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RegularsPhuket Island map 8What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) 12-15Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town 16Social Phuket 28 & 74 & 75People profi le : Alex and Vlad Bond 45Legal matters : Arbitration and mediation of contractual disputesin the Kingdom of Thailand (Part 1) 65Things to do in Phuket 77Health matters : Water 80-81Useful telephone numbers 80

Yachts & YachtingLangkawi Regatta 10th Anniversary 18-19Yacht charters : Sunsail 23Boating Classifi eds 25Phuket tide tables : December 2011 - January 2012 24-25

CarsCar sales : Sure Motors 26Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 27

Shopping, Dining & LeisureHelicam : Helicam photography Super yachts onboard combi dock 1 21Palm House Primary School 29Not just a bunch of bankers 30-31Recipe : Tropical Prawn Salad 34Dining around Phuket 35-43Tipple Travel: Phuket’s best beach bars 50-51Xtrem Aventures Phuket 76

Spas & HealthSix Senses Spa 46The Royal Spa 47Sukko Spa 48Lemongrass House 49

Land & Property (Sales / Rentals)Tile-It : Phuket's quality tile boutique 53ISS Facility Services : Integrated pest management system 54L'Orchidée Village 55Wings 56Alanna Yamu 57The Eva by Eva Group 58Eva Beach by Eva Group 59Kata Rocks 60Anchan Villas 6188 Land & Houses Phuket 62Karon Butterfl y Resort 63Phuket.Net Real Estate 66St. James Properties 67Tropical Homes Real Estate 68-69CBRE 70Twovillas READY 71Green Hill Residences 72Home Service Classifi ed 73BMP 79H3 Digital Smart Homes 82

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Laguna Phuket 2011 Double Triathlon FestivalTill 4 December @ Laguna PhuketThe Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacifi c Championship sees hundreds of athletes from around the world for a week-long Tri-Fest of training and social events with top triathlon professionals,. The LPT has a 1.8km swim; 55km bike ride and 12km run. The Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacifi c Championship has a 1.9km swim; 90.1km bike ride and 21.1km run. Contact: Robin , Tel: +66 (0)76 362300. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.lagunaphuket.com.

North Phuket Culinary Arts Festival 20112 - 4 December @ North Phuket ResortsEat, Chill, Dance and Be Seen at the 2nd annual North Phuket Culinary Arts Festival, Mai Khao Beach. The festival celebrates the culinary talent and attractions of this unspoiled part of Phuket Island. Contact: North Phuket Resorts, Tel: +66 (0)76 363999. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.northphuket.com.

Phuket World Musiq Festival2 - 5 December @ Sapan HinThis four-day event, intended to celebrate the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand's 84th birthday, will focus on a borderless music and cultural and feature an array of international artists including Thai artists as well as Gnawa music bands from Morocco; performances by Marimba percussion artist Ziv Eitan from Israel; and performances by Akha hilltribe people from northern Thailand. The Phuket City Municipality’s Phuket Youth Orchestra, will perform jazz music written by His Majesty. From 8pm to 8:30pm on December 5, all artists performing in the festival will gather on stage and pay tribute to HM The King by performing the tribute song Father of Love in unison. Entrance is free. Tel: +66 (0)86 310 1230.

TSLC IronKids Phuket Offi cial Race3 December @ Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (PIA)Kids 6-15 years old can swim, bike and run to become an IronKids Triathlete! They can participate as individuals or as a team. Tel: +66 0)76 336000. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.ironkidsphuket.com.

Phuket King's Cup Regatta3 - 10 December @ Kata BeachThe Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's largest sailing event. 2011 is the 25th anniversary of the event and over 100 boats and 2,000 people are expected to take part, enjoying fi ve spectacular days of tropical racing and six nights of beachside parties. Contact: Kae Wattana, Tel: +66 (0)76 273380. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.kingscup.com.

Christmas Market10 December @ Da Vinci's Restaurant, Nai HarnTwo Christmas Markets will have unique gifts, decorations, homeware, etc as well as tasty treats: mince pies, Christmas cookies, cakes, etc, and a Gingerbread House raffl e. There will be Santa's Grotto, face painting and carol singers to entertain the kids. A table for goods is 500 baht, which is donated to charity. Contact: Chantal Fernandes, Tel: +66 (0)89 874 2942. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.thegoodshepherd.info.

Quest Laguna Phuket Adventure11 December @ Laguna Phuket.PAWS and Quest have partnered once again to bring the Quest Family Day, which includes fun activities for the kids – bouncy castles, fun stalls and water activities. There will be a car boot sale and it's 100 baht to hire a table. The PAWS Star Raffl e Tickets are on sale now and the big draw will take place at the fun day. Tel: +66 (0)89 588 4050. Web: www.pawsphuket.com.


Regular Events

Indochine Surin Beach Club & SterolabOsunlade Yoruba Records(US) and Tommy T will rock on Saturday the 3rd from 10pm. www.indochine-group.com.

Feeling Jazz @ Music Matters BarIf you like jazz, salsa, Caribbean, African, or South American music, this is the place for you! It’s an open-air venue, with only about a half-dozen tables, on Chana Charoen Road (at the corner with Phuket Road). Open until late at night. Live jazz jam sessions are on every Wednesday and Saturday night.

Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)The presentation night for both race series is on the 2nd. Tel: +66 (0)85 249 0823. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.

Facebook Fridays 10-11amHave questions about Facebook or other social medias? Join us every on the Wall of www.facebook.com/awprmarketing to chat live with experts such as Woody Leonhard, Amish Metha and Able Wanamakok. See you online!

The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) Regular Meeting will be the 2nd Friday of the month. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.

Lions Club of Patong BeachThe monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact: Jehanbaz (Jum) Ali Khan, Tel: +66 (0)81 374 2088. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.

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

Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC) Our Christmas lunch will be held on Wednesday the 7th at Twin Palms, Surin, from 11:30am. Tickets cost 700 baht for members and guests. Contact: Carole Dux , Tel: +66 (0)85 782 1332. Email [email protected].

The Phuket Youth Sailing Club (PYSC) The PYSC Open Dinghy & Beach Cat Regatta is 17 - 18. Boats are available. Skippers briefi ng 9:30am, racing at 10. Contact: Katy Gooch, Tel: +66 (0)85 215 9185. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketyouthsailing.org.

Rotary Club of Patong BeachMonthly Dinner Out & Family Day on Tuesday the 6th. Location TBA. Weekly Meeting on Tuesday, the 13th, 20th and 27th. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.

Chicky Net - The Social Network for Women in ThailandChicky Net is the online social network for women. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.chickynet.com.

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

Island Furniture Cricket league - Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) There's 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: [email protected].

British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP)Phuket’s multinational business networking group. Christmas Family Brunch is on Sunday the 4th. Web: www.bbap.org. Email: [email protected].

Entertainment – December Choices

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

LOVE, WEDDING, MARRIAGE(Romance, Comedy, Drama)Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, Jessica Szohr, Jane Seymour, James Brolin, Michael Weston

Mandy Moore is a marriage counselor whose life as a newly wed married to Twilight is turned upside down when she discovers her parents' happy marriage is unexpectedly headed for divorce. Determined to reconcile her parents for their 30th anniversary surprise party she stops at nothing plunging from one compromising situation to another. Will she destroy her own marriage and her professional life in her attempt to get her parents back together?

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE : GHOST PROTOCOL

(Action, Adventure, Thriller )Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Josh Holloway

This is not just another mission. The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in a global terrorist bombing plot. Ghost Protocol is initiated and Ethan Hunt and his rogue new team must go undercover to clear their organization's name. No help, no contact, off the grid. You have never seen a mission grittier and more intense than this.

SHERLOCK HOLMES : A GAME OF SHADOWS

(Action, Adventure, Crime)Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris , Eddie Marsan

Professor Moriarty is the new criminal mastermind and not only is he Sherlock Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may actually give him an advantage. When the Crown Prince of Austria is found dead, the evidence points to suicide. Holmes deduces that he has been murdered and it is only one piece of a larger puzzle, designed by the Professor. Moriarty's plans could change the course of history.

HAPPY FEET 2

(Action, Adventure, Comedy)Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Alecia Moore, Hank Azaria, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon

Mumble, The Master of Tap's son Erik is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and meets The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fl y! Mumble cannot compete with this new role model. Things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father's "guts and grit" as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals to put things right.


Off Phuket Events Upcoming EventsJANUARY 2012

New Year's Phuket Red Cross Fair (New Year’s Fair) @ Week Saphan Hin Park, Phuket

7 Ao Chalong - Langkawi ‘Champagne Run’ @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club, Phuket

9 - 14 10th Langkawi Regatta @ Langkawi

23 Chinese New Year @ Phuket

29 9th Khonkaen International Marathon @ Khonkaen University, Khonkaen

TBA Old Phuket Festival @ Phuket City

FEBRUARY 2012

1 - 5 The Bay Regatta - Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi @ Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi

10 - 26 MC - Tour Bike Week @ Pattaya Soi 12, Pattaya

24 - 25 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival @ Laguna Phuket, Phuket

MARCH 2012

29 - 1 April Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX) @ Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket

TBA Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival @ Thalang Area, Phuket

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

The 1st Thailand Team Amateur ChampionshipTill 3 December @ Hua HinParticipants play 5 rounds of golf: 2 practice rounds and 3 rounds of tournament play. Each team consists in 4 Amateurs, with every player playing his/her ball individually, and the 2 best scores to count each hole. Each player can mark points every hole but can also score as a team. The 3 courses to play at are Black Mountain Golf Club, the 2011 “Royal Trophy” Banyan Golf Club and Springfi eld Royal Golf Club. Contact: Marco Scopetta, Tel: +66 (0)2 714 8470. Web: www.golfasian.com.

Silk Phuk Siew Festival and Red Cross FairTill 10 December @ KhonKaenPhuk Siew or Friendship Making, an ancient ritual for the people of Isan, is organised with the silk festival. “Siew” (a word for friend in Northeastern dialect) refers to 2 people who are loyal, sincere and share a close relationship. This relationship happens among those 2 “friends” and is shared with others in their families. The festival includes the opening ceremony procession, silk weaving exhibitions and pavilion, Red Cross Fair, sales of OTOP products, the friendship making ritual and Northeastern style dinner, beauty contest, folk performances, etc. There is also an arts and cultural corner with activities and entertainment. Contact: TAT Khonkaen, Tel: +66 ( 0)43 244498-9. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.

Thailand Precision Flying Competition10 - 11 December @ Eastern Flying Club, PattayaPilot and navigator teams of two are invited to enter at Eastern Airfi eld, Pattaya, for the event. Teams will fl y a prescribed course and at the end of the exercise there will be a spot-landing competition, which will count towards overall score. There'll be prizes, BBQ and beer on Saturday and a breakfast fl y-out the Sunday morning. Contact: Mike Gillam, Tel: +66 (0)87 939 4523. Email: [email protected]

Lantern Festival, The Color of Southern CitiesTill 28 February 2012 @ Park of Had Yai, Songkla ProvinceExperience 9 wonders of lanterns of happiness such as Ice Lantern from Harbin of the People's Republic of China, lanterns from 14 southern provinces, lanterns from 4 regions of Thailand, international lanterns, lanterns of the world of childrens' imagination, lantern contests and festivals. Contact: Nakhon Hatyai Municipality, Tel: +66 (0)74 200000. TAT Hat Yai Offi ce, Tel: +66 (0)74 231055. Web: www.loikrathong.net.

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

Restaurants and Cafés@beach Food Loft Ocean Plaza, Beach RoadBit'in Restaurant JungceylonConcaved Beach Restaurant Beach Road, PatongCoyote Beach RoadIrish Times Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit RoadJean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar Rat-U-Thit RoadKantok Burasari Patong Beach, Ruamjai RoadKhun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Rat-U-Thit RoadLa Boucherie Restaurant Sawatdirak RoadLe 280 Pâtisserie Patong Paragon Resort & Spa, PatongMai Thai Bar Soi EricMolly Malone's Beach RoadMoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, PatongNaughty Radish Burasari Patong Beach, Ruamjai RoadNok & Chicken Sports Bar Patong Grand Condotel, Rat-U-Thit RoadRio Music Bar and Grill Soi BanglaScruff y Murphy's Soi BanglaSubway Beach Road

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

Restaurants and CafésAmazon Café Chaofa West Road, ChalongAnchor Bar and Restaurant Thai Na Road, KataAo Chalong Yacht Club Soi Phon Chalong, ChalongAustralia Bar & Grill Kata Night PlazaChalong Pier Beer Garden Chalong Pier Road, ChalongDa Vinci V Lounge Soi Sai Yuen, Nai HarnDos Fringos Chalong Pier Road, ChalongHappy Days Chaofa West Road, ChalongJimmy's Lighthouse Chalong Pier, ChalongKan Eang@pier Chalong Pier, ChalongKhun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Fisherman Way Park, ChalongLocanda Restaurant Patak Road, Kata-KaronPizza 2000 Patak Road, KaronThe Coff ee and Sandwich Shop Soi Casa Del Sol, Kata Road, KataVSET Chalong Pier, Chalong

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

Restaurants and Cafés Deli De Luca Boat Lagoon Marina Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach Mai Khao, TalangKamala Beer Garden Main Road, KamalaKhun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Laguna CherngtalayLambert Brothers Boat Lagoon MarinaLady Pie Srisoonthorn Road, CherngtalayLes Anges Royal Phuket MarinaLiquid Lounge Bar Surin Beach Road, SurinMoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, KamalaMoMo Café Courtyard by Marriott, SurinRed Cafe Beach Road, KamalaRed Cafe Soi Policestation, KamalaSkippers Royal Phuket MarinaThe Club Kamala Beach Road, KamalaThe Coff ee Club Turtle Village, Mai KhaoWatermark Bar Restaurant Boat Lagoon Marina

Servers ApplicationsDSL ConnectionsMaintenance of Installed SitesWireless CommunicationsCCTV and SecurityVoice over IP (VoIP)Video ConferenceVideo on Demand

Designs of IT solutionsNetworking - LAN/WANInstallationsMonitoringMaintenance Contracts

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Southern Information Technology Co., Ltd.15/25 Moo 1 Wichitsongkram rd., Tambon Kathu,Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83120Tel: +66 (0)76 202229 Mobile: +66 (0)85 125 0085Fax: +66 (0)76 319028 E-mail: [email protected]: www.south-infotech.com

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Thai Basecamp Soi Paradise InnThe Coff ee Club JungceylonThe Royal Kitchen The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa, Patong

PHUKET CITYHotels, Resorts and GuesthousesBay Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape PanwaCape Panwa Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape PanwaDeang Plaza Hotel Montri RoadMetopole Phuket Montri Road, Amphur Muang

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

PHUKET SOUTHHotels, Resorts and GuesthousesAlpina Phuket Nalina Ket Kwan Road, KataAngus @ O'Tool's Patak Road, Soi Islandia, KaronArfur @ O'Tool's Ket Kwan Road, KataBaan Kiki Chaofa West Road, ChalongBoathouse Wine & Grill Koktanode Road, KataBougainvillea Hotel Patak Road, Kata-KaronCC Blooms Soi 10, Patak Road, KaronEvason Phuket & Bon Island Viset Road, RawaiEAST 88 Beach Lounge 1.5 km of Chalong Circle, ChalongLa Gondola Restaurant Guest House Thaina Road, Kata CenterKata Beach Spa Resort 95 Pakbang Road, KataMom Tri's Kitchen Kata Noi Road, Kata NoiMom Tri's Oasis Koktanode Road, KataMom Tri's Villa Royale Kata Noi Road, Kata NoiNikita’s Rawai Beach Road, RawaiOn the Beach Karon Beach Resort & Spa, KaronPacifi c Club And Spa Patak Road, KaronPhuket Sports & Tennis Club Soi Suksan 2, Viset Road, RawaiSolution Lounge and Sports Bar Kata Road, KataThe Little Mermaid Patak Road, Karon

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2012 is the 10th regatta and the organisers, Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC), are determined to make this the most successful ever.

Coinciding with the anniversary, for the fi rst time the regatta has been accorded international recognition as a Grade 3 Championship by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). This achievement, which is one of the highlights of the 10th regatta, demonstrates that RLIR is on a solid track to continue its tradition of excellence in attracting highly competitive racing yachts and sailors from all over the world.

10th Anniversary

Kuah Harbour Race and Coastal Race always provide two diff erent scenarios for sailors. We have strong wind conditions with fl at waters in Kuah Harbour, as well as strong wind conditions with choppy waters in coastal areas. All participants can look forward to a challenging experience,” Zailani added.

RLIR 2012 will be preceded by a curtain-raiser, the AO CHALONG - LANGKAWI ‘CHAMPAGNE RUN’. The overnight race will kick off on 7th January 2012 from Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC), Ao Chalong Bay in Phuket, and offi cially ends at Telaga Habour in Langkawi.

Special promotional packages for early bird registrations are off ered, where an entry fee of RM550 per team, inclusive of skipper, will be charged for teams that register and make full payments before 30th November 2011. There will be also an additional RM100 fee for each additional crew member. Once the promotion ends, a fee of RM200 will be charged for each additional crew member. The fees will cover the cost of berthing for eight nights at the RLYC, water and electricity and regatta souvenirs.

The 10th Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) 2012 is scheduled to take place from 9th to 14th January 2012 in Kuah, Langkawi, with racing across several classes including Racing Class, IRC Class, Sports Boat, Multihull, Club Cruising and Ocean Rover.

Multihull 2011 winner, Phuket-based Andaman Cabriolet Niña

Racing in Bass Harbour

The Rear Commodore of RLYC, and Chairperson of Regatta Advisory Committee, Y.M. Tunku Soraya Dakhlah binti Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah said the regatta also complements the government’s eff ort in positioning Langkawi as one of the "world’s most widely recognised islands and tourist destinations" under the Langkawi Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan.

“It is our aim to maximise these inherent strengths and turn Langkawi into a premier sailing and yachting destination. We are looking forward to welcoming yacht owners from across the globe to participate and register for this thrilling event, which is aimed to cultivate the spirit of friendship and international sportsmanship among participating countries,” Tunku Soraya said.

The Regatta Technical Chairman, Ahmad Zailani Bashah, said Langkawi is known for its world-class sailing venue with excellent weather, good wind conditions and good tropical waters. “The wind speed in January usually fl uctuates between 8 - 20 knots and we are sure the conditions will be the same in January 2012. The


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For further information on the RLIR 2012, race schedule and entry form, visit www.langkawiregatta.com or contact En Zack at [email protected].

For the AO CHALONG - LANGKAWI ‘CHAMPAGNE RUN’ expression of interest or registration, please contact Scott Duncanson at [email protected] by providing the following details: Name of vessel; Multi or Monohull; Design / Type; Owner’s name and Email address.

For more information, contact Ms Shyla Sangaran at [email protected] +60 (0)32 146 8316) or Ms Ili Farhana at [email protected] +60 (0)3 2146 8807).

Teams participating in the RLIR 2012 will compete for the Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy (for participants of internationally registered yachts), the Commodore’s Challenge Cup (for participants of club-registered cruisers), the LADA-IRC Challenge Trophy (for participants of the IRC 1 Class), the Langkawi Sports Trophy (for participants in the Sports Boat Class) and the Malaysian Multihull Challenge Cup (for participants under the Multihull category).

A special award in memory of the late Founding Chairman and fi rst Commodore of RLYC, Almarhum Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the “Tunku Abdullah Sportsmanship Award” will be presented for the best team, both on water and land in the 2012 Regatta.

RLIR 2012 is organised by the RLYC and sanctioned by the Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA – The National Authority), a member of the National Sports Council and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia.

Andaman Cabriolet Niña crew collecting the Malaysian Multihull Challenge Cup

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PHUKET TIDE TABLES

DECEMBER 2011 Time Metres Time Metres Time Metres Time Metres

1 02:00 3.1 08:22 1.5 14:47 2.8 20:37 1.82 02:47 2.9 09:09 1.6 15:50 2.7 21:39 1.93 03:46 2.7 10:08 1.8 17:03 2.7 23:00 2.04 05:01 2.6 11:25 1.8 18:16 2.75 00:27 1.9 06:21 2.6 12:43 1.8 19:17 2.86 01:35 1.8 07:29 2.6 13:42 1.7 20:06 2.97 02:25 1.6 08:22 2.7 14:28 1.6 20:47 3.18 03:06 1.4 09:06 2.8 15:08 1.4 21:24 3.29 03:43 1.3 09:44 2.9 15:44 1.4 21:59 3.3

10 04:18 1.2 10:20 3.0 16:19 1.3 22:32 3.411 04:52 1.1 10:54 3.0 16:53 1.3 23:05 3.512 05:25 1.1 11:28 3.1 17:26 1.3 23:39 3.513 05:58 1.1 12:03 3.1 18:00 1.314 00:13 3.4 06:32 1.1 12:39 3.1 18:36 1.415 00:50 3.4 07:09 1.2 13:19 3.1 19:15 1.516 01:29 3.3 07:49 1.2 14:05 3.0 20:01 1.617 02:14 3.2 08:36 1.3 15:00 2.9 20:58 1.718 03:09 3.0 09:32 1.5 16:09 2.9 22:14 1.819 04:20 2.8 10:45 1.5 17:31 2.9 23:45 1.720 05:47 2.7 12:09 1.5 18:51 3.021 01:10 1.6 07:13 2.8 13:28 1.5 19:57 3.222 02:20 1.4 08:26 2.8 14:33 1.3 20:53 3.323 03:16 1.2 09:26 3.0 15:28 1.2 21:42 3.524 04:05 1.0 10:15 3.1 16:16 1.1 22:27 3.625 04:49 0.9 10:59 3.1 17:00 1.1 23:08 3.626 05:30 0.9 11:40 3.2 17:41 1.1 23:47 3.627 06:09 0.9 12:17 3.2 18:19 1.228 00:23 3.5 06:44 1.0 15:54 3.1 18:55 1.329 00:59 3.3 07:18 1.1 13:30 3.0 19:29 1.430 01:33 3.2 07:50 1.2 14:05 2.9 20:04 1.531 02:06 3.0 08:23 1.4 14:44 2.8 20:44 1.7

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JANUARY 2012 Time Metres Time Metres Time Metres Time Metres

1 02:41 2.8 08:58 1.5 15:30 2.7 21:33 1.82 03:24 2.6 09:42 1.7 16:36 2.6 22:42 1.93 04:30 2.4 10:44 1.7 18:04 2.64 00:12 1.8 06:15 2.3 12:11 1.8 19:20 2.75 01:42 1.7 07:44 2.4 13:38 1.7 20:19 2.86 02:43 1.5 08:46 2.5 14:40 1.5 21:06 3.07 03:27 1.3 09:34 2.7 15:28 1.4 21:46 3.28 04:05 1.2 10:13 2.8 16:08 1.3 22:22 3.39 04:41 1.0 10:48 3.0 16:45 1.2 22:56 3.4

10 05.15 0.9 11:22 3.1 17:21 1.1 23:30 3.511 05:49 0.9 11:55 3.2 17:56 1.1 12 00:04 3.5 06:22 0.8 12:30 3.2 18:31 1.113 00:40 3.5 06:57 0.9 13:07 3.2 19:07 1.214 01:16 3.4 07:33 1.0 13:47 3.2 19:48 1.315 01:55 3.2 08:12 1.1 14:32 3.1 20:34 1.416 02:40 3.0 08:57 1.3 15:28 2.9 21:34 1.617 03:39 2.7 09:54 1.4 16:43 2.8 22:59 1.718 05:06 2.5 11:19 1.6 18:17 2.8 19 00:46 1.7 06:56 2.5 13:06 1.6 19:42 2.920 02:13 1.5 08:29 2.6 14:27 1.5 20:48 3.121 03:14 1.2 09:31 2.8 15:25 1.3 21:39 3.322 04:01 1.0 10:18 3.0 16:13 1.2 22:22 3.423 04:42 0.9 10:56 3.1 16:53 1.1 23:00 3.524 05:18 0.8 11:29 3.2 17:30 1.0 23:34 3.525 05:52 0.8 12:00 3.2 18:04 1.026 00:06 3.4 06:23 0.9 12:30 3.2 18:34 1.127 00:36 3.3 06:51 1.0 12:59 3.2 19:03 1.228 01:04 3.2 07:17 1.1 13:26 3.1 19:30 1.329 01:30 3.0 07:41 1.2 13:55 3.0 19:59 1.430 01:57 2.8 08:06 1.3 14:26 2.8 20:33 1.631 02:26 2.7 08:35 1.5 15:05 2.7 21:20 1.7

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Sunday Brunch at St. Tropez Beach Club, Indochine

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Sala Suddhavasa

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NOT JUST ABOUT THE BANKERS

"Like most lotus eaters living here in Paradise Phuket, I paid scant attention to the ‘Occupy’ (New York’s Wall Street, London’s St Paul’s Cathedral et al) movement protesting about… well pretty much everything to do with how the world’s run. That is until I discovered my daughter, Emma, was camped out on a damp November pavement in London, working to get the ‘Occupy’ message across to a skeptical media. It might just be worth putting the gin and tonic down for a moment to consider what this is all about…" Grenville Fordham, Window magazine publisher

What have bankers got to do with oceans, ice sheets & orang utans?

Feature

Flooded with requests from members of the public, the media and my family to explain why I’m camping out on the chilly cobbles of St Paul’s, I stormed my own brain and came up with this:

I’m here because I believe in real democracy, social justice and environmental responsibility. I’m here because I passionately believe – no, I know – that we need to put planet and people before profi t. I’m not here because I hate bankers, or hate cuts. It’s so much deeper, broader and more complex than that… and it’s got a lot to do with loving this earth we live on.

Environment and economics are inextricably linked. One doesn’t have to understand fractional reserve banking to understand this. The profi t-driven economic system we have is not sustainable. By that I don’t just mean it’s not

‘green’, I mean that in a world of fi nite resources we literally cannot have perpetual growth. It won’t work. It cannot be sustained. Already the fi nancial system in the Western world has begun to implode. We’ve knocked back the ‘good’ times – the greed times – and now we’re lurching about like drunkards trying to pretend we just need a cup of coff ee and then we’ll be fi ne to drive.

I think it’s time the car keys were confi scated because it’s not just economies that we’re crashing, it’s the planet.

Economic and social injustice is what many of us are feeling most keenly at the moment but we can’t aff ord to ignore the looming dual impacts of climate change and resource scarcity. They’ll hit the most vulnerable fi rst, especially those living in marginal lands – the deserts of Africa, the fl oodplains of Bangladesh – while the super-wealthy one percent will relocate to the least aff ected

Grenville Fordham Emma Fordham


Feature : Not just a bunch of bankers

areas and insulate themselves in robust palaces. We can’t wait until our low-lying cities fl ood, until the glaciers melt and the gorillas are gone before we do something about it; if we do it’ll be too late, we’ll be trapped in a chain-reaction of crises way more severe than job losses and home repossessions.

So, in addition to railing at banks and corporations for stealing our money and corrupting the politicians who are supposed to represent us, we must remember that they are the ones destroying our land–again, for their own profi ts. Extracting oil from the tar sands of Canada, deep-water oil drilling in the Arctic, fracking for gas in Lancashire, slashing rainforests to grow cash-crops such as palm oil… these environmentally devastating practices need to be stopped.

A British environmental lawyer (Polly Higgins) has proposed to the UN that heads of state and directors of corporations be required to take individual and personal responsibility for their actions and that ecocide, the environmental equivalent of genocide, becomes an International Crime Against Peace (alongside genocide itself, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and war crimes).

While this may give profi t-hungry polluters pause for thought, I believe it’s not just the elites who need to re-evaluate; we all do. We need to stop being selfi sh. Selfi shness is behind the unsustainable profi t-driven economy, the destruction of environments, over-fi shing, over-consumption, pollution and war. We need to look at what is really needed to have a decent quality of life. Let’s try to get those things – food, clean water, shelter, warmth, security, community, education, leisure, meaningful

pursuits – for everyone on the planet… and get rid of everything else. Stop lusting, hoarding, competing. Demand that the bankers do their bit but be prepared to do our bit too. If everyone stopped being selfi sh we have the intelligence and resources to sort it out. For example, an IPCC Report (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change) shows that with political will and investment we could meet 80% of the world’s energy needs with renewables by 2050.

That would go some way towards heading off environmental catastrophe; towards saving the oceans, the ice, the orang utans and the people. We might even fi nd enough compassion in our hearts to invite the bankers onto the ark.

For more information, visit: www.occupylondon.org.uk

You don’t have to believe everything they stand for, but they’re the only ones making a noise – and there sure is something wrong… GF

photo by Julie Lever

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Recipe

About the Chef Dennis Barton, Executive ChefHoliday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach

Chef Dennis Barton, Australian born, has more than 20 years of culinary experience, starting as a sous chef in an award-winning restaurant in Brisbane, Australia. Since then he has continued his journey in the hospitality industry, moving across regions and working in several towns in Australia, including Carrington Inn and Park Royal Hotel in Canberra, Hamilton Island Resort in Great Barrier Reef, the award-winning Baquette restaurant in Brisbane and Hope Island Resort in Queensland. After that, Chef Dennis started his career in Thailand as Executive Chef at Kanary Bay Patong, then joining Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa before moving to Kuramathi Island in the Maldives.

Prior to his current appointment as Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach, Chef Dennis was the Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Clark, Pampanga, Philippines.

With his wealth of background and experience, he brings his knowledge and professional skills to his new challenge at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach to create a memorable dining experience.

For more information, please contact:Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao BeachTel: +66 (0)76 603699 Web: www.holidayinnresortphuketmaikhaobeach.com.

Ingredients

½ mango• 150 gm tiger prawns• 50 gm avocado• 20 gm macadamia nuts• 20 gm cucumber• 20 gm cherry tomatoes•

2 gm coriander• 1 gm fi sh sauce• 10 ml sweet chili sauce• 15 ml lime juice• 10 ml mayonnaise• Ground black pepper•

Preparation Method

1. Dice cherry tomatoes, avocado (seedless & peeled), cucumber (seedless & peeled) into 1cm cubes.

2. Marinate tiger prawns with sea salt, ground black pepper, squeeze of lime juice and 10ml of olive oil. Rest for 5 minutes.

3. Mix mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce and squeeze lime juice.

4. Cut one cheek from a mango and peel the skin then slice thinly.

5. Roast macadamia nuts for 5 minutes at 170°C, then cut into quarters

Cooking methods:

1. Mix together the tomato, avocado, cucumber and macademia nuts with the coriander, fi sh sauce & squeeze of lime juice, then set aside to infuse while the prawns cook.

2. BBQ the prawns for 2 minutes each side or pan fry, set aside to rest.

Serving

1. Place the tomato mix you set aside in a small mold of your choice and place at one end of the plate.

2. Lift the fi nely sliced half of mango cheek with a knife by sliding it under the mango, place in the middle of the plate and then fan it up.

3. Arrange the prawns on the opposite side of the plate to which the tomato is then dress the tomato mix and slided mangoes with the chili, mayonnaise and garnish with fresh coriander.

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

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

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

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

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

Taste Restaurant Mediterranean/Pacifi c Rim

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

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

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

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

Baan Rim Pa Thai

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

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

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Silverado108/26 moo 5, Chalerm-PrakietRor.9 Rassada,Muang, Phuket 83000Tel: 076 304385-6, 076-612789Mobile: 081 0333 607, 088 765 4478, 088 765 4479

Branch 1: Domestic Chiangmai Airport

Branch 2: On Bypass Rd., Phuket

[email protected] | www.silveradobeads.com

eradorado6 moo 5, Chalerm-PrakietRor.9 Rasso 5, Cha m-PrakietR6 m Chalerm Pg, Phuket 8300083000g, Phu 00

304385-6, 076-612304 12704385-6, 278081081 0333 60

Around PhuketThe Royal Kitchen Chinese (Cantonese)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mom Tri's Kitchen International

Open Daily 07:00-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569

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

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

Mom Tri’s Kitchen off ers Thai and international cuisine served either on the open-air terraces, covered patio or Thai sala. Two exuberant menus off er delicious creations from Executive Chefs Darren and Sura. Popular dishes include hot crab souffl é, 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.

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Nikita’s International

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

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

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

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

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

Baan Yin Dee Fusion/International

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

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

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

Muean Ngern Road south end of Patongwww.baanyindee.com

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

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Phuket Jula Place16/3, 16/6 moo 8, Chaofa East Road, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130Khun Chanok Karndee +66 (0)81 979 6215, Khun Chularat Karndee +66 (0)81 790 3238Tel. +66 (0)76 283007, +66 (0)76 282254 Fax. +66 (0)76 282254Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Tastefully furnished and cozy atmosphere. Accommodation close to nature - either Chalong Bay View or Mountain View (with Big Buddha view). Relax in our swimming pool. It's easy to go to the famous beaches in the south of Phuket.

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Around Phuket

Boathouse Wine & Grill French/Thai

Open Daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330015-702

182 Koketanode Rd, Kata [email protected], www.boathousephuket.com

A Phuket legend and culinary landmark on Kata Beach for over two decades, Boathouse is reopening after a complete make over and renovation. The aim was to maintain its original elegance and classic architecture yet introduce some distinctive contemporary design along with a chic style, and to create the ultimate in luxurious beachfront accommodation and dining.

Maybe you are on a honeymoon, celebrating a special occasion or just want to have a romantic dinner. The Boathouse Wine & Grill with its award-winning wine cellar is just the right place for you. The restaurant continues to delight connoisseurs of fi ne dining. From delectable Thai dining to exquisite French cuisine, created by Executive Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s only Maître Cuisinier de France.

At the Boathouse Wine & Grill guests can enjoy leisurely lunches and fi ne dinner menus in a chic and modern beachfront setting.

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

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

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

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

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

Salvatore’s Italian

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

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

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Baluchi Indian

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

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

They take pride in using only authentic and fresh Indian spices, freshly ground in their kitchen and fresh, not frozen, meat. Homemade paneer (cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some of the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. One can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani.

Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island, serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported from India. Karon is open 18:30 to 23:30 except Saturdays.

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

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

Into The Sea Modern Logical Cuisine

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

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Into The Sea, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Bon Island, established its reputation by off ering modern Mediterranean cuisine and a stunning panoramic view over the Andaman Sea.Raising the bar higher, Into The Sea’s Modern Logical Cuisine showcases the 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 three years 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.


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

Patong Seafood International

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

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

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

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

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Kantok Restaurant Thai

Burasari Patong Beachwww.burasari.com

Open daily 11:30-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 291219

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

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

Enjoy our Thai classical dance show on Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday and Sunday from 7 to 9 pm and is accompanied by a Thai traditional orchestra.

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

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The Siam Supper Club International

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

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

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

Big wines. Fabulous food. Great music.

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

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

Rossovivo Pizza Pasta Grill Italian

Aptly named for its stylish and tasteful red interior, Rossovivo or red colour, is a recently opened Italian restaurant in Rawai. With its smart décor and casual ambience along with a superb menu of authentic Italian cuisine, this place to dine is destined to turn heads and attract attention.

Appetizers to indulge in are the Clams in garlic, lemon and white wine sauce and the Salmon Carpaccio with green peppers. Fresh seafood and accompaniments along with various Italian breads that are baked daily in the restaurant make for an unbeatable start. All the pasta is also freshly made at the restaurant and the Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese and speck and Bolognese style Tagliatelle are a delicious combination of both pasta dishes.

To top off the meal, go for a dessert drink – a Lemon Sorbet with vodka. Refreshing and pleasing to the tastebuds, it'll keep you asking for more.

Rossovivo off ers smart surroundings and superb food that is reasonably priced. Try it just once and you'll certainly be back again!

Fisherman Way Business Garden, Rawaiwww.rossovivo.asia

Open daily 11:00-15:30, 18:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 384686

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

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

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

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

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

Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai

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

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The new chic modern resort Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings the sophisticated style of city living to the tropical beauty of Phuket Island. Cape Sienna awaits you in our two unique dining venues, both with outstanding service, fi ne cuisine and views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern! It’s hip! It’s laidback! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas.Plum Restaurant is a night time venue with a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere. The food at PLUM is described best as an authentic Mediterranean dining experience, casual, yet sophisticated, a festival of fl avours and tastes, rarely found nowadays. It is a hotel dining experience unlike any you’ve ever had with an emphasis strictly on fresh and organic products. Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort – serves distinctive cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth.Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing location, delicious food, great drinks, good music, DJ on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and stunning view…

Plum Restaurant / Vanilla Sky Mediterranean/Tapas BarClimax Restaurant International

Climax is located on the roof top of one of Patong’s fi rst designer resorts, Absolute Bangla Suites, and off ers an extensive variety of dining options and drinks, in a chic and sophisticated fi ne dining restaurant while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Patong.

Climax off ers an extensive, seductive and sensual western and Thai fusion menu with choices to meet everyone’s tastes, along with exotic signature cocktails all to be enjoyed in our al fresco setting. This ultimate high-class experience promises to arouse the senses with delectable appetizers, sumptuous seafood, quality meats and tempting and desirable desserts.

Climax has the warmest atmosphere on the island along with the most friendly and attentive service you have ever experienced. With a seating capacity of 78, a drinks menu numbering in the hundreds and a VIP room, which can be used as a separate function room for private, corporate and special functions, Climax off ers the ideal venue for any occasion.

Open daily Plum Restaurant 18-23:30 Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300

Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff www.capesienna.com, [email protected]

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Open daily 07:30-11:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343600-4 , +66 (0)88 754 1341

On the 5th Fl. of Absolute Bangla Suites on Bangla Road, Patongwww.theclimax.net, [email protected]

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ItalianDa Vinci

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Urban Food Asian & International

Central Festival Ground Floor Tel: +66 (0)76 307155Jungceylon Sino Area Tel: +66 (0)76 366192

Open daily 10:00-23:00 | www.urbanfood.co.th

Urban Food is a new, enjoyable and aff ordable restaurant – a refreshing dining experience. A spacious open kitchen, stylish terrace with Pop’Art oak barrels, black board menus and copper pans and pots give the feeling of a Food Gallery to this trendy Brasserie.From the Thai and Asian specialties, prepared in two giant woks, to an extensive selection of skewers grilled under your eyes, Urban Food also redesigns some traditional Mediterranean famous dishes, like Ratatouille Crumble, Foie Gras Tartine, Italian Veal Osso Bucco, Moroccan Chicken and artichoke Tagine presented in fantasy mini cocottes, colorful Tagines clay pots and fancy bamboo Chinese steamers. To fi nish your meal and put a smile on your stomach, treat yourself to the original creation of the Tatin’s sisters: the legendary upside down 'Apple Tart Tatin'.

Four months after a successful opening at Jungceylon Patong, Urban Food heads to Phuket Town to open their second branch at Central Festival. Urban Food is a friendly meeting point for everyone where any food lover will enjoy the culinary art of this Food Gallery.

The Bistro you cannot say no to !!!

Urban Food is offering a range of Asian and International cuisines

www.urbanfood.co.th 076307155 076366192

Visit us at:Pop CuisineOpen from10am to 11pm

The trendy Bistroatmosphere andstylish terrace, makes Urban fooda friendly meetingpoint for everyone.

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

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

VSET Modern Western Cuisine

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

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People Profi le

Alex and Vlad Bond, Producer and Director of Palazzo Phuket Theatre, describe the challenges and joys in bringing a new kind of entertainment to Phuket following two decades of life on the global stage.

Alex and Vlad Bond

For further information about Palazzo Phuket TheatreTel: +66 (0)76 202277Website: www.phuket-palazzo.com

Where are you from? We were born in Kiev, Ukraine. In 1991, we were selected to attend the Russian States Academy of Theatrical Art. Back then in the Soviet Union, representatives from Moscow would search for the best in the arts and send them to the capital for training and education. After graduating we travelled the world competing and performing. We won awards at the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo – the ‘Oscars’ for circus artists. Our work took us to Broadway, Las Vegas, to the Cirque du Soleil – in total 162 countries. In 2002 we were granted citizenship in Australia under the category of ‘distinguished talent’ in the arts.

When did you move to Phuket? We fi rst came to Phuket nearly two years ago to investigate the possibility of opening a Palazzo theatre here. We thought Phuket would be a good place for family entertainment so we came and spent one year learning the market. We’d never been to Phuket before.

Tell us something about your business, Palazzo. Palazzo is a dinner show. This type of entertainment has been popular in Europe for 20 years. At Palazzo there’s no separation between the audience and the actors. There's no stage – the maître d' is an actor, the waitresses are actors, the audience is part of the show. The dinner is part of the show. The audience can see the backstage life: the waitresses fi ghting, a heartsick electrician, the crazy chef. It’s like being inside the screen, like 5D entertainment.

Can you tell us about any new developments in your business? This is our second season, and so far we’ve had very good comments from guests. We aim to have the best entertainment, the best food and the best service. We’re sure that we have the best entertainment and best performers in Phuket, 14 of whom are highly trained professionals brought in from overseas.

In December, we’re creating an authentic Christmas atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Though people come to Phuket for the beach, in the evenings they want to dress up and go out. People who come to Palazzo this month will experience a real European Christmas with a touch of Asia.

For people who live and work in Phuket, we have a great off er with a loyalty programme and special prices. We’ve also added lunch service this year as a place for people on city tours to stop and enjoy an entertaining meal. It’s a real chill-out atmosphere and a lot of fun.

How does working in Phuket compare to back home? In Thailand there are so many hidden rules, especially those relating to foreigners, unlike in Europe, where the process, the costs, etc are clear. And after starting a business there are many new questions and unexpected diffi culties that arise. In hiring local artists, we have invited some but we still haven’t found enough that meet the quality we demand for our show. We hope to help develop more quality artists here.

Whereabouts do you live in Phuket? What determined your choice of location? We have a nice big house in Kathu, near the Palazzo theatre. We love the beach and our fi rst house was in Bang Tao, but it was easier to live close by the theatre since we spend long days here.

Do you own your house or do you rent? We’re renting. We have a property on the Gold Coast in Australia so we don’t need to buy one here.

What kind of car do you drive? Vlad: I drive a Yamaha Dragstar – a big, loud and stylish bike. I love to ride and sometimes we take it out to viewpoints around the island. For work, we have a company rental car, which we seem to have to change every month because I’m always getting into accidents!

What are your favourite places to go in Phuket? We stay away from the tourist destinations. We like to go to the quiet beaches in the north, and enjoy windsurfi ng and snorkelling. We have a favourite spot near the beach in Kamala for pizza; a place owned by a Frenchman. The greatest pizza we’ve ever had.

Do you have family here? We’ve been married for 21 years and have twins, a boy and a girl, aged nine. They study at the Kajonkiet International School, which we think it will give them the education they need for going back to Australia. We want them to go to university and have a normal life. While we won't push them in any direction I hope they don’t want to be an artist. It’s a diffi cult life!

How do you evaluate success? There are three types of success. First, as an artist you’re successful if you’re seen on TV and become well known. We've had this before. Second, in doing production, we don’t care about being on TV, it’s more about having a quality reputation for service and the show. Third is family, to combine our artistic and creative life with our business and family. Phuket gave us this opportunity to have a nice life with our family.

Are you involved in any other local projects or charities? About once a month we provide a free show for a local government department or community event, and we recently did a special show for the Phuket International Women’s Club. We’ve also set up a youth activity centre, a ‘circus school’, at the theatre where kids of all nationalities can come after school for training in drama, music, acrobatics and dance. It’s a great chance for Phuket children to learn from our world-class artists.


Six Senses Signature – Ladies Pampering

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 min

Jojoba Scrub 30 min

Pink Clay Wrap 30 min

Holistic Massage 50 min

The essentials- Facial 30 min

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

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

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

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

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

All guests participate in a health assessment prior to the fi rst treatment so that needs are

identifi ed and maximised results are achieved. A great importance is placed on the relaxation element of the spa experience and guests may stay in the spa to enjoy the sauna and herbal steam or rest in grass roofed salas.

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

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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 381010-7100 Vised Road, Moo 2, Rawai 83130Email: [email protected] Website: www.evasonresorts.comSpa

Massage of the Month Pampering Price!9:am-1pm Special Price Holistic, Oriental, Energizer 50 minutesSpecial Price 1,800 baht net (Normal Price: 3,000 baht)*treatments to be fi nished by 2 pm

Spa local menu is available; please contact our reservation team [email protected] for more information.Reservation conditions:

Validity until 31st March 2012• All prices are non–commission•

Special Package off er for Shop WINDOW on LifestyleSpecial Price: 4,500 Baht Net/Person

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

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

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Six Senses Signature – Men’s Indulgence

Herbal Steam & Sauna 30 min

Coconut Scrub 30 min

Oriental Massage 50 min

The essentials - Pedicure 30 min

The essentials - Manicure 30 min


The Royal Spa and Health Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 236663, +66 (0)76 236056

367/63-64 Yaowaraj Rd., Muang, Phuket 83100Email: [email protected] Website: www.theroyalspa.com

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

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

The Royal Ayurvedic Massage 90 min

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

Hot Stone Massage 90 min

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

The Royal Signature package 4 hrs

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

This Privilege applies to the 14 following locations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sukko Cultural Spa

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.

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

Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa

Open daily 09:00 – 22:00 hrs.Tel: +66 (0)76 263222, +66 (0)76 2645335/10 Chaofa-West Rd., Thumbon Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Phuket 83100Email: [email protected] Website: www.sukkospa.comSpa

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Bobby Duchowny studied aromatherapy – a healing art that promotes massage, when combined with specifi c herb and spice oils, as a method to reduce stress, boost energy and heal certain physical ailments – at the American Aromatherapy Association.

Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic farm in Petchaboon province and became interested in the natural healing properties of Thai herbs and spices.

“I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many popular Thai foods, as a medicine for stomach disorders and even as a repellent for mosquitoes,” he recalls.

Bobby used lemon grass as his signature herb to create a line of essential oils, face and body creams, shower gels and bath crystals, which he and his wife Palita sold at Bangkok’s world-famous Weekend Market.

What started, several years ago, as a modest enterprise has blossomed into a successful operation off ering over 90 oils and a wide range of body care products through many outlets, as well as supplying many of Thailand’s top resorts and spas with aromatherapy oils.

“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.”

Lemongrass HouseTo visit this home of award-winning spa oils, creams, soaps and so many other exquisite products is a delight. The aromas are enchanting. At Lemongrass, you can enjoy a spa treatment to sample and choose from their huge range, then take home your choice to enjoy at your leisure. They even have a great range of kid’s spa products.

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

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

Based on his years of experiences at some of the top spas in Southeast Asia, Bobby has developed a full line of healthy skin care products. For example, his hydrating face and body creams have 25 per cent aloe vera, white orchid and cucumber extracts. And he’s developed a revitalizing mineral muscle soak made from Andaman Sea salt crystals, blended with white orchid and chamomile extracts, to help draw out impurities and soothe and revive tense muscles.

“People are sensitive to diff erent scents at diff erent times of day. It’s a good idea to get a variety of essential oils and experiment with what smells and feels good to you,” he says. “Our aromatherapy massage and body oils can be either uplifting or calming to the spirit. They’re carefully balanced hand-blended oils created by adding pure essential oils to nourishing, vitamin E enriched, sweet almond and jojoba base oils.

Lemongrass has won many awards, including Condé Nast Hot List 2007, and has been featured in several top magazines, including Time Magazine’s “Best of Asia”. According to Time, “If you want to smell like no one else, try mixing a selection from the more than 90 natural scents at Lemongrass House.”

Lemongrass House is located in Cherngtalay, Surin Beach and Chalong, where you can buy their full range of spa products at modest prices, making perfect gifts for friends and family who can enjoy the aromatic scents of Asia in the privacy of their homes – no matter where in the world they live.

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East 88 Beach Lounge at Serenity Resort & ResidencesWith a pool at its heart and the sea and sky stretching out beyond it, East 88 serves up a near-perfect tropical tableau for idling away a sunny afternoon. Watch yachts and long-tail boats glide by in the distance while egrets wade close by in the shallows. Coveted spots are the beachfront double sunbeds, ideal for contemplating the changing hues of the sea. With families welcome, expect to see (and hear) lots of splashy exuberance in the pool. Night time brings smooth DJ tunes.

Try this: Sex on Friendship Beach – a nod to its neighbouring resort, this cocktail delivers sweetness with a kick, a blend of vodka, peach liqueur, orange and cranberry juice, and a dollop of banana syrup.

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Catch Beach ClubCatch Beach has led the way in Surin’s evolution from a low-key stretch of sand to a stylish chill-out spot for sunseekers. By day, the wide dining area is strewn with sun-bronzed holidaying families and business people out to impress, then as the sun sets the cocktails fl ow more freely and the rhythmic music cranks up. An alarming number of diners were seen on a recent afternoon staring into their smart phones and tablets, yet Catch Beach does its best to keep face-to-face social sparks fl ying. White cardboard drink coasters give space to write your name, number, email and zodiac sign, easing your chance of reeling in your catch of the day.

Best to go: Sunset for a cocktail and the dinner buff et with rotisserie chicken.

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Phuket’s Beach Bars With the high-season sun burning up the rainclouds, we set out on a mission to fi nd the best spots on the island for drinking and dining with a dash of sea, sun, sand and style. Juggling a notebook and pen with a cocktail in hand is a tough task, but we diligently took on the challenge. Here’s what we found:

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at Cape Sienna ResortThis decidedly ‘kid-unfriendly’ resort bar clings to the rocks at the ‘Millionaire’s Mile’ end of Kamala Bay. Though not on the beach, its sandy fl oor and sun loungers off er a stylish sunbathing alternative, especially if you opt for a soak and swim in the glittering white-marble infi nity pool (non-guests of Cape Sienna pay 1,000 baht for pool use). Though the bland pop music selection adds little to the ambiance, judging by the number of people seen snoozing poolside this is a prime spot for a peaceful retreat. Be sure to order a ginger and lemongrass martini for some afternoon zip.

Best to go: For a fab Friday forget-about-the-week escape, stop in at Sienna Rocks for its daily two-for-one happy hour from 3-5pm, then hop across the road and upstairs to the stunning rooftop Vanilla SkyBar in time for a sunset wine and tapas session.

capesienna.comBaba Nest at Sri Panwa Villa ResortSri Panwa’s swish Baba Poolclub was apparently not lofty or exclusive enough for some, thus Baba Nest was created to give the elite set a higher-up hideaway spot. This platform on the top of a private villa features a wraparound pool and incredible sweeping views across a south Phuket seascape. Bean-bag cushions and low round tables lend an intimate, playful air. Inside is a sparkling white dining lounge with a roof-covered terrace to escape into if the winds pick up strength, which are known to sometimes send the sashimi fl ying. With prices to match Baba’s elevated heights, be prepared for a splurge. Reservations essential.

We like: The Baba Daiquiri for sweet refreshment or, for something more tangy, the Sake Mojito.

Best to go: Sunset is a must, for the 360º view of the blazing sky.

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The Boathouse Wine & Grill and Re Ka TaThe fi rst spot in Phuket to bring sophistication to the sands, The Boathouse recently emerged from an extensive makeover and is now looking poised to reel in a new generation of wining and dining globetrotters. Wine lovers, indeed, are sure to salivate over the big red menu listing more than 800 selections. With friendly wait staff helpful almost to a fault, you’re treated like royalty here – though expect to pay royal prices, too, for the French and Thai fare. The Re Ka Ta beach club, opened in late November, promises to ante up the beach chic with poolside dining and an all-new menu.

We like: The marvellous mojito cocktail – fresh, zingy and perfect for toasting the setting sun.

Best to go: Happy hour from 5-7pm to enjoy a sundowner with 50 percent off drinks (except wine).

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Ao Chalong Yacht ClubWith more salt than style, the Ao Chalong Yacht Club is a casual open-air waterfront hangout where sailors gather around the bar to trade tales and tips, yet it’s not so clubby that landlubbers seeking refreshment don't feel welcome. In fact, you're just as likely to get roped into a discussion on golf handicaps or local politics as the results of the last regatta. Handy for sea lovers, you can motor your dinghy right up to the club and tie it up to the pontoon pier or haul it ashore up the boat ramp. Service runs on tropical time so don’t expect a speedy meal – all the better for savouring those sea breezes.

We like: Views of the Chalong Bay panorama, taking in the pier, Khao Khat, Lon Island and dozens of bobbing yachts in the bay. Borrow the bar’s binoculars for a better look.

Best to go: Happy hour from 5-7pm, to save an extra 10 baht on the already well-priced beer.

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Sealy, and hotel mattresses

Extensive range of fabrics, towels, bed linen

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For further information contact:Phuket: Wana Park, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherng TalayTel: +66 (0)76 620168 Fax: +66 (0)76 620169

Bangkok: Brighton Place, Soi Soonvijay 6, Petchburi Road, Huay KwangTel: +66 (0)2 716 6216-8 Fax: +66 (0)2 716 6219Web: www.tile-asia.com Email: [email protected]

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In stock Italian porcelain tiles and the highest quality European certifi ed porcelain tiles from China, providing superior materials for home and offi ce renovations as well as larger commercial, residential and condominium projects.

We off er a wide range of solutions to fl ooring requirements in pricing, whilst maintaining the same high standards of material performance and customer care.

After sales services include the supply of accessories and machinery for installation and fi nishing, and care & maintenance products.

Our Phuket showroom is not diffi cult to fi nd. It is located in an easily accessible area of Cherng Talay, at Wana Park on Srisoonthorn Road, not more than 5 minutes from the Two Heroines Monument.

Or if you are on a visit to Bangkok, drop by the showroom at Brighton Place

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Our Services

Pest Control • ISS Pest Control uses proprietary formulas of residual chemicals, gels, baits and fogging treatment to eff ectively control crawling and fl ying insects. All chemicals adopted by ISS Pest Control meet international safety standards. Whilst having a lasting eff ect, treatments are safe to the environment and to humans.

Rodent Control• Diff erence control techniques are used to eliminate rodents. Chemical control using baits, physical control in the from of traps are sticky boards are most commonly deployed. Glue traps are eff ective alternatives in areas where food sources are abundant and therefore weaken bait attraction. As part of our complete services, regular rodent control inspections are carried out to replace baits and reposition traps and arrange the discreet removal of trapped or dead rodents.

ISS Facility Services Co., Ltd.

117/9 Moo 5, Tambon Ratsada Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000Tel: +66 (0)83 505 6667Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.th.issworld.com

Termite Control• Professionally qualifi ed ISS Termite Inspectors provide a room-to-room examination of all timber components to detect damaged wood or possible termite infestation with advanced termite detecting devices. If termite infections are suspected, chemical treatment or termite intercepting & baiting systems will be applied to ensure all termite colonies are exterminated.

Landscaping Services• With our skilled and motivated ISS staff , we can provide fl exible solution that is adapted to every customer's needs. We can design and construct a wide range of Landscaping Service i.e. Design and Construction of Landscaping, Green Area Construction and Plant Relocation, Daily Maintenance tasks to clean and clear. The clients will obtain economies of scale by adding this service.

Often, time and resources are wasted because tasks are delegated to a range of diff erent suppliers and partners. ISS Property Services can provide of a long list of services that contribute to optimizing the value of a company’s property services budget. Our services can be combined in innumerous ways, as selected services or as a complete solution focusing on resource optimization, effi ciency and systematic planning.

As a matter of fact, we can handle all tasks related to the physical environment in and around the premises with highly skilled employees as well as an extensive network of sub-contractors. Our objective is to contribute to the existing property investment by servicing the facilities optimally. ISS Property services is the single solution provider covering all property needs.

Integrated Pest Management System The ISS Group was founded in Copenhagen in 1901 and has since grown to become the world’s leading Facility Services

Company. ISS is currently present in over 52 countries and has over 25 years experience in Thailand.

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ContactsA.C.Village Co., Ltd.13/2, Soi Prabaramee Road - Patong Beach Phuket 83150Tel: +66 (0)86 950 5893 Fax: +66 (0)76 341612Email: [email protected]: www.lorchidee-village.com

L'ORCHIDÉE VILLAGE

LocationThe location of L'Orchidée Village off ers home buyers an excellent investment opportunity in a prestigious area of prime real estate. Located on the central west coast, Kalim is directly above Phuket’s premier tourist resort, Patong. Exciting and alive with a resort atmosphere by day and night. Patong and Kalim present International/Thai cuisines, icy cold drinks beside the beach, chic cafes next to beer bars, exquisite galleries and shopping centres. L'Orchidée Village also enjoy immediate and easy access to world-class leisure and lifestyle facilities, such as golf courses, spas, yachting. However the residency's secluded west-facing hillside location ensures complete peace and privacy at all times.

Classifi cationL'Orchidée Village comprises 3 luxury pool villas, from 4 to 5 bedrooms. Price on application.

ConceptL’Orchidée Village is a natural arrangement of roofed homes nestled in the hillside, turning this exclusive piece of Phuket bay front into a delightfully unique slice of Mediterranean Provence, making the properties very attractive investments as permanent or holiday homes. Each of the three Mimosa Villa has a unique personality made up of contemporary elements infl uenced by "l'esprit Provence". The distinctive modern tropical architecture is an unprecedented innovation aimed at making the most of the breezy hillside location.

Design & ConstructionThe broad layout of each three-storey home is a unique adaptation to its tropical surroundings. Open-plan covered and open-air living spaces with kitchen area occupy the top fl oors alongside the swimming pools.

About the DeveloperBuying in L'Orchidée Village is a safe and sound investment in a winning concept which has achieved success in Phuket.

Testament to this success is the adjacent fully completed and sold out L'Orchidée Residences, of 27 luxury pool villas in a fully-serviced environment.

ManagementL’Orchidée Village is a secure, well maintained resort-like environment, operated under the highest standards by L’Orchidée management’s professional property management team.

Residents can also enjoy a range of fi ve-star hospitality services and facilities, including a sauna, fi tness centre, common swimming pool. In-house services available upon request include housekeeping, laundry and breakfast, plus special function arrangements.

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ContactsPlace & Space Co., Ltd.100/1000 Moo 5, Rassada, Muang, Phuket 83000Tel: +66 (0)83 595 5255, +66 (0)76 610232 ext.16Fax: +66 (0)76 610233Email: [email protected] Website: www.twovillas.com

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WINGS

LocationLocated in quiet, natural surroundings in an historical area of Phuket near Layan and Bangtao beaches, the 28 secluded single-story private homes are akin to a collection of artworks – lovingly designed to off er a sanctuary of peace and inspiration.

Price RangeStarting price from 5.5 Million Baht.

ConceptWings is a creative boutique collection of one-bedroom pool villas especially suited to trendy singles and couples wanting a private, modern abode.

SpaceThe 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 off ers 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.

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 DeveloperThe Twovillas Group namesake comes from the union of talented architects, interior designer, and property experts. Confi dent in their vision to create stylish yet practical private pool residences. The Twovillas Group is a team of creative, forward-thinking property developers with 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.

ManagementThe 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.

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ContactsTel: +66 (0)76 271297, +66 (0)81 397 7253 Email: [email protected]

ALANNA YAMU

LocationAlanna Yamu overlooks Sapham Bay at Cape Yamu on Phuket’s East Coast. This location is favoured by those wishing to experience a more peaceful and relaxed environment. Cape Yamu has also become synonymous with privacy and luxury and Alanna delivers both.

Classifi cationFrom 22 million Baht (€500k).

ConceptThoughtfully designed to off er a serene tropical island lifestyle, Alanna Yamu was conceptualised by award winning architects, Original Vision. Large, wide frontage, open plan indoor living areas spill onto generous terraces, each with a private infi nity swimming pool. To match the exceptional design, Alanna has been built to the highest quality and by careful selection of materials and fi nishes is proving to require very little maintenance. The overriding principle is quality in design, detailing and construction married with a great sense of space.

SpaceAlanna is a boutique development of only twelve three bedroom duplexes ranging from 324-345 sqm. Each has an open plan lower level incorporating the living, dining, and kitchen areas that seamlessly open onto deep pool terraces. Also at this level are a study, guest bathroom, a generous utility room

and a dedicated storage area. The comfortable open fl oor plan extends to the upper fl oor sleeping areas. The spacious master bedroom has its own terrace and a stunning resort-style bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms also have ensuite facilities and ample storage space.

Design & ConstructionWith concept, design and project direction by Original Vision and project management by local specialist, the Blue Acre the developers have used the highest quality materials throughout, making Alanna a solid investment for years to come.

About the DeveloperOriginal Blue Island Villas is a joint venture development company created by Original Vision, The Blue Acre and a few like-minded investors, with the goal of developing high quality homes and apartments in Phuket. We pride ourselves in our uncompromising approach to design and our dedication to produce the highest achievable quality in our fi nished products.

ManagementFull estate management services are provided by CBRE.

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ContactsSales Offi ceSoi Friendship, RawaiTel: +66 (0)89 588 1919, +66 (0)88 756 0382Email: [email protected] Website: www.thai-evagroup.com

LocationSet only 100 metres from the beach front, all units off er uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Set in a tropical landscape, the project is very close to various restaurants, shopping malls, daily fresh seafood market, international schools and one of the best beaches of the island, Nai Harn Beach. The project is located within walking distance to beach front resorts. Easy access to nearby islands with a wide choice of white sandy beaches and Chalong pier.

Price Range16 sea view houses in a secure estate. Only 4 houses are available with 3 and 4 bedrooms on a 600 sqm built-up area and living area of 357 sqm. Prices range from 17.9 up to 19.9 million Baht.

Specifi cation3 levels with panoramic sea view roof top, built in Sala, BBQ area, jacuzzi, and the option to install an elevator. The developer has put a lot attention on quality building and fi nishes. All materials are long lasting and low maintenance cost. The project has been created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.

Design & ConstructionPhase 1: Completed and sold out. Show unit is available for inspection. Phase 2: Under construction, completion scheduled in middle of year 2012. 30 years construction guarantee.

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ContactsSales Offi ceSoi Friendship, RawaiTel: +66 (0)89 588 1919, +66 (0)88 756 0382Email: [email protected]: www.thai-evagroup.com

EVA BEACH BY EVA GROUP

LocationSet on the beach front, all units off er uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Villas are surrounded by lush landscaping and natural rocks to the rear. Enjoy only the sound of the sea and a calming breeze from all fl oors. It is a short distance to various restaurants, shopping malls, daily fresh seafood market, international schools and one of the best beaches of the island, Nai Harn Beach. The project is centrally located between two 5-star resorts, Evason Phuket and Vijitt. Easy access to the near by islands with wide choice of white sandy beaches and Chalong pier.

Price RangeThis 22 villas beach front development off er three design types with 3 - 4 bedrooms. The villas cover 485 sqm - 596 sqm of built up area and 310 - 385 sqm of living space. Prices range from 32.6 up to 46.7 million Baht.

Specifi cationThe developer has put a lot attention on quality building and fi nishes. All materials are long lasting and low maintenance cost. Teak wood, natural rock, Italian marble, imported Belgium windows and doors, German sanitary items, smart electric control, special Japanese sand spray paint, video call system are standard. The project was created to be environmentally friendly and gives a lot of possibilities for outdoor activities.

Design & ConstructionPhase 1. All beach front villas are under construction. Villas delivered by middle of year 2012 are available. Show unit is available for inspection. Phase 2 Sea view villas are available to purchase off plan. 30 years construction guarantee.

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ContactsKata Rocks Co., LtdTel: +66 (0)76 284750Email: [email protected]: www.katarocks.com

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

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

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

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

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

About The DeveloperThe developer behind Kata Rocks is Richard Pope, who for over 20 years has specialized in developing and managing high-end residential projects in London. In 2010, the Kata Rocks Club Penthouse was named “Best Apartment in the World” by the International Property Awards, and in 2011 was named “Best Apartment in Asia Pacifi c” for the second consecutive year. The architect is award winning Original Vision and the interiors are designed by celebrity interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE.

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

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LocationThe site of Anchan Villas has been chosen with care to ensure residents enjoy both the peace and tranquillity of secluded neighbourhood with the convenience and prestige of residing in one of Phuket’s upcoming residential areas, where everything needed for comfortable living is nearby.

Anchan Villas are situated in the surrounding neighborhoods of Laguna Village, one of the islands most desirable residential areas. The pristine sands of Bang Tao Beach are near by and Phuket International Airport is just a short drive away.

Price RangePrice start from 19.7 milion Baht.

ConceptNestled in one of Phuket most prestigious residential areas against a dramatic mountainous backdrop are nine uniquely exclusive yet aff ordable single storey villa style homes, each with their own private pool in a gated community.

These contemporary Balinese style villas are an ideal investment as a holiday home in the tropics or a permanent residence that off ers both the peace and tranquility of a secluded location, while also being a short distance from a pristine coastline with all the modern amenities nearby.

SpaceAnchan Villas are designed to be specious and airy in an attractive and practical layout. The villa built up area start from 515 to 539 sqm and rest on similarly size plot from 768- 933 sqm. The master bedroom is separated from the main living room. Our standard house plan off er a large swimming pool of 14.5x5 metres and a large wooden terrace which is connected to the living room, master bedroom and the garage. The 2nd and 3rd bedroom are separated for enjoying its own private garden.

ContactsPearl Island Propery Co., Ltd.Khun Joop Saetiw, Sales Director Mobile: +66 (0)81 797 055231/13 Moo. 4, Tambol Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, 83110Tel: +66 (0)76 362600-1 Fax: +66 (0)76 362602 Email: [email protected] Websites: www.anchanvillas.com

ANCHAN VILLAS

Anchan Villas are well designed only high standard materials are used. Anchan Villas was nominated as “HIGHLY COMMENDED” Best villa Development (Phuket) Thailand Property Awards 2009.

Design & ConstructionThe luxurious 3 bedroom villas in a tranquil gated community comprise the Anchan Villa neighbourhood, developed by Pearl Island Property Co., Ltd. Anchan Villas was conceived for discerning home owners and property investors who are seeking a second home in the tropics in a secure neighbourhood. Services provided by the project’s management will ensure residents enjoy well maintained common areas and legal assistance in buying a villa. These contemporary stylish homes are built to high international standards using the best possible construction materials and are especially designed for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the tropics.

ManagementThe Anchan Villas community is managed by an experienced residential management company. Management services extended to residents include legal assistance in ensuring a smooth transition in purchasing and moving into a villa; maintenance of Anchan Villas common areas, including street lighting, gardening, and general repairs, plus 24 hour security. Villa rental management is also off ered to home owners who wish to recuperate on their investment by renting out their home while they are away.

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Contacts88 Land & Houses Sales Offi ce88/1 Moo 5, Chaofa Road West, Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83130Tel: +66 (0)76 521888, +66 (0)76 383888 Fax: +66 (0)76 521555Email: [email protected]: www.lhphuket.com

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Location88 Land & Houses is set in a truly central location with convenient access to many destinations and just 15 minutes from Phuket City. A number of white sandy beaches are close by - Nai Harn, Rawai, Kata and Karon all ideal for swimming plus a number of famous tourist spots. Easy access to major department stores such as Central Festival, Tesco Lotus, Big C, Index Living Mall and Homepro Village make shopping easy and convenient. Schools, universities and hospitals are also within easy reach and a direct route to Phuket International Airport makes for easy commuting.

Price RangePrices start from an aff ordable 5.8 million Baht.

Concept88 Land & Houses is a secluded residential estate, sitting amid vast verdant green gardens where you can breathe in the luxury of pure air. The estate features just 48 beautiful homes in a pleasant and exclusive social environment, supported by the superior standards of service delivered by Land and Houses.

SpaceSprawling communal gardens, featuring and exercise area and children's playground allow you to maintain a healthy as well as enjoy family fun, whilst state-of-the-art, 24 hour security system complete with CCTV and entrance key cards, makes certain that you are safe at all times. Live a luxury resort-style

life at home as here your extraordinary surroundings will transform every day into a perfect holiday with a superbly designed, large and well-appointed home that is designed to feel like a stylish resort, set in a lush and shady tropical oasis and with access to a complete set of modern facilities that is sure to meet your lifestyle requirements.

Specifi cationThree and four bedroom residences with 3 bathrooms, some with family room and study with maid quarters and all having double car space under cover and with living space from 144 sqm to 200 sqm with balconies and landscaped gardens. Each home is beautifully built and decorated with high quality materials.

About the DeveloperLand and Houses is a real estate company of choice for over 30 years with an enviable reputation for providing high quality homes in beautifully maintained surroundings which are ideal for families and couples.

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ContactsSUER Real Estate Co., LtdPatak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100Tel/Fax: +66 (0)86 471 3791 Mobile: +66 (0)81 892 0247

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

Website: www.karonbutterfl y.com

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

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

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

Specifi cationAt the end of February 2010, the fi rst phase of the project was completed: Building F with 9 apartments on the ground fl oor all with exclusive gardens. The fi rst fl oor units all have a balcony where you have the possibility to install a jacuzzi aromotherapy. The second fl oor units have, over the balcony, the possibility to have an exclusive roof area. The second phase of the project, Building G where there will be 6 apartments all have the following facilities - 300 sqm swimming pool with jacuzzi, fi tness and wellness centre. At the end of January, begining of February 2011, building "G" was completed. In our project, "Karon Butterfl y", it was thought to accomplish in building "E", a diff erent 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

one bedroom (some unit in open plan) with garden or balcony. Behind the bedroom is located the bathroom with shower toilet and sink. To access the fi rst and second fl oor apartments there is a staircase leading to the covered gangway. The fl ower studio has sea-view or garden-view.

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

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ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION OF CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES IN THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND (PART 1)

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The question often arises amongst businesses and individuals alike as to whether it is advisable to arbitrate or mediate a contractual dispute in lieu of fi ling a complaint directly with a civil court in Thailand. In many cases, arbitration or mediation may be an option but electing to arbitrate or mediate, and bypass direct civil litigation at least temporarily, should be carefully considered by the party considering pursuing a claim under a contract. There is often confusion as to the diff erence between the terms ‘arbitration’ and ‘mediation’ and this article provides some clarifi cation in respect of these options, basic processes for implementing these options and when such may be available to the parties. Furthermore this article briefl y summarises the potential benefi ts of electing an alternative dispute resolution procedure to resolve a contractual dispute.

When laypersons elect not to use lawyers, and simply cut and paste old contracts, they often forget that the disputes clause may one day be used, and therefore a skilled professional should be asked to provide an opinion on that particular clause in all contracts.

Overview of ArbitrationParties to a contractual dispute may have the option to resolve a dispute through arbitration subject to the drafting of their contract(s). In a contractual dispute, at the time a contract is signed the parties should have considered whether or not to include a so-called ‘arbitration clause’ in the contract whereby the venue and rules of the arbitration proceeding are agreed upon. Many commercial contracts, and in particular contracts in real estate, that are performed in Thailand provide for referral of a case to arbitration in the event a dispute occurs as to the construction, interpretation, or a default by one of the parties under the terms of agreement. If the agreement has included an arbitration clause, and the agreed jurisdiction for the arbitration proceeding is in Thailand, typically the Thai Arbitration Institute in Bangkok (TAI) is the venue of choice which is attached to the Offi ce of the Judiciary under Alternative Dispute Resolution Offi ce. Otherwise the parties may have elected to proceed at an off shore international arbitration tribunal in jurisdictions such as in Hong Kong or Singapore. More often than not, it seems the reason for a choice of venue hasn’t been considered properly with regards to the subject matter of the contract.

In Thailand, arbitration procedure is governed by the Thai Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002) (the “Act”) and the rules and procedures of the arbitration venue hearing an arbitration case. For example, the TAI promulgates the Thai ‘Arbitration Rules’ (the “Rules”) which are essentially the code of civil procedure for a case fi led at the TAI. In the event the rules or the Act do not cover a particular procedural matter at issue in a case, the rules of the Thai Code of Civil Procedure may ‘fi ll in the gap’ for clarifi cation of the particular matter.

In accordance with Section 11 of the Act, to fi le a case in the TAI an ‘arbitration agreement’ should be in place. The arbitration agreement could be an ‘arbitration clause’ to a contract or a separate agreement to mutually refer the case to arbitration. In either case, the agreement should be in writing and signed by all parties who wish to refer the case to arbitration. Although having an arbitration agreement is not a strict requirement to commence arbitration, one is highly recommended. This is because the agreement could set out the basic rules of the arbitration proceeding as the parties prefer, including setting the language in which the proceeding will be conducted, the number of arbitrators, and how the costs of the proceeding are to be distributed. Even non-lawyers can directly participate as the representatives of parties to an

arbitral proceeding, and may indeed act as the arbitrator of a particular case, although it is advised that they have a qualifi ed legal background in Thailand or another country in order to understand the nature of the transaction, legal obligations, and dispute resolution. In the case of an arbitrator, if such a person is a foreigner, then he or she must possess a valid work permit in Thailand, and be enrolled as with the TAI on the list of arbitrators. The credentials of the arbitrator should be scrutinized.

Once an arbitration proceeding is fi led, the general arbitral process is as follows:

The complaining party (the Claimant) fi les a Statement of Claim setting out • the basis for the dispute and the request for an award;

The responding party (the Respondent) then fi les Statements of Request • (motions) or a Statement of Defence and Counterclaim;

The Parties submit an appointment of the arbitrator(s); •

After an arbitrator is appointed, the Parties meet with the Arbitrator to set • out procedural issues and to set a hearing date;

On the hearing date, parties to present evidence and argue their case in front • of the arbitrators;

The arbitrators rules on the case and issue an arbitral award in favour of a • party or dismiss the case. Arbitration fees and costs are distributed according to the rules.

The timeline for the entire arbitration procedure can vary from 6 months to over a year. Should the arbitrators issue an award, this award is generally binding on the parties under the Act and arbitration agreement, but if enforcement is necessary the prevailing party typically must proceed to the Thai civil courts for execution of judgment.

To be continued next issue with Mediation in Thailand….The author or the article is Robert Krupica, senior associate in Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville’s Phuket Offi ce. For more information see www.limcharoen.com.


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RAWAI : A rare opportunity to own an absolute beachfront villa with private pool directly on the beach looking out across Chalong Bay with 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, maids quarters, private pool and sala.

SURIN : Beautiful 3-bed home located in a boutique development of just fi ve villas surrounded by verdant landscaped gardens just 500 metres from Surin Beach with traditional Asian touches and contemporary design.

SURIN : A stunning 5-bed Thai style villa nestled on the hills of Surin with lovely sea views, in a prime location in one of Phuket's most exclusive private estates. Recently refurbished and in great condition.

Exquisite Home 183m THB Oceanfront Villa 53m Baht Garden Villa 27.8m THB AO POR : 4-bedroom beachfront villa with private pool set in a quiet area near the Ao Por Grand Marina on a huge 2,400 sqm plot with superb island views. A simply stunning east coast property.

BANGTAO : A stunning 4-bedroom private pool villa occupying a prime location on the island's northwest coast close to the Laguna complex and only 1 kilometre to Bangtao Beach.

CAPE PANWA : Fabulous 4 bedroom luxury villa in a gorgeous and peaceful location on a private headland, boasting uninterrupted breathtaking sea views looking out towards the islands on the southeast coast.

Garden Villa 9.8m THB Laguna Vista 26m THB Sea View Condo 11.5m THBLAGUNA : 4-bedroom villa with private pool situated within the exclusive Laguna Phuket fi ve-star resort complex, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants and within a short drive to Bangtao Beach.

KATA : Stylish 2-bedroom condo with foreign freehold title set on a hillside boasting stunning sea views overlooking Kata and Koh Pu island. The unit comes fully furnished and with many upgrades.

RAWAI : 3-bedroom tropical garden villa with a 8 x 3 m private swimming pool. The ground fl oor consists of large living room with high ceiling, the villa is fully-furnished to a high standard and ready to move in.

CHALONG : Lovely 3 bedroom pool villa located in an exclusive estate in Chalong. Ideal for a family residence, this villa is in excellent condition and has an offi ce which can be converted to a fourth bedroom.

KAMALA : One-bedroom top fl oor unit boasting a total living area of 80 sqm with foreign freehold title and a large terrace which is ideal for entertaining, and a spacious open-plan living area. Off ered fully furnished.

Family Villa 23m THB Freehold Condo 4.5m 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!

Aff ordable Luxury 10.9m THB

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

NAITHON : Are you looking for a peaceful environment for you and your family? This lakeside development might be just for what you need! 1.8km from Naithon Beach, which is one of the most beautiful on the island. Don't miss out!

PATONG : Located on the southern hills of Patong and within an established residential compound, this brand new 7 unit development off ers great sea views and high luxury at a decent price. Please ask for more information!

PATONG : Located in the biggest mall of bustling Patong, our stands are located at each end of the complex and staff there will be sure to assist you as best they can. Schedule an appointment with them and we will come meet you.

WEST COAST : Oceanfront homes with lavishly high-quality fi nishing at only 5 minutes to town and at half the prices of whats on the west coast! Small beach access and boat mooring available... What more can you want?

KATA : Here is an opportunity not to be missed! There is a 68 sqm 1 bedroom condo available for sale at only 100 metres from Kata Beach. Unique and at such a convenient location. With a little renovation, it's as good as new!

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...

NAIYANG : Set in a peaceful area, this 3 bedroom standard 2 storey home is set on 530 Sqm of land and in close proximity to Nai Yang Beach as well as the airport. A great buy if you are looking for an aff ordable property!

KAMALA : Located in a renowned residential area of Kamala. This housing project is set to be completed in April 2012. The building techniques and materials used are new technologies, as such, it is well worth a look at!

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 and under construction!

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Kata Beach Information CentreKATA : Located on Kata Beach, our information centre allows you to have all your real estate related questions answered. Computers and Wifi has been made available free of charge, for your convenience.

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KATA : Luxury penthouse apartment with incomparable views. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a private lap pool. Fully furnished. Available to rent either long term or short term.

Apartment from 3,500 THB/nightKARON : 1 to 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment available for daily rentals and or long term stay. Facilities include swimming pool, fi tness gym and club house. Secured estate.

Seaview from 500 USD/nightSURIN : Luxury seaview pool villa with complete modern facilites and daily maid service. Villa is also available for long term rentals at an aff ordable price.

LAGUNA : Asian modern style villa especially designed for luxury getaways. Close to the beautiful beach of Nai Harn. The villa is built to the highest standards having 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large swimming pool and sala.

Laguna 120,000 THB/month

The Heights from 200,000 THB/monthKATA : This is a fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment (210 sqm) at The Aspasia in Kata with stunning ocean views in all bedrooms. The apartment comes with private car park and has direct beach access.

Pool Villa from 500 USD/nightSURIN : 3 bedroom pool villa with modern furnishings, located in secured estate and just a few minutes walk to the beach. Long term rental available.

Pool Villa 80,000 THB/monthKATHU : Baan Suan Loch Palm is ideally located on the edge of Loch Palm Golf Club. It's just a few minutes drive to British International School. This is a fully furnished 3 bedroom pool villa. Long tern lease only.

BANGTAO : Les Palmares has 14 villas completed and are all residential. Villa number 5 (3 bedrooms) is fully furnished and comes with internet connection, cable TV, washing machine and maid service.

Bangtao 90,000 THB/month

KATA : This sea view two-bedroom condo is situated at The Heights in Kata. Its 226 sqm living area includes a large balcony overlooking the shared infi nity pool and Kata Bay. Long term or short term lease available.

Kalim Bay 80,000 THB/monthKALIM : 165.78 sqm, totally built, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fantastic view of Kalim and Patong Beach, the apartment comes with private plunge pool. Fully furnished as well as internet and cable connections available.

Loch Palm 150,000 THB/monthKATHU : The house is quite large having 4 to 6 bedrooms, twin undercover car parking, separate maids room and store room as well as spacious garden and a beautiful view of Loch Palm Golf course.

BOAT LAGOON : Modern water front town homes in the popular Boat Lagoon. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an offi ce. Each home has a 6 metre private boat berth and also comes with membership to the Boat Club at Boat Lagoon.

Town Home 60,000 THB/month

The Heights from 100,000 THB/month Aspasia from 100,000 THB/month

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The Heights Penthouse 55m THB The Heights Resale 21.5m THB The Heights Resale 26m 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.

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.

KATA : A fabulous 420 sqm duplex penthouse unit on the very top row of The Heights development is available for private resale. Incomparable views and comes with the coveted foreign freehold title.

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.

NAI THON BEACH : Each of the 19 palatial residences 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.

Absolute Beachfront 7.15m US Istana Estate from 4.2m US BANGKOK : Tower A, 39th fl oor forward edge 132 sqm 2/3 bed foreign freehold condo. Amazing river views.

The River 19.8m THB

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

Beachfront Living 7.9m 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 metres to Kata Beach. Motivated seller.

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

KATA BEACH : Top fl oors 210 sqm 2 bedroom fully furnished seaview apartment. 100m to Kata Beach

Aspasia Ocean View 19.5m THB

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

Ocean View Apartment 8.9m THBROTAL PHUKET MARINA : A truly special foreign freehold, 2 bedroom pool deck condo with marina views from the sought after sold out Phase 1 condominiums at Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand's only 5-star marina development.

Waterfront Living 16m THB

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Aff ordable Apartment 6.6m THBSURIN : A contemporary-style 2-bedroom apartment, with living & dining area and open-plan kitchen. The unit is on the ground fl oor and therefore benefi ts from direct access to the pool and private garden.

Kamala Falls from 12,000 THB/night KAMALA : This spacious 3-bedroom condominium has a private swimming pool and spectacular sea views. It is located between Kamala and Patong, giving you easy access to the shopping and night life of Patong Beach.

Land with Sea Views 65m THB (total)

The Plantation from 7,500 THB/nightKAMALA : Elegant 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condominium with the best views over Kamala Beach; communal swimming pool & fi tness centre.

BYPASS ROAD (R068) : The Hafele Design Center off ers rental spaces of 200 - 352 sqm in size. The existing tenants include Hafele, Philip, Natuzzi, and Euro Design.

KALIM(L194) : 5.4 rai of nicely elevated land with sea views across to Kalim and Patong. Suitable for an exclusive villa development. Freehold/Nor Sor 3 Kor.

Hafele Building 650 THB/sqm/month

PATONG : 4 and 5-bedroom pool villas built to meet the highest Western standards. These villas feature living areas with superb views, fi ne dining areas and well-equipped kitchens.

Villas with Sea Views 32m THB

AO YON(L862) : 1 rai of land with stunning views over Ao Yon bay. The site is within 20 metres of the seashore and construction is allowed up to a maximum height of 12 metres. Freehold/Chanote.

Land on Beach Road 30m THB

BANG TAO : Holiday residence for couples and families; 5 bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom; private swimming pool; fully furnished and with full-time staff .

NAITHON : A boutique development of only 4 superb pool villas, each featuring original designs, lush landscaping, a private swimming pool and its own steam room.

Private Pool Villas from 19.9m THB

SURIN : Luxury contemporary Thai-style villa; 6 bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom; panoramic views over Surin and Bang Tao Beaches. This villa has a private fi tness centre and spa room, and a full team of staff .

Land with Lake Views 6m THB/raiLAYAN(L885) : 2 rai of land with great views over a lake. This land is accessible from the public road and has electricity and water supply. Located 20 minutes from Phuket Airport and 5 minutes from Laguna. Freehold/Chanote.

BANG TAO : A luxury development comprising 72 serviced apartments. Located just 500 metres from Bang Tao Beach, with full resort facilities & services. Rental program available

Imperial Ocean Palms from 5.5m THB

Chom Tawan Villa from 18,000 THB/night

Baan Thai Surin Hill from 50,000 THB/night

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AO YON : 3-bedroom exclusive villa overlooking Makham Bay. This panoramic seaview project is set in beautiful tropical and tranquil surroundings and just 200 metres to Ao Yon Beach. If you are looking for peaceful surroundings, then this is for you.

Premium Holiday Investment 12.54m THB

Great Holiday Home 12.5m THB

Private Pool Condominium 8.9m THB

Spacious Garden Villa 19.9m THB Oriental Style Pool Villa 11.9m THB LAYAN : 2-bedroom villa overlooking a private pool and tropical garden. Located just 5 minutes to Layan Beach with excellent access to Laguna Golf Course and other conveniences. Best of the best. 5 years payment plan with 0% interest.

BANGTAO : A uniquely duplex condominium designed off ering 3 bedrooms with private pool and tropical garden landscape sits on corner unit with land size 340 sqm. amidst lush tropical community. 24 hr. security provided.

LAYAN : Fully furnished 1-bedroom contemporary style villa on 135 sqm. Private pool, garden, dining and living area off er privacy pool and garden view. Ultimate lifestyle with convenient facilities at Laguna and beaches.

Aff ordable Pool Villa 5.5m THB

Panoramic Seaview Villa 21m THB

Greatly Valued Pool Villa 14.9m THB

Thai Contemporary Villa 14.5m THB

LAYAN : Land size 512 sqm. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, private pool and tropical garden, fully furnished with Thai contemporary style and upgraded kitchen. Thai Sala. 5 mins to Layan Beach. Laguna Golf Course Rental program available.

NAI HARN : Spacious 3 bedroom condominium comprises private pool and tropical garden with maximum living space 300 sqm and READY to move-in either join rental pooled program. Excellent location to Naiharn and Rawai Beach - 5 mins.

NAI HARN : 3 bedrooms, pool, garden, fully furnished with contemporary design and upgraded kitchen. Special off er - kids swimming area in the pool. Ideal for family holidays or the rental program! Great location - Rawai and Nai Narn Beach in 5 mins.

LAYAN : 3-bedroom 780 sqm villa of a contemporary design. Spacious garden situated close to international standard golf course and Layan Beach. Ideal holiday home with joint rental program.

NAI HARN : Fully furnished, 2-bedroom stylish tropical living villa for modern couples and small families. Off ers privacy and luxury to enjoy freedom and peace of mind. 5 minutes to Nai Harn Beach and amenities.

Most Popular Project 9.5m THB

Luxurious Grand Villa 14.9m THBNAI HARN : Premium constructed private pool villa from a developer with 20 years experience. 417 sqm, 3 bedrooms. Luxurious interior, fl oor and ceiling with Maka wood fi nishing, tropical landscaped gardens. 5 minutes to Nai Harn Beach.

BANGTAO : 3 bedroom stylish condominium duplex with exclusive private pool and garden. Special off er with guaranteed rental return 60,000 THB/month for 3 years. 30 nights complimentary stay per year. Just 3 mins to Bangtao Beach.

NAI HARN : This 3 bedroom villa off ers a land size of 552 sqm and is fully furnished in oriental style. Enjoy your privacy in a traditional Thai Sala in a tropical garden. Just 5 mins to Nai Harn Beach and READY TO MOVE-IN!

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LocationGreen hill residences is located at Rawai Beach set only 100 metres from the beach front. Set in tropical landscape, the project very close to various restaurants, shopping mall, daily fresh seafood market and one of the best beaches of the island, Nai Harn Beach.

Price RangePrices 36 million baht.

ConceptGreen Hill Residences sits amid vast verdant green gardens where you can breathe in the luxury of pure air. The estate is just 9 beautiful houses in an exclusive social environment.

Specifi cationThree storey house in Thai style with 4 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, family room, fi tness room, private pool and community pool. Living space 434 sqm, outdoor space 263 sqm, Land size 736 sqm. High quality building and fi nishes. Teak wood doors and windows with Teak wood roof, Maka wood fl oor, American standard sanitary items, High quality of appliances in kitchen.

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In The Pink – Sacha Lichine - Launch of Whispering Angel Château d'Esclans

(From left) Tippanate Pittayasamai; Praewprawlin Inchomchuen, Sales & Marketing Manager, IMAGE asia; Nicolas Monges Sales & Marketing Manager Royal Phuket Marina.

The Kee Resort & Spa's Annual Agents Thank You Party

(From left) Surasak Somnam, the Patong hotel's Managing Director; Kanyarat Tiyapornchai (Lula) Singer and Tanapong Somnam, The KEE Executive Director.

The Launch of Boathouse cocktail party

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(From left) (3rd from right) Denis Thouvard, General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket amongst the IMAGE asia team.

(From left) Wilaiporn Pitimanaaree, General Manager Central Festival Phuket; Panatchakorn Jaiyen, Assistant Managing Director The Spice and Kanittha Prasopsirikul, Associate Director Royal Phuket Marina.

A Taste of Russian Cuisine @ Spice House, Central Festival Phuket

(From Left) Kriengsak Jarunonwiwat, Chevrolet Retail Operation Manager; CJ Prieur, Sports Engineering and Recreation Asia Ltd /Director - Southern Thailand; Jo, Trainer; Dmitriy Korolyuk, Marriott Vacation Club / Sales Executive and A, Trainer.

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choose from. There is even a café/rest-stop where parents can relax and watch their kids having the time of their lives in this safe and secure environment.

School groups to company team building, birthday parties to family outings will all have a ball and be surprised at what they can achieve! Couples will enjoy the bonding experience of having so much fun together.

Being a challenging outdoor activity, participants should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Running shoes or trainers are the most sensible footwear. For obvious reasons, skirts and dresses are not advisable and long hair must be tied back for safety. There is a minimum height requirement of 120cm and maximum weight of 130kg all for participants' safety. The Park is open from 9:30am to 5:30pm and it is advisable to arrive before 3pm as the course can take up to 3 hours.

Swinging high up in the trees is not just for monkeys, as now there is this amazing place in Chalong, high up in the trees over Wat Luang Pu Supa where you really can have the adventure of a lifetime.

There is fun in this natural environment for all ages from young kids to grandparents. With so many diff erent activities to test your skills, there is no shortage of thrills, challenges and sheer excitement to be enjoyed by all ages.

Safety is what makes the challenges so enjoyable as you know that you are always in good hands. The

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Banana boat: Another alternative for enjoyment with a group of friends is the banana boat. This rubber boat is yellow and shaped like a banana (Okay, Okay! Maybe some people might not know this) can carry a maximum of fi ve people and is towed behind a jet ski, which swerves and jinks through the waves. It’s a bit like aquatic bronco-busting – the clever bit is staying on. Of course eventually everybody does get a dunking and getting back on is all part of the fun. There are several operators on Patong Beach and prices start from 2,000 baht.

Parasailing: Ever wish you could fl y like a bird, soaring and diving eff ortlessly with the wind in your face, and experience views of this beautiful island from a new and exciting perspective? Phuket now off ers you the chance to do exactly this. It's called parasailing. The parasail is a specially designed parachute which you wear, and which is then towed behind a speedboat; suddenly you are airborne and looking down on mere mortals. There are several operators on Patong Beach and prices start at 2,000 baht.

Trekking and Rafting: Elephant riding is another ‘can’t-miss’ experience. Treks last about half an hour and each beast can carry three persons; but a word of warning, the ride involves a lot of swaying and bumping.

Most of the rafting activities are done in the Phang Nga area on the mainland. Contact: The Traveller on +66 (0)86 948 8440 for more information.

Go Kart: This is one activity in Phuket you simply cannot miss. An open-wheeler motor sport for those who love speed. Bring your friends for some heart pumpin' kart racing start the adrenalin rush as the power round the track or share the thrills in the special double seater'kart. Fun sport but not dangerous.

Phuket kart located in Kathu, this is the place to go for some good go kart racing, Experience of karts racing. It's fun and everyone can do it. Phuket Kart is located on Pra Baramee Road, Open: Daily 9am - 7pm Tel: +66 (0)76 202058, +66 (0)89 7289712. One another is Patong Go-Kart Speedway which located on Vichitsongkram Rd. Open: Daily Tel: +66 (0)76 321949

Cable Ski: Here is another great sporting activity for the speed lover. Phuket Cable Ski, situated beside a tropical garden in Kathu, is on a large fresh water lake 410 metres long by 110 metres wide and is 2

metres deep. You can try knee boards, double skis, slalom (single) skis, wake boards, ski disks and trick skis. All equipment is available for rent or you can bring your own. Costs range from 500 baht for 30 minutes to 1,500 baht for a full day.

Phuket Cable Ski is Open Daily 10am - 6:30pm. For more information call +66 (0)76 202525-7

Surfi ng: The good news for surf lovers is that surfi ng in Phuket is great; the waves at most of the beaches are predictable and fun to ride during this season, so even if you are beginner you can fi nd plenty of great beaches like Kalim, Kata, Karon, Patong and Nai Harn to hone your skills. These beaches have become popular surfi ng destinations and now off er surf shops and tuition centres for all skill levels.

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According to local health authorities, tap water in Phuket Town and Patong is safe to drink. There are even signboards around Phuket advertising this claim. “The water supplying these two municipalities is treated and checked based on drinking water standards set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute and the World Health Organization”, said Sayan Wareearunroj, Manager, Phuket Provincial Water Works Offi ce some years ago.

However, he cautions that a regular check of water pipes within and leading to the home is necessary to prevent contamination, as the water may be safe when it leaves the processing plant, but it may

become contaminated because of debris and other contaminants entering the supply from broken pipes, corrosion or other sources. Outside of Patong and Phuket Town, it's generally accepted that water treatment systems are either non-existent or not scrutinized, and most would advise caution when drinking from these sources, if at all. However, many residents who live in the more rural areas of Phuket would claim that they have been drinking the water for many years without complications, so the answer remains as clear as mud.

Drinking contaminated water could cause diseases such as typhoid, polio, hepatitis A or cholera – but these are very rare in Phuket. The

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

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

most common problem associated with drinking contaminated water is gastroenteritis (diarrhea) from bacteria. Parents should take note that fl uoride is not added to any water source on the island. Phuket also sources its water from dams and catchment areas, as well as water stored in deep abandoned tin mines, and for many, bore (ground) water is used.

The quality of the water that you receive from your source can be tested; however, testing requires proper collection bottles and should be sourced from a certifi ed laboratory. One laboratory in Bangkok, Test Tech Company Ltd Tel: 02 8773271-74 will send you the bottles and instructions on shipping requirements to Bangkok. Local companies such as Environmental Solutions & Protection Corporation (ESP) Tel: 081 030 4278 will also arrange for testing; a comprehensive “International Standard Drinking Water Analysis” from a lab and will cost around 14,000 baht, covering 34 tests for bacteria, physical and chemical properties as per most international and WHO requirements.

If the water is found to have unsafe levels of contaminants, a reputable fi lter from a well know international company such as a reverse osmosis or UV light system can be installed at a cost of around 20,000 baht. Cheaper copies of these fi ltration systems are available from most hardware stores.

An alternative is to use bottled drinking water, which is inexpensive and can often be delivered right to your home. For the large 20 litre plastic containers that are sold across the island, my understanding is that no governmental standards or checks are applied to check the quality of this water, and the cleanliness is left solely to the businesses who bottle it, as is cleaning the returned bottles and containers. I used to use this water for many years, until I started

receiving containers with sediment and green algae inside the bottles indicating that they may not be as clean as they should be.

Another more expensive alternative is to buy branded water, such as Nestle or Singh water from the supermarkets and shops. Being more expensive does not guarantee that it's pure though, so the choice is yours. Installing and then maintaining a fi lter system maybe the safest approach.


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