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Phuket’s beaches What’s On Movies Nearby islands Useful numbers Entertainment / Regular events Classified advertising

BOATING

14 Tide tables sponsored by Royal Phuket Marina

32

A day down south

42

Boutique travel

54

Untouched Thailand

53

Fishing Tourism in Phuket

DINING

20 Gourmet Phuket 24 Hot food promotions. Don’t miss out!

27 Recipe & signature dishes from Phuket’s top chefs

TRAVEL 32 42 53 54 62

A day down south Boutique Travel: 10 unique boutique resorts of Thailand Exotic Fishing: The state of fishing tourism in Phuket Untouched Thailand Market madness: Trendy shopping at Phuket’s hip markets

LEGAL MATTERS

51 Guerilla tactics in the mist – bad actors and economic efficiency

PHUKET LIVING

12 Social Phuket 60 Your Phuket: Things to do on the island

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INFORMATION.PHUKET'S bEACHES

What's your favourite beach?

Sarasin Bridge

1 C2

1

Phuket's fame and fortune is founded primarily from its stunning beaches – 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 6, you'll find most of Phuket's beaches. The number in the blue circle corresponds to the same number on the Page 6 map, making it easy to plan your beach itinerary. We recommend renting a car – and driving carefully!

Mai Khao Beach

2 A5

Nai Yang Beach

2

Bang Tao Beach

32 F1

39 B6

Surin Beach

31 D4

73 C3

Leam Sing Cape

118 E2

18

63 A4

Patong Beach

11

Karon Nui

14

88 E4

Karon Beach

122 G6

31 D6

Kamala Beach

19

40 G4

9

75 B2

Tri Trang Beach

99 A5

122 G4

74 e4

13

Kata Beach

16

Nai Harn Beach

19 C5

5

12

15

Ya Nui Beach

Layan Beach

8

Kalim Beach

10

9 A3

4

7

Hua Beach

Kata Noi Beach

Naithon Beach

3

6

Paradise Beach

5 D4

107 C4

17

Phromthep Cape

20

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“This is paradise.

The sun, the sea, and the sand. Just steps away.”

Every gesture makes for a warm welcome at The Boathouse It’s the perfect setting. Palm trees swaying gracefully with the breeze, against the gentle lull of Andaman Sea. The very best of nature is only matched by the unforgettable service at The Boathouse, a charming resort at Kata Beach with a well-loved restaurant and impressive wine cellar.

Just the place to indulge in a glass of bubbly paradise.

THE BOATHOUSE’S NEWLY RENOVATED ROOMS OCCUPY A PRIME SPOT, OVERLOOKING THE WARM TURQUOISE SEAS.

BEACHES

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Ao Por Bay

14 F6

27

2

Saphan Hin Park 3

95 D4

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27

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5

Yon Bay / Panwa

116 F2

25

6

7 8 9

10

Chalong Bay

11

110 G4

24 12 13 14 15

26

16

17

Leam Ka Cape

24 25

18

23

23

19 20

124 G3

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21

Rawai Beach

123 D5

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8 & 9 JUNE

Marathon @ Laguna

At the 14th Laguna Phuket Marathon there’s a 10.5 km Run, 5km Run and 2km Kids Run on Saturday and the Half Marathon and Marathon on Sunday. 2019 is expected to be another sell out with entries capped at 10,000. than 9,000+ took part in 2018. www. facebook.com/phuketmarathon

3 MAY

Performances @ Laguna Phuket

PHAB3 (Phuket Hotel Association Benefit #3) announces Sam Bailey, UK X Factor 2013 winner, as its 2019 headline act. For information and tickets! admin@phukethotelsassociation.com. www.facebook.com/PhuketHotelsAssociation

24-26 MAY

Rugby @ Thanyapura

21st Phuket International Rugby Tens 2019. Entries are open. Places in the Open, Athena Siam Coffin Dodgers O35s, One Foot in the Grave O45s & ladies divisions are available. Book early to ensure your ultimate rugby experience! www. facebook.com/ PhuketInternationalRugby10s/

14-15 june

Wedding @ Hongyok House

The 9th Phuket Baba Wedding Ceremony in the Baba Peranakan (Straits Chinese) tradition. Couples dress in the style of 19th century Chinese traders and well-to-do local Thai maidens. Packages to marry during the festival are available. +66 81 691 1955. www. facebook.com/Phuketbabawedding

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20 june

9

Multihull Regatta

Networking @ Blue Tree Phuket

Thirsty Thursday Phuket. Travel Daily’s global networking event is coming to Phuket again. RSVP is now open to join for an evening of food, drink and networking with travel industry professionals. 6.30- 9.30pm. +66 81 893 1429. info@bluetree.fun

17-21 july

Sailing @ Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek

30 june & 6 july

The 16th Raceweek kicks off during the green season, with racing off Phuket’s southeast coast and around nearby islands.

Classes range from top racers to cruisers and multihulls, with provision for one-design fleets. 450 sailors from 20+ countries are expected to take part in this key event in the island’s sports tourism calendar. www.phuketraceweek.com

Fishing @ Exotic Fishing Thailand, Phang Nga

Two major feshwater fishing events at the amazing Exotic Fishing Thailand. Prizes valued at 1 million Thai Baht. Free entry for spectators, great afternoon out for the family. +66 88 379 9377 (English) and +66 81 199 5922 (Thai).

14 july

Sailing @ Phuket Yacht Club

Multihull Solutions Regatta. Open to all multihulls (catamarans and trimarans) that are acceptable to the Race Committee. www.phuketyachtclub.com

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WHAT’S ON

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AUGUST (DTBC)

23 september

Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival 2019. The ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival is an important merit-making event for ethnic Chinese.

Food, flowers and candles are offered to ancestors’ altars to ‘feed the ghosts’ that are said to have been released from hell for the month. Relatives pay their respects with gifts of food, with turtle cakes being the most popular offerings.

Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism Forum (PHIST) an event rallying the hotel industry and its stakeholders to discuss environmental sustainability and community benefit. The event, held at Hilton Phuket, is organised by the non-profit Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) and supported by the Thai Hotels Association. Entry is free and open to the public. +66 (0)76 325 348. admin@phukethotelsassociation.com

Culture event @ Bang New Shrine, Phuket City

Tourism forum @ Hilton Phuket

Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival

8 september

Trail Run @ Thanyapura

The King of the Mountain Trail Run takes runners along steep hilly terrain and past waterfalls in the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park that surrounds Thanyapura. There’s a choice of three distances (4km fun run, 8km trail and 15km trail). Open to everyone over the age of 18. It fills up quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment! +66 76 336000. info@thanyapura.com

BRITISH BUSINESS CENTRE BANGKOK

Available for private functions, meetings, networking events, product displays, seminars, presentations and training, receptions and press conferences.

British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT)

7th Floor, 208 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 tel: +66 (0) 2651-5350-3 Fax: +66 (0) 2651-5354 www.bccthai.com Email: jintana@bccthai.com

Upcoming movies

Some movies may not available ; please check with online version

All the latest movies are on offer on the island

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SFX (Central Festival, Phuket City) +66 76 209000 SFX (Jungceylon, Patong) +66 76 600555 For details, scan this QR code

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SOCIAL scene.WHAT WAS ON IN PHUKET An evening celebration of Spanish & Uruguayan wines @ Sunset Grill, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

Cocktail reception of an opening painting exhibition “My Work My Passion” by Mekphat @ Mom Tri’s Wok Gallery Kitchen

10th Anniversary thank you party Cape Sienna @ Vanilla Sky Bar & Gastro Pub Dream appreciation night @ Dream Beach Club

Rock night @ Two Chefs Karon

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The Beatles Experience @ Two Chefs Bar & Grill Summer splash ‘Spirit of the sea’ opening ceremony @ Jungceylon

Collective series 14 - Parisian night @ Kata Rocks

Ocean Property launch first Phuket development “Ocean Town Muang-Ratsada”

Plantation Club launches new menu @ The Pavilions Phuket

Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019 press conference @ Cassia Phuket

Billabong flagship store opening party @ The Boathouse

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1.9

1.6

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2

2.1

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.9

2.7

3

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

2.9

3.1

2.9

4

2.6

2.1

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.2

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.3

1.0

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

3.1

5

2.8

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.9

3.3

3.4

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.1

6

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.4

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

7

3.1

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.3

1.0

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.3

3.4

3.3

2.8

2.3

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

8

3.0

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.3

3.3

3.1

2.6

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.5

9

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.2

10

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

1.9

11

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.4

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.6

12

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.5

13

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

14

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

15

1.5

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.2

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.8

3.0

2.9

2.7

2.3

16

1.8

1.3

1.1

1.1

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.7

17

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.3

3.3

3.1

2.6

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.0

18

2.5

2.0

1.4

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.4

3.3

3.0

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.9

0.9

1.2

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.1

3.1

19

2.8

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.9

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.4

3.0

3.4

3.5

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.5

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.1

20

3.0

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.6

3.2

3.4

3.4

3.1

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.9

1.2

1.6

2.2

2.7

3.0

21

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.9

3.3

3.4

3.2

2.8

2.3

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.7

22

2.9

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.2

3.2

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.5

23

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.4

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

24

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.8

3.0

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

25

2.3

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.7

1.9

26

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.4

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.7

1.8

27

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

28

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.5

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

29

1.7

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.6

2.4

2.2

1.9

30

1.7

1.5

1.5

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.2

31

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.8

2.8

2.7

2.4

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1.3

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3.1

3.1

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2.4

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.9

2.7

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2.3

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1.4

1.1

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.4

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.1

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2.3

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.0

2.9

3

2.6

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.4

3.1

2.6

2.0

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

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2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.3

3.5

3.4

3.0

2.4

1.8

1.2

0.9

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.8

3.1

5

3.0

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.3

1.1

1.1

1.3

1.9

2.5

3.0

3.4

3.5

3.3

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.5

2.9

6

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.1

2.6

3.1

3.4

3.4

3.1

2.6

2.0

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

7

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.2

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.3

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.2

8

2.6

2.8

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.9

9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.7

3.0

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

10

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.9

1.7

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.4

1.4

11

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.4

12

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.6

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.4

2.0

1.7

13

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.5

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

14

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.9

3.1

3.1

2.8

2.5

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.7

2.4

15

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.9

2.7

16

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.8

2.9

2.9

17

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.6

3.0

3.3

3.3

3.0

2.6

2.0

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.6

2.9

2.9

18

2.8

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.7

2.9

19

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.5

2.9

3.3

3.3

3.1

2.7

2.1

1.5

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.4

2.8

20

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.7

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.3

3.2

2.9

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.2

2.6

21

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.0

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.0

2.4

22

2.6

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.1

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.9

3.1

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.1

23

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.5

1.7

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.9

24

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

25

2.0

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.6

1.7

26

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.9

1.9

2.0

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.6

27

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.2

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.9

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

28

1.6

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.9

29

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.7

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

30

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

3.0

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

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Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

MIDNight

NOON

Night

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

1

2.1

1.7

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.6

2.9

3.2

3.2

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.7

2

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.2

3.3

3.3

2.9

2.4

1.8

1.3

1.0

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.3

2.7

3.0

3.0

3

2.7

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.9

3.3

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.6

1.1

0.8

0.9

1.3

1.8

2.4

2.8

3.0

4

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.2

1.0

1.0

1.4

1.9

2.5

3.1

3.5

3.5

3.2

2.7

2.1

1.4

1.0

0.8

1.0

1.4

2.0

2.5

2.9

5

3.1

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.5

2.1

2.7

3.2

3.5

3.4

3.1

2.5

1.9

1.3

0.9

0.8

1.1

1.6

2.1

2.6

6

3.0

3.0

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.3

3.4

3.3

2.9

2.3

1.7

1.2

0.9

0.9

1.2

1.7

2.2

7

2.7

2.9

3.0

2.8

2.4

2.0

1.5

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.9

2.4

2.9

3.2

3.3

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.8

8

2.3

2.7

2.9

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.0

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

9

1.9

2.3

2.6

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.7

2.9

2.9

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.3

1.4

10

1.6

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.4

11

1.4

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.4

2.1

1.8

1.6

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.1

1.8

1.5

12

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.5

2.2

1.9

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.1

1.8

13

1.6

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.9

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.2

14

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.3

2.7

2.9

3.0

2.9

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.4

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.9

2.2

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.5

15

2.1

1.8

1.4

1.3

1.3

1.5

2.0

2.4

2.8

3.1

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.1

1.6

1.2

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

16

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.3

1.6

2.1

2.6

3.0

3.2

3.1

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.7

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.8

17

2.6

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

2.8

18

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.2

3.2

3.0

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.0

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.5

2.8

19

2.9

2.7

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.1

3.3

3.1

2.7

2.2

1.6

1.2

1.0

1.1

1.4

1.8

2.3

2.7

20

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.7

1.4

1.2

1.2

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.9

3.2

3.2

2.9

2.5

1.9

1.4

1.1

1.0

1.2

1.6

2.1

2.5

21

2.8

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.2

2.7

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.7

2.2

1.7

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.5

1.9

2.3

22

2.6

2.8

2.8

2.6

2.2

1.8

1.5

1.3

1.4

1.6

2.0

2.4

2.8

3.0

3.0

2.8

2.4

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.1

23

2.4

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.4

2.1

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.2

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.8

2.5

2.1

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.3

1.6

1.9

24

2.2

2.5

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.7

2.0

2.3

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.6

2.3

2.0

1.6

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.7

25

2.0

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.7

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.2

1.9

1.7

1.5

1.5

1.6

26

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.9

1.7

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.6

27

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.6

2.5

2.7

2.2

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.7

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.4

2.3

2.1

1.9

1.7

28

1.5

1.5

1.7

1.9

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.5

2.4

2.2

1.9

29

1.6

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.9

2.7

2.3

1.9

1.6

1.3

1.3

1.4

1.7

2.1

2.4

2.6

2.7

2.5

2.3

30

1.9

1.5

1.3

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.2

2.6

2.9

3.1

3.0

2.8

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.2

2.5

2.8

2.8

2.6

31

2.3

1.8

1.4

1.1

1.1

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.2

3.3

3.2

2.8

2.2

1.6

1.1

0.9

0.9

1.3

1.8

2.3

2.7

3.0

2.9

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Cholamark Boat Co., Ltd. is a local RIB manufacturer and dealer for Highfield aluminum hull tenders. Cholamark is a service station for Highfield tenders and can repair all brands of RIBs • A wide range of neoprene Hypalon inflatable boats built in

our factory in Phuket are available • Stock in our showroom includes RIBs & Soft Floor Dinghies;

In addition to the Cholamark models we offer Highfield models with aluminium hulls • Professional repairs of all Neoprene and Hypalon dinghies are carried out professionally by us • Re-tubing, spray painting & general overhaul of boats, rigging & Re-Power of inflatable boats • Dinghy covers are our speciality • Stainless steel processing (316), T-Tops, argon welding & perfect polishing • Parts for inflatable boats - repair kits, air pumps, paddles, oars & rudders, dinghy wheels • Torqeedo electric outboard motors, solar modules (great efficiency), life rafts, self-inflating life jackets, hand-held rockets & parachute balls • Renting of inflatable boats to companies • Licensed repacking of life raft possible, pick-up & delivery service Cholamark Boat Co. is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Our office and showroom are located opposite Soi Sukee on Chaofa Road East, 200m north of Chalong Circle in walking distance to the Ao Chalong pier.

The dinghy ramp at the opposite end of Soi Sukee close to “The Lighthouse” makes the collection of tenders easy, subject to tidal restrictions.

110 G3

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To Phuket City

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hile there’s no doubt that the best part of any meal is dessert, it is also true that dessert is delicious served any time of the day.

Ice cream is a sweetened, frozen treat that makes one of the very best desserts. Typically made with dairy milk or cream, in recent years, nondairy options made with soy, coconut or almond milk have also become popular alternatives for those living a more healthy lifestyle.

A milk and rice mixture, frozen in snow, was invented even earlier around 200BC Did you know that ice cream’s origins are traced back to China? An ice cream-like food was first eaten in the country in 618-97AD, while a milk and rice mixture, frozen in snow, was invented even earlier around 200BC. Today, ice cream is enjoyed around the world and Thailand is no exception.

As we were getting this issue of WINDOW on Phuket ready, the ‘summer’ heat was taking its toll and skyrocketing daily, so we thought it was a good idea to go out and explore some of the island’s best ice cream offerings. We’re all aware that it’s simple and convenient to buy ice cream from any local mom and pop shop or convenience store, but if you’re looking for a more upscale ice cream experience, these are our picks of the best ice cream shops in Phuket that you really must try!

Thaivetro Old Town Ice Cream An eclectic ice cream shop in Phuket Old Town, Thaivetro serves up 60 unique flavours of ice cream in waffle cones or sundae bowls. All of the ice cream in the shop is homemade, and the highest quality local ingredients are used to concoct the interesting flavours. If you’re looking for a taste of Thailand, be sure to try to Tom Yum Kung ice cream or the Thai Tea flavour. Other bold offerings include Wasabi, Durian, Umeshu, Black Beer and Purple Sweet Potato. Classic favourites, such as Raspberry, Blueberry and Dark Chocolate are also available. The Pineapple Phuket ice cream flavour also comes highly recommended as it’s super sweet, extra creamy and really delicious!

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Other bold offerings include Wasabi, Durian, Umeshu, Black Beer and Purple Sweet Potato

Torry’s Ice Cream

Lung Dum Located in Samkong near Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Lung Dum is a traditional Thai ice cream shop that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. The shop features an array of ice cream flavours including Vanilla, Strawberry, Lemon and even a chocolatey Milo variety.

However, without a doubt, the most popular flavour on the menu is Fresh

Coconut Milk. Choose three scoops of ice cream for an affordable 49 baht, and then add in all the extra bits. The myriad toppings include peanuts, pandanus, taro, pumpkin, barley, corn, bread, pandanus jelly and even pomegranate.

The end result is a sweet, sticky explosion of flavours that’s perfect for Phuket’s hot days.

A popular ice cream boutique in the heart of Phuket Old Town, Torry’s Ice Cream is famous for creating lush homemade ice cream flavours from the finest ingredients. The boutique has an interesting menu collection, and features signatures such as Roasted Banana, Popcorn and Corn Milk. Durian flavoured ice cream is also a seasonal option. Torry’s offers vegan Avocado and Pumpkin ice cream as well. Try their ‘Taste of Phuket’ menu which blends local sweets and ice cream. The ‘Phuket Treasure’ is a must try. This dessert bowl of Honey Graham ice cream and a variety of Phuket local snacks is an indulgent treat.

Torry’s Ice Cream is open Tue, Wed and Thu from 11am to 6pm, and Fri, Sat and Sun from 11am to 9:30pm. The ice cream boutique is closed on Mondays.

Lung Dum is open daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm.

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Samkong Fried Ice Cream Shop

The ice cream flavour of your choice is wrapped in bread and quickly deep-fried

A cheap and cheerful local style ice cream parlor open for more than 20 years, Samkong Fried Ice Cream is a true Phuket icon. The charming shop serves up a variety of ice cream treats including Banana Splits and Ice Cream Sundaes, as well as many flavoured ice cream cones. The shop’s most popular dish is its namesake fried ice cream.

Gooey, yet crisp, the ice cream flavour of your choice is wrapped in bread and quickly deep-fried. The outside is warm and crisp, while the ice cream inside is still cold. It’s a delicious treat well worth sampling when you visit the shop.

Ice cream in Thailand is really good.

It’s yummy, it’s refreshing and the sticky sweet texture really goes down a treat on Phuket’s super hot days. If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth and cool down, head on over to one of the ice cream shops that we explored and choose a scoop or two of delicious ice cream to enjoy throughout the day!

Samkong Fried Ice Cream is open daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm.

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egin the morning with a welcome drink at the Cooking Studio, followed by a morning visit to the vibrant local fresh food market to learn about local ingredients, herbs and spices.

Head back to the Cooking Studio where you will be guided by the chef to whip up Thai specialities through a step-bystep demonstration. Pick up useful tips and learn the best-kept secrets of Thai kitchen as you prepare a 4-course meal.

Savour your creations for lunch.

Programme 9:30 am Welcome Drink 10:00 am Depart from hotel for local fresh market tour 11:00 am Cooking session 2:00 pm Savour your creations for lunch • 1 day course: 2,200++ Baht per person • 2 day course: 3,800++ Baht per person • Additional wine tasting: 600++ Baht per person (tasting of 4 wines) Price is subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT. Prior reservation is required as the classes are kept small.

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Whisky 101 Whisky is probably the most recognised spirit in the world and is manufactured in over 20 countries under that generic name, and a lot more under regional names. It is also the most discussed form of alcohol after wine, with just as many opinions – and pretensions.

Once the preserve of the medical community as a cure for colic and smallpox, whisky (or whiskey) is made from a fermented grain mash, usually barley or wheat, but it can also be maize or rye, which is then aged.

No artificial colourings are permitted so the different colours you see in whisky bottles are all from the wooden barrels.

colours you see in whisky bottles are all from the wooden barrels.

There are six recognised regions from which Scottish Whisky can come.

They are: Highlands, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown, Lowlands and the Islands.

According to some, the best whiskies are aged single malts from a single cask or barrel. There would usually be only around 250 bottles produced, making that flavour profile totally unique. The next time the cask is used it will have a different profile.

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

Nikita’s Live Seafood / Pizzas / Thai / International Daily 9am until late Created by its Thai owner 25 years ago, Nikita’s enjoys a sensational location oceanside at Rawai Beach.

Customers dine in a lush garden setting right at the water’s edge, with white sand underfoot, and enjoy spectacular ocean and island panoramas during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night.

The latest addition to Nikita’s offering is a full range of live seafood, delivered daily to their live seafood tanks.

Feast on Tiger prawns, Phuket lobster, black crab, oysters and more.

Nikita’s boasts no fewer than 35 cocktails and there are more than 40 labels in their new wine cellar, including several 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.

Though Nikita’s emphasis today is on live seafood, there is an impressive range of authentic Thai and international dishes. And, of course, Nikita’s is famous for its thin-crust pizzas – all cooked in a wood-fired oven and celebrated for their lavish toppings.

We finish our meal 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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Gaeng Phed Ped Yang by kaNTOk At burasari RED CURRY WITH ROASTED DUCK Ingredients 200g roasted duck meat | 250ml coconut milk | 1 tbsp soya oil | 25g large red chili | 1 tbsp red curry paste | 5g sweet basil | 80g peas eggplant | 10g fish sauce | 60g pineapple pieces | 15g palm sugar | 30g cherry tomatoes | 5ml cooking oil | 40g black grapes | 5g kaffir lime leaves Method Pour the cooking oil into the pan, turn the heat to medium.

When the oil gets hot, add the curry paste. Stir fry until it starts to smell good, then change to low heat. Add the coconut milk little by little and stir until it boils. Add the duck meat and stir well.

Add the kaffir lime leaves and season with salt and palm sugar.

Taste it. If the curry is too dry, add chicken stock or even more coconut milk if you want a thicker curry. Simmer the mixture at a medium heat until it boils. Then remove it from the heat source and finalise it with sweet basil leaves and a slice of chili.

About the chef Chef Thomas Chef Thomas was born in the middle of Vienna’s culinary scene. Has worked over the past 30 years in leading hotels and Michelin star kitchens in Austria, Germany and Thailand.

With his experience in international, Mediterranean, French and Thai cuisine, he has received several awards in dining guides such as Gault-Millau, A la Carte and Guide Michelin.

He has spent the last five years working in Thailand, firstly as executive chef at Koh Samui’s Blue Lagoon with its Thai restaurant Kantara and fine dining gourmet restaurant Top Ten. Thomas describes his style of cooking as “classic”, but using modern cooking techniques and methods of preparation.

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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.

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he only award-winning Indian restaurant on the island, serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported from India and specialising in tandoori and curries.

If you love Indian food like I do, you’ll know that one of the most disappointing experiences of life in Phuket is trying out the new Indian restaurant that just opened around the corner from home – only to discover that the food is truly dreadful. Yes, there’s a lot to be said for sticking to what you know – and Baluchi falls firmly into that category.

One of the first restaurants to book space in the launch issue of Where to Eat in Phuket about 20 years ago, Baluchi has been serving quality Indian food in tranquil surroundings to happy guests for as long as most of us can remember.

Right in the heart of Patong in Soi Kepsap, and with its own private car park, Baluchi is special not only for its food; choose the garden dining option as we did, and you’ll find it hard to believe that you’re in a hotel restaurant in the middle of this crazy nightlife town. You really could hear a pin drop it’s that peaceful; of course, there’s an air-conditioned option too.

But on to the food. As true devotees know, it’s all that matters when it comes to dining Indian-style. Rustle up a bunch of friends (4-6 people is ideal) and get the most out of your ‘Indian night’ as you mix and match a wider variety of tastes.

Starting with a fresh Hara Bhara Salad on the table to nibble along with Poppadums with pickles, we went on to savour succulent Chicken Tikka and Paneer Tikka. Our main courses included a collection of old favourites: Butter Chicken, Mutton Roganjosh, Baluchi (black) Dahl, Mutton Biryani and Kadai Subzi (mixed vegetables), with Naan, (plain) Roti, Missi Roti and Mixed Raitha served alongside.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking Indian food = blazing hot spices, as my Aussie dining companion originally thought. The real thing is a superb melange of subtle tastes and textures.

I couldn’t fault a single dish, but there was one problem: we couldn’t manage to eat it all! As I write this, I can almost taste the food and lament the left-behind dishes. I’m sure if we’d asked, a ‘doggy bag’ would not have been a problem.

Perhaps surprisingly, Baluchi has a comprehensive wine list.

Our feast ‘demanded’ the full bodied Marques de Riscal Vina Collada Rioja 2010, but if you prefer to stick with the house wine, it won’t break the bank.

Top marks to the Baluchi service team; the service was impeccable. Graceful, courteous, discreet and Read online with hard-to-find attention to detail.

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South East Cosmo Restaurant Nai Harn / Fusion / Mediterranean / Seafood & BBQ / Thai Flip Side Rawai / International Nikita's Rawai / International / Seafood & BBQ / Thai Prime at Rock Salt Nai Harn / Fusion / Mediterranean / Seafood & BBQ / Thai AOI Japanese Restaurant Chalong / Japanese Baan Ra Tree Restaurant Cape Panwa / Buffet / International / Pubs, Clubs, Lounges & Bars / Seafood & BBQ / Thai / Vegetarian Brasserie Yacht Club Ao Yon Ao Yon / French, Fusion, International, Italian Brasserie Yacht Chalong Bay Distillery & Restaurant Chalong / Mediterranean, Pubs, Clubs, Lounges & Bars, Thai Club Ao Yon Ao Yon / French, Fusion, International, Italian Mosaic Cape Panwa / Buffet / International / Thai / Vegetarian Patio Al Fresco Cape Panwa / Italian Rossovivo Rawai / Italian Rawai / French / International / Seafood & BBQ Zen Eat Phuket

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Kata / Steaks & Grills / Thai Karon / Fusion / Mediterranean / Seafood & BBQ / Steaks & Grills Two Chefs Karon Beach Karon / International / Thai Two Chefs Kata Beach Kata / International / Thai Kata / International / Thai Two Chefs Kata Center Capri Noi Restaurant Chinese / French / Italian / Modern Tapas Bella Vista Oceanfront Terrace Restaurant Kata / All day breakfast / Italian / Pubs, Clubs, Lounges & Bars / Seafood & BBQ / Swiss Karon / French / International/ Italian Karlsson Restaurant & Steakhouse / Seafood & BBQ / Steaks & Grills / Thai / Vegetarian Nami Restaurant Karon / International / Italian / Seafood & BBQ / Thai Salsa Mexicana Karon / Modern Tapas / Seafood & BBQ / Vegetarian Twilight Sky @ The SIS Kata Karon / Seafood & BBQ / Steaks & Grills

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Mid Island CUT Grill & Lounge Cherngtalay / Seafood & BBQ / Steaks & Grills Dee Plee Layan / Thai Dream Beach Club Layan / Pubs, Clubs, Lounges & Bars Paresa Dining Kamala / Fusion / Mediterranean / Thai Sunset Grill Kamala / International / Italian / Seafood & BBQ / Steaks & Grills Trilogy Restaurant Cherngtalay / Asian / International / Thai Beach Restaurant by The Surin Phuket Surin / Seafood & BBQ / Thai Cafe Del Mar Kamala / International / Italian / Japanese / Seafood & BBQ / Thai Catch Beach Club Cherngtalay / American / International / Japanese / Thai / Vietnamese The Deck Cherngtalay / American / International / Italian / Thai Seafood at Trisara Cherngtalay / Seafood & BBQ / Thai Kamala / All day breakfast / Buffet / International / Thai Silk Restaurant and Bar

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Are you looking to explore some of Phuket’s most iconic spots? Does catching a glimpse of the island’s local life appeal to you? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, gather your family or friends and head to the southern part of the island for the day.

The Rawai neighbourhood is a favourite amongst expats and local Thais alike. The neighbourhood is oozing with local charm and gives off a very relaxed vibe. Time seems to move a bit slower on this part of the island, but there are plenty of things to see and do here which make it a worthwhile day trip or overnight stay while in Phuket.

Rawai Landing Pier is a picturesque destination on the southernmost beachfront in Phuket.

Popular for its long pier, sweeping sea views and splattering of traditional Thai long tail boats, this local community has managed to retain its fishing village charm. It’s a popular spot for tourists and families alike and a nice place to spend an enjoyable afternoon walking along the pier, dining at any of the local seafood restaurants (we recommend Nikita’s right on the beachfront) or meandering around and taking a few photographs.

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A trip to the Rawai Sea Gypsy Village is always an interesting one. There’s a variety of market stalls selling freshly caught seafood.

Next to the Rawai Landing Pier there’s a small village of indigenous people known as Sea Gypsies. This particular group of people have been known throughout the years for their nomadic lifestyle, often living in wooden fishing boats and making their way across the sea fishing and diving. These days, the romantic nomadic notion has disappeared, and although the Sea Gypsies still make a living fishing, they can be found selling various souvenirs and brick-a-brack around the village.

A trip to the Rawai Sea Gypsy Village is an fascinating. There’s a variety of market stalls selling freshly caught seafood, which can be purchased to prepare at home, or better yet, in one of the tiny restaurants within the village that face the sea.

Plenty of delicious food can be enjoyed in these varied restaurants for very affordable prices.

Visit the various stalls in the Rawai Sea Gypsy Village which sell freshly caught seafood at affordable prices

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The Elephant Shrine at Promthep Cape is lined with various elephant statues and carvings

Not far from the Rawai neighborhood lies Phuket’s iconic viewpoint Promthep Cape, Laem Promthep in Thai. This is, without a doubt, Phuket’s most stunning viewpoint and well worth a visit any day.

Promthep Cape offers up outstanding views of the Andaman Sea and the islands just off the coast of Phuket, as well breathtaking sunsets.

In recent months, the area around the cape has had a bit of a facelift, and there are some delightful shops and stalls to peruse before it’s time to catch the sunset. This market-type environment is great for picking up inexpensive colourful sarongs and batiks, beach towels and a few local Phuket souvenir items, such as seashells and strings of pearls.

Lining up to catch Promthep Cape’s spectacular sunset

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Perhaps catering to the ever changing tourism dynamic on the island, there’s now a very nice Chinese restaurant at Promthep Cape as well as a cosy coffee shop. Street vendors also plant their carts here in the late afternoon, so if you’re looking for freshly fried chicken with sticky rice or Phad Thai with shrimp, this area really is the place to be.

For those feeling a bit adventurous, it’s possible to walk down the entirety of the cape. While the trek down is not particularly difficult, the winding path can often be slippery. It’s best to wear sturdy shoes and take a bottle of water, as the trek will indeed make you sweaty and thirsty. Once you reach the bottom of the cape, you’ll be treated to slight sea breezes, the crash of waves and serene views.

Breathtaking views can be found at both Promthep Cape and the Windmill Viewpoint. Don’t forget to take your camera!

Southern Phuket is loaded with enjoyable tourist attractions and sightseeing destinations

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Southern Phuket has a lot to offer in terms of tourist and sightseeing spots, affordable eateries and iconic viewpoints.

Another popular viewpoint in the area is one that overlooks the long stretch of Nai Harn Beach, the small bay of Ya Nui Beach and Promthep Cape.

Casually referred to as the Windmill Viewpoint, the area of land is actually home to the Promthep Alternative Energy Station.

Views here are impressive and it’s a tranquil spot any time of day. There’s a sala here to escape the beating rays of Phuket’s sun and a small vending cart that offers a variety of cool drinks, fresh coconuts and snacks. Windmill Viewpoint is a favourite amongst those who enjoy flying model airplanes and hang gliding. Although popular, it’s less crowded than some of Phuket’s more well‑known touristic spots, which makes it a lovely place to explore when you find yourself in the southern part of the island.

Southern Phuket has a lot to offer in terms of tourist and sightseeing spots, affordable eateries and iconic viewpoints. Do make sure to visit Phuket’s famous tourist destinations down south: Rawai Landing Pier, the Sea Gypsy Village, Promthep Cape and the Windmill Viewpoint when on holiday in Phuket. For those who are not new to the island, a visit to the Rawai neighbourhood offers a welcome chance to immerse yourself in a slower pace of life than other parts of the island.

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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.

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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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They are open daily from 9am to 8pm, Lemongrass House and are located in Cherngtalay, on Srisoonthorn Road on the way to Surin Beach. If you do not live in Phuket, you can use the contact details below and make enquiries directly to the shop. Hoteliers, spa owners and anyone interested in health and beauty products will be warmly greeted.

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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.

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Our approach reflects the latest in great looks and fashion from around the world and our colour lines are manufactured by professional experts in the field such as Paul Mitchell, L’Oreal, Wella, Schwarzkopf and Kudu.

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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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n this issue of WINDOW on Phuket, we bring you a selection of boutique hotels, resorts and villas from around Thailand.

Trawling through booking sites to find just the (boutique) place you’re looking for can stretch your patience, so we were delighted when we discovered boutiquehotel-thailand.com Founded in 2013 by internet gurus Ted Valentin and Jonotan Heyman, their objective was to “...create a collection of the best boutique hotels in Thailand. Hotels that are so unique and beautiful that you do not want to leave your room.”

I’d say they’ve mostly succeeded. It’s a valuable resource that picks out the key points of each property, backed up by lots and lots of photos. That “mostly” is because there are some in their listings that are stretching the ‘boutique’ moniker just a bit. But, hey, nobody’s perfect. Although there’s a booking ‘button’ on each listing, it clicks through to one of the big booking sites where you can take care of business; or you could, just as easily, shop around having identified a shortlist of perfect places.

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Scan this QR code to view the list online, where you’ll find links to more information and to make your booking

Rates shown below were the lowest bookable rates bookings at the time we prepared this information.

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THE BOATHOUSE PHUKET Kata Beach, Phuket

from THB 4,230

The ultimate beachfront boutique property – and yes it sits right on one of Phuket’s best beaches – with a reputation for excellent dining and an award-winning wine cellar. Completely refurbished in 2017, the facilities are first rate, the all-sea-facing rooms unique and the service reminiscent of a bygone era.

That many guests have been returning for extended stays since the hotel first opened speaks volumes.

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THE PAVILIONS Layan Beach, Phuket

from THB 5,650

Overlooking Layan Beach and the Andaman Sea, The Pavilions intimate hilltop retreat is truly the lap of luxury. Superbly appointed villas with private infinity pools are hidden away on the jungle-covered hillside. The two dining options include Firefly, the poolside restaurant that sees regular events including art exhibitions, jazz evenings and more. The fine dining restaurant, The Plantation, recently launched ethically sourced, sustainable new menus, including the ‘Plantation Journey’ – a nine-course discovery of Thailand’s rich cooking culture.

The area surrounding The Pavilions is rich with dining and shopping opportunities, not to mention the long beaches that run for kilometres. Of course, when you’re staying in heaven, you may not want to leave.

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137 PILLARS HOUSE Chiang Mai

from THB 16,025

Just a short walk from the Ping River and Wat Gate Temple and based on an colonial-period teak house, 137 Pillars House offers 30 luxury suites. Palette Restaurant, Jack Bain’s Bar, The Parlor, Wine Cellar, The Dining Room, Kitchen and Private Dining ensure pampered guests have a memorable culinary experience.

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THE HOTEL ZEALONTA Ko Lanta

from THB 1,700

This simple hotel is conveniently located near the Police Station and Saladan Pier. All rooms come with fridge, bathroom, TV and a balcony. A continental breakfast is served on site and Free WiFi is available at the hotel.

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NIBBANA BUNGALOWS Hinkong, Koh Phangan

from THB 2,500

Private beach, garden with BBQ area and a concierge service set this bungalow resort apart. Air-conditioned 1-bedroom bungalows boast their own terrace. Bicycle rental is available nearby and the main beach town of Haad Rin is 16km away.

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THE PLACE LUXURY BOUTIQUE VILLAS Koh Tao

from THB 7,000

About 4km from Mango Bay, sheltered, peaceful and private, these 1-bedroom pool villas feature a spacious open-plan bedroom, dressing room, living area and kitchenette. The bathrooms are just stunning and the villa front opens completely to give access to the private sea view pool.

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ERAWAN VILLA HOTEL Bangrak Beach, Koh Samui from THB 2,400 With only five rooms/villas, and set in the middle of Bangrak Village, this charming small hotel boasts an outdoor infinity pool and direct beach access. The teak villas feature bedroom, living room and bathroom as well as a kitchenette equipped with microwave and that all-important a coffee machine. Bo Phut’s Fisherman’s Village and the airport are both a short drive away.

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SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW Baan Khai, Koh Phangan

from THB 9,600

An amazing private resort with just two roomy villas perched in the jungle above two private beaches, featuring a private bar, restaurant and jungle spa. Reached either by boat if the weather permits or by a short walk through the jungle. Living areas and bathrooms are open to nature; bedrooms are enclosed and soundproofed.

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THE OTHER SIDE VILLAS Koh Lanta

from THB 2,790

Just five minutes south of Lanta Old Town, The Other Side Villas are on the sunrise side of Koh Lanta – away from most of the tourist activity. There’s a choice of 2-bedroom villas or a “master suite” in this resort that has gone to great lengths to blend with, and preserve, the local environment. People who like this other side are those who enjoy cycling, kayaking, reading or just relaxing surrounded by nature.

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FAMILY TREE HOTEL Krabi Town

from THB 1,960

One of Krabi’s top-selling properties, this town centre, 8-room trendily-designed hotel with garden is the epitome of a low-cost boutique property; it offers much more than meets the eye at first glance. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms (as you’d expect) but they also, surprising for this price range, all have a spacious seating area. Flat-screen TV, fridge, kettle and desk are standard features and continental breakfast is served in-house.

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Winner of Best Luxury Villa Development Phuket at The Dot Property Thailand Awards 2017, the Botanica Luxury Villas property development boasts 21 custom-built elite residences of large open plans, bespoke design and sophistication. As exterior design characteristics in the villas don’t change, buyers are free to fulfill a wish list, with the architects and developers assisting to personalise the future owner’s dream home.

Located in a desirable spot in the Bangtao/Laguna area, there is a an eight-kilometre stretch of white sandy beach close by, along with boutique shops and restaurants and an abundance of activities for the family to enjoy. Laguna Phuket Golf course and the shopping centre, Canal Village, are just minutes away.

Botanica Luxury Villas is the brain child of Khun Attasit Incharooti of AAP Architecture Properties & Development, who paired his artistic vision with functionality of indoor and outdoor living space in a tropical climate to produce a unique design.

One ingenious solution to create more covered space outside was to create a covered terrace that can be used as a lounge or dining area with wooden columns.

This signature feature interconnects all spaces in an agreeable and appealing manner. In addition, the tiling in the front room and the terrace match, thus making for a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor.

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 café.

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While responsibility for all aspects of holiday rental management will be achieved by an established tour operator based at the reception office.

People interested in purchasing a residence at Botanica Luxury Villas are encouraged by the developer to take a visual tour, see the show villa and discuss their aspirations and dream list. Villas are available under a freehold or leashold title. Launched in January 2018, the 21 units will be completed by January 2020.

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Property / HOMES / INTERIORS.Vanich Bayfront Ville

Price reduced!

Magnificent ‘Front Line’ property overlooking Ao Yon Bay and the islands

Vanich Bayfront Villa •• 525 sqm internally. Another 210 sqm of balconies & decking •• Freehold / Chanote title •• New 5-person (330kg) lift from grd floor to 3rd & 4th floors •• 4 Bedroom suites / 6 Bathrooms / 2 Living areas / Large

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dining area / Separate TV-games room / Bar / Designer kitchen / Sauna / Steam room / Superb infinity pool and inground jacuzzi / 3 storage rooms and maid’s quarters Beautifully furnished & equipped, all included in the sale Incredible sea views from every part of the property, inside & outside Price 69.5 million baht

Contact seller: 089 8737075 ceopaulm@hotmail.com

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2. Polluting the air of the transaction with irrelevant vague legal references and abrasiveness In the same way that some people start a sentence “with all due respect”, before asserting something disrespectful, and others send rude, short messages via communication apps but add emojis to ‘soften’ the unacceptability, lawyers are also often guilty of trading professional insults and indulging in egotistical one-upmanship, at the expense of their clients, the transaction and wider economic stakeholders.

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hose who work, or have worked, will be familiar with the creatures of inefficiency in their most basic form – the slacker colleague or employee, the overly bureaucratic administrator in a bank or government department or the taxi driver that refuses a fare when legally obligated to accept it.

However, aside from the annoyance that such inefficiency can cause, there is a wider economic effect and impact that many members of the population are unaware impacts on their economic and general wellbeing. This also applies to legal interactions between private-private and public-private parties.

In legal negotiations, for the purchase of a new property, the re-sale of an existing property, the arrangement between a hotel operator and hotel owner or in a commercial contract or corporate buy-out scenario, the quality of the actors involved can seriously impact not only the principals instructing the lawyers, but also the third party stakeholders in the transaction, as well as the wider economy.

I have found in practice that many of the actors involved in a process can adopt ‘Guerilla Tactics’ which may hypocritically contravene or contradict their purported support of ‘Collectivism’ over ‘Individualism’ in social-political ideology and, in the case of nationalists, may actually damage ‘their’ countries’ economies and those with interests in it – well beyond the boundaries of the small transaction in which the tactics are adopted.

Here is a short snapshot sample of the wide ranging worst economic efficiency burning tactics and behaviour that I see regularly, and some methods for combatting and mitigating their impact: 1. Deliberately over-elaborating and prevaricating nonbinding contractual negotiations If two parties have struck a deal, then unless the deal is unviable, or there is fundamental misunderstanding in the key commercial terms, the encapsulation of that deal into a memorandum of understanding or letter of intent should be straightforward.

However, some actors in the transactional process, including lawyers, will have complete disregard for the wishes of the parties, and instead adopt the ‘smartest person in the room’ validation technique to attempt to ‘win’ points that do not need to be won in the context of a non-binding agreement.

Mitigation strategies: Ask the parties to draft the commercial terms for lawyers to frame into a contract. Avoid ‘termination’ clauses for non-binding arrangements. Make any key terms that will definitely be required in a full contract, clearly referenced in the non-binding arrangement. windowonphuket.com

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Similarly, laziness and inward closed mindedness can lead lawyers to indulge in almost meaningless exchanges on their interpretation of law, when in fact the transaction they are negotiating is not in the courtroom, isn’t the subject of a dispute and if it were to be, a different opinion on the law would highly like be of primary significance.

Examples of ‘giveaway’ sentences begin with “In accordance with law”, “you are not a lawyer”, “I am a very experienced lawyer”, “I am in court almost every day”. If these sentences have become necessary, then something isn’t right and may indicate the party indulging in this behaviour feels defensive for lack of competence or credibility.

Mitigation strategies: Avoid overly academic or overly pragmatic/shoot-from-the-hip style counsel. Discuss, without directing, the counterparties’ choice of legal counsel and how that might fit into the proposed transaction. If you see either your counsel or other counsel indulging in abrasiveness or rudeness, call them out and direct them to stop. Lawyers need the support of their clients, especially when other parties’ counsel is being unreasonable or obstructive.

3. Bad Communicators Many professionals and workers, not just lawyers, are now subject to new challenges and distractions including, of course, their smartphones, too many emails and messages, and a hunger in the business community for instant replies, even at the sacrifice of quality and innovation.

Those that are unable to cope with the new business environment are normally, in my experience, the same persons who attend an all-expenses-paid conference, but sit with their laptop in a swamp of inefficiency, ignoring the very speakers and debates their company has paid for them to attend, to develop their skills and networks. The same bad communicators can be seen in meeting rooms, tapping away at their emails, when the subject of the meeting includes them and is something they ought to focus on. This creates a reactive business personality and the overused descriptions of “I am so busy these days” and “I receive ‘too many’ emails” etc.

Mitigation strategies: Analyse the communication tendencies of your potential counsel. Adopt a coherent protocol for dealing with a transaction – use WhatsApp for setting up a meeting, email for actually discussing a serious issue and the phone (yes, the old fashioned voice-to-voice protocol!) for clearing up misunderstandings and aligning processes. There is no onesize-fits-all for human interaction, but there are clear efficient preferences. I also recommend that courtesy, which can be achieved in nanoseconds with such as ‘thank you’, ‘please kindly’ and ‘best regards’, is not dispensed with in the false pretense of efficiency or as an excuse to be rude and abrupt. Better results are achieved with courtesy and diplomacy, as evidenced in international relations.

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4. Playing Games with Your Life Interests Economically, game theory is a fascinating subject with whole bodies of law, such as insolvency and restructuring, seemingly resting on the mathematical possibilities of the behaviour of parties, such as the ‘Prisoner’s Dilemna’ and the ‘Nash Equilibrium’. Although understanding these concepts can assist lawyers advise their clients when they face difficult negotiations and guerilla tactics, I sincerely believe in the ‘humanist’ element of a transaction, in addition to its economic relevance. This, unfortunately for some, is not a widely-shared or practiced approach. Wealth maximisation ‘at any cost’ is a sickness in its purest form without checks and balances.

Overall, the less tolerant of inefficient and abusive practices we are collectively, the better the economy, the trade of goods and services and the wellbeing of the large Read online majority of the world participating in that system will be. It is well worth remembering these high-minded principles, even when conducting fairly small transactions as part of the daily grind of business and life.

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Bad actors will use underhand tactics to ‘win’ in negotiations and transaction management. The most common provocation of this is when a party knows they will not do business with the other party again so it’s ‘hit and run’. Lawyers often adopt this approach too.

Disregard for the human element of transactions can be seen when: parties deliberately delay a property transaction, causing another party to incur rental costs and family disruption; an incoming party deals with the matter of labour rights of employees callously on a ‘numbers’ basis only; lawyers play games with other lawyers such as the ‘18.00 Friday email’; “I only just read the contract” and “reserve my client’s right to comment” inserted as a pretext for reneging on terms at will.

Mitigation: Where appropriate and if possible, try to deal within a framework where the parties actually care about the effects and outcome of a transaction on others. This isn’t always possible in business, but it can help eliminate negativity and inefficiencies as a benefit of the policy of doing ‘good business, nicely’.

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

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The State of

Fishing Tourism in Phuket

Black marlin

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ommercial fishing has taken its toll on our global fish populations and you don’t have to go far to see the negative effects which are evident on our own doorstep here in Phuket and the surrounding fishing grounds.

When it comes to saltwater fishing, unchecked commercial fishing has depleted many fish stocks around Phuket effecting the baitfish populations and in turn the larger fish species such as the sailfish and other large predators.

25 years ago, Pelagic species were plentiful and multiple sailfish catches of 5 or more fish per day were more the norm than the rarity they are these days. This doesn’t mean to say that there aren’t fish to be caught in Phuket waters, but it is a lot more challenging than in the past with some experienced captains doing well at certain times of year.

It is mindboggling that in a tourist paradise like Phuket that more isn’t being done to help to rekindle the sportfishing industry. Thailand would do well to learn from steps taken in Malaysia where they have stopped commercial fishing in certain areas where the sportfishing industry is important to the local economy. The Rompin area is a prime example as a sailfish hotspot and a growing attraction for sport fishermen from around the world looking to catch Sailfish in good numbers.

Freshwater stingray

With difficult conditions for sport fishing here in Phuket sadly anglers are looking elsewhere for a saltwater fish of a lifetime.

I have personally traveled several times to India for amazing Marlin and Popper fishing as the waters there are protected and prize catches are in abundance. Some local Phuket captains are now offering trips to Myanmar to fish the Burma Banks and are having excellent success there although some are concerned about the future with plentiful commercial fishing there also.

As far as freshwater fishing is concerned the future has never looked brighter. Fishing Tourism has been growing at a rapid pace in the last 15 years.

British expat Stuart Gillham took the Carp fishing world by storm when he built his stunning fishery in Krabi. Gillhams Fishing resorts has really put Thailand on the map with fishing shows Monster Fish, River Monsters and more recently Monster Carp being viewed by millions of anglers.

The addition of Exotic Fishing Thailand just north of Phuket 6 years ago has further recognized southern Thailand as a freshwater fishing holiday destination. For People not wishing to travel far from their Phuket hotels there are several popular fun lakes to enjoy with the expanding Chalong Fish Park and recently relocated Phuket Fish Park leading the way.

All the fisheries mentioned are sustainable operations and promote catch and release and safe handling of their precious fish. This enables stocks to grow to huge sizes and makes sure our children will be able to enjoy quality freshwater fishing in Phuket for years to come.

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Seen from a travel perspective the north-eastern part of Thailand, or Issan as the Thais know it, is relatively untouched, which is all the more reason to go.

By Lisa Lee

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A shack in the fields

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he best way to experience Issan is by road. The region is the least developed in Thailand and although cities like Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani are rapidly developing, the vast majority of Issan comprises swathes of arable land and misty mountain ranges intercepted by roads of varying standards that connect the many small villages. Public transport is surprisingly effective, extensive and affordable, but to really get up close and personal with these roads less travelled, rent a vehicle and go explore on your own.

Public transport is surprisingly effective, extensive and affordable, but to really get up close and personal with these roads less travelled, rent a vehicle and go explore on your own.

Distances are not great and you can traverse the region on a motorbike in a day or two

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Walking home from the fields

A good place to start is in Ubon Ratchathani.

The city, in the easternmost part of Thailand close to the border with Laos, is anything but a backwater – except perhaps in conventional tourism terms – and visitors will perhaps be surprised to see hip cafés and stylish boutiques next to traditional wet markets and modest street kitchens.

Talat Ha in Ubon Ratchathani is a great place to visit to become familiar with some of the regional dishes of Issan

Ever since a group of Lao princes fled Vientiane and was given royal protection

by King Taksin in Ubon, the city has been a place of convergence for various peoples and nationalities, most notably Laotians, but also Chinese and Vietnamese. The diversity is first and foremost felt in the local dishes, which are a mix of pungent salads, spicy soups and fresh spring rolls. A good place to sample the food on offer is Talat Ha (market five).

Northeastern Thailand is the most rural part of the country with most of the population employed in agriculture

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It’s the drive into town that’s the most compelling reason to visit as it takes you along winding roads through lush forest, rolling hills and open fields.

The people of Issan are some of the friendliest and most hospitable you’ll meet

Drive north along the border to Mukdahan, a small trading town on the banks of the Mekong River. The province is home to a number of ethnic minorities as well as sizeable groups of people from Laos and Vietnam, but it’s the drive into town that’s the most compelling reason to visit as it takes you along winding roads through lush forest, rolling hills and open fields. Once you enter the city, make your way to the river bank and marvel at the variety of bits and bobs on offer at the roadside market. Maybe you won’t find that rare piece of jewellery or an ancient Buddhist relic but you’ll no doubt be amused and entertained by the local colour.

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Grilled chicken is the order of the day in Khon Kaen A typical Issan meal consists of young papaya salad, minced duck salad, sticky rice and herby greens Far left Pork in various forms: fermented sausages, fried, dried and cooked

A local speciality: ant egg soup with bamboo shoots and fermented fish sauce

Chim chum, Issan hot pot recipe

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Maybe you won’t find that rare piece of jewellery or an ancient Buddhist relic, but you’ll no doubt be amused and entertained by the local colour.

From Mukdahan head west and let Route 12 take you through swathes of more or less arable land, through the province of Kalasin until you reach Khon Kaen, one of the largest cities in Issan and a technological and educational hub. Apart from Khon Kaen University and the city’s silk production, Khon Kaen is known for its grilled chicken, one of the cornerstones in what Thai people consider a typical Issan meal. In fact the people of Khon Kaen province have perfected the art of grilling chicken and in the district of Khao Suan Kwang the dish is considered to be a bit of an art form.

Farming conditions can be difficult in the Northeast, especially during drought

Khao Suan Kwang is located some 40km from Khon Kaen City, but what better way to end a road trip in Issan than by enjoying a meal of somtam (green papaya salad), sticky rice and grilled chicken in this beautiful area of Thailand where few tourists go?

Buffalos are still used in many small farming villages

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Things to do in Phuket

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Phuket Aquarium

Try local foods

Kiteboarding

Want to know more about Phuket’s marine life? Phuket Aquarium is the answer.

Don’t miss the opportunity to sample Phuket’s mouthwatering and unique offerings.

Learn or improve your skills; take lessons or rent gear in Rawai, Nai Yang or Krabi.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum

Thai Cooking Classes

Sailing & boating

An exhibition centre for Baba arts & culture in Phuket’s oldest Chinese school.

Love Thai food? Want to learn how it’s done? Enrol on a Thai cooking class for a day or two.

From day trips to sailing lessons through yacht charters, Phuket is a yachting paradise.

Tin Mining Museum

Old Phuket Town

Parasailing & Paragliding

Khao Kad Viewpoint

...a wild-eyed mannequin with matted hair, crouched in a cave, stone-age tools in hand...

Explore the restaurants & shops along Rommanee, Talang, Yaowarat & Dibuk Roads.

Fly like a bird, soaring and diving effortlessly with the wind in your face.

Great views from a different perspective - Cape Panwa - but with a stiff climb up 138 steps.

Thalang National Museum

Spa & massage

Surfing

Rang Hill Viewpoint

Features the ‘Phuket Heroines’, whose battle tactics saved Phuket from invading Burmese.

Spas & traditional Thai massage are as much a part of Phuket as the beaches & balmy seas.

Waves, while not huge, can be fun to ride from May to October. But obey red flags!

Northwest of Phuket City, the hilltop has been landscaped into a park with fitness facilities.

Weekend market

Snorkelling

Windmill Viewpoint

‘Talad Tai Rot’ for clothes, electronics, handicrafts, ‘used’ books - & even Thai snacks.

Crystal waters, coral & prolific marine life; an underwater paradise from November-April.

The hilltop, between Nai Harn & Promthep, boasts a windmill – the only one on the island.

Chillva Market

Horse riding

Kata-Karon Viewpoint

A trendy market for teens and hipsters. Good mix of shops & stalls, often has live music too.

A relaxing way to explore Phuket’s natural beauty or a brisk canter along the beach.

Between Nai Harn & Kata Noi, the famed ‘Three BayViewpoint’ – one of the island’s best views.

Wat Koh Siray

Lardyai Market

Go-karting

Laem Singh Viewpoint

Its reclining golden Buddha sits on a hilltop with spectacular views of adjacent islands.

A Sunday pedestrian zone with food, souvenirs, jewellry & clothes lining the sidewalk.

A behind-the-wheel adventure racing around a track. Kids love the thrill - and so do adults!

Popular road stop between Kamala & Surin. Impressive view of Laem Singh Beach.

Wat Phra Tong

Sapan Hin

Movies

Monkey Hill view point.

Golden Buddha image appears to sprout up from the ground.

Also houses a museum.

Public park commemorating an Australian who brought the first tin dredger to Phuket in 1909.

Raining? Need a break from the beach? There are 3 multiplex cinemas showing latest movies.

Bristling with masts, it towers over Phuket City. There’s a jogging track & wild monkeys...

The Big Buddha

Bangla Road (Patong)

‘Radar Hill’ Viewpoint

A gleaming presence that can be seen from clear across the south of Phuket Island.

In the heart of Patong - don’t miss this international icon of the hedonistic lifestyle.

The highest viewpoint in Phuket, the panorama through 360 degrees is breathtaking.

Wat Chalong

Explore the island

Built during the reign of King Rama II (1809-1842). The most popular of all Phuket’s temples.

It hosts the island’s biggest annual temple fair.

Rent a motorcycle or car & explore Phuket by yourself.

Get IMAGE asia’s free Map of Phuket & you won’t get lost, but take care driving!

Cable Ski Great for speed-lovers: Phuket Wake Park, in Kathu

Phromthep Cape The most popular of all Phuket’s viewpoints. The sunsets are breathtaking.

Ton Sai & Bang Pae Muay Thai (Thai boxing) Learn Muay Thai. Check out gyms in Chalong. To watch a fight, head for Patong.

These waterfalls, at 18m high, are the tallest on Phuket.

Combine with a visit to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre.

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Live music @ Ploenchit Pub & Restaurant This is more for local people who love nightlife, but why not give it a try? Live bands start at 9pm every night.

Live music @ The Column Phuket The house bands play a mix of international rock & pop hits as well as popular Thai music.

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EntertainmenT Choices

REGULAR EVENTS Phuket Yacht Club. Regular friendly racing programme. Dinghy sailing lessons & RYA training courses available. PYC race 4 is on, 12 May. Race 5 is on 26 May. Race 6 is on 9 June. Race 7 is on 23 June. www.phuketyachtclub.com

Blues night @ Jazz U Garden Resort Blues night Fridays with Dou T&O. DJs @ Coast Beach Club & Bristro, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket DJs play a wide range of music every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sunset DJ @ The Dim Sun, Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery

by Sofitel Every Thursday enjoy the sunset of the Andaman Sea with DJ Live Set & Delicious Cocktails!

Music videos @ Prohibition Bar Videos from the 60s to the 90s are not on the prohibited list at this venue with a speakeasy theme, but are a star attraction for clientele.

Phuket International Women’s Club.

Various meetings. +66 76316 711. info@phuketiwc.com www.phuketiwc.com

Live music @ Two Chefs Great food is best partnered with a couple of drinks & seriously awesome music! Two Chefs Bar & Grill’s house band sets the right vibe for your “Food & Fun” experience! Experience the symphony of food & music at any of the branches of Two Chefs Bar & Grill: Live Music starts 8.30pm (All branches)

Live music & DJs @ Tantitium An allround entertainment centre with live music & DJs spinning late into the evening. Cocktails & massages too.

Jazz @ Music Matters Jazz Bar Music does matter! Enjoy great Jazz, Salsa, Caribbean, African, South American & other exotic music at this little hidden place in Phuket City.

Combined chambers of commerce.

Phuket business dinners and ‘Sundowners’ during the year, with topical speakers. www.bccthai.com and www.austchamthailand.com Grumpy Old Men’s Society.

Meets 1st and 3rd Monday each month. vguytonbeck@gmail.com

Live music @ Bebop Live Music Bar & Restaurant A new place to hang out... Fresh & lively atmosphere...

Listen to jazz, soul, Latin, blues & pop.

Live music starts about 9.30pm.

CHALONG

Live music Wednesdays @ Mangosteen Phuket Enjoy a great meal (Thai or Western) with music

by Italians Leo & Jenn. Jazzy, fresh & cool sounds, paired with amazing food & a great wine selection from the underground wine cellar.

CHERNGTALAY

Get Jazzy @ Trilogy, Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa. Contemporary jazz music performed by a 3-piece live band at the signature Trilogy restaurant! Every Tuesday & Friday 6.30pm onwards.

KAMALA

Live jazz @ The Route Café & Music Bar Live music weekend: pop, soft rock, jazz – all cool styles of music & musicians can jam later on.

Live band Fridays @ Vanilla Sky Bar & Gastro Pub ‘JACKY’ Live band 6-9.30pm. Daily happy hour 5-6pm: 30% discount on all drinks except wines, champagne & premium spirits.

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Lions Club of Patong Beach.

Dinner 2nd Tuesday each month. www.lions-club-patong.org Phuket Hash House Harriers.

Regular hash every Sat. Tinmen Hash (male only) 1st Wed of each month. Iron Pussy Hash (female only) 2nd Wed of each month. Puying Hash (for families) middle Sun each month. Kamala Koma Hash (mixed adults) last Tues each month. www.phuket-hhh.com

Guest DJs @ Cocoon Phuket The classy open-air bistro-nightclub perched on a big terrace. Deep house, underground & electro swing grooves spun by guest DJs. Entertainment @ Samutr Bar, Amari Phuket JT Duo Band Mon, Wed & Thurs; DJ A Tues & Sat; DJ Bee Fri & Mr.Tom on Sax Sat. From 9.30-11pm.

Happy Hour 5-7pm & 9-11pm.

Skal International Phuket & South Thailand. Monthly dinners, usually with speaker. www.skalphuket.org

Dance & House music @ White Room Nightclub The large dance floor in the middle of the long room fills with trendy young dancers grooving to a mix of R&B, hip hop, dance & house music.

Friday Hip-Hop LIVE show @ Illuzion The Notorious Friday HipHop LIVE Show with MD Mochio Official – Dj Weezii. Two hours of live Hip-Hop party with the best RnB.

Alan Cooke Cricket Ground. Family touch rugby on Saturday afternoons.

Call Gary on +66 81 968 3707. www.acgphuket.com

Live music @ Tai Pan Classic rock, & the latest dance hits every night with international singers.

Soul Heaven Saturdays @ Dream Beach Club Every Saturday it’s time to get your groove on as the iconic party people move from their summer home Ocean Beach Club Ibiza for a series of weekly pool parties.

DJs @ Hollywood Phuket Two separate rooms, each playing different kinds of music. While it has resident Thai DJs, international names play here on a rotating basis.

DJs @ Dream Beach Club Dream combines poolside cool & beach side chic & features world-class performers, artists, International DJs, seductive parties & exclusive events.

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Live acoustic music @ The Barrel The Barrel features live acoustic music in the evenings & great nightly specials on drinks & food. Seating is comfortable & plentiful.

Rotary Club of Patong Beach.

Meets each Tuesday at 7pm. www.rotarypatong.org

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Bar bands @ Timber Hut Typical Thai pub scene in Phuket Town; fun place featuring one of Phuket’s great bar bands. There’s a dance floor with a live band & DJ nightly.

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The hip markets in Phuket are great for shopping, eating and hanging out

A trip to Phuket is not complete without visiting one of the island’s many markets, where you can shop until you drop, eat as much delicious food as you want and even experience a day in the life of local residents. While fresh markets are dotted across the island and quite easy to find, it’s Phuket’s trendy hip markets that are raising the standard when it comes to the overall ‘market shopping experience’ in paradise.

If you’re looking for an exciting atmosphere with a bit of a bohemian vibe, then these hip markets are a definite must-visit while in Phuket. Each of these teeny markets has something unique to offer in the way of what is for sale, market setup, location and entertainment – as well as location and selection of local Thai street food and favourite snacks.

Here at WINDOW on Phuket, we love a good market and we’re happy to highlight our favourite trendy markets on the island.

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Phuket Indy Market Adjacent to Limelight Avenue shopping mall, Phuket Indy Market is a compact market that appeals to the younger crowd. The market is vibrant and creative, and a place where many of Phuket’s young artists display their handmade creations. Phuket Indy Market features live music as well as a decent choice of street food. It’s a fun, young atmosphere and the place to find a unique gift for a friend or loved one.

Phuket Indy Market When: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Where: Phuket Town Time: 4 - 10pm 81 D4

A trip to Phuket is not complete without visiting one of the island’s many markets

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Sunday Walking Street Market

A popular market in Phuket’s Old Town district, Lard Yai is a local market with artistic flair. Every Sunday, Thalang Road comes alive with local musicians, artists and charming market stalls. This is a great place to shop for souvenirs, enjoy a robust coffee and try street food of the Phuketian variety. Lard Yai is well worth checking out as it offers a tiny glimpse into Phuket’s local life in the atmosphere of a lively street bazaar.

Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street Market When: Sundays Where: Thalang Road Time: 4 - 10pm

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Lard Yai features local artists on stage, unique souvenir shopping and some of Phuket’s best street food

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Nang Talung (shadow puppets) – traditional cultural shows of Southern Thailand

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Chillva Market Phuket Although relatively small, Chillva Market packs a powerful punch. The market features a wide array of container stalls selling items such as t-shirts, homemade beauty products, sunglasses and handbags. There’s a stage showcasing local entertainment, but most of the music is in Thai. Chillva also features a wide selection of local street food, cute coffee shops and pubs. Parking is available and, to avoid intense crowds, it’s best to go after 8:00pm.

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Lard G at Phuket Grocery Lard G at Phuket Grocery is a tiny, well-organised market featuring an ample variety of food stalls. We recommend that you sample local items such as fried fish cakes and Hokkien noodles. Once your belly is full, head over to the performance stage to check out a local musician crooning away. Although there are clothing stalls here, Lard G at Phuket Grocery is bestknown for its food stalls, which make for a quick, easy meal during the week.

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Lard G at Phuket Grocery When: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Where: Phuket Grocery Parking Lot Time: 5 - 10pm 82 E6

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The most popular weekend market, about 1km south of Central Festival, is officially called ‘Chao Fa Variety’ but is universally referred to by its Thai name ‘Talad Tai Rot’.

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Weekend Market (Talad Tai Rot) The most popular weekend market, about 1km south of Central Festival, is officially called ‘Chao Fa Variety’ but is universally referred to by its Thai name ‘Talad Tai Rot’. There you’ll find a bewildering choice – everything from clothes to electronics. If you’re after handicraft items like tooled leather goods, Buddha images or second-hand books, you’ll not be disappointed. And if you’re hungry, there’s a huge selection of Thai snacks – all freshly prepared on the spot. The market opens at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays − when it’s cooler.

It’s a good idea to arrive early to avoid the crowds and traffic.

Car parking can be a challenge.

Weekend Market When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Where: Opposite Naka Temple, Phuket City Time: 4 - 10pm 80 G6

The markets are great for those sticking to a busy schedule. As they’re on at various days and times of the week, there really is no excuse to not drop by and check one or two of them out.

Enjoy shopping, eating and exploring at Phuket’s trendy markets.

To find all these great places get yourself a copy of STREETS of PHUKET - 188 pages of detailed street maps, landmarks and local information - with a series of comprehensive indexes. Check www. streetsofphuket.com to find out where to get it – at only 399 baht it’ll save you time and fuel.

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