Vol.1 No.8

Maps Diving Tours Things to do Places to go Shopping Accommodation Restaurants and Much, Much More...

Vol.1 No.8 - February 2011 www.facebook.com/theguidephuket

OPEN DAILYLUNCH : 11.30 to 14.30 hoursTEA SET : with simpli�ed menu 14.30 to 18.30 hoursDINNER : 18.30 to 22.30 hours

BLUE ELEPHANT (Governor Mansion)96, Krabi Road, Phuket Town (Previously Pra Phitak Chyn Pracha Mansion) คฤหาสน์พระพิทักษ์ชินประชา Tel. +66 (0) 76 354 355-7 Fax. +66 (0) 76 354 393 E-mail: [email protected] www.blueelephant.com

BLUE ELEPHANT COOKING SCHOOL & RESTAURANT (Bangkok)233, South Sathorn Road, Yaannawa, BangkokTel. +66 (0) 2 673 9353-8 Fax. +66 (0) 2 673 9355 E-mail: [email protected]

OPEN DAILYC h

k Chyn Pracha

Bangkok, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Lyon, Malta, Paris

The world’s biggest and most exclu-sive international custom tailor

Best Price & Highest QualityHOUSE OF CASHMERE & THAI SILK

Don’t waste your precious time looking for small and

inexperienced shops.

READY IN 24 HRS

LADIES1 Suit1 Skirt1 Blouse2 Scaves

GENTS 1 Suit 1 Pant 1 Shirt 3 Ties

Order from US Enjoy Our

Special Fringe Benefit Services

• 30 Years Experience (over 2 Million Satisfied Clients).• Specialize in Italian, English, French and German Design• We Employ 80 top Shanghainese Tailors.• Boss, Uomo, Versace, Kenzo, Laurenzo, Valentino, Yamamoto, Giorgio, Classical Cuts are Our Specialty.• Free Transportation, Free After Sale Service.• Over 20,000 Fabrics, Shades & Colors to Choose From.• Specialize in Ladies Evening and Wedding Gowns.• Personalize Hotel Room Sales and Fitting Service.

Phuket: 26/2 Rat-U-Thit Road, Patong Beach. Tel. 076 345037-9Khao Lak: 12/5 Petchkasem Road, Khuk Khak. Tel. 076 485 105Bangkok: 112 Rajprarob Road, Pratunam, Bangkok. Tel. 02 252 2775E-mail: [email protected]

All From US$129

All From US$129

The wosiv

S

s

ed

,

s

e.,

g

U

The Art of Hand Tailored Elegance

Best PHOUSE OF

Dontim

et: 26/2 Rat-U-Thit Road, Patong Beach. Tel. 076 345037-9PhukeLakKhao : 12/5 Petchkasem Road Khuk Khak Tel 076 485 105

Call personally for safe and free pick-up.076 345037, 076 345038

26/2 ถนนราษฎร์อุทิศ 200 ปี หาดป่าตอง

Phuket’s Coolest Bar and RestaurantCool Cocktails-Cool Cuisine-Cool Sounds-Cool Cruises

14 Moo 5 Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 ThailandFax. +66 (0)76 613831www.serenityphuket.com

Tel. +66 (0)76 371 900E-mail: [email protected]

Phuket’s Coolest Bar and RestaurantCool Cocktails-Cool Cuisine-Cool Sounds-Cool Cruises

14 Moo 5 Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 ThailandFax. +66 (0)76 613831www.serenityphuket.com

Tel. +66 (0)76 371 900E-mail: [email protected]

CoNTeNTS

LiFeSTyLeThe Guide Update 8Saint Valentine’s Day 10Full Moon Brew Work 11The Night Crawler 12Getting to Know... Anthony Lark 16Life’s a Beach 18Shopper’s Delight 22

WATeRSPoRTS & ACTiViTieSHot Activities 14Island’s Golf 20Day Tripper 40Water Sport 42

HoTeLS & ACCoMMoDATioNIn Bed with... The Kee Resort & Spa, Patong 24Hotel Highlights 26

FooD & ReSTAuRANTSIn the Kitchen with...East 88 Beach Lounge 28Restaurant Highlights 30Buffet Bites 34

HeALTH & BeAuTyWhy you need a quality probiotic 36A Natural Boost for Valentine Romance 38

PRoPeRTyProperty Highlights 44Why Not Try Before You Buy? 45

Star Phuket Media & Design Limited Partnership65/573, Moo 2, T. Vichit A. Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel. +66 (0) 76 513 064, Fax: +66 (0) 76 513 016

E-mail: [email protected], www. theguidephuket.com

Managing Director: Punnaporn Eamso Guinault [email protected] Mobile: 089 474 4704Marketing Consultant: Thidarat Jessadanongluk [email protected] Mobile: 081 477 7739Editor: Tom Greene [email protected] Designer: Alek E. [email protected]

MAPSKata, Karon 21

Patong 41

Phuket Island 43

TiMeTABLeThai Airways Timetable 47

Bangkok Airways Timetable 49

The Guide Phuket is an exciting publication aimed at providing tourists and local ex-pats easy access to key information on Phuket. The Guide Phuket will cater to the needs of all, including the most up to date details on places of interest, where to travel, where to stay, where to dine, the best places for entertainment, dining and relaxation, in addition to business services, information and contacts. The Guide Phuket is published monthly and distributed to Bangkok Airways Lounge (Suvanabhumi International Airport and Phutket International Airport), Thai Airways Lounge, Phuket Airport Bus, major resorts in Phuket region, restaurants, spas, travel agent, car rental and cabinet of Phuket Info Center. Please direct all editorial enquiries and contributions to [email protected].

Transport on the Island 46

24

28

11

Photo courtesy of SALA Phuket Resort & Spa

8 / Lifestyle

THe GuiDe uPDATe

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Welcomes New year 2011

Suthikiati Chirathivat (4th from left), Chairman of the Executive Board, Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL), attended a New Year’s Eve celebration which was organised for the guests of the Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. Among others, the party was attended by Mr. Bruno Tonioli, a celebrity from the UK.

White Mas-querade Party at SALA Phuket

SALA Phuket celebrated their New Year’s Eve dinner with a “White Masquerade Party” theme. Guests & staff enjoyed a festive celebration of ‘Deception, Decadence and De-bauchery’. Guests started their evening with SALA’s signature cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres at the beach bar, then eased through NYE tasting menu while DJ Lite laid down soothing tracks from the treetops! Finished off with “ice vodka luges” and booming fireworks to welcome in 2011.

Mom Tri’s Boathouse undergoes Change of ownership.

The Three Dolphins Co., Ltd., which owns and operates world-renowned Trisara, Phuket, has acquired ownership of The Boathouse Phuket including Oasis adjacent to The Boathouse. Khun Narong Pattamasaevi, Executive Chairman of The Three Dolphins assured the new owners are dedicated to continue in the same tradition that has made The Boathouse famous. Rooms and general areas are planned to be upgraded and enhanced without altering the unique at-mosphere The Boathouse has become famous for. Be assured The Boathouse will remain more than just a hotel on the beach and will stay your ‘home away from home’.

Caribbean New year’s eve 31st December 2010 at Serenity Resort

Mercure Patong Welcomes ‘Miss Slovakia 2011’ Contestants

Khun Veeranat Limprasutr (left), General Manager of Mercure Patong Phuket and Mercure Krabi Deevana, re-cently gave a warm welcome to 12 contes-tants of ‘Miss Slovakia 2011’ organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to generate publicity and attract more visi-tors from Slovakia and other countries of Eastern Europe. All contestants will be staying at Mercure Patong during their stay.

New General Manager of Cape Panwa Hotel

Mr. Landgraf graduated from Ho-tel Management School in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1994. A veteran in hotel management, he has been working in the hotel industry in various countries such as Luxembourg, France and Bel-gium before relocating to Thailand. Moreover, with his impressive track record and his fluency in four languag-

es (French, Spanish, German, and English) he will undoubtedly be a major asset as General Manager of Cape Panwa Hotel.

Guests Celebrate New year’s eve at indoChine Surin Beach Club and indoChine Phuket

Lifestyle / 9

Shelldon and FriendsMr. Paul Rochelle, General Manager

of Jungceylon Shopping Center, recently welcomed children to celebrate at “Jungceylon Kids Day” with “Shelldon and friends” an animated cartoon series at The Port Arena, Jungceylon Patong.

White Box 3rd Anniversary with DJ Cut Killer and DJ Kensho

White Box Restaurant, Kalim, cel-ebrated its 3rd Anniversary on 13 January 2011. Guest DJ Cut Killer, the most famous Hip-Hop, R&B and Mash-Up DJ in Eu-rope, worked his magic.

Michelin Star-Chef Jens Jakob Showcases at evason Phuket

The Beachfront Club: A New Global expert on ‘True Beachfront’ Hotels

By certifying ‘qualified’ hotels as ‘true beachfront’ and giving visitors detailed proof of their absolute on-the-beach loca-tions, The Beachfront Club appears set to stir up hotels and booking patterns along the beaches of the world.

For more information visit www.the-beachfrontclub.com

Rom-rawin Clinic Grand opening

K h u n Wipawan Kusuwan, Vice President of Red Cross Phuket Province, presided over the opening of the new Romrawin Clinic Central Festival Phuket welcomed by Khun Kwanruethai Damrongwattanapokin, Managing Director Romrawin Medical Co.,Ltd.

Visiting Michelin-star Chef Jens Jakob leads the culinary team in preparing a gour-met dinner on Bon Island on 5th January 2011 (left). Chef Jens Jakob works his culinary magic at Evason Resort’s ‘Into the Sea’ restaurant on 8th January 2011(right).

Wishes Do Come TrueRenaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

Recently, Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa launched ‘Make Your Wish Campaign’ to cel-ebrate the grand opening of the wonderfully new Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, which offered a very special offer granting 10 very special wishes throughout the month of October.

In the grand opening event to celebrate of the newest place for discovery Mr. Peter Dorney, Man-aging Director of Headline Marketing PTE LTD Re-nault Eurodrive, discov-ered something new for himself. Dressed in white as a practitio-ner of the belief, he has been welcomed by the monks at Ta Reau Temple to eat and pray alongside them and their faith for a day. From left to right: Shawn Tulsi, Marc Antoine

Audibert the owner whitebox Restaurant, Scott Eddy and Vladi KornHard Rock Cafe Phuket

Grand opening and New year’s eve Party

Hard Rock Cafe Phuket held the most memorable Grand Opening and New Year’s Eve Party. The night was rockin’ with two of the biggest Rock Bands in Thailand ‘Hin Lek Fai’ and ‘Y Not 7’ and DJ Joeki & MC Plerny.

10 / Lifestyle

it’s St. Valentine’s Day. You’re on holiday with that ‘special person’. How do you plan to spend this most romantic of days?

Traditionally Valentine’s Day honours a series of ‘Valentines’ who were Christian martyrs. One Valentine in particular was secretly per-

forming marriages at a time when the Roman Emperor Claudius II had enforced a law in which young men were to remain single so that Claudius could improve the condition of his army.

Nowadays, for all budding ‘Romeos & Juliets’ out there, Valentine’s Day is the most important day of the year, a chance to show your love and affec-tion in many ways. A simple “I Love You” with a big hug matters a lot. But this is a special day. Try and express yourself more with candles, flowers and a nice dinner. Dedicate quality time for your sweetheart. For one day stop using Facebook and Twitter, put your phone down and spend time with the one you love.

In Phuket you are spoiled for choice when it comes to romantic locations. There are stunning sunsets to be viewed, beachfront restaurants to be sa-voured and intimate villas to be enjoyed. What about a spa retreat? A can-dlelit dinner of famous Phuket lobster? Star gazing on a private yacht?

For all you love-struck lovebirds out there, however you spend the day, try to make it special and meaningful. If, on the other hand, you

happen to be by yourself then grab a red rose and hand it the per-son closest to you, you never know your luck!

SaintValentine’s

Day

Lifestyle / 11

There is a trend growing in Asia. Throughout Japan, Singapore and

now Thailand micro-brew-eries are gaining in popular-ity. These small ‘brewpubs’ make all of their own beer on site, most of them only brew generic German style beer, a few though are starting to mix certain Asian ingredients to provide unique and interest-ing flavours for their beers and the first micro-brewery in Thailand to do this has just opened its doors in Phuket; Full Moon Brew Work is the first micro-brewery to use the same techniques as its Euro-pean counterparts, whilst in-corporating local Asian ingre-dients as well.

Recently opened Full Moon Brew Work is located in The Port area of Jungceylon Shopping Mall, nestled just be-hind the replica Chinese Junk , Full Moon Brew Work is the

Full Moon Brew Workbrainchild of Sukij Thipatima, a 30-year old Bangkokian who studied in America where, upon discovering the joys of beer, he started hatching his master-plan to open his own brewery. Part of this master-plan included studying the art of beer making in Germany, working for the marketing department of Heineken, and being the brand manager for Smirnoff. Bringing this experi-ence and wealth of knowledge together he has accomplished something very special.

So what is it that makes Full Moon so special? Well, the small-batch, handcrafted beers are uniquely created to deliver distinctive Thai beer styles. Currently Full Moon has three types of beer with

more in the pipeline (please excuse the pun!). ‘Phuket Lager’ is pale

and refreshing, and uses Thai Gaba rice from the King’s Royal Project to provide a deli-cately sweet and malty aroma. ‘Dark Ale’ uses black sticky rice along with caramel and chocolate malts to provide a richer flavoured, darker co-loured brew. ‘Oriental Wheat‘ brings together wheat, oat-meal, Thai tangerine peel and coriander to create a fresh, buttery textured, white beer. Each beer is handcrafted on site from 100% natural ingredi-ents, and with Sukij’s enthusi-

asm for beer, quality control is undertaken on a regular basis.

All three beers are particu-larly enjoyable but there is also a vast array of other drinks on the menu including some wonderfully crafted cock-tails with a Thai twist (Sukij is also a mixologist!), along with a great choice of food and snacks. The brewery is located on two floors with the ground floor offering a simple modern layout (with big screen TV’s

for sports fan) and the first floor providing for a more in-timate and relaxed beach at-mosphere that is just great for entertaining.

Full Moon Brew Work is open daily for lunch and din-ner and provides a wonder-ful retreat from the sun, sand, sea and shopping! Beers cost 170THB for a pint or 90THB for a half pint and the rest of the menu is also very reason-ably priced.

Currently Full Moon has three types of beer with

more in the pipeline!

WE BREW OUR BEERBehind the ship at Jungceylon Shopping Center

Open for lunch & dinner, everyday 11am to mid-nightTel. 076 366 753 facebook.com/fullmoonbrewwork

Phuket’s one & only small batch

handcrafted beer

Micro-brewery & Restaurant

12 / Lifestyle

THe NiGHT CRAWLeR Party timeMARGARiTA CLuB“HAPPY NIGHT” Every Wednesday

14 FEB., VALENTINES PARTY “Bring your sweetheart To the Rock n Roll” Tel. 080 699 2629

PAToNGMargarita; With live music every night

this open air bar creates a great atmo-sphere located at the top of Bangla Road. For enthusiasts of live music performed with an Irish flavour, Patong offers a few lively Irish pub options. Scruffy Murphy’s on Soi Bangla is the place for chilled Guin-ness, good pub food and nightly live mu-sic. If you are on Beach Road head over to Molly Malone’s has a similar offering with outside seating.

The new night life just opening in No-vember is the trendy Factory Bar on Soi Bangla. With a chic industrial theme, a huge bar, great cocktails and cool sounds ranging from R&B to House to Techno, this is THE latest place to see and be seen.

PHuKeT ToWN Rockin’ Angels Bar is a must for both

lovers of live music and for performers who would like to jam along. The Singa-porean owner is a guitarist and singer and an all-round nice guy. From the Rassada Road traffic circle head up Yaowarat Road and the bar is on the left-hand side.

Ka Jok See is a Phuket Town institu-tion and one of the most successful res-taurants on the island. It’s a great place for a candlelit romantic dinner or a boister-ous night out, as later in the evening the owner Khun Lek starts playing hot music which turns Ka Jok See into a huge party, with even dancing on the tables!

SuRiN BeACH

Situated along the north end of Surin Beach, Catch Beach Club is a fashionable eatery with cool music, a chic outdoor cocktail bar and a wonderful seafood buf-fet. Catch often features international musicians performing their own compo-sitions, plus visiting DJ’s and regularly throws some of the island’s most amazing parties full of beautiful people.

Stereo Beach Club and Lounge is at the southern end of Surin and has recently joined forces with the famous IndoChine group to launch one of the hippest late

night spots on Phuket. It usually gets bus-ier later in the evening but is also a great place to go for an early evening drink and to catch the sunset. The décor is outstand-ing featuring a beach bar with white rat-tan chairs and tables and they offer a full bar, a wine cellar and a tapas menu.

KARoN & KATAComing up from Karon Beach and the

traffic circle, take the first soi on the left and you’ll fund a veritable warren of fun bars. The Terrace Bar is an upstairs bar on the corner and is a great people-watching spot. On the opposite side there is a hand-ful of bars serving good priced drinks, chaotic music, friendly hostesses and good humour.

For a quieter pint try Angus O’Toole’s Irish pub on the left at the end of the soi, serving international beers and all-day pub food. There’s no ear-splitting music, but they show all the sports on the huge screens, have the day’s newspapers and offer and a genuine cozy pub atmosphere.

The Ska Bar at the southern end of Kata Beach is built on huge granite boul-ders and has an outstanding view along the sand and out to sea. Here you can en-joy the cool reggae flavor, with friendly dreadlocked staff and terrific inexpensive cocktails.

Lifestyle / 13

The Margarita Bar is an open-air bar with live music every night of the week, with 2 professional bands each night playing a range of music. Our highly skilled bartenders are ready to serve you with a full range of cocktails and other drinks.

Situated in the centre of Patong's busy night-life area our friendly service staff will treat you like family.

When in Phuket, come to The Margarita Bar and experience our relaxed atmosphere, live music and great drinks.

Thethe

86 Bangla Rd., PatongKathu, Phuket 83150Tel. 080 699 2629E-mail: [email protected]

Reservations - 081 895 1375 [email protected] • www.IndoChine-Group.com

INDOCHINE

AmanpuriThe Chedi Twinpalms Phuket

The PlazaAyara Hilltops

Police Srisontorn Rd. Cherngtalay & Laguna >>

<

< Kamala & PatongSurin Beach Car Park

14 / Watersports & Activities

KATA yoGA

Hot yoga, the most popular yoga for men and woman. It is the best 90

minutes workout, toning your muscles and getting you in shape fast! Beginners are welcome and it’s challenging for ad-vanced practitioners, your instructor will guide you through the postures to provide you with the best workout ever. Sweat, detox and lose fat. No more stress, aches and pains. Kata Hot Yoga class is like a gas station, you gain energy instead of los-ing it. After the class you will feel amazing with a big smile full of vitality, wanting to come back for more. Get a healthy mind and a healthy body. Kata Yoga studio at the beach in Kata.

TAWAN CRuiSeS

Tawan Cruises is Phuket’s leading yacht charter company providing

guests with a memorable day (or multiple days) out amongst the scenic islands and waters around Phuket on a luxurious motor yacht. Offering yachts in the 32 to 70 foot range and accommodating up to 25 guests on our largest yacht, we give a first class service with great food, wines and our attentive crew. Contact our sales department for more information: [email protected] or call 0818943234 (English/French) or 0898712176 (Thai/English).

TAWAN SeA ADVeNTuReS

Tawan Sea Adventures is Phuket’s newest fun activity on the water.

Cruises amongst the famous sights of Phang Nga bay from your RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and enjoy the bursts of speed when the boat will thrill you and ensure you go home with a big smile ! Safe yet great fun, these new boats are the activity you must not miss during your stay in Phuket. Contact our sales department for more information: [email protected] or call 0818943234 (English/French) or 0898712176 (Thai/English).

www.tawancruises.comwww.katahotyoga.comwww.fisho-spa-phuket.com

www.tawanseadventures.com

HoT ACTiViTieS

BuTTeRFLy GARDeN

Phuket Butterfly Garden is the largest and most desirable butterfly garden in

Thailand. In operation from 1990, it has become a magnificent place for families and loved ones to enjoy. Imagine the natural beauty that surrounds you as you walk in a tropical garden surrounded by an abundance of flowers and butterflies. Phuket Butterfly Garden is simply heaven on earth. 8000 butterflies per month inhabit the lush green tropical garden, enabling it to be a place of fun, tranquility and pleasure. Discover their secrets, search for hidden eggs, watch as they sip nectar and witness the emergence of new butterflies.

www.phuketbutterfly.com

BLue eLePHANT CooKiNG SCHooL

Blue Elephant Cooking School has recently opened its Phuket branch

where you can participate in one of our world famous cooking classes. Learn how to cook Royal Thai Cuisine with experi-enced chefs who will take you step-by-step through each recipe. Enjoy a tour around the local market where we will show you what are the popular ingredi-ents of Thai food. When the cooking is all over you can sit and enjoy all of you hard work.

Morning and afternoon classes are available starting from 2,800 THB++ per person.

www.blueelephant.com

FiSHo SPAexperience the first real Fish Spa of Phuket !

A unique spa experience with hun-dreds of little fish simultaneously

peeling and massaging your skin in a natural way. With our highly hygienic water treatment system we offer spa, foot and full body treatments. Unlike other fish spas we use only the genuine Doctor Fish (Garra Rufa).

Fun, relaxing, skin caring, Fisho Spa is open daily from 10am to 1am. Located in Patong on the beach front after La Flora hotel and between the new Mc-Donald’s and Air Asia.

Watersports & Activities / 15

DiViNG WiTH SeA BeeS

Diving is a must-do activity in Phuket, crystal clear waters, an abundance

of fish and coral, the surrounding dive sites are some of the world’s best but in order to enjoy them to the full you need to choose the right dive company.

Sea Bees is a large operation with numerous offices around Thailand, their experience and wealth of knowledge are second to none. With friendly staff, highest quality equipment and large comfortable boats you are sure to have the best experience possible.

XD THeATeR

Step into the future with Phuket’s latest attraction; an 8 seat 4D motion

ride. Choose a movie, slip on your glasses and be prepared to be whisked away on a journey to space or beyond.

The moving chairs enhance the thrills of the 3D visuals making you feel you really are in a land undiscovered. We rode on the Cosmic Coaster which is a roller coaster set on another planet taking you through landscapes, plummeting off cliffs into cosmic lands.

This virtual world is open to all ages and the shows run every 10 minutes, so step inside and let your imagination run wild.

www.sea-bees.comwww.xdtheater.thai-best.com

HoT ACTiViTieSHoRSe RiDiNG

Here at our stable we offer you the greatest experience.Let your work

worries and the pressure of modern society gradually fade away and nature take over.

Whether a beginner or an experienced rider we have the right horse and the right program for you. Our knowledgeable staff will match you with horses that suit your riding skills. We offer more than 20 Australian, Appaloosa, Thai horses and ponies for riding, our horses and ponies are professionally trained and friendly; whether you are a novice or an experienced rider you will have great fun with us.

Tel. 076 324 199

16 / Lifestyle

GeTTiNG To KNoW...

How is the high season going for Trisara?

“This is a very exciting and successful time to be an established brand like Tri-sara within the luxury sector of Phuket’s tourism market. All the established lux-ury brands are experiencing high occu-pancy because we are witnessing a ‘flight to quality’ from our discerning and well-informed target group. Because of Trip Advisor, Facebook, Twitter and the like, people have never been better informed than they are today and they are seeking out established resorts where the actual experience they receive when they stay, exceeds the hype and advertising commu-nications that they see.

When we first established Trisara in 2004, we found that word of mouth was incredibly important in establishing our reputation and building our visitor base. Today, it’s as though everyone is sitting at a global dinner party exchanging notes about luxury resorts around the world and so only the very best resorts get the top end customers. If we don’t deliver ab-solute luxury to the expected standards of our audience, there is literally nowhere to hide in today’s technologically-linked world”.

Have you clients’ attitudes changed towards Phuket?

“We are seeing more of an ‘Oasis Tri-sara’ attitude in our discerning clients. They are increasingly shying away from engaging with the traffic hassles; the long travel times; the over-building and the environmental problems outside the gates of the resort. This year we have the highest rate of “returning guests” on the island…over 30 per cent have stayed with us before and so they know both Phuket and Trisara very well. We are finding that where before they would take a drive to Patong, Phuket Town, or the south to go to a restaurant like Mom Tri’s Boathouse, now they prefer to take our luxurious

“Trisara One” launch for a sunset cruise down the west coast, to avoid the on-land hassles. Even our proximity to the airport, just 15 minutes by road, is a big plus. Af-ter a tiring flight the last thing our guests want is a long trip down the island’s con-gested roads!”

What changes have you seen in the country of origin from which your guests derive?

“A country’s economic performance and the valuation of its currency have a big impact upon the numbers of visi-tors we derive from it. This year we have seen declines in arrivals from the USA and northern Europe, while we are see-ing a much greater proportion of visitors from HK, Singapore, China and the other high-performing Asian economies. We are also very popular with Australians and of course their currency has held up strongly.

We have a lot less long-haul guests and also we’re finding younger, better-informed visitors are the norm. Undoubt-edly the red shirt protests have hurt Thai-land’s visitation as a whole, but Phuket seems to be doing much better, or even benefitting from, Bangkok’s image prob-lems and as I said, this may also support the high end tourist’s increasing ‘Oasis Trisara’ mentality.”

How have Trisara’s final phase of owned villas been selling?

“We built 19 villas in our final phase of development and 16 have already been sold. The remaining three are still avail-able at a price of around US3.5 million each. The sales were incredibly success-ful and rapid, primarily by word of mouth with the need for very little marketing. This is a great testament to the superiority of the facilities and location of Trisara and also the ease and returns from villa rentals should the owners desire to be part of the rental pool.”

Anthony Lark of Trisara Resort and Spa

Anthony Lark is the well known and urbane General Manager of the highly successful Trisara Re-

sort and Spa set upon a private bay on Phuket’s north-west coast, just south of the airport. We caught up with Anthony to get an update on this year’s high season in the Andaman.

by Barry Daniel


The Haunted Mine A journey down the mine, but there’s only gold for fools. This is a ride into the fire-filled depths of the earth and beyond...ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK…!

Cosmic Coaster This futuristic voyage will transport you to another planet! Speed through landscapes that you’ve never seen before, as you’re thrown from the highest cliffs, plummeting to the

depths of an unknown, alien world...

Jett and Jin Join Jett and his cat Jin as they snap into their self-made jet-packs and take off to make it in time for school. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you blast off with them.

Outflank those cars as you fly by on the highway. Experience the thrills of this explosive adventure and above all: don’t be late for school!

Cosmic Race Become a racing car driver and take part in an incredible race where you will feel an influx of adrenaline when flying at maximum speed through the streets of this futuristic city.

Snow Ride Race through snow-covered mountains, over shaky narrow bridges and through dangerous bat caves. This is one wild, icy ride that will give you both thrills and chills.

Journey thru the Center of the earth This exciting new film follows adventurers as you are plunged in a strange new world beneath the Earth’s

surface where you embark on an amazing voyage and find incredible beauty amidst grave danger.

18 / Lifestyle

With a vast array of different beaches on Phuket’s coastline why stick to just the one nearest your hotel? Take a look here at the choices available.

Mai Khao BeachNorth of the airport is a beach to really get away from it

all. Mai Khao beach is very, very long, and very straight, so it misses the cozy feeling enjoyed by many of the other beaches on the island, but the sand and water here are just as stun-ning and there is nobody here! The place feels deserted even during high season when the beach umbrellas are five deep on Patong.

Nai yang BeachJust south of the airport is Nai Yang, a charming beach

with a unique atmosphere all of its own. With just a scatter-ing of hotels and bars to entertain the few that stay there, Nai Yang is as relaxed as they get. Ever dreamed of eating seafood right on the beach? This is your spot.

Nai Thon BeachA little further south from Nai Yang is Nai Thon, possess-

ing a similar feel to its big brother, Nai Thon has long been a favourite with the regular visitors to the island. This quiet bay nestled at the foot of high hills has a fine strip of sand and a handful of pleasant eateries are situated just off the beach..

Layan Beach This is a small and relatively unknown beach, nestled in

a shallow bay at the northern end of Bang Tao. You get there by following the small road that winds right through the back holes of the Banyan Tree Golf Club. Layan Beach is more of a bay than a beach, and although very picturesque the water is quite shallow; great for families but if you fancy a real swim its not the place to go.

Bang Tao BeachBang Tao Beach has, in recent years, seen a lot of devel-

opment with many 5-star luxury resorts in the area but the beach remains very pleasant. At certain times of the year swimming can be dangerous due to the strong tides. At the northern end of the beach the coral creates good opportuni-ties for snorkeling.

Surin Beach Surin Beach is located between Bang Tao and Kamala

beach. It is one of most beautiful beaches on the island with fine white sand and emerald sea. The beach can have rather strong winds which make it ideal for windsurfing. A lot of popular resorts surround this beach.

LiFe’S A BeACH

Situated just south of Patong is a beach that, sadly, many people simply bypass, which is a shame because it actually

has a lot to offer. Haad Karon’s incredibly long stretch of white sandy beach gently sloping into the still azure water is enough to enchant any one given a chance.

The beach itself is relatively quite, which most people will take as a blessing, only two rows of umbrellas will be found here which is in stark contrast to many of Phuket’s beaches which can sometime be up to four or five rows deep!

Karon Beach is great for families with its fantastic open vis-ta and range of nearby facilities. Swimming here is particularly pleasant as long as you make sure to pay attention to the warn-ing flags which tend to be in place throughout much of monsoon season but also intermittently throughout the rest of the year. A fine coral reef on the southern end makes it suitable for budding snorkelers and divers alike.

Off beach you with find a full range of accommodation from budget hostel right up to 5-star resort and everything in between, many hotels will have swimming pools to cater for time of unfa-vourable beach conditions.

Likewise you will find a massive array of restaurants to pick from; Thai food in swathes, a huge number of foreign food outlets as well ranging from steakhouses to Mexicans with a few Indians and Italians thrown in for good measure.

For those that managed to leave the kids with Grandma you will pleased to know that nightlife in Karon and the surrounding area has plenty of choice. Live music jazz bars, cocktail lounges and beer dens are all in abundance. Activities are well catered for too; elephant trekking, boat trips, diving and fishing trips are all available.

For those looking to try something a little quieter than the likes of Patong, but still want all the facilities and excitement then Karon Beach is a must try.

KARoN BeACH

Lifestyle / 19

Laem Singh BeachLaem Singh Beach is small and very

popular; it is located between Surin and Kamala. To reach the beach you need to walk down a short, rocky trail that is clearly signposted. If you are lucky and it’s not too crowded then Leam Sing Beach is absolutely stunning

Kamala BeachKamala, a 3-kilometre long beach situ-

ated in the middle of Phuket’s west coast, has undergone recent developments to the main street but the beach remains largely unchanged. Behind the beach lies a grow-ing village with two distinct communities; Buddhists by the beach and Muslims fur-ther back at the foot of the encompassing mountain range.

Paradise BeachParadise Beach is a little beach just

5 minutes south of Patong. To get there follow a small cement road up to the hill through the jungle. It is a nice small beach with white, soft sand and large rocks flanking either side of the beach.

Nai Harn Beach Nai Harn is one of the more isolated

beaches, nestled at the southern tip of the island in a bay defined by headlands and islets. The beach is backed by the green of casuarina trees and coconut palms, acting as shade to the restaurants that now line the beach.

yanui Beach Yanui Beach is a small bay, 10 minutes

north from Leam Phrom Thep. It is not a popular water activity beach but nice to relax to get away from crowd. The beach is not so long and the sand is beautifully soft but not very white. It is a favourite bathing and sunbathing location.

Ao yon BeachAo Yon is another peaceful beach

ideally suited for watching the sunset. It is located near Cape Panwa, 10km from Phuket town. Although quiet with beauti-ful emerald sea this beach is not really suit-able for bathing or relaxing as the bay is usually full of boats and yachts.

Kata BeachKata is certainly one of the most beau-

tiful of Phuket’s beaches; a half-moon crescent of white sand lining a bay cut deep between two green headlands. Crys-tal clear waters and soft coral allows for excellent snorkeling and just outside the bay lies a small rounded island that seems to wave its coconut haircut to those on the beach.

Kata Noi BeachJust south of Kata Beach is Kata Noi, a

smaller beach with only a few hotels and little other development.The beach is su-perb for snorkeling; many fish inhabit the rocks and corals along the beachless shore-line stretching south.

Ao Sane BeachAo Sane beach is a small bay and is lo-

cated to the right side of Nai Harn beach. To get to this beach you need to go through The Royal Phuket Yacht Club. Ao Sane is a very small, rocky beach but it is peaceful.


Hole 17 Par 3: The signature hole at Red Mountain is not easily forgotten, the Tee-to-Green drop of 50 meters gives your shot lets the ball fly much longer towards the green flanked with 2 greenside bunkers and the surrounding forest.169 yards

>>Course Designer<<PGA Professional - Jonathan Mark Morrow

>>Rates<<Green fee 18 Holes 5,500 bahtCaddy fee 18 Holes 300 bahtCart fee 18 Holes 700 baht Compulsory with 1 golfer/1 cart

>> Tournaments held << • Asian Celebrity Golf Tour 2008 • Kasikorn Bank Group Tournament

• Carnegie Golf Tour 2008

• Australian RV9 Tournament

• Citibank Group

• Isuzu Golf Tournament

• Michelline Coporate Day

• Siam Sanitary Ware Industry “SCG”

• American Taiwan Biopharm Tournament

• Stock Exchange Thailand & Bursa Malaysia Annual Golf 2008 • Honda Amateur Golf Tournament 2008

• Phuket Oilfield Classic 2009

• The 6th OHI VIP Invitation Golf Tournament 2009

• Canegie Golf Tour 2009 • MBK Golfer Tournament

• ISUZU Thailand Master 2009

• Singha Friendship Golf Tournament • TAT Weekday Golf Tour @Phuket • Chang Light Amateur Chanpionship 2009 • Phuket Oilfield Classic 2010 • Sport Tips Tournament • The Tin Mine Open 2010

>>Awards<<‘Best New Course in Asia 2007’ as voted by the reaers of Asian Golf Monthly.‘Thailand’s Best Golf Course 2011’ as voted by Thailand Tatler Magazine.

Land mass: 1,400 rai, 18 holes Par: 72 Length: 6,781 yards

>>Course Tee-Boxes<<Red – Ladies & Juniors (5,203 yards)White – Beginners & Seniors( 5,925 yards)Blue – Men (6,341 yards)Black – Professionals & Low Handicappers (6,781 yards)Opened Since: 1st May (2007 – 18 Holes)

>>Course Description<<Transformed from a tin mine into a brilliantly designed golfcourse, Red Mountain works its way thru Phuket’s mountains leaving the surrounding natural habitat untouched creating some of the best views and golf on the island. Due to the surrounding mountains, forests, lakes and cliffs you feel a sense of privacy on every hole you play and just 10 minutes from Patong beach or 15 minutes from Phuket town our location in Kathu makes any golfers’ day that much more pleasurable.

>>Grass Types<<Fairway Grass: Seashore PaspalumGreen Grass: Bermuda NovotekKiosks: 5

>>Hole Highlights<<Hole 1 Par 4: An opening hole that allows golfers to visually see all hazards clearlywith the signature mountain face behind the green.398 yards

Hole 3 Par 3: A short par 3 with bushes, ferns and plants from Tee-to-Green.167 yards

Hole 16 Par 4: A reachable Par 4 for long hitters that offers a sea view experience at the Tee-Box towards Chalong Bay.301 yards

RED MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB PHUKET >> 119 Moo.4 Vichitsongkram Road, Kathu, Phuket 83120, Thailand >> Tel: +66 (0) 76 322 000-1 Fax: +66(0)76 322 009 >> E-mail Contact : [email protected] >> www.redmountainphuket.com

Lifestyle / 21

Hole 17 Par 3: The signature hole at Red Mountain is not easily forgotten, the Tee-to-Green drop of 50 meters gives your shot lets the ball fly much longer towards the green flanked with 2 greenside bunkers and the surrounding forest.169 yards

>>Course Designer<<PGA Professional - Jonathan Mark Morrow

>>Rates<<Green fee 18 Holes 5,500 bahtCaddy fee 18 Holes 300 bahtCart fee 18 Holes 700 baht Compulsory with 1 golfer/1 cart

>> Tournaments held << • Asian Celebrity Golf Tour 2008 • Kasikorn Bank Group Tournament

• Carnegie Golf Tour 2008

• Australian RV9 Tournament

• Citibank Group

• Isuzu Golf Tournament

• Michelline Coporate Day

• Siam Sanitary Ware Industry “SCG”

• American Taiwan Biopharm Tournament

• Stock Exchange Thailand & Bursa Malaysia Annual Golf 2008 • Honda Amateur Golf Tournament 2008

• Phuket Oilfield Classic 2009

• The 6th OHI VIP Invitation Golf Tournament 2009

• Canegie Golf Tour 2009 • MBK Golfer Tournament

• ISUZU Thailand Master 2009

• Singha Friendship Golf Tournament • TAT Weekday Golf Tour @Phuket • Chang Light Amateur Chanpionship 2009 • Phuket Oilfield Classic 2010 • Sport Tips Tournament • The Tin Mine Open 2010

>>Awards<<‘Best New Course in Asia 2007’ as voted by the reaers of Asian Golf Monthly.‘Thailand’s Best Golf Course 2011’ as voted by Thailand Tatler Magazine.

Land mass: 1,400 rai, 18 holes Par: 72 Length: 6,781 yards

>>Course Tee-Boxes<<Red – Ladies & Juniors (5,203 yards)White – Beginners & Seniors( 5,925 yards)Blue – Men (6,341 yards)Black – Professionals & Low Handicappers (6,781 yards)Opened Since: 1st May (2007 – 18 Holes)

>>Course Description<<Transformed from a tin mine into a brilliantly designed golfcourse, Red Mountain works its way thru Phuket’s mountains leaving the surrounding natural habitat untouched creating some of the best views and golf on the island. Due to the surrounding mountains, forests, lakes and cliffs you feel a sense of privacy on every hole you play and just 10 minutes from Patong beach or 15 minutes from Phuket town our location in Kathu makes any golfers’ day that much more pleasurable.

>>Grass Types<<Fairway Grass: Seashore PaspalumGreen Grass: Bermuda NovotekKiosks: 5

>>Hole Highlights<<Hole 1 Par 4: An opening hole that allows golfers to visually see all hazards clearlywith the signature mountain face behind the green.398 yards

Hole 3 Par 3: A short par 3 with bushes, ferns and plants from Tee-to-Green.167 yards

Hole 16 Par 4: A reachable Par 4 for long hitters that offers a sea view experience at the Tee-Box towards Chalong Bay.301 yards

RED MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB PHUKET >> 119 Moo.4 Vichitsongkram Road, Kathu, Phuket 83120, Thailand >> Tel: +66 (0) 76 322 000-1 Fax: +66(0)76 322 009 >> E-mail Contact : [email protected] >> www.redmountainphuket.com

THE 10 COLORSof Spring & Summer 2011! -20%

10h0020h00FASHION S TORE52-54 DILOK-U-THIT 2 RD.(À 100 M DE ROBINSON)T. TALADYAI, PHUKET

RussetBrown from “Terrede Sienne“ andfrom open spaces

Silver PeonyPink peony, feminineand ethereal

PeapodThe green matchwith almond

RegattaBlue oceansand its depths

HoneysuckieRed tomato, so smart and so energetic

Coral RosePink coral, summer will be Indian

Silver CloudSilver grey, the neutralquintessence of Summer

LavenderBeautiful and sensual lavenderthat will never quit fashion!

BeeswaxOchre yellow, a modern basic

Blue CuracaoThe other blue… the one of the coral

By Régis Roué LE FRENCH HIP BAZAAR

Whereas the Fashion Weeks from New York, London, Milan and Parispresent the new estival collections, it’s time to reveal the 10 trendycolors for the Spring-Summer 2011.It is a refined and elegant rainbow made of a subtle mixture of hotand refreshing colors. The pallet of the 10 trendy colors of this nextseason, named “An Exotic Journey”, is placed under the sign of thevoyage and the escape. It will involve us on the four continents,on anelegant tour of ethnic colors inspired by Africa, India, Peru or Turkey!

22 / Lifestyle

zone in Thailand. Read the passage be-low on Instant Antiques carefully; and remember that most genuinely old pieces of traditional Thai art, including Bud-dha images, require permits to take from the country.

instant AntiquesThis sounds like a

contradiction, but this is now a thriving new in-dustry in Thailand that arose in response to the overwhelming demand for beautiful old things

and the short supply. Originally, cun-ning entrepreneurs crafted and care-fully ‘aged’ wood, bronze and stone art-works to sell off as genuine antiques. But they produced such beautiful things that demand grew, and the in-dustry came out into the open. Today whole villages of skilled workers pro-duce beautiful objects of art that appear ancient, but which are sold cheaply as ‘reproductions’. This makes ‘antiques’ available to everyone, takes the pres-sure off the genuinely old things, and, best of all, virtually no-one can tell the difference between the real thing and the reproduction that you place in your home.

Custom TailoringThis is definitely bar-

gain country in Phuket. Tailors can import their wares easily to Phuket, and their overhead costs are low. Skills range from excellent to barely adequate, so look carefully and you can go home with both quality and real savings. It is important to start with a tailor early in your visit because at least two visits will be required, and those who are a little more finicky should plan on three visits to get things just right. Allow two or three days between each visit.

The Guide Phuket recommends: Mister Singh’s Fashion Gallary, Patong

Beach, www.fashiongallery.com. James Fashion House, Karon Beach,

www.jamesfashionhouse.com.

Thai SilkLong one of Thai-

land’s most famous products, silk weaving is still one of the major crafts in many rural ar-eas. The variety of materials available in Phuket is wide, and varies both in design, from the traditional to modern to plain colours, and quality; 2-ply is thin and light, 3-ply or more becomes heavier and more expensive.

Tailors, jewellery and souvenir shops in all areas carry silk. Many shops will tailor modern dresses or shorts from silk at a fraction of the price you would pay back home.

CeramicsThe two

major centres for ceramic pro-duction are the w e l l - k n o w n

Chiang Mai, and Ratburi west of Bang-kok. They produce an amazing range of wares from very traditional Thai and even Chinese tableware and decorative items to modern home decor items, the biggest of which you’ll need a truck to move. Some of these more modern items are creative and interesting. There is a fair range spread around the island, but you’ll have to drive and hunt to find it all.

WoodcarvingMost of this comes

from the craft cen-tres of Chiang Mai, and again, Thai skills show through in a great variety of items that can be both novel and creative or entirely traditional. Buddha images are one of the standards, but you can find figurines of all kinds and many other offbeat items for home decoration. Thailand makes some great teak furni-ture, though only a little is available in Phuket.

AntiquesBeware if you’re looking for genu-

ine antiques, for this is one real danger

JewelleryBangkok is the undisputed gemstone capital of the world. A large portion of the world’s diamonds, rubies and sapphires and other precious stones are imported raw into Thailand, cut and set by Thailand’s skilled workforce, and exported - often back to the countries they came from. Most of South Africa’s diamonds, Aus-tralia’s opals, Burma’s rubies and Sri Lanka’s varied gems pass through Bangkok for processing. Thailand is definitely the best place to purchase precious stones and jewellery, and with transport costs so low all of these bargains can be found also in Phuket but be warned: purchase only from a well-established shop, and hopefully you will know at least a little about the gemstones you desire before entering the shop.

Central Festival Phuket - Phuket Town

With over 120,000 square meters bursting with prime shopping opportu-nities and world-class products it is easy to see why this consummate one-stop shopping and entertainment complex is so popular amongst Phuket residents and visitors. With a large selection of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarket and cinema you can enjoy the largest, most complete shopping and entertain-ment complex in southern Thailand.

Jungceylon - Patong Beach

Located centrally in Patong Beach is the newest addition to the growing trend of shop-ping malls in Phuket. ‘Jungceylon‘ was the old name for Phuket when it was still a prosperous port town and trading in the region was at its peak, this shopping mall retains a lot of the old history of Phuket in its architecture and style and is a joy to visit for this alone.

Shopping wise the choice is world-class, comprising of well over 300 shops with ample car parking space, res-

SHoPPeR’S DeLiGHT

Lifestyle / 23

Exclusive Ladies & Gents Custom Tailor

ignature designs, world-class craftsmanship, high quality imported fabrics and prompt, dependable service.

Four things that make James Fashion House Phuket’s leading custom tailor and top provider of elegant - yet affordable -

suits and other clothes for men, women and even children.

Over 925 kinds of fabric; 100% Thai silk, cashmere wool, cotton, probably the most extensive range of clothing materials you can find on the island.

With a host of styles to pick, from modern to classic, casual to formal. Just tell us your needs and we’ll do the rest.

Opening hours: 9am–11pm (but on-call 24 hours a day)

158-160 Karon Beach Road, Karon, PhuketTel. (66) 076 286 094, Fax: (66) 076 286 531Contact: Mr. James Gautam or Mr. DavidEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]

S

Call 081 892 1877 for free transportation to our shop

To Patong

Bang

la R

d.

Luan

g Ph

achu

an R

d.

To Kata

Karon Beach

HiltonAcadia

Thavorn PalmResort

PhuketOrchidResort

Island YiewResort

Dino Park

TommyFashion ATM

JamesFashion

taurants, bars, cinema and bowling alley along with everything else you could possibly need for a busy day shopping.

Weekend Market - Phuket TownThe Jatujak (or JJ) weekend market in Bangkok is world fa-

mous but few people realise that there is an equally good alterna-tive here in Phuket, albeit on a smaller scale.

Situated opposite the Naka Tem-ple (which is also worth a visit) out-side of Phuket Town, just 5 minutes from Central Festival on the Chao Fa West road lies Phuket’s equiva-lent to Bangkok’s JJ Market. Here you will find all manner of things for sales from seemingly useless

second-hand household junk and cute little trinkets to garden ornaments, clothing and ideal presents for all your friends and family. There is also an abundance of food of drink stalls to keep the energy levels up whilst you wander around.

The market starts in the afternoon and goes on until the eve-ning time when it can get really very lively.

The Dream Gallery, Chinese Antique Studio

Chinese antiques are becoming more and more fashionable

but it can be difficult to find origi-nal and interesting pieces.

The Dream Chinese Antique Studio was the result of, you guessed it, a dream in which the owner was summoned to come to Phuket by Buddha. Sounds a bit far fetched but it is a true story and the owner, already being a long time collector and enthusiast of ancient Chinese ornaments, opened her gallery with a small collection at first which has now grown into such a diverse and interesting range of artefacts, trinkets and other paraphernalia there really is something for everyone.

As you wander through the gal-lery you will be amazed at how beautiful some of the pieces are, al-most deserving of being placed in a museum for future prosperity. An-tique handmade cabinets, statues, traditional Chinese earthenware, metalwork and wallhangings are all available.

New items are added regularly, hand selected and imported directly from China.

The Dream Gallery Chinese An-tique Studio is open from 10am – 7.30pm, closed on Mondays.

24 / Hotels & Accommodation

in Bed with...

The Kee Resort & Spa is a brand-new avant-garde tropical retreat with a vast lagoon-like swimming pool and con-temporary Sino-Portuguese theme in the heart of Thai-

land’s most popular tourist destination. Staying at The Kee Resort is a uniquely relaxing yet excit-

ing experience of contrasts. Located just a few steps from Patong Beach, guests undergo a dramatic transformation as they step out from the tranquility of the resort into the pulsating night enter-

tainment plaza in the heart of Patong’s vibrant, world-renowned nightlife scene of walking streets lined with a plethora of bars, clubs and discos.

Blending warm earth tones and contempo-rary colonial art décor, the guest rooms are modern and moody, incorporating the latest innovations in hospitality technol-ogy and in-room entertainment, including satellite channels and movies on demand.

A total of 240 rooms are available and there is a room size and

The Kee Resort & Spa Patong Beach

The Kee Spa experience is an extra special feature of the resort. Guests can indulge in a range of rejuvenating massage

and skin-care treatments using elixical blends of natural

colour scheme to suit every kind of guest, from executives trav-elling alone to couples, newly-weds and families, who can opt for rooms that open directly onto the expansive swimming pool, or take a room higher up with a private spa tub and sunset sea view. Honeymooners especially enjoy the intimacy of a secluded en-suite garden with a large spa tub for two.

The contemporary colour schemes of the guest rooms in-clude: aquatic electric blue; wild citrus green; magenta mystique; tropical sunshine; and racy retro red.

The Kee Spa experience is an extra special feature of the re-sort. Guests can indulge in a range of rejuvenating massage and skin-care treatments using elixical blends of natural, exotic in-gredients in a tranquil space modelled on the Sino-Portuguese architecture of Old Phuket, surrounded by peaceful gardens and gently flowing water features.

A range of facilities are available including spa, fitness center, kid’s club, and swimming pool, also ideal for travelling execu-tives are private roof-top dining options, complimentary wire-less internet access, a well-equipped business center and library. Meeting rooms equipped with high-tech audio-visual conference facilities are also on hand for corporate events.

The Kee Resort & Spa152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu,

Phuket. 83150 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 76 335 888. Fax: +66 (0) 76 335 808.

Email: [email protected] Website: www.thekeeresort.com

26 / Hotels & Accommodation

Capannina inn

Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa

Location: Kata98/84-85 Kata Rd., T.Karon, A. Muang, Phuket 83100

Tel. +66 (0) 7628 4450www.phuket-capannina-inn.com

Location: Karon

3 Soi Karon Soi 2, Karon District, Muang Phuket Phuket 83100

Tel. +66 (0) 7628 4555 Fax : +66 (0) 7628 4381www.horizonbeach.com

Patong Merlin Resort

Kata Poolside Resort

Patong Resort Hotel

Blueco Hotel

The Nap Patong

ibis Phuket Kata Hotel

Location: Kata

100/75 Kata New Road, T.Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100

Tel. +66 (0) 7633 3315Fax: +66 (0) 7633 3545www.thebluecophuket.com

Location: Patong

5/55, Patong Beach RoadPatong Beach, KathuPhuket 83150 Tel. +66 (0) 7629 6631-4 Fax: +66 (0) 7629 6635www.thenappatong.com

Location: Kata

88/8, Kata Road, Karon Muang, Phuket 83100

Tel.+66 (0) 2659 2888 Fax: +66 (0) 2659 2889www.ibishotel.com

Location: Patong

44, Thaveewong Road Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket

Tel. +66 (0) 7634 0037-41Fax: +66 (0) 7634 0394 www.patongmerlin.com

Location: Karon

683 Karon Beach, Patak Rd., Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100

Tel. +66 (0) 7620 1234Fax: +66 (0) 7620 1235www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cpbr

Location: Kata 36, 38 Kata Road, Kata Beach, Muang, Phuket 83100

Tel. +66 (0) 7633 3177-9Fax: +66 (0) 7633 0678www.katapoolside.com

impiana ResortPatong, Phuket

The Royal ParadiseHotel & Spa

Merlin Beach Resort

Located: Patong Beach

135/23, 123/15-16, Raj-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong BeachKathu, Phuket 83150

Tel. +66 (0) 7634 0666 Fax: +66 (0) 7634 0565 www.royalparadise.com

Location: Patong

208, Raj-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd. Patong Beach, Phuket 83150

Tel. +66 (0) 7634 0551-4Fax: +66 (0) 7634 0189 www.patongresorthotel.com

Location: Patong

99, Muen-Ngoen Road Tri-Trang Beach, Patong Kathu, Phuket 83150

Tel. +66 (0) 7629 4300Fax: +66 (0) 7629 4310www.merlinphuket.com

Location: Patong

41, Taveewongse Road Patong Beach, Phuket 83150

Tel. +66 (0) 7634 0138Fax: +66 (0) 7634 0178www.impiana.com

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

HoTeL HiGHLiGHTS

Hotels & Accommodation / 27

Phi Phi island Village

Tinidee Hotel@Phuket

Koh yao yai Village

Radisson Resort Phuket Panwa Beach

Sheraton Grande Laguna

Serenity Resort & Residences

The Kee Resort

Six Senses Sanctuary Phuket

DeWA Phuket

Location: Phi Phi Island

49 Moo 8, Loh Ba Gao BayPhi Phi Island, Muang Krabi 81000

Tel. +66 (0) 7636 3700Fax: +66 (0) 7621 4918www.ppisland.com

Location: Kathu

42 Moo 5, Vichitsongkram Rd., Kathu DistrictPhuket 83120

Tel: +66 (0) 7632 1925 Fax : +66 (0) 7632 1926 www.tinideehotels.com/phuket

Location: Yao Yai Island

78 Moo 4, Koh Yao YaiAmphoe Koh Yao Phang-nga 82160

Tel. +66 (0) 7636 3700Fax: +66 (0) 7621 4918www.kohyaoyaivillage.com

Location: Panwa

44/5 Moo 8, Sakdidesh Rd. Vichit, Muang, Phuket 83000

Tel. +66 (0) 7660 2500Fax: +66 (0) 7660 2555www.radisson.com/phuketth_plaza

Location: Cherngtalay

10 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Rd., Cherngtalay, ThalangPhuket 83110

Tel. +66 (0) 7632 4101 Fax: +66 (0) 7627 1466 www.luxurycollection.com/phuket

Location: Rawai

14 Moo 5, Viset RoadRawai, Phuket

Tel. +66 (0) 7637 1900Fax: +66 (0) 7637 1982www.SerenityPhuket.com

Location: Patong

152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150

Tel. +66 (0) 7634 3555Fax: +66 (0) 7634 3567www. thekeeresort.com

Location: Naka Island

32 Moo 5, Tambol Paklok Amphur Thalang Phuket 83110

Tel. +66 (0) 7637 1400Fax: +66 (0) 7637 1401www.sixsenses.com

Location: Nai Yang

65 Moo 1, T.Sakoo A. Thalang, Phuket 83110

Tel. +66 (0) 7637 2300Fax: +66 (0) 7637 2399www.dewaphuket.com

Location: Khao Lak

59/1 Moo 5, Khuk KhaTakuapa, Phang Nga 82190

Tel. +66 (0) 7642 8000 Fax: +66 (0) 7642 8029www.lafloraresort.com

La Flora Resort & Spa

SALA Phuket Resort & Spa

Location: Maikhao

333 Moo 3, Maikhao BeachThalang, Phuket 83110

Tel. +66 (0) 7633 8888 Fax: +66 (0) 7633 8889 www.salaphuket.com

Located: Surin Beach

106/46 Moo 3Surin Beach Road Cherng Talay, Phuket 83110

Tel. +66 (0) 76 316500Fax: +66 (0) 76 316599www.twinpalms-phuket.com

Twinpalms Phuket

HoTeL HiGHLiGHTS

28 / Food & Restaurants

The recently re-branded East 88 Beach Lounge at Serenity Resort & Residences situated right at the water’s edge overlooking Chalong Bay is a hedonistic treat for all your

senses.As you descend through the luxurious terraced residences

comprising the Serenity Resort & Residences set back from southern Phuket’s Viset Road on Chalong Bay, you feel as though you are entering a gentler, calmer parallel universe, far away from the hustle and bustle you have just left behind beyond the resort’s gates. Here, palm trees sway in the evening’s sea breezes and the only sounds are those of nature and the sea beyond.

As you enter the lowest beach-side level of the resort where the recently re-branded 88 Beach Lounge is located beside the huge infinity swimming pool overlooking Chalong Bay and Koh Lon beyond, your feeling of relaxed escape becomes complete. This is a quieter, more luxurious world, far removed from the stresses of ever-busier Phuket. Here is a place to chill out, un-wind and re-discover the pleasures of fine food and wine, served in an unrivaled natural environment.

We recently met up with the Lounge’s Executive Food and Beverage Manager Stephan Bouwman at the seductive poolside bar and over flutes of icy Prosecco we asked him why the unusual name of the East 88 Beach Lounge.

“It’s taken from the compass reading of Lon Island from here,” he explained. “Actually it’s 89 degrees, but of course 88 is a very lucky number, so we took a bit of creative license with the num-ber!

east 88 Beach LoungeRawai

in the Kitchen with...

Catering to both breakfast, lunchtime

and evening audiences, the menu boasts

a fine selection of seafood, beef, lamb

and pasta dishes, as well as burgers,

sandwiches, salads, pizza, Thai dishes

and offers a Kids’ Menu as well.

This is a Beach Club that offers a huge array of different activities. For example we feature poolside dining by day, plus sunset trips across the bay and to the islands aboard our luxury cruiser “Lady Anita”. We also offer brunch cruises; live music and DJ nights; Saturday Master Chef’s gourmet dinner; The Serene Screen Cinema and Steak night; Tropical Thai Night with live band; Seafood and Soul Night with live performances, groovy soul and jazz tunes; Cocktail Lab with DJ Greedy T. and we are becoming increasingly popular for weddings and birthday par-ties.

With a long low season in Phuket, we’ve put a lot of energy into developing business among the local residents and it’s pay-ing off. The constant point of difference in all this though, is the quality of the food, which is so exceptional that we have many guests driving all the way from Patong and beyond to dine with us.”

After such a build up there was nothing left to do, but take Stephan at his word and savour some of the delightful menu. Seated at the water’s edge watching boat lights traversing Chalong Bay and the gentle waves lapping at our feet, we opted for an Israeli Sauvignon Blanc to accompany our meal. This was certainly an unusual choice, but proved to be an inspired one as the wine, at just 1,500 THB a bottle, proved to be the match of the best New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs and is highly recommended when you dine at East 88. There are also great wines by the glass for just 190 THB.

Catering to both breakfast, lunchtime and evening audienc-es, the menu boasts a fine selection of seafood, beef, lamb and pasta dishes, as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, Thai dishes and offers a Kids’ Menu as well.

As Stephan said the two Thai chefs working in the open kitchen under his direction do indeed maintain an extraordi-narily high standard of both ingredients and preparation in all the dishes, while prices are a reasonable at 250 to 500 THB for starters and 350 to 1,200 THB for main courses.

Among the terrific starters that we had the pleasure of sam-pling were a light refreshing spinach soup with salmon; beetroot gazpacho with seared scallops; a lobster and rocket salad and snails cooked in garlic butter and served in their shells.

For the main event don’t miss the fresh tuna steaks with crunchy veggies and the Australian tenderloin on a bed of sprouts served with balsamic vinegar.

As huge lashings of unseasonal rain arrived in driving sheets across Chalong Bay, the location became even more romantic and so we continued long into the night over coconut and pineapple Crème Brulees and coffee, as we indulged in the hedonistic treat for the senses that is East 88 Beach Lounge.

East 88 Beach LoungeSerenity Resort & Residences,

14, Moo 5, Rawai, Phuket, 83130

Tel: +66 (0) 76 371 900Email: [email protected]

www.serenityphuket.com

by Barry Daniel


ReSTAuRANT HiGHLiGHTSCOYOTE MARGARITA BAR & MExICAN RESTAURANTMexican

Enjoy great food and drinks on their large outdoor terrace overlooking Patong bay with spectacular sunset views. Serving up tasty traditional Mexican and TexMex fare with a fun atmosphere & friendly staff.

Location: Patong

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSESteak & Grill

The luxurious dining room at Chicago Steakhouse is perfect for an intimate evening, a family dinner or a large gathering of friends. Dark mahogany, crimson leather booths, and the sounds of the big band era make for a

unique and memorable dining experience in Phuket.

Location: Patong

SCRUFFY MURPHY’S IRISH PUBInternational

Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub is the liveliest, most authentic, pub Phuket has to offer. Serving up the island’s

biggest and tastiest pub grub and the coldest pints of local and imported draught beer, you will soon have found your local here in Thailand. With live pub-rock nightly from 10pm. Guinness, Kilkenny and Magner’s cider on draught.

Location: Patong

FULL MOON BREW WORKInternational

Small batch, handcrafted beer served with freshly made food. What else could you ask for? A relaxed atmosphere and good prices? Ok you got it! Open daily

for lunch and dinner this is Patong’s only micro-brewery. Tel. 076 366 753www.facebook.com/fullmoonbrewwork

Location: Patong

Food & Restaurants / 31

ReSTAuRANT HiGHLiGHTSINDOCHINE WATERFRONT RESTAURANTIndochine & European Cuisine

In the same concept as the iconic Singapore Waterfront restaurant,

famous Indochine and European dishes are served. Open 17.00 to 23.00 hours with Sunday Brunch starting at noon.

www.indochinephuket.com

Location: Kalim Beach

CAPANNINAItalian Cuisine

This place offers the best pizza in Phuket, by far, with good choice and quality ingredients. Mario, the boss, is “al forno” making pizza himself. The pasta

dishes are also perfect, We recommend the 4-cheese penne, seafood spaghetti ‘scoglio’ red sauce or tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms. There is also a great variety of fresh and cooked salads for the lighter option.Tel. 076 284 318 www.capannina-phuket.com

Location: Kata

SALA RESTAURANTInternational cuisine & Thai food

SALA Phuket Restaurant offers an exceptional blend of mouth-watering international cuisine and scrumptious traditional

Thai delicacies. Serve fresh seafood, exceptional international cuisine and Thai favourites. Tel. 076 338 888 www.salaphuket.com

Location: Maikhao

BRUSH RESTAURANTEuropean

Brush Restaurant and Lounge offers European food with an Asian twist, hip DJs, sumptuous cocktails and won-derful people. Brush Restaurant

is the newest stylish venue in Phuket. www.brushphuket.com

Location: Kalim Beach


BLUE ELEPHANTRoyal Thai Cuisine

Taking a grand location in the governor mansion in old Phuket Town this beautiful restaurant serves traditional royal Thai cuisine and holds daily cooking

classes as well. Tel. 076 354 355, 076 354 357 E-mail [email protected]

Location: Phuket Town

FOOD ADVENTURERoyal Thai Cuisine

The first restaurant in Phuket to offer ‘Hunter Food’; a selection of weird and wonderful dishes from around the world, try the ‘Crocodile Cakes’ or ‘Ostrich Bo-

botie’ amongst others for a truly original experience.Tel. 076 366 723E-mail: [email protected]

Location: Patong

THE EAST 88 BEACH CLUBInternational & Thai

The East 88 Beach Club boasts a contemporary fusion menu of Mediterranean, Asian and traditional

Thai dishes. Our chefs have created an array of signature dishes that will tantalize your palette and with their unique blends of different regional cuisines and flavors. Tel. 076 371 900 Email: [email protected]. serenityphuket.com

Location: Rawai

ReSTAuRANT HiGHLiGHTS

LE CELTIQUEFrench Cuisine

French specialities; snails, white asparagus, scallops, saffron sauce and an excellent pork hock or a rack of lamb with goat cheese. Bertrand is the king of sauces,

and Lek always welcomes you warmly. 80/90 Moo 7, Soi Samakea 4, Saiyuan Road, T. Rawai, Phuket.Tel. 076 613 098 E-mail: [email protected]

Location: Saiyuan Road, Rawai

247/5 Phabaramee Rd. Kalim Beach, Patong

Complimentary 1 way pick-up servicewww.whiteboxphuket.com2 min from Novotel $ Diamond Cliff

BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR

MEDITERRANEAN & THAI / ASIAN CUISINE

AL FRESCO, INDOOR & PRIVATE DINING

OPEN AIR BAR / PATONG BAY VIEW

SPECIAL EVENT EVERY WEEK END

TEL. 076 346 271 / 076 680 410


SALA BUAInternational cuisine

Where East Meets West; this stylish restaurant serves creative food right at the waters edge.

Tel: 076 430 138 ext. 8301www.impiana.com

Location: Patong Beach

WHITE BOxFusion Cuisine

The cuisine here is refined. Stand out dishes include the tuna carpaccio and tuna tartare, ribeye and tenderloin beef. My personal favourite is the wagyu tartare, just

a little bit spicy to help compliment the flavour of the meat. For fish lovers there is the excellent snowfish, and for Asian food there are variety of dishes including Massaman curry. A great choice of wine, friendly welcome and beautiful surroundings.www.whiteboxrestaurant.com

Location: Patong Beach

GIOGIORNE RESTAURANTItalian & Thai Food

Newly opened Giogiorne Ital-ian & Thai Restaurant in Kata Beach serves a range of deli-cious Italian and Thai delights.

Located on Kata Road just before the Kata Palm re-sort. The restaurant is open from 10.30am – 23.00 daily. Tel. 076 330 679, 081 797 0679 E-mail [email protected]

Location: Kata

DAVINCI RESTAURANTItalian Cuisine

Set in a courtyard and offering friendly al fresco dining conducive to relaxing meals with happy gatherings of family and friend, children are welcome.

Tel. 076 289 574 www.davinciphuket.com

Location: Nai Harn


Sunday Brunch at Pacifica restaurant, Movenpick Resort & Spa

The ‘Gourmet Sunday + more’ is a new campaign from Karon Beaches leading resort and will showcase the wide variety and gourmet dishes

created by Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket. The Sunday brunch takes place every Sunday starting from from 12:00 – 15:00..

The highlight includes Pan-Fried goose liver, fresh seafood imported meats and a BBQ where meats are grilled to your liking, sushi and sashimi, live cook-ing stations, imported cheeses, Swiss specialities, Mövenpick ice cream and Mövenpick coffee.

www.movenpick-phuket.com

Buffet Bites

Sunday Brunch at indigo Pearl

every Sunday From 12:00 to 15:00hrs with free flow of sparkling wines, selected cocktails, house wines and Belgium beers.

Featuring live band and live cooking stations…Baht 1,690++ or Bht 1,490++ with soft drinks and juices50% off on selected beverages after 15:00hrs50% off for Children 5-12 yearsFree for Children 5 yearsTel. +66 (0)76 327 006, +66 (0)76 327 015

www.indigo-pearl.com

Patong Resort’s enviable location, well appointed rooms, excellent facilities and extensive grounds make it the perfect choice for any visitor to the tropical paradise of Phuket. Just 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport.Divine Dining; Meat eater will love the Roof Top Steak House on the 8th floor of the Main Building. The charcoal grill kitchen serves tasty and juicy imported steaks, complemented by wine from an extensive wine list.Easy access to Patong Beach, night bazaar and entertainment areas.

208, Rat-Uthit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand 83150Tel. +66 7634 0551 – 4 Fax. +66 7634 0189E-mail: [email protected] Website : www.patongresorthotel.com

Bangkok Office : 942/130, Charn Issara Tower, 4th Floor, Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok, Thailand 10500Tel . +66 2 235 9040, +66 234 2406 Fax. +66 2 234 9007E-mail : [email protected]


RISTORANTE PIZZERIA LOUNGE BAR

FINE ITALIAN DINING WOOD FIRED PIZZAS

COCKTAIL & WINE BAR FREE PARKING

CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

“All the �avours of typical Italian cuisine with the atmosphere of

Italian festive days”

Open daily from 11am till latePhone / Fax: +66 (0) 76 284318

www.capannina-phuket.com

30/9 Kata Road T.Karon A.MuangPhuket 83100 THAILAND

“We are just a few steps away from Kata Beach, one of the most attractive beaches in Phuket”

Phone / Fax: +66 (0) 76 284450www.phuket-capannina-inn.com

98/84-85 Kata Rd., T.Karon, A. MuangPhuket 83100 THAILAND

36 / Health & Beauty

The author, Dr. Anthony Kell was born in Newcastle, England. He graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1995. He has over 15 year’s clinical experience specializing in sports medicine, therapeutic nutrition & exercise rehabilitation. Over the years, he has provided chiropractic services for San Luis Obispo High School Football teams; University of California San Luis Obispo Track & Field teams; Central California Cypress Ridge & Dairy Creek Golf Teaching Programs. He also taught injury pre-vention programs for Wells Fargo Bank and United Airlines as well as many more companies both large and small. His practice is located in central Phuket near to Central Festival Shopping Mall at 27/14 Chao Fa Road, Vichit, Phuket. Office phone is 076-612707 or cell 080-530-3376. Web address is www.phuket-chiropractic.com.

When living and holidaying in Thailand you are exposed to many microbes that often

cause diarrhea and respiratory illnesses. When I first moved to Bangkok was be-sieged by recurring bacterial infections both respiratory and digestive requiring hospitalisation and frequent trips to the bathroom. My treatment consisted of heavy doses of antibiotics that cleaned not only the bad stuff out of me but most of the good intestinal flora that naturally resides in your gut. Even after the initial infections had ended I still continued to frequent the toilet. What I desperately needed was a good quality probiotic. Pro-biotics are organisms that protect and enhance our life. They may play a benefi-cial role in traveler’s diarrhea, antibiotic associated diarrhea, infantile diarrhea, in-flammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and colon cancer etc.

Probiotics produce important nutri-ents, eliminate toxins, protect food from putrefaction, destroy “bad” bacteria, and enhance the body’s immune system. Cer-tain fatty acids produced by bacteria are utilized as colonic food. The bacteria syn-thesize vitamins for our consumption. They also produce antibiotics that can kill foreign species of bacteria invading our gut.

In general, probiotics are more help-ful in viral than in bacterial diarrhea suggesting immune enhancement as the mechanism of their action. Probiotics may also prove beneficial for preventing other bowel ailments. But not all probiotics are created equal. Just how can you tell if a probiotic will be beneficial to your health?

First, you need to know if the strain is beneficial for you as not all strains provide

ooops! Where’s the bathroom? Why you need a quality probiotic.

health benefits. This is why you must rely on a reputable probiotics manufacturer to research and formulate its probiotics with the best and most beneficial bacteria available.

The following tips are the most im-portant things you need to look for when purchasing a probiotic supplement:

1. Look for the International Good Manufacturing Practice certification (cGMP). This guarantees that the prod-uct has been tested for potency and safety.

2. You must also look for a potency guarantee for each strain listed on the bottle label through the printed expira-tion date.

3. Probiotics must be stored and shipped refrigerated for the bacteria to live. Several probiotic companies claim that they have shelf-stable products but these have never been proven effective.

4. Purchase only a probiotic with its supernatant (culturing medium). This provides nourishment for the probiotic and has been found to increase the ben-efits of the probiotic by up to 50 percent.

5. The packaging is an important way to keep the bacteria protected. Dark glass bottles and tin lids protect the probiot-ics from the damaging effects of light and moisture.

If you’re interested to find out more about this subject or probiotics in South East Asia, please call or email.

HeALTH

Health & Beauty / 37

We successfully treat: Achilles Tendinitis, Ankle Sprains, Back Pain, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel, Foot Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Headaches, Hip Pain, IT Band Syndrome, Knee/Leg Injuries, Neck Pain, Numbness/Tingling, Plantar Fasciitis, Repetitive Strain, Rotator Cuff, Sciatica, Shin Splints, Shoulder Pain, Tennis Elbow, TMJ, Whiplash, Digestive Disorders, Respiratory Ailments…

We specialize in the most advanced and proven techniques, including:• Chiropractic • Sport Physiotherapy• Myofascial Deep Tissue Massage • Acupressure • Therapeutic Exercise & Postural Retraining • Nutrition

Please call now to schedule a complimentary consultation.

American Health Co, Ltd.Phuket’s Premier Sports Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Service Provider

Dr. Anthony Kell, D.C., Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Graduate, USA Licensed & the only Professionally Qualified Chiropractor in Phuket.27/14 Chao Fa Road, Vichit, Phuket 83000 www.phuket-chiropractic.com

Tel: 076-612707 Mobile: 080-530-3376

If you are looking comfortable, effective pain relief, you’ve come to the right place!

We offer a full range of clinical and cosmetic treatments in an informal, tranquil, soothing environment. Our principal surgeon is qualified interna-tionally and has many years of experience both in Thailand and abroad. Our combination of expertise, personal attention and dedication are your guarantee of satisfaction. Contact us now for a free consultation. Check out our competitive rates.

Plaza Dracaena Unit A1:3, Chao Fa West Roadopposite Home Pro Village Shopping mall, Moo. 8, Tambon Chalong, Amphur Muang, Phuket, 83100

Tel & Fax : +66 76 604 411-2 Email: [email protected]

Open Daily:09.00am - 08.00pm

38 / Health & Beauty

February brings thought of love and romance, but even in the idyllic, tropical surroundings of Phuket some couples may need a little help to rekindle their desires, especially

after a long plane journey or a night on the town. Fortunately, Thailand’s abundance of fruit and herbs means all you have to do to give your love life a boost is eat delicious food and enjoy a naughty drink or two.Aphrodisiacs were originally devel-oped as a herbal remedy for sexual anxieties. Pharmaceutical products have obviously filled that gap in the market today, but some of the traditional “recipes for love” are much tastier, so it’s worth indulging in them anyway, even for fun. Quite a few cocktails contain elements that add a little spice to your love life. Ripe, juicy pineapple adds sweetness and sexy vi-tamins, drop in a shot of vodka and you will soon be feeling both naughty and nice. Beyond providing a sexual stimulant, Pineapple is also rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, calci-

A Natural Boost for Valentine Romance

SPA

Health & Beauty / 39

5 Star Massage and Beauty SalonAddress: 225 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road (opposite Holiday Inn Resort)

Mobile: 089 535 4637 (Isabelle) E-mail: [email protected] www. 5-star-massage.com

You well being is our priorityThai Traditional Massage – 400 Thb

Foot Reflexology – 400 Thb

Oil Massage – 500 Thb

Aroma Therapy Massage – 700 Thb

Manicure – 250 Thb

Pedicure – 250 Thb

The Art of Relaxation

B ty S lS l

yyb

b

Open every day from 10am until midnight

um, magnesium, phosphorous, beta-carotenes and potassium, a necessity for sex hormone produc-tion. Pineapple is considered a ho-meopathic treatment for impotence and a fermented drink made from honey was used medicinally in Egypt as a cure for sterility, and was once thought to “sweeten” a marriage.

Some of the best-known aphrodisiacs are figs, wine and chocolate – referred to by the ancient Aztecs as “the nourishment of the Gods”. So for the ultimate sensual tipple, wash down a bit of dark chocolate with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and wait for the passion to take over. Lesser known aphrodisi-acs include basil, a common ingredient in Thai food that is also known to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility. Then there are carrots, which were once used by Middle Eastern royalty to aid seduction and surprisingly, garlic, which generates heat in the body that will stir your sexual desires, as long as you both have some to cancel out the fumes.

A high concentration of potassium, coupled with its obviously phallic shape, also make the banana a popular aphrodisiac. Then there’s coffee, a natural stimulant for both the body and the mind, which can provide just the right energy boost needed for a night of enduring passion. Of course, the best way to prepare for true romance is to relax and forget the stresses of your normal daily life. Phuket’s tantalising spa treatments offer the perfect antidote

to the pressures of life and the gentle touch of a skilled masseuse is sure to inspire a little passion when you get back to the hotel room. Relax by the pool, book yourself an aromatherapy oil massage, sip a cocktail and enjoy a deli-cious Thai meal. Then head to the bedroom and relish the moment.


There are scores of alternative tours on offer in Phuket: boat trips; pris-tine tropical islands; sunset cruis-

es; eco-tours; jungle trekking, elephant rides etc. We consider only a small num-ber of these to be quality experiences. Price is not the only factor, though gen-erally you do get what you pay for: buy the cheapest tour and you can expect to spend the day with a crowd of other tour-ists seeking the cheapest way.

Phang Nga Bay Day Trips (or James Bond island)No visit to Phuket would be really com-plete if one never got to see and wonder at the geographic grandeur of Phang Nga Bay. Every visitor, surely, must have seen photos of Phuket’s neighbouring bay of gigantic rock mountains rising vertically from calm, olive-green waters even before getting here. The sight of Phang Nga is dramatic, and being surrounded by these towering rocky monoliths is surely one of the highlights of a visit to Phuket. We strongly recommend a visit here.

Koh Pannyi – also in Phang Nga Bay (or Sea Gypsy village)Following the visit to crowded James Bond the cheaper tours shepherd their clients to Koh Pannyi island, the stilted water village seen in so many postcards. Often given the tourist name of Sea Gypsy village, it is in fact a community of Muslim fishermen, not sea gypsies. This village is

DAyTRiPPeR

PHuKeT ToWN MARKeTS

When it comes to shopping, the experience of an Asian market

is hard to beat. Phuket Town has both excellent day and night markets. To re-ally appreciate the main fresh food mar-ket, located on Ranong Road, try and get there as early as possible. It’s not neces-sary to be there at opening time – 2am when the wholesale buyers from hotels and restaurants arrive – but arrive any later than 10am and many of the stall hold-ers will have packed up and gone home.

When entering the market your nose will be assailed by a variety of smells – a pot-pourri of blooming flowers, sugar and coconut scented khanom (Thai desserts and snacks), fresh vegetables and sharp spices, rich curry pastes and a smattering of cooked foods.

Stalls are ranged throughout two buildings and, by tradition more than plan, have been segmented into unla-

belled ‘departments’ to make shopping easier. This means meat will be found in one area, fish another, flowers another and so on. This regimented arrangement also affords some fantastic photo oppor-tunities – just remember to ask permis-sion first. Everything on offer is incred-ibly fresh and should tempt even the most un-culinary soul. If you do buy any foodstuffs, haggling, unlike for souvenirs and clothing, is neither expected nor ap-preciated.

After lunchtime, with much of the fresh produce gone, some stalls are scrubbed down and stacked with clothing in-

stead. There are also many permanent clothing stalls at the back of the market.

Outside the market, the main street is lined with shops of all descriptions – basket shops, liquor stores, pet shops, hardware stores and fabric shops. Turn right to Suriyadej Circle and you’ll find yourself on Ratsada and Yaowarat Road, both prime shopping areas and really near the centre of old Phuket Town.

Sprawled around Robinsons Department Store on Tilok U-Thit 2 Road is Phuket Town’s night market. During the day it sells fruit and vegetables, much the same as the market on Ranong Road. After dark, though, it comes into its own as it is transformed into a major culinary experience. If you want to see where locals eat this is the place to come. The stalls become mini restaurants selling fresh and delicious Thai food.

If you are a people watcher and enjoy trying native foods, a visit to here is defi-nitely in order and you can expect to eat well for under 60 THB a head.


indeed fascinating. It’s a pity about the tourist crowds; all tours companies arrive here at the same time for lunch, bringing up to 2-3,000 people every day. Although worth a visit, there are better ways to get to Pannyi than by mass tourism.

Boat cruises to Phang NgaThe boat tours to Phang Nga Bay – the kind that leave from Phuket Island - usu-ally cruise past the James Bond commo-tion without stopping, continuing their quiet journey through the bay of moun-tains. This is by far the molst preferable way to visit this geographically spectacu-lar region.

Sea KayakingMany visitors consider a canoeing trip into the ‘hongs’, the hidden caves of Phang Nga, the highlight of their visit to Phuket. This mystical world of collapsed caves connected to the sea by dark tun-nels has been eroded from the limestone mountains over time by the rise and fall of the sea. Numerous companies have

sprung up, and it is worth looking around to avoid the cheap quickies. Sign up with one of the well-established companies, or with original company that discovered the hongs and began it all, Sea Canoe. This can be an unforgettable trip well worth the time and money.

Renting your own speedboatInterestingly, most of the beautiful im-ages of tranquil little islands and fabu-lously clear waters are taken on the outly-ing islands, not on Phuket itself. The only way to get to these islands is by renting a boat, and since there are few regular ser-vices your only option is to privately hire a speedboat for the day, although this is expensive it will provide you with memo-ries to last a lifetime.

Renting Traditional Longtail BoatsIf one wants a cheaper route, while tak-ing in a cultural experience, rent a tra-

ditional, wooden ‘longtail’ boat. These are slower, but are also fun. Longtails are available on most of the major west coast beaches, or at the north end of Kata where they shelter at night. They are also available – at much better prices – from the boat pier at Chalong, or on the beach at Rawai, right at the s o u t h e r n tip of the island.


WATeRSPoRTSDiving in Phuket

Phuket, and its surrounding Andaman Sea, have gained international reputation as one of the world’s top diving destina-tions. The Similan Islands in particular, are frequently ranked among the world’s top ten.

Several advantages make this region one of the best for both learners and ex-perienced divers. For learners there is world-class instruction at economical prices, and an abundance of aquatic life inhabit these warm and comfortable wa-ters. If you’re scared of sharks, don’t be, any of the graceful specimens found here are harmless and relatively rare. Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the ocean at over 10 metres long, are at the other end of this equation, being more common here than in any other part of the world. Ex-perienced divers the world over migrate to the Similan Islands knowing they have a near certainty of swimming with whale sharks.

While large fish are not so common in Phuket’s waters, the variety of corals, both soft and hard, is striking. But perhaps m o s t important for all divers, warm

water and year-round clarity makes this a great place to be down with the fishes.

Learning to DiveThere are any num-

ber of places to learn to dive on Phuket. Just look

for any 5 star PADI facility. A dive course will usually

take 3 or 4 days, starting in the classroom, then moving to the swim-ming pool and finally the open ocean. The result is a diving certificate recognised around the world, as well as a lot of fun and new experience.

Diving Day TripsFor those who already have their div-

ing certificate, a good range of day trips is available. A variety of diving destinations

include the two Racha islands south of Phuket, several pinnacles in the direction of Phi Phi, and one large wreck of a car ferry that sank in a 30 metre location in the lower Bay.

Diving LiveaboardsEnthusiasts come from around the

world for these liveaboards. Some run for up to 10 days and visit neighbouring coun-tries, usually Burma. Most divers book these trips well in advance, but those with time and flexibility can book a number of trips right here.

The Similan Islands, 90 kilometres Northwest of Phuket, is the most com-mon liveaboard destination. In good con-ditions the water visibility here can be astounding, though it’s generally in the range of 20-30 metres which is still excel-lent. The Andaman Sea is generally quite calm, making diving here easy and plea-surable.

FishingWith so much water out there, there

has to be fish, right? And of course there are fish out there – big fish, fighting fish, the sailfish. It’s Phuket’s one boast to fishing fame – there are few places in the world where one can catch sailfish so regularly.

Boats invariably head to the Racha islands south of Phuket where deep, clear waters attract the sailfish and their prey. At certain times of year thousands of sailfish congregate in very small areas, constantly leaping out of the water to land on their sides with the biggest splash – rounding up schools of smaller bait fish. Even when one can’t catch them, the very sight of so many huge, leaping fish is a worthwhile spectacle. Though they can be caught all year round, the monsoon season is particularly good.

A wide variety of other fish are also plentiful including small tunas, Spanish mackerel, wahoo, dolphin-fish, barracuda. Bottom fishing can give an even greater


Probably one of the best reasons for diving with us.

Sea Bees is the multiple winner of the “Golden Dolphin” for “Best Dive Centre in South-East-Asia” and the only dive centrein Thailand with a 5 Star ISO / EUF certificate. Sea Bees Diving is also a “ Go Eco Operator” and member of Quality Divers.

Sea Bees Diving • 1/3 Moo 9 Viset Road • Chalong • Phuket 83130 • Tel: +66-76-381765 • www.sea-bees.com • [email protected]

variety in the catch. There are few sharks left in these waters.

Some dedicated souls make the hours-long pilgrimage out to the continental shelf drop off, where the water suddenly drops to hundreds metres, and where, it is said, huge marlin rule the depths.

Tawan CruisesTawan Cruises is Phuket’s leading

yacht charter company providing guests with a memorable day (or multiple days) out amongst the scenic islands and waters around Phuket on a luxurious motor yacht. Offering yachts in the 32 to 70 foot range and accommodating up to 25 guests on our largest yacht, we give a first class service with great food, wines and our attentive crew. Contact our sales department for more information: [email protected] or call 0818943234 (English/French) or 0898712176 (Thai/English).

SailingOf all the ways to see and enjoy the

beauty of the Andaman, sailing is surely

the ultimate. There is nothing better than spending days cruising island to island, and waking up each morning in the shad-ow of a different island. Sailing, unhurried and serene, allows one to really unwind and absorb the incredible surroundings. When cruising Phang Nga Bay and the outlying islands of Phuket and Krabi you will shares the occasional well known an-chorages with a few other yachts, but oth-erwise meet only fishermen selling their catch.

Tawan Sea AdventuresTawan Sea Adventures is Phuket’s

newest fun activity on the water. Cruises amongst the famous sights of Phang Nga bay from your RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and enjoy the bursts of speed when the boat will thrill you and ensure you go home with a big smile ! Safe yet great fun, these new boats are the activity you must not miss during your stay in Phuket. Contact our sales department for more information: [email protected] or call 0818943234 (English/French) or 0898712176 (Thai/English).

44 / Property

Land & HousesLadawan, the brand-new Lakeview homes in Land and Houses Park Phuket, comfortable with spacious 3 bedrooms and just add “your own style furniture” to this ready-to-move into modern style building. Enjoy your daily leisure with professional-designed gardens or holidays relax in our resort-style clubhouse.

For further information call 076 381 151-2

The ParkLimited edition 10 luxury pool villa homes near Laguna Phuket.

3-4 Bedrooms, 84 sqm. Pools, Plot sizes + 1,000 sqm. Remaining units 5 only from THB 38,000,000

Call 076 326 177 for viewingwww.richmondth.com

The Charm Residence “Own the Nearest Residence to Patong Beach Front”You can own your holiday destiny with 1 minute walk to Pa-tong Beachfront, also enjoy superb facilities like infinity Edge Pool at rooftop, Lagoon Style swimming pool, Excellent res-taurant and Bar. For investors, we offer the great deal; 10% Guarantee Return - Fully Furnished - Foreign Free Hold

For more information call 076 344 [email protected] www.thecharmphuket.com

PRoPeRTy HiGHLiGHTS

Phuket Realty Sales & Rentals AgencyThis month we have some remarkable sale and rental deals available. Please take a look at our website or call us directly. We look forward to introducing you to the very best proper-ties in Phuket and the luxury of being part of this truly exotic tropical paradise.

Mobile: 081 892 4741, 081 979 [email protected] www.phuketrealty.net

Property / 45

LOW SEASON - FINAL PHASE SPECIAL OFFERS

As we move into low season and with the final phase under construction we are offering immediate buyers varied incentives on a

select number of pool villas and pool town homes.

There is no better time than now to make your lifestyle investment and take advantage of certain special offers.

On specific units offers include:• FREE furniture package valued at THB 1,000,000 or• Guaranteed rental income of 5% for first 2 years, or

• Generous cash discount

The Residence by Richmond Group is a pool villa and pool town home resort located near Bangtao Beach on the famed west coast of Phuket.

This exclusive gated community features Spa, Gym, Café/Bar, Beach Shuttles, 24/7 Security.

Learn more about The Residence: www.richmondth.com

TRY BEFORE BUY : THE RESIDENCE EXPERIENCE

The Residence Experience programme, price at just $200, offers prospective buyers the opportunity to see, touch feel and

experience the property, facilities and location before buying.

The offer includes:• 2 nights stay in a luxury pool villa

• Spa treatments• Airport transfers• Welcome drink

• Breakfast at The Café

Please contact [email protected] for further informations.

THE RESIDENCE PHUKET

For more information about this exclusive promotion or to make a reservation, please contact E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +66 (0) 76 326 177 Mobile:+66 (0) 8 7888 4577

Web: www.richmondth.com

PHUKET THAILAND

WHy NoT TRy BeFoRe you Buy?

Buying the right property in Thailand can be daunting. So how can you make the process a little less painful?

Quite simply a great way to make the final decision to buy a property, is to lease one first.

Pack your bags, come to Phuket, stay in a villa or apart-ment and get a ‘feel’ for the area. Take the time to travel to all parts of the island and live the local scene before deciding. After all there can be many a reason as to why you would choose one property over another.

Take for example the location. Do I need to be near the beach, near my favourite golf course, close to the airport if I travel often, conveniently located near schools, shops, en-tertainment? This list is of course endless but you get the picture.

Then the decision as to what type of property do I want? Do I want a villa with a garden and private pool, an apart-ment within a development full of facilities, a stand alone home within a rubber tree plantation? Again the list goes on.

A great option, if you already have an idea of where you are interested in, is to rent one of the properties within the area, or in that particular development. Sometimes the own-ers have properties to rent that are also available for sale, in which case you really get to know whether the home is for you.

Although in general off-the-plan properties can be less expensive, you can still benefit from buying such a property by renting elsewhere during the construction phase. This al-lows you to be more involved in the construction and in a better position to make decisions on finishing materials and furnishings.

Once you have test-driven your desired property it will be an easy transition for you to purchase since you will al-ready have built good connection and have a good idea of how the whole system works in Thailand.

This is exactly what I did when I moved to Phuket, I rented until I found my little piece of heaven, it took a while and with my knowledge of the market I had a huge advan-tage, but you can too, by choosing the best agent that can steer you in precisely the right direction.

Happy house hunting!

PHuKeT PRoPeRTy

Tara Sudlow, Director of Phuket Realty – Sales

& Rentals Agency, is a fully accredited property

specialist based in Phuket for the past 15 years.

46 / Transportation

How much of Phuket have you actu-ally seen? Wouldn’t you like to ex-

plore some more? Well, here we list some of your options for getting around the island’s highways and byways.

To and from the airportAirport transfers are relatively simple,

the airport is at the far north of the island, some 30 kilometres from Phuket Town and even further from most of the popular beaches like Patong and Karon. It is best to use one of the two official transport companies with booths right inside the arrival lounge, you can’t miss them. Pric-es are fixed: 700-900 THB for an Airport Limousine or 150 THB per person for a minibus to get to the major beaches at the south or west of the island. Metered taxis are also available and are cheaper than the airport limousines, as are private taxis but we suggest you avoid these since prob-lems have been known to occur.

The Airport Bus is a cheaper alterna-tive as long as you are not in a rush. Ask at the airport for their current departure schedules and pricing.

Car rental is available and companies, such as Budget and National, have offices located in the airport.

Airlines in & out of Phuket A multitude of airlines now run sched-

uled flights to and from Phuket, and dur-ing high season chartered flights are also available. Budget airlines such as Air Asia, Nok Air and One-2-Go Air all run con-venient and economical flights to other provinces throughout Thailand.

Song-taewsThere are few buses on Phuket, and

the main form of transport from beach to town is the ‘song taew’; a truck converted to carry passengers in the back on two

long benches. They are usually colour-ful, with a sign on front showing where they are going. These vehicles leave from a set stop by the fresh produce market in Phuket Town, reaching every major beach area on the island. They run approximate-ly every hour but there are no fixed sched-ules, and they run when there are suffi-cient passengers. When leaving the beach areas to head back to town they usually cruise around the streets, slowly, picking up passengers. It is slow, but cheap, with the fare from Phuket town to Patong now set at just 25 THB per person!

‘Tuk-Tuks’ If you want your own private taxi, look for a tuk tuk, a tiny mini-truck converted in the manner of the big-ger song taew above to carry about four (or more!) passengers. The tuk-tuk gets its name from the noise its little engine makes. There are fleets of these in all ma-jor tourist areas, and they will take you anywhere, for a price. The going rate for the relatively short ride between Patong and Phuket town can be as much as 450 THB, one way! You can attempt to bargain but don’t expect much movement on their prices and be aware that at night the price of tuk-tuks shoots up. You can also rent one of these tuk-tuks for the day. Expect to pay around 2,000 THB or more. This can be a good way to get about the island if you prefer not to drive yourself.

Motorcycle taxisThese will be a new experience for

many people and are a convenient, yet nerve wracking, way to get around. All fares must be negotiated before the ride.

These taxi riders are easily identified by their special coloured jackets identify-ing the location of their home base. Many have the word ‘taxi’ written in English on this jacket. Do not take a taxi from anyone who is not wearing one of these jackets.

Renting a motorcycleMotorcycles, big and small, can be

rented all over the island and are a popular choice for many tourists. Zipping around with the breeze in your hair is tempting for anyone but be careful, the hospitals here see a never-ending stream of foreign-ers arriving with skin missing from arms and legs, or sometimes worse. The acci-dent rate on Phuket is one of the highest in Thailand, with 90% of road accidents involving motorcycles!

Note that Thai law requires the driver to carry a valid license at all times, and all riders to wear helmets – even though most Thais (including the police!) ignore the regulations. The police occasionally enforce both laws, so beware.

The real danger here is this: NONE of the motorcycles rented here have insur-ance. If you rent one and cause damage you will be held fully responsible, with some greedy owners charging significant-ly more than the real cost of the damage. Be extremely cautious!

Renting your own carSince Phuket is quite a large island,

renting your own car can be one of the most pleasant ways to get around and it gives you freedom to go where and when you want.

Renting is easy; private rental cars are easily found in every beach area, and major rental companies operate in most resorts.

TRANSPoRT oN THe iSLAND

Transportation / 47

If renting private vehicles from the side of the road, beware: few of these vehicles have insurance, and this can prove disas-trous in the event of an accident.

Renting a car allows you get off the island and see the beautiful, neighbouring provinces of Phang Nga and Krabi. The roads are good and the scenery spectacu-lar, making for a great day out.

Regional busesThe long distance bus station is in

Phuket town, directly across from the Royal City Hotel. From here both air-con tour buses and cheap, ‘orange crush’ buses leave for destinations north, south and east. There are regular services to Bang-kok, Krabi, Surat Thani, Nakorn Sritham-marat, Trang, Haad Yai and other minor provincial capitals.

Most of the tour buses to Bangkok leave around 5pm arriving in Bangkok about 6am the following morning. Tickets can be purchased either at the bus station or through travel agents.

Transport by boatRegular ferry boat services from

Phuket run only to the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Yao Noi and Krabi. There are un-scheduled boats to Koh Bon, Racha Yai

and Koh Yao Yai. You can get to Koh Lanta by changing boats at Koh Phi Phi.

Most people get to the other smaller islands by renting their own speed boats or even by chartering yachts.

Whatever your chosen mode of trans-port may be, enjoy exploring the island, there is plenty to see and do, more than you might have realised. Happy hunting!

PHUKET - BANGKOK

Flight Dep. Arr. Days

TG 226 0725 0850 Daily

TG 202 1005 1135 Daily

TG 204 1050 1220 Daily

TG 206 1205 1330 Daily

TG 208 1310 1435 Daily

TG 212 1450 1615 Daily

TG 214 1530 1655 Daily

TG 486 1535 1700 ...456.

TG 216 1620 1745 Daily

TG 218 1825 1950 Daily

TG 671 1845 2010 .2.456.

TG 222 2050 2215 Daily

TG 224 2130 2255 Daily

BANGKOK - PHUKET


TG 201 0740 0905 Daily

TG 203 0830 0955 Daily

TG 205 0950 1110 Daily

TG 207 1055 1215 Daily

TG 211 1235 1355 Daily

TG 215 1410 1530 Daily

TG 217 1600 1720 Daily

TG 221 1820 1940 Daily

TG 223 1915 2035 Daily

TG 225 2240 2359 Daily

CHIANG MAI - PHUKET


TG 129 1240 1435 Daily

PHUKET - HONG KONG


TG 638 1300 1740 ..3.5.7

TG 638* 1300 1740 1.345.7

HONG KONG - PHUKET


TG 609 0800 1020 ..3.5.7

TG 609* 0800 1020 1.345.7

TimetableEFFECTIVE : 31 October 2010 - 26 March 2011

*TG 638 HKT-HKG OPERATE MON/WED/THU/FRI/SUN EFF.1AUG10

*TG 609 HKG-HKT OPERATE MON/WED/THU/FRI/SUN EFF.1AUG10

Phuket Reservation Call 0-7636-0444 Monday - Sunday, 0800 - 1700www.thaiairways.com

48 / Transportation

Transportation / 49

BANGKOK TO PHUKET


PG271 0805 0930 Daily

PG924 1145 1310 Daily

PG273 1345 1510 Daily

PG277 1730 1855 Daily

PG279 2015 2140 Daily

PG220 2150 2315 Daily

SAMUI TO PHUKET


PG251 0815 0915 Daily

PG259 1120 1220 Daily

PG253 1240 1340 Daily

PG255 1500 1600 Daily

PG261 18101 1910 Daily

PHUKET TO SAMUI


PG252 0945 1040 Daily

PG254 1410 1505 Daily

PG256 1645 1740 Daily

PG258 1940 2035 Daily

PG260 1255 1350 Daily

PHUKET TO PATTAyA


PG252 0945 1225 Daily

PG282 1510 1650 Daily

PATTAyA TO PHUKET


PG281 1300 1440 DailyPHUKET TO BANGKOK


PG270 0710 0835 Daily

PG272 1020 1145 Daily

PG276 1400 1525 Daily

PG274 1610 1735 Daily

PG278 1945 2110 Daily

PG280 2230 2355 Daily

Call Center

1771

Phuket Town: 076 225 033-5Phuket Airport: 076 205 401-2Suvarnabhumi International Airport: 02 134 3888-89 (ticket)Check-in Domestic: 02 132 0342-54Check-in International: 02 132 0331-39

* indicates the flight has Blue Ribbon Class (Business Class) available.

50 / Lifestyle

phuketbluesfestival.com

Curtis Salgado (USA)Mason Ruffner (USA)

AkashA (Malaysia)Disraeli Gears (USA)

The New Machine plays Pink Floyd (UK)The Prodigal Sons (Norway)

Phuket All-Star Blues Band with Andy Gonzales (USA)

Torgny Sandgren Blues Band (Sweden)John Meyer’s Blues Express (Australia)

Robert ‘One-Man’ Johnson (USA)

General: THB 1,200 (advance purchase), THB 1,500 (at gate). VIP: THB 3,000 (advance purchase), THB 3,500 (at gate) incl. access to VIP area with free flow of beer & wine. The Festival is a Charity Event with profits donated to Patong Rotary Club, providing educational support for Phuket’s local underprivileged children.

Admission Fees (2 days access) - Ticket Hotline: 086 682 2639

Phuket BluesRock Festival

Festival Warm-Up GigThursday, Feb 24 (10pm)at Tai Pan, Patong Beach.

DA VINCIRESTAURANT

Cinema Central Festival

Tickets available from the following local outlets – call the hotline for updates:

Island Partners

25-26 Feb

2 0 1 1

Blues Rock FestivalPhuket International

Gates open at 5pm. Showtime 6pm-midnight.

PBF-190x250-18Jan11.indd 1 1/18/11 12:10 PM

Vol.1 No.8

Documents

Transcript of Vol.1 No.8