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An Awnings Master

Chayuth Kaewklin
Managing Director
of Window Design and Awnings
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of made-to-order
grill panel, door design,
external facade
Customized decorative art
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Dear readers,
Say Hi to Phukets High Season and welcome to the November
- January issue of Phuketindex.com Magazine. Are you ready for
the upcoming holidays? Christmas and New Years Eve are on
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In this issue wed like to highlight a one-day photo shoot around

the islands best viewpoints; from Phuket Town to Promthep
Cape every ones a winner! For sports lovers we review the
international golf course at the Laguna complex, and fine-dining
enthusiasts will be happy to know that, as usual, were featuring
restaurant reviews and recommendations.

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Chayuth Kaewklin
Managing Director
of Window Design and Awnings
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For the cover special interview for this issue we feature and
in-depth interview with successful local entrepreneur Khun
Chayuth Kaewklin with his slogan All obstacles are just steps
to bypass.
We also have a chat with Khun Nawaphorn Namwan about her
designer life and zoom in with Worraporn Noiladtee to check out
her lifestyle.
Enjoy this special issue!
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Managing Director of Window Design and Awnings

Event Photo Albums

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- Bodyslam Charity Concert 2015 at Laguna Phuket

- Full Moon Party Volume 1 Xana Beach Club
- Twinpalms 11th Anniversary at Palm Seafood
- The Emerald City Life Condo at Patong
- Launching SANOOK WITH ME Pool Bar and Sky Lounge
- Foam Party by AIS Traveller SIM at Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong
- Baba Nest Presents Special Set by Vicetone
- Grand Opening of Cassia Phuket
- Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa 5th Anniversary

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40 - Golf Life
42 - Restaurants

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Features
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Interior Talk

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58 - Nawaphorn Namwan (Note)

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Lifestyle

Property

54 - Worraporn Noiladtee (Som))

60 - Phukets Fascinating Classic Architecture

PR & Marketing Manager

Sleep with Me Design Hotel @ Patong

Travel Destination

Cuisine

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An Awnings Master

Chayuth Kaewklin
Managing Director of Window Design
and Awnings

hayuth Kaewklin, also known as Aroon, is the

Managing Director of Window Design and Awnings,
one of Thailands leading tension membrane products
(awnings) providers. The company takes care of
customers in Phuket, throughout Thailand and overseas.
Chayuth is originally from Phuket, born and raised here. He
started his career many years ago right after graduating and
just like many young people he began his working life as an
employee.

How did it all begin?

WDA Showroom

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After I graduated (in electrical power engineering) I began

my career with some of the big name companies such Tesco
Lotus and Central Festival, to name a couple, until I felt that
I was ready to start my own business.

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WDA Showroom

Why the awnings business?

I researched the market for opportunities. Back then in

2009, my last job as an employee was as the regional
manager for Mr. Curtain. I saw a future in the curtain
business but at the same time I could see interesting
prospects in the tension membrane industry. Then I
decided to venture in awnings and curtains. I looked for a
shortcut, a model that could help pave my way to success
so I became a dealer for Thailands leading company in
tension membrane products. Now Im not their dealer
anymore Im delivering my own products.

WDA Showroom

Nikki Beach Phuket

Whats your tip for success?

In doing business, first you need to get yourself ready,

get your spirit right. Second, be diligent. Third are the
connections. Last is your source of capital. I started this
business with only 200,000 baht and a shop-house but
after five years I have my own showroom. How come
I got this far? The answers are above; you just have to
be brave enough to start out.

Phuket Boat Lagoon Resort

Why tension membrane products?

Tension membrane products feature a design without utilising

a metal frame but rather stretched canvas. Its innovative and
trendy. Tension membrane products are beautiful, light, and
stylish. They might come at a higher cost, but tension membrane
products deliver solutions that metal sheet frame cant.
We often see tension membrane products used in important
places as theyre simply outstanding.

Why Phuket?

First, Im originally from here. Second, most of my connections

are here but now that my business has managed to grow I have
dealers in other provinces. I have partners who help me with
the designs and marketing, and that helps me sell my products
throughout Thailand and overseas.

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Wine Lovers

HUA GU Restaurant

Patong Beach Hotel

Indoor Stadium Huamark

Besides tension membrane products, Chayuth s company

also provides over 10 more products such as retractable
awnings, vertical awnings, canopies, tents and warehouse
tents, drop arm awnings, pergolas, insect screens, and
sunscreen roller blinds.

What makes you different?

As mentioned, we opt for premium-grade products and offer

long-term guarantees. Our products are stylish and tailored
to customers requirements, plus were known among our
customers for prompt service.

Villa Market

Can you let us know about a bit about

your products and services?

Which projects are you most proud of?

Its difficult to say as we always put everything we have into

every job were responsible for. But to name a few, Id say
Artville opposite Central Pinklao, Beehive Lifestyle Mall at
Muang Thong Thani, and General Prem Park in Songkhla.
We have a new project in Pakistan which will cover an area

Our market is very broad, covering all areas in Thailand and

overseas. Our professional team is able to travel abroad for
meetings and installation in every corner of the world. Window
Design and Awnings Co., Ltd. has a strong relationship with a
leading manufacturer in Germany that has extensive experience
in awnings. We use their products and use top-quality stainless
steel for components and galvanized steel for every project in
Thailand which guarantees no rust for 10-20 years. Last, but
not least, is the designer who works for us; hes been involved
in a lot of large-scale developments such as the Huamark
Sports Complex, walkways in Suvarnabhumi Airport, and a lot
more. You can see his portfolio on our website.

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Villa Market

Phuket Fish Market Restaurant

of about 4000sqm. If were talking about four- or five-star hotels

in Phuket, we could reach the expectations of a six-star resort
but I think weve already done that at Iniala Beach House
(In Phang Nga province). Anyway, I dont think weve reached
the limit of our potentials yet. Were still passionate about design.

What about your goals?

Well continue with in the awnings business but youll see new
solutions on the market from us, I promise.

What are your working principles?

Be sincere to both your customers and your staff and the rest will
follow

How do you manage your time?

I spend almost all of my time involved in my business but do

enjoy going on big-bike trips with friends. However, I certainly
dont forget my family and try to spend as much time as
possible with them - theyre my life, my motivation and my
inspiration.

Your message to the new generation?

Window Design & Awnings Co., Ltd.

70/89 M.4 Chowfatawantok Rd., T.Vichit A.Muang
Phuket 83000 Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 216 447, +66 (0) 89 724 6914
Fax: +66 (0) 76 216 448
E-mail: chayuth.awning@gmail.com,
arunsawadde@hotmail.com
Website: www.tentphuket.co.th, www.windecor.co.th

Have your spirit ready. All obstacles are just steps to bypass.

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Bodyslam Charity Concert 2015

at Laguna Phuket

On Saturday August 22 - Laguna Phuket hosted an

inaugural charity concert event at Laguna Grove,
the home of annual sporting events such as Laguna
Phuket International Marathon
and Laguna Phuket Triathlon.
The sold-out Laguna Phuket
presents Bodyslam Charity
Concert 2015 featured
Thailands no.1 rock band, saw 5,000 fans enjoy
the night and raised funds to refurbish the students
dormitory at Phuket Punyanukul School for children
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Full Moon Party Volume 1

at Xana Beach Club

On Saturday August 29 - Thailands

world-famous Full Moon Party was
held at XANA Beach Club. Party-goers
were raring to go with Chandon
Stripe Out Limited Edition welcome
drinks - launching in Phuket for the
very first time, exciting fire performances, and Phukets finest house
music while dancing to the beats of DJ Iain Thomson, DJ Kraiz and DJ Wii.

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Twinpalms 11th Anniversary

at Palm Seafood

On Saturday September 19 Twinpalms Phuket celebrated its

11th anniversary at Palm Seafood
on Bangtao Beach. The guests
dressed up to the white theme, and
enjoyed the shows and great food
and drinks.

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The Emerald City Life Condo

at Patong

On Friday September 25 - Emerald

Development Group held a party
to launch their new condominium
project under the name of The
Emerald City Life Condo at Patong
located in the heart of Patong City
near Patong Beach.

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Launching SANOOK WITH ME

Pool Bar and Sky Lounge

On Saturday October 3 - Mr. Sittichai

Thanakorncharean General Manager
and Ms.Woraporn Noilatthi PR
and Marketing Manager of Sleep
With Me Hotels launched SANOOK
WITH ME pool bar and sky lounge,
a rooftop restaurant for people who
love to discover beautiful scenery
with a cosy atmosphere along with 180-degree views in the heart of
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Foam Party by AIS Traveller SIM

at Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong

Mr.Mahannop Aphinanthanaphong, AIS

Vice President Regional Operations-South,
together with Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong,
held a Fun Beyond the Frontier Foam Party.
The party was a massively successful blast
on Saturday October 3.

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Baba Nest Presents Special Set

by Vicetone

On Monday September 28 - Baba

Nest at Sri Panwa presented a
special set by Vicetone. Vicetone
are a DJ and production duo
formed by Ruben Den Boer and
Victor Pool, from the Netherlands.

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Grand Opening of Cassia Phuket

Cassia Unveilings the

Grand Opening event of
Cassia Phuket, the newest
hotel under Banyan Tree
Group, was held on
October 20 at Laguna
Phuket in Cherngtalay.

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Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

5th Anniversary

Discovery of arts an event

held on Thursday October
22 was a Photography
workshop along with
Happening Art by Romadon
Suriyan from Phuket Art
Village. The event also
featured Passionate Art by
Phuket local artists, culinary art food by M.L.
Kwantip Devakula, culinary art beverages by Full Moon Brewery,
cultural performance art from Phuket Art Village & Lion Muay Thai
and photography by Foo Friday & Canon.

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(which automatically take you through the website),
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Pharmacy Talk

Travelers diarrhea
can be more serious
than you think
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Pharmacy Talk

Travelers diarrhea is a gastrointestinal infection that is the most

common illness affecting travelers.
Each year between 20%-50% of
international travelers, an estimated
10 million persons, have bad
experiences with diarrhea.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of travelers diarrhea vary.
Generally diarrhea occurs within the first weeek of
travel and last up to 3-4 days. Affected individuals
on average pass up to 5 loose or watery bowel
movement per day which may be associated
withcramps. On occasion, individuals may
experience fever or bloody stools. The diarrhea may
be accompanied by abdominal pain and cramping,
bloating, or increase in stomach or vomiting.

Why does it happen?

This symptoms occurs as a result of unsanitary
handling of food. Food handlers who do not wash
their hands after they use the bathroom can transmit
the infection to people who consume the contaminated
food. The most common bacterium that causes
travelers diarrhea is enterotoxigenic E. coli, V.
parahaemolyticus and Clostridium botulinum

How to treat diarrhea

When treating afflicted individuals, drugs that
alleviate symptoms as well as antibiotics play a role.
With moderate symptoms, the addition of Bismuth
subsalicylate alone may suffice. Alternatively,
anti-diarrheal agents such as loperamide (Imodium)
can be given. With severe disease, characterized by
frequent diarrhea or dehydration, or complicated by
the passage of bloody stools, Imodium should not
be used and you should consult your pharmacist.
As with all diseases, it is best to consult a pharmacist
rather than attempting to self-medicate for travelers
diaarhea. This is especially relevant for pregnant
woman and children

and tea, fruits that can be peeled, and canned products

generally are safe. Although prophylactic antibiotics
(antibiotics taken before the person is exposed to the
pathogen) are effective in preventing travelers diarrhea,
they generally are not recommended. In some situations
drugs of quinolone class (levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin) or
Bismuth subsalicylate have been shown to be effective.

Teaspoon Pharmacy
Thai Travel Pharmacy
Counseling health service for tourists
Counseling to prevent acute diarrhea and
malaria
Provide information on the epidemiology
of the disease in each area and emerging
diseases
Tracking drug use in each patient effectively
Personal pharmacist
Pharmacy delivery services
Pharmacy on-call 24hrs.

Teaspoon Pharmacy
64/1 Thaweewong Road, Patong,
Kathu, Phuket 83150
+66 (0) 76 341 332, +66 (0) 84 757 5562
www.facebook.com/teaspoonpharmacy
(Open daily 8.00 - 24.00 hrs.)

How to prevent diarrhea?

Food is the major source of infection, Food sould
be well-cooked and served warm. Raw befetables,
uncooked meat or seafood and other foods maintained
at room temperature should be avoided. Dairy
products, tap water and ice (including frozen drinks
not made from filtered water) are also high-risk foods.
Carbonated beverages, beer and wine, hot coffee

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Golf Life

Golf Club

onveniently situated in the heart of Laguna

Phuket with easy accessibility by complimentary shuttle services between the
surrounding hotels, Laguna Phuket Golf
Club is an 18 hole, par 71 golf course. With its newly
revitalized layout and conditioning, the golf course is a
truly enjoyable yet challenging test for golf enthusiasts
of all abilities.
Thoroughly redesigned by world famous architect Paul
Jansen, the new golf course opened in January 2015

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and provides the perfect golfing experience. Measuring 6,756

yards off the back tees, the upgraded design focuses the
golfer on position and strategy from the tee, with well-placed
bunkers and water hazards to consider. The USGA specification
greens provide superb quality playing surfaces year round,
with well-designed contouring and run-off areas that offer a
wealth of shot options.
The new layout highlights sustainable environmental
conservation, which Laguna Phuket is renowned for. Its great
emphasize on natural surrounding and wildlife has created

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Yiyue (Crystal) Zhong

Assistant Manager, Marketing Communication
a tranquil holiday paradise for golfers and travelers of all
kinds with its enhanced water lagoons and reduced water
consumption. A native cultural experience has been well
represented with reused wooden steps, golf course furniture
and decorative traditional Thai fishing boats to provide a
local essence.
The new landscaping provides golfers with two distinct
scenic experiences with lush tropical foliage on the front
nine, while the back holes feature coconut groves. A scenic
backdrop comprising Phuket Mountains, and the Andaman
Ocean frames its sprawling tract wherever one goes.

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Restaurants

Seafood Market Buffet

at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

fantastic seafood night at Elements Restaurant, international cuisine at

Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach. The resort is perched on the
headland overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea.

Experience: Seafood Night Buffet

Price: 1,650 baht adults, 825 baht
children (8-12 years old) below 8 years
old free
Dress Code: Casual

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Buffet dinner: Every Friday

Vegetarian: Yes (20%-30% of all items)
Drinking water: Free
Mobile phones allowed: Yes
Car Parking: Yes with valet
Credit Card: Accepted

Contact information:
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
22/2 Moo 4, Naithon Beach, Saku,
Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand.
Tel: +66 (0) 76 303 299
Fax: +66 (0) 76 303 270
Email: H7488-RE@accor.com

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Sunday Glitz - Sunday Brunch

at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa

reat your family to a spectacular gourmet Sunday Glitz, designed to meet your needs as you revel in a laid-back Sunday
and indulge your senses with an array of delicious international dishes featuring fresh seafood, live oysters, a sashimi
selection and a variety of desserts. Different types of food will pass your table as the buffet proceeds and youll be offered
welcome cocktail upon arrival. A live acoustic band will entertain you throughout your lazy Sunday while little ones are kept
happily entertained with fun games by the brunch nanny, perfectly tuned to make Sunday a day of pleasure and relaxation.

Experience: Sunday Glitz Brunch Buffet

Reservation: Recommended
Price: 1,400 baht ++ per person
inclusive of free flow alcohol and soft drinks
(700 baht net for children 6 12 years)

Dress Code: Smart/casual

Open: Every Sunday 12.00 15.00
Free drinking water: Yes
Mobile phones allowed: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Credit card: Accepted

Contact information:
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
333 Patak road, Karon beach,
Muang, Phuket, 83100, Thailand
Tel : +66 (0) 76 396 443
Email : phuket.reservations@hilton.com

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Restaurants

The Sunset Grill Restaurant

at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

he Sunset Grill Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, offers stunning views of the sun setting over the Andaman Sea.
The romantic setting complements one of the best seafood restaurants in Phuket. Try the lobster and oysters package; come
and enjoy grilled lobster or lobster thermidor served with grilled corn cob and four freshly shucked fin de claire oysters.

Experience: Sunset dinner

Reservation: Recommended
Dress code: Smart/casual
Package: Lobster and oysters every
Friday 1,590 baht
Recommended menus: Wild mushrooms
and truffles, Chateaubriand steak, soft
shell crab salad

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Open: 18:00 22:00

Dinner: Yes
Vegetarian dishes: Can order
Free drinking water: Yes
Mobile phone allowed: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Credit card: Accepted

Contact information:
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
16/12 Moo 6, Tambon Kamala
Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83150,
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 231 234 ext. 5106
E-mail: fnb.phuhr@hyatt.com

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Viewpoints

Phukets well-known viewpoints

In this issue of Photo Album wed like to feature some of Phukets well-known viewpoints
all reachable in a one-day trip around Phuket. These viewpoints are extremely photogenic
so dont forget to take your camera and/or Smartphone!

Sapan Hin
THE BEACH IN TOWN

Start with Sapan Hin the classic leafy park just to the east of Phuket Town. Many of Phukets
residents spend their leisure time here with their family because of its shade and constant cool
sea breezes. If you come here early in the morning youll catch a beautiful sunrise.
GPS / DD: 7.862094, 98.400935

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Viewpoints

Big Buddha
NAKKERD HILL

Perhaps the best time to arrive here is

around 10am as the light then is near perfect
for spectacular photos. The Big Buddha or
Prahputtamingmongkol Eaknakakeeree, is
coated with white marble, stands 45 metres
tall and is about 25 metres broad across the
lap. The project was conceived in 2002 by
a group of local Buddhists called the Prahputtamingmongkol Sadtah 45 Foundation.
From the hilltop, you can take in stunning
360-degree views of Phuket.
GPS / DD: 7.827466, 98.311997

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Viewpoints

Phuket Windmill
YANUI

The perfect place to see beautiful Yanui and Naiharn beaches and
the Andaman Sea. The views here are similar to more famous
Phromthep Cape, but with fewer people. You should go there at
3pm. when people paraglide and fly model airplanes. At the top of
the viewpoint is an open-air Sala through which cooling breezes
flow. Be careful parking here if you come with a large vehicle as
the road leading up is quite narrow.
GPS / DD: 7.769703, 98.306757

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Viewpoints

Phromthep Cape
SUNSET VIEW

A crowded spot daily simply because

the views out to sea and of other
islands are impressive, you should go
fairly early to the cape, at least one
hour before the sun sets to grab a
spot. This is the viewpoint that most
magazines feature when they talk
about the island.
GPS / DD: 7.762654, 98.305277

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Viewpoints

Khao Rang
NIGHT VIEW
This Phuket Town location is very popular. Here, surrounded by natural beauty, you will find
a statue of Kosimbee na Ranong, Phukets charismatic governor of 100 years ago. Daytime
views here are very beautiful as you can take in a birds-eye view of Phuket Town, but at
night its lovely and cool and youll feel as though youre in a huge bowl of stars.
GPS / DD: 7.892788, 98.380139

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PHUKET NEWS UPDATE

Emerald Development Group officially

among the Best Properties in Thailand
The Emerald Development Group led by CEO
Mr.Sawit Ketroj is raising its game as one of the
leaders of Phukets burgeoning property
developers scene. There are many projects
under the Emerald brand in various locations in
Phuket and Ao Nang, Krabi, and customers both Thai and foreign
who appreciate something different in design and looks are
impressed by the quality of these developments.
The Emerald Group was recently nominated and awarded in the Asia
regions real estate industry at the Thailand Property Awards 2015
in Best Condo Development (Phuket) and Best Boutique Developer
(Thailand). Criteria consisted of quality of design, location, value for
investment, developers background, and sales.

Safe Driving for Fun

with Honda City and
Honda Jazz
On September 24, 2015
- Honda Automobile
(Thailand) Co., Ltd. held a
Safe Driving for Fun with
Honda City and Honda Jazz event for members
of the Chiang Mai and Phuket media at the Honda
Safety Driving Center on Ramkhamhaeng Road
in Bangkok. Honda also demonstrated a new
driving experience in the Honda City and Honda
Jazz on the Bangkok-Chachoengsao route.

The event was held at the Plaza Athenee Bangkok. The Emerald
Group was the winner of the Best Condo Development (Phuket)
Award for The Emerald Terrace Condo @ Patong and the runner-up
in the Best Boutique category.
For more information:
Tel: +66 (0) 86 776 6166 E-mail: info@emeraldgroup.co.th

Bangkok Airways to Open New Direct

Route between Phuket and Hat Yai
Phucharoen family donate
for Luang Por Cham 100
years Building Project at
Vachira Phuket Hospital
On Wednesday, October 14,
2015 Dr.Chayanon Phucharoen
and his family; Mrs.Penpat
Phucharoen and Mrs.Traitip Phucharoen met
Dr.Jessada Chungpaibulpatana, the Director of
Vachira Phuket Hospital to donated 500,000 baht
on behalf of Mr.Thaveesakdi Phucharoen, to
support the building project of Luang Por Cham
100 years Building at Vachira Phuket Hospital.

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Bangkok Airways has

announced the launch of a new
direct route between Phuket and
Hat Yai. The new service will
feature daily flights starting from
October 11.
Bangkok Airways will offer
a daily flight between Phuket and Hat Yai which
consists of 70 economy class seats. From Phuket
to Hat Yai, PG298 departs from Phuket at 07.25
arriving at Hat Yai at 08.30 and flies back to Phuket,
departing from Hat Yai at 09.10, arriving at 10.15.
For more information and reservations, please visit
www.bangkokair.com or call center at 1771 (24 hrs)

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Phuket Pineapples
Unique in the World

Phuket pineapples are unique for their

sweetness, aroma, colour and texture; theyre
certainly very different from other nationwide and worldwide
varieties, so much so that several international airlines insist on
serving only Phuket pineapples. As these pineapples can only be found
in Phuket, the government launched a project to improve and enhance the
quality and to promote them as a unique Phuket crop.

On November 27, 2552 (2009) Phukets pineapples were officially announced as a separate
entity by the Department of Intellectual Property. Now the islands pineapple plantation
owners are working together to use the same tactics in pineapple planting in order to
preserve the pineapples character and to increase its value. Not only will this benefit the
farmers but it also helps consumers obtain premium quality goods.
To buy Phuket pineapples you can easily find them downtown Phuket
ket at the large
market on Ranong Road or at roadside fruit stands. Along Thepkasattri
ri Road
(the thoroughfare leading to Phuket International Airport) is another
her
good place to buy them. But the best place to find this luscious
us
fruit at super cheap prices is just over the Sarasin Bridge in
n
Phang Nga Province where youll find dozens of stands
selling not only pineapples but freshly caught crabs!

Features - Lifestyle

Worraporn
Noiladtee (Som)
PR & Marketing Manager
Sleep with Me
Design Hotel @ Patong

Worraporn Noiladtee, also known as

Som or Sammy is the PR & Marketing
Manager at Sleep with Me Design Hotel
@ Patong. Her main job is to make sure
the image and public face of the hotel is
in synch with the hotels concept. Shes
been working in this field for about six
years and is also talented at graphic
design (its her hobby) and stands out from
the crowd with her friendly smile. She
discusses her style and accessories.

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The Must-Have Item

Red Lipstick
This is my signature item and almost a part of me. I have to meet people all the time and
makeup helps build my confidence and boosts my personality. On a hectic day, lipstick saves
my life. Red for me is auspicious; it means power and it gives me confidence.

Accessories

Daily Use Items

Buddha Pendant

Key Ring

I believe in sacred power.

The pendant, which I always
ayss
wear, helps reminds me to
o
do good and stay conscious
us
of every move I make.

I sometimes cant
nt
find what Im looking
oking
for so I use this key
ring. Its quite big,
ig,
so its easy to find
yet it can fit in my
pocket.

Cap
Also an important item that
I like to have it with me, my
ccap
ap helps me to stand out
and
a
nd protects me from heat,
the sun and the rain.

Wristwatch
Wr
Tim is very important to me so
Time
my watch is necessary for my
daily routine as I have quite a lot of
dail
appointments with customers and
app
business partners. The watch itself
bus
and not too stylish and fits
is simple
s
with almost anything I choose to
wear
wea so I like it very much.

My Smart Red Dress

Niello Bangle
I received my Niello bangle as
a present from my family when
I graduated from university
some years ago. Its priceless
to me and Im never without it.

Sometimes the event or appointment just happens without

prior notice or with such short notice that it doesnt to allow
you much time to prepare for it. I found this red dress goes
well with most events and occasions, yet it still reflects my
personality.

My Style
I dress creatively according to the need and occasion.
I think dressing is a kind of communication in that you can tell
everybody about yourself. It should reflect your personality,
your preferences, your style and at the same time it should
fit well with different places and whats happening.

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Recipe

BACCAL AL
FORNO
Spanish baked black
cod fish with Kalamata
olives, red onions,
fresh Roma tomato
and roasted potato

Black Cod Fish

Tomato Ragout

Roasted Potato

160g
10ml
2ml
1g
1g

100g
20g
5g
50ml
5g
20g
5g
1g
1g

250g
2g
2g
20ml
10g
1g
1g

Spanish black cod filet

Olive oil
Fresh lemon juice
White Pepper
Sea salt

Method

Fresh Roma tomato (no skin)

Red onion
Garlic
Red wine
Brown sugar
Black Kalamata olives
Italian fresh basil
Salt
Black crashed pepper

Pat the fish dry and season to taste with

salt and pepper. Oil one or two baking
dishes large enough to accommodate the
fish in one layer. Lay the fish in the dish
and pour on the lemon juice and the olive
oil. Refrigerate for 30 -40 minutes while you prepare the
remaining ingredients.

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large,

heavy skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring
often, until they have softened and begun to
color slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add a generous
pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring,
until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the
tomatoes, olives, sugar, red wine, half the basil and more
salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

Wash your potatoes in cold water to get rid
of any extra starch, tip your potatoes into a
tray or pan in one layer, and add your olive
oil and butter then season really well with
salt and pepper. Toss your potatoes in the olive oil, butter,
thyme, rosemary and mix all up. Put your potatoes in
the hot oven to cook for 30 minutes until lightly golden
and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to
drain off some of the excess oil.

Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce has cooked

down a bit and is very fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove
from the heat and pour over the black cod fish. Sprinkle on
the remaining basil. Place the black cod in oven for about 12
minutes.
Serve the black cod with roasted potato and tomato ragout
on top.

For more information

please call +66 (76) 292 697, Email: lagritta@amari.com or visit www.lagritta.com
Amari Phuket, 2 Muen-ngern Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150

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Young potatoes with skin (cut in to )

Fresh Thyme herb
Fresh Rosemary herb
Olive oil
Fresh Butter
Salt
Black crashed pepper

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Features - Business Talk

How it began

It all comes from our experience as designer

when we were often faced with the problem
that contractors and developers couldnt
manufacture our creations and ideas. They
tended to refuse our requests most of the time
when it came to difficult or unusual designs.
I thought then, well why not doing it ourselves?
Im a DIY person so I started to learn more
about making of furniture.
I began with small mock-up furniture and
gradually bought more and more tools and
equipment. I found it was a lot of fun and had a
good time sorting through computer programs
relating to this project.

From a hobby to a serious project

After Id acquired a few tools and a small
amount of equipment, I felt that I needed more
and began looking for bigger machines but
then I found my design studio was too small
to fit them all in! I needed more space and so
looked around and now we have our own
factory at Boat Plaza.

Whats good about us?

What makes us different is that we ourselves

are the designers not just the manufacturers.
When the customers come to us, they can
expect not only products but also consultancy
in terms of details, proportions, aesthetics and
more. We quite have reputation for this within
the design world. We cater to creations by
designers or architects and you could say that
we speak the same language as them.

Nawaphorn
Namwan (Note)
Director & Designer
of Crazy Fur Co., Ltd.
Its been three years since Crazy Fur started up
to provide creative solutions for both indoors and
outdoors dcor for Phuket. Phuketindex thinks
its an interesting company and asked Khun
Nawaphorn (or Note) to share its story with us.
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Obstacles

We recognise the high cost of labour and

materials. Everyone knows that cost of living in
Phuket is comparatively high but we manage to
counter this by keeping the quality of both our
products and service well balanced.

Future plans

We plan to expand of course but I prefer to

take it step by step as we still would still like
to stick with special and customized designs
rather than going into mass produce items that
all look the same. We have plans to expand
our factory and are looking for new innovative
materials to improve our furniture customization
possibilities. In the near future Crazy Fur will
offer our customers solutions in this field. We
can help polish, do touch-ups or even to simply
add more value with cost-effective methods.

What kind of furniture?

We mainly produce a big variety of decorative

products such as interior partitions, exterior
decorative grille panels and faade cladding.

Features - Business Talk

Words for young-blood designers

I always think that to be a good designer you need to learn by

doing. I sometimes see the new generation is stuck with designing
on paper but you cannot make creations out of paper alone.
Materials have their limitations also but by actually doing it
the solving process will be learned. Id like to see something
different from them, not just mixing and matching from the
mass products on the market.

Prachar Utis Rd.

Pracharsaama
kkee Rd.
Grand
Arena

Dance
Academy

Boat
Office

Sentio Nit Ja
Silp
Gallery

Our style - Your style

We see ourselves as a dream production maker. People have

their own imagination or concepts of their house or project in
their mind and when they come to us its our job to make their
dreams come true. Its fun and challenging with new concepts,
ideas or dreams every time we work on any project. Custommade designs are unique and keep our brains in good shape!

Thep Krasatti Rd.

We can work different type of metals, aluminium composite,

zinc and plastwood. Other core products are customized
furniture, door design, lamps and wall art. Please visit
www.crazyfurthailand.com to browse through our
catalogs or visit our facebook page CrazyFur.

Bypass Rd.

Thep Krasatti Rd.

www.crazyfurthailand.com
crazyfurthailand@gmail.com
Tel: 085-041-8182 Line ID: note8dda

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Features - Property
Sino

PHUKETS FASCINATING
Classic Architecture

he classic Western architecture you can see in

Phuket in the shape of old Sino-Portuguese mansions
his the result of influences ranging from English and
Dutch design schools to Chinese beliefs and pragmatism. This results in an interesting and rich blend of colonialera architecture. The Chinese influences are fairly obvious
and are a direct result of the large influx of Chinese workers
and labour leaders who came to cash in on the tin-mining
boom of a couple of centuries ago. Most of the newcomers to
the island in those days were from the south of China Hokkien province. If you look closely at these old buildings youll
see a fascinating mlange of spiritual belief and practicality.
Youll also see little flourishes above window frames of Nam

Tao patterns, fire pearls, flowers, and reliefs of various animals.

The byword in those days was adaptability as architects melded
together several different cultures and styles. A dominant feature
of this architectural style is often noted at the faade of buildings
in the shape of a five-foot long curved indent known as a ngor
kar khee in the Greek Ionic style and youll also notice typical
Corinthian embellishments of sculpted leaves and foliage.
The islands remaining Sino-Portuguese mansions are typical of
the practice in the past of merging of Chinese practicality with
Western designs. Several Chinese practices such as leaving a
wide open space in the middle of the house for cooling purposes
are noticeable.

Phukets old buildings can be divided into several groups are separated by period or by stylistic
function. Roughly speaking, most of them were constructed in the era from King Rama IV to King
Rama VIII. So we can group them into four types:

King
Rama
VII

King
Rama
IV

The first period is in the beginning

of King Rama IVs reign. Construction

The third period is during the early reign of King

Rama VII. Designers brought in lower faade decorations

during this time showed a strong Chinese

pragmatic influence which often resulted
in one- or two-storey buildings.

and incorporated a verandah, with lower-floor open spaces

emphasized.

King
Rama
IV-VI

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The second period is from the end of

King Rama IVs reign until the King Rama
VI period. At that time Western architecture was

The last period is at the end of

King Rama VIIs reign and into
the reign of Rama VIII. Stucco

beginning to become popular and the faade

of buildings was embellished by Greek-Roman
touches such as graceful curves in windows and
doors with stucco above them.

was still incorporated, along with the

Western-style use of mirrors and the
use of a verandah.

King
Rama
VII-VIII

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Sino

As for utilities, we can classify Sino-Portuguese architecture into four types:

The bureaucratic office; the commercial building; the mansion, and the shrine.

A typical Phuket bureaucratic office design is

encapsulated in Phuket City Hall and Phuket
Provincial Court.
Phuket City Hall is largely similar to Phuket Provincial
Court building and has the distinction of being the
very first reinforced-concrete building in what was
then known as Siam. It was constructed in the period
of King Rama IV, when the iconic and noteworthy
Phra Rasdanupradit Mahisorn Bhakdi (Kosimbi Na
Ranong) was governor of Phuket.

Phukets commercial buildings are

often designed to be slim to avoid
paying tax on their width (one can
discern the Dutch influence here).
They had deep, functional interiors
and were often three-storey affairs.
Sino-Portuguese commercial buildings can
be widely found around Phuket Town along
Phang-Nga Rd., Krabi Rd., Deebuk Rd.,
and Yaowarat Rd.)

Phuket has about 10 Sino-Portuguese mansions

left. These were the elegant abodes of people
whod made good on the island. Known as Ung
Mor Lhao, the people who inhabited these stately
buildings were more than likely millionaires.
There are several gorgeous mansions in Phuket
town such as the homes of Luang Anuphas Phuket
Karn, Luang Amnart Nararak, Pra Aram Sakornkete,
and Yusoot Sodaban. Nowadays, some mansions
are for sale or are rented out to become restaurants
(and cooking schools), schools, and tourist
attractions that you can actually visit them.

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Features - Property
Sino

Youll find many shrines in Phuket where the new

generation pays its respects and learns ancient culture
and traditions. Theyre also popular tourist destinations.
Shrine Sang Tham or Shrine Teng Kong Tong is located on
Phang-Nga Road in Phuket Town. Its an ancient shrine of the
local Tan family. The shrine is in Chinese style; the roof featuring
stucco and dragons and is adorned with images of immortals
and embellished ceramics of colourful flowers and leaves as
well as a mosaic pattern. The interior features popular deities
such as Kuan Yin (Pud Jor) by Ong Soon Tai. There is also a
mural of Si Yin Kui (in a previous existence Ong Soon Tai Sai,
an ancestor of the Tan family) and also a portrayal of Chu Sae
Nhiew Niew.

Features - Travel Destination

Malaysia International Mask Festival

Malaysian

Mask Festival
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Motac) and
the National Department for Culture and Arts
(JKKN) hosted the Malaysian International Mask
Festival 2015 from August 13-16 at the Esplanade,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) Park. The
four-day festival involved 379 participants: 287
from Malaysia and 92 from other countries.
This festival aims to instill mutual understanding
in the local and international communities with
regards to mask culture by featuring a vast
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creations. The festival also aims to promote

Malaysia as an international cultural and tourist
destination.
Masks have been used by man for protection,
subterfuge, performance, and entertainment
for many millennia. They exist in many cultures
around the world, each with its own identity and
function. A good example of mask culture is to
be found in Malaysia itself with the Orang Asli
Mah Meri tribe from Carey Island, Selangor,
well known for their mask art.

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Malaysia International Mask Festival

This programme was held for the first time in

Malaysia and attracted tourists from all over the
world, highlighting the characteristics, universality
and variations of shape and design of masks in
accordance with their function and role.
The Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park was selected
as the location for this event, as it is the base for
Malaysias most iconic shopping mall, hosting a
series of prominent and unique international brands.
Its location in the centre of the city makes it a
popular tourism destination, ideal for a large-scale
prestigious international event such as the MIMAF.

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Malaysia International Mask Festival

MIMAF consisted of five main components;

performance, exhibition, demonstration,
competition and a parade. An exhibition featured
masks and costumes, demonstrations emphasizing
mask-painting and carving, along with face and
helmet-painting. There was also mask-painting
and colouring. A one-kilometre-long mask
parade was held in the tourist-friendly roads
such as Jalan Ampang (in front of MaTiC), Jalan
Sultan Ismail, Jalan P.Ramlee and Suria KLCC.
The parade demonstrated the use of masks and
costumes accompanied by prolific music. The
main showcase featured performances from
each participating country, while events were

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held in various key locations such as the Central

Market, Sungei Wang Plaza and Nu Sentral.
Thank you helpful information from Khun Nikki,
PR representative from Tourism Malaysia
www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
Tourism Malaysia - Bangkok Unit 1,
3rd Floor, Zuellig House 1-7 Silom Road,
Bangrak Bangkok 10500 THAILAND
+662 636 3380-3

+662 636 3384

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