JANUARY 2012– ISSUE 73 EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Thomas Gennaro krabimagazine@gmail.com - 089 9085990 SUB- EDITOR: Paul Stretton ART GROUP
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS
Thomas Gennaro – Nattapat Sunthonphuriwat Paul Stretton - Daniel C. Docto – Christian Burmester Marina Ognibene – Stefano Bonasini – Giovanni Sangiorgi Ton Company - Vishal Pawa – Toby Mellin Norm Flach – Ian Owens – The Lanta Retreat
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Welcome to Krabi Krabi Province is considered to be one of the most beautiful regions in a beautiful country. Krabi has it all, from the limestone karsts that characterize the region to worldclass beaches, islands, temples, markets, nightlife and shopping, the list is seemingly endless. Gastronomes will find Krabi a sanctuary of fine dining and lovers of the great outdoors will find plenty to keep them occupied - waterfalls, hot springs, national parks, elephant treks are all on offer and Krabi is also one of the world’s premier destinations for rock climbing and scuba diving. The coral reefs of the Andaman Sea are among the world’s best and the Railay Peninsula attracts climbers from all over the world. This month, we have a veritable smorgasbord of articles and tidbits to whet your appetite for our little corner of paradise. Around Ao Nang, read all about a day out kayaking around the stunning limestone karsts, as well as a piece all about these iconic guardians of the Krabi waters. Keep the blood pumping by reading all about the national sport of Muay Thai by local ex-pat resident and champion fighter Daniel “Doc” Docto, or take a trip to the famous Phi Phi islands for a trek up to a stunning viewpoint that is hard to beat. The abundance of flora and fauna around the Krabi region is of endless fascination, and the omnipresent and almost indestructible Pandanus tree is the focus of this month, along with the incredibly intelligent mangrove. Dipping beneath the surface, the marine life around Krabi is one of the richest you will find anywhere, and one of the most important links in the ecosystem is the often-misunderstood shark. Read the truth about these majestic creatures in a piece written by one of our experienced Divemasters. Children are the future in any culture, and none more than here in Thailand. So much so that we celebrate the younger generation during “Wan Dek, or the National Children’s Day. Get and insight into how important the kids are to Thais and you will soon see why they are always smiling! If you are planning on staying here for a little longer than the standard holiday, then our regular real estate section is just for you. Get all the latest info on retiring to paradise, how to get your foot in the door when looking to buy property, and practical advice on how to keep those bugs and mozzies at bay when you move in. Ever-popular Krabi Magazine is consolidating its new fresh graphic cut and it is successfully distributed all over Thailand in most Asia Books/Bookazine stores, including at the main Thai airports. This helps tourists plan their trip to this province in advance, it makes Krabi an interesting option for potential visitors to the area, and it gives our sponsors a much wider exposure.
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Executive Editor: Thomas Gennaro Sub- Editor: Paul Stretton - paulstretton@me.com Cover designed by: Dayton Designs