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Loy Krathong Festival Fourth Andaman Phuket Soccer Sevens
2 November @ Phuket Island 21 – 22 November @ FIFA Phuket Tsunami Football Centre
One of the most beautiful festivals that is traditionally on the full moon night Categories are Men’s Open, Masters (Over 35s), and Women. Contact Alain &
of the 12th lunar month, which usually falls in November. Tim, Tel: +66 (0)2 990 6881. Email: info@Thai7s.com. Web: www.Thai7s.com.
Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour for Women Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament
3 – 8 November @ Karon Beach 25 – 28 November @ Captain Hook Bar and Grill
The world's top beach volleyball players from over 30 countries play. Prizes go to the team, which earns the most points per kilo, to the teams
Contact Geoffrey Rowe, Tel: +66 (0)2 311 3414. Email: geoffrey@ that catch the largest fish (by weight) in each eligible species and more.
pentanglepromotions.com. Web: www.pentanglepromotions.com. Contact Uwe Schittek, Email: uweschittek@yahoo.com. Web: www.phuket-
international-sportfishing-tournament.com.
Phuket Community Foundation Duck Race
7 November @ Canal Village, Phuket Laguna WET and WILD: An Exhibition of Art by Robin Gillow
Hundreds – possibly thousands – of yellow rubber ducks will be launched 26 - 27 November @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) & 28 November
on a stream next to Canal Village in the Laguna Phuket complex. Email: - 5 December @ Kata Beach Resort
director@phuketcharity.org. Web: www.phuketcharity.org/contact-us.
WET and WILD features the art of local resident Robin Gillow. Her art will be
Art Men 5 @ Hung Fat's displayed at ACYC on the 26th & 27th from 7 to 9pm and during the King's
Until November 9 @ Hung Fat's Restaurant Cup Regatta at Kata Beach Resort from 12 to 2pm. Contact Robin Gillow,
Email: robinzart@gmail.com. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.
Local painters and sculptors show their talents nightly from 7:30pm until
12:30am. Contact John Underwood, Tel: +66 (0)81 968 6529. Email: john@ 7th Phuket International Soccer Sevens
underwood-phuket.com. Web: www.underwood-phuket.com. 27 – 28 November @ FIFA Phuket Tsunami Football Centre
PIWC Anniversary Party ‘20 Years and Still Rocking’ Categories are Men’s Open, Masters (Over 35s), and Women. Participating
14 November @ Le Meridien Phuket Resort & Spa teams last year will be given preference. Contact Alain & Tim, Tel: +66 (0)2
PIWC's annual ball is from 6:30pm. Contact Carole Dux, Tel: +66 (0)76 990 6881. Email: info@Thai7s.com. Web: www.Thai7s.com.
200730. Email: info@phuketiwc.com. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.
Phuket King's Cup Regatta
The Doulos Visit to Phuket 28 November – 5 December @ Kata Beach
18 - 27 November @ Makham Bay First sailed in 1987 to celebrate His Majesty the King of Thailand's 60th
Over 20 million visitors have been on board the Doulos, a floating book fair, birthday, the King's Cup is now in its 23rd year. Contact Kae Wattana, Tel:
the oldest active ocean-going passenger ship. Web: www.mvdoulos.org. +66 (0)76 273380. Email: info@kingscup.com. Web: www.kingscup.com.
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Regular Events Chicky Net Phuket
Chicky Net Phuket is a social network for girls of all ages living on Phuket
Rotary Club of Patong Beach to connect and have fun. From Ladies Muay Thai and Salsa, or picnics and
Dinner Out and Family Day on the 3rd at 7pm at Spice Island Restaurant at sailing trips, it is all about discovering new things to do and making friends
the Phuket Boat Lagoon. Weekly meeting on the 10th, 17th and 24th at the along the way. Email: berthe@chickynet.com Web: www.chickynet.com.
Aloha Villa Hotel at 7pm. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.
The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP)
Phuket Yacht Club (PYC), Ao Yon
The monthly meeting is on October 9th at the Phuket Brewery, opposite
PYC's Club Open Day & Beach BBQ on the 1st is an opportunity to meet with
Tesco Lotus. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652.
members, sailing, canoe, swim or just relax and enjoy the Cub Beach BBQ.
On the 15th, the PYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta begins. PYC's 40th Anniversary Register for email notifications at Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.
Party & Fundraising Event is at Skippers at Royal Phuket Marina. There will
be children's entertainment, a buffet dinner, silent auctions, happy hour bar,
Lighthouse Club Phuket
music and raffle prizes. The event is open to all. Contact Katy, +66 (0)85 215 The construction industry networking meeting is on the 18th at the Yorkshire
9185. Email: phuketyachtclub@gmail.com. Or Mark on +66 (0)86 118 6177 Hotel, Patong at 7 pm. Tel: +66 (0)85 795 2552. Web: www.lighthousebkk.com.
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Off Phuket Events Upcoming Events
The 10th Baan Lae Suan Fair 2009 DECEMBER 2009
Until 1 November @ Challenger 1-3, Bangkok 6 Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009, Laguna
The fair features home and garden under the theme ‘Conscious Design’ covering activities like the Phuket Resort, Phuket
home design contest, a vertical garden contest, and florist and plant contests. Tel: +66 (0)2 422 9999 6 The 5th Tsunami Memorial Day and
ext 4120, 4132 - 4135. Web: www.baanlaesuan.com/fair2009/index.asp Lightup Phuket, Loma Public Park, Patong
Beach, Phuket
Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Until 2 November @ Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai 17 - 18 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, The Chedi
Hotel and Asia Pacific Superyachts, Phuket
The procession will feature a display of krathongs including hanging lanterns, a krathong design
contest, a Miss Noppamas beauty contest, a light and sound presentation, firework displays, Sukhothai JANUARY 2010
arts, culture performances, and the celebration of the ‘Dawn of Happiness’. Contact TAT Sukhothai, Tel: 7 - 10 Phuket Maritime Forum, Royal Phuket
+66 (0)55 611196. Web: www.loikrathong.net or www.tourismthailand.org. Marina, Phuket
Surin Elephant Roundup 15 – 17 Bor Sang Umbrella and Sankampaeng
21 - 22 November @ Surin Elephant Show Stadium, Surin handicraft Festival, Bor Sang village,
Go sightseeing round the town on elephants! Ticket prices: 800, 500, 300 and 40 Baht. Contact Surin Chiang Mai
Provincial Governor’s Office, Surin Province, Tel & Fax: +66 (0)44 512039 and +66 (0)44 521358. FEBRUARY 2010
Bangkok Opera: 2nd World Opera Week 2009 3–7 13th Phang Nga Bay Regatta, Phang Nga
23 - 29 November @ Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok Bay, Phang Nga
Opera Week is a celebration of the last symphonies of Beethoven, performed by the Mahler Siam 5–7 Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Nong Buak Hat
Philharmonic Orchestra. A Boy and a Tiger is an opera by children for adults that is presented by Park, Chiang Mai
the Bangkok Opera HIV Awareness Project with Siam Philharmonic Orchestra and Fong Naam. 13-15 Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony,
Performance dates are: 23 – Ode to Joy; 25-26, La Boheme; 28-29, A Boy and a Tiger. Tel: +66 (0)2 Koh Kradan, Trang
262 3456. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com or email us@thaiticketmajor.com. 26 - 27 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival,
Honda Winter Fest # 4 Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort, Karon Beach,
Phuket
28 November @ Bonanza Kao-Yai, Pakchong, Nakon Ratchasima Province
The winter music festival is set in a beautiful forest setting, and is for those who love good music. Tel: Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please
+66 (0)2 262 3456. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com or contact_us@thaiticketmajor.com contact the organiser for up-to-date information.
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Phuket Yacht Club is located in one of the safest and most idyllic bays
on the island, Ao Yon on Cape Panwa. The club is reminiscent of days
long gone, when expats would laze away a Sunday afternoon over cold
beers and varied conversation, undisturbed by jet-skis, mass tourism
or… well, anything for that matter.
Of course, if lazing isn’t your thing, there is the sailing…
The aim of the club – essentially a small boat/dinghy sailing club – is
to introduce people to the sport of sailing and encourage others to
participate in sailing, club racing and other water activities.
The club offers recreational sailing, club racing, boat rental and family
day barbeques – as well as racing lessons to children. In co-operation
with Topper Sail, a whole range of sail training is also available for
children as well as adults. Those ‘in the know’ when it comes to sailing
say that people who start out in dinghies make absolutely the best
sailors.
The club’s community contributions include links with Sunshine Home
in Koh Sirey; the club invites the Sunshine children to learn about
sailing and participate in free lessons, racing and family days at the
club. It is the club’s aim that these children have the opportunity to will be hosting a celebration of four decades of promoting sailing – a
participate in Optimist racing events around Thailand – and possibly celebration that should appeal to all ages. Children’s entertainment, a
even further afield. buffet dinner, silent auctions, happy hour bar, music and raffle prizes
from some of Phuket’s most prominent hotels and businesses – not to
The club’s history goes back 40 mention revelers from every walk of life and every part of the island –
years and it’s recognised as the should make for a party worthy of the occasion.
oldest yacht club in Thailand. It
has always been based in Ao Yon Apart from the celebratory nature of the party, the objective is to raise
and has always concentrated on funds to promote junior and youth sailing on Phuket and to continue
teaching sailing and water sports the work providing sailing opportunities to underprivileged children.
to as many as possible from all
Tickets are at 600 baht for adults and 150 baht for kids. Tickets are
walks of life.
available on the day. Just show up and enjoy!
This year is the club’s 40th
If you’re interested in joining the Phuket Yacht Club, please contact call
birthday and, on Saturday,
Katy Gooch on 085 2159185 or email phuketyachtclub@gmail.com
November 21st from 5.30 pm,
Skippers in Royal Phuket Marina www.phuketyachtclub.info
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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
Koh Lipi 13
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0 1 2 7°53.544N
A 98°35.313E
Approaching this anchorage, keep well off the rocky point This small island offers a great daytime anchorage in 8-10
to the west and set your anchor on the muddy bottom in 4-6 metres off the sandy point to the northeast. Snorkelling and
metres. Holding is firm enough that this spot not only offers diving are best on the seaward edge of the fringing reef on
good overnight protection in the northeast monsoon, but the northeast side the island. There is also an all-tide access
may be used in lighter winds during the southwest season beach on this end of the island. Alternatively, good overnight
too. There is a small Muslim fishing village on stilts in the anchorage can be found anywhere on the West Coast of Koh
northwest corner of the bay. Approach by dinghy using the Yao Yai when the northeast monsoon prevails.
shallow creek on the west of the bay, and please observe the
usual Muslim dress code.
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Univanich Palm Oil PCL, Thailand's leading palm oil plantation company, has Since the success of these projects
set out to achieve new goals in renewable energy. Waste water from three has attracted world-wide interest,
Univanich crushing mills is now treated in Biogas Digesters (featured above). John Clendon called upon Helicam
The black dome membrane captures methane biogas, which is produced by Company to help illustrate Univanich
a natural process of organic digestion. Gas engine generators are powered presentations at international climate
by this methane to produce 5.6 Megawatts of electricity, which is sold to the change and sustainability conferences.
Provincial Electricity Authority, sufficient to power several thousand homes First on the list of required photographs
Above photos: Power Station & John Clendon with Muo
around Krabi Province. was the company's extensive oil palm
John Clendon, Managing Director of Univanich explained that the company plantations and nurseries featured below. The remote piloted helicopter was
set-out to achieve three goals: launched between palm trees to obtain panoramic views of the project areas. The
ground base monitor allows Helicam photographer (Muo) to compose his shots
• To prevent the release of methane biogas which is a potent greenhouse gas
while the helicopter is airborne. Once on the ground photographs were selected
• To create Certified Emission Reductions or Carbon Credits under the UN at the Univanich HQ for use in the company's conference papers, brochures and
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Hotspots in Phuket
Little Buddha Guesthouse Jean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar Cape Panwa Hotel
Patong Area Nanai Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 296148 Rat-U-Thit Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 343024 Panwa Cape., Tel: +66 (0)76 391123
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses La Boucherie Restaurant
Patong Paragon Hotel Deang Plaza Hotel
Absolute Ceylon Pub Prabaramee Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 290555 Sawatdirak Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 344581 Montri Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 216428
Jungceylon, Patong Molly Malone's
Royal Palm Resortel Katina Hotel
Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 292771
Absolute Seapearl Beach Resort Tel: +66 (0)76 292510 Sakdidej Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 223111
Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 341901-10 Mai Thai Bar
Royal Phawadee Village Soi Eric, Tel: +66 (0)76 292844 Metropole Hotel
Andaman Beach Suites Sawatdirak Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 345576 Montri Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 215050
Tel: +66 (0)76 341879-83 Nok & Chicken Sports Bar
Summer Breeze Hotel Patong Condotel, +66 (0)87 895 0620 Phi Phi Island Beach Resort
Amanta House Boutique Hotel Soi Sansabai, Tel: +66 (0)76 340464 Sathoon Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 215014
Rio Music Bar and Grill
Tel: +66 (0)76 290401 Tel: +66 (0)76 294191
Safari Beach Hotel Restaurants and Café
Aqua Guesthouse Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 341171 Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe 154 Bakery
Paradise Complex, +66 (0)76 346142 Aroonsom-Plaza, Tel: +66 (0)76 290468 Phang Nga Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 233333
The Bird Cage–Patong Guesthouse
Bel Aire Resort Phuket Tel. +66 (0)76 293196-7 Scruffy Murphy's B2S
Tel: +66 (0)76 296600 Soi Bangla, Tel: +66 (0)76 292590 Central Festival, Tel: +66 (0)76 209073
The Royal Paradise Hotel
Baan Yin Dee Tel: +66 (0)76 340666 Starbucks Black Canyon
Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-7 Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 600169-70 Central Festival, Tel: +66 (0)76 249663
Valhalla V Plaza
Soi Sunset, Tel: +66 (0)76 292556 Subway Chill Out
Burisari Resort Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 349009 Ong Sim Phai Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 225797
Soi Ruam Jai, Tel: +66 (0)76 292929 Villa del Mar
Thai Basecamp Coffee Max
Connect Guesthouse Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 345698 Ranong Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 258294
Soi Paradise Inn, Tel: +66 (0)89 822 7921
Paradise Complex, +66 (0)76 294195 Yorkshire Inn Eatzz
Soi Sansabai, Tel: +66 (0)76 340904 Other Dibuk Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 213727
Faulty Towers Inn
Soi Sunset, Tel: +66 (0)76 344061 Restaurants and Café Sunrise Diving Juice internet Cafe & Juice Bar
Rat-U-Thit Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 292050 Phuket Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 223210
Holiday Inn Phuket BYD Lofts restaurant
Tel: +66 (0)76 340608-9 Rat-U-Thit Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 343024-7 Kopi De Phuket
Phuket Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 212225
K-Hotel, Rat-U-Thit Rd. Coyote
Phuket City
Michael's Bar
Tel: +66 (0)76 340832-3 Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 344366 Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Takua Pa Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 256562
Leelawadee Boutique Hotel Irish Times Bay Hotel Siam Indigo
Siriraj Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 346301-4 Jungceylon, Tel: +66 (0)76 366085 Panwa Bay Village, Tel: +66 (0)76 391514 Phang Nga Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 256697
Cranchi Mediterranee 43
Cranchi Zaffiro 36
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Thepkassatri Rd.
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Hotspots in Phuket
Starbucks CC Blooms Restaurants and Café Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe
Central Festival, Tel: +66 (0)76 345716 Kata, Tel: +66 (0)76 333222-3 Laguna, Tel: +66 (0)76 324313
Amazon Café
The Books Centara Karon Resort Chaofa Rd., West
Lambert Brothers
Phuket Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 211115 Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 396200
Dos Fringos Boat Lagoon, Tel: +66 (0)76 273385
Club Med Chalong, Tel: +66 (0)76 280289
Rockin Angels Jammin' Cafe Lady Pie
Kata, Tel: +66 (0)76 330455-9 Happy Days
Yaowarat Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 210828 Srisoontorn Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 271409
Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa Chalong, Tel: +66 (0)89 472 7304
Tea House Rawai, Tel: +66 (0)76 381010-7 Jimmy's Lighthouse Les Anges Royal Phuket Marina
Yaowarat Rd,. Tel: +66 (0)76 258022 Chalong Pier, Tel: +66 (0)76 381709
Mom Tri's Villa Royale Tel: +66 (0)76 360803-5
Other Kata Noi, Tel: +66 (0)76 333568 Kan Eang@pier
Liquid Lounge
Chalong Pier, Tel: +66 (0)83 173 1187
Bangkok Phuket Hospital Mom Tri's Boathouse Surin, Tel: +66 (0)81 537 2018
Yaowarat Rd,. Tel: +66 (0)76 254425 Kata Beach, Tel: +66 (0)76 330015 Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe
Fisherman Way Park, +66 (0)76 282403 Liquid Lounge Bar
Mom Tri's Kitchen Surin Beach Rd.
Kata Noi, Tel: +66 (0)76 333569 Locanda Restaurant
Phuket South Kata-Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 330087 Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta
Mom Tri's Oasis
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Kata, Tel: +66 (0)76 330423 Royal Phuket Marina, Tel: +66 (0)76 360855
Alpina Phuket Nalina
Novotel-Panwa Beach Resort
Phuket North Skippers Royal Phuket Marina
Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 370999 Aoyon, Tel: +66 (0)76 393300-10 Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouse Tel: +66 (0)76 360890
Angus @ O'TOOL'S Pacific Club And Spa JW Marriott The Club
Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 398262 Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 398350-2 West Coast, Tel: +66 (0)76 338000 Kamala, Tel: +66 (0)76 279111
Arfur @ O'TOOL'S Phuket Sports & Tennis Club Kamala Bay Garden Resort Watermark Bar Restaurant,
Kata, Tel: +66 (0)76 284405 Rawai, Tel: +66 (0)76 289714 Kalim, Tel: +66 (0)76 325722
Boat Lagoon, Tel: +66 (0)76 239730
Baan Kiki Serene Resort
Chalong, Tel: +66 (0)89 586 1098 Laguna Phuket
Kata, Tel: +66 (0)76 330148-50 Other
Cherngtalay, Tel: +66 (0)76 324416
Baan Karon Resort SouthSea Karon Resort Phuket International Airport
Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 286251-8 Karon, Tel: +66 (0)76 370888 The Residence Kalim Bay
TOT Hotspot Tel: +66 (0)2 575 9425
Kalim, Tel: +66 (0)76 342211
Bel Air Panwa Resort The Aspasia Phuket
Ao Makham, Tel: +66 (0)76 396580 Kata, Tel: +66 (0)76 333032-3 Restaurants and Café
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Images courtesy of Simon Cabaret
The Folies Bergère, the Crazy Horse Saloon and the Windmill Theatre all became world-famous, based on
the irresistible draw of pulchritude, pulsating rhythms and provocative costumes. Of course, they all also
had that indefinable something, that ‘Je ne sais quoi’, which set them apart from, and above, the merely
tawdry. Welcome to the new boys on the block, at:
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Method: Crush all the ingredients except for the olive oil in
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Baan Rim Pa Thai Patong Seafood International
'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant
good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it. 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
Baan Rim Pa has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with after the 2004 tsunami in which major damage was sustained.
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 The restaurant was rebuilt as it was in original Thai style with open
restaurants that just encapsulate the word ‘romantic’ and here, with dining area and a high circular design ceiling. Only the freshest seafood
Tommy Doyle playing classics on his grand piano, the sea breeze and the is brought straight from the boat and market to give you the finest
delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House by the Sea is selections, which are on display – chilled and ready to eat. The kitchens at
one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket. Patong Seafood Restaurant are a place to behold, where their chefs with
simply so many years of experience, prepare your seafood and other Thai
Situated on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa delicacies to perfection.
prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an ambience second
The first thing that you will notice are the friendly staff. The smiles, the
to none and the most spectacular views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is attentiveness and the helpfulness in making your choice are something
the winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence seven you will appreciate and you will then know why many visitors and locals
years in succession. come back time and time again to enjoy this real taste of Thailand.
Open Thu-Tue 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340789, +66 (0)76 341768 Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 341244
On the coast road just north of Patong Beach Rd, 200 metres north of Soi Bangla in Patong
www.baanrimpa.com www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
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Mom Tri's Kitchen International Sala Bua International
Enjoy fine dining in an award winning restaurant set just above the rocks There are only a certain few select restaurants that can offer an evening of
and overlooking Kata Noi Beach. Panoramic sea views combined with enjoyment with unsurpassed sophistication. A superb cuisine prepared by an
the sound of the waves below create a peaceful, sensually indulgent and award-winning chef, along with warm hospitality in a luxurious but relaxing
romantic setting. ambiance, set the stage for an ideal and memorable evening out. With a seating of
European favourites and Thai dishes are served either on the open-air al fresco and outdoor dining by the sea, and the soft sounds of the musicians, the
terrace, covered patio or Thai sala. An exuberant menu offers delicious setting for the discerning diner or those seeking a romantic interlude, is complete.
creations from talented Executive Chef Sura. Popular dishes include hot A unique evening at Sala Bua can include an array of culinary delights prepared
crab soufflé, and light and savoy appetiser, tuna carpaccio, Phuket lobster by Executive Chef Ronnie Macuja who steered Sala Bua into winning a coveted
and Angus beef tenderloin. Mom Tri's Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine ‘Best Restaurant’ award granted by Thailand Tatler from 2002 to 2007. His superb
Spectators Award of Excellence for three years in a row and has over 350 entrées include the Open Lasagna of Rock Lobster with white truffle mash potato
labels including an extensive organic wine list and 16 wines by the glass. and new season garlic cream and Hoisin Roasted Duck Breast with maple-glazed
Also enjoy watching the sunset during happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30 and pears, charred asparagus and cherry-grappa sauce.
receive 50% discount cocktails and beer. Situated on the only road into to Sala Bua offers the ultimate in elegant dining providing cuisine that is innovative
Kata Noi, the entrance can easily be found on the hill between Kata Beach and unparalleled. With a warm ambience and service, this place to dine provides
and Kata Noi Beach. an extraordinary and unforgettable evening out.
Open daily 06:30-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569 Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 342100 ext 8301
On Kata Noi Beach Impiana Phuket Cabana & Resort. Entrance from Beach Rd, Patong.
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Mom Tri's Oasis Mediterranean Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai
Beachfront dining becomes a whole new experience at this tropical, Kan Eang, meaning feel at ease, invites you to unwind with the soothing
sophisticated and yet relaxed setting which enjoys gorgeous panoramic sounds of the waves, enjoy a stunning view of Chalong Bay and savor
sunset views from the restaurants and live music in the tapas bar. freshly caught seafood, local Thai delights and selected Japanese dishes.
Mom Tri’s Oasis introduces a new kind of Mediterranean cuisine to Phuket Kan Eang@pier is more than a restaurant, it is a destination. Originally
with tantalizing dishes served in the open air restaurant. Choose lighter fare called Kan Eang 1, the name was changed after renovations. Kan Eang
from the Oasis Spring Tapas Bar or casual beachfront dining at the Oasis On 1 with more than 30 years of preparing great seafood dishes had long
the Sea Restaurant. Tapas include glazed scallops with spinach, feta cheese been a favorite among both locals and visitors from around the world
and sun-dried tomato samosas, and goat cheese and tomato meatballs. Kan Eang@pier is no different and continues the tradition of satisfying any
For those seeking something light and healthy there is a good selection of palate with their selected fresh seafood and local specialties.
generous salads.
Kan Eang@pier has the flexibility to cater for everything from intimate
Oasis On The Sea offers some original dishes such as sea bass baked in a dinners to special events and large banquets.
banana leaf and classics including braised lamb shank with sun dried tomato
This restaurant with its friendly and attentive staff and seaside tables
and grain mustard mash. There is also a good selection of vegetarian items.
and chairs in an idyllic setting offers a relaxing and pleasant dining
Free wireless internet also makes Oasis a great place to come, relax on the experience day or night. Enjoy a panoramic view of the yacht harbor and
sofa and enjoy some authentic Lavazza coffee. close islands.
Open daily 10:30-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330423 Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)83 173 1187, +66 (0)76 381212
Kata Beach, adjacent to the Boathouse The pier of Chalong Bay
www.momtriphuket.com, info@momtriphuket.com www.kaneang-pier.com, kaneang-pier@hotmail.com
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The Kamala Restaurant Thai/International La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills
Take a break and enjoy the sea breeze on a hot day in an outdoor or indoor La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located in the Royal Phawadee
setting with strolling musicians serenading you as you enjoy a wonderful Village – a sumptuous and quiet boutique resort in Patong. An intimate
meal. The Kamala Restaurant at the The Print Kamala Resort offers a relaxed and relaxed ambience offers a welcome escape from the nearby busy
and casual dining experience in a stylish setting close to the beach. and bustling area. Unwind with a glass of wine at an outdoor table or in
The resort has a reputation as the perfect hideaway for honeymooners and airconditioned comfort and enjoy great steaks and French specialities.
holidaymakers. What better way to celebrate than by starting with an exotic Appetizers of Beef Carpaccio and Basil and Warm Goat Cheese Salad are
cocktail created by the bar staff? PS I Love You, a blend of dark rum and delightful delicacies of a perfect combination of meat and cheese with
amaretto, is an enticing drink that helps set the ambience for a great stay. complimentary textures and delicately spiced tastes. The Steak Tartare
Choose from the menu of International and Thai food a mix of dishes as the served with fried potatoes with garlic and butter and vegetables and the
colours and taste combinations are sure to please. The Shrimp on Garlic Toast Entrecôte with a Bearnaise sauce and a baked potato and vegetables are
and Calamari make for well-known Western favourites and the Spare Ribs with sure to please.
a spicy Thai sauce provide a piquant twist. Not to miss are the Kao Pad Talay A varied menu of wonderful food that includes perfectly cooked steaks
Sapalot, seafood fried rice served in a pineapple, the Spicy Seafood Salad and and dishes from France is a good reason to stop at La Boucherie. Top it
Gung Sarong, vermicelli noodles wrapped around deep fried prawns. off with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, and you have a
Try a taste of the exotic in an intimate and warm atmosphere. restaurant that provides a very pleasant and satisfying experience.
Open daily 06:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0) 76 385396-8 ext 700 Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 344581, +66 (0)81 607 0191
7 km from Patong Beach on Beach Road To Kamala Hill. In front of the Kamala Park. Royal Phawadee Village, 3 Sawatdirak Rd., Patong. Free Pickup (Conditions Apply)
www.printkamalaresort.net/restaurant1.php www.laboucherie-asia.com, sales@laboucherie-asia.com
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Baluchi Indian LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar Thai
Baluchi is located in the heart of Patong and in Karon yet the relaxed LIM’s at Kalim Bay is an elegant custom-designed restaurant and a gallery
atmosphere of both restaurants with soft background Indian music, of bold, very abstract art, built on a tropical hillside garden beside one of
creates a great ambience to relish a hearty meal with your family or to Phuket’s few natural rivers. Call it a hidden treasure.
entertain your friends or clients. LIM’s has special offerings of generous portions that combine interesting
They take pride in using only authentic and fresh Indian spices, freshly textures and tastes. There’s a pomelo salad with shrimp that has a fresh,
ground in their kitchen and fresh, not frozen, meat. Homemade paneer very clean taste. The slices of marinated duck breast rolled in cucumber
(cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai are very light and match either the Australian or New Zealand red or
curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some white wines offered on the menu. Traditional, popular curries can be
of the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. One found on the menu with large king prawns, chicken or duck and there’s a
can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to section for vegetarians.
mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious Along with NINE Lounge and Bar, this is a restaurant to relax in, to take your
variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani. time between courses and enjoy the company of your dinner companions.
Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island, Until now, the pleasure of an evening at LIM’s, a favourite of Thai and expat
serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported residents, has spread mostly by discreet word of mouth as the chosen
from India. Karon is open 15:00 to 23:30 except Saturdays. elegant hideaway for the discerning diner. Now the word is out.
Open daily 13:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 292526, +66 (0)76 284555 Open daily 18:30-22:30 (Kitchen, Bar until late) | Tel: +66 (0)76 344834
Horizon Beach Resort, Patong and Karon Soi 2 next to the Karon Football Stadium From Kalim Beach Road, enter Soi 7 at Orchid Hotel and drive up the hill for 500 m
www.wheretoeat-phuket.com www.lim-thailand.com
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Casuarina Beach Restaurant & Bar Thai Salvatore’s Italian
If you love palm trees, a setting sun, waves lapping up to the shore and the Looking for a break from the tourist spots on Phuket’s west coast – and the
whisper of the sea breeze through Casuarina trees then you'll be delighted best pizza on the island? Follow the locals to Salvatore’s, a rustic 'trattoria' in
with Dusit Thani's very own Casuarina Beach Restaurant. Phuket Town. Salvatore offers traditional Italian cuisine using only the finest
fresh ingredients, such as linguini alla bottarga, sea bass in salt crust, gnocchi
This casual dining establishment offers interior dining in spacious and
with fresh sausage and pizza baked in a wood-burning oven.
elegant surroundings and the perfect beach side setting. Listen to the
waves and settle into the pace of the beach. Other specialties are created with local shellfish, like mouth-watering lobster
ravioli and fettucini with crab. Start with the bruschetta, with delicately
As a local favourite, Casuarinas Beach has acquired a reputation for
skinned tomatoes and fresh herbs and beef carpaccio with olive oil.
excellent steaks, fresh seafood, great service and a comprehensive wine list.
Enjoy the best US and Australian prime cuts, cooked just the way you like. The food is prepared under the careful eye of the Sardinian executive chef
Indulge in the freshest seafood prepared Thai style, great salads or simply and owner, Salvatore Cossu, a fixture on Phuket’s restaurant scene for his
enjoy a drink while watching the beautiful sunset over the Andaman Sea. 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.
Fantastic cocktails make every sunset a life time experience. Enjoy pre-
dinner drinks or a night cap at Casuarinas Bar in perfect surroundings. Ask him about daily food specials as well as wine suggestions. Salvatore
offers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines.
Casuarina Beach is also very popular for beach side weddings, private
Dinners and Birthday parties. The service is warm and the ambience is friendly. But the real star is the food.
Open daily until 23.30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 362999 ext 7303 Open 12-14:00, 18-23:00 Closed Mondays | Tel: +66 (0)76 225958
Within Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Town.
www.dusit.com/dtlp, dtlpfb@dusit.com www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
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Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky Eurasian/Tapas Bar
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.
At Plum Fine Dining, Executive Chef Indrajit Saha offers an exotic
experience with tantalizing Oriental dishes and more familiar dishes with a
hint of tropical spices. Slip into our sleek décor and treat your palette with
fusion cuisine for an unforgettable experience.
Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort serves distinctive
cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala
Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give
you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth.
Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing
location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view…
Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon&Wed Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire's Mile!
www.capesienna.com, food@capesienna.com
Da Vinci Italian
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Jean Pierre Bar & Restaurant International Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta International
Superb food and warm hospitality that are creatively prepared and Treat yourself to a fine dining occasion that calls for remarkable and fresh
generously offered and served in a hip and chic setting are the ingredients such as ambiance, setting, service and food! Top up these
ingredients that set the stage for a wonderful evening out. This fusion of elements with a marina-side venue on the boardwalk of Royal Phuket
exquisite and inviting elements provide for a memorable occasion, and Marina with a view of luxury yachts and the extraordinary cuisine famous
is a place that tempts patrons to return again and again. to Mom Tri’s Boathouse Wine & Grill in Kata, but at a much lower price, and
The Large Grilled Prawn with two truffle-based sauces is one delicacy to these are the makings for an exceptional evening.
be savoured. The mushroom condiments were a surprising complement Mom Tri’s Boathouse Regatta boasts an elegant, modern décor that is
to the prawn with a hint of mint in one offering a unique touch. The representative of yacht racing and regattas with signal flags portholes and
Tuna Fillet with spinach ravioli in a Parmesan walnut sauce not only other items symbolic of yachting appear on the white walls.
paired different textures and taste combinations but was also a pleasing
Boathouse favourites and new dishes from Maître-Cuisinier de France Chef
dish to the eye and the Rack of Lamb and Rib Eye Steak on a bed of
Jean-Noël Lumineau and Chef Tummanoon of Mom Tri's Boathouse Wine
mushrooms are ideal partners.
& Grill are on the menu. The cuisine at the Boathouse Regatta is a fusion of
A stylish and upscale setting with exquisite food and a warm ambience, seafood and French Mediterranean cuisine with over 200 wines to match.
make Jean Pierre Bar & Restaurant a place to go to get a taste of that
Set sail for a regatta – enjoy the food, wine and the views on the boardwalk!
something special.
Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343024 Open daily 11:00-23:00, Closed Tuesdays | Tel: +66 (0)76 360855
In front of Andaman Beach Suites in Patong Royal Phuket Marina, Thepkrassattri Road, Koh Kaew
www.wheretoeat-phuket.com www.momtriphuket.com
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On The Beach International Azur Mediterranean
Located in an absolute beachfront setting with stunning views over A healthy and fine cuisine, which is the product of the fusion of several
the Andaman Sea, you'll find On The Beach. You cannot select a better cultures in the Mediterranean region, a spectacular indoor and outdoor
location to enjoy the inventive international cuisine created by Chef Sanit dining area situated in a grand resort against the backdrop of the inviting
and his team of chefs whilst watching the lights of the fishing boats out waters of the Andaman Sea indicate the makings for an extraordinary
at sea. dining occasion.
Superb food with welcoming and attentive yet unobtrusive service is the Azur at the Radisson Plaza Resort Phuket Panwa Beach hosts an exquisite
perfect recipe for an unforgettable evening. The restaurant is part of the evening of superlative Mediterranean cuisine. Tapas and Mezze dishes
Karon Beach Resort & Spa, a delightful 4-star property located right on include Tabouleh, a mouth-watering salad of burghul wheat, chopped
one of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches. scallions, tomatoes and parsley; Dolma, vine leaves filled with rice,
vegetables and spices; Hummous, blended garbanzo beans, with tahini,
Treat yourself and your loved one to a romantic and sensual evening
lemon juice, topped with virgin olive oil. Greek style Grilled Lamb Skewers
with a wonderful candlelit dinner and enjoy the food while listening to
with ’Boureki Haniotiko’, an enticing combination of gratinated baked
the sound of the waves. The staff at On the Beach take great pleasure
vegetables with feta cheese, are a succulent main course.
in making your dining experience something that you will savour and
remember. Unsurpassed culinary delights, ambience and location in conjunction with
superb service await the discerning diner. Indulge yourself in an adventure!
Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330006-7 Open Thu-Sat 16:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 602500
Located at the southern end of Karon Beach, next to Dino Park Mini G olf. Radisson Plaza Resort Phuket Panwa Beach
www.katagroup.com/karonbeach www.radisson.com/phuketth_plaza
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White Box Modern Mediterranean/Asian Baan Yin Dee Fusion/International
Often the ideal dining and nightlife venue has an unsurpassed Few destinations in the world can host an evening of enjoyment with
beachfront setting with views of the Andaman Sea and the setting sun sophisticated flair and unrivalled ambience. Unprecedented luxury and
at dusk. Once a house nestled on the beach and known to locals as comfort characterise Baan Yin Dee. “Warm Welcome Home”, the English
White Box due to its colour and shape, White Box offers is now a two translation of Baan Yin Dee, is an apt name for this upscale retreat that
and a half storey building that holds an outdoor rooftop bar and both truly is to be discovered. Traditional Thai hospitality, the pleasing sounds
an outdoor and air conditioned dining area on the first floor. of the piano and the superb dinner make for a relaxing occasion.
Superlative dishes such as the Pan Fried Rock Lobster and Foie Gras The international and fusion flare at BYD come alive in the dishes
wth cantaloupe, mango and apple salsa and lavender essence and the so delicately prepared and presented. The Nasi Goreng Kampong,
Grilled Wagyu Beef Sirloin with grande escolha reduction, figs, plum and the Indonesian style fried rice served with chicken satay and shrimp
mizuna salad are pleasing to the eye and tantalize the taste buds. crackers, topped with a fried egg and a signature dish, KO’s spicy
sautéed pasta, a choice of pasta with asparagus, olives, Thai basil pesto
After dinner, move to the party upstairs and get a taste of Latino, Salsa, sauce, peppers, dry chilli with seafood or chicken.
Hip-Hop, R&B and more that White Box features on weekend nights.
An upscale venue catering to tourists and locals alike, BYD provides an
A superlative beachside location with a lively social and nightlife scene, unsurpassed dining experience. With superb food, piano music and
an outstanding cuisine make White Box a venue to frequent. hospitality in a stylish environment, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Open daily Mon-Sat 17-01:00, Sun 12-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 346271 Open daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-6 ext 5
Past Novotel Resort after Sunset Resort on beach side Muean Ngern Road South end of Patong
www.whiteboxrestaurant.com www.baanyindee.com
Into the Beach's contemporary open kitchen, sail-like roof and sand floor
with its seaside location, embrace the philosophy of providing modern
luxuries and facilities, while taking exceptional care of the environment.
The menu follows Six Senses’ Slow Life concept to promote the natural
healthy way of life for body and soul. Slow Life philosophy is based
on the balance of acronyms: sustainable, local, organic, wholesome,
learning, inspiring, fun, experiences. It promotes a natural healthy way
of life for body and soul and is focused on 'wholesome', which is an
expression of harmony between all other elements. Slow Life inspires us
to live our life to its full potential.
Slow Life is a lifestyle way of eating that can make you feel better about
yourself. Food concepts include spa cuisine, organic, low carbohydrates,
high protein diet, vegetarian, and raw food.
Enjoy a new style, right on the beach and Into the Beach.
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Photos from The Phuket Community Foundation
The fun starts at 2pm. Events will include dragon boat races, For more information and to enter any of the competitions, visit
kayak races, a home-made raft race, a muay talay competition www.phuketcharity.org/raceday/. To buy tickets for the Great
(boxing while perched on a horizontal pole) and a cardboard box Phuket Rubber Duck Race, visit www.phuketcharity.org/duck/ –
race for kids (last one to sink is the winner). there you can buy your duck numbers online, or check out where
you can buy duck numbers in Phuket. Facebook members have
The big event of the afternoon will be the Great Phuket Rubber
the chance to get – free – four more ducks for each one they buy.
Duck Race with hundreds, possibly thousands, of little yellow
rubber ducks racing down the canal at Canal Village (the All proceeds from the event will go into the Phuket Community
technical staff of Laguna Phuket will make the water move Foundation’s Grant Fund from which donations will be
specially for the occasion). Each duck will be numbered on its, allocated to groups or organisations that have good
er, south side, and the holders of tickets corresponding to the ideas for improving Phuket. Grant applications will be
numbers of the first six ducks to cross the line will win big prizes accepted throughout December with the grants being ing
totalling around 600,000 baht. made in January.
These prizes are: Four nights for two in a Banyan Tree spa There are many fine charities on Phuket doing
pool villa with a romantic dinner, a round of golf and full spa excellent work in their chosen fields, but there are
treatment; a game fishing trip or luxury cruise for six from Wahoo; still many areas of need that are untouched. This
three nights for two at Amanpuri; a year’s family membership is where the PCF plans to make a difference, by
at the Phuket International Academy’s sports club (opening allocating funds to those who do not qualify for
next April), an original sculpture from industrial artist John funding from charities or government agencies,
Underwood, and an Apple Mac laptop from Phuket International whether it be poverty relief, education, culture or
Academy. historical support, public safety or public health.
Other charities and community organisations will join in, setting The PCF has already been active in Phuket with its
up side stalls with village-fête-type games to keep everyone own projects, setting up toy libraries in four schools
amused. For kids who know how to kick there will be a Beat the so far (with more to come), and improving road
Goalie competition. Not easy – the guy in goal will be Martyn safety by replacing rear lights on motorcycles – so far
ar
Ware who was once with Tottenham Hotspur and then with about 1,000 replacements have been made, making
Queen’s Park Rangers. 1,000 families safer on the roads at night.
There will also be a bouncy castle, face painting and balloon
animals and a marquee with food and drinks at very reasonable For more information contact:
prices. For those who want to get close to the races, Laguna’s The Phuket Community Foundation
fleet of ferries will be available. Across the road, there will be Website: www.phuketcharity.org
pony rides or kids can meet Laguna’s baby elephant. Email : director@phuketcharity.org.
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Key points
• The effect of the fluctuating unit price has meant that Example
B has ended up with a higher fund value than in a steadily
increasing market. Even though the unit price is actually lower at
2 the end of the example than it is at the start.
• To reap benefits from stock markets an investor need not
necessarily have a large lump sum to invest.
• Unit cost averaging holds obvious benefits for investors making
0 regular savings/premiums.
1 2 3 4 5
• It is important to consider the risks associated with all types of
Years investment, particularly those associated with equity markets.
With the above in mind I think it appropriate to show again how the
Example A Example B
markets have performed over the recent past. As you can see there have
Based on a hypothetical investment of USD10,000
been periods of high volatility. Unit cost averaging has worked during
invested on the first day of each year over five years. this time to great effect, and no doubt will do so again in the future.
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The bigger picture
The case for investing in equities
Taking into account the effects of any short term
volatility, the case for investing in equities remains as
strong today as it has ever been for those investors with a
long-term investment horizon. Over the last 25 years, an
investment in the S&P 500 would have grown to almost
20 times its original value.
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Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs.
Tel: +66 (0)76 236663, +66 (0)76 236056
Location
Yaowarat Rd.
Bangkok
Phuket Hospital The Royal Spa Vachira
Hospital
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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 Spa
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.
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
Bobby Duchowny studied aromatherapy – a healing art that promotes
privacy of their homes – no matter where in the world they live.
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.
“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.”
Location
To
Laguna
Lemongrass To Bypass Rd. To Phuket City
Hotels
House
PTT
Surin Beach
Gasoline
Chalong
To Tha Reua
Lemongrass
Cherngtalay To Kata
House
To Kamala To Rawai
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Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs.
Spa
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
Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa
first feeling when I stepped through
the impressive gates of the Sukko spa Heaven of Silk 180 min
was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are The particles of Thai silk powder are so small that they can be easily
dressed beautifully in traditional Thai absorbed through the skin, helping to nourish and maintain it completely.
style and the spa design, influenced by This is a four-step treatment with Royal Thai Silk Body Mask, Wild Honey Milk
the ancient Siamese capital, creates a Floral Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Spa and Tea
haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I for Time.
had left all my troubles behind.
Relaxing Pleasure 150 min
Chilled out by the soothing background
music, my mind was filled with a Steam/Jacuzzi, Serenity Aromatherapy Body Massage, Stimulating Foot
peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the Massage, Tea for Time.
warm traditional welcome (again from
Sukko culture) of the ‘Flower Floating Scent Lovers 150 min
Ritual’ – similar to ‘Loy Kratong’, where Steam/Jacuzzi, Herbal Salt Body Scrub, Rose of Love Bath, Sweet Memory
the idea is to float away past stresses Aromatherapy Body Massage, Tea for Time .
and wish for luck and joy from that
moment on. Luxurious Desire 240 min
Steam/Jacuzzi, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Wild Honey Milk Bath, Jasmine
A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certified Thai Herbalist
Night Aromatherapy, Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment,
and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is offered at Sukko, in packages
Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time
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 Morning Glory Half Day
recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are
totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the Let the traditional Thai way of life awaken your senses and bless your soul.
herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your Start with a traditional Sukko culture and be welcomed by the ‘Flower
treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be. Floating Ritual’. Float away past stress and plan for a new bliss, followed by
I was pampered with the ‘All-Soother’ package, a 2 1/2 hour experience that a spa consultation of ‘Love Celebration Package’, a ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ lesson,
left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This four-treatment combination began Herbal Steam and Jacuzzi and a Thai Massage. Then relax with ‘Tea for Time’
with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric and a healthy snack before indulging in the Thai set menu for Longevity
Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub (Recommended) at the Suk Savoey restaurant.
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, Location
where they will enjoy with a variety of fun yet
safe activities. Phuket City
Sukko Spa, one of Phuket’s most luxurious spas,
is located on Chaofa Road just 30 minutes from To Chalong
Phuket International Airport, 10 minutes from Chao-fa West Rd.
To Airport
Phuket Town, 30 minutes from Kata or Karon Sukko Spa
Beach and 20 minutes from Patong Beach. It Island Furniture &
Big-C Central Festival The Courtyard
is creatively designed in a contemporary Thai
style, set amongst 15 rai (6 acres) of luxuriously
landscaped tropical forest. For TAXI: ถนนเจาฟาตะวันตก ใกลสามแยกถนนขวาง
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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.
Spa
Tel: +66 (0)76 340138
41 Taweewongse Road, Patong Beach, Phuket
Email: spaipc@impiana.com Website: www.impiana.com
Swasana Spa
Whether you’re suffering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for
a slice of tropical relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way to start.
Finding a spa in Patong is easy. But if you want first-class tropical treatments
in a superb beachfront setting, your choice is very limited. Fortunately, the
newly-opened Swasana Spa at Impiana Phuket Cabana Resort & Spa, provides
the perfect answer. With two luxurious treatment rooms for couples, complete
with private steam room and oversize twin Jacuzzi, one single treatment rooms
and two beachfront Thai Massage rooms, Swasana Spa is unique in Patong –
blending sublime treatments with a spectacular beachside location.
Whether you’re suffering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated
commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for a slice of tropical
relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way
to start.
My journey began with a Herbal Steam treatment in the aromatic steam room.
Great for cleaning the pores and clearing the mind. Then out of the steam
into the warm Jacuzzi for two, sipping a cool ginger tea while nature’s healing
power eases away aches and stress.
Already beginning to relax, I moved on to the Swasana Salt Scrub, the spa’s
signature body treatment. My 2 therapists started with a gentle scrub, using
tropical salt and tamarind to remove the dead skin cells, leaving my skin feeling
smooth and silky.
Gearing up the sense of total relaxation, and gearing down even further my
stress levels, I next experienced the signature massage – a combination of
Lomi-Lomi and Aromatherapy techniques and principles. Lomi Lomi, also called
‘Loving Hands’, derives from ancient Polynesian massage using long continuous,
flowing strokes to get deeply into tired muscles. Aromatherapy, using essential
oils to stimulate or relax, is the perfect complement. While my therapists’ hands
worked their magic on my body, I felt I had
left all my worldly cares and tension behind.
By now in sensory heaven, the Sawasana Location
angels prepared me for a Rejuvenating Patong Beach
Anti-Stress Facial. A blend of facial massage
Impiana Phuket Cabana
with natural creams, this treatment cleansed Swasana Spa
To Karon Taweewong Rd. To Kalim
and rejuvenated my skin and facial muscles.
Soi Bangla
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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.
Spa
Tel: +66 (0)76 381010-7
100 Vised Road, Moo 2, Rawai 83130
Email: reservations-phuket-spa@sixsenses.com Website: www.sixsenses.com
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Where could be more convenient than adjacent to the world famous The spacious guest bedroom features a
Laguna Resorts. This is a 5-star location with neighbours the Banyan Tree, the private deck area with a lush tropical garden,
Sheraton and its golf courses. It is just 5 minutes to the tranquil white sandy a substantial walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite
beaches of Layan and Bangtao and with easy access to Phuket International bathroom with a vanity sink and toilet. An
Airport, 15 minutes to the north. A wide range of international shopping, indoor shower and an outdoor waterfall shower
international hospitals and the British International School are also only harmonise with lush tropical landscaped
about 15 minutes away. surroundings.
In terms of lifestyle, residents at Villas Aelita will be spoiled for choice, with A covered car port, laundry room, utilities room and storage spaces, will ensure
many local restaurants and pubs, plus golf and many other activities close by. your maximum comfort and will complete this exceptional tropical villa.
An exclusive estate of just seven high quality 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Balinese style All villas are air-conditioned and fitted with wardrobes and Western-style
pool villas. Each individual villa is being specifically designed and constructed kitchen and appliances. Exceptional quality throughout each villa gives that
to create the contemporary fusion of western technology with Asian styling. 5-star residence.
The stylish and contemporary floor plan for each villa features a Balinese For your convenience and safety, gated access with 24-hour on-site security,
entrance with stepping stones leading over a lotus pond that provides an garbage removal and pest control, gardening and irrigation and street and
appealing access to the formal entrance. Once in the living/dining room, one garden lighting are included in all common areas.
is immediately struck by the expansive view over the pool, the waterfall and All villas are designed to capture natural light and panoramic mountain views,
the lush tropical garden. Not only is the view aesthetically pleasing, it allows accentuating the essence of a tropical utopia.
the villa owner to see instantly what is happening around the villa.
A rental management programme yeilding a return of 8% per annum is
The living room links to the master bedroom via a glass walkway that has a available for buyers.
delightful view over the pool. The spacious master bedroom has a substantial
walk-in wardrobe, a private deck at pool level with stepping stones over the
deluxe pool to a sala surrounded by water − truly a liaison of luxury to relax
with nature.
The en-suite bathroom features 'his and hers' vanity sinks, a toilet and an
inside waterfall shower. The bathroom floor steps down into the lush tropical
garden with a romantic outside shower and bathtub, offering a cozy area
with champagne and candles to romantically complete a perfect day in For further information contact:
tropical Phuket. John Antony Group Co., Ltd
101/6 Moo3, Thepkrasattri, Thalang, Phuket, 83110 Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66 (0)76 512717 Mobile: +66 (0)84 731 1036, +66 (0)85 227 5608
Email: sales@villas-aelita-phuket.com Website: www.villas-aelita-phuket.com
To Surin
Beach BANGTAO BEACH To Naithon
4025
Banyan Tree
Srisoontho
Sheraton
Banyan Tree
rn Rd.
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People Profile
Suphaporn
Chittmittrapap
This month we talk to a well-travelled,
professionally-qualified business person. Her view of
Phuket is well worth hearing.
How do you solve problems and challenges in life and business? Well, How is Phuket in your view? What do you like and dislike about the
business, and life as well I suppose, is all about solving problems. I always try island? Phuket has beautiful beaches and mountains, great restaurants and
to encourage my staff to think positively, “Every problem has a solution, if a wonderful relaxed lifestyle. There was a time when I really enjoyed chilling
you’ll only search it out.” You must be happy in the work you’re doing. After out, in and around Patong. These days, however, I just don’t get the time. The
all, you spend more of your waking time at work than at home. Finally, be biggest problem on the island is the lack of a decent public transportation
cooperative and courteous to those around you. Always volunteer to help service. If you don’t have a car or a motorcycle you can’t go anywhere. For the
others whenever you can. sake of the general population this problem really has to be addressed.
Could you tell us about your private life and your lifestyle? I’m 42 years For more information contact:
old and have four children. The eldest is 16, and is studying in Canada. The AheadAll Phuket Company Limited
other three attend an international school in Bangkok. Tel: +66 (0)76 249905 Fax: +66 (0)76 249906
Mobile: +66 (0)86 965 5483 (English/Thai)
Personally, I like to enjoy the best for everything. I love music and work.
Email: aaphuket@aheadallgroup.com
I couldn’t live without working. I work six days a week, so evenings and
Sundays are devoted to my children. I do enjoy eating out in fine restaurants, AheadAll Co., Ltd. (Bangkok)
and I also enjoy going to concerts. I usually travel abroad every year. On Tel: +66 (0)2 922 3467 Fax: +66 (0)2 922 3472
occasion, I’ll organise fund raising events for schools both in Bangkok and Mobile: +66 (0)84 001 2828
elsewhere. Email: sales@aheadallgroup.com
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Images courtesy of Sukko Spa, www.sukkospa.com
Loy Kratong
Festival
This event is one of the most beautiful and popular festivals
in Thailand. It’s traditionally celebrated on the full moon
night of the 12th month in the lunar calendar, which usually
falls in November. This year it’s on the evening of the 2nd
November.
During the festival, Thai people will construct a small float from a section
of banana tree trunk, decorate it with banana leaves and flowers and add a
candle and three sticks of incense. It’s also common practise to include some
nail clippings or a few strands of one’s hair, and a small sum of money. The
candle and joss sticks are lit and the krathong is floated away on any open
stretch of water. As we’re living on an island, this obviously is likely to be the
sea. The belief is that this offering to the gods will take away all the bad luck
of the past year and thus bring good fortune in the year to come.
If you don’t have a banana tree conveniently to hand then many small shops
will have ready-made offerings on sale for a few baht. It’s a seasonal cottage
industry which is worth supporting. A word of caution, though. In past years,
some constructors, in an effort to improve the buoyancy characteristics of
their merchandise, took to using polystyrene for the hull. It’s obviously not
very ecologically or politically correct to introduce lots of lumps of non-
biodegradable stuff into the seas around us, which, in due course, may return
to pollute our beaches. The gods will not be amused. Take care.
As we’ve said, the tides are supposed to carry all your bad luck away, so the
further the krathong drifts the less likelihood there’s that ill fortune can come
back to bite you. A hot tip, if you launch from the sea gypsies’ village in Rawai,
with a 20 baht note on board, the village kids playing in the water will ensure
that your craft carries a respectable distance. The gods help those who help
themselves. The kids, of course, do the same with the 20 baht.
As the sun sets and the moon rises above the horizon, the crowds start to Launching a khom loy.
gather on all the accessible beaches. Food stalls appear from nowhere and
a carnival atmosphere prevails. For those who still need to buy a krathong,
last minute stocks will be available. If you’re planning to get there by car it’s a beaches. On the bigger beaches there may also be organised events like
good idea to arrive early, as parking can be a problem alongside the popular beauty contests, fair games, firework displays and handicraft markets. (See
our ‘What’s on’ section).
Many people will also make paper lanterns (called khom loy in Thai) which
climb into to the sky powered by the heated air from a candle wired inside.
This illuminates the canopy at the same time. The sight of hundreds of
these tiny flickering points of light climbing into the night sky makes for a
delightfully romantic backdrop to the party. If you’re planning to do this,
don’t forget to make a wish at the launch – this is the land where wishes
come true. Trust me.
The origin of the festival goes back to the time of the Sukhothai
Kingdom around seven hundred years ago. A lady called lled
Noppamas whose beauty was apparently legendary was the
chief consort to the king at the time. As a tribute to her
er beloved
she created the first krathong in the shape of a lotus and
presented it to him during the celebration of the festival.
ival. His
Majesty was so taken with the tribute that he ordered d
that the practise should be perpetuated and a tradition on
was born. The ladies of today who win the beauty
contests will be crowned Miss Noppamas in memoryy of
the originator of the custom.
Enough history. Loy Krathong is a lighthearted
celebration of the end of the monsoon rains and
a great excuse for a party. Enjoy.
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Villa Onyx is the latest The Two Villas concept in stylish tropical living
for modern couples and small families – a concept that gives you
privacy and convenience with the freedom to indulge in the resort-
style luxury of a private pool that you can step straight into from your
bedroom any time of day or night in the tranquil surroundings of Soi
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Villa Onyx is uniquely designed compact yet spacious single-story
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traditional and contemporary elements of design to offer a fresh
new concept of ready-to-move-into homes each fully equipped
with a built-in kitchen and fitted furniture in each of the bedrooms
while the two en-suite bathrooms are fitted out with high-quality
furnishings in trendy design.
The spacious kitchen space is a pleasure to prepare food and drinks
in and is stylishly kitted out with an L-shaped black marble counter
top with an electric stove and convector hood fitted into pure white
cupboards as part of the open-plan living and dining area where
cooking and conversation is fun.
Each of the two bedrooms has a stylish en-suite bathroom fitted out
in a modern Western style. The master bedroom’s spacious en-suite
bathroom has a deep sunken bath that offers a view through the
bedroom and out to the pool in the garden beyond. It also has a
separate overhead rain shower enclosed in glass.
Villa Onyx is air conditioned throughout, with central ventilation in
the living area and separate units in each of the bedrooms, allowing
you to conserve energy when the bedrooms are not in use.
Three-metre high ceilings with ambient lighting add to the feel of
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KOH KAEW : A truly special apartment from YAMU : One of the most exclusive addresses KATA : Spacious 115 sqm one bedroom Foreign
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4 Bedroom Property 34.95m THB 3 Bedroom Apartment 19.25m THB 5 Bedroom Villa 55m THB
WEST COAST : A wonderful 4 bed, 5 bath LAYAN : Overlooking Laguna Phuket: Stunning LAGUNA : In the middle of Laguna Phuket and
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WEST COAST : 212 sqm of interior plus huge LAGUNA : 3 bed, 3 bath pool and garden villa WEST COAST : A wonderful detached villa with
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3 Bedroom Town Home 16.95m THB 4 Bedroom Penthouse 44m THB 2 Bedroom Apartment 9.15m THB
LAGUNA : Duplex semi-detached town home LAYAN : Over 600 sqm of living space on 2 floors CAPE PANWA : 2 bed, 2 bath 106 sqm apartment
with 165 sqm of indoor living space, 3 bed, 3 bath with a roof garden, great views and facilities make in resort complex on Cape Panwa with direct
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3 Bedroom Villa 17.95m THB 5 Bedroom Pool Villa 56m THB 3 Bedroom Apartment 20.75 THB
LAYAN : Luna Phuket is a superb development LAYAN : Lakewood Hills is a superb gated LAYAN : With only 8 apartments still remaining on
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Useful info
Things to do
in Phuket
Maybe you have just come to Phuket to soak up the
sun and relax on the island’s legendary beaches
beaches, enjoy
the endless choice of restaurants and shop in the local
bazaars or in the first class department stores. These
days though, we find that visitors are increasingly
adventurous and for this reason we at ‘Shop WINDOW
on Lifestyle’ have put together a selection of more
exotic and unusual activities. Here's things to do in
Phuket, the small island that reigns as the tourist
capital of South Thailand.
Phuket Butterfly Garden:
This is a place of endless educational possibilities. Here you can learn more
about the miraculous miniature world of insects and butterflies. Relax in the
garden where there are literally thousands of butterflies filling the air or busy
seeking pollen among the tropical blooms.
Located in Soi Paneung in the Sam Kong area, the garden is a 5-minute drive
from Tesco Lotus. Take the road towards Phuket City and it is on the left hand
side. There is a large sign indicating the turning. Entrance for children under
10 years is 150 baht, adults and kids over 10 years pay 300 baht. Open daily
from 09:00 until 17:00 hours (last admission). For more information ring 0
7621 0861 or visit www.phuketbutterfly.com
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Social Phuket
What WAS on in Phuket
Absolute Bangla Suites pre opening party Da Vinci Restaurant owners, David Roberts & Mark
(From left) Amy Lunt, Wife of Bryan Lunt; Bryan Lunt, Chairman, Absolute World Group Norris take a day out with their families and staff on
of Companies; Vladimir Sucevan, CEO, Absolute World Group of Companies; Svetlana
Kostromitina, VP of Sales, Absolute World Group of Companies; Barry J. Suvllivan,
Phuket Raceweek winner Da Vinci Niña
MD, Siam Asia Pacific Engineering (Thailand) and Stephen Rowe, Genneral Manager, David and Leirife
Absolute Real Estate. Roberts, getting a taste
of what’s in store when
their new Andaman
Cabriolet is delivered.
(From left) Bryan Lunt, Chairman, Absolute World Group of Companies; Thirada
Leeyawanich, Director of Absolute Bangla Suites; Wichai Praisa-Ngob, Governor of
Phuket; Pongpayome Vasputi, Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
From left (back side) Vladimir Sucevan, CEO, Absolute World Group of Companies;
Supachart Ruamsamu, Managing Director, Absolute Resorts and Hotels and Andrew
C. Parker, Managing Director – Thailand, Absolute World Group of Companies.
Fun & Breezy Aussie Mark with Grenville Fordham of Da Vinci Niña builders,
Composite Catamarans.
Brunch at Dusit Thani
Laguna Phuket
(From left) Peter Komposch -
General Manager, Dusit Thani
Laguna Phuket; Michael R. Ayling,
Managing Director, Laguna
Resorts & Hotels Public Co., Ltd;
Ben O’Donoghue, Australia’s
celebrity chef, BBC series TV host The Da Vinci team - minus Piling into the dinghy for
and food expert; Alexander Mack, their slick uniforms. the trip back ashore.
Director of Food & Beverages,
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket with Da Vinci Restaurant, Nai Harn
the refreshing “Bloody Marry Ma Tel: +66 (0)76 289574 www.davinciphuket.com
Way” – a special drink of the day Composite Catamarans Co., Ltd.
by Chef Ben. Tel: +66 (0)81 797 9754 www.catamaransailingphuket.com
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Useful info
Blood Donations
The start of the tourist season and the associated influx of visitors to Phuket
results in an unfortunate trend – an increase in trauma, accidents and
hospital admissions. Hospitals therefore face an increasing need for more
supplies of the vital fluid of life, blood.
Media announcements calling for urgent blood donations are not Thai donors because for every
new in Phuket, and the hospitals and blood banks regularly ask for 1,000 donors, statistically, only
donations. It’s just that as the number of foreigners on the island three will donate Rh negative blood. That is clearly not enough;
increase, blood supplies, and particularly those blood groups that particularly when only about 1,000 Thais donate regularly, each
are rare, become scarce. month in Phuket.
Your blood is grouped and categorised by its makeup. All of us, Foreigners have a much higher incidence of Rh negative blood, at
Thai and foreigners have a blood group which is A, B, AB or O. This around 16%. So for every 1,000 donors, blood banks would collect
classification is then further defined as either positive or negative; about 160 units of blood. The other side of the coin, of course, is
more correctly termed Rh positive or Rh negative. that for every 100 foreign accident patients who need blood, 16 of
them will require Rh negative blood. With only around 20 foreigners
Most Thais, that is 99.7% of the population, have Rh positive blood. who donate blood regularly each month in Phuket, and the limited
It becomes immediately clear that the blood banks in Thailand number of Rh negative blood collected from the Thai population,
therefore have extreme difficulty getting Rh negative blood from the hospitals never have enough stock of this type of blood.
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Blood Donations
Facts
• You can’t give blood from one person to another unless it’s
a match. A person with Rh negative blood can’t receive Rh
positive blood.
• When people donate blood, they usually give one unit, around
500ml.
• Many accident patients need many units of blood to survive;
some as many as 10-15 units.
• Rh negative blood is rare, very rare, not just in Phuket but all
over Thailand.
• We can’t get Rh negative blood from the Thai population, they
don’t have it.
• Only a very few foreign people who live in Phuket with Rh
negative blood are regular donors.
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What Is
Code Sharing? For example, Flight XX123 operated by the airline XX, might also be sold by
airline YY as YY456, and by airline ZZ as ZZ789. Airlines may participate in a
code sharing arrangement for several reasons:
People travelling by air these days sometimes find 1. Connecting flights. This provides clearer routing for the customer
themselves without notification, on a flight with a allowing a customer to book travel from point A to C through point B
different number, operated by a company other than that under one carrier's code instead of a booking from point A to B under
one code and from point B to C under another.
with which they’d booked … it’s called code sharing.
2. Flights from two airlines that fly the same route. This gives an apparent
This can often cause confusion and even anger, if passengers find themselves increase in the frequency of service on the route for both airlines.
on an airline that they consider to be inferior to the one they had chosen.
3. Perceived service to unserved markets. This allows carriers who do
Let’s explain how this circumstance can come about.
not operate their own aircraft on a given route to gain exposure in the
Code sharing originated in 1990 when Qantas Airways of Australia and market through display of their flight numbers. Under a code sharing
American Airlines combined their services, between a number of US and agreement, the airline that actually operates the flight (the one providing
Australian cities. This preceded the formation of airline alliances, which also the ’plane, the crew and ground handling services) is called the
use code sharing in a very comprehensive way. operating carrier and the airlines that sell tickets for that flight but do not
actually operate it are called marketing carriers.
The first alliance, Star Alliance was started in 1997. Thai Airways International
was one of the five founding members, and the only one from Asia. This was Most passengers and travel agents prefer flights which provide a direct
followed by Oneworld which included Qantas and American Airways and connection and code sharing gives this impression. It can, however, be
Skyteam led by KLM-Air France. annoying for passengers as the Global Distribution Systems (Sabre, Amadeus,
Galileo and Worldspan) often do not differentiate between direct flights and
Most airlines now also have code sharing agreements with other operators.
code sharing flights.
The term ‘code’ is the identifier used in the flight schedule; generally the two
character International Air Transport Association (IATA) airline designator By Alastair Carthew, a Phuket based writer and
code and a flight number. communications advisor. Email: alastaircarthew@gmail.com
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