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Regulars
MARCH 2011

Phuket Island map 8

What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) 12-15
Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town 16
Social Phuket 18-19
People profile : Salvatore Cossu 45
Things to do in Phuket 76
Health matters : Prostate Cancer 80-81
Useful telephone numbers 80

Yachts & Yachting

Wanted: More Charter Entries In Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 20-21
Yacht charters : Sunsail 23
Southeast Asia Pilot : West Coast Phuket 24-25

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Car sales : Sure Motors 28 Top: Vanilla, Eva Beach @ Rawai, A dream
Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 29 destination for your ultimate lifestyle living
Bottom: Kata Rocks, International Property Awards
Shopping, Dining & Leisure “Best Apartment in the World 2010”
Helicam movie images for “Thailand’s Got Talent“ 27
Recipe : Chu Chi Goong 32
Dining around Phuket 33-41
Phuket Community Foundation Race Day 52
Phuket Cable Ski 77
Electronic Devices 78

Spas & Health

Chadasai Spa 47
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Sukkho Spa 48
Lemongrass House 49
The Royal Spa 50
Six Senses Spa 51

Land & Property

Forms of business organizations in Thailand
Green Hill Villas
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Krabi Sunset 58
Karon Butterfly Resort 59
Wings 60
Le'Kiri 61
Banyan Tree Residences 62
Laguna Village
Nai Harn Baan-Bua
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Malaiwana
Kata Rocks
St. James Properties
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Lynx Management Group 70-71
Tropical Homes Real Estate 72-73
Phuket.Net Real Estate 74
Oxygen Condominium 75
H3 Digital Smart Homes 82

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 Ceramic Sculpture Course
Till 2 April @ Phuket International Academy Day School
An ideal course for both kids and adults, the ceramics sculpture course
allows you to express your inner deep emotions and imagination through
your hands to become art. The course starts with the basics of handbuilding
after which students can work their way up to creating their own designs.
Adult classes run Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11am. The cost is 300
baht per person per session plus materials and fire charge of 500 baht per
course.
Kids classes run Saturdays until the 2nd of April from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
Kids must be six and older. The cost is 3,000 baht per person per 10 classes
(10 students only).
Web: www.phuketinternationalacademy.com. Tel: +66 (0)76 336000.
Lights Out Phuket
26 March @ Phuket
At 8:30pm on the 26th, Earth Hour will celebrate a worldwide commitment
to ongoing change for the betterment of the one thing that unites us all –
the planet. Switching off your lights for 60 minutes can help a lot to SAVE
THE EARTH.
Web: www.earthhourphuket.com.
St. Patrick's Ball 2011
26 March @ Movenpick Resort and Spa Karon Beach
The Life Home Project hosts Phuket's 2nd St. Patrick's Ball, at Movenpick
Resort and Spa on Saturday the 26th. Welcome cocktails are at 6:30pm and
dinner at 8. Tickets, at 4,000 baht, include a scrumptious International Buffet
Dinner, wine and MOET Champagne. National Costume or Black Tie. Tickets
are available at all "Bake" outlets – Chalong, Cherng Talay and BIS.
Contact: Joojee, Tel: +66 (0)81397 9809. Email: joojee88@yahoo.com. Web:
www.lifehomeproject.org.
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Phuket Youth Sailing Squadron Island Regatta
26 - 27 March @ Ao Yon, Cape Panwa
The Phuket Youth Sailing Squadron will be hosting the Interclub Island
Trophy Regatta, which will welcome Optimist sailors from Phuket, Koh
Samui, Pattaya, Songkla and Sattahip are also welcome. Other classes – Laser,
Topper and Byte – are also welcome. Racing will be held over 2 days from
8am to 5pm. Boats are available for charter.
Contact Katy Gooch, Tel: +66 (0)85 215 9185. Email: phuketyouthsailing@
gmail.com. Web: http://phuketyouthsailing.org.
11th Andaman Motor Show
30 March - 4 April @ Homework Phuket
This event will present various cars, SUV's, pick-ups and motorbikes,
accessories and sound systems for vehicles. There will also be a bank credit
officer for interested people who want to consult their documentation or any
procedure of obtaining a car loan. In addition, the highlight of this event is
'The Andaman Entertainer Contest' that offers prizes of 50,000 baht plus gifts
sponsored by Thai actors, bidding games and two MC's everyday.
Web: www.nd-productions.com.
Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Sisunthon Fair
March @ Thalang Victory Memorial, Thalang
Enjoy viewing the historical drama of the two heroines Thao Thepkrasattri
and Thao Sisunthon who saved Phuket from a Burmese invasion several
hundred years ago. There will also be other activities – including local sports
competitions, sea boxing, climbing an oil coated post, tug-of-war, takraw,
shopping, performances and puppet shows, dove cooing competition, a
mountain bike race and processions.
Contact: Public Relations Taskforce of a Project on Thao Thepkrasattri and
Thao Sisunthon Culture, Tel: 0 7622 3617. TAT Phuket Tel: 0 7621 1036. Email:
tatphket@tat.or.th. Web: www.tourismthailand.org. www.phukettourism.org.
Regular Events
Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)
Phuket International Women's Club 'Meet and Greet' at Starbucks, Central
Festival is on the 10th from 10 to 12pm. The AGM will be followed by the
monthly lunch at Le Meridien. Members 450 baht; Guests 600 baht. Email:
info@phuketiwc.com. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.
Rotary Club of Patong Beach
Monthly Dinner Out & Family Day is on the 1st at 7pm. Weekly meetings are
the15th, 22nd and 29th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong. 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 6th in Patong; the
13th in Laguna; 20th and 27th in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.
The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP)
Regular Meeting and changing the Board of Directors is on the 11th. Tel: +66
(0)81 412 5652. Web: .www.ibap-phuket.net.
Phuket Youth Sailing Squadron
Race training is on the 6th and 20th. TOPPER Race Series Race 3 is on the 13th
and the Island Regatta is the 26th and 27th. Contact: Tel: Katy Gooch, Tel: +66
(0)85 215 9185 (English) or Petchrung Sukpong (Aey) +66 (0)81 373 5447 (Thai).
Email: phuketyouthsailing@gmail.com. Web: www.phuketyouthsailing.org.
British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP)
The pub night is held on the first Friday of the month and the dinner on the
third Thursday from 7pm. Email: honsec@bbap.org. Web: www.bbap.org.
Grumpy Old Men's Society (GOMS)
A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman who gather every first 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: thailandmls@gmail.com.
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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:info@chickynet.com. Web: www.
chickynet.com.
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 (0)89 871 1526.
Email: info@lions-club-patong.org. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.
Island Furniture Cricket league - Phuket Cricket Group (PCG)
From November to late April for the past five years, a cricket league has been
run with a game almost every Sunday. Anyone who is interested in joining this
very social, but still slightly competitive league (as player or supporter) contact:
Anthony van Blerk, Email: avanblerk79@gmail.com.
Entertainment – March Choices
Magic Show Nights and Live Music @ Two Chefs
Every Monday & Thursday from 7 - 9pm @ Two Chefs Kata Beach .Every
Wednesday & Friday from 7 - 9pm @ Two Chefs Kata Center. Live music by
Filipino duo Live Music with Megan & MJ @ Two Chefs Bar & Grill Karon Beach .
On stage at 10pm. Tel: +66 (0)76 284155. web: www.twochefs-phuket.com.
Live Irish Rock @ Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub, Patong
Nightlife and entertainment venue with an Irish theme. Every night, except for
Sunday, with Neil and the Red Hot Potatoes, playing all your favourite pub rock
and traditional fast rhythm fiddle music. On Sundays there’s live football on the
big screens. Tel: +66 (0)76 292590. Web:www.scruffymurphyphuket.com.
Feeling Jazz @ Music Matters Bar
Enjoy Jazz, salsa, Caribbean, African, or South American music on Chana
Charoen Rd. Live jazz jam sessions are every Wednesday and Saturday night.
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 Upcoming Movies Central Festival Phuket, Tel: +66 (0)76 209000 Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Tel: +66 (0)76 600555
RANGO
(Animation, Adventure )
Johnny Depp, Abigail Breslin, Isla Fisher, Bill
Nighy, Claudia Black
The story follows the journey of Rango,
a sheltered chameleon living as a family
pet, while facing a major identity crisis. He
accidentally winds up in the gun-slinging
town of Dirt and finds he stands out. The new
Sheriff Rango is forced to play his role to the
hilt until, in a blaze of action-packed situations
and encounters Rango starts to become the
hero he once only pretended to be.
RED RIDING HOOD
(Drama, Fantasy)
Amanda Seyfried, Max Irons, Virginia
Madsen, Shiloh Fernandez, Gary Oldman
Valerie is a young woman torn between two
men. She is in love with Peter, but her parents
have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry.
Valerie and Peter are planning to run away when
they learn that Valerie's sister has been killed by a
werewolf. Werewolf hunter, Father Solomon, warns
that the wolf, who takes human form by day, could
be any one of them. Valerie begins to suspect that
the werewolf could be someone she loves.
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BEASTLY
(Romance)
Neil Patrick Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, Peter
Krause, Mary-Kate Olsen, Alex Pettyfer
Kyle is the spoiled, shallow, and popular
prince of his high school. He chooses Kendra
as a target for humiliation, who is a witch
masquerading as a student. She enacts
revenge, transforming Kyle into someone as
unattractive on the outside as he is on the
inside. He has to find someone to love him,
or he will remain "beastly" forever. His only
hope, a classmate he never noticed, may be
his chance to prove that love is never ugly.
THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU
(Action, Sci-fi, Romance, Thriller)
Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie,
John Slattery, Shohreh Aghdashloo
On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S.
Senate, politician David Norris meets ballet
dancer Elise Sellas. As he realizes he's falling for
her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two
apart. He learns he is up against the agents of
fate itself – the men of The Adjustment Bureau
– who will do anything to prevent the two
from being together. He must either let her
go and accept a predetermined path...or risk
everything to defy fate and be with her.
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Off Phuket Events Upcoming Events
Pho Khun Ngam Muang Sacrificial Ceremony APRIL 2011
5 March @ Pho Khun Ngam Muan Monument, Phayao 8 – 10 17th Phuket Bike Week @ Patong Beach,
Enjoy Pho Khun Ngam Muang sacrificial ceremony and Phayao's arts and cultural perfromance. Contact: Phuket
Phayao Provincial Administration Office Tel. +66 (0)54 449601 ext 26731. Tourism Authority of Thailand, 12 – 17 Phuket Cricket Sixes 2011 @ Karon
Chiangrai office, Tel: +66 (0)53 717433, +66 (0)53 744674-5. Stadium, Phuket
13 Mai Khao Beach Songkran Turtle
Asia Barred Ground Dove Cooning Competition Release Fair @ Mai Khao Beach, Phuket
5 - 6 March @ Yala 13 – 15 Songkran Festival @ Nationwide
Thais have long believed that doves are creatures that bring good luck to those who rear them. They are
23 PIASLC IronKids Phuket Triathlon @ PIA
also regarded as symbols of purity and peace. Those with qualities specified by ancient texts are believed Sports & Leisure Club, Phuket
to bestow great wealth and honour upon the owner. Given this belief, in former times, the rearing of
30 3rd BIS Phuket Flying Fish Invitational
zebra doves was a popular past-time among Thais. The practice was widespread throughout the lower Swim Meet @ British International
southern provinces and neighbouring countries. A local dove-cooing contest has now evolved into an School, Phuket
international event with participants from the neighbouring countries. Contact: Tourism Authority of
Thailand, Narathiwat Office, Tel: +66 (0)73 516144, (0)73 522411. Email: tatnara@tat.or.th. MAY 2011
Phra That Chae Haeng worshiping tradition 1 Jumbo Banquet @ Nakhon Pathom
13 - 19 March@ Wat Phra That Chae Haeng, Nan 27 – 29 13th Anniversary Phuket International
Rugby Tens @ Karon Stadium,
Enjoy the traditional Krua Tarn carnivals and giving alms to monks. Practicing the dharma Tu Dong
Karon Beach, Phuket
Ka Wat and story of the last great incarnation of the Buddha homily. There is also antique lantern
competition and Ael drum competition. Contact: Cultural Council, Tel: +66 (0)54 711651, +66 (0)54
JUNE 2011
710341. Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phrae office Tel: +66 (0)54 521118, +66 (0)54 521127.
12 Laguna Phuket International Marathon
Phra That Doi Tung Worshipping and Pouring Water @ Laguna, Phuket
18 - 19 March @ Phra Maha Chin That Chao Doi Tung, Chiang Rai 12 – 18 Hua Hin Amateur Golf Week @ Hua Hin
Activities for this festival include practicing the Dharma, a pilgrimage carnival, giving dried foods to 19 – 26 Pattaya Amateur Golf Week @ Pattaya
monks ceremony, the Phra That Doi Tung worshiping and pouring water ceremony. Contact: Cultural
Office of Chiang Rai Tel. +66 (0)53 717420. Ministry of Education, Maesai district, Tel. +66 (0)53 731842. Times & dates of events are subject to change.
Web: www.tourismthailand.org. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

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 FREE WiFi hotspots in Phuket
PATONG AREA
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
Absolute Ceylon Pub Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road
Absolute Seapearl Beach Resort
Amanta House Boutique Hotel
Aqua Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit Road
Baan Yin Dee
Bel Aire Resort Phuket
Burasari Resort
Connect Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit Road
Faulty Towers Inn
Holiday Inn Phuket
K-Hotel
Leelawadee Boutique Hotel
Little Buddha Guesthouse
Patong Paragon Hotel
Royal Palm Resortel
Royal Phawadee Village
Safari Beach Hotel
Summer Breeze Hotel
The Bird Cage–Patong Guesthouse
The Royal Paradise Hotel
Valhalla V Plaza
Villa del Mar
Yorkshire Inn
Restaurants and Cafés
@beach Food Loft
Bit'in Restaurant
Coyote
Irish Times
Jean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar
Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Rat-U-Thit Road
La Boucherie Restaurant
Molly Malone's
Mai Thai Bar
Nok & Chicken Sports Bar Patong Grand Condotel, Rat-U-Thit Road
Rio Music Bar and Grill
Scruffy Murphy's
Subway
Thai Basecamp
The Coffee Club
PHUKET CITY Restaurants and Cafés
Amazon Café Chaofa West Road, Chalong
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Anchor Bar and Restaurant Thai Na Road, Kata
Bay Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Ao Chalong Yacht Club Soi Phon Chalong, Chalong
Thaweewong Road Cape Panwa Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Chalong Pier Beer Garden Chalong Pier Road, Chalong
Beach Road Deang Plaza Hotel Montri Road Da Vinci V Lounge Soi Sai Yuen, Nai Harn
Dos Fringos Chalong Pier Road, Chalong
Muean Ngen Road Restaurants and Cafés
Happy Days Chaofa West Road, Chalong
Sainamyen Road B2S Central Festival, Vichitsongkram Road
Soi Ruam Jai Jimmy's Lighthouse Chalong Pier, Chalong
Chill Out Ong Sim Phai Road Kan Eang@pier Chalong Pier, Chalong
Soi Sunset Coffee Max Ranong Road Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Fisherman Way Park, Chalong
Thaweewong Road EATZZ Dibuk Road Locanda Restaurant Patak Road, Kata-Karon
Rat-U-Thit Road Juice Internet Café & Juice Bar Phuket Road The Coffee and Sandwich Shop Soi Casa Del Sol, Kata Road, Kata
Siriraj Road Michael's Bar Takua Pa Road
Nanai Road
Prabaramee Road
Rockin Angels Jammin' Café
Siam Indigo
Yaowarat Road
Phang Nga Road
PHUKET NORTH
Thaweewong Road Tea House Yaowarat Road Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouse
Sawatdirak Road
Thaweewong Road Kamala Bay Garden Resort Kamala Beach Road, Kamala
Soi San Sabai PHUKET SOUTH Laguna Phuket Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay
Rat-U-Thit Road The Residence Kalim Bay Phrabaramee 5 Road, Kalim
Rat-U-Thit Road Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
Soi Sunset Alpina Phuket Nalina Ket Kwan Road, Kata
Restaurants and Cafés
Beach Road Angus @ O'Tool's Patak Road, Soi Islandia, Karon Deli De Luca Boat Lagoon Marina
Soi Sansabai Arfur @ O'Tool's Ket Kwan Road, Kata Kamala Beer Garden Main Road, Kamala
Baan Kiki Chaofa West Road, Chalong Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Laguna Cherngtalay
Lambert Brothers Boat Lagoon Marina
Bougainvillea Hotel Patak Road, Kata-Karon
Ocean Plaza, Beach Road Lady Pie Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay
Jungceylon CC Blooms Soi 10, Patak Road, Karon
Les Anges Royal Phuket Marina
Beach Road Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa Viset Road, Rawai
Liquid Lounge Bar Surin Beach Road, Surin
Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road La Gondola Restaurant Guest House Thaina Road, Kata Center Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta Royal Phuket Marina
Rat-U-Thit Road Kata Beach Spa Resort 95 Pakbang Road, Kata Red Cafe Beach Road, Kamala
Mom Tri's Boathouse Koktanode Road, Kata Red Cafe Soi Policestation, Kamala
Sawatdirak Road Mom Tri's Kitchen Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Skippers Royal Phuket Marina
Beach Road Mom Tri's Oasis Koktanode Road, Kata The Club Kamala Beach Road, Kamala
Soi Eric
Mom Tri's Villa Royale Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi The Coffee Club Turtle Village, Mai Khao
Soi Bangla Nikita’s Rawai Beach Road, Rawai Watermark Bar Restaurant Boat Lagoon Marina
Soi Bangla Pacific Club And Spa Patak Road, Karon
Beach Road Phuket Sports & Tennis Club Soi Suksan 2, Viset Road, Rawai
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 Social Phuket
What WAS on in Phuket
H.E. Admiral M.L. Usni Pramoj Classical Music Concert in Phuket
Phuket residents were delighted by this rare event and extraordinary performance by
H.E. Admiral M.L. Usni Pramoj including music he composed. Mom Luang Tri personally
invited him to perform at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale on January 24th.
(Form left) Michael Vinic; Joan Hodgkinson; Mom Luang Tri Devakul; Bob Hodgkinson
and Thorleif Hawi.

Photo by Dan Miles

(From left) Mom Luang Tri Devakul with Tasana Nagavajara;
Photo by Dan Miles
Siripong Tiptan; Kittikhun Sodprasert and M.L Usni Pramoj.

Music on the Yard @ Sala Phuket

(From left) Tibor Baan, Food and Beverage Manager, SALA Phuket; Barrie Buck,
General Manager, SGS and Jan Hollister, Executive Assistant Manager Food &
Beverage, SALA Phuket.

(From left) Peter Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing, Image Asia Events and
Preuksa 'Fon' Executive Editor, Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle.

White Box Restaurant – 3rd Anniversary Celebration

White Box Restaurant
celebrated their 3rd
Anniversary on the 13th
of January. This was the
Last Performance in
Thailand of Dj Cut Killer.

(From left) Scott Eddy

and Tan'ya Suvadee.

(From left) Shawn Tulsi;

Marc Antoine Audibert;
15th Anniversary British International Shool, Phuket Scott Eddy and Vladi Korn.
The British International School, Phuket celebrated its 15th anniversary on Friday
February 4. The event was celebrated in conjunction with the school’s annual
International Day.

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 Social Phuket
What WAS on in Phuket
PCF's Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race
The Phuket Community Foundation celebrated the success of its 2011
Race Day Fundraiser, held at Laguna Phuket on Sunday January 23.
(Form left) Yanee Kalayanee; Joffy Rattanasopa and Ni Sirisopa.

Photo by PhuketBESTEVENT.com
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(Form left) Deejay Tommy from Blue Wave; PCF President Pranee Sakulpipatana;
Sponsorship Manager Grace Wilton and Alasdair Forbes, Vice-President, Phuket
Community Foundation.

Mercure Patong Phuket welcomes Miss Slovakia 2011

Veeranat Limprasutr (left), General Manager of Mercure Patong Phuket and Mercure
Krabi Deevana recently gave a warm welcome to Lucia Hablovicova, General
Manager of Miss Slovakia 2011 and 12 contestants of “Miss Slovakia 2011” (Back row).

Sienna Rocks After Beach Party - Fire & Ice

(From left) Lalida Pradabphet; Nayika Prapawadee, Sales / Customer
Relations of Baan Yamu; Tipwarintron Tanakarachod (Riz) MD Ariz Event
Design & Entertainment; Prawprawlin (Yin) Inchomchuen, Marketing
Manager of IMAGE asia Events; Rattichai Suchaiyah (Ton), Asst. Estate &
Residences Host Manager of Twinpalms Club and Kanitta Thongsaner.

Rawai Beach Fishing Club Similans (Int) Tournament 2011

(From left) Ian Tubbs, Owner Thai20N; Andy Bright, RBFC secretary; Warren Crowe, RBFC
Vice President/Treasurer; Peter Pakula, Pakula Lures Australia and Jan Anderson.

The Official Khan's Opening Party

(From left) Joe Sutherland; Lalida Pradabphet Owner of Khan
Restaurant and Bar and Janne Ilmari Rasimus.

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 Feature

Asia’s best-loved regattas, by entering a chartered boat. For groups

Wanted: of family and friends, corporate groups, competitive overseas yacht

club members or those just looking for a sailing holiday with a
difference, Raceweek offers a superb combination of fun, festivities
and challenge,” said Fordham.

“We’d like to see our charter boat entries grow, especially with

More Charter Entries In Six visitors from overseas, as it’s a rare opportunity for people
interested in boating, but who don’t own a yacht in Phuket,

Senses Phuket Raceweek

to experience the magic of an Asian regatta. Who knows? The
experience might lead them to owning a boat here as well,” he
added.

Ahoy! Calling all potential yacht charterers to
participate, and have a great deal of fun, in
Phuket’s internationally acclaimed Six Senses
Phuket Raceweek from 20-24 July, 2011.
The Six Senses Phuket Raceweek website: www.phuketraceweek.
com has a charter section with samples of available boats and
hiring conditions. Additionally, Phuket has many professional yacht

This famous regatta attracts serious and not-so-serious sailors in

big, small, fast and slow yachts across six or seven classes, which
already includes cruising yachts, bareboat and skippered charter
yachts.

But Raceweek’s Grenville Fordham, Managing Director of IMAGE

asia, rights holders and organisers of the event, wants more charter
boat entries for the this year’s eighth running of the regatta.

“Six Senses Phuket Raceweek offers a genuine opportunity for non-

boat owners, as well as those who keep their yachts elsewhere, to
join in the fun and revelry – on shore and on the water – at one of

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 Wanted: More Charter Entries In Six Senses Phuket Raceweek Feature

A
bout Six Senses Phuket Raceweek.
Conceived and professionally
managed by IMAGE asia, a leading
Phuket based publishing and event
management company Six Senses Phuket
Raceweek’s eighth regatta will be run
over five days from 20-24 July, 2011 with
headquarters at Title Sponsor Six Senses’
Evason Phuket & Bon Island in Rawai,
southern Phuket. Six Senses Phuket
Raceweek has an ‘early bird’ entry scheme
with great savings on boat and crew fees
for those who register and pay online.
www.phuketraceweek.com
Some random comments on the 2010
Raceweek: Unicorn Band - Phuket Raceweek favourite

“I must say it was an exceptional regatta!

The whole of our crew thoroughly Regatta venue at Evason Phuket
enjoyed the week. Congratulations to
you and your team on putting on one of
Asia’s finest regattas. We will definitely be
returning next year.” Anthony Hastings,
Baby Tonga
“We've been to many international
regattas and this was world class
standards. It's an excellent regatta - one of
the best in the world - both for the sailing
and bunch of people it attracts.” Neil Ayre,
Shanghai Baby

charter companies, large and small, who can tailor packages to
suit individuals, while the regatta’s host venue – the 5-star Evason
Phuket & Bon Island – offers very attractive special regatta rates in
sumptuous surroundings for non-competing members of a group.
Charter options include fully equipped catamarans and monohulls,
both cruising and racing, and are available bareboat, with a
skipper/instructor or fully crewed. Prices vary according to the type
of charter, size of the group and the number of days. Details on the
website.
The Andaman Sea’s ideal southwest monsoon sailing conditions
make it perfect for chartering a boat. Add in the professional
management, four days of exhilarating racing, the natural
camaraderie that surrounds the boating fraternity and attending
the legendary Raceweek parties each night – and the temptation
to gather a group of friends together to ‘give it a go’ is irresistible.
“For the inexperienced sailor, what could be more stimulating
than helping – with an experienced crew or captain in charge –
to race a yacht on the stunning Andaman Sea, being a genuine
competitive sailor for four days and a genuinely competitive
partygoer for five nights?” said Fordham.
Phuket’s boating industry is well geared to making chartering easy.
Said Fordham: “Anyone can charter a yacht to race. The thing is that
there are enough variations of both boat and charter package on
offer to make it competitive and enjoyable for everyone – from
experienced yacht racers whose own boat is on the other side of
the world to the most inexperienced novice.”
Before or after the regatta, there are countless anchorages
around Phuket for chartered boats to extend their sailing holiday.
Boasting some of the best cruising waters in the world, the ‘Pearl
of the Andaman’s’ magnificent scenery, idyllic tropical islands and
beaches, ideal sailing conditions – all combined with the famous
Thai hospitality – make for an unforgettable holiday.

Information on marinas and anchorages, most within a short sail

from the regatta base on Phuket’s southeast coast, is available on
various websites, such as www.myphuketinfo.com and
www.southeastasiapilot.com.

Contact: Grenville Fordham

Managing Director, IMAGE asia
gren@phuketraceweek.com
Tel: +66 (0) 7626 4491 Fax: +66 (0) 7626 4454

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

Patong to Amanpuri Bay

PATONG BAY

© 2009 - Grenville Fordham

To Kamala

E
30

25
Laem
Thai Pao
12
D
15 C
12

20 To
Phuket
5 Town

10
15

6
Patong Bay
A
30 18
10

25

11 4

20

B
12
3

To
Karon
Beach

0 1 7°54.115N
A 98°17.193E

A PATONG BAY B SOUTH POINT

18 miles from Ao Chalong 17 miles from Ao Chalong

Its gradually sloping, sandy bottom permits anchorage in 5
-15 metres anywhere in this broad bay.
Patong is the busiest bay on the west coast, particularly
around Christmas, New Year and the Songkran water festival.
It is also the main high season anchorage for cruise ships, live-
a-board dive boats and in recent years the growing number
of visiting superyachts.
To the south end of Patong bay is a fixed jetty and a floating
jetty which is used during the high season as a transit point
for visiting cruise ships and Superyachts.
Anchor in 8-10 metres on a sandy bottom off one of the small
beaches. This is a good stop for the night if a southwesterly
swell is running early or late in the season. South Point is
also a favourite daytime excursion for longtails operating
from the main beach. Many divers and snorkellers come to
enjoy the underwater sights within easy range of the beach
facilities of Patong.
C NAKA LAY BAY
19 miles from Ao Chalong

On the northern rocky side of the bay are three landmark

restaurants, Baan Rim Pa, Da Maurizio's and Joe’s Downstairs,
all founded by Tom McNamara, an American entrepreneur
who, over 20 years ago, set the standard for Phuket.
Look for a small bay just east of the Thavorn Beach Village
resort’s concrete jetty. You’ll find a water hose has been laid from
a hillside spring to a buoy offshore. Good tank water is usually
available for a modest fee, even at the end of the dry season.

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 Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : West Coast Phuket

D LAEM THAI PAO AMANPURI

PATONG TO AO BAY
BANG TAO
19 miles from Ao Chalong

m
Laem Song

Just inside the northernmost point in Patong, this bay has a Amanpuri Bay C
steep coral shelf rising from a sandy bottom in about 12 metres.
Lots of colourful corals and fish await the underwater explorer.
This is a good haven from the northwesterly swell, common in Ao Surin
February and March. Access to the beach, now overlooked by
a villa housing development, is best at high water. 20 13
Laem Sing
B
E WATERFALL BAY
19 miles from Ao Chalong 20 7

A
Kamala
This mere indentation in the headland affords shelter for one
or two boats. Anchor in about 12 metres on a sandy bottom
with scattered coral in front of the residential villas.
In the corner of the bay you will find a spring which is
accessible by dinghy – bring your jerry cans. The spring often
dries up by the end of the dry season, so don’t rely on it.

A KAMALA BEACH
5 miles from Patong Bay To Patong
20
0 1 2 7°57.325N
A 98°16.506E
Kamala Beach lies in a pretty bay, with several hotels. There
are plenty of restaurants ashore in a busy village atmosphere
on the south end of the beach. The bay is easily recognised C AMANPURI BAY
from seaward by the large structures of the Phuket Fantasea 7 miles from Patong Bay
Park and the developments on the southern hill.
Kamala Dreams fronting the beach in the centre of the village
is owned by a yachting veteran of 26 years in Phuket, Jan You should anchor outside the hotel moorings (which are not
Jacobs, who has many tales of sailing the local waters. available for public use) in 10 metres on a sandy bottom. This
Care should be taken when coming from the south to avoid anchorage is uncomfortable when the northwesterly swell is
the rocky patch 300 metres off the headland. Anchor anywhere running in February or March.
well out in the bay in 6-8 metres on a sandy bottom. This secluded spot is one of the nicer bays on the west coast
and is home to The Chedi Phuket and Amanpuri exclusive
resorts. Yacht crews may use the hotel restaurants for that
B LAEM SING / SURIN special occasion, but it is wise to make a reservation.
6 miles from Patong Bay
There is an excellent sandy beach, and good snorkelling is to
be had on both points.

Laem Sing is a beautiful bay framed by two rocky headlands. South Patong Cape, looking west PHOTO BY BILL O’LEARY
It is the favourite spot for paradise seekers and ageing hippies
who prefer the short longtail ride from Patong to the gruelling
bus ride to Krabi. Look for the famous Sunday afternoon
parties at Ott’s Bar in the very south of the beach.
Anchor in 10 metres on a sandy bottom. In the south part
of Surin Bay is a floating high season jetty. There are several
daytime restaurants here, in the high season, with more in
nearby Surin Beach, around the headland, which is one of
the island’s only zoned public beaches.
As such, all the resorts are situated behind the park, but
there are many restaurants, bars, beach clubs and food stalls
along the beach, some of which have become transformed
into trendy beach clubs for the 4 and 5 star resorts a few
hundred metres away.

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 Recipe

Chu Chi Goong

King prawns in a rich red curry
sauce with coconut milk
Red curry paste (For 4 servings)
• 15 gm red chili
• 8 gm dried chili
• 15 gm sliced lemongrass
• 20 gm garlic
• 10 gm black pepper
• 8 gm turmeric
• 5 gm shallot
• 2 gm sliced galangal
• 10 gm shrimp paste
Grind ingredients in a mortar and pestle until fine.

Red curry sauce

• 300 gm coconut milk
• 20 gm red curry paste
• 1 gm sliced kaffir lime leaf
• 1 bunch sweet basil
• 2 gm salt
• 2 gm sugar
• 2 gm fish sauce
Heat fresh coconut milk in a saucepan. Add red curry paste and
cook for 2 minutes. Season with plum sugar, fish sauce and salt,
let simmer, then add sliced kaffir lime leaf and sweet basil.

Golden prawns
• 5 pcs. king prawns
• 5 gm flour
• 2 gm kaffir lime leaf
• 2 gm lemongrass
• 2 gm root coriander
• 200 ml. vegetable oil
Mix the prawns with flour, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass and root
coriander. Heat vegetable oil in a pan on medium heat. In the
pan, add prawns and fry until golden.
Serving
Decoration Place lemongrass with golden prawns on top on a serving plate.
• Lemongrass • Sweet basil Top with rich red curry sauce and garnish with red chili, sweet
• Red chili • Kaffir lime leaf basil and kaffir lime leaf. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

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 Around Phuket
Baan Rim Pa Thai
'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
floors 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.
Open Thu-Tue 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340789, +66 (0)76 341768
On the coast road just north of Patong
www.baanrimpa.com
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La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills
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 offers 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
Royal Phawadee Village, 3 Sawatdirak Rd., Patong. Free Pickup (Conditions Apply)
www.laboucherie-asia.com, sales@laboucherie-asia.com
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 Around Phuket
The Royal Kitchen Chinese (Cantonese)
With spectacular and panoramic views of Patong and the Andaman Sea from
the 25th floor 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
final 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.
Open daily 11-14:00, 18-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340666
25th floor, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa
www.royalparadise.com
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Salvatore’s Italian
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 offers traditional Italian cuisine using only the finest
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 shellfish, 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 fixture on Phuket’s restaurant scene for his
cooking skills. He personally shops for the vegetables and fish 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
offers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines.
The service is warm and the ambience is friendly. But the real star is the food.
Open 12-14:00, 18-23:00 Closed Mondays | Tel: +66 (0)76 225958
Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Town
www.salvatorestaurant.com
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Nikita’s International
Southern Phuket's premier beach bar and restaurant, Nikita's at Rawai is one
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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 offers 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-fired pizzas, along with a selection of over 50 quality wines,
cool cocktails, icy cold beers, English draught Cider, delicious fruit shakes, an
excellent coffee menu and service with a smile – 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
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Climax Restaurant International
Climax Pool Dining & Music Lounge is located on the roof top of Patong’s
newest design resort, Absolute Bangla Suites, and offers an extensive variety
of dining options and drinks, in a chic and sophisticated fine dining restaurant
while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Patong.
Jose Luis Duran Sanles, the Director of Food and Beverage in Absolute Resorts
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menu along with exotic signature cocktails, which can be savoured in the
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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 offers the ideal venue for any occasion.
Open daily 07:30-11:00, Bar till 2 am | Tel: +66 (0)76 343612, +66 (0)86 855 8586
On the 5th Floor of Absolute Bangla Suites on Bangla Road, Patong.
www.theclimax.net, Fb@absolutebanglasuites.com
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LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar Thai
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 offerings 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 offered 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
From Kalim Beach Road, enter Soi 7 at Orchid Hotel and drive up the hill for 500 m
www.limsphuket.com
Mom Tri’s Boathouse Thai/International
Maybe you’re on your honeymoon, celebrating a special occasion or just
want to have a romantic dinner while on holiday. Mom Tri’s Boathouse,
directly on the beach in Kata, is the perfect place for gourmet dining in a
stylish atmosphere enjoying some of the best views in the world.
The Boathouse Jazz Trio plays softly in the background as your waiter brings
you the wine list. It is packed with over 800 labels and 26 wines are also
available by the glass. The Boathouse has attained Wine Spectator awards
since 1995 and has won the only 2-glass wine award in Phuket since 2006.
Poring over the menu you’ll find an overwhelming choice. Delicious Thai
food with appetisers such as Yam Som O (pomelo salad with prawns), Pla
Tom Yam Heng (a deep-fried garoupa dish which defies gravity) and the
queen of Thai desserts: mango with sticky rice and coconut ice cream.
The choice of French Mediterranean dishes surpasses your expectations.
Maître Cuisinier de France Jean-Noël Lumineau, retired from an illustrious
culinary career in France, was appointed last year as Executive Chef, so rest
assured you are in excellent hands.
Open Daily 07:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330015
Mom Tri’s Boathouse, Kata Beach
www.boathousephuket.com
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Mom Tri's Kitchen International Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky Mediterranean/Tapas Bar

Enjoy fine dining in an award winning restaurant set just above the rocks
and overlooking Kata Noi Beach. Panoramic sea views combined with
the sound of the waves below create a peaceful, sensually indulgent and
romantic setting.
Mom Tri’s Kitchen offers Thai and international cuisine served either on the
open-air terraces, covered patio or Thai sala. Two exuberant menus offer
delicious creations from Executive Chefs Darren and Sura. Popular dishes
include hot crab soufflé, grilled tiger prawns, Phuket lobster and Angus
beef tenderloin. Mom Tri's Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectator’s
Award of Excellence for 5 years in a row and has over 700 labels including
an extensive organic wine list and 16 wines by the glass.
Guests can enjoy watching the sunset during happy hour from 6pm to
7pm and receive 50% discount on cocktails and beer. Situated on the only
road into to Kata Noi, the entrance can easily be found on the hill between
Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach. Open from 7am to 11:30pm; reservations
are recommended.
Open Daily 07:00-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569
Mom Tri's Villa Royale, Kata Noi
www.momtriphuket.com
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, fine cuisine and views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern!
It’s hip! It’s laidback! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas.
Plum Fine Dining Restaurant is a night time venue with a sophisticated yet
intimate atmosphere. The food at PLUM is described best as “Mediterranean
Fine Dining experience…down to earth”, a festival of flavours and tastes,
rarely found nowadays. It is a hotel dining experience unlike any you've
ever had with an emphasis strictly on fresh and organic products.
Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort serves distinctive
cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala
Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give
you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth.
Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing
location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view…
Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire's Mile!
www.capesienna.com, fb@capesienna.com

VSET Modern Western Cuisine

VSET is a "restaurant at its extraordinary best". VSET, pronounced "Vi-Sate", in

Thai means "extraordinary".
It is the first 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 flare 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-flamed 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 fine wine list can add the ideal twist and a tantalizing
selection of desserts rounds off a full set of flavours. It is a restaurant
centered on the palate, but it is how all its attributes fit together that make
it a truly extraordinary place.
Open daily 11:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)89 727 0067, +66 (0)76 381159
The pier of Chalong Bay (next to Kan Eang @pier)
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76 Bar Drink & Dine Fusion/Western/Thai
A smart and stylish restaurant and bar with warm ambiance that has a homey
feel to it yet is a place to eat, drink and be seen, 76 Bar Drink & Dine offers a
relaxing occasion. Enjoy the sophisticated selection of cocktails such as the
Mojito and the Vodkatini and savour the diverse and delightful Fusion Thai
and Mediterranean cuisine and the fine wines from around the world.
The Carpaccio of Wagyu Beef with chanterelles, asparagus, rocket and
parmesan cheese and Sautéed Foie Gras on toasted brioche with vanilla
honey and balsamic strawberry are superb starters while the Roasted Duck
Breast served with mushroom risotto, peaches and Sichuan pepper jus and
Angus Tenderloin served with porcini mushroom, rosti and Sangiovase sauce
as equally satisfying entrées.
Top it all off with a delectable dessert! The passion fruit and mango bavaroise
with a rosa regale wine and watermelon granite as well as the perfect
combination of white chocolate mousse, peach and pineapple delight with a
glass of selected dessert wine offers harmonious delights with which to share.
Open daily 06:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343111
76 Bar Drink & Dine
www.thenappatong.com
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SILK Restaurant and Bar Thai
Indulge in some of the finest Thai cuisine, authentic traditional dishes that
blend the freshest ingredients in innovative recipes to provide succulent
tastes and unique textures. Top off the distinct culinary experience with a
luxurious and contemporary indoor seating arrangement of Thai artefacts
and long lanterns suspended from the ceiling or a sophisticated outdoor
seating of wooden tables and small pools, all with a view to the Andaman
Sea, and there's a sleek, stylish and silky evening to savour.
Delights at Silk Restaurant and Bar include Arharn Vang Jan Pised, an array
of items which include Phuket noodle-wrapped prawns, fresh spring rolls,
chicken in pandanas leaf and fish cakes and Yam Som O, pomelo salad with
tamarind dressing and crispy shallots. Chu Chi Pla, a rich red curry sauce
with white snapper fillets in coconut milk, Gaeng Phed Pe Yang and red
curry of roasted duck, pineapple, grapes, cherry tomatoes in coconut milk
are superb entrées to complement the starters.
Outstanding cuisine served in a tastefully decorated setting with excellent
service – smooth as Silk!
Open daily 07:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 338777 ext 680
Andara Resort and Villas, Kamala Beach Road
www.andarasilk.com
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Baluchi Indian
Baluchi is located in the heart of Patong and in Karon yet the relaxed
atmosphere of both restaurants with soft background Indian music,
creates a great ambience to relish a hearty meal with your family or to
entertain your friends or clients.
They take pride in using only authentic and fresh Indian spices, freshly
ground in their kitchen and fresh, not frozen, meat. Homemade paneer
(cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai
curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some
of the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. One
can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to
mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious
variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani.
Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island,
serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported
from India. Karon is open 18:30 to 23:30 except Saturdays.
Open daily 13:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 292526, +66 (0)76 284555
Horizon Beach Resort, Patong and Karon Soi 2 next to Karon Football Stadium
www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
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White Box Modern Mediterranean/Asian
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 offers 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 first floor.
Superlative dishes such as the Pan Fried Snowfish with Porcini and White
Truffle 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.
Open daily 17:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 346271, +66 (0)76 680410
Past Novotel Resort after Sunset Resort on the beach side
www.whiteboxphuket.com
Taste Restaurant Mediterranean/Pacific Rim

Taste Restaurant on Surin Beach offers a Mediterranean Pan-pacific 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 offer innovative creations: Black Crab Ravioli with
chive mousse, grilled sardines and Wing Bean Salad with bbq chili shrimp.
Fresh fish, which comes daily from the markets is served in a variety of ways
from the hot and tangy 3-spice fish, 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 fine 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.

Open Tues-Sun 12:00 till late | Tel: +66 (0)76 270090, +66 (0)87 886 6401
On Surin Beach, left from parking lot, 3 restaurants down
www.tastesurinbeach.com

Baan Yin Dee Fusion/International

Few destinations in the world can host an evening of enjoyment with

sophisticated flair 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 flare 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 stuffed 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.
Open daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-6 ext 5
Muean Ngern Road south end of Patong
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Patong Seafood International
Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant
was the first 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 finest
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 first 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.
Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 341244
Beach Rd, 200 metres north of Soi Bangla in Patong
www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai
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 different and continues the tradition of satisfying any
palate with their selected fresh seafood and local specialties.
Kan Eang@pier has the flexibility 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 offers a relaxing and pleasant dining
experience day or night. Enjoy a panoramic view of the yacht harbour
and close islands.
Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)83 173 1187, +66 (0)76 381212
The pier of Chalong Bay
www.kaneang-pier.com, kaneang-pier@hotmail.com
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Kantok Restaurant Thai
Kantok Restaurant offers 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 effort of doing so. It is beautifully
relaxing and an almost hypnotic way to enjoy the evening.
Open daily 11:30-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 370000
Burasari Patong Beach
www.burasari.com
Into the Sea Modern Logical Cuisine
Into the Sea, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Bon Island
established its reputation by offering modern Mediterranean cuisine and
a stunning panoramic view over the Andaman Sea.
Raising the bar higher, Chef Thomas Jakobi’s Modern Logical
Cuisine showcases his latest innovations in the form of new creative
interpretations of a cuisine that has both visual and textural appeal. The
taste and a focus on fresh, wholesome, local ingredients are paramount.
The wine program, created by our sommelier, Harry Haan, has been granted
the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the second year in a row.
After tasting literally hundreds of wines over the years we only approve a
handful for the consideration. We taste the bad wines, so you don’t have
to! We hope you get as much pleasure drinking our wines and eating our
food as we do!
Parking available directly at the restaurant. Please show this page at the
entrance gate.
Open Tues-Sat 18:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6
Evason Phuket & Bon Island, Rawai
www.evasonphuket.com, restitsm-phuket@sixsenses.com
The Siam Supper Club International
The Siam Supper Club is definitely 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 filling the
few empty spaces. One of the most interesting collections of sepia black
and whites remain true to this same time and place.
When one is at The Siam Supper Club, one has to give up the mantle
of tourist or visitor and for a brief time assume the rank of resident or...
Phuketian. For when you're at The Siam Supper Club you are well and
truly placed in a subtley lit and timbered comfort zone where a cocktail
is still a cocktail damn it, the wines are big and the fabulous food reminds
you of how things used to be. Ah! The tropics!
Big wines. Fabulous food. Great music.
Open daily 18:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 270936
Outside the gates of Laguna at Tinlay Place
www.siamsupperclub.com
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Da Vinci Italian
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-fired 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 offer unique tastes and texture combinations with the richness of
their flavours reflected 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 fillets of pork.
For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try
Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food.
Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574
Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawai
www.davinciphuket.com
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Salvatore
Cossu
Salvatore Cossu’s 80-year-old mother from
his native Sardinia in Italy is often the
inspiration for dishes at his award winning
Salvatore’s Restaurant in Phuket Town.
When did you come and live in Phuket? I came here 22 years ago from
my native Sardinia, in Italy after living in The Hague, the capital of Holland,
for four or five years where I opened an Italian restaurant, Costa Smeralda,
and a pizza/takeaway. Previously I’d undertaken a hotel management
course at the Hotel St Michel for three years in Lausanne, Switzerland,
before going to Holland. I visited Thailand four or five times on holiday
before deciding to come and live in Phuket. I liked the place.
When did you decide to become a chef and open your own restaurant?
About 38 years ago while working in Holland I decided I liked the job of
being a chef. When I came to Phuket I opened three restaurants in Patong:
Marco Polo in 1990, my first Cassanova in 1991 and the second Cassanova in
1995. Ten years ago I opened Salvatore’s Restaurant in Phuket Town.
Is your family involved in running the restaurant. Yes, Sombon helps
What changes in the business environment on Phuket have you out with many things in the restaurant.
noticed? The last year business was down by around 25 percent but I’m
optimistic that this year and next year will be better. Seventy percent of my What type of car do you drive? I have a Toyota Fortuner, although I’d
customers are Thais and around 30 percent a mixture of locals and tourists. prefer a Ferrari, of course. I like Formula 1. Sombon also has a Toyota.
Thai customers have become more open over the years. They trust me and What do you like most about living on Phuket? I like the Thai people.
will ask me to choose one of the five set menus we offer each day. This is now my home. And I like the weather – it’s great!
What other trends have you noticed? In the last 10 years I’ve noticed that How old are you and how long do you plan to keep working? I’m 60
Thai customers now almost always order wine rather than whisky or beer; years old. I plan to work for another five years in the restaurant business. I
they like the expensive wines which suit us as we stock mainly Italian and will definitely stay in Thailand but instead of going to Italy for one month a
French wines. Their favourite dishes are seafood and New Zealand lamb. year, I’ll go for two or three months to see my family.
I must be careful as Thai customers are very particular about everything
being very fresh. So what do you do in your spare time? I don’t have much spare time. I
once played golf but not any more. Now I intend to start going to the gym
Why do you think Salvatore’s Restaurant has been successful? Hard to lose some weight.
work. I do everything myself. I go to the market every day to buy fish
and meat and my wife and I buy all the vegetables and other ingredients Are you involved in any charitable work? Not directly, but each year I
ourselves. give a voucher to the Phuket International Women’s Club and I’ve helped
poor Thais who need food with some food from the restaurant from time
What is your favourite dish? I like a simple dish of spaghetti, fresh to time.
tomatoes and basil with some olive oil. I cook only with olive oil. No butter.
Many of my dishes come from my 80-year-old mother’s recipes. I go home With an Italian and two Thais in your family you must speak a number
to Sardinia every year to see her and my two brothers and three sisters and of languages. Yes, I speak seven languages: Italian, Thai, English, German,
bring back some of her recipes to serve in the restaurant. The recipes have Dutch, French and Spanish with some Portuguese and Greek. My daughter
a lot of fish, vegetables and also some specialist Sardinian dishes such as speaks Thai, Italian, English, French and some Japanese and my wife speaks
sardines, pork, rabbit and duck. Thai, English and Italian.

Where do you live on Phuket? We’ve lived in Kathu near the golf course What do you think the future holds for businesses like yours on
for 15 years in the same house. I like it there. There are only 30 or 40 villas. Phuket? I think business will improve over the next couple of years. I hope
It’s quiet. We have a very good life there. the next year will be better for everyone.

What about your family here in Phuket? I’ve been married to a Thai,
Sombon, for 17 years and we have a 16-year-old daughter, Monica, who’s
been at high school in Italy for two years and has another three years to For more information
go. She’s learning Italian but is also very interested in art of all kinds. I hope Salvatore’s Restaurant
she’ll go to university in Italy but she wants to go to America after finishing 15, 17 Rasada Road, Muang District, Phuket Town.
high school. I hope she changes her mind… Tel: +66 (0)89 871 1184 Website: www.salvatorestaurant.com.

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Tel: +66 (0)76 325006
424 Cherngtalay, Bangtao, Thalang, Phuket, 83110
Email: chadasaispa@yahoo.com. Website: www.chadasaispa.com Spa

Chadasai Spa
“Chada” is a Thai belief that when society ladies span the door they increase their
beauty at a spa. “Sai” means clear. Chadasai Spa fuses the two meanings into
an experience redolent in ancient Thai heritage. A new, tranquil, unpretentious
addition to Phuket ‘s spa scene.

masseuses seem to find muscles and bones previously missing in action. No

matter, after a stimulating body scrub and traditional oil massage, the Jasmine
Rice hot compresses, gently applied over the whole body carries the guest
into a time warp of silent appreciation of all things Thai spa. The spa has nine
very comfortable, white-wicker chairs with deep padding in Thai silk for foot
massages, a recognition of the popularity of this type of massage with Phuket’s
large tourist population. Aromatherapy and body scrubs are the most popular
body treatments.
Chadsai Spa is without pretension, very bright and spacious; quiet, despite
being on a busy road; totally relaxing and an excellent place to pause awhile
for a heavenly Thai spa experience where the idea of floating in your sleep truly
does exist.

Some treatments & packages at Chadasai Spa

Chadsai Spa Royal Thai Heritage Spa 4.5 hrs
Chadasai Signature Synchronized Massage by 4 Hands 4 hrs
Chada Retreat 4.5 hrs
Interior designer and owner Pimpinun Angkullbee has stamped her own Coconut Island 3 hrs
imprint on Phuket’s newest top line spa, Chadasai Spa, with its clean,
Sport Retreat 3 hrs
uncluttered décor based around large, white, light as air, Southern Thai silk
drapes that truly capture her vision of conjuring up a feeling of floating while Thai Heritage 3 hrs
in contented sleep. Opened in late January, and located along a wide road Spring Day 3.5 hrs
front in Cherng Talay, Thalang, an area with few spas, Chadasai Spa’s raison Heaven Touch 3 hrs
d’être is a clean and simple environment, reflecting Khun Pim’s own tastes as a
professional interior designer. Tropical Paradise 4.5 hrs
Day Dream Delight 3 hrs
Guests are shown into a reception area of white painted concrete floor, silk
drapes and simple wooden furnishings. Massage oils called Anti-stress, Relaxing, Andaman Sunrise 2 hrs
Jasmine Rice, Green Tea, Lemongrass and Energizing are offered as are body Sunset on Your Mind 2 hrs
scrub creams of the same names, plus Mandarin Orange and Coconut Butter. Foot Spa Sets 2 hrs
The foot cleaning room is a spacious revelation, resembling the inside of a
Sultan’s tent with its white, Southern Thai silk drapes gently floating above,
along walls and across open doorways.
Spas treatments range from two hour foot spa sets, including manicure,
pedicure, scrubs, mask, massage, an aromatic milk bath and nail polish; the
three hour “Sport Retreat” sport,
herbal ball and cucumber fresh mask
treatment to the four hour “Chadsai
Signature Synchronized Massage by 4
Hands.” They may seem like long spas,
but the standard of treatment makes
them pass all-too-quickly.
A choice of waist high, or floor
massage mattresses in simple, but
comfortable single and couples Location
treatment rooms are offered, as are To To Airport
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outdoor spa baths. An alfresco shower gu
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between body scrub and oil massage is
a stimulating change from the normal.
The quietly efficient, orderly and Chadasai Spa Srisoonthorn Rd. To Paklok
discrete masseuses are from Phuket
and trained by the spa’s own personnel. Lotus
A three hour massage passes in a Cherngtalay To Surin Beach To Phuket City
dream of blissful relaxation, expelling all
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Sukko Cultural Spa
Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My first feeling when I stepped through the impressive
gates of the Sukko spa was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in
traditional Thai style and the spa design, influenced by the ancient Siamese capital, creates
a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind.
Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My
first feeling when I stepped through
the impressive gates of the Sukko spa
was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are
dressed beautifully in traditional Thai
style and the spa design, influenced by
the ancient Siamese capital, creates a
haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I
had left all my troubles behind.
Chilled out by the soothing background
music, my mind was filled with a
peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the
warm traditional welcome (again from
Sukko culture) of the ‘Flower Floating
Ritual’ – similar to ‘Loy Kratong’, where
the idea is to float away past stresses
and wish for luck and joy from that
moment on.
A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certified Thai Herbalist
and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is offered at Sukko, in packages
lasting from 2 hours to 4 hours. Each package has a specific purpose and can
be selected to suit your lifestyle or the way you feel on the day. These herbal
recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are
totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the
herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your
treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be.
I was pampered with the ‘All-Soother’ package, a 2 1/2 hour experience that
left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This four-treatment combination began
with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric
Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub
was followed by a traditional Thai massage, the pressure applied gently but
firmly. "Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?" my therapist
asked me from time to time. “Mmm… perfect…” were the only responses
that seemed to suit how I felt. My last step, which came all too soon, was the
Thai Herb Purifying Facial Treatment, using creams and herbs that left my face
feeling smooth and glowing – and even looked good enough to eat!
Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique concept:
"Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Element". For those who want to
exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fitness opportunities,
including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self
stretching), a traditional Thai exercise or, for
something more strenuous, try ‘Muay Thai
Chaiya’, a traditional and effective art of self-
defense. Parents who come to Sukko to relax
can leave their kids at Suk Zon Kid's Club,
where they will enjoy with a variety of fun yet
safe activities.
Sukko Spa, one of Phuket’s most luxurious spas,
is located on Chaofa Road just 30 minutes from
Phuket International Airport, 10 minutes from
Phuket Town, 30 minutes from Kata or Karon
Beach and 20 minutes from Patong Beach. It
is creatively designed in a contemporary Thai
style, set amongst 15 rai (6 acres) of luxuriously
landscaped tropical forest.
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Open daily 09:00 – 22:00 hrs.
Tel: +66 (0)76 263222, +66 (0)76 264533
5/10 Chaofa-West Rd., Thumbon Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Phuket 83100
Email: sukko@sukkospa.com Website: www.sukkospa.com
“The Best Spa In Southeast Asia”
Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa
Relaxing Pleasure 150 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Serenity Aromatherapy Body Massage, Stimulating Foot
Massage, Tea for Time.
Heaven of Silk 180 min
The particles of Thai silk powder are so small that they can be easily
absorbed through the skin, helping to nourish and maintain it completely.
This is a four-step treatment with Royal Thai Silk Body Mask, Wild Honey Milk
Floral Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Spa and Tea
for Time.
Celebrity’s Secret 180 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Herbal Salt Body Scrub, Floral Milk Bath, Aromatherapy Body
Massage, Exclusive Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Floral Body Spray, Herbal
Tea and Healthy Snack.
Luxurious Desire 240 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Wild Honey Milk Bath, Jasmine
Night Aromatherapy, Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment,
Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time
Romance Holiday Half Day
Creating the ultimate love space for each other is a magical essence of love
that will be a delightful reminder of your romantic holiday in Phuket.
Start with a traditional “Sukko” culture and be welcome by “Flower Floating
Ritual” : Float away the past stress and plan for the new bliss; “Thai Floral
Water Greeting Ritual” Delightful ritual to wish you luck and joy; “Thai Element
for Time Drink”; Balance the “Lom” – Wind Element, Spa consultation for “Love
Celebration Package“: Steam & Jacuzzi Service, Golden Sugar Body Scrub,
Rose of Love Aromatic Bath, Siam Jasmin Aromatherapy Body Massage,
Exclusive Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Thai Floral Water Body Spray, Relax
with Tea for Time and Healthy Snack, including of Dinner “Seafood Basket”
with Wine at the Suk Savoey Restaurant.
Location
Kwang Rd.
To Phuket Town
To Chalong
To Airport Chao-fa West Rd.
SUKKO SPA
Big-C Central
Island Furniture &
The Courtyard
Festival
To Kathu
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 Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.
Tel: +66 (0)76 271233
10/2 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83100
Website: www.lemongrasshouse.com
Lemongrass House
To 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.
Bobby Duchowny studied aromatherapy – a healing art that promotes
massage, when combined with specific 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 offering 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.
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“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 different scents at different 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.
Location
To Laguna Hotels
To Bypass Rd. To Phuket
Lemongrass City
SURIN BEACH
House Lemongrass
CHALONG House
1 CIRCLE
To Tha Reua 2
To Kata To
CHERNGTALAY Chalong
Pier
To Kamala To Rawai
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Tel: +66 (0)76 236663, +66 (0)76 236056

Spa 367/63-64 Yaowaraj Rd., Muang, Phuket 83100

Email: info@theroyalspa.com Website: www.theroyalspa.com

The Royal Spa

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

The Royal Spa and Health Club Some treatments & packages at The Royal Spa
Prices range from 1,200 to 6,500 Baht
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 The Royal Ayurvedic Massage 90 min
with the sweet fruity scents that fill the air, the being is enticed into a flowing
stillness of body and mind. Ayurvedic Massage or Abhyanga is a full body massge with medicated oils
to balance specific conditions.
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 Hot Stone Massage 90 min
Management Company. With an excellent reputation in the spa development
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Health Club offers a distinctly personal experience. stones to make you feel deeply relaxed, allowing you to let go of all the
stress that is held within your body.
Of the signature treatments, the Royal Stone Therapy is one that is particularly
interesting. The Hot Stone massage technique, founded 5000 years ago, uses The Royal Signature package 4 hrs
black volcanic stones, which are heated and placed on the body, producing a
The Royal Honey Body Treatment (scrub and wrap)
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Tel: +66 (0)76 381010-7
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Email: reservations-phuket-spa@sixsenses.com Website: www.evasonphuket.com Spa

Six Senses Spa

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FOUNDATION RACE DAY Photo by Phuket Best Event

The Phuket Community Foundation celebrated the success of

its 2011 Race Day Fundraiser, held at Laguna Phuket on Sunday
January 23.
While the bean-counters were still at work, PCF Director
Janyaporn Morel said, "We know that income from donors and
sponsors, and from the public on the day, was well over 800,000
baht. That's a big number for us.
"We had more than 30 sponsors for the event. We were
overwhelmed by their generosity. I'd like to thank in particular
Laguna Phuket for giving us such a wonderful venue, Dream
Gallery for sponsoring the entire duck race, and our top prize
donors, Silolona, Banyan Tree and Wahoo."
Apart from the duck race, PCF Race Day featured dragon boat
races, a kayak race and a cardboard box race for children.

Photo by Phuket Best Event

On stage, the crowd - estimated to be about 1,500 - were

entertained by songs from a schoolchildren's choir, a magic
show, several dance shows and a duckling costume contest for
small children.
"The feedback we had was overwhelmingly positive," said Ms
Morel. "We're very grateful to all who supported us, and to
everyone who came to enjoy the fun. We look forward to doing
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FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN THAILAND
Potential foreign investors in the Kingdom of Thailand should have an
overview understanding of the legal structures of various entities in addition
to their business knowledge in order to ensure their business methods and
dealings are supported by knowledge of the basic differences of entities. In
this article we would like to give an overview of business organizations which
exist in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Business in Thailand can be widely conducted in the following forms:
Limited Liability Company:
In Thailand, the most common structure for conducting business is a
limited liability company. A limited liability company, by law, is regarded as a
juristic person with the right to own property (although with restrictions to
ownership of real property for most limited liability companies with a majority
foreign ownership) to and carry on business under its name. Limited liability
companies have liabilities with respect to third parties which is separate from
the individual liability of its shareholders. Shareholder liability in a limited
liability company is limited to the value of an individual shareholder’s unpaid
share capital. A limited liability company could be used for example for real
estate business.
Public Company:
A public company is an entity incorporated for the purpose of offering shares
to the public. The liability of shareholders is limited to the amount of the
capital which remains unpaid on the shares held by them. The purpose of
offering shares of the public company and the liability limit of its share holders
must be clearly and specifically stated in the memorandum of association. As
a public company receives money by offering its shares to the public a public
company could be a preferred form of business for major enterprises or for
companies which want to achieve fast growths in new economies.
Partnerships:
Unregistered Ordinary Partnerships:
An ordinary partnership is based on a contractual relationship between
two or more persons to jointly invest and undertake a business with a view
of sharing profits and loss derived wherefrom. All partners in an ordinary
partnership are jointly and without limit, liable for all obligations of the
partnership. The unregistered ordinary partnership could be used for various
businesses but is not the preferred business form for real estate as it is not
entitled to own property.
Registered Ordinary Partnerships:
An ordinary partnership can become incorporated as a juristic person by
registering with the Minister of Commerce. A registered ordinary partnership
is entitled to own property and is taxed as a corporate entity.
Limited Partnerships:
A limited partnership is a juristic person consisting of two groups of partners
one of which comprises those whose liabilities are limited to the capital
contributed and the other comprises those who are jointly and without limit,
liable for all of the partnership’s obligations. Only an unlimited partner can
manage a limited partnership. If a limited liability partner participates in the
management, then he becomes an unlimited liability partner.
Joint Venture/Consortium:
Joint Venture:
An unincorporated joint venture is a contractual relationship between two or
more parties, one of which must be a juristic person. It is generally organized
to conduct a particular business project within a limited period. The joint
venture is not recognized as a juristic entity under the Civil and Commercial
Code. However, it is recognized under the Revenue Code. A joint venture
could be used for example for projects in the real estate sector.
Consortium:
A consortium is also a contractual relationship between two or more parties.
The distinction from a joint venture is that each party to a consortium
maintains its separate identity relating to the business and is responsible for
its own profits or losses. The consortium is not recognized as a legal entity
under Thai law.
Branch of a Foreign Company:
Where a foreign company has a contract with a Thai government agency
or a private organization to carry out a business project in Thailand, the
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foreign company may choose to perform such a project through a branch
office. However, if the nature of the business falls within any of the restricted
categories of the Foreign Business Act, a permit will be required before
commencing the business activities. A branch office is regarded as the
same legal entity as its head office. The head office, therefore, will be held
responsible for all liabilities of the branch in Thailand.
Representative Office:
A representative office is considered as a non-trading office which is not
permitted to conduct business with a view of profit. It is merely for the
purpose of serving its head office overseas for the provision of information.
Regional Office:
A regional office is also considered as a non-trading office which is not
permitted to conduct business with a view of profit. The regional office is
a business organization established by a multinational company for the
following purposes;
(a) Coordinating among branches or affiliates in the same region;
(b) Controlling the operation of branches or affiliates situated in the same
region on behalf of the parent company; and
(c) Giving advice and services such as training of personnel, financial
management, marketing control and sale promotion strategies, product
development and research and development.
Sole proprietorship:
A sole proprietorship is normally a small business, as sole proprietorships are
owned by a single person. The owner is solely responsible and liable for all
obligations and liabilities of the sole proprietorship,. Sole proprietorships are
not registered with the Ministry of Commerce.
Conclusion
Most foreign investors look at limited liability companies as their preferred
method of investment, but perhaps don’t consider or are not familiar with
the alternative modes of legal entity. It is certainly worth being familiar with
the options, so that any choice can be made on an informed basis, and not
necessarily following the majority for the sake of familiarity.
The Author of this article is Sebastian Kunz, Senior Associate at Limcharoen
Hughes & Glanville (Phuket) sebastian@limcharoen.com
Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Phuket)
T: +66 (0) 7634 2882-4 F: +66 (0) 7634 2885
E: Phuket@Limcharoen.com
Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Bangkok)
T: +66 (0) 2635 5071-3 F: +66 (0) 2635 5074
E: Bangkok@Limcharoen.com
Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Samui)
T: +66 (0) 7724 6185 - 7 F: +66 (0) 7724 6188
E: Samui@Limcharoen.com
Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Ho Chi Minh City)
T: +84 862 917 000 F: +84 862 916 999
E: HoChiMinhCity@Limcharoen.com
Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville (Bali)
T: +62 361 727 114 F: +62 361 727 486
E: Bali@Limcharoen.com
www. limcharoen.com
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Location
Green Hill Villas near PIA. Day School location has been carefully selected
to complement the lifestyle of families wishing to live in Phuket. Living
opposite Phuket International Academy Day School means lengthy school
runs are a thing of the past. The convenient location also means that trips to
the Airport, Nai Yang Beach, Blue Canyon golf courses, Ton Sai waterfall and
local markets are all within a 10 minute drive

Price Range
Green Hill Villas near PIA. Day School range from 16.5 to 18.7 million Baht

Concept
Green Hill Villas near PIA. Day School is a small development of 4 bedroom
villas. All villas are finished to international standards with choice materials
used throughout. Each villa has a generous garden, infinity swimming pool
and various options are available. About The Developers
“Green Hill Villas Phuket” is a project under construction by the “Force
Design & Space Construction Company”, a company that has experience with “High Living”
“Experience a villas constructed for foreigners and relax in a luxury Thai- for foreigners in Phuket. Force Construction company has expertise in design,
Bali style villa. All areas of the house are perfect for living with a beautifully construction and selection of suitable materials, all of which emphasize the
designed gardens, a beautiful view of mountains and nature while being natural beauty of the environment.
very private. All this “Uniquely harmonious Living” is what you can get from
the “Green Hill Villas Phuket”

Contacts
Sales Office
Opposite to PIA Day School, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Tel: +66 (0)8 1396 9307 (English) +66 (0)8 7 468 0580 (Russia)
Email: forcepkt@yahoo.com www.greenhillvillasphuket.com

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Location
Located 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 Range
Beachfront 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 offer
both Thai contemporary design and new modern design. New launch on
41 condos with a fantastic sea view. Furniture package can be offered to all
units.
Design & Construction
Krabi Sunset offers 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 Developer
Krabi 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.
Management
Krabi 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.

Contacts
Krabi Sunset Properties Group
Tel: +66 (0) 8 1797 3401, +66 (0) 8 1968 3140 Fax: +66 (0) 7581 8121
Email: yoon@krabisunset.com, krister@krabisunset.com
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Location
Karon Butterfly Condominium is located on the hills that surround Karon,
only 400 metres from the beach and shopping areas. Within a few minutes,
you can reach restaurants, entertainment centres and the beautiful beaches
of Patong, Kata and Kata Noi. There are also three golf courses within a short
driving distance.

Price Range
The company can offer to the customer a variety of apartment sizes and
prices
Flower studio apartment start from 2.4m Baht and Butterfly apartment, from
1 to 2 bedrooms, start from 4.2m Baht.
one bedroom (some unit in open plan) with garden or balcony. Behind the
Concept bedroom is located the bathroom with shower toilet and sink. To access the
Karon Butterfly Condominium combines Italian and Thai design, creating a first and second floor apartments there is a staircase leading to the covered
modern style that reflects the best of the two cultures. gangway. The flower studio has sea-view or garden-view.

Specification About The Designers

At the end of February 2010, the first phase of the project was completed: The Italian Studio Tecnico Associato Architetti Rubelli e Gussago (segreteria@
Building F with 9 apartments on the ground floor all with exclusive gardens. architettirubelliegussago.it) has worked together with Thai architects SRYT
The first floor units all have a balcony where you have the possibility to install ikon STUDIO (sryt@windowslive.com) to design the project. See www.
a jacuzzi aromotherapy. The second floor units have, over the balcony, the architettirubelliegussago.it for details of other projects undertaken.
possibility to have an exclusive roof area. The second phase of the project,
Building G where there will be 6 apartments all have the following facilities
- 300 sqm swimming pool with jacuzzi, fitness and wellness centre. At the
end of January, begining of February 2011, building "G" was completed. In
our project, "Karon Butterfly", it was thought to accomplish in building "E", a
different type of apartment called "Flower Studio". They are apartments on
three levels, from 35 to 57 square metres and consist of a kitchen corner with

Contacts
SUER Real Estate Co., Ltd
Patak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100
Tel/Fax: +66 (0) 8 6471 3791 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 1892 0247
Pok 089 973 1863 Email: sales@karonbutterfly.com
Gianluca 084 923 2953 Email: margianlu@hotmail.it
Website: www.karonbutterfly.com

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Location
Located in quiet, natural surroundings in an historical area of Phuket near
Layan and Bangtao beaches, the 14 secluded single-story private homes are
akin to a collection of artworks – lovingly designed to offer a sanctuary of
peace and inspiration.
Price Range
Starting price from 4.99 Million Baht.
Concept
Wings is a creative boutique collection of one-bedroom pool villas especially
suited to trendy singles and couples wanting a private, modern abode.
Space
The homes each cover 137 square metres (sqm) with at least half of the area
dedicated to outdoor living, including a 23.48sqm roof terrace – large enough
to easily accommodate a big table with a sun umbrella and deck chairs.
The covered parking area for Wings residents provides enough shaded space
for one car per unit and is set away from the homes to minimize disturbances.
Residents then walk down a pathway to their private villa entrances.
Privacy is complete once inside each compact Wings compound, where the
elongated 17.6m x 8m arrangement offers a very spacious and functional
living environment; separating the living area, bedroom and bathroom, but
keeping them well lit with natural light.
The bathroom’s skylight is an novel yet practical feature, which keeps the
space well lit with sunlight.
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Set in the garden surrounded by a high wall, the 15sqm swimming pool can
be directly accessed from the living area, through full-length sliding glass
doors.
About the Developer
The Twovillas Group namesake comes from the union of talented architects,
interior designer, and property experts. Confident in their vision to create
stylish yet practical private pool residences. The Twovillas Group is a team of
creative, forward-thinking property developers with a 20-year track record
of experience and who have so far created 19 residential environments in
Phuket's Naiharn, Bangtao, and Panwa Bay coastal area.
Management
The villa rental and management is professionally-run by The Two Villas
Holiday management team, ensuring home owners and visitors consistently
receive high standards of service.
Contacts
Place & Space Co., Ltd.
100/1000 Moo 5, Rassada, Muang, Phuket 83000
Tel: +66 (0) 8 3595 5255, +66 (0) 7626 1999
Fax: +66 76 261541
Email: wings_salesco@twovillas.com
Website: www.twovillas.com

Location
Situated 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 Range
Prices 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 offers 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 infinity pool with a Thai pavilion. The endless sandy beach
on the beachfront side offers privilege and privacy. Lé Kiri is where family
members can enjoy a broad range of tropical and water sport activities all
year round.
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LE'KIRI
“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 fittings are used throughout.
About The Developers
The 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.
Management
Lé 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.
Contacts
Lé Kiri
Tel: +66 (0) 8 1618 7808, +66 (0) 8 1310 1837
Fax: +66 (0) 7635 6245
Email: ekaraj@lekiri.com, info@lekiri.com
Website: www.lekiri.com
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Banyan 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 Range
Banyan 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 fixed 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.
Benefits
The owners will receive 60 days complimentary use of their property every
year and are also entitled to the Exchange Programme and membership to
the exclusive Banyan Tree Residence Club, which gives privileges at other
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts worldwide. At Banyan Tree Residences
Phuket, the owners will also receive a complimentary Golf Club Membership
at Laguna Phuket Golf Club.
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Design & Construction
Banyan 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
influence, 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 Developer
Laguna 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.
Management
Banyan 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 affluent
travelers with premier resort experience and
the highest standards of service.
*This special promotion is applicable to new
sales of completed properties only and is not
available for previously purchased properties.
Laguna Property reserves the right to review
and approve applications by its sole means
while also reserving the right to change the
terms of this special without prior notice.
Contacts
Banyan Tree Residences
390/1 Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Tel: +66 (0) 7636 2333
Fax: +66 (0) 7636 2334-5
Email: residences@banyantree.com
Website: www.banyantreeresidences.com
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Location About The Developers

An exclusive residential option idyllically situated amidst lush verdant Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited, an organization
landscaping and only 5 minutes from Bangtao Beach. Laguna Village offers internationally recognised by investors and tourists alike as a responsible
five distinctive waterfront properties: Deluxe Residences, Laguna Residences, developer whose interests combine hotels and real estate with an emphasis
Deluxe Townhomes, Laguna Townhomes and Laguna Village Villas. on quality and environmental protection.

Price Range Management

The total area available is from 229 to 1,600 sqm with prices ranging from 13.9
to 55+ million Baht.
Benefits
Villa owners receive complimentary membership to Laguna Phuket Golf
Club, plus Residents’ Privilege card to access the facilities of all seven Laguna
Phuket hotels and villas. Laguna Village provides resort management and
owners also have the option to place their villa into the optional rental pool
programme.
Laguna Village’s rental program is managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group,
who specialize in the planning, development, management and marketing
of full service resort hotels, condominium resorts and vacation ownership
resorts throughout the Asia Pacific region.
*This special promotion is applicable to new sales of completed properties only
and is not available for previously purchased properties. Laguna Property reserves
the right to review and approve applications by its sole means while also reserving
the right to change the terms of this special without prior notice.

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

Contacts
Laguna Property Centre, Canal Village
390/1, Moo 1, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Tel: +66 (0) 7636 2333
Fax: +66 (0) 7636 2334-5
Email: property@lagunaproperty.com
Websites: www.lagunavillage.com

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 NAI HARN BAAN-BUA
Location
Baan 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 offer various
activities along the pier and surrounding areas including banks, restaurants,
shops and local markets. 40 mins from Phuket airport.
Price Range
Baan-Bua prices range from 29 to 49.9 million Baht and Baan-Pattama from
7.6 to 18.9 million Baht.
Concept
With high international construction quality and standards, the villas are set in
a spacious lush tropical landscape offering 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 & Space
By combining traditional Thai-Balinese architecture, the villa design takes full
advantage of the surrounding environment and natural weather elements
whilst offering all the conveniences of modern living. The result is a natural
tropical, relaxing villa to call home – designed with your specifications.
Baan-Bua: This project offers various design and land lot sizes. We can tailor
make your dream by working together on design specifications to add that
personal touch. Land areas ranging from 868 to 1,979 sqm with the house
areas ranging from 450 sqm.
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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 Developer
With 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 & Management
Nai Harn Baan-Bua is managed by All About Residences Co. Ltd, which
maintains an on-site office. A wide selection of rental villas from 1 to 4
bedrooms are available for rent. The property management services are on
offer to fit all residents’ requirements, including 24-hour security, common
area maintenance and all aspects of individual residential services and
maintenance.
The Legal Package
Nai Harn Baan-Bua offer both freehold and leasehold options.
Contacts
Nai Harn Baan-Bua Development
24/28 Moo 1, T. Rawai, A. Muang Phuket 83130
Tel: +66 (0) 7638 8136, +66 (0) 7628 9261-3
Fax: +66 (0) 7638 8103 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 9871 3773
Email: info@naiharnbaanbua.com Website: www.naiharnbaanbua.com
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Location Design & Construction

Malaiwana 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 Range
From USD 3 million.
Concept
Malaiwana 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 five
star resort.
Space
Malaiwana 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 infinity 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 infinity pool.
With finished units available for viewing one can quickly see the outstanding
finishing quality of these properties which are completed to extremely high
standards.
About The Developer
Malaiwana Park Development Company comprises professionals with
extensive development experience in Phuket including Royal Phuket Marina,
Surin Heights, and Malaiwana Headland Estates.
Management
Malaiwana is managed by Phuket’s leading luxury property management
company, CB Richard Ellis.
Customisation
Interiors are designed to suit individual taste. From traditional tropical to pure
minimalist or an eclectic mix of various styles, you can choose the finishes
you prefer. In-house architects can assist with personal choices or Malaiwana
can work together with the owners’ choice of interior designer.

Contacts
Malaiwana Park Development Co. Ltd.
Mobile: +66 (0)76 316225
Email: info@malaiwana.com
Website: www.malaiwana.com

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Location
Kata 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 finest restaurants on the
island.
Price Range
34 Sky Villas ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms. All have their own infinity
swimming pools and completely uninterrupted sunset views. Prices start
from 32 million Baht.
Concept
Kata 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.
Space
Between 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
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and offer 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 Developer
The 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
Pacific. The architect is the award winning Original Vision and the interiors are
designed by celebrity interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE.
Management
Kata Rocks will be offering 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.
Contacts
Kata Rocks Co., Ltd
Tel: +66 (0) 7628 4750
Email: info@katarocks.com
Website: www.katarocks.com
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Designer Homes from 7.7m THB
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!
Priceless Gem! Starting 23m THB
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.
Family Homes from 7.5m THB
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!

Great Investment from 2.7m THB
KAMALA : Conveniently situated within
Kamala's hillside yet only walking distance to the
Kamala Beach, this new investment opportunity
offers a fresh new design concept that prioritizes
green space and healthy living.
Care for a Swing? from 3.7m THB
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...
Hillside Sea Views from 2.9m THB
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!

Karon Apartments from 4.9m THB
KARON : Located within a residential area on
the slopes of Karon, these excessively large
apartments offers both convenience and
tranquility at an affordable price.
Modern Sea View Home from 22m THB
PATONG : These modern attached homes offer
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!
First Khao Lak Condo from 1.9m THB
KHAO LAK : This is the first foreign freehold
condominium project located in Khao Lak, at
only 180 metres from the beach and set within a
tourist area offering convenience and potentially
up to 20% rental returns annually.

Lushful Development from 4m THB
KHAO LAK : Located in Khao Lak, this beautiful
project offers 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...
Our Information Centre
KATA : 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.
Our Property Booth, Central
PHUKET CITY : Do visit us at our booth in Central
(2nd floor 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.

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Property Sales Email: info@lynxmgmt.com

Website: www.phuket-villas.com

Villa 20m THB Villa 19.8m THB Villa 25.5m 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.
KOH KEAW : Large 5-bedroom family pool
villa in the Woodlands community, close to the
British International School and marinas. It is
spacious with a well-designed layout creating a
superb blend of comfort and stylish living.
BANGTAO : 3 bedrooms with en-suite
bathrooms, maid's room, infinity pool, garden
and sala, covered parking for 2 cars. The L-shaped
villas offer complete privacy with garden and
pool views from every part of the villa.

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NAITHORN : Exclusive, custom designed villas
developed to integrate seamlessly with the
topography of the north west hills of Phuket.
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LOCH PALM : A single storey villa beside the
fairways of Loch Palm Golf Course. Lots of space
with a spacious sun terrace and landscaped
gardens. 4 bedrooms with en-suite bath with 850
sqm of usable area and 1600 sqm of land area.
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.

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CAPE PANWA : 3-bedroom villa located in an
elevated position close to Cape Panwa and only
10 minutes from Phuket Town. Access to a small
quiet beach is 500 metres.Term: Short & long term
rental.
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2 Bedrooms from 25,000 THB
RAWAI : A modern 2 bed ground floor 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 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.

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CAPE PANWA : 3 bedroom villas in a beach front
location with unsurpassed ocean views. Shared
18 m pool and set in delightful tropical gardens.
Peaceful and convenient Cape Panwa location.
Term: Short & Long Term.
RAWAI : A spacious 3-bed villa located just a
few minutes from Rawai & Nai Harn beaches.
Bright and airy modern accommodation with
garden and swimming pool in a walled garden.
Term: Short & Long Term.
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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Website: www.phuket-villas.com Property Sales

Villa 15.8m THB
NAI HARN : Pool villa located minutes from Nai
Harn Beach. The total living area is 394 sqm
with a total land area of 808 sqm. There are 2
bedrooms with a guest cottage and a lot with
mature manicured gardens and trees.
Condominium from 3.4m THB
PATONG : Seven storey modern boutique
condominiums located just 500 m from the
beach. Features studios and 1 to 3 bedroom
apartments at an affordable price. Facilities are
comprised of a swimming pool, fitness centre.
Condominium from 32m THB
KATA : Luxury condominium located on the
west coast, right on the oceanfront, facing
stunning and uninterrupted sunset views of the
Andaman Sea. The site is between Kata & Karon
Beach. Excellent holiday homes and villa rentals.

Villa 30 m THB Condominium 10m THB Condominium from 4.6m THB

KATA : Located above beautiful Kata Bay and
surrounded by landscaped gardens. Privately
owned 3 bedroom luxury villa built in the traditional
Thai style, 10 min walk from one of the island's best
beaches, close to restaurants and hotels.
CAPE PANWA : Furnished 2 bedroom sea view
freehold condo, in excellent condition and is 100
m with double balcony. Top floor corner unit with
the best view. There is a wide array of facilities such
as swimming pools, gym, kids clubs and play areas.
PATONG : Own the nearest residence to Patong
beachfront and enjoy superb facilities: rooftop
infinity edge pool, lagoon style swimming pool,
excellent restaurant and bar. 10% guarantee
return, fully furnished, foreign free hold.

Mai Khao, Phuket 6.5m THB/Rai Mai Khao, Phuket 7m THB/Rai Near Phuket Town 23m THB
SEA VIEW BEACH FRONT GENTLE SLOPING LAND
6-2-10 rai 300 Rai (frontage 384 m) 2-3-02 Rai
(Chanote title) (Chanote title) (Chanote title)

Koh Lhoan 4.5m THB/Rai Baan Don, Phuket 8m THB Patong, Phuket 4 m THB
BEACH FRONT FLAT LAND SEA VIEW LAND
14-3-84 Rai 3-0-8.3 Rai 0-0-50 Rai
(Upgrading to Chanote title) (Chanote title) (Nor Sor 3 Gor)

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Property Rentals
Apartment from 200,000 THB/month
KATA : 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom seaview
apartment (414 sqm) fully furnished and has
private 12 metre lap pool. It has large open
terraces, expansive living areas using quality
materials and natural finishes.
Beachfront Villas from 180,000 THB/month
KATA NOI : New 3 storey fully furnished modern
beachfront town home having 3 bedrooms and
4 bathrooms plus a private pool. Only 30 metres
to Kata Noi Beach.
Villa 100,000 THB/month
BANGTAO : Contemporary Thai Style villa (800
sqm) , fully furnished having 3 bedroom and 4
bathroom plus maid's quarter, private swimming
pool and large garden.
Villas from 150,000 THB/month
BANGTAO : This is Thai style with contemporary
modern interior design. The villa has been
designed to combine the function of a modern
home with an easy flow between indoor and
outdoor, enabling open living. Fully staffed.
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Apartment from 120,000 THB/month
KATA : This seaview two-bedroom condo
is situated in an award-winning residential
development. The 226 sq.m living area includes
a large balcony overlooking the shared infinity
pool and Kata Bay. The unit is furnished.
Villas 15,000 THB/night
KALIM : This charming 2 bedroom beach villa
with a spectacular view of Patong Bay is laid out
on 2 spacious floors set in a gated and walled
environment. It has a private beach area in a
lush garden setting.
Seaview villa from 200,000 THB/month
SURIN : 4 bedroom fully furnished tropical
modern design pool villa overlooking Bangtao
Bay in a gated secured development. Long term
preferred. Maid service included.
Beachfront Villas from 450,000 THB/month
YAMU CAPE : Situated on the east coast of
Phuket with stunning vistas and superb sea
views. The six bedroom villa is also ideal for
hosting private events and functions such as
beach weddings.
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Apartment from 110,000 THB/month
KATA : This is a fully furnished 2 bedrooms
apartment (210 sqm) in a 5 Star development
having stunning ocean views in all bedrooms.
The apartment comes with private car park and
it has direct beach access.
Apartments from 4,000 THB/night
KALIM : Fully furnished 131.38 sqm 2 bedroom
seaview apartment with Jacuzzi terrace, 2
private bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and fully
fitted kitchen.
Apartment from 190,000 THB
BANGTAO : This is a 2 bedroom beachfront
boutique service apartment offering luxury sea
view residences with absolute beach frontage
at the southern end of Bang Tao Beach.
Apartment 45,000 THB/month
BANGTAO : New 1 bedroom (75 sqm) in a 5
star resort. The unit has fully fitted kitchen,
furnished with modern furnitures, internet and
cable provided. Common pool, sauna & spa,
fitness gym and restaurant available.
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Ocean View Apartment 8.5m THB
KATA BEACH : Luxurious fully furnished one
bedroom 85 sqm apartment with stunning
ocean views overlooking Kata Beach. Walk to
the beach.
Walk to the Beach 19.5m THB
KATA BEACH : Situated a few paces from
the beach on a west facing site overlooking
Kata Beach, this spacious 210 sqm 2 bedroom
apartment offers uninterrupted sunset views of
the Andaman Sea.
The Heights Penthouse 55m THB
KATA : A fabulous 420 sqm duplex Penthouse
unit on the very top row of the Heights
development is available for private resale.
Incomparable views. Over 5M Baht of luxurious
furnishings included.
Kata Noi Beachfront 22.5m THB
KATA NOI : If you like Kata Noi beach this 3 level
3 bedroom townhome directly on the beach is
perfect. Only 2 remaining units.
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Affordable Sea View 5.9m THB
KARON : Spacious one bedroom sea view
condo overlooking Karon Bay. Modern and well
kept building with large swimming pool and
jacuzzi. Priced to sell and a must see!
Stunning Ocean Views 10.9m THB
RAWAI : 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 floor of a
7 storey building.
The Heights Resale 25m THB
KATA : Stunningly beautiful 2 bedroom 2
bathroom 220 sqm B unit with the coveted
foreign freehold title available for private resale.
Fully furnished. Great investment and rental
property.
Istana Estate from US$ 4.2m THB
NAI THON BEACH : Each of the 19 palatial
residencwes at Istana Phuket is a one-of-a-kind
architectural masterpiece strategically nestled
on large land plots ranging from 1,550 sqm to
3,527 sqm. Ultimate quality.
Property Sales
Beachfront Living 8.9m THB
KATA : Very large, light and bright one bedroom
condo at The Aspasia for resale. Corner unit with
many upgrades and extended living area out
to the terrace. Only 100 meters to Kata Beach.
Motivated seller.
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 infinity pool
offering breathtaking sea views.
The Heights Resale 21.5m THB
KATA : 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 195 sqm foreign
freehold C unit available for private resale.
Wonderful ocean views, fully furnished and
ready to move right in.
Absolute Beachfront US$ 7.9m THB
CAPE YAMU : This majestic oceanfront villa with
private beach sits on a vast 5,000 sqm lot and
is an ideal family or holiday home. Nestled on
a peninsula on the East coast's most exclusive
development at Cape Yamu.
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Exquisite Home 99m THB
KATA : A very special home set on a hillside with
stunning ocean views. This beautiful property
features 5 bedrooms plus 2 study rooms, a
therapy room, sauna, purpose-built wine cellar
as well as an elevator.
Oceanfront Villa 97m THB
KAMALA : A unique setting on a spectacular
headland looking out across the bay. The
property is extremely spacious, featuring 4
bedrooms, all boasting exquisite turquoise
ocean views, leading out to expansive terraces.
Freehold Condo 8.9m THB
SURIN : Modern 2 bedroom corner unit with
foreign freehold title enjoying mountain and sea
views. The property is conveniently located just
a few minutes walk to either Surin or Bangtao
beaches.
Affordable Luxury 10.9m THB
RAWAI : Brand new single-storey pool villa near
Rawai Beach with private pool and landscaped
garden built to very high standards not normally
found in this price range. Furniture package
included!
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Extravagant Luxury 190m THB
KAMALA : A superb 4 bedroom villa located
in one of the island's most prestigious resorts.
Each bedroom boasts its own private 6 meter
swimming pool and sea view terrace.
Panoramic View 22.5m THB
KAMALA : Enjoying one of the most stunning
sea views on the island, this spacious two
bedroom foreign freehold apartment is located
high up along the exclusive "Millionaire's Mile".
Sea View Villa 21m THB
PATONG : Elegant 3 bedroom residences set on
the hill just south of Patong with outstanding
sea views overlooking the bay. Within just 5
minutes drive to the centre of Patong
Freehold Condo 5.5m THB
KAMALA : Beautifully furnished and very
spacious 1 bedroom condo with a total 77
sqm of living space. Located in a popular resort
development with good rental returns. Foreign
freehold title.
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Amazing Views 25.5m THB
KATA : Spacious ocean view 2 bedroom foreign
freehold condo in one of Phuket's most sought-
after condo developments, boasting one of the
best views on the island. Fully-furnished with
excellent rental potential.
Garden Villa 31.85m THB
BANGTAO : A 4 bedroom Balinese villa in a
gated community close to Laguna. The villa sits
on a very large plot of around 1,545 sqm and
features extensive upgrades. Ideal as a family
residence or a holiday home.
Balinese Villa 25.5m THB
SURIN : Beautifully designed 3 bedroom villa
located within walking distance to Bangtao
Beach. The villa is set on a large 940 sqm plot
with spacious pool deck and ample room for
outdoor entertaining.
Golf Views from 14.95m THB
KATHU : Contemporary 3 bedroom pool
villas located on the edge of Loch Palm Golf
Course featuring stunning golf and lake views.
4 bedroom option also available as well as full
choice of internal materials and finishes.
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Simply all you need for essentially stylish island living

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, offering a special tropical living experience in a secure and secluded
resort-like residence. Perfect as a first or second home for couples and small There has been an overwhelmingly positive response since the rental
families, each of the complete two-storey homes comes fully furnished with program began last October, spurning a vibrant resort-like atmosphere at the
tasteful décor and is fully equipped with every necessary appliance. These condominium, which has also given rental program participants substantial
homes are designed to be spacious and practical to make the most of living returns on their investments.
in the tropics with the living area and master bedroom opening out onto a Oxygen condominium Bangtao consisted of 26 units, 15 units in phase 1 and
wooden sun deck, swimming pool and garden. 11 units in phase 2. These 3 – 4 Bedrooms condominium-style units have been
Oxygen Condominiums are designed with simple yet stylish comfort and meticulously designed with contemporary couples and families in mind. Each
convenience in mind, giving you the freedom to live the way you feel most duplex has and 8 to 15 meter private pool in a secluded garden with sundecks
at ease. surround by a high wall on a 300 Sqm. Plot.
The homes are nestled in a beautifully landscaped secure compound with a The rental program is professionally-run by The Two Villas Holiday management
car park and has a lively central common area, which includes a gym. Each team, ensuring home owners and visitors consistently receive high standards
homeowner can also choose to enjoy the seclusion of their own tropical of service.
garden and private swimming pool. Covered walkways provide shade and Those who sign a booking contract before the end of January 2010 will receive
shelter from the rain when going out and residents’ security is assured with a special offer on limited units.
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

Oxygen Condominium Co., Ltd.

by
Oxygen Condominium Sales Office
271/13 Moo 5 Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
Tel: +66 (0)81 970 0742
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to do
If you would believe the brochures, Phuket is about
beach, beach and more beach, with a leavening of late-
night parties. However, this island of ours has lots of other
activities. Here’s a selection of these which we hope will enrich
your holiday experience, and they won’t break the bank.

Sea Canoes
Make a silent exploration of beautiful tidal sea caves and remote tropical
coastlines, promoting alternative non-polluting marine. Professional guides
make the whole delightful experience convenient and safe; even foryoung
children. For more information Tel: +66 (0)76 254505-7, +66 (0)84 844 1807or
visit www.johngray-seacanoe.com which has detailed location maps on the
picture gallery link.

Photos by: www.thailandbirding.com.

Snorkelling
Crystal clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and a prolific 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 offer 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.

Enjoy Birdwatching in Phuket

Phuket offers many birdwatching opportunities. The terrain includes mangrove
forests, marshland and secondary and old-growth jungle. The best time of
the year to visit Phuket for bird watching is from about the middle of October
through April. At this time, many species of migratory birds will be present.
Over two hundred species of have been seen on Phuket. Full day and
overnight tours offer the birder a variety of habitats in which to see exotic birds.
Apart from Phuket you can also add a day of birding in Phang Nga Province
or Khao Sok National Park. Thale Noi and Krabi are also destinations. Tours are
educational, easy and fun.
What to bring: binoculars, lightweight walking boots or sports shoes, camera
(if you wish), mosquito repellent, a hat and sun lotion. Tours will supply a
spotting scope. For more info about birding tours, contact Thailand Birding, Tel:
+66 (0)76 241519, +66 (0)81 893 6558. Web: www.thailandbirding.com.
Phuket Aquarium at Cape Panwa
Whether you confine 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
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If you haven’t tried water skiing or wakeboarding you’re really missing
out on a super fun sport that is not as difficult 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!
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 fit 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
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
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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 five and ten years and they can encourage and help even the most
apprehensive person to feel confident enough to try and enjoy the sport!
The snack bar serves Thai and International food including burgers, fish & 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 g is a great
g time to come especially
p y if you
y want to try for the first time
as the staff have more time to help you out – as in the afternoon there tend to
be more people there having a g great time!
For information about
Phuket Cable Ski
Tel: +66 (0)76 202 525
phuketcableski@yahoo.com
www.phuketcableski.com
Open Daily: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Near Kathu Waterfall
Only 10 minutes from Patong
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Electronic Devices
“Please be advised that all electronic devices must be switched off and
remain switched off until further notice.”
This is one of the best known aircraft cabin announcements these days, and
one which is increasingly receiving 'pushback' as technology around iPhones,
Blackberries, iPads, Kindles, laptops and even kids’ electronic computer
games, advances – like the aircraft – into the stratosphere.
This explosive [no pun intended] use of personal electronic devices [PEDs]
of all kinds has focused more attention on possible interference with the
aircraft’s avionics as it takes off and lands. PEDs include cell phones, Palm
Pilots, Blackberries, CD/MP3 players, laptops and iPads. With the growth in the
range and sophistication of such devices more versions of PEDs are assured.
Consequently, complaints, especially in places like the United States, are
rising against the need to switch off the devices, as instructed on virtually
every commercial airliner – particularly as no overriding, conclusive evidence
confirms that use of such devices leads to life-threatening interference.
So far few incidents have been attributed to switched on electronic devices
at take off or landing, the two parts of the journey where the aircraft would
be most vulnerable. The reasons are simple: this is when traffic between
the cockpit crew and air traffic control is highest; when the crew has to
concentrate the most and when their instruments must be working perfectly.
The only exception recorded appears to be the crash of a Crossair flight near
Zurich, Switzerland in January 2000, where investigators found false readings
given by aircraft instrumentation were later traced to the exact time of a text
message received by a passenger.
Pilots also continue to file incident reports documenting experiences with
in-flight cell phone usage and speculate on what impact they may have on
the pre-flight checklist.
Not surprisingly, PED usage is now considered the second most likely cause
of air rage, second only to alcohol.
It takes about 10-15 minutes for a commercial aircraft to climb to 10,000 feet,
which is considered cruising altitude, so supporters of the ban argue that it
is not unreasonable for passengers to turn off personal electronic devices
during the first 20 minutes and last 10 minutes of a flight to ensure safety.
Take off and landing are the crucial times. Aircraft rarely crash when at
cruising altitude so opening up the Kindle or pocket video games is OK.
Of course, after much experimentation, the technology now exists for
cellphones and computers to be used in flight and many larger airlines are
already offering these services.
So why the continued ban? It is very much a matter of governments
enforcing the ban to be safe rather than sorry. A blanket ban is the best way
of achieving this outcome. For example, portable CD players have been
known to cause interference in communications or navigations systems of
older, pre-1984 aircraft.
As airlines routinely keep their aircraft in service for 20, even up to 30, years, it's
possible that electronic devices could cause problems in these older aircraft.
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Another issue is that flight attendants cannot monitor every single electronic
device on board, nor do they have the training to ascertain if an electronic
device might be an interfering agent or not. Many passengers sympathise
with the attendants' dilemma, particularly as there have been notable
incidents of passengers blatantly ignoring requests to shut down cell phones.
Technology, though, is now playing a major part in reducing the risks, to
the point where some aircraft now allow cell phone calls while the plane is
taxiing for takeoff and landing, although many still enforce bans, which has
led to air rage incidents as people seek to switch on their phones as soon as
the plane has landed.
Overall, passengers still support the ban because of the possibility of
dangerous incidents, terrorist threats and potential navigational problems. As
the technology allows for PED use at cruising altitude, some airlines have also
adopted a 'tap not talk' policy so passengers only use texting or email via
wireless networks. No talking please!
Some pretty bad incidents do occur, though. In 2004, a passenger on a Japan
Airlines flight refused to stop e-mailing on his cell phone and assaulted the
flight attendant who asked him to stop. He stayed on board after promising to
behave himself.
Oh, and who are most likely to throw a hissy fit in the air? According to the
author of a book Air Rage: Crisis in the Skies, famous people have a higher
likelihood of air rage. This leads to a disproportionate number of air rage
incidents occurring in first and business class.
These are not directly related to PEDs, but some of the famous people locked
in air rage incidents include Naomi Campbell, who else? Little Naomi went
ballistic when her luggage got lost (some might sympathise with the diva on
this one); Icelandic singer Bjork lashed out a at a reporter at a Thai airport for
just welcoming her to the country. Duh! Snoop Dogg, pretty well known for
behaving badly at the best of times, was asked to leave a business class lounge.
But the most famous recent meltdown was Jet Blue flight attendant Steven
Slater going ballistic when a female passenger opened the overhead luggage
compartment, hitting him in the head with the door without apologising.
Incensed, Slater made an in-flight announcement, grabbed a can of beer,
opened the emergency shoot (fortunately the plane was still on the ground)
and slid down to the tarmac and his 15 minutes of fame.
As for the PED ban? Overall it will continue to have its have critics, but it's
highly likely to stay in place for a long time yet, particularly at large, busy
airports and those with frequently poor weather conditions. PED will,
increasingly, figure in the lexicon of air rage going forward.
Alastair Carthew is a journalist, broadcaster, public relations
counsellor and writer, living on Phuket.
Tel: +66 (0)81 750 0448 (mobile), +66 (0)76 317929 (office)
Email: alastaircarthew@gmail.com. Web: www.acprcounsel.com
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
cancer in men, the leading cause of cancer-related
deaths in men, and ranks eleventh in terms of life
expectancy lost from any disease.

Initially a taboo subject, not discussed amongst men when having a
beer, prostate cancer has been under the medical research spotlight
in a big way for a little more than a decade, and the flurry of activity
is starting to show good results through testing and diagnosis
refinements and the development of effective new drugs.
The primary function of the prostate gland is to secrete the fluid that
moves sperm forward during ejaculation. The prostate is highly prone
to cancer, and the American Cancer Society estimates the number of
deaths resulting from prostate cancer at 30,000 each year. But recent
years have shown a dramatic drop in the number of men present with
the disease in its advanced stages.
Changes in the way prostate cancer is diagnosed are hot topics for
study and discussion among health care practitioners. PSA (prostate
specific antigen) blood testing is the front line screen for prostate
cancer. As prostate cancer develops, a protein measured by the PSA
test goes up. The optimal age to begin PSA testing, the frequency of
testing, as well as the optimal value to detect cancer, remain under
investigation. At present, it is recommended that men over 50 be
checked annually.
According to Dr See, a leading researcher, "Historically, 50% of men
with prostate cancer presented a disease that had already spread
throughout the body. Today, fewer than 5% present what we would

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term advanced disease. The reasons for that are twofold. One is the
heightened public awareness. The second is the availability of the PSA
blood test. Widespread use of PSA screening has really shifted the
stage of disease which men present."
PSA testing is available in Phuket at most hospitals and costs around
900 baht. It is a simple blood check, and whilst it does not replace the
older method of testing the prostate, the digital examination, it is a very
useful diagnostic tool. PSA is an enzyme produced in the prostate that
is found in the seminal fluid and the bloodstream. An elevated PSA level
in the bloodstream does not necessarily indicate prostate cancer, since increases considerably after the age of 50. About 80% of prostate
PSA can also be raised by infection or other prostate conditions. Many cancers are diagnosed in men over 65. Other factors include race, with
men with an elevated PSA do not have prostate cancer. Nonetheless, a higher rate in Caucasians than Asians. Family history also plays a part,
a PSA level greater than 4.0 nanograms per milliliter of serum was with a higher occurrence if the disease is within the family. Diet and
established initially as the cutoff where the sensitivity for detecting obesity may also play a role.
prostate cancer was the highest and the specificity for detecting non- What is clear, and what the medical experts are telling us men is that
cancerous conditions was the lowest. A PSA level above 4.0 ng per PSA testing remains the most widely used screening assay for prostate
milliliter of serum may trigger a prostate biopsy to search for cancer. cancer. If you are male, near or over 50 years old, and you do not know
It is important to note that the PSA test is an imperfect screening your PSA level, you should immediately have the test.
tool. A man can have prostate cancer and still have a PSA level in the
“normal” range. Approximately 25% of men who are diagnosed with
prostate cancer have a PSA level below 4.0. In addition, only 25% of
men with a PSA level of 4–10 are found to have prostate cancer. With a Peter Davison is the
PSA level exceeding 10, this rate jumps to approximately 65%. Manager International
More sophisticated forms of the PSA blood test can be used to further Services at Phuket
improve the precision of the test. International Hospital.
There are other factors that can influence the development of
prostate cancer, age being an important one. It is extremely rare for a Tel: +66 (0)76 249400, Email: info@phuketinternationalhospital.com
man under the age of 40 to have prostate cancer, but the likelihood

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