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NEW TERRACE SUITE ROOMS UNVEILED AT LAYANA RESORT & SPA
Koh Lanta, Thailand – April 2016 – Layana Resort and Spa is delighted to announce the new Terrace Suite rooms are now open to the public for stays. Sure to establish a new standard for splendor on Koh Lanta, the two new suites are ready to offer a truly luxurious experience for Layana guests. The split-level suites both occupy one elegantly appointed building, with the upper floor offering sweeping views over the picturesque resort from the terrace and generous windows, while the ground floor room benefits from direct access to the Wellness Pool and a private patio area. As well as breathtaking views and convenient pool access, the new suites also feature additional highlights including a truly luxurious new take on the fixtures and fittings, with ‘His & Her’ sinks, separate rain shower and large Jacuzzi bathtub set in a glass-walled bathroom. Other impeccable features and furnishings include a total interior space of 60 sq m, a separate dining table area and pantry on the 16 sq m terrace with an outdoor sofa and mini bar. As with all rooms as suites at our Adults Only paradise, the two Terrace Suites also include plentiful amenities, complimentary highspeed wi-fi and wired Internet connectivity, a generously stocked minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a choice of pillows from the pillow menu, 42-inch LCD TV, and so much more.
Layana Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta Yai A haven of pampered indulgence, tranquil vistas, manicured landscapes and personalised service, at the Layana Resort & Spa you will find turquoise seas showcased by lush green vegetation and soaring blue skies. Nestled on Koh Lanta Yai island, this adults-only intimate resort sits on a three kilometre long white sandy beach and features accommodation in contemporary Thai style, complete with natural and luxurious décor and furnishings. Facilities include a stunning newly renovated Spa, library, infinity pool enjoying sea views, Sundowner bar and Tides restaurant, perched on the very edge of the beach overlooking the sea. An ideal choice for a luxurious and romantic stay.....
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Welcome to Krabi Magazine! Krabi Magazine is made by us, the locals and expats who live here to gather together the best places to see, how to get there and what not to miss during your time here. From the islands and beaches to the temples and restaurants, we try to dip our toes into a little bit of everything and give you a well-rounded picture of Krabi and some ideas of things to keep you and your family busy.
DISCLAIMER While great care has been taken in the receipt and handling of material, production and accuracy in this magazine, the publisher will not accept any responsibility for any errors, loss or omissions which may occur. The information and stories published are those of the writers and contributors, and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or the editor. The description of properties, the contents, whereabouts and price are given in this magazine as a guide only. Please request further details from the advertiser and seek legal advice before entering into any contract to purchase. All information and prices were correct at the time of going to press. In the April 2015 issue of Krabi Magazine, Dr. Note is not held responsible for anything published about his clinic.
We also sponsored an online app offered for both iOS as well as Android operating systems. If you would like the information in these pages right in the palm of your hand, then search for us online in the Google Play Store or the iTunes store under “Krabi Guide.” We are an advertiser supported magazine and therefore depend on our loyal advertisers to keep us going and keep the pages turning, so if you see and advertiser in this magazine and visit their business, please let them know you saw them here in the pages of Krabi Magazine. Hope you have a wonderful time in Krabi!
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KRABI ACTIVITIES
UNLEASH YOURSELF!
STAY HEALTHY AND CLEAN
How to keep yourself busy in the Pearl of the Andaman
Learn how you can grow and push yourself to new limits with Michael Carbone
Wattanapat Medical Clinic is leading the way in health services
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WHAT’S YOUR CRAVING? our favorite restaurants in krabi and koh lanta
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AO NANG BEACH At 20 km from Krabi Town Ao Nang Beach is the most developed of Krabi’s many beaches. Ao Nang Beach is famous for it’s white sand beaches and large limestones karsts towering over the eastern edges. All of your accommodation, shopping and service needs can be found here. It is the hub from which to plan your trip to sea as well as to any number of the nearby islands. NOPPHARAT THARA BEACH Just around the corner from Ao Nang, yet still undeveloped with only a few resorts, bars and restaurants, Noppharat Thara beach offers a bit more “local” feel than it’s sister Ao Nang. Attractive because of its natural setting, this is where local youngsters and families gather during sunset and on weekends. At low tide, walk out together with millions of small crabs on the sandy pathways to a small island on the western edge of the beach. KLONG MUANG BEACH A further 20 km away from Ao Nang Klong Muang is the up-market side of Krabi, the place to be if you are after a peaceful and hassle free holiday. Catering to families and couples, it is here that you really get that well deserved repose, surrounded by pristine nature. KOH LANTA BEACHES Koh Lanta has a wide selection of resorts for all tastes and pockets. Koh Lanta Yai island has long stretches of gleaming white sandy beaches and shallow emerald waters. Lined with tropical vegetation, a private spot is never more than a short walk away..
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TUBKAEK BEACH Next to Klong Muang Beach, Tub Keak beach is another place to just get away; long, clean and powerful, the area boasts breathtaking views over the Koh Hong archipelago and provides for wonderfully charming sunsets. From Tubkeak beach you can venture inside the National Park and try the nature trail “Naga trek” to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Krabi. RAILAY AND TONSAI BEACHES Are split and separated from Ao Nang by a limestone mountain range. Railay has two sides, east and west, and its settings are simply marvelous: crystal clear waters, pure sandy beaches, lush mountains and rocky islands emerging from the sea. Both beaches are known all over the world for their famous climbing routes. They can only be reached by boat, a 15 minute ride from Ao Nang or 30 minutes from Krabi Town. Enjoy a cocktail in one of the beach bars, visit the Phranang Cave, challenge yourself on a rock climbing or ‘deep water solo’ cliff jumping into the sea, hike the limestone trail to a lagoon or the viewpoint or simply chill out and watch the day pass you by.
KOH PODA This is the iconic island of Krabi and the first and most dramatic one you can see from Ao Nang beach. Hop on a longtail boat - the local wooden boats with their picturesque prow - and sail away surrounded by turquoise water.. CHICKEN ISLAND This should be next on your list as it is right next to Koh Poda. From the right angle when passing Chicken Island (Koh Gai) you can catch a glimpse of a chicken’s neck and head, some would argue more like that of a turkey but it’s up to you. The second island, Koh Tub, is connected to Chicken Island by a sandy isthmus and people can walk from one to another at low tide.
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ON KRABI
KOH JUM & KOH SIBOYA Both are unspoiled tropical hideaways that have a unique atmosphere. Tune in to the slow culture here, imbibe the peace and recharge your batteries with the soundtrack of lapping waves. KOH HONG This island archipelago demands everyone’s attention as it is one of the highlights of Krabi Province. The Archipelago, a group of limestone islands with many hidden caves and lagoons makes it perfect for snorkeling and exploring. Visit Lading and Pakbia islands before Koh Hong as they are much less visited and sport a blend of both lush jungle and tropical waters. Koh hong is usually crowded until 3pm so we recommend visiting other Lading and Pakbia in the morning, then going to Koh Hong after the crowds have started to leave. KOH PHI PHI Private bays, limestone cliffs, waters rich in marine life and caves where swallow’s birds nests are harvested are all here on the island that Leonardo Di Caprio once rolled his hot bod in while filming ‘The Beach’ at the now iconic Maya Bay.
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KOH LANTA The developing island at the southern end of the province known for its prime sunset views, heaps of activities and glimpses into sea gypsy life. Koh Lanta is also a National Park that comprises many local islands surrounded by coral reefs, such as Koh Ngai, Koh Mook and the remote Koh Rok. LIMESTONE MOUNTAINS These iconic karsts characterize most of the inland area of Krabi, the most spectacular being the crags of Sai Tai, in between Ao Nang and Krabitown. Susaan Hoi is a 40 million yearold seashell cemetery; once a large swamp where freshwater crustaceans proliferated, today it’s home to 40 centimeter thick, shell encrusted limestone slabs, a geologically rather unique and is only 5Km from Ao Nang beach.
KHAO PHANOM BENCHA NATIONAL PARK At 20 km from Krabi Town, the Khao Phanom Bencha national park comprises waterfalls, streams, lush forests and caves. It is home to all kind of flora and wildlife and to the highest mountain in the region from which it takes it’s name. One of the features of the park is Huay Thoi Waterfall where water runs down onto several huge pools. TARNBOK KHORANEE NATIONAL PARK Located in the north of the province, Tarnbok Khoranee national park is made up of limestone mountains, verdant tropical forest, caves and beautiful islands. It is well known kayaking explorers as there are a number of tributaries curving into a number of small caves boasting ancient cave paintings. SA MORAKOT OR THE EMERALD POOL Truly a natural wonder of Krabi: a pond of turquoise water with an average temperature of 30-40°C fed by a hot spring in the middle of the jungle in Klong Thom district, 70 kilometers from Ao Nang. HOT SPRINGS Situated in Klong Thom district, These natural hot springs are natures jacuzzis. They melt away tensions, relieve the body and mind with the fresh spring water running over mineral enriched limestone rocks.
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STOCK UP ON YOUR WATER! The heat is strong here in Thailand, stronger than it’s been in many decades, and it shows no signs of breaking. This heat has brought with it some of the most intense drought conditions in the region in the past 30 years. The world is a constant shifting environment; these shifts have become more evident in the last five years as global warming has become
more evident. The drought has been felt throughout Thailand, but has been worse in Northeast Thailand, a heavily agrarian region of the country. Pray this doesn’t affect crops to a great extent. We will know between October and November, when the crops are harvested. Other regions of
the globe have also been affected by effects of climate change. Droughts have become widespread and frequent over the past decade. These are signs that we – as the primary contributor to atmospheric carbon – need to reduce our effect on the environment. Bicycle or car pool to work when you can, bring your own bags to the grocery store
BE CAREFUL WITH MONKEYS! A number of the monkeys that live in Krabi have been tested by the Thai Ministry of Health for carrying the dengue virus and an alarming number of those tested were found to test positive for the virus. This doesn’t mean you need to completely avoid the monkeys when you see them, but feeding one or having them jump on you would not be recommended. They can carry with them a number of other viruses and
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bacteria (in addition to dengue) so it’s recommended to look, but don’t touch. Dengue is not a deadly virus to those with a strong immune system (95% survival of individuals between 11-60). It feels like a very bad flu, but eventually your body will overcome the virus. For those who are over the ages of 60 or very young children, the virus can pose serious health concerns and greater caution should be taken.
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THAILAND HAS EARNED ANOTHER PLACE IN GOLF HISTORY
THE SCENT OF SO SPA WITH L’OCCITANE AT SOFITEL KRABI PHOKEETHRA GOLF & SPA RESORT Throughout June, experience the pleasure of aromatic Thai herbs at So SPA with L’OCCITANE. Your blissful Scent of So SPA Package begins with a 30-minute herbal Steam Bath, followed by 60-minute Almond Firming Paste Scrub to treat cellulite and restore firmness to the body with almond proteins, essential oils and caffeine. The treatment ends with a relaxing and fragrant 60-minute Aromachologie Massage. Priced at THB 3,500 per person, THB 6,000 for couples and only THB 9,000 for 4 persons. Discover So SPA with L’OCCITANE, an intimate sanctuary that blends French cosmetology with ancient Thai rituals. For more information and reservation, please call +66 (0) 75 627 800 or write us an email to H6184-TH@SOFITEL.COM .
In May, Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn (or Khun May as she is known by her friends), from Bangkok clinched the title at the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville Alabama. With the recent win, the 19-year-old Bangkok native has been crowned the Number One female golfer in the country and is now ranked 21st in the world in the ladies’ category. The win came on the third day of play in Prattvilla, Alabama when she shot a career best of 63. The other competitors were respectful of her win, even the New Zealand player Lydia Ko posted in her instagram account her happiness and accolades for Young Khun May.
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what to do
Thai Cooking Class at Ao Nang Thai Cookery School
Scuba diving and snorkeling at Scuba addicts
REAL ROCKS CLIMBING RAILAY
If you want to take home some techniques of the famous Thai cuisine, you must stop off at Ao Nang Thai Cookery School, operating since 2001. Learn how to cook Royal Thai Cuisine with experienced chefs who will take you step by step through each recipe with the exotic herbs and spices that make Thai cuisine one of the world’s culinary delights.
Scuba diving in Krabi is how diving is meant to be – Safe, Fun and Relaxed. Visibility is generally very good (12-35m), the water is warm (28-30 degrees), minimal equipment is needed, and there is always something new to see.
Rock Climbing is fun for everyone! Let Real Rocks show you how you can get to the top! Sport Climbing Instructors are Certified and Licensed to Teach Climbing daily, including beginner- advanced courses. Kids (5 years old and up) climbing & caving tours available.
Scuba Addicts Dive Centre offers diving and snorkeling adventures for all ages and abilities, and are tailored to suit your individual or group needs. Their aim is to make your scuba diving holiday in Ao Nang fun and memorable by discovering famous dive sites such as Phi Phi Islands, the King Cruiser Wreck/Shark Point Marine Sanctuary and the clear, secluded waters of numerous local islands of Krabi. They also offer night dives, cavern diving and Liveaboard trips to the Similan Islands.
We are one of the top rated activities in the area with excellent reviews! With more than 16 years of experience, we strive each day to continue to be Railay Beach and Krabi’s premier climbing school.
Sow, one of the main instructors at Ao Nang, has ten years’ experience as a chef in several of Thailand’s large five star hotels and restaurants. At Ao Nang Thai Cookery School, you will get to choose the dishes you wish to learn to cook. Impress your friends when you return home with green Thai curry fragrant soups or stir fried chicken with cashew nuts, spring rolls, chicken satay, pad thai and many more recipes. When the cooking is all done, you can sit and enjoy all of your hard work. Ao Nang Thai Cookery School is just the thing you need when you want a break from the beach. Come discover the authentic Thai culture.
Open everyday 7am-5pm Phone number : +66 (0)9 5743 3325 www.realrocksclimbing.com
Phone number : +66 (0) 75 637 394 http://www.scuba-addicts.com/
Phone number : +66 (0) 81 415 9358 / +66 (0) 75 695 478 www.aonangthaicookeryschool.com
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Enjoy a unique show at Blue Dragon Cabaret
Horseback riding at Krabi Nature Horseriding
Enjoy an amazing show with beautiful costumes, fun dancing, and great lip syncing. The Blue Dragon Cabaret show is a must see with very professional Lady Boys. Blue Dragon is the first cabaret show in Krabi, and is very entertaining to watch. Located in Ao Nang’s Center Point on the third floor, three one-hour shows are scheduled nightly – 8 pm, 9.30 pm and 11 pm.
Have you ever dreamed of a romantic horse ride on the beach with the one you love? Have you dreamed of escaping your busy lifestyle for a relaxing holiday with your family or friends ? Then Krabi Nature Horseriding is the place for you.
Phone number : + 66 (0) 99 561 5684 www.bluedragoncabaret.com
Owner Khun Pan will help you explore and discover Krabi by horseriding along the white sandy beaches and and beautiful Thai countryside, and even swimming with horses by high tide. Choose a one hour trek, a two hours trek, a half day trip or a whole day trip. Krabi Nature Horseriding offers a variety of horseriding activities suitable for all the levels. Horses are selected to match your riding skills to ensure that you will enjoy your ride. Open everyday 8.30am-4.30pm Phone number : 075 662 305 0810 085 9627 / 087 272 6134 www.krabidir.com/krabinaturehorseriding
marina Yoga Take a break from the beach and try another way to enjoy your holidays. Relax, take a deep breath, and head to Marina Yoga. Marina Yoga offers a systematic and flexible approach to yoga that will suit all your needs. The practice integrates the use of postures (Asana), breathing (Pranayama), relaxation (Shavasana), and meditation (Dhana) to relieve pain, prevent injuries, and promote general well-being. Yoga practice is the best way to workout, tone your muscles, get you in shape fast, and develop your « whole person » by putting the emphasis on awareness and control. The incorporation of mind and body helps to lower both physical and mental stress. Yoga is a unique exercise that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, strength, or flexibility. At Marina Yoga, no more aches and pains – you will gain energy instead of losing it and at the end of the class you will feel amazing and definitely want to come back. Phone number : +66 (0)87-8981506 www.marinayoga.com
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UNLEASH your inner potential
a look into how a young man from Canada is making headway helping others achieve their goals.
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s a student and college level athlete, Michael Carbone had few moments where his time was not occupied. His prospects looked great as he was scouted by Major League talent hunters and he ventured into the third year of his college level baseball career. His future looked brighter than ever when he was struck in the back by a ripping fastball. He was sustained until the end of the game only by the adrenaline rushing through him from 20,000 pairs of eyes. After the ninth inning, the agony set in. Michael was a serious competitor, and he played in subsequent games after his injury, but physical rigor could only carry him so far. A few games and X-rays later revealed nothing out of the ordinary, but the pain wouldn’t subside. The team doctor and his coaches told him it was just a bruise and that he should just keep playing. He kept on swinging and playing at his super octane level, but his throbbing back continued to cause serious distraction. After a CT scan revealed a fractured vertebra, Michael told us, “I’m just happy I didn’t break my back.” His playing level continued to drop until the hope of playing in the big leagues slowly faded.
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He left the team shortly after and, with the abundant amount of free time on his hands, he got an office job, working the normal life, but there just seemed a void in his days. Then a voice said “Why not try on some new shoes?” That’s exactly what Michael did and he took on the prospect of running a marathon. “I just wanted to do a sport where I was in full control of the outcome,” he said. Finishing his first marathon in Montreal after training for only 4 months, Michael felt invincible. But upon returning to work, his colleagues asked him, “Now that you’ve finished a marathon, what’s next?” Michael was surprised, but decided to push himself to the next level for endurance athletes, an Ironman challenge! From the brink of failure to the mountain of success, an Ironman triathlon is a true challenge of both body and mind. At the time Michael didn’t know how to swim, but an Ironman includes a 2-mile swim, so Michael still pushed on. Nine months later Michael completed his first Ironman. Time for a mind shift! The once seemingly impossible feat was something Michael had accomplished. When he signed up for the race nine months before, he didn’t know how to train properly, he didn’t have a serious bike, and he was completely unprepared both physically and mentally. He found his key to success. “To accomplish a difficult task – it’s not only one’s knowledge of how to do something, it’s one’s DRIVE to do something,” he said. Michael’s lack of knowledge and physical ability were bumps in the proverbial road, but with his determination to cross the finish line, he overcame each hurdle in his path. He learned to adapt his body and mind to achieve success. Once the race was finished, this new sense of seemingly unattainable success in other aspects of his life now seemed much easier to overcome. The first hurdle was his job. The 9-to5 rate race is what most of us are stuck in. This notion to work for a large corporation, pushing papers, and adhering to the company’s agendas is appropriate and required. This is what Michael had been taught in both school and his social circle. But there were those that marched to a different beat, and Michael wanted to be like them. Not knowing how, he knew that he wanted to free himself from the shackles the job he was trapped in. A thought occurred to him. Why not start an online business? June | 2016
Sounds easy, right? Just create a website with some photos and the clients start pouring in, right? Not exactly. Michael knew he wanted to help others achieve their goals but didn’t know how. He was a decent poker player in college days. He decided to teach people how to play better poker. He didn’t know much about marketing or how to set up his businesses, but within a few months, he was online and taking new clients.
To get in touch with Michael, visit his website at www.michaelcarbone.ca or download his podcasts on itunes
“I didn’t really know what I was doing, and I made mistakes. But I learned from them all along the way.” Within a year, his online poker coaching website was earning him enough income to work only a few hours a week. As the desire to help others achieve more from their lives had always been a part of Michael’s dream, it was natural that he wanted to share with the world how they could do as he had done. So was born Unleash Your Potential, a guide to help others achieve their personal goals. He created a number of online courses to help others achieve success and began marketing his courses through social media – Twitter, Instagram and iTunes podcasts. Since the inception of Unleash in June 2015, it has garnered the attention of the iTunes community by being ranked in the top 10 podcasts for business, self-help and education. Currently it can be found in the What’s Hot List for business. Michael has been helping people from around the planet achieve their goals through one-onone coaching, webinars and his podcasts. His plan is to continue growing the Unleash brand name to continue helping people achieve their goals.
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NEW BAKERY IN TOWN Freshly baked breads, pastries and cakes available to order from Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi’s new bakery.
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Gain wisdom
Now that is great know how…
Today, we travel on the internet highway with the windows of our mind rolled down, our hair pulled back, ready to whizz through cyberspace, pursuing and discovering answers for almost any question imaginable. Zooming up, down, in and out, without ever leaving our seat cushion, merely clicking away and pressing buttons on a keyboard. Would you like to know how to make an ethnic recipe from a land thousands of miles away from your dining table? Get online, and – voila! In moments, you have the knowledge. Then it’s a quick jaunt to the local market to get ingredients to prepare your exotic delicacy. How many stars are in the galaxy? How many cells are our bodies made of and how do we care for ourselves from the inside out or the outside in? The questions of life are being answered more and more readily through our global community and the use of technology. We are so fortunate to have access to such tremendous knowledge. We can
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now see and discover life with a whole new set of eyes, to grasp the things that in the past were only dreamed of.
We are gaining great knowledge, but are we truly discovering the answers to our questions? The questions, once answered, become the cornerstones on which we build our lives. Knowledge is not enough to help us achieve the dreams, goals, and purpose that you have set out before you. The knowledge you gain without implementation is foolishness.
Many people already know that eating poorly produces poor health. They know that smoking cigarettes and over indulging in alcohol can create a plethora of sickness, disease, and even lead to death. Yet hundreds of thousands of people across the globe smoke and drink in excess. We cannot stop at just gaining knowledge. Knowledge alone puffs up and leads to pride, arrogance and self- righteousness. People sit around the table, chatting about various topics that they have an understanding of. Subjects like global warming, child trafficking, animal cruelty, world hunger, obesity, and more. Yet who are the ones that actually take action concerning the topics they discuss? Is it you? If you find yourself feeling a bit convicted or uncomfortable about this question, let me give you one word that could revolutionize your life and the way you view and act upon the knowledge you gain. Wisdom. We must seek to gain wisdom. I like the phrase, “Wisdom is knowledge applied.” It’s lacing up your running shoes and applying the knowledge you’ve gained, thus reaping the benefits. It goes from your head, shuffles through your heart and then down to your sneakers. Now you’re living!
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If you do not take time to apply the knowledge you gain, it’s like you are looking in the mirror, walking away and then trying to forget what you look like. In reality, this is impossible. Once you’ve looked at yourself, this truth is forever embedded in your mind. It is this way as well with knowledge – true knowledge. Once you discover true knowledge, you are left with the personal responsibility of what you are going to do with it. Will you ignore it or ignite it?
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Pray: Are a person of faith? Call out to the One whom you believe is the holder of all wisdom. There may be a power that knows you better than yourself. Pray and ask for wisdom.
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Meditate: This will give you an opportunity to sort through the clutter resounding within yourself and position you to move forward in your personal conviction.
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Challenge: Test circumstances that concern you. It’s okay to fail on the road to discovering your sweet spot for living. When we challenge life, we often find that we not only gain wisdom, but through our failing, character is developed as well.
Through the course of years, my ministry to those who are trying to overcome weight issues, health concerns, and emotional life-controlling problems quickly brings us to looking at the concept of knowledge versus wisdom. These individuals know that they should or should not have proceeded in the manner they did. But they remained stuck. For these longing souls, the joy of having someone to go to removes the veil of isolation, paralysis, and the inability to overcome.
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Rationalize, reason and research: It is very important that you to take time to logically and emotionally balance your personal obstacles. Take time and do your homework. Seek knowledge pertaining to your issue until you have enough information to proceed. This time of assessing will help equip you with confidence to move forward.
They also realize that they are not alone and that others face the same obstacles they face. This can provide a huge breakthrough and give emotional courage to face the challenge of vulnerability and often, the overwhelming feeling of being exposed. You may be on one side or the other of the plumb line of wisdom. If you find yourself having tons of knowledge, but do not believe you have gained wisdom that has provided a sufficient foundation for living your life in abundance, here are a few thoughts that may help you begin moving forward on the road beyond knowledge to catapult you to wisdom beyond your years.
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Seek counsel: Frequently, there are people ahead of you in the game of life. These individuals can help you in many ways and spare you the pain of having to make the samemistakes they may have. Hindsight is 20/20 – gleaning from someone else’s experience is worth listening to.
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Aonang Cliff Beach Resort & Spa is ideally located atop the city, giving you views of the majestic limestone cliffs and Andaman Sea, while also offering direct access to all the sights and sounds Aonang has to offer. June | 2016
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DIVE IN
Krabi’s coastline spreads over 300 kilometers, making it a great place to find new beaches and get wet while exploring the underwater paradise that surrounds us. The underwater world is rich in life, but it is up to us to help preserve it for future generations, so please be considerate with your trash whether you are on a boat or on a beach and always look for a trash bin to dispose of your waste. Thank you!
TIDE TABLES KRABI
If you prefer to go a little deeper and stay longer, you can try SCUBA diving. The entire bay area is quite shallow with most diving locations less than 30 meters in depth. The life underwater is rich and incredibly diverse, with hundreds of different fish, corals and mammals to discover. There are blacktop reef sharks, leopard sharks, numerous parrot fish, pipe fish, nudibranchs and of course the friendly clown fish (or more commonly known as nemo fish).
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Over 150 islands dot the coastline, offering a plethora of safe havens for fish and coral to live and grow. A number of these islands are only rock outcroppings without any beaches, making them ominous and stunning to look at and great for snorkeling and to experience the amazing underwater life. There are many soft and hard corals that grow underwater and provide small cracks and crevices for fish and small crustaceans to hide in. If you have the breath in you and have the desire, you can head out on a snorkeling expedition and dive in to see what you can find!
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What’s on? Centara’s Annual Checkup 2016 by International Medical Clinic Wattanapt Hospital Trang International Medical Clinic Wattanapat Hospital Trang is committed to taking care of the staff at both Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi and Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa. During the checkups which took place last January approximately five hundred staff were checked during the check up. The checkups took place at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas, Krabi.
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Happy 1 year anniversary
Wattanapat Medical Clinic
Thats right Wattanapat Medical Clinic in Ao Nang just celebrated the anniversary of it’s first year in Ao Nang. Wattanapat is a leading health provider in Southern Thailand providing state of the art medical service to patients in Krabi, Trang, Songkla, Phuket, Surit Thani and other provinces. Located in Trang city in Trang province Wattanapat’s main hospital is about a 2 hour drive from Krabi, making it easily accessible by car or taxi. In May 2015 Wattanapat hospital opened a new branch in the growing town of Ao Nang. Fully staffed with a full team of 2 medical doctors, 3 nurses as well as an ambulance driver on site ready to take patients to the main hospital at any time. The team of medical professionals at the Ao Nang branch of Wattanapat medical are a highly trained team of individuals ready to provide basic health services on site (cuts, bruises, light motorbike accidents as well as X-Rays, stomach illnesses and other simple ailments). If the emergency is too great for the team on site then the ambulance will bring you directly to the main hospital in Trang.
you’re in good hands at Wattanapat To get in touch with Wattanapat call them: 091-849-9914 June | 2016
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Exotiq Property
T O KRABI T OWN
PhuPimaan Resort
Andakiri villas
Entertainment Bamboo Restaurants
Diver’s Inn
Ao Nang Haven GH Ao Nang Paradise Resort
The Lai Thai Condominium
rant stau
Emerald GYM Muay Thai Center
German Beer Gardern
Krabi Apartments
Ao Nang Whisky
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McDonalds
Plaza Buffet Starbucks
Ao Nang Villa
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man her t Fis t Cafe’ Las Las The
Krabi Heritage Resort
Peace Laguna Resort
Somkiet Buri Resort Taj Palace
The Massaman Spaghetti House
First Standard Clinic
The Earth Cafe The D ive
le Re Nood Boat SOI 13
Glur Hostel
Pams Pub
POST OFFICE Babaji Hostel
Ao Nang Mosque
AO NANG VILLAGE
Fullmoon House
KITDEE MEDIA & DESIGN (Krabi Magazine)
CTOP Nice Nature Homes Nice Day Resort
Cobra Show
Thai Village Resort
The Hilltop Restaurant
Oceanmart Bernies
Walking Street BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH
BEACH ROAD
Jeseao Green Restaurant Curry
CENTER POINT
Lae Lay Grill AONANG Restaurant VIEWPOINT
Umberto’s
Italian Kitchen
t Theshi Hu Su
Azzurra Restaurant Jeanette's Restaurant
SupsaengDao Resort
THURSDAY MARKET
Klong Haeng Mosque
TOURIST POLICE
Krabi Resort
Condominium
Devanna place The
Luna Bar
Emerald
Krabi Spesialisten Carnivore Steakhouse
Palm Paradise Emerald Gardens ChaWan Resort Pavilion Queen's Bay
SATURDAY MARKET
KLONG HAENG VILLAGE
AO NANG BOXING STADIUM
WALKING STREET MARKET ON WEDNESDAY
Ao Nang Gardens
Sabai Resort
Tip Anda
Resort & Restourant
BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH
Burger King
BOATS TO PHRANANG & RAILAY BEACH
SEAFOOD STREET
Ao Nang Beach Resort
T O K L ONG M UANG
ST.AGNES CHURCH
Mandawee
Natin Spicy Garden
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Connecting Krabi Tour
HOLD ME CLOSE Tsunami Memorial Sculpture
Ben Beach Bar
Foodies
T O KRABI T OWN
Ao Nang Travel & Tour
U&P Bakery
Andamana Beach Club
T O FOSSIL SHELL BEACH
WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY MARKET
T O KRABI T OWN
Jungle Village
AO NANG SCHOOL
MONDAY-TUESDAY FRIDAY MARKET
Real Rocks Climbing
Vipa Resort
AO NAMMAO VILLAGE
Ao Nang Mountain View
Centara
Centara Grand Resort and Villas
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BOATS TO PHRANANG KRABI & RAILAY BEACH
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NATIONAL PARK
NOPPHARAT THARA PIER, BOATS TO KOH LANTA, KOH PHI PHI, PHUKET
Hippy Bar
Sabai Residence
Ayudhya Suites
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Dining guide / Krabi
CARNIVORE | STEAK & GRILL Soi Klong Haeng opposite Thai Village Resort, Ao Nang.
DA CARLA | ITALIAN & THAI Noppharathara Beach, inside Sabai Resort.
The quality of what this kitchen produces is extremely hard to beat - and the experience of the owner Gidi is evident. All main courses come with salad and a choice of six different potatoes dishes that include homemade french fries and mashed potatoes to die for.
As well as great thai food, this is the place for some real-deal homemade pasta just like it should be made. Great meat selection too, with quality steak and the freshest seafood you could hope to find.
Average price: 400-900+THB
Average price: 250+THB
What to Try: The “Carnivore” signature Steak
What to Try: The hand-filled ravioli
Free WiFi?: Yes
Free WiFi?: Yes
Opening Hours: Open daily from 3pm - 11pm.
Opening Hours: Daily from 7:30am - 2:30pm and 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Tel:+66 (0)75661061
Tel: +66 (0)75637791
Website: www.carnivore-thailand.com
Website: www.sabairesort.com
VENEZIA {SOFITEL | ITALIAN & SEAFOOD
U & P | HOME MADE BAKERY
200 Moo.3 Klong Muang Beach, Tambon Nongtalay, Muang, Krabi SOFITEL KRABI PHOKEETHRA GOLF & SPA RESORT’S Ristorante Venezia serves up gourmet cuisine featuring traditional Italin recipes, pizzas straight from the wood-fired oven and a large selection of wines from all over the globe.
401/4 Ao Nang, Krabi. End of Na Thai Road. One of the very few bakeries in town that bakes a good loaf of bread, U&P also have a great array - and display - of pastries, cakes, flatbreads, rolls, buns and even breadsticks to choose from. Lunchtime is sorted with great selection of western and thai dishes.
Dining is available either indoors or on the outdoor terrace, al fresco style, with panoramic views of the ocean and tropical gardens. Average price: 400++THB What to Try: Special selection of Rissoto’s by our Italian Chef Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 6pm - 11pm Tel: +66 (0)75 627 800 Website: www.sofitel.com/6184
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What to Try: Any of the sandwiches Free WiFi?: Yes Average Price: 100THB Opening Hours: 6am - 5pm Tel.: 081-8956670 www.krabi-magazine.com
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SUSHI HUT | JAPANESE, THAI & WESTERN Muang Krabi, Ao Nang Krabi, Krabi, 81000
UMBERTO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN| ITALIAN & SEAFOOD Located in the ground story of Alisea boutiquw hotel, Klong Heang Rd. Ao Nang
The Suhi Hut and Grill offers freshly prepared Sushi, Sashimi and other traditional Japanese cuisine, and a range of both thai and western food such as Australian steaks, American burgers and Thai curries. Come for a taste of Japan right here in Ao Nang.
Umberto’s Italian Kitchen is a newly opened restaurant in Ao Nang featuring a wide array of traditional Italian dishes complimented of fresh Andaman seafood and imported Australian steaks.
Average price: 200-450THB
Average Price: 200 - 600+
What to Try: The Nigiri rolls
What to Try: The Seafood pasta
Free WiFi?: Yes
Wifi: Yes
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-11pm
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
Tel: 075-637-0305
Tel: 084 627 2991
Come and be amazed by the range of dishes.
Website: www.umbertorestaurant.com
NASHA RUSSIA | RUSSIAN & THAI FOOD 27 Moo 2, Ao Nang Beach Rd Owner operated by a delightful woman names Yulia, as with many Russian women cooking comes naturally and hospitality is second to none. Quiet and peaceful, a great place to try a cuisine unknown by many. Borsch, Russian dumplings (pelmini) and many more.
AO NANG BUFFET | THAI & WESTERN 328, Moo 2, Tambol Aonang, Amphor Muang, Krabi Our daily dinner buffet serves endless portions of BBQ, sushi, western favorites, and Thai cuisine. We have something for everyone, eat to your heart’s content for 459+THB, with kids always eating for free. Conveniently located next door to McDonald’s in Ao Nang with both indoor and outdoor seating available.
And of course they always stock vodka. Average price: 200THB
What to Try: A little of everything
What to Try: Borsh, Pork Escalope
Free WiFi?: Yes
Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Tues - Sun from 12pm - 11pm
Average Price: 459THB
Tel: +66 91 734 3990
Opening Hours: 6pm - 10pm
Website: www.russiakrabi.com
Tel.:075 626888
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DIVER’S INN | GERMAN & STEAKHOUSE Ao Nang, opposite the Siam Commercial Bank, Near Mc Donalds. Enjoy Australian Angus steaks, duck of chicken breasts or pork tenderloins. You can also enjoy traditional German wheat beers or a nice imported wine like a German Riesling as you munch on tasty appetizers such as tempura shrimp or maybe a full plate of steamy spare ribs.
ANDAMANA BEACH CLUB | THAI-BEACH CLUB 328, Moo 2, Ao Nang,, Krabi Town 81000 The Andamana Beach Club will impress anyone coming for a visit as it has been built with twisted bamboo stalks and large overhangings roofs. The beach club is truly a unique place to dine on those hot afternoons. Open to public all year around and only a quick 5 minutes’ drive to Ao Nang towards the Fossil Beach.
Average price: 150 – 900+ THB What to Try: The Angus steaks Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 11am - 11pm Tel (Th/En): + 66 (0)75-637 297 Tel (En/Ger): + 66 (0) 89 587 3533
Average price: 180
TIP ANDA | THAI, SEAFOOD & FUSION
THE HILLTOP | FINE THAI
79/45 Moo 3, Nopparat Thara Beach The menu offers a wide selection of traditional Thai food, seafood and some international dishes including a specialty fusion Italian- Thai dish, the famous tom yum pizza. The chicken cashew nuts is particularly delicious and the steamed fish with lemon sauce is one of the finest Thai dishes you can find.
What to Try: Pad Thai Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 10am-7pm Tel: 096-371-4656, 092-995-2039
99 Moo 3, Ao Nang Krabi The Hilltop Restaurant is located on one of the most phenomenal perches for a panoramic sunset. Pamper yourselves with fresh Andaman lobsters, king prawns, crabs and giant oysters carefully chosen and prepared. Try new mouth-watering dishes such as ‘duck, the hilltop style’ and ‘southern curry with crabmeat & local herbs’’. Average price: 400-900+THB
Average price: 100-300THB What to Try: Tom Yam Pizza Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily 7am - 10pm Tel: +66(0)75661179
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What to Try: Southern Crab Curry, Duck The Hilltop Style Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Daily from 11am - 12am Tel: +66 (0)75 637 195 Website: www.thehilltopaonang.com www.krabi-magazine.com
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GECKO’S RESTAURANT | RUSTIC ITALIAN Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort on Klong Muong Beach
BELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT| ITALIAN & INTERNATIONAL The The Amari Vogue Beach Resort on Tubkeak beach
Treat your family and friends to a rustic home-style Italian feast at Gecko’s restaurant and enjoy choosing from fresh handmade pastas and zesty salads, delicious Italian selections from authentic home cooking to pizzas baked in a traditional wood burning oven with the true character of Italy.
Specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, the fare is designed, prepared, cooked and presented with creativity and skill. Bellini has perfected a delicious menu of handmade pastas, gourmet pizza and delicious seafood specialties
Average price: 190-420THB
Average Price: 300 - 800++THB
What to Try: VITELLO-TONATO
What to Try: Antipasti & Risotto arborio al zafferano e gamberoni
Free WiFi?: Yes
Wifi: Yes
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 10:30pm
Opening Hours: 11am-11pm
Tel: +66 (0)75 628 000
Tel: 075-607-777
Website: www.dusitthanikrabi.com
Website: www.amari.com
FOODIES RESTAURANT & DELI | FRENCH & THAI RUEN MAI | AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN THAI CUISINE 290/19 Moo 2, Tumbon Ao Nang Muang Krabi 81180 Cooking various daily specialties from Waugh beef massaman curry to a robust and hearty ratatouille, you are sure to find your senses tested. Foodies also caters private functions and parties, so if you have a special party give them a call.
117 Moo 2, Sai Thai, Muang Krabi Ruen Mai, “old wooden house” in Thai, was built for Thai people to represent the most authentic Southern Thai cuisine. Three years ago, the restaurant was relocated to its current location, just outside of Krabi Town and Ao Nang.
Average price: 120-500THB
Average price: 250THB
What to Try: lamb provincial
What to Try: burnt eggplant,
Free WiFi?: Yes
Free WiFi?: Yes
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-11pm
Opening Hours: Daily from 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
Tel: +66 (0) 81 273 2029 / +66 (0) 89 587 3533
Tel: +66 (0)75 621 387
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ONE DAY IN NOVEMBER, REPLACING BOOTS AND WARM CLOTHES FOR SHORTS AND FLIP-FLOPS, I CHANGED MY LIFE RADICALLY AND FOREVER… 38
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The plane landed in Ho Chi Minh City – the largest city in Vietnam. I knew very little about Vietnam, let alone Asia, but was excited about this new step in my life nonetheless. All of my friends and relatives had just assumed I would go to Europe, so for me to go to Asia was a big surprise to everyone. Learning about my “experiment,” many of my friends and family believed I would return home shortly after I left – return home to a house in St. Petersburg – to a most familiar life in a beautiful city, but under perpetual gray skies. But my experiment has been delayed and, although I my parents thought this experiment would be short-lived, my “home” has seemed to materialize here in Asia. My notion of “home” has moved several time zones and eight thousand kilometers from dear St. Petersburg. Since my arrival in Krabi I have realized my decision was a great one. Krabi is so full of light, textures, faces, colors, viewpoints, and so much more. Asia, as a whole, has been a beautiful place! The attitude of Asia has been patiently and carefully leading me to love, freedom and harmony. This continent has the ability to completely turn your life upside down, show you another side of life, and another way to look at life. It can be difficult, but if you surrender to its power, it can be a wonderful experience, blasting the mind and opening the heart. My interest in photography began with the interest in men – their personalities, emotions, and moods. So in my work, a lot of portraits. When I look at someone, I wonder – what is he thinking? What dreams does he have? Why does he have such sad eyes? When I take the camera in my hand, a thrill ripples through my body. I have the opportunity to unravel a mystery, to discover something new, to catch some point – something previously hidden, but very important. I see the beauty in others, all different types of beauty.
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Sometimes I need to help my subjects open up by comforting them with words of encouragement. It is very important if I am to learn more about my subjects that they are relaxed and comfortable. Photography for me is about the lifestyle, taste and shapes as well as the diversity of tones and contrasts. Photography offers me a great outlet to pass on what I see and feel to others through my photographs. The desire for freedom, my love of art, and my constant cycle of ideas have culminated in my becoming a photographer. Being from St. Petersburg, I have seen countless outlets and locations for taking spectacular photographs – it was a great place for opening up one’s creativity and development. It was here that my passion for photography was born. I am grateful to my motherland and for the friends who supported my decision to go where I’m happy. Now I am looking for new light and angles for my photos, for new inspirations to drive me but most of all for other artists to learn with. Now I live and work in Krabi, This is my home and source of inspiration. After traveling to different cities and countries in Asia, I wanted to convey the emotions I felt through my pictures. I want to share my passion and encourage other people all over the world – as much as possible – to travel. No material possessions are a substitute for experience. Open your eyes and your interests in life. Take the time for it. Health to you and inexhaustible energy. Love, be loved and happy! Health to you and inexhaustible energy. Love, be loved and happy!
if you have questions or would like to connect with me for a photosession please send me an email at:
artoflady@mail.ru or call me directly at:
06-33-05-38-60
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A Stone’s throw away, TUBKEAK MINI GUIDE
A day’s out on the beach, away from it all and just pure bliss
Tubkeak Beach is located a convenient 20 minutes from downtown Ao Nang. It can easily be reached by motorbike, taxi, or car. The 20 minutes might seem like a little hike when you have Ao Nang beach only a short 10 minute walk from your hotel or villa. Rest assured, the 20 minutes you’ll spend on a bike or car is well worth the trip. Tubkeak Beach has a huge row of large pine trees that enclose the beach and offer visitors nice, natural shading. Although the beach is in the presence of many of the big end 5 star resorts of Krabi, there is still a few local restaurants where you can gorge yourself with fantastic cuisine. The resorts on Tubkeak Beach are Tubkeak Sunset Resort, Tubkeak Boutique Resort, Anyavee Tubkeak Resort and The Amari. Visitors to Tubkeak Beach have full access to the restaurants at any of the above mentioned resorts. The food is a certainly worth the trip – at any of the restaurants, the dining is exquisite and watching the sunset melt below the horizon is truly a sight to remember. We personally recommend you take a trip up the Naga Trek. It is a hiking trail which has its trail head just beyond The Amari resort. This trail head can be easily reached by taking a motorbike past the resorts, continuing on the only road coming through Tubkeak, which ends about one kilometer after The Amari. There is a park ranger present who will take your name prior to embarking on the mountain. Also, there are modest drinks and snacks available at this checkpoint. The trek itself is a highlight for Krabi. One of the must-do activities in the area. Climb to the top (about 600 meters above sea level) and take in the vastness of the landscape. Catch a great snapshot of you and your climbing partner sitting on the rock ledge (the famous photos to get at the top of the mountain). Then climb down and dive into the rich saltine waters of Tubkeak Beach, sip on a margarita from Anyavee Tubkeak Resort and just let the day melt away into night.
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Dairy Hut Farm
by Aleshka Nazarova
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etting zoo, located in Phang Nga, the neighboring province of Krabi, about 100 kilometers from Ao Nang on the way to the island of Phuket. Dairy Hut farm can be seen easily from the road as it is located under a huge rock painting. In the park about 100 animals, such as llamas, alpacas, horses, and camels reside. Some of these species were imported from abroad. Dairy farm is home to a flock of friendly sheep which you and your children can relax and feed. There are different pens for both adult sheep and sound lambs. The adults eat hard pellets and the baby lambs can be fed sweet milk. To communicate, to touch, and to feed the animals is a wonderful way to have a spectacular day with your children. There are also a group of small ponies which are incredibly friendly. If you want to introduce your children to the horses and teach them how to ride, Dairy farm is the perfect place.
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In addition to the animals in the park you can find many sculptures of fairy-tale characters, mini cabins, a fish pond, and a playground with rides as well as a Ferris wheel. The scenery provides for great photography opportunities. The park entrance fee is 80 baht for adults and 40 baht for children. About an hour’s drive to reach the Dairy farm, it is well worth the trip. It’s a little oasis – a true tropical paradise. It all began with a restaurant serving Thai and European cuisine. The restaurant is still in operation today and is one of my favorite places to visit as the food is astounding and the prices cannot be beaten. So make sure that after visiting the zoo, have a bite at the on-site restaurant. Delicious food, fast service, attention to each client. I guarantee you will be satisfied! The restaurant is situated on two floors, and it is located right above the pond. You can dine and view schools of fish and lilies with dragon flies passing by. There are also a number of other attractions on site such as air-conditioned rooms where you can book nights to stay and a banquet hall where you can arrange a holiday for many people. Recently built, there is now a café, just a bit farther over the lake, sporting great views of immense rocky karsts. If you are not hungry, you can enjoy an invigorating coffee with a stunning view from the window of this new cafe. Next to the restaurant is the animal park and it is one of the most popular places among travelers passing through this region. Make the trip, you’ll be sure not to regret it.
Facebook: Dairy Hut Seafood Phang-nga 415,Tham Nam Phut, Mueang Phang-nga District,Phang-nga 82000 tel. 081 979 7355
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UPGRADE FOR JUST 1 THB AS DUSIT THANI KRABI BEACH RESORT CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY!
Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort welcomed its first guest under Dusit Thani on the 1st of July 2015. To celebrate one year of success, the luxury resort is offering an exclusive present to guests booking their stay before 31st July for stays with Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort in July and August 2016 – for only 1 Thai Baht, a guest can upgrade to the next room category. This fantastic offer provides guests a terrific opportunity to experience the ultimate beach escape in Krabi and join in the anniversary celebrations while enjoying the resort’s fantastic location – two large infinity pools and direct access to over 1.8km of the pristine Klong Muang Beach. Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort General Manager Urs Lienhard said, “The past year has been one of transformation, growth, and achievement. Our success has been made possible by the dedication and
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professionalism of the hotel’s team members, our loyal guests who continue to return to our beautiful resort, the wonderful support from Dusit Thani Hotels and Resorts, and our owners, MBK Hotel & Tourism. Looking ahead, I am very excited about a variety of projects in the pipeline which we believe will further enhance our facilities and guest experience.” To book a room or for more information about Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort and this special offer, please visit www.dusitthanikrabi.com, contact the reservations team at dtkr@dusit.com, or call +66 (75) 62 8000. Conditions apply. Prices subject to service charge, vat and government tax. Upgrades are subject to availability. www.krabi-magazine.com
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THA POM Now let us introduce you to a mangrove sanctuary unlike any other; Thapom water canal. A blend of fresh mineral water that seeps out from the depths of a rich blue pond. Flowing outwards to the ocean, mixing itself with the warm salty waters of the ocean as they ebb and flow through the mangrove forests. The national park is located approximately 30 minutes by motorbike from downtown Ao Nang. It is a popular destination among the locals which live close to the park’s entrance. It intends to expand its facilities in the next few years.
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Thapom water canal is an interesting phenomenon – fresh mineral water springs up the middle of a dense jungle collecting in a deep blue pool where trees have fallen creating a truly beautiful sight. The overflowing water for this rich blue pool gurgles out over a line of limestone rocks and eventually opens up into a small canal. As the canal gets closer to the ocean, its riders allowing for the incoming salt water ebbing and flowing with the tide to flow freely into the canal. The mangrove forests that thrive on brackish water have crept inland following this tract of crystal clear freshwater surrounding both banks of the canal. The water has been flowing here for thousands of years and over time has crawled its way out into the open ocean. How the salt and fresh water blend together is what makes this space most special. Typically, when freshwater and saltwater come into contact with one another, they naturally mix together and become brackish (sea water with a lower concentration of salt). But due to the density or possibly some mineral content in the freshwater, when the saltwater and freshwater at Thapom water canal come into contact they form two distinct layers, each keeping their original properties. The saltwater remains below while the freshwater stays on top. This unique phenomenon is called stratification and can be seen in other places in the world, but in Krabi, this is the only known location where you can observe the phenomenon of saltwater and freshwater fish swimming side by side.
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Most of the crystal clean freshwater emanating from the earth is off limits to swim in, but closer to the point where the saltwater is in high concentration, swimming is allowed. A number of locals come down to this wonderful refreshing water to cool off from the heat of the day. The pathways leading throughout Thapom water canal takes you through primary jungle where a number of reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish live, making it a great place for nature lovers. Some of the snakes in the area can be a bit dangerous, but will rarely bite – just don’t venture into the jungle unsupervised. Thapom is a great place to visit by motorbike as it is relatively close to Ao Nang, difficult to get lost, and will take you through some breathtaking viewpoints throughout the countryside. Outside the park entrance area, there are a number of restaurants that cook a range of dishes and serve them daily from 10am-6pm.
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NIGHT CLUBS | LIVE MUSIC | BARS | DANCE
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GREAT FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND ALL YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS, COME AND TAKE LOOK AT THE NUMEROUS TREASURES THE WALKING STREET HAS TO OFFER.
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The new Illumanorah show by PAKA is shining bright into the night. After 3 years of rigorous planning and marketing, the PAKA Showpark has finally opened its doors with the first breathtaking performance this past March titled ‘The Illumanorah.� The theatre is outfitted with hundreds of multi-colored lights, fog machines, lasers and a number of other visual effect tools making it a truly amazing show to witness.
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Located on Pekasam road (about 30 minutes from downtown Ao Nang), it is easily accessible by motorbike or car, but if you feel like taking full advantage of the PAKA SHOW PARK amenities, you may call the operator at: 095-095-5650 to arrange a free van trip. The Illumanorah show is not all there is to keep you and your family busy at The PAKA SHOWPARK. There is also a shopping area featuring both locally made unique handicrafts as well as a variety of goods imported from Bangkok. There is also a full buffet offering a number of traditional Thai dishes, drinks and desserts. The performers you see prancing, jumping and twirling through the air are all from Krabi, but without a true performing arts theatre or school, there are few options for this group to learn and develop their skills as performing artists. The PAKA SHOWPARK enlisted a team of choreographers from Bangkok to train the more than 30 performers. The Illumanorah features a range of acrobatics and visual arts and over 30 cast members. It tells the story of a young girl as she ventures to the south of Thailand. During her travels, she meets a group of locals, who give her a magical crown or “Manohra.� Once she dons the crown, she is whisked into a magical world inspired by her imagination. On this new (inner) adventure, she is introduced to the god of the ocean called the Naga. While with the Naga she meets hundreds of Tiger fish, sea flowers, giant jellyfish, and glowing sea insects which interact with her Manohra, illuminating it and brightening the stage. After her adventure with the ocean and all its beauty, she closes her eyes and is transported to the Himmapan forest, rich in wildlife and mystery.
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In the Himmapan forest, she is surrounded by wild deer, butterflies, birds, and other forest Creatures, all of whom seem to have a sort of reverence for her Manohra, and treat her as the queen of the forest. And so enter the antagonists, a group a hunters who see her infinite beauty and the beauty of the creatures worshiping her, and who decide to capture her and the wondrous forest creatures. They do this with a fervent intensity and cruelty. Hunting the last of the forest creatures, they capturing it with ropes and chains. The once beautiful Himmapan forest is then distorted into a desperate and desolate place. However, rescue is on its way! The Naga (God of the ocean and protector of the land) seeing there to be a gap in the perfect work of the imagination, sets forth to stop the hunters and free the many creatures of Himmapan forest. And so the battle ensues! After an intense fight, the Naga is victorious and the hunters are banished from the forest. The Land is then freed from evil, the girl and fantastical creatures are set free, the girl returns her Manohra, and sent back into the world where she was born. From her experience, she realizes that the Manohra is a sacred piece of the local culture where she visited and should remain there despite its supernatural powers. She then continues her journey as a tourist. The story that is told during the show is a true and accurate one. Not only is it a fantastic performance given by the many talented cast member, it has a message that can be taken to heart. The PAKA SHOWPARK was built in 2015 but the planning for such a performance has been underway for the past 3 years. But that is not all‌ What you see at a PAKA SHOWPARK is only the beginning of what is to come. There are big plans for the future such as a large outdoor amphitheater, and an even larger outdoor shopping area. So take in the greatness that The PAKA SHOWPARK has to offer but brace yourself for what is to come. It will truly be an experience to remember.
To see more information visit their website: www.pakashowpark.com or call them directly: 095-095-5650 Krabi is a wonderful place, full of allure and adventure, but one should think twice when wanting to take parts of this paradise home.
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Krabi is a wonderful place, full of allure and adventure, but one should think twice when wanting to take parts of this paradise home.
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thai talk
Hello (m) / (f)
Sawadee Krap / sawadee kaa
Thank you (m) / (f)
khopoon krap / khopoon kaa
How are you? I’m fine How much is this? What is this? Yes No
Sabai Dee Mai? Sabai Dee A Nee Tao Rai? Nee a Rai? Chai Mai Chai
I can’t speak Thai
Poot Passa Thai Mai Dai
Sorry/Excuse me
Kor Toht
Can you speak English?
Khun Poot Passa Angrit Dai Mai?
I don’t understand
Mai Khao Jai
Do you understand?
Khao Jai Mai?
Help!
Chooey Dooey!
Spicy
Pet
Not spicy Is that tasty? Hot (Temperature)
Mai Pet A Roy Mai? Rawn
Cold
Yen
Water
Naam
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We have built LANTA ANIMAL WELFARE’s Center & our profits support their daily cost? So, come on join the fun Learn, Eat & Drink your hearts out AND FEEL so GOOD
cooking school beach bar & restaurant
The first on the Island. QUALITY - FUNKY & FUN ATMOSPHERE SINCE 2003
HAPPY HOURS 4 - 6:30 pm on our famous cocktails. Supurb Tasting Menu that changes every day! Serving from 5pm.
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9 cozy air-con & fan
KLONG DAO BEACH FRONT - KOH LANTA Closed SUNDAYS Tel: 075 684 590
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COME AND VISIT US! open EVERY DAY: 9.30 - 5 pm
Tours, Doggie Walking, Kitty Cuddles & Adoptions A non-profit Organization
• Keeping the Island safe with spay/neuter & rabies vaccinations. • Treating sick, injured and abused animals. • Please help us to continue this important work, as we don’t get any government support.
We’re in Pra-Ae opposite the school. Tel: 084 304 4331 If it wasn’t for Cooking School we wouldn’t be here. They are 3 km north from us on Klong Dao Beach front.
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SIAM CONTEMPORARY ART SOUVENIRS WITH A MEANING Siam Contemporary Art was founded seven years ago by a young Thai woman from Chiang Mai who wanted to bring the crafts and creations of her hometown to Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta before Siam Contemporary Art was opened had nothing available in terms of Chiang Mai products.
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riginally from Chiang Ma,i Khun Pomee has strong roots in a land full of world class carpenters and wood carvers. Chiang Mai is still rich in mahogany, takien and other strong hardwood trees, offering a great canvas for all kinds of artisanal wood work. Chiang Mai style furniture and architecture is dramatically different from the more basic and simple style of construction and design we find throughout Krabi and Southern Thailand. The style you see prevalent throughout Northern Thailand is reminiscent of a more traditional Thailand we all know from the books and movies; it is called “Lanna style.” The tall vaulted roofs curving upwards to the heavens ending in a dramatic wooden point, the large wooden doors, the carved wooden molding covering floor-wall joints – these are only some of the many common items you can find from Chiang Mai. Table top wood carved items can be seen everywhere and frequently, entire homes are made from locally collected forest hardwood. The local style for Krabi (and southern Thailand) has taken on a new feeling. Some of this is due to the lack of hard wood trees as opposed to rubber and palm trees. Wooden homes have been replaced with concrete ones. But that doesn’t mean the inside of your home or room is comprised of only concrete. Siam Contemporary Art offers a range of items from wooden statues of Buddha, picture frames, floor statues, and much more. Come browse their numerous items on display and find something that would complement your house or home. The items found in Siam Contemporary Art can be placed on tables, stands, hung on walls, and much more. Some items are so large that they can be left alone free standing on floors or staircases.
“There is alway something to compliment you’re house or home” Open daily Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 their shops owner and main importer Khun Pomee is always available to help you find the perfect item. Overseas shipping is available just inquire with the staff to get more details on shipping costs and delivery times. Conatact details: thesiamcontemporary@hotmail.com 089-65-8995
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THANTAREE CLINIC
THE MEDICAL AND AESTHETIC CLINIC WHERE BEAUTY COMES WITH QUALITY Founded by Dr. Thantharee (MD, Msc dermatology). The clinic utilizes all equipment and products with American and Thai FDA approval. • M.D. Faculty of medicine, second class honors, Prince of Songkla University • Fellowship in clinical dermatology, Maefahluang University • MSc. Clinical dermatology, Maefahluang University • Clinical elective program in the department of dermatology and allergology, Jutendo University • Certificate in training course in cosmetic dermatology, Ramathibodi hospital • Certificate of chelation therapy, Chelation Medical Association, Thai (CMAT) • Certificate of advanced botox & filler injection • Certificate of restylane training course, thistle training center • Certificate of attendance in updated trans in facial recontouring, institute of dermatology.
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QsNd Yag laser is a laser procedure in which a beam of light at a specific wavelength is applied to the skin and absorbed by colored pigments in the skin, including melanin and tattoo pigmented So QsNd Yag can be used for removal of brown age spots on the face, chest, arms as well as tattoo removal. It can used to removed dark pigmentation on lips and also give fairness and smoothness to skin
A LITTLE HELP FROM THANTAREE CLINIC TO BE BEAUTIFUL FOREVER • Consultation, diagnosis and treatment of all skin diseases • Hair loss and nail disease • Acne, blemishes and freckles • Facial treatment and detoxification • laser removal of moles, warts and skin growths • Laser resurfacing and brightening • IPL for hair removal • Body tightening and firming • BOTOX, a product of the U.S. • Filler • Threadlift
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Chemical peeling - A treatment technique used to improve and smooth the appearance of the skin. It can cause dead skin to peel off and new smooth newly regenerated skin will appear with less wrinkles and a stronger firmness. Mesotherapy - A minimally invasive procedure that is widely used in Europe and elsewhere. It is the procedure of using microinjections of conventional homeopathic medicines, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. These compounds are highly specified for facial brightening, anti aging, facial lifting and skin firming Infusion - A uniquely, virtually painless, needle free aesthetic procedure by which essential vitamins, minerals and complex amino acids are delivered into the skin Facial masks - A full face mask containing specific nutrients for the skin. It’s main purpose is to provide nourishment your skin needs on the surface After sun facial - a treatment designed specifically for burned, irritated or sensitive skin. It is aimed to treat and soothe the skin which has been irritated from excessive sun exposure. The treatment calms your senses, leaving you in a perfect and relaxed state. We recommend you do a facial treatment by using infusion and a facial detox mask.
Contact details: www.thamthareeclinic.com 875-636-099
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Thailand Visas
YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT THESE DIFFERENT VISAS ARE AND WHO THEY ARE FOR. Transit Visa: Your basic short term visa for those who want to come to Thailand but don’t really want to spend much time. Good for those going to sporting events, sailors who come to port but will leave shortly, anyone who doesn’t wish to stay longer than 30 days. Validity: up to 3 months Duration of stay: 30 days Cost: $35 USD Tourist visa: Your go to visa if you want a taste of Thai culture but aren’t ready to commit to full-on emersion, *note* this visa is typically your stepping stone for other visas or possibly a longer stay. Validity: up to 3 months Duration: 60 days Cost: $40 USD Non-Immigrant Visa: If you are looking to stay for longer in Thailand, Non-Imigrant Visa is the one for you: DIFFERENT TYPES OF VISAS: Type F - in order to conduct official duties Type B - For conducting business/work/SCUBA diving teaching/MUAY THAI teaching or courses Type ED - To study in Thailand, typically for those wishing to study Thai but can also be for those wishing to study English or other subjects. Type M - To work as a film producer, journalist or reporter (with permission from The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Type R - To perform missionary work or other religious activities Type RS - To conduct scientific research or training in a research institute Type EX - To undertake skilled work, or to work as an expert or specialist Type O - To stay with your spouse or family who has a long term Thai visa, or is a Thai national. Good for those who have a Thai wife or husband, or a foreign wife or husband who has a long term visa granted already. Typically all of the above visas have similar parameters: Validity: Single entry - 3 months, multiple entry - up to 1 year Duration: 3 months with the option to extend for 1 additional year if the applicant meets all of the requirements. Cost: $70 USD Do you need more help with visas? Contact punch@krabivisa.com June | 2016
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THE SUNSET ISLAND Koh Lanta consists of two islands, Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Koh Lanta Noi is the smaller of the two and does not have tourist facilities. Visitors travelling by road from the mainland pass through the smaller island on the way to Koh Lanta Yai - the center of it all.
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an Sala Dan village on the north side of the island is Lanta Yai’s commercial center and the pier where visitors arrive on the island. It is a row of shops, seafood restaurants on stilts, dive shops, tour operators, banks, and guest houses that cater to newcomers. The bulk of the Lanta beaches lie along the west coast – hence it’s often referred to as “The Sunset Island” – and can be reached by road. Khao Kwang, Khlong Dao, and Phra Ae have long stretches of white sand facing the Andaman sea, while Khlong Khong, Khlong Nin, and Ba Kan Tiang, and other smaller bays take in more dramatic views and are less crowded for swimming. Ba Kantiang Bay has spectacular crystal-clear seawater, soft white sand, romantic sunsets in utmost privacy. It’s the picture of a postcard, symbolizing a luxe hideaway in Lanta for relaxing in natural surroundings.
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Known as Ban San Kau, this sea gypsy’s settlement is based on south-east Lanta Yai. It is there that an old clan of traditional Chao Ley try to preserve a disappearing way of life in this fast-developing island. Once called Ban Si Raya, Old Town was historically a commercial port for Chinese and Arabic trading boats that sailed between the ports of Phuket, Penang, and Singapore. Today it is a village with a few rows of stilted shop houses and home to an ancient community that was established on the island long ago. It’s a picturesque place dating back 100 years, from the old days of sea trading. Near the shacks along the coast, local fishermen still dock their longtail boats and make for an authentic snapshot of local life.
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L A N T A NAMASTE AT OASIS YOGA
ENJOY FIRE SHOWS AT WHY NOT BAR
SNORKELING AND FISHING AT LANTA DREAM & PARADISE
Yoga is a great way to take back control over your holistic, mental and emotional health and Oasis Yoga is an exceptional place to do so.
Located right on the beach at Kantiang Bay View Resort, the Why Not Bar host live appearances from popular bands in Thailand and hold beach parties about once a month. With a live band every night, fireshows on the beach and great cocktails, there’s a buzz going on there every night.
Looking to discover the beauty of the Andaman Sea in a friendly and easy going atmosphere then look no further than Lanta Dream & Paradise, a company specialized in private snorkeling and fishing trips.
Situated at Klong Dao Beach, Oasis Yoga welcomes you to discover restorative health with laid back island relaxation and a chill seaside attitude. Whether you are a seasoned yoga practioner or want to try your first practice in a unique atmosphere, Farra Williams, a certified yoga instructor, is here to help you develop the tools to take the peace of holistic health home with you. Phone number : +66 (0) 85 115 4067 www.oasisyoga-lanta.com
Fire shows at Why Not Bar are some of the best you will see on the island and are a must see during your stay in Koh Lanta. They normally start after 10pm but if you want a good seat in the bar you will need to get there a little earlier. Just sit, relax and enjoy a laid back atmosphere, great vibe and a very entertaining and welcoming staff. Phone number : +66 (0) 83 644 1333 www.facebook.com/WhyNotBarKohLanta
Aboard authentic longtail boats with a professional team, Lanta Dream & Paradise offers you unique trips with exclusive itineraries by discovering and exploring the heart of Marine National Parks of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Bamboo and so many more. If you want to cut off of the world for a short time you can choose a camping trip program in Koh Rok and Koh Kradan or pass a fishing day on the sea in Koh Haa with Captain Boo. All tours include transfers go and back from your hotel to the boat, Marine National Park entrance fees, snorkeling equipment, Thai buffet, fresh water, fruits, fishing equipment (for the Fishing Trip), camping tents 2/3 people (for the Camping package), life jackets and insurance for passengers. Phone number : +66 (0) 890 999 423/ +66 (0) 861 114 054 / +66 (0) 855 790 178 www.lantalongtailboat.sitew.org
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ACTIVITES SCUBA DIVING AT OK CLUB DIVING CENTER
THAI COOKING CLASSES AT TIME FOR LIME :
HELP LOCAL ANIMALS AT LANTA ANIMAL WELFARE :
If you want to discover scuba diving and the amazing underwater world of Koh Lanta with all its great dive sites and marine life, Ok Club Diving Center will make your dream comes true.
If you are looking to learn how to cook authentic Thai food then you must stop by Time for Lime where cooking classes are conducted in an open-air beachfront cookery school kitchen by the foodie lover Junie Kovacs.
Rated on Tripadvisor as the No 1. Thing to do on Koh Lanta, Lanta Animal Welfare (LAW) is a non-profit organisation working to relieve the suffering of local animals through sterilization, vaccination and medical care.
Junie started Time for Lime out of a love of food. She wanted to give people amazing food experiences on a full-time basis. Her passion for food led her to create a well designed and laid-back atmosphere for people. Her work is known for its crosscultural and disciplinary surprises. She also founded Lanta Animal Welfare out of a love of animals and the profits from Time For Lime goes to LAW.
The rescue center is open daily to visitors who can tour the facilities and meet the animals. Whether you are interested in taking a dog for a stroll on the beach (some of the dogs love to swim) or are happier cudling one of the many affectionate cats, LAW is the place where you can get your furry fix while contributing to a worthwile cause.
Ok Club Diving Center is the opportunity to dive with highly qualified instructors in a very well organised establishment and learn through a friendly and professional approach. The courses and programs are available in english, german, italian, polish, french and russian. The Center offers unique sessions of cave diving, an extreme activity demanding high requirements for equipment configuration and reliability, as well as divers skills, physical condition and mental strength. If your wish is to explore some underwater treasures then opt for safari diving tours and choose between exotic Myanmar, the famous Similan Islands or Komodo Park in Indonesia.
Phone number : +66 (0) 75 68 4590 / +66 (0) 89 967 5017
Phone number : +66 (0) 84 304 4331 www.lantaanimalwelfare.com
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Phone number : +66 (0) 88 019 5640 www.okclubthai.com
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Dining Guide / Koh Lanta
THE CROWN REGGAE BAR | WESTERN 315 Moo 1, Saladan, Koh Lanta
TIDES {LAYANA RESORT & SPA | FINE FUSION 315 Moo 1, Saladan, Koh Lanta
A breathtaking sunset environment serving happy hour cocktails, complimentary snacks, and dinner nightly. Enjoy your evening sitting beachside, in a cabana, a treehouse or on our back deck. The Reggae Bar features weekly fire shows as well as live music on the rocks. Serving traditional Thai and Western cuisine.
A formal restaurant perched on the very edge of the beach overlooking the sea and open to the cooling sea breezes. Guests have the choice of a cool interior venue or an al fresco beachside setting on the deck in front of the restaurant.
Average price: 200+ THB What to Try: Mojito and Fajitas Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: 5:30am - midnight Tel:+ 66 (0) 7562 6999 Website: www.crownlanta.com
Average price: 400-900+ THB What to Try: Healthy Spa Cuisine Menu Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: 6:30am - 10:30am & 11:30am - 6pm Tel: +66 (0)75 607 100 Website: www.layanaresort.com
TIME FOR LIME| THAI & FUSION 72/2 Mo 3, Klong Dao Beach, Saladan. Look for the “lime green” sign. A small, funky un-snobbish place with passion and soul, on the beachfront for over 10 years. Not only a famous professional Cooking School, but also now a well know restaurant that serves a high quality 6 dish Tasting Menu (changes daily) with an extremely good value. They also serve great wine with low prices, and their cocktails are the talk of the town. In the tree top adult-zone you can you can relish the sea, while having a peek at what the cooking school “chefs” are creating down below. What also makes this place unique is that their profit goes to the charity Lanta Animal Welfare. So, while you enjoy wining & dining, you support a great cause too. Average price: 490 THB for 6 dish Tasting menu What to Try: The lemongrass or chili Margarita Free WiFi?: Yes Opening Hours: Happy Hour on cocktails 4 – 6.30pm Tel: +66 (0)75 684 590 Website: www.timeforlime.net
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Serving a mouth-watering a la carte selection of international dishes, as well as traditional Thai fare and seafood specialties all made from the freshest of ingredients.
BEACHCOMBER {LANTA CASTAWAY RESORT | TEXMEX & THAI 299 Moo 2 Phra Ae, Saladan, Koh Lanta.
If you’re searching for a laid-back, yet stylish beach-front dining experience , then Beachcomber is the place for you. The restaurant features a terrific menu selection and is best known for its authentic TEX-MEX dishes. You’ll also want to try the large selection of savory Thai, Western and Seafood BBQ dishes. The open-air restaurant is situated near the beach and there is also plenty of outdoor seating on the beach-front deck and in the garden. You’ll also want to enjoy a before and/or after dinner drink at the beach bar which serves up a wide variety of cocktails and delicious frozen drinks. Average price: 250 - 350THB What to Try: The Tex Mex food Free WiFi?: Bungalow guests only Opening Hours: Daily from 7am - 9pm Tel: +66 (0)75 684 851 Website: www.lantacastaway.com
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Ferry to Mainland
Boat
s to K Ao N oh Jum ,K ang, Raila rabi, Ph iP y, Ph uket hi BAN SALADAN
Koh Lanta Noi
Ferry to Mainland
Crown Lanta Resort Siam Contemporary Art Oasis Yoga
Thanee Law
Time for Lime
Klong Dao Beach Layana Resort & Spa
Mangrove Forest Agrotourism Center longtail boat trips
Lanta Castaway Resort
Phra Ae
Thung Yee Pheng village
Long Beach Lanta Animal Welfare
Ok Club Diving Greek Taveerna
Klong Khong Beach Koh Bubu
Jee Lee village
Klong Tob Beach Rawi Warin Resort
Asa Lanta
Klong Nin Beach
Lanta Old Town Mai Kaew Cave
Pier
Srilanta Resort
Koh Por Tham Seua Cave
Lanta Hospital
Klong Nui Beach
Koh Lanta Yai
Klong Hin Beach The Houben
Baan Waterfall Katiang See
Koh Klang
Pimalai Resort
Ba Kantiang Bay
Koh Lek Ao Nui Bay Klong Jark Bay
National Park Headquarters
Sang Ka U sea gypsy village
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unplug in KOH JUM Geography brought electricity to Koh Jum late in 2009 as the island was in the direct path of the new underwater electric cable connecting Koh Phi Phi to the mainland. Now that Koh Jum is plugged-in, has it lost its reputable character that has attracted intrepid travelers over the past couple of decades?
We are pleased to report that Koh Jum is still as tranquil and laid back as it always has been. In fact, what is most noticeable are the lack of noisy generators found at most of the islands resorts. Folks come to Koh Jum to tune out; the island’s nature and culture dominate the minimal tourist infrastructure. The existing resorts on Koh Jum have their own family run character, ranging from the backpackers’ paradise to luxurious beach villas. Koh Pu Mountain is the dominant geological feature on the island at over 400 meters. It’s a great hike for the adventurous and a vital refuge of native habitat still harboring Asian Pied Hornbills and Burmese pythons. The three villages, Koh Pu, Ting Rai, and Koh Jum are situated on the back side of the island, amongst the mangroves while the resorts are located opposite, facing the open Andaman Sea. This division allows the villagers to remain authentic without a significant tourist infrastructure while the resorts are all located on the beaches. Koh Jum is predominately a large Muslim populated sub-district of Krabi, home to over 1,500 inhabitants. The locals of these villages engage mostly in fishing, rubber cultivation and the local crafts of cloth
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weaving and painting or “batik” as it is known here.
While the north is mountainous, the south is comprised of dense jungle, cashew nut trees, rubber plantations, casuarinas, and nipa-palms. Since all the resorts face west, there are epic sunsets to be had all along the
island. The renowned Koh Jum Lodge is an excellent place to stay for a few days, and has superb views to boot. Access to the island is by longtail taxi boats which leave from the mainland at the port town of Laem Kruat.
Jum using the Krabi-Koh Lanta ferry which stops at two locations on Koh Jum, both of which are offshore so local longtail boats will come from the island to pick up passengers. The lack of any deep ports on the island keep the ferry boats out at sea and almost prevent large masses of tourists from overcrowding the island. Getting here is quite an adventure and this ends up defining the interesting community of resorts and visitors that have made this island their home and the place they return to year after year. Getting to Koh Jum can be very simple or a bit of a nightmare – it all depends on how much you know about it. This is where Krabi magazine can help. We recently took the trip to Koh Jum ourselves and have decided to share the adventure with our readers. There are two ways to get to Koh Jum by passing ferry or longtail boat. The ferries leave from Koh Lanta at 8am and from Krabi at 11am, and both stop as they pass alongside Koh Jum and signal to longtail boats to come and pick up visitors to land ashore at Koh Jum. Koh Phi Phi also has ferries which leave at 2pm and operate on the same principle as above.
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The second way to get to Koh Jum is to go to the port town of Laem Kruat, from where you can catch a longtail boat directly to Koh Jum. This was our favorite of the two methods of travel. If you are driving, it takes about one hour to get from Ao Nang to Laem Kruat. You just head to Tesco Lotus and then continue until you see the large overhead signs which tell you to turn right for “Koh Jam”. This road will lead to the small locality of Laem Kruat, where you will find a large pier with boats going to Koh Jum. If you don’t have transport of your own, you can always catch a blue and yellow “songthaew” – the local buses that have benches in the back. On the side of the “songthaew” will be written – Krabi, Bus Station, Tesco, Big C, Laem Kruat. They are frequent and easy to spot. These buses will leave from all of these locations at intervals throughout the day and will take you directly to the Laem Kruat pier. The pier is a bit misleading. We waited at the end of the pier before realizing the longtail taxis were passing us by and docking at the mainland. We went back and followed our noses along past the shops until we saw a slipway with goods and people being unloaded. It was the second slipway we needed to get to “Moo Too,” the place on Koh Jum we were being collected from. If you know the name of the pier on Koh Jum you need to get to, just ask anyone in this area and they will direct you to the correct boat. We got on and soon were chugging along through the mangroves with a boat full of happy local Muslim women that looked as if they hadn’t changed a bit since 1925. We arrived at Koh Jum just 45 minutes later, paid our 70 baht fare, and were taken by “taxi” (a battered old pickup truck) through the winding dirt track until we reached our destination resort. Give it a go and you will see a different side of Thailand from years gone by. Well worth the experience.
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WHAT DOES the term “ RAI “ MEAN ? A rai is a unit of area, equal to 1 square sen or 1,600 square metres (40 m × 40 m), and is used in measuring land area for a cadastre or cadastral map. Its current size is precisely derived from the metre. The rai equals 4 Ngaan or 400 Tarangwa a.k.a. square wa. Usually used in Thailand, the Rai, the Wah, the Ngaan and the Tarangwa are recognized by the International System. Converting Rai and Wah can be complex and can create legal issues when people do not understand what it is that they are signing at the contract stage. Ensure that you understand what you are buying and how best to deal with this. These are the basics for land conversion in the land measurement system in Thailand. Thailand does not have an Imperial or Metric system. -1 sq. wah = 4 sq. m. 1 acre = 2.471 rai or 43,560 sq. ft. -1 ngan = 100 wah (or 400 sq. m.) 1 hectare = 6.25 rai or 10,000 sq. m. -1 Rai = 4 Ngan (or 1600 sq. m.)
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