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Phuket’s beaches What’s On Movies Nearby islands Useful numbers Classified advertising

Boating

14 Tide tables sponsored by Royal Phuket Marina 16 2018 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek

The fascination of Exotic Fishing

Koh Lipe

Exploring Phang Nga Bay

Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival

Dining

30 Hot food promotions. Don’t miss out! 33 Recipe and signature dishes from Phuket’s top chefs

TRAVEL

42 Koh Lipe: Southern Pursuits 54 Exploring Phang Nga Bay 58 The fascination of Exotic Fishing

LEGAL MATTERS

52 Residential rentals – the rights & wrongs

PHUKET LIVING

12 Social Phuket 22 People in business: Michal Zitek, Area General Manager, Angsana Phuket 24 Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival 60 Your Phuket: Things to do on the island 62 Extract from Phuket Days: Adventure at Nai Harn Beach

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INFORMATION.PHUKET'S bEACHES

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Phuket's fame and fortune is founded primarily from its stunning beaches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and they are still the fundamental reason most, if not all, holidaymakers hit this tropical island year after year. But how many are there? Where are they? Which is the most beautiful? Why? On this page, and on Page 7, you'll find most of Phuket's beaches. The number in the blue circle corresponds to the same number on the Page 9 map, making it easy to plan your beach itinerary. We recommend renting a car â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and driving carefully!

Mai Khao Beach

2 A5

Nai Yang Beach

Bang Tao Beach

32 F1

39 B6

Surin Beach

31 D4

73 C3

Leam Sing Cape

118 E2

63 A4

Patong Beach

Karon Nui

88 E4

Karon Beach

122 G6

31 D6

Kamala Beach

40 G4

75 B2

Tri Trang Beach

99 A5

122 G4

74 e4

Kata Beach

Nai Harn Beach

19 C5

Ya Nui Beach

Layan Beach

Kalim Beach

9 A3

Hua Beach

Kata Noi Beach

Naithon Beach

Paradise Beach

5 D4

107 C4

Phromthep Cape

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Ao Por Bay

14 F6

Saphan Hin Park 3

95 D4

Yon Bay / Panwa

116 F2

7 8 9

Chalong Bay

110 G4

24 12 13 14 15

16 17

Leam Ka Cape

24 25

19 20

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BEACHES

INFORMATION.PHUKET'S bEACHES

WHAT’S ON

what’s on. phuket eventS

2 SEPTEMBER Run @ Thanyapura

The King of the Mountain Phuket Trail Run. Hilly terrain and past waterfalls in Khao Phra National Park. 4km, 8km trail & 15km trail. +66 76 336000 info@thanyapura.com

7 SEPTEMBER

Phuket Sundowners @ Phuket Boat Lagoon

Panel discussion at 4.30pm on Phuket hotel, tourism & marine industry, followed by Sundowners at 6pm. Members 500 baht, guests 900 baht. www.austchamthailand.com

9 SEPTEMBER

Run2Gether Phuket @ Saphan Hin

Disabled & able-bodied competition. 5km and 10km run. Admission is free for disabled and 390 baht for able-bodied runners. www.facebook.com/run2getherphuket

15 SEPTEMBER

Community @ Phuket Town

World Cleanup Day with Trash Hero Phuket. Take part in this big cleanup! Help clean up and reduce consumption of throwaway plastic. +66 92 802 5901. phuket@trashhero.org

16 SEPTEMBER

Heartbreak Hill Mini-Marathon @ Khao Khad

A mini marathon and fun run on Cape Panwa. Entry is 500 and 400 baht respectively. h8109-mk1@accor.com

18-19 SEPTEMBER Ultimate fitness competition @ Unit-27

10-16 SEPTEMBER

Grand opening @ Central Phuket

Grand opening of ‘Central Phuket’, The World’s Must-Visit Destination in Thailand’ +66 76 601222

The Ultimate Trooper 2018. Day 1, 3 events for everyone. Day 2, knock-out stages. Pre-registration 1,200 baht - increasing to 1,600 baht. Check in 7.30-8am both days. info@unit-27.com

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22 SEPTEMBER

29 SEPTEMBER

Thanyapura Relay Triathlon. 300m swimming, 8km cycling and 2km running. Entry includes T-shirt & medal. +66 76 336000.

Blues Funk Showcase at Music Matter Jazz Club. 9 pm till late. +66 89 588 2347 tiklado2005@yahoo.com

Sport @ Thanyapura

Music @ Music Matter Jazz Club

9-17 OCTOBER

Vegetarian Festival @ Phuket

Buddhists of Chinese descent eat only vegetarian food, wear white clothes and follow rules to purify bodies and minds. Face and body piercing are features, together with walking on fire and knives. +66 76 212213 www.tourismthailand.org/phuket

22-23 SEPTEMBER Surfing @ Surin Beach

2nd Surin Beach Surfing Contest. 2-day event by Surin Surfer Club. +66 94 593 2107 www.facebook.com/surinsurferclub

23 SEPTEMBER

Run @ Bangwad Dam

Marriott Run to Give 2018 at Bangwad Dam. 21km, 10.5km and 3.5km Fun Run. 5 to 9am.

24 SEPTEMBER

21 OCTOBER

Forum on environmental sustainability, ocean health, community tourism, sustainability trends & overtourism. Venue: JW Marriott Phuket. admin@phukethotelsassociation.com

14th Turtle Fun Run Half Marathon 2018 in support of turtles comprises 21km, 10.2 km, 5.2km and 3.5km Family Run. www.maikhaoturtlefoundation.org

Forum @ Phuket Hotels Association

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON

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1-5 NOVEMBER

Phuket Harmony @ Jungceylon, Patong

World Puppet Festival features outdoor stages and street shows. +66 89 222 9974, harmonyworldpuppet@gmail.com www.harmonypuppetthailand.com

23 NOVEMBER

Loy Krathong Festival @ Phuket & Thailand

1-5 NOVEMBER Carnival @ Patong

Phuket Carnival 2018. parades, entertainment, stage shows, displays and activities.. www.facebook.com/patongcity.pr

9-11 NOVEMBER Run @ Saphan Hin

Phukethon 2018. 42km, 21km and 10km, plus 5km Jelly Beach Run, Colour Fun Run & Running Expo. www.phukethon.com

People float krathongs to pay respect to the goddess of water on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar. Loy Krathong means ‘float a basket’. +66 76 212213 tatphuket@tat.or.th

28 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER Exhibition @ Novotel Phuket Phokeethra

Architect & Buildtech 2018 showcasing construction tools and materials andesign & décor items. www.pic-phuket.com

17 NOVEMBER

LPT Charity Fun Run @ Laguna Phuket

The 2018 Fun Run features 5km, 10km and 2km Kids Run. To be held the Saturday afternoon of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon from 4-8pm. Entry 500 - 800 baht. www.lagunaphukettri.com

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Upcoming movies All the latest movies are on offer on the island SFX Coliseum cinema 3rd. floor, Central Festival, Phuket City +66 76 209000 SFX Coliseum cinema Jungceylon Shopping Destination, Patong Beach +66 76 600555 Catch up on your favourite SHOWTIME please visit our website at www.windowonphuket.com/ whats-on/movies.php

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SOCIAL

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SOCIAL scene.WHAT WAS ON IN PHUKET

New Executive Sous Chef Brian Raymond Moore @ JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa Coast Beach Club’s All you can eat, à la carte brunch @ Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

APEX launch Phuket’s most exclusive address The Residences @ Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay

‘Go Live’ Sunday Seafood Brunch @ The Watercourt, Banyan Tree Phuket Exclusive dinner with Thai set menu @ Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

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Launch of new menu @ The Boathouse Phuket

Royal Thai Cuisine Pairing Dinner with gracious hospitality @ Ruen Thai, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Central Phuket Press Conference @ Centara Grand Beach Resort

Open house @ Orientala spa

Special meat cutting workhop by Mr.Amir Gan Abdullah, Siam Food Services @ Mรถvenpick Spa Resort Karon Beach

Collective Series 13 Miami Vice for press @ Kata Rocks

Opening event @ Jaguar Land Rover Phuket Studio

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TIDE TABLES

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Sunday

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.6

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.6

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.2

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.0

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

3.0

2.4

1.7

1.0

0.6

1.0

1.6

2.2

2.8

3.2

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.8

0.7

1.0

1.5

2.2

2.9

3.4

3.5

3.3

2.8

2.1

1.4

0.8

0.5

0.6

1.1

1.8

2.5

3.1

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.7

1.1

0.7

0.8

1.1

1.8

2.5

3.1

3.5

3.1

2.6

1.8

1.1

0.7

0.5

0.8

1.4

2.1

2.8

3.2

3.4

3.2

2.7

2.1

1.4

0.9

0.7

0.9

1.3

2.0

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.5

0.9

0.6

0.7

1.1

1.7

2.4

3.0

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.8

1.2

0.9

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.3

2.8

3.2

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.4

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.2

2.6

2.8

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2.3

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

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1.6

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.2

3.1

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2.3

1.7

1.2

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.9

3.2

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.3

1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.2

1.8

2.4

3.0

3.3

3.0

2.5

1.8

1.3

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.0

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1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.2

2.7

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.2

3.1

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2.2

1.6

1.1

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1.8

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3.3

3.2

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1.0

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1.1

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2.7

3.0

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2.3

1.7

1.3

1.1

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MIDNight

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NOON

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2.8

2.5

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1.4

1.3

1.4

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2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

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1.5

1.4

1.5

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2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.1

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1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.1

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1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.6

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.7

2.5

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.2

2.8

2.3

1.7

1.2

0.8

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.2

2.6

1.4

0.9

1.1

1.6

2.2

2.8

3.2

3.4

3.2

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2.1

1.4

0.9

0.7

0.8

1.2

1.9

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.3

2.4

1.7

1.1

0.8

1.2

1.8

2.4

3.4

3.1

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1.9

1.2

0.7

0.6

0.9

1.5

2.2

2.9

3.3

3.5

3.3

2.8

2.2

1.5

0.9

0.7

0.9

1.3

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

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2.3

1.6

0.7

1.2

1.8

2.5

3.1

3.4

3.1

2.5

1.8

1.2

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.3

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3.2

3.3

2.6

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.5

2.2

2.8

3.3

3.4

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.3

1.9

2.5

2.9

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.2

0.9

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.3

3.2

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.6

2.9

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2.4

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

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2.2

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1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.5

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1.4

1.3

1.4

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2.4

2.8

2.9

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1.3

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1.8

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2.7

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1.7

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2.8

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1.6

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2.8

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1.8

1.4

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1.7

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2.8

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1.9

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2.8

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1.5

1.2

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1.4

1.8

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2.9

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1.4

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1.6

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2.7

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2.8

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1.6

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2.8

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1.7

1.1

0.9

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2.6

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0.9

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1.6

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2.8

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0.9

0.8

1.5

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2.8

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2.9

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1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

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1.9

2.5

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2.9

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1.7

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0.9

1.2

1.6

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2.7

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2.7

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0.9

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1.5

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2.7

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1.8

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The 15th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2018 will go down in the history books as the best yet. Held 18 – 22 July, the 450 plus sailors and friends enjoyed four days of consistently strong wind which made for some fast and exhilarating racing around Phuket’s southeast coast and islands. Organised by Media Business Services, the regatta has grown in stature and is known in yacht clubs from Australia to the United Kingdom, and from South Africa to Chile, regularly attracting sailors from more than 20 countries to compete.

Elsewhere in the Cruising class, long-time competitors BeauX Esprits managed to get the better of last year’s winner, Lady Bubbly, to claim the class title at their tenth attempt. The popularity of multihulls in South East Asia, and Phuket in particular, means Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek always attracts a strong turnout. This year there were 17 multihulls racing in four classes (Multihull Racing, Firefly 850, Pulse 600, Multihull Cruising) and the excellent conditions saw many flying a hull on the racetrack.

A weather warning by the Thai Meteorological Department the day before the regatta kicked-off raised some concerns, but come race time the 1-2 metre sea swells and near 20knots of breeze was welcomed with excitement by the 38strong fleet of competitors. In the monohull classes (IRC I, IRC II and Cruising) racing was close. Two all-female crews had flown in from Australia and were competing on chartered yachts in IRC II while in IRC I, four evenly-matched 40-footers were having their own divisional battle behind the TP52 of Ray Roberts, Team Hollywood, which proved too much to handle, flying off the starts and leaving everyone in their wake. http://www.windowonphuket.com/ windowonphuket.com

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The two trimarans Fugazi and Bladerunner IX, while very different in design, enjoyed some exceptionally close racing on handicap and in the end it was the smaller of the two, Bladerunner IX, that got the better to claim the Multihull Racing honours. An impressive performance from the multinational crew on Twin Sharks saw them runaway winners in the Firefly 850 class and with it they sealed their sixth consecutive victory at Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. A hard crew to beat and a record that looks set to stand for a very long time (unless, of course, they extend it themselves in 2019!). What makes Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek so unique and is a big contributor to its success, is the venue. The 5-star Cape Panwa Hotel is the ideal host for this destination regatta. The four lavish beachside parties are second-to-none, the onsite accommodation and facilities are first-class, and the idyllic white sand beach and private pier access make Cape Panwa Hotel an exceptional regatta host. “Having talked to most of the competitors this year, all are saying that this was the best yet. We had a great fleet of racers and cruisers competing this year with many returning competitors joined by new faces from far and wide. Interest from international sailors and the number of chartered boats continues to grow, and right now happy sailors are returning to their homes all around the world and telling their friends what a great time they had at Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, and what a wonderful sailing destination Phuket is,” commented Byron Jones, Managing Director of organisers Media Business Services Co. Ltd.

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The 15th anniversary Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek will live long in the memories of the competitors – the great winds, great racing and great parties is an unbeatable formula. For those looking for some warm weather sailing in the tropics in the month of July, head to Phuket for the 16th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek which will take place 17 - 21 July, 2019 at Cape Panwa Hotel. For full results of the 15th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2018, go to https://phuketraceweek.com/results.php and the the full picture gallery with links to High Resolution images is at https://phuketraceweek.com/raceweek/the-15th-capepanwa-hotel-phuket-raceweek-2018-picture-gallery. For more information about the 16th Cape Panwa hotel Phuket Raceweek 2019, go to https://phuketraceweek.com

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n Australian national with an impressive work history under his belt, Michal Zitek was recently appointed by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts as Area General Manager for Angsana Laguna Phuket. He has been tasked to drive and lead the strategic growth of the brand as well as oversee all of the Angsana brand operations in Phuket, including Angsana Laguna Phuket, Angsana Villas Resort Phuket and Angsana Vacation Club. While this may seem no easy feat, Michal Zitek is certainly up for the task.

“To me, that was a challenging opportunity, but it was an exciting opportunity too,” says Michal, “to help develop something that hadn’t quite found its feet yet, and be a part of a brand new resort in a brand new environment.”

Originally from Sydney, Michal’s career in the hospitality industry began when he was still a high school student. Working a part-time job in the catering sector, Michal realised he very much enjoyed the element of the job as every day was different and he had the chance to meet and interact with a large variety of people.

To me, that was a challenging opportunity, but it was an exciting opportunity too – to help develop something that hadn’t quite found its feet yet, and be a part of a brand new resort in a brand new environment.

“This was my first introduction into how to make memories,” Michal reflects, “and how to generate experiences for people.” Michal decided to further his education by attending hotel school in Sydney; this decision was pivotal as it helped shape his career path from a young man working in catering, to where he is now, an established general manager of a world-renowned five star resort brand. His first assignment out of hotel school was working in the F&B department of Park Royal Hotel, which turned out to be an excellent training ground that opened the door for many more opportunities, including a promotion and a first international move to New Zealand. While Michal notes that this move was not on his agenda, he also states, “Sometimes when there is a knock on the door, you are better to answer it than to let the person walk past.” The door continued to knock for Michal, and over the years he has had the chance to be apart of some absolutely wonderful hotel teams, including a tour in 2004-2005 with Holiday Inn that brought him to Thailand. Once settled in Asia, opportunities continued to find their way to Michal. From the Holiday Inn on Phi Phi Island, he made his way to the luxurious Regent Hotel in Malaysia to the Pan-Pacific in Singapore and then later in Bangkok. In Bangkok, Michal was surrounded by a lot of movers and shakers in the industry, and it was not long before he was approached and given another outstanding opportunity.

Sometimes when there is a knock on the door, you are better to answer it than to let the person walk past. Michal left Bangkok for central Vietnam, where he worked for Laguna Lang Co, the sister resort to the famous Laguna Phuket. Captivated by the location as well as the Vietnamese culture, Michal once again settled into the resort environment.

Fast forward to his role as Area General Manager for Angsana Laguna Phuket, overseeing the brand’s luxurious hotel, the resort villas and the vacation club. It is a time of immense growth and expansion for the brand, but also a time of excitement and high morale amongst the staff.

There is no doubt that working as a general manager in the hospitality industry can be challenging, and when asked about work/life balance, Michal has an excellent response. “Honestly, this career choice isn’t necessarily about work/ life balance. It’s about a lifestyle choice, because your life becomes your work and your work becomes your life. “I think the essence of hospitality is about being part of the venue. Therefore, my character and personality has to become part of the product as well. Going with that, there are some longer hours, but I think it can be more rewarding as it goes side-by-side with the memories and experiences you can create for guests. You have to find your own balance, and one good part is that the job also gives you flexibility.”

Honestly, this career choice isn’t necessarily about work/life balance. It’s about a lifestyle choice, because your life becomes your work and your work becomes your life. Angsana’s company philosophy is very much focused on its associates and the team that management works with, mentoring, guiding and encouraging each team member’s personal development. The company believes that the better the team is, the more confident they are and the more empowered they are, the better the service is going to be. Keeping that company philosophy in mind, Michal strives to keep both his associates and the guests of Angsana Laguna Phuket happy. With twenty-five years of hospitality service and experience to back up his words and actions, as well as leadership qualities and experience in a variety of properties in Asia and beyond, there is no doubt that Angsana Laguna Phuket will continue to flourish with new general manager, Michal Zitek, at its helm. Read online

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People IN BUSINESS.Michal Zitek

PHUKET’S VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL What’s it all about? Each year, at this time, the area around Phuket’s Fresh Market becomes congested with food stalls and everywhere is festooned with red lanterns and Chinese dragons, all centred on the Jui Tui shrine. One of the fascinating aspects of Phuket’s cultural traditions is the complex fusion of Chinese religious beliefs, with those of the original inhabitants of the island.

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It all began in the early 1900s, when tin ore was discovered in the Kathu area and hundreds of Hokkien Chinese were drafted in to do the mining. They either brought their families with them or intermarried with the locals. A thriving community blossomed and, in 1825, the Governor Praya Jerm moved the provincial capital from Ta Reua to Kathu. The Chinese community had such critical mass that an itinerant Chinese opera company visited to entertain them. Here the story gets a little confused, but basically the whole area was struck by a major epidemic and almost everybody except the opera players became sick.

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The tradition of processions was thus born. On the first night of the ninth lunar month, the sacred 10-metre lantern pole is raised to facilitate the arrival of the gods, and at midnight, nine lanterns are suspended, one for each god.

Following their beliefs, the players had stuck to their religious calendar, which at this time of year required that they observe a strict vegetarian diet and offer prayers to two Chinese gods, Kiew Ong Tai Teh and Yok Ong Sone Teh. The residents attributed their invulnerability to these religious observances. http://www.windowonphuket.com/ windowonphuket.com

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These religious zealots transform themselves into a trancelike state and perform acts of mortification which range from climbing ladders with steel blades for rungs, walking across red hot coals and immersing themselves in hot oil.

An alternative explanation may be that since Kathu was a swampy jungle and it was the time of the monsoon rains, the visitors may have introduced a malarial strain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to which they themselves were immune â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to the local mosquitoes, which thrived in the damp conditions. When the rains stopped the insectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; breeding ponds disappeared and the epidemic abated naturally. Be that as it may. The following year, the Haio Lan and Lian Tui regalia and sacred scripts were brought from China. When this precious cargo arrived at Bang Niao, the whole community went there to welcome the ship. The tradition of processions was thus born. On the first night of the ninth lunar month, the sacred 10-metre lantern pole is raised to facilitate the arrival of the gods, and at midnight, nine lanterns are suspended, one for each god. In a slightly anomalous add-on, the Hindu god Shiva is also believed to be present, and just to be on the safe

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This year the festival will be held from 9-17 October 2018 If you wish to practise a strict observance during the festival, here are the ‘rules’: • Maintain maximum body hygiene • Use specified kitchen utensils only for the festival • Dress in white or in very light colours • Behave yourself, physically and mentally • Abstain from eating meat, fish, eggs and milk • No sexual intercourse • Stay away from alcoholic beverages and tobacco • People in mourning should not attend ceremonies • Pregnant women should not attend ceremonies Major shrine locations 58 G1

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side, offerings are also made to Lam Tao and Pak Tao. The festival then continues for nine more days with much burning of incense, banging of drums and letting off of fireworks to ward off evil spirits. One of the strange and even controversial aspects of the various processions is the activities of the Ma Song or ‘possessed horses’. These religious zealots transform themselves into a trancelike state and perform acts of mortification which range from climbing ladders with steel blades for rungs, walking across red hot coals and immersing themselves in hot oil. In a further, rather gruesome, practise, adherents pierce their faces and tongues with everything from skewers to bicycle spokes to axes. Oddly enough, this self mutilation results in little bleeding or subsequent scarring. Stranger than fiction. However it’s not for the queasy so probably best not to bring the kids! For most, however, the festival isn’t so fraught. Many restaurants and stalls all over the island will fly yellow banners decorated with red script, proclaiming that they are offering authentic vegetarian dishes – and they are delicious. Somehow the cooks manage to prepare dishes which are just as tasty as normal meaty fare, but without the meat. Read online

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Epicurean festival Book now ONLINE @ The Boathouse October sees the ‘Festival of Indulgence’ at The Boathouse on Kata Beach. Everyday there will be specialty set dinners, tasting and pairing to perfect enjoyment. Guests dining on a special menu will have the chance to win a two-night stay with breakfast in one of our boutique collection hotels. The Finale Dinners with Chef Extraordinaire Evert Onderbeke of Soleil Restaurant Kuala Lumpur are on the 26th and 27th.

Friday BBQ buffet @ Karlsson’s Barbecued spare ribs, sausages, pork steaks, chicken skewers, prawns, crab, fish, mussels, salad bar, sauces and dips, tsatziki, potato salad, local Thai specialities and more. All you can eat for 399 baht every Friday from 7pm til late. Traditional Thai buffet @ OrientAsia, Karon Beach Square Join us at OrientAsia, in Karon, to enjoy a carefully crafted traditional Thai buffet from 6pm onward daily. The buffet features classic elements of Thai cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients on the island. Starts from 420++ baht per person, with free flow packages available at extra cost.

Tokyo Matcha Cream Toast @ Café Kantary Tokyo comes to Café Kantary! Devonshire cream teas were never like this. Try a cream tea with a real difference and enjoy the crunchy-creamy Matcha Cream Toast any time of the day, available for only 190 baht at all Café Kantary Ayutthaya, Bangsaen, Chiang Mai, Korat, Phuket, Prachinburi, Sriracha and Rayong. The promotion is until 30 September. CUT’s ‘Amazing Brunch’ Book now ONLINE @ CUT Grill & Lounge Save the date: Every 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 12-3pm! ALL YOU CAN EAT for 990 baht net! Free for kids under 10 years old! Swimming pool and pétanque field! ‘Go Live’ Sunday seafood brunch @ The Watercourt, Banyan Tree Phuket Live seafood stations and music entertainment every Sunday from 12-3.30pm. Price starts from 2,800 baht net per person. Free flow beer and bubbly packages are also available. The Taste of Siam @ Ruen Thai, Dusit Thani, Laguna Phuket Every Monday from 6-10 pm. Experience the flavours of authentic Thai cuisine with a royal touch! Taste a delicious range of Thai starters, herbal salads, royal-based main dish recipe, exciting live cooking stations and assorted rich sweets. 1,290++ baht per person. 50% off for kids 6-12 years. Special deal: enjoy 25% off 4 persons or more dine.

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Sunday brunch Book now ONLINE @ Dream Beach Club Experience the ultimate Sunday Brunch and pool party every week. Brunch is served 12-4pm and features over 120 items. A delectable array of fresh seafood on ice, live lobster, live BBQ, Japanese kitchen, live carving stations, imported meats, live pasta station, tapas, sumptuous salads, delicious desserts and International cheese selection! 1,690++ baht per person for brunch (1,490++ baht for Dream VIP member). 3,190++ baht per person for brunch and free flow. Chinese buffet night @ Rim Talay Restaurant, Amari Phuket The buffet features soup, hot and cold appetisers and live cooking stations with noodles, vegetables and Peking Duck along with Dim Sum stations. BBQ corner offers meats and seafood with dipping sauces. Complete dinner with desserts and fruit. Price is 880++ baht per person. Tuesdays from 6-10pm. windowonphuket.com

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Sunday at COAST @ Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Relax with a beachfront brunch at COAST Beach Club & Bistro where the buffet comes to you!!! Lie back and savour blue swimmer crab salad, tempura tiger prawns, New Zealand lamb cutlets and more while listening to tunes of the resident DJ. Enjoy free access to the pools and water park.

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Mussels on the menu at Rock Salt Book now ONLINE @ Then Nai Harn Rock Salt has put mussels on the menu with superb specials by Chef Mark. Moules Marinières Classic mussels with French fries and Aioli sauce at 550 baht net. BBQ & seafood buffet @ Angsana Villas Resort Phuket Western and Thai favourites, straight from the Andaman Sea, Char-grilled to perfection and prepared with fresh ingredients. Only 1,190++ baht per person. 595++ baht per child (between 7-12 years old). Every Friday at Panache Restaurant from 6.30 to 10pm. ‘Sizzling Night’ @ Casuarina Beach Restaurant, Dusit Thani, Laguna Phuket This panoramic beachfront restaurant flames up the BBQ grills every Sunday evenings from 6-10pm. Grilled seafood, premium meats, sushi corner, salad bar, savoury appetisers and desserts. 1,390++ baht per person. 50% off for kids 6-12 years. Special deal: enjoy 25% off for 4 persons or more. First-class experience of fine dining @ Mom Tri’s Kitchen and Mom Tri’s Wok Gallery Kitchen Mom Tri’s Kitchen at Kata Noi and Mom Tri’s Wok Gallery Kitchen on Kata Hill offer you a first-class experience of fine dining at award-winning restaurants. The fine cuisine is prepared by our prestigious chefs, the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list by wine sommelier George Ciret and refreshments by the F&B teams. Breathtaking views are courtesy of Mother Nature. The Mom Tri’s Teams are ready to welcome you. An Italian evening @ Laguna Café, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Experience an authentic taste of Italy – with free-flow Italian wines. Enjoy Italian antipasti, including cold cuts, premium cheeses, marinated olives, grilled vegetables, caprese skewers, bruschetta and breads. 1,999 baht net per person for Italian buffet and free-flow Italian wine. 999 baht net per person for Italian buffet only . Enjoy 25% OFF when you dine 4 persons or more. Saturdays 6.30-10.30pm. Themed dinner @ Mangosteen Restaurant Mondays: Enjoy a Thai buffet with a variety of local dishes of classics and some rare specialities, all featuring intense tastes, herbs and spices. 750 baht per person. At 7-9.30pm. Thursdays: 5 Gems of Asia buffet, the best from Vietnam, Japan, China, India and Thailand. Amazing choice of homemade, fresh dishes. 950 baht per person. 15% disc. with Rawai and Nai Harn Card or proof of local residency. At 7-9.30pm.

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Wine lunch by The Boathouse Phuket Book now ONLINE @ The Boathouse Phuket Start your weekend right with The Boathouse’s Friday Wine Lunch. Relish an exceptional 3-course set menu concocted by our Executive Chef Jonathan served with a free flow of premium red and white wines, followed by your choice of freshly brewed coffee or selection of teas at only 1,000 baht net. Sunday roast Book now ONLINE @ Two Chefs (Kata, Karon, Patong) Weekly specials including traditional Sunday Roast, every Sunday all day & all night! All you can eat for only 445 baht including roast Aussie beef, pork loin, chicken, roasted or mashed potatoes, roasted mixed vegetables flavoured with thyme and garlic, Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy. The Slate’s Sunday brunch @ The Slate Phuket This is the ultimate in flavours of the land and sea every first Sunday of the month with a plethora of fine dishes. With freeflow Piper Heidsieck Champagne: 6,050 baht per person; freeflow wine and sparkling: 3,450 baht per person and free-flow soft drinks: 2,450 baht per person. Kids 5-11 years, 50% off.

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A beach-side dining experience. On the water´s edge, serving a full range of fresh Thai seafood, international dishes oven-fresh, wood-fired pizzas.

Nikita’s Thai/Seafood/International Daily 9am until late Created by its Thai owner 23 years ago, Nikita’s enjoys a sensational location oceanside at Rawai Beach. Customers dine in a lush garden setting right at the sea’s edge with white sand underfoot and enjoy spectacular ocean and island panoramas during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night. Nikita’s boasts no fewer than 18 cocktails, but we settle for a traditional gin and tonic. A Tomato Bruschetta comes as appetizer, followed by an unusual dish, a spicy salad with glass noodles and peeled prawns. The wine list is well chosen – 12 whites and 15 reds, plus five choices available by the glass. A competitively priced Santa Alicia cabernet sauvignon from Chile – full bodied with supple tannins – provides a perfect complement to our meal. Seeking something distinctive for the main course, my friend orders a firm-fleshed and succulent Mahi-mahi (dorado). Served with a creamy white sauce laced with Thai herbs and mashed potato, it is pronounced superb. My choice is a whole, Deep-fried white snapper in fish sauce (sweet and sour sauce is also available) with a Thai inspired salad of crisp slivers of green mango and peanuts. Delectable. It is worth noting that many of the vegetables served here are sourced from Nikita’s own farm. Famous for its thin-crust pizzas – all cooked in a wood-fired oven – the choice includes classics such as Margarita with mozzarella, tomato and basil. All Nikita’s pizzas are celebrated for their lavish toppings. Then there’s English style fish and chips, coated in beer batter, a house speciality. Though Nikita’s emphasis is on seafood and international dishes, there is an impressive range of authentic Thai dishes. We finish in style with a slab of hot, dark chocolate mousse and a scoop of fragrant ice-cream. A sensational and contrasting mix of flavours, textures and temperatures. A visit to Nikita’s certainly leaves a pleasant taste in the mouth…

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Seared Duck & Cauliflower Onion Soubise by Paresa Resort & Spa For the duck marinade 1 half orange | 1 dill stalk | 3 sprigs fresh thyme | 5 peppercorns | 40ml olive oil | 2 duck breasts Score duck breast skin, pan sear, (keep the fat). Add marinade, sous-vide at 54°C, 1.5 hour. Remove from bag, cook on medium heat skin side down until crispy. For the cauliflower onion soubise 80g cauliflower | 40g onion | 3 peppercorns | 30ml water | 270ml milk Cook onion in water until glassy. Add rest and simmer 1 hour, blend and season. For the daikon 30g daikon | 2 sprigs of thyme | 60 ml chicken stock | 15ml white wine | 30g butter Heat duck fat and half of butter, sear daikon on both sides. Add rest and bake 25 minutes at 180°C For the apple and fennel 20g Granny Smith apple | 35g celery | 2g orange zest | 2g lemon zest | 15ml lemon juice | 5ml white wine vinegar Chop finely, add dressing, press into tower shape For the red wine glaze 20g beef jus | 30g chicken stock | 40ml red wine | 5ml balsamic vinegar | 1 bay leaf | 4 peppercorns Reduce all ingredients by half, add balsamic vinegar, reduce till thick.

About the chef Franko Originally from South Korea, Chef Franko began his culinary career in the restaurants of France then, Australia and Fiji, honing his skills in a number of 5-star hotels, including the highly prestigious Hotel Plaza Athenée in Paris. He oversees the entire culinary team of Paresa Resort. Read online

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PLUM Prime Steakhouse / Vanilla Sky Bar & Gastro Pub Steakhouse / Gastro Pub dishes Plum 6-11.30pm, Closed Mondays Vanilla 5pm-midnight Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings sophisticated style to the tropical beauty of Phuket with its two unique dining venues – both with outstanding service, fine cuisine and views to match. It’s chic, it’s modern, it’s hip, it’s laid back, it’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas! PLUM Prime Steakhouse: Dinner is a great experience and at PLUM we are all fired up! At the centre of your experience is the charcoal burning oven, bringing out the succulent best from our prime cuts of US and Australian beef. Equal attention is given to the fresh fish and seafood, along with an appealing choice of à la carte dishes and fine wines. Innovative and modern… walking a tasty line between ‘steakhouse’ and ‘fine dining’. Come relaxed... leave inspired! Vanilla Sky Bar & Gastro Pub: The pinnacle of the resort, serves creative craft cocktails and modern stylish gastro pub dishes, backed by a breathtaking view of Kamala Bay. “Gaze out over an amazing sunset whilst sipping an ‘Elderflower Old Town’ or enjoying a cold Belgian Draught Beer, tasting some of the delicious ‘Pub Grub’ brought to new modern heights…. life is good!” For us, it’s about just doing everything the best we can, sending out the best food…pouring the finest drinks… making people feel at home. Ultimately sending you away as happy as we can. We’ve got a little dream team going on. It will be love at first sight. Daily Happy Hour: Get 30% discount on all drinks, except wines, champagnes and super premium spirits, from 5-6 pm. Experience Cape Sienna and be surprised by the amazing location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view. Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff +66 76 337300 www.capesienna.com, fb@capesienna.com

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Andaman Red Snapper Fillet With potato gnocchi, charred asparagus, chorizo, lemon and parsley salad with Verdi sauce

by Cosmo Restaurant Daily 6.30am-11pm

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Spaghetti with lobster by Portofino Italian Restaurant Ingredients 1 (1lb) live Maine lobster | 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil | 1 clove garlic, peeled & minced | 1 cup of brandy | 1 cup of tomato sauce | 4 ripe tomatoes, cored & chopped | 12 oz spaghetti | 4 sprigs parsley & basil, trimmed & chopped | salt Instructions Plunge a sharp knife into the top of the lobster’s head just behind its eyes (to kill it quickly). Separate claws and tail. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lobster and any juices and garlic; cook, stirring and turning the lobster pieces. Add brandy to flambé and cook until alcohol has evaporated. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking tomatoes down with the back of a wooden spoon, until sauce gets smoother and thickens slightly. Season with salt. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain, add pasta to sauce, stirring well, and cook a few minutes more. Garnish with parsley and basil.

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Jacopo started culinary school and working in hotel kitchens during summers on Italy’s east coast at the age of 14. At 19 he moved to Ibiza and cooked in marina restaurants catering to Europe’s elite and famous. He then ran his own restaurant for two years in Italy, returned to Ibiza for another three years and moved to Bangkok to work at a new Zanotti restaurant. As head chef, his next positions were in Thailand and Myanmar. At Portofino at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, he has further enhanced the reputation of the restaurant with wine dinners, Michelin guest chefs and more. Read online

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LEMONGRASS HOUSE fresh handmade spa products

Don't you think it's amazing how the best things in life come in small packages? But small things don't necessarily equate to small visions. Lemongrass House in Cherngtalay has become famous, not only in Phuket, but across the world for its fresh homemade spa products. Established as far back as 1996, Lemongrass House has constantly punched above its weight, dedicating its existence to the perfection of spa products concocted from natural elements.

Their formulas are based on a deeply rooted environmental commitment and all of their ingredients are fresh and derived from safe, renewable resources. They contain no animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals. Simple but attractive packaging made from recycled or recyclable materials is used. Lemongrass House is a pioneer manufacturer and supplier of aromatherapy products to major hotel spas in Thailand and around the world. Integrity, creativity and quality has been the driving force in the development of their product line over the years leading to a superb selection of delightful and innovative products. We believe that the secret of their success lies in the quality and concentration of essential oils and the loving care with specialised hand-blending resulting in unique aromatic effects in each product.

Head Office (Next to PTT Gas station Cherngtalay) 10/2 M.1 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110 Tel: +66 76 325501; Fax: +66 76 325502

Surin Shop (Near Surin Beach) 106/13 M.1 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110 Tel: +66 76 621661

Rawai Shop (Fisherman Way Business Garden) 5/46 M.5 Viset Rd, Rawai, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83100 Tel: +66 93 673 4409

Karon Shop 603 Patak Road, Karon, Muang Phuket, 83100 Tel: +66 88 761 4361 Open daily 10.30am-10.30pm

If you live locally, you can drop by the shop and chat to the in-house experts to see and smell the products firsthand.

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Welcome to Hair Studio 9. Our experienced staff members are committed to providing the most professional services possible. We are one of the most well-known hair salons in Phuket, bringing superior services and satisfaction to our customers.

Our hairstylists have more than 10 years’ of experience and specialise in hair extension, cuts, style and colours for women, men and children. At Hair Studio 9 we offer the very best colours and shades available in the industry. Hair studio 9

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Here's what we offer • Shampoo and blow drying / hair cutting • Natural hair perm / natural hair styling • Colour: Highlighting, multi-dimensional weaves and foils, colour-correcting, permanent and semi-permanent tinting • Natural hair extensions with 100% human remy hair which you can perm or apply colour to. They can also be matched to your hair colour with a completely natural look: available in 50cm or 60cm lengths. Hair extensions take about 90 minutes and last for six months with normal use. They can also be removed and replaced later if you wish • Permanent tattooing • Deep-conditioning treatment for both hair and scalp • Permanent waving and relaxing • Hair-cleansing support: Beautiful hair begins with clean hair and a clean scalp: Scalp therapy/hair growth support. Our hair is so fragile, yet we treat it harshly. Protect your hair with our customised More Hair! salon hydrotherapy treatments formulated to restore balance and vital elements to the hair and scalp for optimal hair growth. Our blends of powerful ingredients along with our de-chlorinated water infused with vitamin C provide treatment plans to recover and nurture you, your hair, and your scalp back to health • Hair colour support: Natural and organic hair colours which are gentler on your hair • We do special-occasion styles for weddings, black tie events, and proms

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Islands around Phuket One of the great things about sophisticated Phuket is that, if you want an uninhabited 'island of your dreams' experience, you only have to look east and take your pick! As the map on Page 41 reveals, there are HUNDREDS of islands – accessible by boats of every kind – just waiting to whisk you away to dream for a day... or longer.

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Koh Pak Bia

Koh Hong, Phang Nga

Koh Khai Nai 4

Koh Panyi

Koh Kudu Yai 5

Koh Khai Nok

Koh Hong Krabi 7

Koh Yao Yai

Koh Dam Khwam 9

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KOH PANYI

KOH NOM SAO NOI KOH RAYA RING KOH PING KAN KOH MAK (JAMES BOND )

PHANG NGA

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KOH CHONG LAT KOH NA KHAE KOH HONG

KOH NAKAYA

KOH PHANAK

YACHT HAVEN MARINA

LEAM TAENG

KOH YAI

KOH BATANG

KOH BOI NOI KOH DANG

KOH BOI YAI

KOH PHUDU YAI

KOH KUDU YAI

KOH RAI

LONG BEACH

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PHUKET BOAT LAGOON

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KOH NGANG

KOH NAKHA NOI

KOH RUNG NOK

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KOH PHAE

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KOH HONG (KRABI)

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KRABI

KOH PAK BIA

KOH NUI

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KOH YAO YAI

KOH YAMAN KOH SAMET KOH PODA

KOH RANG NOI KOH LIPI KOH RANG YAI

ROYAL PHUKET MARINA

KOH SIRAE

KOH SI BOYA

KOH KHAI NOK

HIN MUSANG SHARK POINT

KOH TAPHAO NOI

KOH AEW

KOH MAITHON

KOH HAE

KOH KAEO NOI

KOH YUNG KOH MAI PHAI

KOH PU

KOH DOKMAI

KOH LON KOH BON

KOH KHAI NAI

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KOH KAEO YAI

AO KRABI

KOH DAM HOK-DAM KHWAN KOH KHOM

KOH YAWASAM

KOH MAPHRAO

PHUKET CITY

KOH MAN

AO NAMMAO

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KOH DAENG

KOH PHI PHI DON

KOH PHI PHI LE 12 KOH KOH BIDA BIDA NOK NAI

KOH LANTA NOI 16

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KOH LANTA YAI KOH RACHA NOI

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Koh Phi Phi Don 14

Koh Lanta KOH HA YAI

KOH NGAI

KOH KRADAN

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Koh Lipe Words and photos by Lisa Lee

Koh Lipe may have lost its status as secluded paradise but there are still plenty of reasons to visit this beautiful island

The small island of Koh Lipe in the southern Andaman Sea rose to fame in the early 1990s when its unspoilt white sand beaches drew travellers from near and afar. Staying in simple bamboo beach huts and managing on just a few hours of electricity each day, they spoke of paradise found. A lot has happened on Koh Lipe since then, but the island remains a popular island getaway for both Thais and foreigners. Getting your bearings on Koh Lipe is easy. The island is tiny and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to walk from one beach to the next. Taking a triangle shape, the island has three main Sunrise Beach

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Long tail boats can take you around the island on a half day trip

beaches; by far the busiest beach is Pattaya Beach, where the water is calm for most of the year and the sand is deliciously fine. Pattaya Beach was the first to be developed and unfortunately also the first to become crowded, so expect a fair bit of hustle and bustle, not least after nightfall. Sunrise Beach is located, not surprisingly, on the long eastern side of the island and features a relaxed, laid-back vibe with very little going on after dark. On the northern coast, you will find the smaller Sunset Beach, which is home to a number of smaller, upscale resorts. Koh Lipe still wows with its white sandy beaches

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Pattaya Beach was the first to be developed and unfortunately also the first to become crowded, so expect a fair bit of hustle and bustle, not least after nightfall.

Restaurants, bars and shops centre on and around Walking Street, which connects Sunrise and Pattaya beaches. Here you’ll find everything from tattoo parlours and souvenir shops to seafood barbecue joints and cafés and restaurants serving western and Thai food. For a great cup of freshly brewed coffee and something to satisfy those afternoon sugar cravings, head to Kafair, a cosy café on Walking Street; try their pancakes with maple syrup or tuck into a bowl of homemade yogurt and muesli. For dinner, don't miss King Crab, also on Walking Street. Don't expect fancy

The famous Walking Street

surroundings or particularly attentive service; the focus here is on the seafood, which you choose from a display at the entrance. Simply point and tell them how you would like it prepared, then sit back and tuck into sea bass, snapper, tiger prawns, or the restaurant’s namesake, crabs. Given Koh Lipe's pristine waters, diving is a popular activity and several resorts and hotels offer PADI diving courses and dive trips to sites around Koh Lipe or surrounding Koh Adang, Koh Rawi or Koh Tong. One of the most popular dive sites is Stonehenge where large granite formations attract schools of barracudas and trevalliers as well as the occasional leopard shark or whale shark.

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Castaway on Sunrise Beach has an excellent dive shop

Seafood on display at one of the many seafood restaurants in town

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Cushions on Sunrise Beach

The waters around Koh Lipe are clean and crystal clear

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Sunset on Koh Lipe

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One of the most popular dive sites is Stonehenge where large granite formations attract schools of barracudas and trevalliers as well as the occasional leopard shark or whale shark.

Enjoying the view from the northern tip of the island

If diving is not your thing, why not explore the waters around Koh Lipe from the deck of one of the many long-tail boats, so called after their makeshift motors, the propellers of which sit at the end of a long shaft. There are countless long-tail boats around the island just waiting to be chartered for a daytrip of swimming, snorkelling or simply exploring these tropical waters.

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The villas are an ideal investment for people wishing to use them as short term rental accommodation for part of the year and use the remaining duration for personal use or family vacations. Houses of 700 square metres can host four couples plus visitors, while smaller houses of three bedrooms can accommodate three couples or more, making a comfortable and homey place for hoidaymakers. In addition, Botanica Luxury Villas can guarantee five years of rental income through these lettings, while responsibility for all aspects of holiday rental management will be achieved by an established tour operator based at the reception office. A natural stone-tiled, infinity-edge swimming pool forms the centre of each villa. Villas feature free-flowing floor plans with folding doors, transom windows above the doors and vaulted ceilings; all residences enjoy these exterior characteristics. A buyer can choose from three standard designs and the home is then custom built, ensuring future owners get a villa that suits their style. The architectural team is available to modify and enhance designs over the course of the year that it takes to build the residence. Villas are of three to five bedrooms with usable areas from 265 to 700 square metres of space. These elite homes will see natural wood blended with natural stone, imported kitchen cabinetry and high specification smart home technology. The project has a staffed reception and lobby service, along with 24-hour security. Residents may also wish to take advantage of the boutique coffee and cafĂŠ.

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Property / HOMES / INTERIORS.Häfele

Cooperation creates efficiency in the hotel Dialock access control system by Häfele meets Interel room management THE SMART DUO Häfele Dialock and Interel GRMS. Häfele’s cooperation with Interel offers new perspectives for building automation in hotels with the Dialock access control system from Häfele and the Guest Room Management System (GRMS) from Interel. From reception and stay of the guest to optimised work organisation of staff, the access control and room management system together ensure comfort, security, and energy efficiency in the hotel industry. Dialock door terminals exchange data with the Interel network via a secure end-to-end connection via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Both systems can be easily networked, controlled and operated – thus reducing investment and operating costs. Benefits for the operator • LOWER INVESTMENT COSTS Additional energy control terminals are not required and installation cost is lowered.

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Are you a home owner searching for tiles that are ‘different’ – with a touch of class? You’re yet to be inspired by anything you’ve seen? Then a visit to our professional, friendly team at tile-it will be the answer. Our unconfused showroom displays take the ‘bazaar’ out of tile selection, while our knowledgable showroom team are happy to listen to your needs and to offer real solutions – based on a stunning range of imported Italian tiles, as well as our own range of porcelain floor tiles, made to European standards, from China to cater for tighter budgets. Or are you a developer looking for a reliable, serviceoriented and knowledgeable supplier of top quality imported porcelain tiles who won’t let you down and will always go that ‘extra mile’. Service is key at tile-it, both the tendering of expert pre-sales advice and an impressive after-sales service,

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legal matters.Residential Commercial Letting Policy

The rights & wrongs of

Residential Commercial Letting Policy

the last two years or so there has been a lot of government activity in Thailand designed to tighten up on the unlawful use of residential property in a hotel context. The policy behind the tightening of review and enforcement is to level the playing field for investors who have incurred significant expense building accommodation to comply with the Building Control Act and environmental regulations, and to obtain all the necessary licenses connected with operating a hotel business. I should also mention that their corporate structure has to comply with Thai law, which is an additional layer of burden if there are foreign investors involved. There have been raids on unlicensed hostel premises, inspections of properties clearly being built in locations where hotels cannot be located, reviews of the built-up area to un-built area ratios and surveys of beach setbacks and commercial property within residential property, which must be designated as such in particular in regulated estates such as ‘Moo Baans’ under the Real Estate Development Act or condominiums under the Condominium Act. In addition to this, there has been a spate in the last five years or so of ‘disruptive businesses’, which have caused polarisation of opinion across the spectrum from complete disapproval through to gung-ho support for anything that ‘sticks it to the Man’. Many observers believe that ‘facilitators’ or ‘portal’ companies, such as Airbnb and all the new entrants in that saturated market, are shining knights and heroes of the accommodation industry because they provide so many more options for holidaymakers, especially for large groups of friends or families who may find homes to stay in instead of the smaller rooms in many hotels and serviced apartments.

However, there is another, more dangerous side, to this story. A side that many don’t wish to think about or apply their minds to when it comes to their own freedom of choice versus appropriate regulation and supervision of those responsible for providing lodging on a commercial basis. Although there will be many outstanding properties available on the new disruptive portals, there will also be many that will have defective dangerous wiring, no emergency exits for fires, no extinguishers, rodent infestations, asbestos, poorly maintained air conditioning units, dangerous swimming pools with unchecked chlorine levels and a hotwired pump room. Noting this non-exhaustive list, it is clear that lodging for commercial purposes ought to be regulated. If the current regulation isn’t good enough, then many will have to wait for it to catch up with modern practices. However, it is for Thailand and its government to balance regulation and choose how much and how to regulate lodging, as this is a matter of national interest and not a matter to be determined arbitrarily by say, a small management company that carries out rentals on a project that has no licensing or compliance whatsoever. The hotel business in Thailand is clearly linked strongly to its economy as is tourism in general. Making this situation somewhat worse is the modern phenomena of fake, or just defective, scare-tactic information. If you conduct an internet search on hotel licenses and accommodation you will come across all sorts of news articles, supposed ‘learned’ articles citing huge tracts of law that will make the average property investor nod off into their Coffee Martini.

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There is an overload of damming information citing exemptions for room counts, lack of clarity on whether rooms in a villa are ‘rooms’ in the exemption, sometimes no mention of the processes of obtaining environmental consent, confusing explanations of how to apply for a hotel license and omissions relating to the declaration process that a property isn’t being used in a hotel programme.

“Worse still, some developers appear to be promoting property which hasn’t been built and hasn’t been designed to conform with building control requirements, comprising promises of returns entirely based on rental returns if the property is used in a hotel programme - and are apparently able to sell the units like hot cakes because they have used the bait of a ‘guaranteed rental return’. Some readers may wonder why I am not providing a clear succinct guide on whether their prospective residential, or in fact commercial/residential property, will or will not be legal under existing laws. The reason is I haven’t is that it depends on many factors, which have to be checked properly.

Desmond Hughes By Desmond Hughes, Senior Partner of Hughes Krupica. Hughes Krupica is a law firm which specialises in Real Estate; Construction; Hospitality; Corporate; Commercial; Personal Injury; Dispute Resolution; and Litigation, operating in Bangkok and Phuket, servicing clients in relation to their business activities in Thailand and in other regions of Asia. www.hugheskrupica.com

Many legal articles end with an advertisement style – “come and see us to check the position”, but I don’t need to even say that. If you are buying property which is going to be used as part of a hotel oriented use, one night rentals, rentals for less than 30 days, then you had better check properly that you know what you are doing – and that the seller/developer knows what it is doing. The government does know the position of many unlicensed projects, and is simply working its way through at its own pace to impose the regulations, which it has done with a pretty fair hand, including a moratorium period it offered unlicensed projects a while back. As always, I remain a positive but cautious observer and participant in the property market in Phuket Read online and further afield across Thailand. I know many developers who spend money on internal and external legal advice and really take care to get things right. Try and find out who they are when you are browsing the very nicely presented brochures.

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Exploring

Phang Nga Bay Located in between Phuket Island and the Thai mainland, Phang Nga Bay is a stunning bay featuring magnificent limestone karsts rising vertically out of the bay’s waters. A popular day trip from Phuket, Phang Nga Bay has much to offer with regards to sightseeing opportunities and off-the-beaten track adventures.

James Bond Island Perhaps the most famous island in Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island is effectively two towering limestone karsts known as Koh Khao Ping Ghan and Koh Tapu in Thai. James Bond Island gained its name, and subsequent popularity, after being featured in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun in the early 1970s. James Bond Island is one of the must-see destinations for those visiting southern Thailand. James Bond Island itself is a nature lovers’ dream. The Island is covered in lush, verdant vegetation and it’s interesting to note that succulents and cactus varieties actually grow out of the limestone. A steep pathway has been cleared through the centre of the island, making exploration easier. The pathway also gives way to some spectacular peekaboo views of Phang Nga Bay. There’s a small summit halfway up, which is wonderful for photographs. This area tends to get crowded with visitors, so it’s best to practice patience if you want to capture a decent digital image.

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Although James Bond Island is quite small, there are lots of things to see and explore. The limestone karsts are filled with nooks and crannies to crawl into and take photographs from. However, do exercise caution and be careful as the morning mist can cause the limestone karsts to become very slippery. Local vendors have set up selling the usual fare on the island’s east coast, where people admire the unusual shape of Koh Tapu (‘Nail Island’). There are very basic restroom facilities and the vendors do sell water and other refreshments. Arriving early to mid-morning at James Bond Island is best, as it tends to become quite crowded and overrun with day-trippers in the afternoon. A popular activity on the way to James Bond Island is stopping to sea kayak through the various limestone karsts and caves that dot Phang Nga Bay. While this is generally included in any package tour to James Bond Island, it’s also possible to sea kayak on a solo tour of the bay. Simply speak with the long-tail boat driver, and he will be able to help arrange this activity.

floating football pitch

Koh Panyi Koh Panyi is a charming fishing village consisting of stilt houses over the waters of the bay. The village is fully functional and is even home to a school as well as a floating football pitch and a charming mosque. When visiting Koh Panyi, it’s highly recommended to break free from the crowds and wander the back areas of the village. Here, visitors are able to catch a glimpse into local life and how the residents of Koh Panyi spend their day-to-day lives. Wandering the back areas of the village is a real eye opener. Visitors can see laundry being hung out to dry, young children riding their bicycles across the wooden plank bridges, and the elderly sitting around having a chat while drinking Thai iced tea. It’s important to take note of the signs hanging overhead as the back areas of the village turn into an intricate maze. The well-placed signs, written in English, serve to help visitors find their way back to the pier for departure. The local residents of Koh Panyi are Muslim, and it’s estimated that about 360 families live in the settlement. The history of Koh Panyi is an interesting one. The stilt house village was actually built by Indonesia fishermn, and then settled by two seafaring Muslim families from Java. Today’s local residents of Koh Panyi are the descendants of those two families.

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While most of the local residents of Koh Panyi earn a living from the fishing trade, the island itself thrives on tourism. Throughout the day, Koh Panyi hums with the sound of boats coming to and from the island. The boats drop tourists off to dine on fresh seafood at the restaurants closest to the main pier, while locals board long-tail boats and go about their daily lives. It’s an interesting scene that further enhances the charm of Koh Panyi. Do make it a point to stop here while exploring Phang Nga Bay as the village is really interesting and gives an authentic taste of life in Thailand.

The panorama views from Samet Nangshe Viewpoint are absolutely breathtaking

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint Showcasing breathtaking views across Phang Nga Bay, Samet Nangshe is a local viewpoint that has gone from being an unknown hilltop to one of the most popular tourist attractions, centred in the tiny village of Tha Yu, tambon Khlong Kien, in Phang Nga province. ‘Discovered’ by a Thai photographer, Samet Nangshe has risen in popularity on social media and is currently one of the most visited locations outside of Phuket. The views from atop Samet Nanghse are outstanding, while the location is filled with unique photo opportunities. Getting There A wide variety of Phuket tour operators have daily tours to Phang Nga Bay. Most provide transfer from hotel and guesthouse accommodation, while boats leave from Bang Rong Pier, near Ao Po. However, if you’re looking for more of a slow-moving local adventure, it’s highly recommended to make your own way to Phang Nga Bay. Drive yourself, stop off on the way to buy fresh fruit from a roadside stall, and once you’re in Phang Nga, negotiate a day rate with a long-tail boat driver who’ll be happy to ferry you to both James Bond Island and Koh Panyi. On the way back to Phuket in the late afternoon, stop off at Samet Nangshe for the viewpoint’s sensational views.

Samet Nangshe consists of two viewpoints – a lower viewpoint and a higher one. Each offers spectacular views of Phang Nga Bay and the towering limestone karsts that jut out from the water. Although the viewpoint is stunning at most times of the day, it’s particularly beautiful at sunrise. If you’re interested in sleeping atop Samet Nangshe, you can rent a tent for approximately 150 baht. There is an entry fee to ascend the hill to the top of the viewpoint. Parking is available, and the family of the land owner sells some local snacks and refreshments at the bottom of the pathway.

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Phuket’ area – Exotic Fishing Thailand, the beautiful lake resort conveniently located just one hour north of Phuket International Airport and one hour twenty minutes from Krabi and Khao Lak. ‘EFT’, as it is commonly known amongst regulars, boasts a 10-acre man-made lake in a beautiful setting, surrounded by stunning limestone karsts and wild jungle. The lake’s inhabitants include over 60 different exotic fish species, the largest specimens being Arapaima and Giant Mekong Catfish to over 160 kg. The bait fishing method is used, with conventional carp style equipment and rigs specifically designed to suit the monster fish lurking in the lake’s 5-metre depths. All equipment and a reasonable amount of bait is provided, along with direction and/or assistance from enthusiastic fishing guides. All fishing is ‘catch and release’; no ‘lure fishing’ or outside equipment is allowed in an effort to guarantee the safe release of the fish. You fish from comfortable lakeside fishing salas, built for privacy and shelter from the elements. If you are interested in multiple days fishing, luxury Mountain View accommodation is available in modern, spacious and convenient bungalows. The lakeside restaurant is well known for its Thai and international dishes, which can also be served lakeside. windowonphuket.com

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Things to do in

phuket Ton Sai and Bang Pae waterfalls Located in the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, these waterfalls, at 18 metres high, are the tallest on the island. Combine a visit to the falls with a tour of the park and see the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre, where gibbons captured as babies for illegal aspects of the tourist trade are gently reintroduced to their natural environment. Near the falls are a restaurant and several kiosks selling inexpensive snacks. Take along a bottle of wine and make a picnic… 24 G2

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Wat Phra Tong is a popular attraction for both visitors and local residents. Phra Tong means ‘Golden Buddha’. One attraction is that the upper half of the golden Buddha image appears to sprout up from the ground. The image is known as ‘Phra Phut’. The temple, located on Thepkrasattri Road, 20 kilometres from Phuket City, also houses Wat Phra Tong Museum, which has a collection of ancient artefacts from Phuket locals.

Still raining? Need a diversion? All the latest movies are on offer on the island. There are three excellent multiplex cinemas to choose from • SFX Cinema, 3rd fl. Central Festival Phuket • Coliseum Paradise Multiplex, Phuket City • SFX Cinema, Jungceylon, Patong See upcoming movies on page 10.

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Sunday from 4pm.-11pm. Thalang Road becomes a pedestrian zone where numerous shops selling local products – such as food, souvenirs, jewelries and clothes – at affordable and negotiable prices, line both sides of the sidewalk.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum Phuket’s oldest Chinese school, Thai Hua School, was built in 1911 and is now the Thai Hua Museum, a community and exhibition centre for Baba arts and culture, which came from China with the early immigrants. Some of the old schoolrooms still remain as they were, with old school desks and photographs of former students. Entrance is free. On Krabi Road, open Tues - Fri, 1-8pm; Sat & Sun 9am-8pm. 81 B4

Surfing The waves at most beaches, while not huge, are predictable and fun to ride during the southwest monsoon season (May to October). Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll find the beaches at Kata, Kata Noi, Karon and Nai Harn ideal for honing your skills, while some beaches offer surf shops and tuition. The sea during the southwest monsoon season can be dangerous, with strong rip tides in many places. If you are a beginner and/or not a strong swimmer, please pay careful attention to instructions issued by life guards and obey red warning flags prohibiting swimming.

Snorkelling Crystal clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and a prolific marine life; it’s an underwater paradise. The best time is between November and April, when there’s very little rain and the sea is clear and calm. Most of the west coast beaches, especially the smaller ones, offer good snorkelling – as do the islands off the southeast coast of Phuket windowonphuket.com

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Living.Phuket Days: Adventure at Nai Harn Beach

Adventure at Nai Harn Beach Extract from Phuket Days: Life in the Island Fast Lane by Patrick Campbell

here were some places that had, early on, convinced my ageing psyche that they really were the place to be. Nai Harn Beach was one such location. Today, Wan and I were going to picnic on the beach. We had been doing it for so long , it had become a sort of ritual. We knew from past experience that the best place to go was under the casuarina pines, where you could move your deck chair into light or shade, as the sun’s rays filtered through the high branches. Wan, a model of efficiency, had packed the food in plastic boxes: a home-made chicken massaman curry with peanuts , boiled eggs, crisp stalks of Chinese kale, rice, a fresh coconut. Plus her own supply of nam prik . That wasn’t all. She also put a large carboy of fresh water in the back of the truck, conscious that I loved a shower after a sea-dip that left me feeling as salty and desiccated as an old kipper. Wan sat, lotus-style on the woven mat she had brought, sprinkled powder around its edges to deter the wood ants, and dispensed food. Later, we would sunbathe on the beach and watch the world go by: prosperous-looking, portly couples on their daily constitutional from The Nai Harn, an eccentric Englishman exercising his three Jack Russell terriers, gay poseurs showing off their tanned, sculptured bodies fresh from a session in the gym, sinuous, bikiniclad Russian beauties, fully clothed Thai families, the childrens’ tee shirts still dripping salt water. Over the past decade or so, Nai Harn Beach had undergone several transformations. Like a giant bulldozer, the 2004 tsunami had cleared all before it: every lounger, beach tent, drinks stall, all the moneymaking paraphernalia had gone. Only nature, in the guise of deep-rooted sea almonds and stilt palms higher up on the dunes, had resisted the inundation. But slowly, perhaps inevitably, almost unnoticed, the man-made evidences had re-appeared. Unseen termites colonising a new site. The restaurants beyond the casuarinas, damaged but not destroyed by the flooding, had started to encroach, with tables and chairs set once again among the pines. More permanent structures had followed. Down on the beach itself, the march of loungers and parasols and massage tents had started again in earnest .

At a stroke, the new political regime changed all that. A massive “clean-up” of Phuket’s west coast beaches was ordered in 2016, and Nai Harn, along with Kata, Kamala, Surin and Karon, was returned, more-or-less, to its pristine state. The sunbeds and parasols, the massage shacks,the drinks vendors, disappeared once more. So far, so good. Now it was time for a swim. It was a grand day for a dip. Red warning flags were stuck in the sand in the middle of the beach, so I walked along the sand, newly moistened by the high tide, to The Nai Harn resort end of the shore where the sea was always benign. Often I went snorkelling there, for the rocks that made up the headland still harboured plenty of coral. And where there was healthy coral, there were always reef fish in abundance – trigger fish, wrasse, damsel, angel and banner fish. Today, however, I just wanted to swim. I waded out, dived through the breakers, into the calm, limpid waters beyond and swam. 200 metres out, I luxuriated in the calm of the moment. Hardly a sound. Ethereal.The people on the shore looked like Lilliputians, beyond them a dark green screen of casuarinas trees. Flanking the bay were gaunt rocky headlands, with stands of coconuts planted high on the hillside amid verdant trees. Looking seawards, I took in the arc of bay and blue, blue sea, the concave of a sky coming to meet the ocean. I trod water, then decided to swim east across part of the bay. I counted four hundred strokes. Carried further than I had realised by the cross currents, I decided it was time to head in, to strike for home. But as I approached the shore, I started to struggle. I was making no progress. The shore was not getting any closer. There were no huge waves, but the sea was agitated, almost boiling. I had been in the water now for half an hour and was beginning to flag, to feel the build-up of lactic acid in my legs, to run out of puff. The tow had taken me all the way to the dangerous centre of the beach where twin tides met and collided. I was in the neck of a rip and I didn’t know how to escape its watery embrace.

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Living.Phuket Days: Adventure at Nai Harn Beach

“Don’t panic, don’t swallow water”, I kept saying to myself. “Stay calm. Try to save energy. Maybe, it will go away…” Suddenly there was a cry. It was Wan, shouting and waving her arms. Just like her behaviour on the morning of the tsunami. Always vigilant, she had sensed I might be in trouble, and she had run off to alert the lifeguard. What a woman to have in an emergency! The lifeguard came running out with a surfboard attached to a rope. He waded into the surf, and tossed the board in my direction. Thankfully, I managed to grab it and hold on. No more than 30 yards out, but it had still been touch and go. It had nearly been go... “Well, said Cornish friend Jack over a beer. “You were lucky. You hadn’t swallowed any water – yet. But another time you’ll know what to do. Don’t fight it. Go with the outward flow until it weakens and then swim at right angles to the current.” “The funny thing, Jack, is that I knew that part of the beach was dodgy, but didn’t twig that I had drifted so far towards it.” “Appearance can be deceptive at sea. Good job the lifeguard was on duty. There’s a real concern, at the moment, over their role. Their budget’s been cut

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– by ten per cent – for the next three years. There have been literally hundreds of drownings in Phuket in recent years. The figures are getting worse, not better...” [Editor’s note: since Phuket Days was written, the lifeguard situation as worsened and become more confused. There is currently no uniform, trained, lifeguard service across all Phuket, often risky, beaches.] “Yes, Jack, and I heard that ISLA –the international lifeguard organisation, has openly criticised the lifeguard service here, saying it does not meet required standards. Low salaries, not enough lifeguards, inadequate equipment and training, too many fatalities. Not good news.” “But they can do ‘sweet FA’ if people don’t heed the warnings. It’s a sad fact that most Thais can’t swim, nor all those Chinese tourists, many of whom have never even seen the ocean before. Yet they still wade in and get knocked off their feet by a sudden wave. That’s all it takes.” “Ah”, I replied.”‘The murderous innocence of the sea’ One my favourite quotes. WB Yeats, dear boy”. Read online

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