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Koh Reat

Po Bay

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Boat Lagoon Marina Royal Phuket Marina

Phuket City

Heroines' Monument

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Phuket Airpark

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Phang-Nga Bay National Park

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Klong Thom

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Contents

NOVEMBER 2009

Regulars Phuket Island map What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) Wi-Fi hot spots around town People profile : Suphaporn Chittmittrapap Things to do in Phuket Social Phuket Health matters : Blood Donations Useful telephone numbers

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Yachts & Yachting Phuket Yacht Club's 40 year anniversary Southeast Asia Pilot : South Koh Yao Noi Yacht charters : Sunsail

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Cars Car sales : Sure Motors Car rentals : Pure Car Rent

Cover photos: Top: White Box restaurant Bottom: Six Senses Spa by Evason Phuket

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Shopping, Dining & Leisure Waste water into power Simon Cabaret Recipe : Chicken Roll Dining Around Phuket Phuket Community Foundation Race Day Unit Cost Averaging Loy Kratong Festival Shopping : Island Furniture What Is Code Sharing?

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Spas & Health The Royal Spa Lemongrass House Sukko Spa Swasana Spa Six Senses Spa Evason Phuket

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Land & Property Villas Aelita AheadAll Phuket Lynx Management Group Villa ONYX Tropical Homes Real Estate Aqua Property St. James Properties Baan Yamu Residences Tropical Properties Phuket Paradise Realestate H3 Digital Smart Homes

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Loy Krathong Festival 2 November @ Phuket Island

Fourth Andaman Phuket Soccer Sevens 21 – 22 November @ FIFA Phuket Tsunami Football Centre

One of the most beautiful festivals that is traditionally on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, which usually falls in November.

Categories are Men’s Open, Masters (Over 35s), and Women. Contact Alain & Tim, Tel: +66 (0)2 990 6881. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.Thai7s.com.

Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour for Women 3 – 8 November @ Karon Beach

Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament 25 – 28 November @ Captain Hook Bar and Grill

The world's top beach volleyball players from over 30 countries play. Contact Geoffrey Rowe, Tel: +66 (0)2 311 3414. Email: geoffrey@ pentanglepromotions.com. Web: www.pentanglepromotions.com.

Prizes go to the team, which earns the most points per kilo, to the teams that catch the largest fish (by weight) in each eligible species and more. Contact Uwe Schittek, Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketinternational-sportfishing-tournament.com.

Phuket Community Foundation Duck Race 7 November @ Canal Village, Phuket Laguna Hundreds – possibly thousands – of yellow rubber ducks will be launched on a stream next to Canal Village in the Laguna Phuket complex. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketcharity.org/contact-us.

Art Men 5 @ Hung Fat's Until November 9 @ Hung Fat's Restaurant Local painters and sculptors show their talents nightly from 7:30pm until 12:30am. Contact John Underwood, Tel: +66 (0)81 968 6529. Email: john@ underwood-phuket.com. Web: www.underwood-phuket.com.

PIWC Anniversary Party ‘20 Years and Still Rocking’ 14 November @ Le Meridien Phuket Resort & Spa

WET and WILD: An Exhibition of Art by Robin Gillow 26 - 27 November @ Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) & 28 November - 5 December @ Kata Beach Resort WET and WILD features the art of local resident Robin Gillow. Her art will be displayed at ACYC on the 26th & 27th from 7 to 9pm and during the King's Cup Regatta at Kata Beach Resort from 12 to 2pm. Contact Robin Gillow, Email: [email protected]. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.

7th Phuket International Soccer Sevens 27 – 28 November @ FIFA Phuket Tsunami Football Centre Categories are Men’s Open, Masters (Over 35s), and Women. Participating teams last year will be given preference. Contact Alain & Tim, Tel: +66 (0)2 990 6881. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.Thai7s.com.

PIWC's annual ball is from 6:30pm. Contact Carole Dux, Tel: +66 (0)76 200730. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.

Phuket King's Cup Regatta 28 November – 5 December @ Kata Beach

The Doulos Visit to Phuket 18 - 27 November @ Makham Bay Over 20 million visitors have been on board the Doulos, a floating book fair, the oldest active ocean-going passenger ship. Web: www.mvdoulos.org.

First sailed in 1987 to celebrate His Majesty the King of Thailand's 60th birthday, the King's Cup is now in its 23rd year. Contact Kae Wattana, Tel: +66 (0)76 273380. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.kingscup.com.

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Chicky Net Phuket

Regular Events Rotary Club of Patong Beach Dinner Out and Family Day on the 3rd at 7pm at Spice Island Restaurant at the Phuket Boat Lagoon. Weekly meeting on the 10th, 17th and 24th at the Aloha Villa Hotel at 7pm. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.

Chicky Net Phuket is a social network for girls of all ages living on Phuket to connect and have fun. From Ladies Muay Thai and Salsa, or picnics and sailing trips, it is all about discovering new things to do and making friends along the way. Email: [email protected] Web: www.chickynet.com.

The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP)

Phuket Yacht Club (PYC), Ao Yon PYC's Club Open Day & Beach BBQ on the 1st is an opportunity to meet with members, sailing, canoe, swim or just relax and enjoy the Cub Beach BBQ. On the 15th, the PYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta begins. PYC's 40th Anniversary Party & Fundraising Event is at Skippers at Royal Phuket Marina. There will be children's entertainment, a buffet dinner, silent auctions, happy hour bar, music and raffle prizes. The event is open to all. Contact Katy, +66 (0)85 215 9185. Email: [email protected]. Or Mark on +66 (0)86 118 6177

Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) The next race in the series, Race 15 is on November 8, Race 16 is on the 22th and ACYC Series Presentation Night is on Friday the 27th. All are welcome to join the racing regardless of experience. Contact Scott Duncanson, Tel: +66 (0)81 892 4992. Email: [email protected]. Web: www. acyc-phuket.com.

The monthly meeting is on October 9th at the Phuket Brewery, opposite Tesco Lotus. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Register for email notifications at Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.

Lighthouse Club Phuket The construction industry networking meeting is on the 18th at the Yorkshire Hotel, Patong at 7 pm. Tel: +66 (0)85 795 2552. Web: www.lighthousebkk.com.

Entertainment – November Choices Live Jazz nightly @ Mom Tri's Oasis Spring Tapas Bar Live jazz trio performing every night from 7pm until 11pm. Enjoy the music from the restaurant and see the band at the tapas bar. Web: www. momtriphuket.com.

Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)

Wednesday Nights @ SALA Phuket

Meet & Greet at Starbuck's Central Festival is on the 12th from 10 to 12am. The monthly lunch is on the 19th at the Vocational College at 11:30am. The annual ball, "20 Years and Still Rocking" is on the 14th at Le Meridien Phuket Resort. Tickets are 3,000 baht per person, which includes dinner, drinks, live music, dancing. Contact Caroline, Tel: +66 (0)87 280 5746 for information and tickets. Web: www.phuketiwc.com. Email: [email protected].

Slow smoked pork ribs, crab corn chowder and bread pudding soufflé Wednesday nights at SALA Phuket. Soulful sax and jazz guitar Rob playing chilled grooves live (every second Wednesday) starts at 7:30pm. Tel: +66 (0)76 338888. Email: [email protected].

British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP)

A live band plays on Saturday night. On the 7th, it's Micro, the famous Thai rock band, and on the 21st a talk show by Eakachai Srivichai. Tel: +66 (0)76 612885-8. Web:www.phuketbrewery.net.

The pub night is held on the first Friday of the month and dinner on the third Thursday from 7pm. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.bbap.org.

Bands @ Phuket Brewery, Phuket City

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

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Astro Boy

Crossing Over

(Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi) Nicolas Cage, Charlize Theron, Donald Sutherland, Bill Nighy, Nathan Lane

(Drama) Harrison Ford, Cliff Curtis, Ashley Judd, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta, Alicia Braga, Alice Eve

Set in futuristic Metro City, the film is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist. Driven by positive ‘blue’ energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny.

Immigrants from around the world enter Los Angeles every day, with hopeful visions of a better life, but little notion of what that life may cost. Their desperate scenarios test the humanity of immigration enforcement officers. In the film writer-director Wayne Kramer explores the allure of the American dream, and the reality that immigrants find, and create, in 21st century L.A.

The Brothers Bloom

Fame

(Adventure, Crime, Drama, Romance) Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rinko Kikuchi, Robbie Coltrane

(Drama, Musical) Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth

The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job - showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world. Welcome to the world where deception is an art and nothing is as it seems.

A re-invention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, ‘Fame’ follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts; a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work.

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Off Phuket Events

Upcoming Events

The 10th Baan Lae Suan Fair 2009

DECEMBER 2009

Until 1 November @ Challenger 1-3, Bangkok

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The fair features home and garden under the theme ‘Conscious Design’ covering activities like the home design contest, a vertical garden contest, and florist and plant contests. Tel: +66 (0)2 422 9999 ext 4120, 4132 - 4135. Web: www.baanlaesuan.com/fair2009/index.asp

Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009, Laguna Phuket Resort, Phuket

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The 5th Tsunami Memorial Day and Lightup Phuket, Loma Public Park, Patong Beach, Phuket

17 - 18

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, The Chedi Hotel and Asia Pacific Superyachts, Phuket

Loi Krathong and Candle Festival

Until 2 November @ Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai The procession will feature a display of krathongs including hanging lanterns, a krathong design contest, a Miss Noppamas beauty contest, a light and sound presentation, firework displays, Sukhothai arts, culture performances, and the celebration of the ‘Dawn of Happiness’. Contact TAT Sukhothai, Tel: +66 (0)55 611196. Web: www.loikrathong.net or www.tourismthailand.org. Surin Elephant Roundup

JANUARY 2010 7 - 10

Phuket Maritime Forum, Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket

15 – 17

Bor Sang Umbrella and Sankampaeng handicraft Festival, Bor Sang village, Chiang Mai

21 - 22 November @ Surin Elephant Show Stadium, Surin Go sightseeing round the town on elephants! Ticket prices: 800, 500, 300 and 40 Baht. Contact Surin Provincial Governor’s Office, Surin Province, Tel & Fax: +66 (0)44 512039 and +66 (0)44 521358.

FEBRUARY 2010

Bangkok Opera: 2nd World Opera Week 2009

3–7

13th Phang Nga Bay Regatta, Phang Nga Bay, Phang Nga

5–7

Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Nong Buak Hat Park, Chiang Mai

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Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony, Koh Kradan, Trang

26 - 27

Phuket International Blues Rock Festival, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort, Karon Beach, Phuket

23 - 29 November @ Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok Opera Week is a celebration of the last symphonies of Beethoven, performed by the Mahler Siam Philharmonic Orchestra. A Boy and a Tiger is an opera by children for adults that is presented by the Bangkok Opera HIV Awareness Project with Siam Philharmonic Orchestra and Fong Naam. Performance dates are: 23 – Ode to Joy; 25-26, La Boheme; 28-29, A Boy and a Tiger. Tel: +66 (0)2 262 3456. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com or email [email protected]. Honda Winter Fest # 4

28 November @ Bonanza Kao-Yai, Pakchong, Nakon Ratchasima Province The winter music festival is set in a beautiful forest setting, and is for those who love good music. Tel: +66 (0)2 262 3456. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com or [email protected]

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

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Feature

HOW ABOUT THAT! The oldest club of any kind on Phuket, Phuket Yacht Club, turns 40 this year – an and is gearing up to celebrate in style at Royal Phuket Marina. Phuket Yacht Club is located in one of the safest and most idyllic bays on the island, Ao Yon on Cape Panwa. The club is reminiscent of days long gone, when expats would laze away a Sunday afternoon over cold beers and varied conversation, undisturbed by jet-skis, mass tourism or… well, anything for that matter. Of course, if lazing isn’t your thing, there is the sailing… The aim of the club – essentially a small boat/dinghy sailing club – is to introduce people to the sport of sailing and encourage others to participate in sailing, club racing and other water activities. The club offers recreational sailing, club racing, boat rental and family day barbeques – as well as racing lessons to children. In co-operation with Topper Sail, a whole range of sail training is also available for children as well as adults. Those ‘in the know’ when it comes to sailing say that people who start out in dinghies make absolutely the best sailors. The club’s community contributions include links with Sunshine Home in Koh Sirey; the club invites the Sunshine children to learn about sailing and participate in free lessons, racing and family days at the club. It is the club’s aim that these children have the opportunity to participate in Optimist racing events around Thailand – and possibly even further afield. The club’s history goes back 40 years and it’s recognised as the oldest yacht club in Thailand. It has always been based in Ao Yon and has always concentrated on teaching sailing and water sports to as many as possible from all walks of life. This year is the club’s 40th birthday and, on Saturday, November 21st from 5.30 pm, Skippers in Royal Phuket Marina

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will be hosting a celebration of four decades of promoting sailing – a celebration that should appeal to all ages. Children’s entertainment, a buffet dinner, silent auctions, happy hour bar, music and raffle prizes from some of Phuket’s most prominent hotels and businesses – not to mention revelers from every walk of life and every part of the island – should make for a party worthy of the occasion. Apart from the celebratory nature of the party, the objective is to raise funds to promote junior and youth sailing on Phuket and to continue the work providing sailing opportunities to underprivileged children. Tickets are at 600 baht for adults and 150 baht for kids. Tickets are available on the day. Just show up and enjoy! If you’re interested in joining the Phuket Yacht Club, please contact call Katy Gooch on 085 2159185 or email [email protected] www.phuketyachtclub.info

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Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : Extract Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (3rd Edition) cruising/sailing guide by Bill O'Leary & Andy Dowden − www.southeastasiapilot.com

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Approaching this anchorage, keep well off the rocky point to the west and set your anchor on the muddy bottom in 4-6 metres. Holding is firm enough that this spot not only offers good overnight protection in the northeast monsoon, but may be used in lighter winds during the southwest season too. There is a small Muslim fishing village on stilts in the northwest corner of the bay. Approach by dinghy using the shallow creek on the west of the bay, and please observe the usual Muslim dress code.

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This small island offers a great daytime anchorage in 8-10 metres off the sandy point to the northeast. Snorkelling and diving are best on the seaward edge of the fringing reef on the northeast side the island. There is also an all-tide access beach on this end of the island. Alternatively, good overnight anchorage can be found anywhere on the West Coast of Koh Yao Yai when the northeast monsoon prevails.

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Univanich Palm Oil PCL, Thailand's leading palm oil plantation company, has set out to achieve new goals in renewable energy. Waste water from three Univanich crushing mills is now treated in Biogas Digesters (featured above). The black dome membrane captures methane biogas, which is produced by a natural process of organic digestion. Gas engine generators are powered by this methane to produce 5.6 Megawatts of electricity, which is sold to the Provincial Electricity Authority, sufficient to power several thousand homes around Krabi Province. John Clendon, Managing Director of Univanich explained that the company set-out to achieve three goals: • To prevent the release of methane biogas which is a potent greenhouse gas • To create Certified Emission Reductions or Carbon Credits under the UN Kyoto Protocol on climate change • To generate electricity from this renewable resource for sale to Thailand's national power grid

Since the success of these projects has attracted world-wide interest, John Clendon called upon Helicam Company to help illustrate Univanich presentations at international climate change and sustainability conferences. First on the list of required photographs Above photos: Power Station & John Clendon with Muo was the company's extensive oil palm plantations and nurseries featured below. The remote piloted helicopter was launched between palm trees to obtain panoramic views of the project areas. The ground base monitor allows Helicam photographer (Muo) to compose his shots while the helicopter is airborne. Once on the ground photographs were selected at the Univanich HQ for use in the company's conference papers, brochures and annual reports. For more information about Univanich or Helicam: www.univanich.com or www.helicam.asia

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Hotspots in Phuket Patong Area Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Absolute Ceylon Pub Jungceylon, Patong Absolute Seapearl Beach Resort Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 341901-10 Andaman Beach Suites Tel: +66 (0)76 341879-83 Amanta House Boutique Hotel Tel: +66 (0)76 290401 Aqua Guesthouse Paradise Complex, +66 (0)76 346142

Little Buddha Guesthouse Nanai Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 296148

Jean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar Rat-U-Thit Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 343024

Cape Panwa Hotel Panwa Cape., Tel: +66 (0)76 391123

Patong Paragon Hotel Prabaramee Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 290555

La Boucherie Restaurant Sawatdirak Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 344581

Deang Plaza Hotel Montri Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 216428

Royal Palm Resortel Tel: +66 (0)76 292510

Molly Malone's Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 292771

Katina Hotel Sakdidej Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 223111

Royal Phawadee Village Sawatdirak Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 345576

Mai Thai Bar Soi Eric, Tel: +66 (0)76 292844

Metropole Hotel Montri Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 215050

Nok & Chicken Sports Bar Patong Condotel, +66 (0)87 895 0620

Summer Breeze Hotel Soi Sansabai, Tel: +66 (0)76 340464

Phi Phi Island Beach Resort Sathoon Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 215014

Rio Music Bar and Grill Tel: +66 (0)76 294191

Safari Beach Hotel Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 341171

Restaurants and Café

Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Tel: +66 (0)76 290468

154 Bakery Phang Nga Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 233333

Scruffy Murphy's Soi Bangla, Tel: +66 (0)76 292590

B2S Central Festival, Tel: +66 (0)76 209073

Starbucks Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 600169-70

Black Canyon Central Festival, Tel: +66 (0)76 249663

Subway Beach Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 349009

Chill Out Ong Sim Phai Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 225797

Thai Basecamp Soi Paradise Inn, Tel: +66 (0)89 822 7921

Coffee Max Ranong Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 258294

Yorkshire Inn Soi Sansabai, Tel: +66 (0)76 340904

Other

Eatzz Dibuk Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 213727

Soi Sunset, Tel: +66 (0)76 344061

Restaurants and Café

Holiday Inn Phuket

Sunrise Diving Rat-U-Thit Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 292050

Juice internet Cafe & Juice Bar Phuket Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 223210

BYD Lofts restaurant Rat-U-Thit Rd., Tel: +66 (0)76 343024-7

Bel Aire Resort Phuket Tel: +66 (0)76 296600 Baan Yin Dee Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-7 Burisari Resort Soi Ruam Jai, Tel: +66 (0)76 292929 Connect Guesthouse Paradise Complex, +66 (0)76 294195

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Feature

Images courtesy of Simon Cabaret

The Folies Bergère, the Crazy Horse Saloon and the Windmill Theatre all became world-famous, based on the irresistible draw of pulchritude, pulsating rhythms and provocative costumes. Of course, they all also had that indefinable something, that ‘Je ne sais quoi’, which set them apart from, and above, the merely tawdry. Welcome to the new boys on the block, at:

SIMON CABARET they’ve got ‘Je ne sais quoi’ by the bucketful. Their website says in describing their top star, that, “She‘s more of a man than you’ll ever be, and even more of a woman.” As so often happens in this Land of Smiles, things aren’t always quite as they appear to be, at first sideways glance. Still don’t get it? OK, let me spell it out for you. All the cast, man and boy, are… well… men and boys. Baldly, they are ladyboys with long locks, lean loins, lingering looks and the longest legs you’ve ever dreamed of – Thailand’s unique, confusing contribution to the notion that the battle of the sexes is a two-cornered fight. However, don’t be put off. If you’re expecting male-voice choirs then you’re in for a disappointment. The Cabaret is situated a little way away from Soi Bangla, the Patong epicentre. The theatre is a big, windowless building that is easy to find, as it’s mainly decorated in a rather violent tint of violet. I met with Khun Richard, the general manager, in the bistro-style bar in front of the theatre, just before the show and asked how and when this phenomenally successful ‘show-business’ business, started out. Samrit and Virat Rouyrin (the man-and wife inspiration for it all) opened the first Simon Cabaret in Pattaya 20 years ago and it was an immediate hit, so when they moved to Phuket two years later and opened up shop in Patong, they were sure that they had a winning formula. Apparently, at this time, nobody else shared their confidence. The ‘Simon’ in Simon Cabaret, by the way, is the owner’s brother. Khun Virat still does all the choreography hands-on, so even though they now employ more than 200 people (of which 80 are performers), and have many other business interests, it’s still very much a family business. The theatre can seat 600 people and is equipped with the latest sound equipment, state-of-the-art lighting effects and smoke and aroma diffusers.

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The house lights dimmed. Then, with a sudden violent clash of cymbals, the stage came alive. This was a riot of coruscating colour, glamour, sequinned gowns and gloriously beautiful, scantily-clad girls and boys, all moving in a fascinating and hypnotic display of the purest symmetry. I really can’t remember most of the detail – I was overwhelmed by the immaculately crafted and captivating celebration of song and dance. I asked Richard if the girls (for simplicity’s sake, let’s ditch the ’nudge nudge, wink wink’ stuff ) were easy to work with. He admitted with a wry smile that, “they could be difficult!”, but was then quick to defend their professionalism, fitness and commitment. They practise for up to four hours a day, he said, and then there are two shows on top, each lasting for an hour-anda-quarter. It can take up to a year to develop some of the routines. Who wouldn’t be difficult? Intrigued, I immediately enquired if I might go backstage and was met with a polite but firm refusal. The media all want to do this he said, but it’s ‘verboten’. It would’ve been rude to insist, but… Whilst Richard and I’d been talking, the bar had become busy. It was a full house he was informed, so while he rushed off to arrange a ticket for me, I wandered around. The crowd was truly international, mostly families, from all corners of the world – a diversity which would be mirrored in the show to come. Vaudeville, it seems, is alive and well. Its allure and magnetism undulled by time, or national differences. I joined the expectant crowd and we found our seats, waiting a few brief minutes while strobes picked out gold and diamond shards on every sharply sculpted and silken surface. The violent violet house colour was now a subtle, shimmering lilac. The ceiling high above was a midnight universe of constantly moving, glittering gems – the charged sense of mounting excitement was tangible. Floor-to-ceiling loudspeakers only murmured, just hinting of their potential for future visceral crescendos.

It would spoil it for you if I were to attempt a blow-by-blow account of each routine. Quite beyond me. Omar Khayyám would have struggled. The costumes, scenery and drops were absolutely breathtaking and each curtain call was performed with mathematical precision from brassy Tina Turner numbers, to a haunting, ethereal and visually sublime Madame Butterfly refrain, that still lives with me. After the show, the cast came outside for a photo-op and I now hoped for a quick interview, but I’d no sooner got up-close-and-personal with Golf, Jeab, and Ai, and asked the key question, “How come your headdresses never fall off?”, when the occasion exploded into a mêlée of posers, poseuses, peacock plumage and Polaroid paparazzi. Reluctantly, I slipped away.

Getting to Simon Cabaret The cabaret is slightly away from the centre of town on Sirirach Road heading towards Karon. If you have your own transport, look out on the right, for an imposing figurehead of a provocatively dressed siren, above a large stainless steel water sculpture. Otherwise, all the taxi and tuk-tuk drivers know it. However, the easiest way is probably just to buy a ticket from your hotel tour desk and this includes complimentary transport to and from the theatre.

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Recipe

Chicken Roll Parma Ham and Chicken Roll Stuffed with goat cheese, tagliatelle with pesto, virgin sauce and Parmesan chips Chicken Roll Ingredients: • 1 chicken breast • 60 gm goat cheese

• 3 slices of thinly sliced Parma ham

Method: Make a pocket in the chicken. Trim the meat to make a square 15 cm by 10 cm. Lay the 3 Parma ham slices on a board and place the chicken square on top. Fill with goat cheese, season and form into a roll. Pan-fry to brown on each side, and place in a 90 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Tagliatelle with pesto Ingredients: • 50 gm tagliatelle, fresh if possible • 2 soup spoonfuls of pine nuts • 10 gm basil • 2 peeled garlic cloves

• 100 ml olive oil • Salt and pepper • 10 gm Parmesan cheese

Method: Crush all the ingredients except for the olive oil in a mortar. Cook the tagliatelle to ‘al dente’. Add the oil slowly, and then the pesto.

Virgin sauce Ingredients: • 1 tomato • 5 cl olive oil

• 2 cl balsamic vinegar • Salt and pepper

Method: Boil the tomato for ten seconds, and immediately cool in cold water. Remove the skin and dice. Mix all the ingredients together.

About Chef Vincent Denayer The Chef, Vincent Denayer, came to Thailand direct from Belgium. His creations rely heavily on the selection of the finest ingredients that Phuket has to offer. Quality and freshness are key. Vincent grew up in Belgium with a passion for food, especially Mediterranean cuisine which he defines as tasty, fresh and healthy. He gained professional experience in many restaurants in Belgium including the one-star Michelin Guide ‘Le Pain et le Vin’ and two-star Michelin Guide restaurants such as ‘La Villa Loraine’ and ‘Le Sea Grill’. He has also owned two restaurants, which he sold when he decided to move to Phuket for a tropical lifestyle. For more information contact: White Box Restaurant Phuket Tel: +66 (0)76 346271 Website: www.whiteboxphuket.com Chef Vincent Denayer

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Around Phuket Baan Rim Pa

Thai

'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it. Baan Rim Pa has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with a reputation stretching much further. It is perched on a cliff, with teak floors and the constant swish of the surf ‘downstairs’. There are some restaurants that just encapsulate the word ‘romantic’ and here, with Tommy Doyle playing classics on his grand piano, the sea breeze and the delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House by the Sea is one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket. Situated on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an ambience second to none and the most spectacular views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is the winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence seven years in succession.

Patong Seafood

International

Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant was the first seafood restaurant to open in the then village-like Patong. It has changed very little from those days except for a major refurbishment after the 2004 tsunami in which major damage was sustained. The restaurant was rebuilt as it was in original Thai style with open dining area and a high circular design ceiling. Only the freshest seafood is brought straight from the boat and market to give you the finest selections, which are on display – chilled and ready to eat. The kitchens at Patong Seafood Restaurant are a place to behold, where their chefs with simply so many years of experience, prepare your seafood and other Thai delicacies to perfection. The first thing that you will notice are the friendly staff. The smiles, the attentiveness and the helpfulness in making your choice are something you will appreciate and you will then know why many visitors and locals come back time and time again to enjoy this real taste of Thailand.

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

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

On the coast road just north of Patong www.baanrimpa.com

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

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Around Phuket Mom Tri's Kitchen

International

Enjoy fine dining in an award winning restaurant set just above the rocks and overlooking Kata Noi Beach. Panoramic sea views combined with the sound of the waves below create a peaceful, sensually indulgent and romantic setting. European favourites and Thai dishes are served either on the open-air terrace, covered patio or Thai sala. An exuberant menu offers delicious creations from talented Executive Chef Sura. Popular dishes include hot crab soufflé, and light and savoy appetiser, tuna carpaccio, Phuket lobster and Angus beef tenderloin. Mom Tri's Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence for three years in a row and has over 350 labels including an extensive organic wine list and 16 wines by the glass. Also enjoy watching the sunset during happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30 and receive 50% discount cocktails and beer. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi, the entrance can easily be found on the hill between Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach.

Sala Bua

International

There are only a certain few select restaurants that can offer an evening of enjoyment with unsurpassed sophistication. A superb cuisine prepared by an award-winning chef, along with warm hospitality in a luxurious but relaxing ambiance, set the stage for an ideal and memorable evening out. With a seating of al fresco and outdoor dining by the sea, and the soft sounds of the musicians, the setting for the discerning diner or those seeking a romantic interlude, is complete. A unique evening at Sala Bua can include an array of culinary delights prepared by Executive Chef Ronnie Macuja who steered Sala Bua into winning a coveted ‘Best Restaurant’ award granted by Thailand Tatler from 2002 to 2007. His superb entrées include the Open Lasagna of Rock Lobster with white truffle mash potato and new season garlic cream and Hoisin Roasted Duck Breast with maple-glazed pears, charred asparagus and cherry-grappa sauce. Sala Bua offers the ultimate in elegant dining providing cuisine that is innovative and unparalleled. With a warm ambience and service, this place to dine provides an extraordinary and unforgettable evening out.

Open daily 06:30-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569

Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 342100 ext 8301

On Kata Noi Beach www.momtriphuket.com

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Mom Tri's Oasis

Mediterranean

Kan Eang@pier

Seafood/Thai

Beachfront dining becomes a whole new experience at this tropical, sophisticated and yet relaxed setting which enjoys gorgeous panoramic sunset views from the restaurants and live music in the tapas bar.

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

Mom Tri’s Oasis introduces a new kind of Mediterranean cuisine to Phuket with tantalizing dishes served in the open air restaurant. Choose lighter fare from the Oasis Spring Tapas Bar or casual beachfront dining at the Oasis On the Sea Restaurant. Tapas include glazed scallops with spinach, feta cheese and sun-dried tomato samosas, and goat cheese and tomato meatballs. For those seeking something light and healthy there is a good selection of generous salads.

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

Oasis On The Sea offers some original dishes such as sea bass baked in a banana leaf and classics including braised lamb shank with sun dried tomato and grain mustard mash. There is also a good selection of vegetarian items.

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

Free wireless internet also makes Oasis a great place to come, relax on the sofa and enjoy some authentic Lavazza coffee.

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

Open daily 10:30-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330423

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

Kata Beach, adjacent to the Boathouse www.momtriphuket.com, [email protected]

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

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Around Phuket The Kamala Restaurant Thai/International

Take a break and enjoy the sea breeze on a hot day in an outdoor or indoor setting with strolling musicians serenading you as you enjoy a wonderful meal. The Kamala Restaurant at the The Print Kamala Resort offers a relaxed and casual dining experience in a stylish setting close to the beach. The resort has a reputation as the perfect hideaway for honeymooners and holidaymakers. What better way to celebrate than by starting with an exotic cocktail created by the bar staff? PS I Love You, a blend of dark rum and amaretto, is an enticing drink that helps set the ambience for a great stay. Choose from the menu of International and Thai food a mix of dishes as the colours and taste combinations are sure to please. The Shrimp on Garlic Toast and Calamari make for well-known Western favourites and the Spare Ribs with a spicy Thai sauce provide a piquant twist. Not to miss are the Kao Pad Talay Sapalot, seafood fried rice served in a pineapple, the Spicy Seafood Salad and Gung Sarong, vermicelli noodles wrapped around deep fried prawns.

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La Boucherie

French/Steaks & Grills

La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located in the Royal Phawadee Village – a sumptuous and quiet boutique resort in Patong. An intimate and relaxed ambience offers a welcome escape from the nearby busy and bustling area. Unwind with a glass of wine at an outdoor table or in airconditioned comfort and enjoy great steaks and French specialities. Appetizers of Beef Carpaccio and Basil and Warm Goat Cheese Salad are delightful delicacies of a perfect combination of meat and cheese with complimentary textures and delicately spiced tastes. The Steak Tartare served with fried potatoes with garlic and butter and vegetables and the Entrecôte with a Bearnaise sauce and a baked potato and vegetables are sure to please.

Try a taste of the exotic in an intimate and warm atmosphere.

A varied menu of wonderful food that includes perfectly cooked steaks and dishes from France is a good reason to stop at La Boucherie. Top it off with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, and you have a restaurant that provides a very pleasant and satisfying experience.

Open daily 06:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0) 76 385396-8 ext 700

Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 344581, +66 (0)81 607 0191

7 km from Patong Beach on Beach Road To Kamala Hill. In front of the Kamala Park. www.printkamalaresort.net/restaurant1.php

Royal Phawadee Village, 3 Sawatdirak Rd., Patong. Free Pickup (Conditions Apply) www.laboucherie-asia.com, [email protected]

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Baluchi

Indian

Baluchi is located in the heart of Patong and in Karon yet the relaxed atmosphere of both restaurants with soft background Indian music, creates a great ambience to relish a hearty meal with your family or to entertain your friends or clients. They take pride in using only authentic and fresh Indian spices, freshly ground in their kitchen and fresh, not frozen, meat. Homemade paneer (cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some of the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. One can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani.

LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar

Thai

LIM’s at Kalim Bay is an elegant custom-designed restaurant and a gallery of bold, very abstract art, built on a tropical hillside garden beside one of Phuket’s few natural rivers. Call it a hidden treasure. LIM’s has special offerings of generous portions that combine interesting textures and tastes. There’s a pomelo salad with shrimp that has a fresh, very clean taste. The slices of marinated duck breast rolled in cucumber are very light and match either the Australian or New Zealand red or white wines offered on the menu. Traditional, popular curries can be found on the menu with large king prawns, chicken or duck and there’s a section for vegetarians.

Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island, serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported from India. Karon is open 15:00 to 23:30 except Saturdays.

Along with NINE Lounge and Bar, this is a restaurant to relax in, to take your time between courses and enjoy the company of your dinner companions. Until now, the pleasure of an evening at LIM’s, a favourite of Thai and expat residents, has spread mostly by discreet word of mouth as the chosen elegant hideaway for the discerning diner. Now the word is out.

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

Open daily 18:30-22:30 (Kitchen, Bar until late) | Tel: +66 (0)76 344834

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

From Kalim Beach Road, enter Soi 7 at Orchid Hotel and drive up the hill for 500 m www.lim-thailand.com

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Around Phuket Casuarina Beach Restaurant & Bar

Thai

If you love palm trees, a setting sun, waves lapping up to the shore and the whisper of the sea breeze through Casuarina trees then you'll be delighted with Dusit Thani's very own Casuarina Beach Restaurant. This casual dining establishment offers interior dining in spacious and elegant surroundings and the perfect beach side setting. Listen to the waves and settle into the pace of the beach. As a local favourite, Casuarinas Beach has acquired a reputation for excellent steaks, fresh seafood, great service and a comprehensive wine list. Enjoy the best US and Australian prime cuts, cooked just the way you like. Indulge in the freshest seafood prepared Thai style, great salads or simply enjoy a drink while watching the beautiful sunset over the Andaman Sea. Fantastic cocktails make every sunset a life time experience. Enjoy predinner drinks or a night cap at Casuarinas Bar in perfect surroundings. Casuarina Beach is also very popular for beach side weddings, private Dinners and Birthday parties.

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Salvatore’s

Italian

Looking for a break from the tourist spots on Phuket’s west coast – and the best pizza on the island? Follow the locals to Salvatore’s, a rustic 'trattoria' in Phuket Town. Salvatore offers traditional Italian cuisine using only the finest fresh ingredients, such as linguini alla bottarga, sea bass in salt crust, gnocchi with fresh sausage and pizza baked in a wood-burning oven. Other specialties are created with local shellfish, like mouth-watering lobster ravioli and fettucini with crab. Start with the bruschetta, with delicately skinned tomatoes and fresh herbs and beef carpaccio with olive oil. The food is prepared under the careful eye of the Sardinian executive chef and owner, Salvatore Cossu, a fixture on Phuket’s restaurant scene for his cooking skills. He personally shops for the vegetables and fish in local markets. The bread is baked daily; the pastas and sausages are home-made. Ask him about daily food specials as well as wine suggestions. Salvatore offers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines. The service is warm and the ambience is friendly. But the real star is the food.

Open daily until 23.30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 362999 ext 7303

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

Within Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay www.dusit.com/dtlp, [email protected]

Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Town. www.wheretoeat-phuket.com

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Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky

Eurasian/Tapas Bar

The new chic modern resort Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings the sophisticated style of city living to the tropical beauty of Phuket Island. Cape Sienna awaits you in our two unique dining venues, both with outstanding service, fine cuisine and views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern! It’s hip! It’s laidback! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas. At Plum Fine Dining, Executive Chef Indrajit Saha offers an exotic experience with tantalizing Oriental dishes and more familiar dishes with a hint of tropical spices. Slip into our sleek décor and treat your palette with fusion cuisine for an unforgettable experience. Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort serves distinctive cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth. Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view… Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon&Wed Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300 Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire's Mile! www.capesienna.com, [email protected]

Da Vinci

Italian

Conceptualisations and ingenuity in the form of Italian cuisine come to Nai Harn! Relish an authentic style of cooking of a diverse array of favourites and new combinations served in a cozy ambiance or savour pizzas in a separate casual seating area by a wood-fired oven. Welcoming tastes and sights abound at Da Vinci with tantalizing temptations served from the kitchen with fresh ingredients as signature items in every dish. The Lasagne Al Forno, home made lasagne layers of pasta made with beef and tomato sauce and the Spaghetti Neri Pomodorini Calamari E/ Gamberi, black spaghetti with tomato, squid and prawn offer unique tastes and texture combinations with the richness of their flavours reflected in the quality of the ingredients. The Scaloppine Al Vino Bianco Con Patate are two appetizing escalopes with white wine served with potatoes were perfectly cooked fillets of pork. For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food. Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574 Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawai www.davinciphuket.com

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Around Phuket Jean Pierre Bar & Restaurant

International

Superb food and warm hospitality that are creatively prepared and generously offered and served in a hip and chic setting are the ingredients that set the stage for a wonderful evening out. This fusion of exquisite and inviting elements provide for a memorable occasion, and is a place that tempts patrons to return again and again. The Large Grilled Prawn with two truffle-based sauces is one delicacy to be savoured. The mushroom condiments were a surprising complement to the prawn with a hint of mint in one offering a unique touch. The Tuna Fillet with spinach ravioli in a Parmesan walnut sauce not only paired different textures and taste combinations but was also a pleasing dish to the eye and the Rack of Lamb and Rib Eye Steak on a bed of mushrooms are ideal partners. A stylish and upscale setting with exquisite food and a warm ambience, make Jean Pierre Bar & Restaurant a place to go to get a taste of that something special.

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Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta

International

Treat yourself to a fine dining occasion that calls for remarkable and fresh ingredients such as ambiance, setting, service and food! Top up these elements with a marina-side venue on the boardwalk of Royal Phuket Marina with a view of luxury yachts and the extraordinary cuisine famous to Mom Tri’s Boathouse Wine & Grill in Kata, but at a much lower price, and these are the makings for an exceptional evening. Mom Tri’s Boathouse Regatta boasts an elegant, modern décor that is representative of yacht racing and regattas with signal flags portholes and other items symbolic of yachting appear on the white walls. Boathouse favourites and new dishes from Maître-Cuisinier de France Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau and Chef Tummanoon of Mom Tri's Boathouse Wine & Grill are on the menu. The cuisine at the Boathouse Regatta is a fusion of seafood and French Mediterranean cuisine with over 200 wines to match. Set sail for a regatta – enjoy the food, wine and the views on the boardwalk!

Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 343024

Open daily 11:00-23:00, Closed Tuesdays | Tel: +66 (0)76 360855

In front of Andaman Beach Suites in Patong www.wheretoeat-phuket.com

Royal Phuket Marina, Thepkrassattri Road, Koh Kaew www.momtriphuket.com

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On The Beach

International

Azur

Mediterranean

Located in an absolute beachfront setting with stunning views over the Andaman Sea, you'll find On The Beach. You cannot select a better location to enjoy the inventive international cuisine created by Chef Sanit and his team of chefs whilst watching the lights of the fishing boats out at sea.

A healthy and fine cuisine, which is the product of the fusion of several cultures in the Mediterranean region, a spectacular indoor and outdoor dining area situated in a grand resort against the backdrop of the inviting waters of the Andaman Sea indicate the makings for an extraordinary dining occasion.

Superb food with welcoming and attentive yet unobtrusive service is the perfect recipe for an unforgettable evening. The restaurant is part of the Karon Beach Resort & Spa, a delightful 4-star property located right on one of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches.

Azur at the Radisson Plaza Resort Phuket Panwa Beach hosts an exquisite evening of superlative Mediterranean cuisine. Tapas and Mezze dishes include Tabouleh, a mouth-watering salad of burghul wheat, chopped scallions, tomatoes and parsley; Dolma, vine leaves filled with rice, vegetables and spices; Hummous, blended garbanzo beans, with tahini, lemon juice, topped with virgin olive oil. Greek style Grilled Lamb Skewers with ’Boureki Haniotiko’, an enticing combination of gratinated baked vegetables with feta cheese, are a succulent main course.

Treat yourself and your loved one to a romantic and sensual evening with a wonderful candlelit dinner and enjoy the food while listening to the sound of the waves. The staff at On the Beach take great pleasure in making your dining experience something that you will savour and remember.

Unsurpassed culinary delights, ambience and location in conjunction with superb service await the discerning diner. Indulge yourself in an adventure!

Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330006-7

Open Thu-Sat 16:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 602500

Located at the southern end of Karon Beach, next to Dino Park Mini G olf. www.katagroup.com/karonbeach

Radisson Plaza Resort Phuket Panwa Beach www.radisson.com/phuketth_plaza

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Around Phuket White Box

Modern Mediterranean/Asian

Baan Yin Dee

Often the ideal dining and nightlife venue has an unsurpassed beachfront setting with views of the Andaman Sea and the setting sun at dusk. Once a house nestled on the beach and known to locals as White Box due to its colour and shape, White Box offers is now a two and a half storey building that holds an outdoor rooftop bar and both an outdoor and air conditioned dining area on the first floor.

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

Superlative dishes such as the Pan Fried Rock Lobster and Foie Gras wth cantaloupe, mango and apple salsa and lavender essence and the Grilled Wagyu Beef Sirloin with grande escolha reduction, figs, plum and mizuna salad are pleasing to the eye and tantalize the taste buds.

The international and fusion flare at BYD come alive in the dishes so delicately prepared and presented. The Nasi Goreng Kampong, the Indonesian style fried rice served with chicken satay and shrimp crackers, topped with a fried egg and a signature dish, KO’s spicy sautéed pasta, a choice of pasta with asparagus, olives, Thai basil pesto sauce, peppers, dry chilli with seafood or chicken.

After dinner, move to the party upstairs and get a taste of Latino, Salsa, Hip-Hop, R&B and more that White Box features on weekend nights. A superlative beachside location with a lively social and nightlife scene, an outstanding cuisine make White Box a venue to frequent.

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

Open daily Mon-Sat 17-01:00, Sun 12-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 346271

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

Past Novotel Resort after Sunset Resort on beach side www.whiteboxrestaurant.com

Muean Ngern Road South end of Patong www.baanyindee.com

Into the Beach

International

Into the Beach's contemporary open kitchen, sail-like roof and sand floor with its seaside location, embrace the philosophy of providing modern luxuries and facilities, while taking exceptional care of the environment. The menu follows Six Senses’ Slow Life concept to promote the natural healthy way of life for body and soul. Slow Life philosophy is based on the balance of acronyms: sustainable, local, organic, wholesome, learning, inspiring, fun, experiences. It promotes a natural healthy way of life for body and soul and is focused on 'wholesome', which is an expression of harmony between all other elements. Slow Life inspires us to live our life to its full potential. Slow Life is a lifestyle way of eating that can make you feel better about yourself. Food concepts include spa cuisine, organic, low carbohydrates, high protein diet, vegetarian, and raw food. Enjoy a new style, right on the beach and Into the Beach. Open daily 11:30-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6 In Rawai, almost immediately opposite the Shell Museum www.sixsenses.com

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Feature

Photos from The Phuket Community Foundation

PCF Race Day: a day of splashing good fun! A fun-filled, action packed afternoon of events is promised on November 7 (easy to remember – just say to yourself, “7-Eleven”), when the Phuket Community Foundation launches its first Race Day at Canal Village and in the lagoon in front.

The fun starts at 2pm. Events will include dragon boat races, kayak races, a home-made raft race, a muay talay competition (boxing while perched on a horizontal pole) and a cardboard box race for kids (last one to sink is the winner). The big event of the afternoon will be the Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race with hundreds, possibly thousands, of little yellow rubber ducks racing down the canal at Canal Village (the technical staff of Laguna Phuket will make the water move specially for the occasion). Each duck will be numbered on its, er, south side, and the holders of tickets corresponding to the numbers of the first six ducks to cross the line will win big prizes totalling around 600,000 baht.

For more information and to enter any of the competitions, visit www.phuketcharity.org/raceday/. To buy tickets for the Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race, visit www.phuketcharity.org/duck/ – there you can buy your duck numbers online, or check out where you can buy duck numbers in Phuket. Facebook members have the chance to get – free – four more ducks for each one they buy. All proceeds from the event will go into the Phuket Community Foundation’s Grant Fund from which donations will be allocated to groups or organisations that have good ideas for improving Phuket. Grant applications will be accepted throughout December with the grants being ing made in January.

These prizes are: Four nights for two in a Banyan Tree spa pool villa with a romantic dinner, a round of golf and full spa treatment; a game fishing trip or luxury cruise for six from Wahoo; three nights for two at Amanpuri; a year’s family membership at the Phuket International Academy’s sports club (opening next April), an original sculpture from industrial artist John Underwood, and an Apple Mac laptop from Phuket International Academy.

There are many fine charities on Phuket doing excellent work in their chosen fields, but there are still many areas of need that are untouched. This is where the PCF plans to make a difference, by allocating funds to those who do not qualify for funding from charities or government agencies, whether it be poverty relief, education, culture or historical support, public safety or public health.

Other charities and community organisations will join in, setting up side stalls with village-fête-type games to keep everyone amused. For kids who know how to kick there will be a Beat the Goalie competition. Not easy – the guy in goal will be Martyn Ware who was once with Tottenham Hotspur and then with Queen’s Park Rangers.

The PCF has already been active in Phuket with its own projects, setting up toy libraries in four schools so far (with more to come), and improving road safety by replacing rear lights on motorcycles – so far ar about 1,000 replacements have been made, making 1,000 families safer on the roads at night.

There will also be a bouncy castle, face painting and balloon animals and a marquee with food and drinks at very reasonable prices. For those who want to get close to the races, Laguna’s fleet of ferries will be available. Across the road, there will be pony rides or kids can meet Laguna’s baby elephant.

For more information contact: The Phuket Community Foundation Website: www.phuketcharity.org Email : [email protected].

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Feature

Unit Cost Averaging Following on from last month, I’d like to tell you more about the benefits of unit cost averaging. According to Forbes magazine, Warren Buffet, the CEO of giant American investment fund Berkshire Hathaway, is the world’s second richest man. He’s made a fortune for himself and his fellow shareholders by investing in the world’s stock markets over many decades. The great stock market crash of 2008 began in September. Many people cringed when Buffet went back into the markets aggressively the following month, well before the markets bottomed in February this year. The point I’m trying to make is that if the world’s most successful investor of all time doesn’t know when the markets have bottomed, then what chance for the rest of us? It’s well-nigh impossible to second guess share price movements, and this is why I’m a keen advocate of unit cost averaging. The so-called drip-feeding approach, investing a little at a time, can be very beneficial whatever the markets are doing. It can make a big difference to the performance of a portfolio, whether it’s a lump sum investment or a regular savings plan generating a pot for retirement, school fees etc. This is how you can benefit from volatility and price fluctuations. Volatility is inherent in equity investing. It’s important for you to realise that market fluctuations are normal and you should therefore be aware of the risks. Fluctuating share prices obviously mean that the unit prices of funds will also fluctuate, thereby impacting on the value of your portfolio. This is where a strategy of regular investing or drip-feeding really pays off. The following example demonstrates what can happen when investing in periods of high volatility.

Unit price (US dollars) 6

Example A: Rising fund unit prices Year

Price

Invested

Units bought

1

USD4.0

USD10,000

2,500.00

2

USD4.5

USD10,000

2,222.00

3

USD5.0

USD10,000

2,000.00

4

USD5.5

USD10,000

1,818.00

5

USD6.0

USD10,000

1,667.00

USD50,000

10,207.00

Totals

Value = 10,207.00 units at USD6 = USD61,242.00

Example B: Fluctuating fund unit prices Year

Price

Invested

Units bought

1

USD4.0

USD10,000

2,500.00

2

USD2.0

USD10,000

5,000.00

3

USD2.5

USD10,000

4,000.00

4

USD1.5

USD10,000

6,666.70

5

USD3.5

USD10,000

2,857.00

USD50,000

21,023.70

Totals

Value = 21,032.70 units at USD3.5 = USD73,582.95 4

Key points • The effect of the fluctuating unit price has meant that Example B has ended up with a higher fund value than in a steadily increasing market. Even though the unit price is actually lower at the end of the example than it is at the start.

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• To reap benefits from stock markets an investor need not necessarily have a large lump sum to invest. • Unit cost averaging holds obvious benefits for investors making regular savings/premiums.

0 1

2

3

4

Years

Example A

Example B

Based on a hypothetical investment of USD10,000 invested on the first day of each year over five years.

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• It is important to consider the risks associated with all types of investment, particularly those associated with equity markets. With the above in mind I think it appropriate to show again how the markets have performed over the recent past. As you can see there have been periods of high volatility. Unit cost averaging has worked during this time to great effect, and no doubt will do so again in the future.

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Feature: Unit Cost Averaging The bigger picture The case for investing in equities Taking into account the effects of any short term volatility, the case for investing in equities remains as strong today as it has ever been for those investors with a long-term investment horizon. Over the last 25 years, an investment in the S&P 500 would have grown to almost 20 times its original value.

Produced in association with BlackRock

George Lindsay is Wealth Manager at Globaleye (Phuket) Co., Ltd., a personal and corporate wealth building service and has 25 years of experience in this industry. Tel: +66 (0)89 868 5143. Email: [email protected]

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Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 236663, +66 (0)76 236056 367/63-64 Yaowaraj Rd., Muang, Phuket 83100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.theroyalspa.com

Spa

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

The Royal Spa and Health Club In the heart of bustling Phuket Town lies a quiet haven of heavenly peace. With the continuous sounds of water, trickling, bubbling and steaming, and with the sweet fruity scents that fill the air, the being is enticed into a flowing stillness of body and mind. The Royal Spa and Health Club is a popular tropical day spa with both locals and visitors alike, which is managed by the Royal Spa Development and Management Company. With an excellent reputation in the spa development industry through its experience and attention to detail, the Royal Spa and Health Club offers a distinctly personal experience. Of the signature treatments, the Royal Stone Therapy is one that is particularly interesting. The Hot Stone massage technique, founded 5000 years ago, uses black volcanic stones, which are heated and placed on the body, producing a profound effect, stilling the mind and easing the body. Unlike many of the high-end spa complexes on the island, which market themselves exclusively to tourists, the reasonable prices and relaxed but professional staff at the Royal Spa, means that many local Thais, as well as tourists, are beginning to use the spa. This has helped to erase the often stiff, and over-formal atmosphere at many of Phuket’s spa resorts, giving the Royal Spa an ambience of authentic relaxation and pleasure. All the therapists working at the Royal Spa have been trained at the in-house 'Phuket Spa Academy', established in 2004, to provide a comprehensive spa training course. The curriculum and assessments provide a measurement of therapist expertise and knowledge within the Thai spa industry. Since then, the Royal Spa Development and Management Company have provided comprehensive and professional spa management, and development programs, for spa retreats throughout Thailand. Their aim is to provide a standard of service and expertise throughout the Thai spa industry, to ensure a high quality of service and standard of treatment, throughout Thailand. It truly offers the ‘one stop services for Thai spa business’ and a quality of relaxed professionalism, rarely found in luxury spa resorts.

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

Some treatments & packages at The Royal Spa

Prices range from 1,200 to 6,500 Baht The Royal Ayurvedic Massage

90 min

Ayurvedic Massage or Abhyanga is a full body massge with medicated oils to balance specific conditions. Hot Stone Massage

90 min

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

4 hrs

The Royal Honey Body Treatment (scrub and wrap) The Royal Experience Massage The Royal Facial Milky Bath

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE AT EVERY BRANCH This Privilege applies to the 12 following locations: The Royal Spa & Health Club, Phuket Town The Royal Spa Ao chalong Villa Resort& Spa, Ao Chalong The Royal Spa Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort, Karon The Royal Spa Karon Seasands Resort & Spa, Karon The Royal Spa The Village Resort & Spa, Karon The Royal Spa The Front Village, Karon The Royal Spa Sugar Palm Resort & Spa, Kata The Royal Spa @ Malisa Villa Suites, Kata The Royal Spa The Beach Boutique House, Kata The Royal Spa Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, Patong The Royal Spa Absolute Patong Ville Resort, Patong The Royal Spa Bel Air Panwa, Rawai

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Bypass Rd.

Location

Tesco Lotus Bangkok Phuket Hospital

Sam Kong Yaowarat Rd.

The Royal Spa

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Khao Rang

To Downtown Vachira Hospital

Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 271233 10/2 Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83100 Website: www.lemongrasshouse.com

Spa

Lemongrass House To visit this home of award-winning spa oils, creams, soaps and so many other exquisite products is a delight. The aromas are enchanting. At Lemongrass, you can enjoy a spa treatment to sample and choose from their huge range, then take home your choice to enjoy at your leisure. They even have a great range of kid’s spa products. Based on his years of experiences at some of the top spas in Southeast Asia, Bobby has developed a full line of healthy skin care products. For example, his hydrating face and body creams have 25 per cent aloe vera, white orchid and cucumber extracts. And he’s developed a revitalizing mineral muscle soak made from Andaman Sea salt crystals, blended with white orchid and chamomile extracts, to help draw out impurities and soothe and revive tense muscles. “People are sensitive to different scents at different times of day. It’s a good idea to get a variety of essential oils and experiment with what smells and feels good to you,” he says. “Our aromatherapy massage and body oils can be either uplifting or calming to the spirit. They’re carefully balanced handblended oils created by adding pure essential oils to nourishing, vitamin E enriched, sweet almond and jojoba base oils. Lemongrass has won many awards, including Condé Nast Hot List 2007, and has been featured in several top magazines, including Time Magazine’s “Best of Asia”. According to Time, “If you want to smell like no one else, try mixing a selection from the more than 90 natural scents at Lemongrass House.”

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

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

Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic farm in Petchaboon province and became interested in the natural healing properties of Thai herbs and spices. “I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many popular Thai foods, as a medicine for stomach disorders and even as a repellent for mosquitoes,” he recalls. Bobby used lemon grass as his signature herb to create a line of essential oils, face and body creams, shower gels and bath crystals, which he and his wife Palita sold at Bangkok’s world-famous Weekend Market. What started, several years ago, as a modest enterprise has blossomed into a successful operation offering over 90 oils and a wide range of body care products through many outlets, as well as supplying many of Thailand’s top resorts and spas with aromatherapy oils. “Our advantage is that we produce the freshest spa products and our stock is never kept longer than three months; using fresh spa products can be likened to eating fresh food rather than processed food.”

Surin Beach

Location To Laguna Hotels

Lemongrass House

PTT Gasoline

To Tha Reua

Cherngtalay To Kamala

To Bypass Rd. To Phuket City

Chalong Lemongrass To Kata House To Rawai

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Spa

Open daily 9:00 – 22:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 263222, +66 (0)76 264533 5/10 Chaofa-West Rd., Thumbon Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Phuket 83100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sukkospa.com

Sukko Cultural Spa Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My first feeling when I stepped through the impressive gates of the Sukko spa was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in traditional Thai style and the spa design, influenced by the ancient Siamese capital, creates a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind. Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My first feeling when I stepped through the impressive gates of the Sukko spa was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in traditional Thai style and the spa design, influenced by the ancient Siamese capital, creates a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind. Chilled out by the soothing background music, my mind was filled with a peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the warm traditional welcome (again from Sukko culture) of the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’ – similar to ‘Loy Kratong’, where the idea is to float away past stresses and wish for luck and joy from that moment on. A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certified Thai Herbalist and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is offered at Sukko, in packages lasting from 2 hours to 4 hours. Each package has a specific purpose and can be selected to suit your lifestyle or the way you feel on the day. These herbal recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be. I was pampered with the ‘All-Soother’ package, a 2 1/2 hour experience that left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This four-treatment combination began with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub was followed by a traditional Thai massage, the pressure applied gently but firmly. "Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?" my therapist asked me from time to time. “Mmm… perfect…” were the only responses that seemed to suit how I felt. My last step, which came all too soon, was the Thai Herb Purifying Facial Treatment, using creams and herbs that left my face feeling smooth and glowing – and even looked good enough to eat! Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique concept: "Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Element". For those who want to exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fitness opportunities, including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self stretching), a traditional Thai exercise or, for something more strenuous, try ‘Muay Thai Chaiya’, a traditional and effective art of selfdefense. Parents who come to Sukko to relax can leave their kids at Suk Zon Kid's Club, where they will enjoy with a variety of fun yet safe activities. Sukko Spa, one of Phuket’s most luxurious spas, is located on Chaofa Road just 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport, 10 minutes from Phuket Town, 30 minutes from Kata or Karon Beach and 20 minutes from Patong Beach. It is creatively designed in a contemporary Thai style, set amongst 15 rai (6 acres) of luxuriously landscaped tropical forest.

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Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa Heaven of Silk

180 min

The particles of Thai silk powder are so small that they can be easily absorbed through the skin, helping to nourish and maintain it completely. This is a four-step treatment with Royal Thai Silk Body Mask, Wild Honey Milk Floral Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Spa and Tea for Time. Relaxing Pleasure

150 min

Steam/Jacuzzi, Serenity Aromatherapy Body Massage, Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time. Scent Lovers

150 min

Steam/Jacuzzi, Herbal Salt Body Scrub, Rose of Love Bath, Sweet Memory Aromatherapy Body Massage, Tea for Time . Luxurious Desire

240 min

Steam/Jacuzzi, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Wild Honey Milk Bath, Jasmine Night Aromatherapy, Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time Morning Glory

Half Day

Let the traditional Thai way of life awaken your senses and bless your soul. Start with a traditional Sukko culture and be welcomed by the ‘Flower Floating Ritual’. Float away past stress and plan for a new bliss, followed by a spa consultation of ‘Love Celebration Package’, a ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ lesson, Herbal Steam and Jacuzzi and a Thai Massage. Then relax with ‘Tea for Time’ and a healthy snack before indulging in the Thai set menu for Longevity (Recommended) at the Suk Savoey restaurant.

Location

Phuket City

To Airport Big-C Central Festival

Chao-fa West Rd. Island Furniture & The Courtyard

To Chalong

Sukko Spa

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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 340138 41 Taweewongse Road, Patong Beach, Phuket Email: [email protected] Website: www.impiana.com

Spa

Swasana Spa Whether you’re suffering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for a slice of tropical relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way to start.

Some treatments & packages at the Swasana Spa Prices range from 2,250 to 7,650 Baht The Royal Swasana

4.5 hrs

The Signature Collection combines the finest of the Swasana Spa treatments: 5 steps, with Jacuzzi, Swasana Salt Scrub, Thai Herbal Wrap, Swasana Massage, Choice of Facial Treatment (Aloe Vera Facial or Rejuvenating Anti-Stress Facial). Princess of the Andaman

3.5 hrs

A must for any discerning visitor to Thailand: Jacuzzi, Coffee Scrub, Aromatherapy Massage, Rejuvenating Anti-Stress facial. Siam Paradise

2 hrs

Perfect for the active at heart and guaranteed to enliven and awaken, with Herbal Steam and Siam Aroma Therapy Massage. Finding a spa in Patong is easy. But if you want first-class tropical treatments in a superb beachfront setting, your choice is very limited. Fortunately, the newly-opened Swasana Spa at Impiana Phuket Cabana Resort & Spa, provides the perfect answer. With two luxurious treatment rooms for couples, complete with private steam room and oversize twin Jacuzzi, one single treatment rooms and two beachfront Thai Massage rooms, Swasana Spa is unique in Patong – blending sublime treatments with a spectacular beachside location. Whether you’re suffering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for a slice of tropical relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way to start. My journey began with a Herbal Steam treatment in the aromatic steam room. Great for cleaning the pores and clearing the mind. Then out of the steam into the warm Jacuzzi for two, sipping a cool ginger tea while nature’s healing power eases away aches and stress. Already beginning to relax, I moved on to the Swasana Salt Scrub, the spa’s signature body treatment. My 2 therapists started with a gentle scrub, using tropical salt and tamarind to remove the dead skin cells, leaving my skin feeling smooth and silky. Gearing up the sense of total relaxation, and gearing down even further my stress levels, I next experienced the signature massage – a combination of Lomi-Lomi and Aromatherapy techniques and principles. Lomi Lomi, also called ‘Loving Hands’, derives from ancient Polynesian massage using long continuous, flowing strokes to get deeply into tired muscles. Aromatherapy, using essential oils to stimulate or relax, is the perfect complement. While my therapists’ hands worked their magic on my body, I felt I had left all my worldly cares and tension behind. Location Patong Beach

To Karon Taweewong Rd.

Soi Bangla

By now in sensory heaven, the Sawasana angels prepared me for a Rejuvenating Anti-Stress Facial. A blend of facial massage with natural creams, this treatment cleansed and rejuvenated my skin and facial muscles. With all my senses heightened, I detected the fragrance of guava fruit – good enough to eat, but alas just one of the natural ingredients in the creams my therapist was using. This one is a must for anyone thinking of having a ‘face lift’!

Impiana Phuket Cabana Swasana Spa To Kalim Club Andaman

Patong

Sawasdirak Rd

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Open daily 9:00 – 20:00 hrs. Tel: +66 (0)76 381010-7 100 Vised Road, Moo 2, Rawai 83130 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sixsenses.com

Spa

Six Senses Spa Our aim is to offer our clients a new kind of spa experience, one that is truly holistic, tailor-made and designed to rejuvenate and energise, and ultimately provide the knowledge, tools and support that is required to create a better quality of life for all. Some treatments & packages at Six Senses Prices range from 2,000 to 10,000 Baht 20% discount for Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle readers The Touch of Beauty Pamper yourself with a touch of beauty, allowing you to indulge in the herbal recipes specifically designed for beauty and vitality. Therapies include body treatments, facial treatments, bath rituals, and hand and foot care. The Touch of Well-Being An integration of body and mind to promote good health and well-being, allowing your to reach a deeper state of relaxation and connect with your own inner-self. The winner of several international awards including the Luxury Travel & Style Magazine, Australia as 10th Place Best Overseas Spa 2009, the luxuriously appointed spa at Evason Phuket Resort & Spa is spread over three floors and sets a new standard in spa design. The Six Senses Spa provides a relaxing and revitalising experience as well as healing treatments and offers a comprehensive menu of signature treatments and specialist practitioner programmes for holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty. Using only natural products including therapeutic quality essential oils as the basis of the aromatherapy skincare products for most of the face and body treatments, skilled therapists create sensory journeys to rejuvenate and balance the senses.

Six Senses Purification Program This programme caters to the needs of today’s educated wellness seeker looking for cleansing toxins and purifying their mind, body and soul to optimize their daily enjoyment of life

The aim of the spa is to offer clients a new kind of spa experience, one that is truly holistic, tailor-made and designed to rejuvenate and energise and ultimately provide the knowledge, tools and support that is required to create a better quality of life for all. It is our mission to deliver spa experiences that are both unique and memorable, and very much beyond expectations. The pyramid of six spheres used to identify Six Senses Spas, represents the philosophy that is fundamental to the human experience whereby the foundation spheres represent the three primary senses of sight, sound and touch. The second level balances upon this foundation by satisfying the more acute senses of taste and smell. The apex sphere symbolizes a sense of elation discovered only by balancing the first five - the unique experience of all senses elevated beyond expectations. Six Senses has created a body temple incorporating the principles of feng shui using fire and water, which delights beyond all expectations. The spa is open and spacious in design, utilising the beautiful outdoors for Asian style treatments and indoor treatment rooms for specialised and signature therapies. Couples treatment rooms with sunken Jacuzzis are available for mini day and day package getaways or a la carte treatments. All guests participate in a health assessment prior to the first treatment so that needs are identified and maximised results are achieved. A great importance is placed on the relaxation element of the spa experience and guests may stay in the spa to enjoy the sauna and herbal steam or rest in grass roofed salas. The Sense Spa endeavours to deliver experiences that are memorable and unique and and that exceed expectations. Discover a range of treatments to choose from and with advice from therapists, find options of body and beauty care, mind and body balancing and juice and herbal remedies.

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Location To Nai Harn

To Kata & Karon

RAWAI

CHALONG CIRCLE

Shell Museum

RAWAI BEACH

To Phuket City Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa

Six Senses Spa

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Villas Aelita Phuket A C C E N T UAT I N G T H E E S S E N C E O F A T R O P I C A L U T O P I A Where could be more convenient than adjacent to the world famous Laguna Resorts. This is a 5-star location with neighbours the Banyan Tree, the Sheraton and its golf courses. It is just 5 minutes to the tranquil white sandy beaches of Layan and Bangtao and with easy access to Phuket International Airport, 15 minutes to the north. A wide range of international shopping, international hospitals and the British International School are also only about 15 minutes away.

The spacious guest bedroom features a private deck area with a lush tropical garden, a substantial walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with a vanity sink and toilet. An indoor shower and an outdoor waterfall shower harmonise with lush tropical landscaped surroundings.

In terms of lifestyle, residents at Villas Aelita will be spoiled for choice, with many local restaurants and pubs, plus golf and many other activities close by.

A covered car port, laundry room, utilities room and storage spaces, will ensure your maximum comfort and will complete this exceptional tropical villa.

An exclusive estate of just seven high quality 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Balinese style pool villas. Each individual villa is being specifically designed and constructed to create the contemporary fusion of western technology with Asian styling.

All villas are air-conditioned and fitted with wardrobes and Western-style kitchen and appliances. Exceptional quality throughout each villa gives that 5-star residence.

The stylish and contemporary floor plan for each villa features a Balinese entrance with stepping stones leading over a lotus pond that provides an appealing access to the formal entrance. Once in the living/dining room, one is immediately struck by the expansive view over the pool, the waterfall and the lush tropical garden. Not only is the view aesthetically pleasing, it allows the villa owner to see instantly what is happening around the villa.

For your convenience and safety, gated access with 24-hour on-site security, garbage removal and pest control, gardening and irrigation and street and garden lighting are included in all common areas.

The living room links to the master bedroom via a glass walkway that has a delightful view over the pool. The spacious master bedroom has a substantial walk-in wardrobe, a private deck at pool level with stepping stones over the deluxe pool to a sala surrounded by water − truly a liaison of luxury to relax with nature. The en-suite bathroom features 'his and hers' vanity sinks, a toilet and an inside waterfall shower. The bathroom floor steps down into the lush tropical garden with a romantic outside shower and bathtub, offering a cozy area with champagne and candles to romantically complete a perfect day in tropical Phuket.

All villas are designed to capture natural light and panoramic mountain views, accentuating the essence of a tropical utopia. A rental management programme yeilding a return of 8% per annum is available for buyers.

For further information contact: John Antony Group Co., Ltd 101/6 Moo3, Thepkrasattri, Thalang, Phuket, 83110 Thailand Tel/Fax: +66 (0)76 512717 Mobile: +66 (0)84 731 1036, +66 (0)85 227 5608 Email: [email protected] Website: www.villas-aelita-phuket.com To Surin Beach

BANGTAO BEACH Srisoontho rn Rd.

To Heroines Monument

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4030 Police Station

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Banyan Tree Golf Court

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People Profile

Suphaporn Chittmittrapap This month we talk to a well-travelled, professionally-qualified business person. Her view of Phuket is well worth hearing. Do you come from Phuket? No, I’m from Bangkok. Why did you decide to set up your business in Phuket? Because of the potential for our business, but we were also attracted by the lifestyle. Could you tell us about your educational background? I’ve got a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, and a master’s degree in law from the U.S.A. What did you do before you started your present company? After graduation, I worked as a law consultant for a finance company for many years. This business, AheadAll, has been going for eight years. How did you start your business? When I returned to Thailand from abroad, I was struck by how many houses and businesses had unsightly security bars on the windows. I recalled that in the States they had none of this, depending rather on automatic alarm systems. I realised that there was a need for security equipment in Thailand that was not being met by the market and so we set out to address it. We target everything from small housing projects to large condominiums and hotels. Why did you call the company ‘AheadAll’? This company is all about using the latest technology and thinking to enhance people’s quality of life. The name, I think, conveys this concept. Our approach can be summarised as providing security, improving lifestyle, saving resources and serving the community. What is your responsibility for your business? I’m the owner and managing director. Who is your idol? My idol is my husband, who is the head of Thailand’s leading law firm. He holds to the highest principles and perceives his responsibility as serving and helping others. How would you describe your approach to business and managing others? First, you can’t expect others to be motivated if you don’t set a good example – a positive role model, if you like. At the same time, it’s important to keep an open mind and be flexible in your thinking. The dynamics of the market are constantly changing and if you don’t adapt, you fail. For example, one of the problems of doing business here is that there is a high and a low season. What works for one, doesn’t necessarily work for the other.

What is your hobby? As I’ve said, I’m passionate about music so I collect music boxes from all the places I have visited. I also practise meditation. What are your plans for the future? I suppose in due course I may retire from my active roles when I’m confident that my personnel are ready and able to act in an entrepreneurial fashion. They deserve the chance.

How do you solve problems and challenges in life and business? Well, business, and life as well I suppose, is all about solving problems. I always try to encourage my staff to think positively, “Every problem has a solution, if you’ll only search it out.” You must be happy in the work you’re doing. After all, you spend more of your waking time at work than at home. Finally, be cooperative and courteous to those around you. Always volunteer to help others whenever you can.

How is Phuket in your view? What do you like and dislike about the island? Phuket has beautiful beaches and mountains, great restaurants and a wonderful relaxed lifestyle. There was a time when I really enjoyed chilling out, in and around Patong. These days, however, I just don’t get the time. The biggest problem on the island is the lack of a decent public transportation service. If you don’t have a car or a motorcycle you can’t go anywhere. For the sake of the general population this problem really has to be addressed.

Could you tell us about your private life and your lifestyle? I’m 42 years old and have four children. The eldest is 16, and is studying in Canada. The other three attend an international school in Bangkok.

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Personally, I like to enjoy the best for everything. I love music and work. I couldn’t live without working. I work six days a week, so evenings and Sundays are devoted to my children. I do enjoy eating out in fine restaurants, and I also enjoy going to concerts. I usually travel abroad every year. On occasion, I’ll organise fund raising events for schools both in Bangkok and elsewhere.

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Where do you stay in Phuket? We have an office on the By-Pass road, but I love to stay in hotels to see how things develop.

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GE Simon 3 Security system has been developed to bring together Intruder, Fire and Panic alarms into one easy to use system using high quality components which ensure zero false alarms and superb reliability and conforms to Security Industry Authority standards.

The GE Simon 3 Smart Wireless system is a very “intelligent” security system and brings you real piece of mind for you and your family with the reliability and support that you would expect from a large international company.

With six user entry passwords, the Simon 3 system can help you to ensure the safety of your family as the system can be programmed to call you if one of your children or an elderly family member has not arrived back home at a predetermined time. This is a great facility for the busy working family and only found in high level security systems. GE Simon 3 Intruder or fire or panic alarms will send phone messages giving details of what and where the alert originated from, allowing a much more intelligent response to the alarm. GE Simon 3 is both attractive in design and easy to install by our qualified and professional engineers. Being wireless, there are no ugly wires and units can be fitted in the most effective locations making for efficient operation. Central Monitoring is available as an option to ensure that your property is watched and cared for if you are away traveling.

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Feature

Images courtesy of Sukko Spa, www.sukkospa.com

Loy Kratong Festival This event is one of the most beautiful and popular festivals in Thailand. It’s traditionally celebrated on the full moon night of the 12th month in the lunar calendar, which usually falls in November. This year it’s on the evening of the 2nd November. During the festival, Thai people will construct a small float from a section of banana tree trunk, decorate it with banana leaves and flowers and add a candle and three sticks of incense. It’s also common practise to include some nail clippings or a few strands of one’s hair, and a small sum of money. The candle and joss sticks are lit and the krathong is floated away on any open stretch of water. As we’re living on an island, this obviously is likely to be the sea. The belief is that this offering to the gods will take away all the bad luck of the past year and thus bring good fortune in the year to come. If you don’t have a banana tree conveniently to hand then many small shops will have ready-made offerings on sale for a few baht. It’s a seasonal cottage industry which is worth supporting. A word of caution, though. In past years, some constructors, in an effort to improve the buoyancy characteristics of their merchandise, took to using polystyrene for the hull. It’s obviously not very ecologically or politically correct to introduce lots of lumps of nonbiodegradable stuff into the seas around us, which, in due course, may return to pollute our beaches. The gods will not be amused. Take care. As we’ve said, the tides are supposed to carry all your bad luck away, so the further the krathong drifts the less likelihood there’s that ill fortune can come back to bite you. A hot tip, if you launch from the sea gypsies’ village in Rawai, with a 20 baht note on board, the village kids playing in the water will ensure that your craft carries a respectable distance. The gods help those who help themselves. The kids, of course, do the same with the 20 baht. As the sun sets and the moon rises above the horizon, the crowds start to gather on all the accessible beaches. Food stalls appear from nowhere and a carnival atmosphere prevails. For those who still need to buy a krathong, last minute stocks will be available. If you’re planning to get there by car it’s a good idea to arrive early, as parking can be a problem alongside the popular

Launching a khom loy.

beaches. On the bigger beaches there may also be organised events like beauty contests, fair games, firework displays and handicraft markets. (See our ‘What’s on’ section). Many people will also make paper lanterns (called khom loy in Thai) which climb into to the sky powered by the heated air from a candle wired inside. This illuminates the canopy at the same time. The sight of hundreds of these tiny flickering points of light climbing into the night sky makes for a delightfully romantic backdrop to the party. If you’re planning to do this, don’t forget to make a wish at the launch – this is the land where wishes come true. Trust me. The origin of the festival goes back to the time of the Sukhothai Kingdom around seven hundred years ago. A lady called lled Noppamas whose beauty was apparently legendary was the chief consort to the king at the time. As a tribute to her er beloved she created the first krathong in the shape of a lotus and presented it to him during the celebration of the festival. ival. His Majesty was so taken with the tribute that he ordered d that the practise should be perpetuated and a tradition on was born. The ladies of today who win the beauty contests will be crowned Miss Noppamas in memoryy of the originator of the custom. Enough history. Loy Krathong is a lighthearted celebration of the end of the monsoon rains and a great excuse for a party. Enjoy.

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Patong, Phuket

6.2m THB/Rai

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW 87 sq.wah (348 sqm) (Nor Sor 3 Gor)

Mai Khao, Phuket

7m THB/Rai

BEACH FRONT 300 Rai (Chanote title)

Namkem, Phang Nga

3m THB/Rai

Chalong, Phuket

GENTLY SLOPING Sea View, Split land for sale from 1/2 to 1 Rai (Chanote title)

Kata, Phuket

44m THB

Layan, Phuket

11.5m THB/Rai

Baan Don, Phuket FLAT LAND 3-0-8.3 Rai (Chanote title)

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9m THB

7.5m THB/Rai

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW Approx. 10-2-0 Rai (Chanote title)

East Coast, Phuket

75m THB/Rai

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW 7-0-57.2 Rai (Chanote title)

East Coast, Phuket

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW 11-2-11 Rai (Chanote title)

60m THB BEACH FRONT 14-3-84 Rai (Nor Sor 3)

from 4m THB/Half Rai

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW 4-0-10 Rai (Nor Sor 3 Gor)

BEACH FRONT 44-3-0 Rai (Chanote title)

Kho Lhoan

Makham Bay

7m THB/Rai

SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW 1-0-37.8 Rai (Chanote title)

Samui

15.6m THB/Rai

BEACH FRONT (FRONTAGE 73 M) 7-2-14 Rai (Chanote title)

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Villa

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The Woodlands Villa

21.5m THB

MA NIK : Lively community of 19 beautiful homes situated along the canal on a serene landscape. The tropical modern villas are well designed and blend nicely with the tropical garden on a 216 to 754 sqm piece of land.

SURIN : A luxurious Thai villa with stunning sea views across Surin and Bangtao Bays. Each of the 4 bedrooms has a sea view and en suite bathrooms. Western kitchen, beautiful courtyard gardens with infinity edge swimming pool.

KOH KAEW : 5-bedroom family pool villa on 776 sqm of land plot and 513 sqm of usable area. Close to the British Curriculum International School, marinas. Just 20 mins from the airport and 10 mins from hospital and shopping.

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AO MAKHAM : A beautifully appointed duplex apartment with 3 bedrooms at Kao Kard Beach. The property shares a pool with just 3 other apartments and is only 100 metres from superb sandy beaches. Term: short and long term.

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3 Bedroooms

from 80,000 THB

CAPE PANWA : 3-4 bedroom villas in a beach front location with unsurpassed ocean views. Shared 18m pool and set in delightful tropical gardens. Peaceful and convenient Cape Panwa location. Term: short and long term.

2 Bedroooms

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from 18,000 THB

KOH KEAW : Nice houses near BCIS area. These are terraced houses over 2 floors with 3 bedrooms, living room / dining room, kitchen, storage room, garden and small gardens front and back. Term: long term only.

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CHALONG : Contemporary Thai style villa 2/3 beds on land of 500 sqm. Practical luxury designed, private, comfortable and secure. Fully equipped Western kitchen, large living area and pool. Just few mins to Chalong Bay and shopping.

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PATONG : Luxury 4-bedroom villa located on a gentle hillside overlooking the Andaman Sea. Four storey villa in a quiet area, modern style with beautiful design and just 5 minutes from Patong Beach.

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RAWAI : Exceptional quality modern style 3-bedroom pool villa with mountain view located in an exclusive community with good road access. Its location is one of the best in Rawai. A few minutes from Rawai Beach.

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80m THB

from 25,000 THB

NAI HARN : Deluxe 2 bed apartment. Bright and airy modern accommodation with a nice view of Nai Harn Lake. The development is situated only a three min walk from the peaceful and unspoiled Nai Harn Beach. Term: short and long term.

4 bedrooms

from 65,000 THB

LAGUNA : A newly finished house near Laguna. Just a few minutes drive from Laguna Phuket and 5 minutes from Bangtao Beach. A single storey pool villa consist of 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, swimming pool. Term: Long term only.

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Villa

9.9m THB

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23m THB

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89m THB

BOAT LAGOON : Three storey townhouse consisting of 3 bedrooms/4 bathrooms. Western kitchen with fully equipped, dining and living area looking out to the water.

PATONG : The villas are located on the hillside above Patong Bay with superb sea views. AW One is a private sanctuary of tropical styled peace and relaxation. The villas are partly furnished, spacious and convenient.

SURIN : A luxurious Thai style villa with absolutely stunning sea views across Surin and Bang Tao Bays, set on a hillside at Ayara Surin. The villa features 4 bedrooms, all with sea view.

Condominium

Condominium

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from 14m THB

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38m THB

KAMALA : This new property is located hillside with stunning ocean views. The beach is just across the road. This complex offers resort style facilities - large swimming pool, club house, and spa. Great for exotic living!

BANGTAO : A minimalist Asian style duplex condominium with a private pool and garden. The Oxygen is a top quality residential project located a short distance to the beach in Bangtao (26 units) and Nai Harn (16 units).

NAI THON : Penthouse with sea view, just a minute's walk from the beach and 10 min from the airport. The newly finished penthouse occupies 2 levels on the third and fourth floor of a low-rise building. Ownership is freehold.

Condominium

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22.5m THB

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KAMALA : Spacious 2-bedroom apartment set on a peaceful hillside with sea views overlooking Kamala Beach. The unit has a very large terrace and full-length sliding glass doors to take full advantage of the stunning view.

MAI KHAO : Luxury condominium apartments, villas and town homes, which offer residents full resort facilities that will include Phuket's first Water Park.

KATA : Luxury condominium located on the west coast, right on the oceanfront, facing stunning and uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea. The site is between Kata & Karon Beach. Excellent holiday homes and villa rentals.

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14.2m THB

KATA : 2-bedroom apartment designed in a contemporary style with emphasis on comfort and tranquility, only two minutes walk to white sandy Kata Beach.

from 14.2m THB

KHAO KHAD : Dheva Buri offers 24 seaview apartments. The project comprises six magnificent 2 storey Thai-Lanna style buildings. Each contains 4 spacious 2 or 3 bedroom apartments and a private swimming pool.

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KARON : Incorporates the best of Thai and Italian design, creating a modern style that reflects the best of the two cultures. The developer sets rigorous standards to ensure the highest quality of the development.

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Villa Onyx is the latest The Two Villas concept in stylish tropical living for modern couples and small families – a concept that gives you privacy and convenience with the freedom to indulge in the resortstyle luxury of a private pool that you can step straight into from your bedroom any time of day or night in the tranquil surroundings of Soi Kokyang near Nai Harn Beach. Villa Onyx is uniquely designed compact yet spacious single-story private pool villa residence. The two-bedroom homes bring together traditional and contemporary elements of design to offer a fresh new concept of ready-to-move-into homes each fully equipped with a built-in kitchen and fitted furniture in each of the bedrooms while the two en-suite bathrooms are fitted out with high-quality furnishings in trendy design. The spacious kitchen space is a pleasure to prepare food and drinks in and is stylishly kitted out with an L-shaped black marble counter top with an electric stove and convector hood fitted into pure white cupboards as part of the open-plan living and dining area where cooking and conversation is fun. Each of the two bedrooms has a stylish en-suite bathroom fitted out in a modern Western style. The master bedroom’s spacious en-suite bathroom has a deep sunken bath that offers a view through the bedroom and out to the pool in the garden beyond. It also has a separate overhead rain shower enclosed in glass. Villa Onyx is air conditioned throughout, with central ventilation in the living area and separate units in each of the bedrooms, allowing you to conserve energy when the bedrooms are not in use. Three-metre high ceilings with ambient lighting add to the feel of opulent spaciousness in the homes, which is also enhanced with the

view of the enclosed tropical garden from the broad sliding-glass doors of the living area that open out onto the wooden veranda and the master bedroom doors that open directly onto the inviting rectangular pool providing a serene ambiance day or night The floor-to-ceiling double glazed doors also allow plenty of natural light into the living area and master bedroom and allow you to open up your home to the elements and make the most of the tropical climate. The quality materials and building standards used for Villa Onyx make for a great investment, which The Two Villas will look after while you’re away. The Two Villas Holiday rental pool and maintenance services also help Villa Onyx owners ensure a return on their investment in a stylish lifestyle. Villa ONYX by Villa ONYX Sales Office Tel: +66 (0)76 289900, +66 (0)81 970 0742-3 Email: [email protected] Website: www.twovillas.com

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Affordable Pool Villas

7m THB

Direct Water Front

from 29m THB

Fabulous Ocean Views

45m THB

SAI YUAN : Uniquely designed compact yet spacious single-storey private pool residences. Two large ensuite bedrooms coupled with a strong rental management program.

KATA : Situated right on the oceanfront on a west facing site offering stunning, uninterrupted sunset views of the Andaman Sea. Every unit has its own infinity swimming pool.

NORTH EAST COAST : Located on a stunning private peninsula on the serene north east coast of Phuket, these villas are built within 50 metres of the sea and have their own unique roof design.

Waterfront Living

A View to Inspire

Walk to the Beach

16.9m THB

KOH KAEW : A truly special apartment from the sought after sold out Phase 1 apartments at Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand's only 5-star marina development. This 2 bedroom apartment has been refitted and is sold fully furnished.

13.9m THB

YAMU : One of the most exclusive addresses on the island, these penthouses and duplex units are stunningly beautiful. Your own private elevator, beautiful seaviews and your own private terrace.

9.5m THB

KATA : Spacious 115 sqm one bedroom Foreign Freehold apartment located a short walk from Kata Noi and Kata Beach. Just reduced for quick sale.

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Studio Apartments

5.8m THB

AQUA PROPERTY GROUP

1 Bed Condos

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7.9-10.9m THB

2 Bed Condos

15.5-18.9m THB

PATONG : Located just 200 m from the beach, these apartments are perfect for a holiday base and provide great ROI. Both come fully furnished. Hurry only two to choose from. Leasehold/freehold.

PATONG : These incredibly stylish apartments are a must see. Completed to a very high standard, they provide great ROI. Three to choose from. Leasehold/freehold.

PATONG : Stunning sea views, 200 m from the beach and modern styling makes these apartments a fantastic investment. Both come fully furnished and ready to move into. Two to choose from, both freehold.

3 Bed Condo

3 Bed Villa

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29.5m THB

PATONG : A lovely apartment, with expansive balcony and stunning sea views, just 200 m from the beach. All the furniture, fixtures and fittings are included in the price. Freehold.

35m THB

PATONG : A stunning villa located in an exclusive area just minutes from 3 beaches. The build quality, fixtures and fittings, plus sea views make this a worthy investment. Freehold/ leasehold.

Our office is opposite Patong Language School and we are open from 09:00 am to 18:00 pm, MonSat. If you are interested in selling, renting or buying a home, land or business, please contact us.

Property Sales : +66 (0)76 612700 ª: +66 (0)84 332 5467 , +66 (0)83 612 6730 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjames-properties.com

St. James Properties

Reduced for Quick Sale! 12.4m THB

New Freehold Condo from 5.4m THB

Flawless, Exquisite! 2 bed

RANG HILL: Here's a bargain for you. A 3 bedroom 4 bathroom Thai-Bali style pool Villa of above average build quality located in the most convenient location on the island yet very quiet & private. Owner is relocating...

BANGTAO : Newly completed and a very attractive investment opportunity located within walking distance to the beach. Great rental potential as well as a holiday retreat. Might we add that the kitchen is amazing?

CHERNG TALAY : Designed by women; need we say more? The attention to detail is remarkable! One of the most thoroughly studied layouts available to date. This development has truly set new standards on quality living.

Found: Priceless Gem! Only 30m THB

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EAST COAST : Lavishly high quality villa with awe-inspiring views at only 5 min to Town! Best of all, its value for money. This house would command 3 times this price on the Western Coast. Private beach access & mooring. A MUST SEE!

KATA : Located on Kata's beach front road, our information center allows you to have all your real estate-related questions answered. Computers and internet have also been made available for your convenience, free of charge.

PHUKET CITY : Do visit us at our booth in Central (2nd floor accross Power Buy), our representatives will happily provide you with all the details on what's available and guide you through the process of investing here.

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Baan Yamu Residences

Baan Yamu Residences is a beautiful low density, exclusive residential community that blends in with the environment and maximizes sea views and privacy. Designed by the same architect as the famous Twinpalms in Surin, Baan Yamu Residences offers a mix of penthouses, condominiums and luxury villas for sale in one of the most sought-after locations in Phuket. Phuket is Thailand's largest tropical island situated in the unspoilt Andaman Sea. The tropical climate creates a lush green paradise that is surrounded by stunning blue seas and views across to beautiful tropical islands. Phuket has some of the best beach in Asia. Ideal for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Five star resorts and hotels, and world class restaurants are all within easy reach. Baan Yamu Residences secluded but convenient location is ideal, being a short drive away from world class golf courses, marinas such as the Royal Phuket Marina and Boat Lagoon, shopping centres, and international standard schools and hospitals. Phuket International Airport is only a 20 minute drive! Other key elements include plenty of natural light and generously landscaped tropical water gardens all within a secure, gated environment. The pier, just 50 metres away from Baan Yamu Residences, serves as your gateway to the spectacular Phang Nga Bay area as well as the world famous Phi Phi Islands. The peaceful idyllic, and breathtaking views over Phang Nga Bay and its convenient but secluded location, make Baan Yamu Residences your private spot in paradise. The design of the residences combines simple, stylish elegance with integration of outside and inside living spaces. While the architecture is contemporary, natural local materials have been used where possible to integrate elements of Thai culture. Twinpalms Management Services delivered to Baan Yamu Residences means complete peace of mind for you and your guests. All residents and guests can enjoy the services provided by the Common Area Plan as standard. This includes general estate maintenance and cleaning, and on-site personal from Twinpalms Management to ensure your stay is enjoyable and trouble free. Opting for the additional Added Benefits and/or the Private Unit Plan gives you and your guests access to a wide range of delivering luxury services such as private room service through to airport transfers.

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As an owner of Baan Yamu Residences, you can choose to put your unit into the optional rental pool helping you to maximise your investment in paradise, which will be marketed and managed by Twinpalms Management. The entire development will be managed by Twinpalms Management, a well know and branded management team, noted for their 5 star services and Twinpalms Resort located at Surin Beach. An optional rental program and management is available for all owners. Phase I: Sold Out Phase II: 16 bay view penthouse with two bedrooms, 32-2 bedroom condominiums, 10-3 bedroom condominiums Phase III: 12 executive villas with spectacular views of Phang Nga Bay, situated on 1,600+ square metre land plots, buyers can custom design their own villa, normally including a 20+ metre infinity pool, 4 metrehigh ceilings in living/ dining areas, extensively covered sea view terraces and ample space for family and friends.

Baan Yamu/Phuket Prime Property Ltd. 171 Moo7 Paklok, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel: +66 (0)76 310507 Fax: +66 (0)76 310509 Mobiles: +66 (0)89 729 4083, +66 (0)87 885 5226 Email: [email protected] Website: www.baanyamu.com

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Condominiums

from 3.7m THB

Sea View Villa

130m THB

Condominium

5.9m THB

PATONG : New resort style apartments adjacent to Jungceylon. 1 and 2 bedrooms condos from 44 to 111 sqm. Open plan living, fully equipped Western kitchen, air cons & balcony, fully furnished. From 85,000 THB/sqm. Foreign freehold!

CAPE PANWA : Land plot of 1,588 sqm, 3 bed/3 bath. Open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, maid's quarter, sitting areas, spacious pool deck, private pool. Fully furnished. High end development with private beach. Full resort style!

PATONG : 85 sqm with 2 bedroom/2 bathroom + toilet. Open plan living, fully equipped Western kitchen, laundry area, aircons & balcony, fully furnished. Common pool on rooftop. 10 min to Patong Beach. Foreign freehold!

Sea View Apartments from 27m THB

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Sea View Apartment

KAMALA : Spacious units from 184 sqm up to 849 sqm incl. private rooftop for penthouses. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms, open plan living, fully equipped modern kitchen, spacious terraces. Private pool available! Full resort style. Opposite beach.

PATONG : Private villa on 800 sqm land. 4 spacious bedrooms, open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, maid's quarters, private pool! Beautiful garden with sala and waterfall. Fully furnished! Close to center.

PATONG : Modern, luxurious apartment with 1 bedroom/1bathroom; open plan living, fully furnished, full sea view, beach front!

Private Pool Villas

Condominium

8m THB

Pool villa on golf course 12.5m THB

PATONG : Modern apartment of 95 sqm, 1 bed/1bath; large open plan living & terrace, open & modern kitchen, fully furnished. Perfect rental potential!! Excellent condition! Common swimming pool. Elevator & 24 hr security.

KATHU : Charming 1 storey villa of 200 sqm; 2 bed/2 bath, open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & storage, fully furnished, private swimming pool, on-site management.

13m THB

CHALONG : 3 bedroom/4 bathroom villas on land of 480/490 sqm. Open plan living and dining, fully equipped Western kitchen, laundry, storage, office area, maid's quarters, private pool, sala, outdoor shower. 8 min to beach.

55m THB

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Bang La Rd.

10.9m THB

Soi Saen Sabai

Jungceylon

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Pool villa

11.9m THB

RAWAI : Modern, 2 storey villa of 362 sqm; 3 bed/3 bath, open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & storage, terraces, out door shower, private swimming pool, nice garden, electric gate. Excellent quality!

Balinese villa

3.9m THB

THALANG : L-shape villa of 100 sqm with 2 bed/2bath; open plan living & kitchen. Garden with space for plunge pool. 24 hr security. Ready to move in!

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Furniture ISLAND FURNITURE The leading supplier and manufacturer of quality furniture for distinctive homes on Phuket since 1997. We supply or manufacture every item to completely furnish your home. We work with international or local designers or directly with clients to create customised furniture from a rough sketch, photograph, or a detailed drawing. MD Siriporn and our staff take particular pride in cooperating with overseas clients who may visit only once or twice prior to arriving to their fully furnished home. With 26 years in the furniture business, Siriporn is well placed to oversee and direct all aspects of the company's operations from sourcing and manufacture to client service. Easy communications with our English speaking staff - telephone, e-mail or fax.

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34.95m THB

3 Bedroom Apartment 19.25m THB

5 Bedroom Villa

55m THB

WEST COAST : A wonderful 4 bed, 5 bath property of nearly 400 sqm of built-in living space with maid's quarters, superb open plan living and dining area and private swimming pool on a sought after gated community on the west coast.

LAYAN : Overlooking Laguna Phuket: Stunning 3 bed, 3 bath apartment with 157 sqm of indoor living space leading on to 4 m wide balconies overlooking 3 pools and gardens with tennis court, BBQ areas, pool bar and putting green.

LAGUNA : In the middle of Laguna Phuket and overlooking a wonderful lake is this magnificent 5 bed, 7 bath luxurious appointed villa with large private pool sala/bar and many extras in the 550 sqm of living space. Must be viewed!

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3 Bedroom Apartment 22.25m THB

3 Bedroom Villa

WEST COAST : 212 sqm of interior plus huge balconies and 3 m high ceilings make this 3 bed, 4 bath apartment a wonderful home or investment. West coast location with excellent facilities and the lowest building density on the Island.

LAGUNA : 3 bed, 3 bath pool and garden villa with wrap-around private pool adjacent to Laguna Village makes this home very special and an outstanding value for money. Great investment opportunity also for those buyers wishing to let out.

WEST COAST : A wonderful detached villa with lovely west coast views and 4 beds, 5 baths plus maids quarters in over 400 sqm of luxurious living space. Gated community of 19 stunning villas with facilities, gardens, sala and private pool.

3 Bedroom Town Home 16.95m THB

4 Bedroom Penthouse

2 Bedroom Apartment

LAGUNA : Duplex semi-detached town home with 165 sqm of indoor living space, 3 bed, 3 bath and 2 balconies in small gated community with communal pool in Laguna Phuket. Ideal for living, holiday home or investment and a bargain.

LAYAN : Over 600 sqm of living space on 2 floors with a roof garden, great views and facilities make this Layan Gardens Penthouse a very unique residence. 4 beds, 6 baths and huge living areas with European kitchen – a dream home.

CAPE PANWA : 2 bed, 2 bath 106 sqm apartment in resort complex on Cape Panwa with direct access from the balcony into the ‘moat’ swimming pool surrounding the building. Completed only 1 month ago and offers outstanding lifestyle.

3 Bedroom Villa

5 Bedroom Pool Villa

3 Bedroom Apartment

17.95m THB

LAYAN : Luna Phuket is a superb development of ten 3 bed, 3 bath garden pool villas in Laguna Phuket close to the fabulous beaches of the famed west coast. Completion in March 2008 and only 3 available make this a superb opportunity.

17.25m THB

44m THB

56m THB

LAYAN : Lakewood Hills is a superb gated community overlooking Bangtao Beach on Phuket’s west coast. This stunning 5 bed, 7 bath estate villa with large private pool and games room is a family home with space and style in abundance.

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Detached Villa

39.95m THB

9.15m THB

20.75 THB

LAYAN : With only 8 apartments still remaining on the newly completed Layan Gardens development now is the time to purchase one of the remaining 3 bed, 3 bath units and enjoy immediate investment returns with financing available if desired.

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Things to do in Phuket Maybe you have just come to Phuket to soak up the sun and relax on the island’s legendary beaches beaches, enjoy the endless choice of restaurants and shop in the local bazaars or in the first class department stores. These days though, we find that visitors are increasingly adventurous and for this reason we at ‘Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle’ have put together a selection of more exotic and unusual activities. Here's things to do in Phuket, the small island that reigns as the tourist capital of South Thailand.

Phuket Butterfly Garden: This is a place of endless educational possibilities. Here you can learn more about the miraculous miniature world of insects and butterflies. Relax in the garden where there are literally thousands of butterflies filling the air or busy seeking pollen among the tropical blooms. Located in Soi Paneung in the Sam Kong area, the garden is a 5-minute drive from Tesco Lotus. Take the road towards Phuket City and it is on the left hand side. There is a large sign indicating the turning. Entrance for children under 10 years is 150 baht, adults and kids over 10 years pay 300 baht. Open daily from 09:00 until 17:00 hours (last admission). For more information ring 0 7621 0861 or visit www.phuketbutterfly.com

View antique buildings: A hundred years ago, Phuket City had a prosperous economy based on tin mining and even back then was an international centre with a large expatriate community of Chinese and Europeans. They built beautiful homes in the style called Sino-Portuguese – terraced townhouses with narrow frontages and accommodations which stretched back from the road. The interiors often include walled gardens and fountains and are beautifully furnished with antiques and Chinese inspired decorations. Rommanee Road is a fine example which has been fully restored. Visit Talang Road, Yaowarat Road and Dibuk Road where these old structures are home to a thriving latter-day community of shops and restaurants. The Provincial Hall, the Phuket Courthouse and the town branch of the Siam City Bank are further examples of architecture from the past.

Join the crowd at the weekend market: The most popular weekend market in Phuket Town is officially called Chao Fa Variety but is universally referred to by its Thai name Talad Tai Rot. There are also bewildering choices – everything from clothes to electronics. The market opens at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays – when it is cooler. Parking can be a problem.

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Social Phuket What WAS on in Phuket Absolute Bangla Suites pre opening party (From left) Amy Lunt, Wife of Bryan Lunt; Bryan Lunt, Chairman, Absolute World Group of Companies; Vladimir Sucevan, CEO, Absolute World Group of Companies; Svetlana Kostromitina, VP of Sales, Absolute World Group of Companies; Barry J. Suvllivan, MD, Siam Asia Pacific Engineering (Thailand) and Stephen Rowe, Genneral Manager, Absolute Real Estate.

Da Vinci Restaurant owners, David Roberts & Mark Norris take a day out with their families and staff on Phuket Raceweek winner Da Vinci Niña David and Leirife Roberts, getting a taste of what’s in store when their new Andaman Cabriolet is delivered.

Mark and Yazuko Norris & kids.

David & Mark with the Da Vinci team.

(From left) Bryan Lunt, Chairman, Absolute World Group of Companies; Thirada Leeyawanich, Director of Absolute Bangla Suites; Wichai Praisa-Ngob, Governor of Phuket; Pongpayome Vasputi, Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. From left (back side) Vladimir Sucevan, CEO, Absolute World Group of Companies; Supachart Ruamsamu, Managing Director, Absolute Resorts and Hotels and Andrew C. Parker, Managing Director – Thailand, Absolute World Group of Companies.

Fun & Breezy Aussie Brunch at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket (From left) Peter Komposch General Manager, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket; Michael R. Ayling, Managing Director, Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Co., Ltd; Ben O’Donoghue, Australia’s celebrity chef, BBC series TV host and food expert; Alexander Mack, Director of Food & Beverages, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket with the refreshing “Bloody Marry Ma Way” – a special drink of the day by Chef Ben.

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Mark with Grenville Fordham of Da Vinci Niña builders, Composite Catamarans.

The Da Vinci team - minus their slick uniforms.

Piling into the dinghy for the trip back ashore.

Da Vinci Restaurant, Nai Harn Tel: +66 (0)76 289574 www.davinciphuket.com Composite Catamarans Co., Ltd. Tel: +66 (0)81 797 9754 www.catamaransailingphuket.com

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Blood Donations The start of the tourist season and the associated influx of visitors to Phuket results in an unfortunate trend – an increase in trauma, accidents and hospital admissions. Hospitals therefore face an increasing need for more supplies of the vital fluid of life, blood. Media announcements calling for urgent blood donations are not new in Phuket, and the hospitals and blood banks regularly ask for donations. It’s just that as the number of foreigners on the island increase, blood supplies, and particularly those blood groups that are rare, become scarce.

Thai donors because for every 1,000 donors, statistically, only three will donate Rh negative blood. That is clearly not enough; particularly when only about 1,000 Thais donate regularly, each month in Phuket.

Your blood is grouped and categorised by its makeup. All of us, Thai and foreigners have a blood group which is A, B, AB or O. This classification is then further defined as either positive or negative; more correctly termed Rh positive or Rh negative.

Foreigners have a much higher incidence of Rh negative blood, at around 16%. So for every 1,000 donors, blood banks would collect about 160 units of blood. The other side of the coin, of course, is that for every 100 foreign accident patients who need blood, 16 of them will require Rh negative blood. With only around 20 foreigners who donate blood regularly each month in Phuket, and the limited number of Rh negative blood collected from the Thai population, the hospitals never have enough stock of this type of blood.

Most Thais, that is 99.7% of the population, have Rh positive blood. It becomes immediately clear that the blood banks in Thailand therefore have extreme difficulty getting Rh negative blood from

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Facts • You can’t give blood from one person to another unless it’s a match. A person with Rh negative blood can’t receive Rh positive blood. • When people donate blood, they usually give one unit, around 500ml. • Many accident patients need many units of blood to survive; some as many as 10-15 units. • Rh negative blood is rare, very rare, not just in Phuket but all over Thailand. • We can’t get Rh negative blood from the Thai population, they don’t have it. • Only a very few foreign people who live in Phuket with Rh negative blood are regular donors. When a foreign patient is admitted to hospital and requires Rh negative blood, stocks can be exhausted quickly and urgent calls are then made through the media to obtain more.

What can, and is being done? Phuket International Hospital maintains a Blood Donors’ Database where we check people’s blood for free at the hospital and record these details, with their contact details. If people already know their blood group, they can enter the information themselves directly on to the website www.phuketinternationalhospital. com. The hospital then makes this database available to other hospitals and the blood bank in Phuket. If blood is then needed, people who are on the database are contacted to make a donation. This saves valuable time and is a life-saving community service. If you’re a foreign resident of Phuket, please get checked for free at the hospital, and become part of the database. If you know that you’re Rh negative, we really do need your details. Please remember that if you’re Rh negative and have an accident, you may need the blood of other donors. As a tourist or visitor to Phuket, you can also donate blood; it can save lives. Blood collection, screening and distribution is performed by the Phuket Regional Blood Centre, and their brand new building and facility is located next to the Phuket Provincial Employment Office at 38/193 Rattanakosin 200 Pee Rd in Phuket town; telephone 076 251178 or mobile 081 413 4004. If you donate, the procedure is carried out according to international standards. No appointment is needed, just turn up and tell the staff you want to donate. You’ll be made very welcome, the process will take about 45 minutes and whilst all blood is greatly appreciated, you’ll be particularly wellreceived if your blood is Rh negative.

Peter Davison is the Manager International Services at Phuket International Hospital. Tel: +66 (0)76 249400. Email: [email protected].

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What Is Code Sharing? People travelling by air these days sometimes find themselves without notification, on a flight with a different number, operated by a company other than that with which they’d booked … it’s called code sharing. This can often cause confusion and even anger, if passengers find themselves on an airline that they consider to be inferior to the one they had chosen. Let’s explain how this circumstance can come about. Code sharing originated in 1990 when Qantas Airways of Australia and American Airlines combined their services, between a number of US and Australian cities. This preceded the formation of airline alliances, which also use code sharing in a very comprehensive way. The first alliance, Star Alliance was started in 1997. Thai Airways International was one of the five founding members, and the only one from Asia. This was followed by Oneworld which included Qantas and American Airways and Skyteam led by KLM-Air France. Most airlines now also have code sharing agreements with other operators. The term ‘code’ is the identifier used in the flight schedule; generally the two character International Air Transport Association (IATA) airline designator code and a flight number.

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For example, Flight XX123 operated by the airline XX, might also be sold by airline YY as YY456, and by airline ZZ as ZZ789. Airlines may participate in a code sharing arrangement for several reasons: 1. Connecting flights. This provides clearer routing for the customer allowing a customer to book travel from point A to C through point B under one carrier's code instead of a booking from point A to B under one code and from point B to C under another. 2. Flights from two airlines that fly the same route. This gives an apparent increase in the frequency of service on the route for both airlines. 3. Perceived service to unserved markets. This allows carriers who do not operate their own aircraft on a given route to gain exposure in the market through display of their flight numbers. Under a code sharing agreement, the airline that actually operates the flight (the one providing the ’plane, the crew and ground handling services) is called the operating carrier and the airlines that sell tickets for that flight but do not actually operate it are called marketing carriers. Most passengers and travel agents prefer flights which provide a direct connection and code sharing gives this impression. It can, however, be annoying for passengers as the Global Distribution Systems (Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo and Worldspan) often do not differentiate between direct flights and code sharing flights. By Alastair Carthew, a Phuket based writer and communications advisor. Email: [email protected]

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Elegant technology to entertain, simplify and enhance your lifestyle.

H3 Digital was founded in 2004 by a family team with a passionate interest in the application of technology in the home. Their Smart Home solutions guarantee the very highest levels of quality in elegant, easy-to-use systems, making it simple for people to enjoy and control their homes. An enviable reputation built on hundreds of successful H3 Digital Smart Home installations throughout Thailand, allows them to exclusively represent the finest home technology available;

Managing Director, Ben Hobbs says “it’s a win-win situation for all those involved, energy efficient technology costs no more than its unfriendly counterpart, saves our clients substantial money and helps preserve the Earth's precious resources”. To ensure that your home is future proof, features only the very best technology and doesn’t waste energy, contact H3 Digital for a consultation.

KNX by Gira The world’s most widely used Smart Home system and the only international standard for home and building control – ISO/IEC 14543-3. Stylish, reliable and powerful are words that only start to describe this stunningly attractive system.

Sonos The Sonos Digital Music System is the first and only multi room digital music system with a wireless, full-color LCD screen controller that lets you play all your digital music, all over your home, and control it all from the palm of your hand.

Nuvo Multi room audio featuring stylish Organic LED keypads and available with special iPod Docks that allow the iPod menu to be seen and used in any room. Nuvo recently introduced the world’s first Energy Star multi room audio system. Going forward, H3 Digital are increasingly involved in promoting energy saving and eco friendly technology. In conjunction with a prominent UK energy efficiency expert, they are designing and installing Smart Home systems to realize up to 60% savings from homeowners' monthly electricity bills.

For further information contact: H3 Digital Co., Ltd 19/7 Moo7 Srisoonthorn Rd. T. Srisoonthorn, A. Thalang, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 (0)76 620116, Mobile: +66 (0)86 266 2786 Email: [email protected]

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