Verne might have imagined a 100 years ago.

Flying wings, propellers turning at much higher speeds, aircraft that can carry 1,000 people. Fanciful ideas? Nope.

All of these new technologies are being seriously studied by the airline industry to reduce fuel burn, and the resulting CO2 emissions that contribute to climate change.

At two per cent, global CO2 emissions from aircraft are much lower than those of industry or ground vehicles, but because aircraft fl y at high altitudes for long distances, their impact on the climate is still quite signifi cant. Pro rata, the cost of moving one aircraft seat is about the same as driving a car over the equivalent distance, but of course the time taken is about ten times less.

Mindful of their global responsibilities, the aviation industry is actively researching technical innovations to improve fuel effi ciency. Here are a few promising avenues.

One possibility is to continue to build bigger and bigger planes. For example, the A380 Airbus confi gured for economy, can carry 800 passengers. It’s all about economies of scale. So why not build an aircraft that can accommodate 1,000 passengers? A feasibility study for such a design has confi rmed that there are advantages in terms of cost and fuel conservation.

However, there have been some non-technical reactions, like the psychological resistance by potential passengers, to fl ying with so many other people together in one plane. In all likelihood, such an aircraft would exceed the 80 metre square size limit which airports are able to accommodate.

Another idea is the so-called ‘blended wing body’ concept. A confi guration which combines wings and fuselage into a single construction has many advantages. It would reduce drag on the fuselage at take off , and would be lighter than an equivalent conventional aircraft. It would, therefore, require less engine power for propulsion.

Currently many shapes and sizes are under consideration, ranging from fl attened and widened fuselages through to the fully-integrated

‘wing fuselage’ combination. The downside is that the technological implications have still to be addressed. Historically, the time taken to implement major

advances in airliner design is 25 to 30 years.

Another novel idea is re-confi gure propeller blades to increase effi ciency. Theoretically, propellers are more fuel effi cient than jet engines, but they lose their effi ciency advantage at speeds of 700km/h and above; well under the cruising speed of modern aircraft. The cost of developing such hybrid propellers is also huge. They would probably only become economic if jet fuel prices remain high.

Lightweight composite materials are a synthesis of carbon fi bre and aluminium, which makes it possible to construct larger panels, and therefore eliminate the classical riveted lap joints used on older aircraft. Serious cost reductions are therefore possible. Composite materials are lighter and stronger, than traditional aluminium. They are already being used in the airframes of the Boeing B787 and the Airbus A350. These new generation aircraft have achieved 20% weight and fuel burn reductions. Of course, this also results in a decrease in CO2 emissions.

The B787 is due to start service soon after a two year delay, and the A350 will enter service in around fi ve years time. Both will continue this trend of incorporating the new materials.

But how long will it be before we see any of these new technology aircraft over Phuket? Well, don’t hold your breath. Perhaps, the airlines servicing Phuket will start to operate B787s on the route, in due course.

In fact, innovation in aircraft design is nothing new. The modern commercial airliner design only became current in the 1950s and one thing is for sure, it’s going to be around for a long while yet.

Another fact of life is that airline travel is going to continue to grow for the foreseeable future, so these new technologies are essential not only to reduce emissions, but to meet the passenger demand for aff ordable fares. It is estimated that world demand for air travel increases by 5-6% every year.

The airline industry has set 2050 as the target year for achieving signifi cant CO2 reductions, or even CO2 neutrality. It’s a harsh statistic, that even a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions in that time, wouldn’t be enough to reduce the total emissions of aviation, but at least researching wing type aircraft, new types of propellers, mega-aircraft and new composite manufacturing techniques is a positive and promising start.

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to make it comparable with other major areas of Thailand. Until this is done, we’ll get more and more traffi c on the already busy roads of Phuket.

What do you worry about Phuket the most? That we humans may be helping to create the next natural disaster due to overdevelopment. However, more stringent building regulations are helping to put the brakes on this.

How old are you? I’m 41.

Tell us about your family. I live with my Taiwanese partner and we have a 16-month-old baby boy.

Whereabouts do you live in Phuket? Kamala Beach. I like the place because it off ers great quality of life. It feels residential but it has all the necessary conveniences. At the same time, it’s only ten minutes away from Patong and Bangtao.

What infl uenced your choice when you bought your house? Location. I think it’s also a great capitals gain investment. Besides that, it suits my lifestyle requirements.

Could you tell us about your lifestyle? I’m happy. I’m enjoying every moment of it. I love my family and I’m grateful that they tolerate my frequent absences due to the demands of my work.

I really look forward to a brunch with them, or making a trip to the beach for swimming. Any free time I have, I spend it with them. I do like an occasional game of golf, of course! Usually, my free time is all about relaxing or catching up on the latest sports news. I also try to keep fi t by playing squash or doing a bit of jogging.

Any thoughts on retirement? Not really. As each generation lives longer, we have to put off thoughts like this.

What are your immediate plans for the future? In my own small way, to contribute to making Phuket become one of the best living paradise destinations in the world.

How would you rate the quality of your life? On a scale from nought to ten I’d rate life at ten. I’m blessed by being surrounded by my family, colleagues and friends.

Where are you from originally? Deep Wilderness, in Finland.

Tell us a little about your background. I was educated in Finland, but moved abroad almost immediately. I worked in marketing and sales for six years in Spain and was then off ered a position in Asia back in 1995. Since then, I’ve worked in the Philippines, Australia, Fiji and Singapore.

When did you move to Phuket? I’d started a business in Bangkok in 2001, and about two and a half years ago my directors and I took the decision to move to Phuket. I’ve always been in real estate and the island seemed to be the place to be. Ever since I met my fi rst client who subsequently bought a property, it’s been my life.

Please tell us about your job in general? In general it is like “match.com” helping people in all aspects relating in everything you imagine of their needs here in Phuket and much more.

Please tell us about your approach to work? Working as part of a team, helping people to fi nd what they want. We’ve put more than a hundred families in the house of their dreams.

Tell us about your style of leadership. Leading by example, being enthusiastic. Also I try putting myself in the shoes of my employees to understand their point of view. I folliow the 6 P Principle = Prior Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance.

What’s your call on the marketplace? Well, it’s been a tough two years but we’ve stayed focussed. We weren’t here in the good old days, of course. Broadly, I’m optimistic. Tourist arrivals continue to rise and everybody needs a place to live. In fact, in the short term there may even be a shortage of suitable developments. Sales in the $150,000 range have stood up well. Our customers come from all over the world. The Russians are here in quantity but there are many other nationalities in the marketplace. Ours is a multi-lingual environment.

What do you think about the property market for this high season? Is it for the better? What do you worry about the most? There is only one direction of the Phuket property market and my opinion it's all positive. As the visitor arrivals are increasing year by year and quality accommodation is the basic need of all humans. That will have a direct impact to our business. The only real worry is that in the short term that there might be lack of supply of new quality projects.

How do you handle stress? Exercise, and maybe have a few beers after work with my friends.

Who is the person who has most infl uenced you? Hard to say, as every single day someone teaches me something new.

Which part of Phuket is your favourite? Koh Sire. The place is still quiet and unspoiled, and yet it’s only fi ve minutes into town.

How is Phuket from your point of view? The island is a great place to raise a family. It’s also centrally located for regional travel.

What do you like and dislike about living in Phuket? I like the international fl avour and the warm weather and fresh air all year round. I really dislike the way people leave rubbish everywhere and oh, those unsightly electric poles.

What do you think Phuket should improve upon? Maybe the local government could hone its communication skills with the expatriate community. The public transportation system requires a complete rework

For more information contact:

St. James PropertiesTel: +66 (0)76 612700 Mobile: +66 (0)84 332 5464, +66 (0)83 612 6730Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjamesphuket.com

Managing Director for St. James Properties, is an engaging professional, who brings enthusiasm, ebullience and expertise to his work, whilst at the same time, enjoying his family life to the utmost. What he has to say about the island’s real estate business is worth hearing.

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

Price RangeFrom USD 3 million.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VILLA ONYX-II


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LE'KIRI


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

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

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

Benefi tsThe owners will receive 60 days complimentary use of their property every year and are also entitled to the Exchange Programme and membership to the exclusive Banyan Tree Residence Club, which gives privileges at other

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

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts worldwide. At Banyan Tree Residences Phuket, the owners will also receive a complimentary Golf Club Membership at Laguna Phuket Golf Club.

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

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

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

BANYAN TREE RESIDENCES


LOFTS AT LAGUNA VILLAGE

LocationThe Lofts at Laguna Village are situated in three buildings surrounding a lake with lush landscaping, located on the northeast corner of the Laguna Village project, part of Laguna Phuket, Asia’s fi nest destination resort.

Price RangeThere will be 95 units comprising 1-bedroom single-fl oor Executive apartments from 8.9 million Baht, 2-bedroom Lofts set upon 2 stories in an open fl oor-plan setting from 15.3 million Baht, and 3-bedroom Penthouse units including a rooftop pool from 34.1 million Baht.

Benefi tsOwners will receive many privileges exclusive to the Laguna lifestyle including a Residents’ Privilege Card providing discounts at the 30 bars and restaurants within Laguna Phuket’s seven deluxe hotels and villas, access to Laguna hotel facilities, and much more. Owners of The Lofts will receive a fi xed return of 6% for 6 years or 4% minimum for 10 years. Owners will also receive 60-days complimentary use per year.

Design & ConstructionDesigned to accommodate an active lifestyle, these modern loft-style apartments off er stylish residential properties featuring a sleek, trend-setting design. Each unit will have a private balcony, aff ording stunning views of the tropical rainforests and mountains surrounding the development.

ManagementThe rental program is managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group. Outrigger creates substantial results through its experience, expertise and philosophy in Hospitality Services, Property Design and an Owner-Operator Mentality.

(Outrigger Enterprises Group and its affi liated companies are not the developers or promoters of Laguna Village or the Lofts at Laguna Village or any other property or product off ered by Laguna Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited. Outrigger Enterprises Group and its affi liated companies are not affi liates of Laguna Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited.)

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KATA ROCKS


LocationLocated in a premium beachfront land at Haad Yao Beach with a spectacular panoramic view. The beach is accessible directly from the villas, which are truly a privilege that you can own. There is easy access from the airport and shopping areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

KRABI SUNSET


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAI HARN BAAN-BUA


“FOREIGNERS INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE INTHAILAND – AN INTRODUCTION”

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

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


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


www. limcharoen.com

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Background of Law and Ownership Restrictions

Each year more people are interested in purchasing real estate outside their home countries. There are mainly two reasons for purchasing real estate overseas. The fi rst reason is to purchase real estate as an investment and the second reason would be a more immaterial reason; namely to own a property in a country you like for the purpose of spending your future holiday or your retirement in the relevant property. Especially those people aiming to fulfi ll their dreams by purchasing real estate overseas are surprisingly often too careless and do not ask for any legal advice nor exercise proper precaution.

Potential foreign investors in real estate in Thailand should keep in mind that under the Thai Land Code there is a general prohibited for foreigners to own or control land directly or indirectly in Thailand. The control and security of land is an essential element of any real estate ownership. Therefore, besides the option of owning a freehold apartment in a condominium (please see below), there is generally no direct freehold ownership of real estate available for foreign individuals in Thailand. Moreover the ownership of land is although not open to foreign companies; including BVI companies or any other foreign juristic entity except through special procedures for projects under the Board of Investment. Generally, foreign companies may only, similar to foreign individuals, have a minority interest in a Thai company owning the relevant real estate.

In theory, as mentioned above, there are exemptions of the above mentioned basic principle: Foreign individuals can own land up to 1 Rai (1600 square metres) under Land Code Amendment Act for residential purposes through a Board of Investment license which requires a 40 million Baht investment into Thailand in specifi ed assets or government bonds benefi cial to the Thai economy. In practice, even if you would be able to make an additional investment in the Thai economy of 40 million baht, this is not generally a viable option for a ‘second home’. The mentioned exception requires approval of the Minister of Interior and, if granted, is under strict conditions and in specifi ed areas only.

Ownership and Security is Available, and Thailand Property Investment Market is Mature

The most straightforward option for foreigners considering purchasing real estate in Thailand is to purchase a condominium according to the Thai Condominium Act. The process is simple and safe in terms of legal ownership and allows the buyer to own the property freehold. For a foreign buyer wishing to purchase real estate other than a condominium (e.g. house or villa) there are numerous options available for securing an investment in property. Buyers may further acquire other property rights, such as usufruct or mortgage. Thai law further allows foreign individuals to own buildings or register a right of habitation for a building. Which of the numerous options available under Thai law suits the foreign buyer best, has to be analyzed for each specifi c case, as for each option diff erent legal matters should be considered. Notwithstanding, the trends in the marketplace point towards successful use of leasehold structures providing properly secured renewals, lease sales from public companies, and sales of foreign quota condominium units.

In any case each investor in real estate in Thailand should carry out due diligence of the property before making its fi nal decision. In connection to real estate due diligence means, that the property legal information should be investigated and inspected by a competent legal advisor. Due Diligence for real estate could be divided in three main types. These types are physical, legal and fi nancial due diligence. While the legal and fi nancial due diligence are more about checking the documents and laws applicable to the property, the physical due diligence involves testing of the property and physical inspections. The legal due diligence will include a review of all legal agreements related to the transaction. It is important that the legal adviser conducts a title search, because it is important for the investor to learn of the history of the title deed, to check if the title deed was lawfully issued and that there are no encumbrances of any kind registered. Furthermore the legal advisor will give detailed explanations on zoning and building regulations applicable to the land and whether there is an access to a public road from the subject land plot. For the due diligence of fi nancial issues it is needed to conduct an analysis of the fi nancial statements of the developer.

Some foreign investors make some practical mistakes, such as developing too friendly a relationship with the seller/developer and then they start to feel uncomfortable to ask too many questions or investigate the property seriously. Another poor shortcut is that many foreigners do not want to include the extra investment for proper due diligence and legal advice in their estimated investment for the real estate when in their domestic countries they would most likely never contemplate dispensing with legal advice.

Investing in a property in Thailand can be a good decision for foreigners and having an own place for holidays or retirement can be a wonderful experience. If foreign investors plan their investments in advance and include external experts in their decision making their experiences with real estate in Thailand will be more secure and satisfying.


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

Villa 85m THB

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

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

Rentals

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

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3 Bedrooms from13,500 THB

3 Bedrooms from 17,000 THB/night

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Villa 11.5m THBBOAT LAGOON : Three storey townhouse consisting of 3 bedrooms/4 bathrooms. Western kitchen with fully equipped, dining and living area looking out to the water.


Property Sales: +66 (0)76 239944

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

Website: www.phuket-villas.com

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

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

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

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

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

Condominium 8.9m THBCAPE PANWA : Furnished 2 bedroom sea view freehold condo, in excellent condition and is 100 m with double balcony. Top fl oor corner unit with the best view. There is a wide array of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, kids clubs and play areas.

Condo 10m THB

BEACH FRONT300 Rai (frontage 384 m)

(Chanote title)

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

10-2-0 Rai(Chanote title)

Chalong, Phuket 80m THB Layan, Phuket 5.5m THB/Rai FLAT LAND

2-1-0 Rai(Chanote title)

BEACH FRONT14-3-84 Rai

(Upgrading to Chanote title)

Koh Lhoan 4.5m THB/RaiFLAT LAND

3-0-8.3 Rai(Chanote title)

Baan Don, Phuket 8m THB SEA VIEW LAND

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

Patong, Phuket 9m THB

Land Plot & Mansion for SalesLocated just 10 minutes to Khao Lak Beach - Phang Nga

125 Rai7-Bedroom MansionWaterfallSouthern LangsatPlantation

Green Hill Villas - Near Khao Lak Phangnga30/4 Moo 4 T. Khuk Khak Takupa, Phang Nga 82190Tel: +66 (0) 81 396 9307 Email: [email protected]

Luxury 4 Bedroom Private Pool VillasNear Phuket International Academy Day School

Near Phuket International Academy Day Schoolopposite to PIA Day SchoolThalang, Phuket 83110Tel: +66 (0) 81 396 9307 Eng, +66 (0) 87 468 0580 RussiaEmail: [email protected] www.greenhillvillasphuket.comGreen Hill Villas

Green Hill VillasNear Khao Lak Phangnga

FOR SALE

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Soi Sai Yuan 15, Rawai

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walk to the Beach 19.5m THB

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

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

Reduced to Sell 8.5m THB


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oxygen Condominium Co., Ltd.

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

Simply all you need for essentially stylish island living


Property Sales: +66 (0)76 612700

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

Website: www.stjamesphuket.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Designer Homes from 7.7m THB

Modern Sea View Home from 22m THBKaron Apartments from 4.9m THB

Lushful Development from 4m THB

Family Homes from 7.5m THB Priceless Gem! Starting 23m THB

Hillside Sea Views from 2.9m THB

First Khao Lak Condo from 1.9m THB

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

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

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

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

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

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Royal Waterfront Villa and Private 23M Yacht Berth

Royal Waterfront Villa 20M Pool Lit-up at Night

Royal Waterfront Villa Marina View from Second Master Bedroom

“ROYAL WATERFRONT VILLAS”Defi ning luxury lifestyle marina living

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

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

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

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

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

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


Phuket Aquarium at Cape PanwaWhether you confi ne yourself to a walk along the beach or engage in swimming, snorkeling and scuba-diving, there’s no doubt that marine-related activities are one of the prime attractions for visitors to Phuket.

For those who are inclined to do their research in a more leisurely style, or who would like to know more about Phuket’s surrounding waters and its marine life, the Phuket Aquarium is the answer.

The aquarium, which is also a marine life research centre, is located right on the tip of Cape Panwa and is a 13-kilometre drive from Phuket City. There’s a local bus service to the aquarium, which leaves Ranong Road daily from 9am to 3pm, every hour.

Explore the islandThere are many companies which off er island tours and these are a convenient and inexpensive way of seeing more of your holiday destination. However, if you have the time, why not rent a motorcycle or car and do a little exploring on your own? Your hotel or tour guide will be able to give you a road map, but you can’t really get lost. This is an island, so if you keep going you’ll eventually get back where you started! Follow the winding coast roads and discover isolated beaches which you can have all to yourself. Head inland and visit small farming communities where people still live in much the same way as they have for hundreds of years.

Please remember that you must wear a crash helmet when riding a motorcycle. For those of you who are visiting from Europe or the United States, please also note that we drive on the left here!

Motorcycle rentals start at 150 baht per day and small jeeps are available from 1000 baht per day. If you rent for a week or longer, you may be able to negotiate a better rate.

SnorkellingCrystal clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and a prolifi c marine life; it’s an underwater paradise. Snorkelling can be done all-year-round, but the best time is between November and April, when there’s very little rain, and the sea is calm. Freedom Beach, Laem Sing Beach, Ao Sane Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Paradise Beach and Tri Trang Beach all off er good snorkelling. Coral Island, Racha Island, Kai Island, Phi Phi Islands and the Similans, can each be visited in a day. For some you’ll need an early start, and a fast boat that’ll set you back about 1,500 baht for the round trip.

Try Muay Thai (Thai boxing)Saphan Hin Stadium in Phuket City stages regular demonstrations by well-trained martial arts experts and there are plenty of schools on the island off ering training in Muay Thai. If you prefer a quiet gym, then Rawai Muay Thai Camp in the south of the island might be suitable for you. If you plan to watch a Muai Thai fi ght for real, you should visit the boxing stadium located in Bangla Road, Patong. Bouts are held every Friday evening from about 8pm.

Rawai Muay Thai Camp, Tel: +66 (0)8 1476 9377, Web: www.rawaimuaythai.com. Phuket Muay Thai Camp and Gym, Kata Beach, Tel: +66 (0)76-284 090. Web: www.phuket-muay-thai.com.

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If you would believe the brochures, Phuket is about If you would believe the brochures, Phuket is about beach, beach and more beach, with a leavening of beach, beach and more beach, with a leavening of late-night parties. However, this island of ours has lots late-night parties. However, this island of ours has lots of other activities. Here’s a selection of these which of other activities. Here’s a selection of these which we hope will enrich your holiday experience, and they we hope will enrich your holiday experience, and they won’t break the bank.won’t break the bank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

be more people there having a great time!

For information aboutPhuket Cable Ski

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

Near Kathu Waterfall Only 10 minutes from Patong

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

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

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

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

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


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Health matters

Keeping FitLiving in Phuket, we’re all constantly surrounded by delicious food to eat, and the need to take on vast amounts of liquid i.e. beer. This is all well and good, providing we work it off later. Our medical correspondent has been researching the options.

My mind recently has been on my ever-expanding stomach, and fi tness and sports in Phuket. But what is available as staying fi t and healthy in Phuket can be a chore, as the availability of facilities is seen as limited, and the prevailing heat when exercising outdoors, restrictive to some. With a little planning and awareness, it’s possible to get the most out of life here without damaging your health in the process.

There are a number of places and groups on the island that are committed to helping people keep fi t, as well as having a great time often with a few beers to polish off the exercise afterwards.

If doing exercise solo is your thing, lately there’s been a large increase, all over the island, of health and fi tness gyms. Gym work is an excellent

way of maintaining fi tness, particularly for those who wish to exercise and work out in

air-conditioned comfort, whilst watching TV. There are too many gyms to mention here in this article, so ask around in your

area for what’s available. Most off er day, monthly or yearly membership and many have a Thai, resident or tourist pricing policy. Some include spa, sauna/steam baths, personal trainers and aerobics classes whilst some of the major

hotel chains off er packages which include swimming pool, tennis and squash court access. Some of the housing estates around Phuket

such as Land and House on Chao Fa Road and the Phuket Villa developments also allow outside members to

join and use their facilities.

At Saphan Hin, where many facilities have seen better days, there are extensive ranges of facilities on off er including tennis, basketball and badminton courts, football pitches, a gym, as well as daily classes of tae kwon do. Membership is available; as are casual visits. It’s a challenge to fi nd out what is open and when, and how much things cost, so I suggest you have a native speaker call or, better still, go with you to inspect facilities and discuss options. There are also some good jogging trails around the area.


Peter Davison is the Manager International Services at Phuket International Hospital. Tel: +66 (0)76 249400. Email: [email protected].

Health mattersKeeping Fit

For running, and you need to keep away from the traffi c or off the beach, try Suan Luang Park which also has t’ai chi, or the Hash House Harriers (HHH) – dubbed ‘the drinking club with a running problem’. HHH organizes weekly runs and meets every Saturday at the Expat Hotel, Patong. See

www.phuket-hhh.com.

For some beach exercise and those wanting to try beach volleyball, an informal group has played on Karon Beach just

north of the circle, for several years. Drop in on a game on Friday afternoons at around 5pm. For rugby there’s the local club, Phuket Vagabonds, which organizes regular matches

and tournaments. www.phuketvagabondsrfc.com.

Upping the excitement level, and for those looking for an adrenaline rush, kite surfi ng is available for all ages at

Nai Yang Beach during low season, and Chalong Bay during the high season. See www.kitesurfi ngphuket.com for more information. There’s also cricket with regular matches played at the school near the entrance to Laguna each Sunday, and the occasional touring side visiting to play. Check www.phuketcricket.com for details.

Muay Thai is also popular and there are about four or fi ve Thai boxing centres in Phuket, mostly in the Chalong Kata area and one near Phuket Zoo. They not only provide instruction in this art, which is rapidly increasing in popularity with clients from overseas, but also off er fi tness programs.

Surprisingly, getting a game of soccer is easy, with the game being played all over Phuket on some good, and some not-so-good pitches. Mostly played by friendly Thais, the actual games can be competitive and most will welcome a foreigner to join in for a kick-around.

Aerobics, the exercise of choice for many Thai ladies, appears to change homes frequently, although you can usually get a good workout during the evenings at the main Tesco superstore car park and at Suan Luang Park.

There’s also golf, and with an increasing number of courses on the island, it can be expensive; much cheaper if you leave the buggy in the shed and walk the course. The Phuket Expat Golf Society has regular tournaments and can off er discounted green fees for residents. There are also regular tournaments, some serious, some more fun and Loch Palm has a discount yearly membership program for Phuket residents.

Taking part in the mini- or full triathlons is another option, and I see the interest in bike-riding expanding on the island.

Finally, there are the pubs which organize a range of sports more suited to lounge lizards and couch potatoes. Whilst darts and pool may not get you fi t, it can take you away from watching the TV.


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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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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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