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bedroom villa
Price : USD 5 million
This superb villa has spectacular
panoramic double sea views.
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islands of Makham Bay to the
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4 bedroom villa
overlooking golf course
Price : THB 42 million
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Loch Palm Golf Course. The
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space for outdoor lifestyles with
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Phuket Island map 98

What's on : on & off Phuket (including the movies) 912-15
Free Wi-Fi hot spots around town 916
Social Phuket 949
People profile : Sorasak Kunathron 956
Things to do in Phuket 970
Health matters : Cholesterol 972-73
Useful telephone numbers 972

Yachts & Yachting

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek : Thailand’s favourite regatta 918-19
Yacht charters : Sunsail 920
Southeast Asia Pilot : Pattaya, Koh Larn and Koh Sak 922-23 Cover photos:
Left: Luxury 4 bedroom villa for sale
by Lynx Management Group
Cars Right: A charm for every moment of your life
Car sales : Sure Motors 924 by Silverado
Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 925

Shopping, Dining & Leisure

St. Patrick's Ball 2010 event round up 926-27
Student accommodation funds 928
Recipe : Medley of Phuket sole and king prawn 930

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Dining around Phuket 931-45
Education in Phuket 946-48
Airport security 958

Spas & Health

The Royal Spa 950
Lemongrass House 951
Sukko Spa
Swasana Spa
Six Senses Spa Evason Phuket
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Villas Aelita 957
Sivana Place 959
Oxygen Condominium
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Tropical Homes Real Estate 965
Phuket Paradise Realestate 966
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1 May @ The Sheraton Grande Laguna
One night in May, one reason, one goal, one island we all share.
Join the Phuket Has Been Good to Us foundation for a fundraiser and a
fabulous evening, that will help change the life of a child forever. There will
be canapes, a 4 course gala dinner, free flow bar, with music by Deja Vu,
Sheraton Band and 2 fantastic DJ's at The Ballroom, Sheraton Grande Laguna
from 6:30pm to 1am. Dress: FABULOUS! Tickets are 3,000 Baht per person.
Contact: Chantal Fernandes, Tel:+66 (0)89 874 2942. Email:
chantal.fernandes@gmail.com.
9th Anniversary The Green Man Mayday
1 May @ The Green Man Phuket
The Green Man's Mayday sale includes a garden fête consisting of games for
kids, a beer garden with a BBQ, a car boot sale, May pole dancing, May King
& Queen, musicians jamming, charities and more. There is free space for the
goods to be sold. Call for more information and to book.
Contact: Nui, Tel: +66 (0)81 894 7736. Email: info@the-green-man.net. Web:
www.the-green-man.net.
Paragliding Festival
21- 23 May @ Phromthep Cape, Nai Harn Beach, Ya Nui Beach, and
Koh Deang
Phuket’s first ever ‘Fun Fly’ paragliding festival will take place at Laem
Phromthep, Nai Harn Beach, Ya Nui Beach, and Koh Deang, where Phuket’s
only wind turbine is located.
The death-defying event is the brainchild of Phuket Paragliding Club
President Prasert Theplaong, who, when not soaring in the skies, is a
practicing dentist with a clinic in front of Bangkok Hospital Phuket.
Helicopter: EC130B4 (Eurocopter)
Call Centre: 081 926 21 02 (English / French) Email: info@helithaiandassociates.com Website: www.helithaiandassociates.com
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The festival is expected to draw paragliders from countries including Japan,
South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, France, the US as well as Thailand. So far 30
foreign paragliders have confirmed their participation in the festival. Some
200 Thai paragliding enthusiasts are also expected to join.
Highlights of the festival will include a spot landing demonstration, photo
contest and synchronized paragliding show.
Contact: Dr Prasert Theplaong, Tel: +66 (0)76 255336 or +66 (0)89 469 5571.
‘Day-Night and Day’ Contemporary Art Exhibition
Until 31 May @ D Gallery, Royal Phuket Marina
Day-Night and Day will feature mixed media on canvas work by Nguyen Tan
Cuong. This series of paintings are separate pieces and pieces in one piece.
Time in 'Day-Night and Day' contains several moments that continuously
run around and mingle all the opposite and contrary aspects in a flow.
The exhibition runs Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11am to 7pm and Sundays
from noon to 6pm.
Contact: Watinee (Ann) Kaewket, Tel: +66(0)76 360867. Email: info@dgallery.
co.th. Web: www.dgallery.co.th.
Regular Events
Chicky Net Phuket
Chicky Net is a web-based girls-only social network dedicated to connecting
women living in Thailand. You are welcome to join us at one of our two
monthly brunches which are held on the 3rd (South Phuket) and 4th Sunday
(North Phuket) of each month. Email: berthe@chickynet.com. Web:
www.chickynet.com.
British Business Association – Phuket (BBAP)
The pub night is held on the first Friday of the month and dinner on the
third Thursday from 7pm. Email: honsec@bbap.org. Web: www.bbap.org.
20 minute Sight Seeing
Tours from only 6,400
Baht per person
Private Transfers, Aerial
Reconnaissance, Aerial
Photography, Wedding
Proposals, Mega Yachts
Helicopter Services...
Rotary Club of Patong Beach
Dinner Out and Family Day is on the 4th at 7pm. The weekly meeting is
on the 11th Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong, the18th at Manjai Wellness Center,
Friendship Beach, Rawai and and on the 25th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong at
7pm. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.
The international Business Association of Phuket (IBAP)
The Regular Meeting is on the 14th at Rong Lao Sang Chan (formerly known
as Phuket Brewery) at 6:30pm. Program topic: to be announced. Tel: +66
(0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.
Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)
The Andaman Cabriolet Series Race 5 is on the 9th and Race 6 on the 23th.
All are welcome to join in. Contact: Scott, Tel: +66 (0)81 892 4992. Email:
sduncanson@quantumsails.com. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.
Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)
Join us for a casual "Meet & Greet" at Starbucks, Central Festival on Thursday
May 13th from 10-12am. This month's lunch will be held at The Watermark,
Boat Lagoon, on Thursday the 20th at 11:30am. All are welcome. Members
450 baht, guests 600 baht. Contact Carole, Tel +66 (0)85 782 1332. Email:
mummydux@hotmail.com.
Grumpy Old Mens Society (GOMS)
A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman who gather every 1st and
3rd Monday of the month at Chalong Pier Beer Garden to have a few quiet
beers, share information and to raise monies for charity. Drinks start at 6 and
meetings at 6:45pm. Contact: Warren Crowe, Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.
Free Computer Clinic
Join "For Dummies" author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic
Sundays from 10am to noon, at the Sandwich Shoppes. The 2nd is in Patong;
the 9th in Laguna; 16th, 23th, and 30th in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.
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Lions Club of Patong Beach
The monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is held on the
second Tuesday of each month. Contact: President Jean Leon, Tel: +66 (0)84
446 3084. Email: info@lions-club-patong.org. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.
Entertainment – May Choices
Live Irish Rock @ Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub, Patong
Nightlife and entertainment venue with an Irish theme. Every night, except
for Sunday, with Neil & the Red Hot Potatoes, playing all your favourite pub
rock & traditional fast rhythm fiddle music.
On Sundays there’s live football on the big screens. Tel: +66 (0)76 292590.
Web: www.scruffymurphyphuket.com.
Disco on the sand @ Stereo Lab, Surin Beach
Stereo Lab the disco on the sand at Surin Beach. There is also a DJ booth and
a dance floor. Upstairs there are private lounges with sofas and pillows to
crash out on. Web: www.stereolabphuket.com.
Live Music @Timber Hut, Phuket Town
One of the ultimate nightspots in Phuket Town is located on Yaorawat Road.
Timber Hut is a spacious meeting place set in a two-storey bar with a unique
décor mix of Thai and Western styles. A live band plays every night.
Open daily 06.00pm to 01.00am. Tel: +66 (0)76 211839.
Live music at the Boathouse & Boathouse Regatta
'Boy's Trio' is playing their famous light jazz at the Boathouse in Kata from
Thursday to Saturday. From Sunday to Wednesday Sioni & Dennis take over
with their unique Bossa Nova sound.
Sioni & Dennis also liven up the scene at Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta at
Royal Phuket Marina on Thursday and Saturday.
Tel: +66 (0)76 330015.
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 Upcoming Movies Central Festival Phuket, Tel: +66 (0)76 209000 Jungceylon Shopping Destination Patong, Tel: +66 (0)76 600555 Off Phuket Events Upcoming Events
Top of the Gulf Regatta JUNE 2010
Prince of Persia Iron Man 2 30 April - 4 May @ Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach, Pattaya 1 - 30 Thailand Tourism Festival @ Challenger
(Action, Adventure, Fantasy) (Action, Adventure) Now in its seventh year, the Gulf of Thailand's largest sailing event is still getting bigger. Entries for Hall 1-2, Impact Muang Thong Thani
Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Alfred Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don the big boat classes are already coming in and interest is high. Web: www.topofthegulfregatta.com. Exhibition Centre, Nonthaburi
Molina, Ben Kingsley, Toby Kebbell Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke 4 - 13 Phuket Film Festival 2010 @ Coliseum
World’s Durian Festival
Paradise Multiplex, Phuket
This is an epic action-adventure set in the Now that Tony Stark has gone public with 1 - 31 May @ Chanthaburi
mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince his alter-ego, there is no telling what evil Displays of fruits trays submitted by government and private sectors, trade fair for housewives, 12 - 14 Hua Hin Jazz Festival @ Hua Hin Beach,
reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious force will come forward to do combat. local OTOP food fair, fruit decoration caravan, fruit and processed products contest, jewellery and Prachuap Khiri Khan
princess and together, they race against dark A tattooed Russian heavy named Ivan, accessories fair. Contact: Office of Administration, Chanthaburi, Tel: +66 (0)39 311001. TAT Rayong,
becomes a man with deadly, technologically 13 Laguna Phuket International Marathon
forces to safeguard an ancient dagger, capable Tel: +66 (0)38 655420-1. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.
of releasing the ‘Sands of Time’ – a gift from enhanced coils called the Crimson Dynamo. Bangtao Beach, Phuket
the gods that can reverse time, and allow its He's an evil version of Iron Man who battles 25 – 27 Phi Ta Khon Festival @ Dan Sai, Loei
the superhero in a nuclear-powered suit of Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
possessor to rule the world.
armour. 5 - 9 May @ Phaya Thaen Park, Yasothon
Approaching rain clouds signal the start of the rice planting season, but according to north- JULY 2010
eastern folklore the first raindrops fall only when the gods are in the mood for love. They need 1 - 31 International Wax Sculpture @ Thung Si
The Bounty Hunter Shrek Forever After encouragement, hence the importance of the rocket festival. Contact: TAT Ubon Ratchathani Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani
Office, Tel: +66 (0)45 243770-1. Yasothon Municipality Office, Tel: +66 (0)45 711397 Ext. 112.
(Action, Comedy) (Animation, Comedy, Fantasy) 21-25 7th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, Phuket
Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Jason Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day 30 - 3 Aug Hua Hin Regatta, Hua Hin
Sudeikis, Dorian Missick, Joel Marsh Garland Antonio Banderas 13 May @ Sanam Luang, Bangkok
Milo Boyd, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing This annual ceremony usually takes place in May every year at Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace AUGUST 2010
gets his dream job when he is assigned to a beautiful princess and saving your inlaws’ in Bangkok. It has been performed since ancient times and is designed to give an auspicious
beginning to the new planting season, amid hopes and wishes for an abundant harvest. 4-12 Bangkok 2010 – the 25th Asian
track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? If you’re Shrek,
you suddenly wind up a domesticated family International Stamp Exhibition @ Queen
Nicole Hurly. He thinks all that's ahead is an
easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he Koh Samui Regatta Sirikit National Convention Center,
slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover- used to, a reluctant Shrek agrees to autograph 31 May - 5 June @ Koh Samui Bangkok
up, Milo realizes that nothing ever goes simply pitch forks. Then he’s tricked by the evil Now in its ninth year, the Koh Samui Regatta brings boat lovers and yacht owners from around the
with Nicole and him. Rumpelstiltskin and things start to go wrong. world together for a week of racing off the coast of the island. Fun on Chawaeng Beach, cocktail Times & dates of events are subject to change.
parties and yacht racing. Beautiful live sailing actions. Web: www.samuiregatta.com. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

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THAILAND’S FAVOURITE
REGATTA
Five nights of parties that are renowned as the best
regatta parties in the region, combined with four
days of high-octane yacht racing in the southwest
monsoon season have elevated Six Senses Phuket
Raceweek, now in its seventh year, head and
shoulders above the rest.
Held from 21 to 25 July at the Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa
on Phuket’s southeast coast, Raceweek is the first regatta in the
2010/2011 Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship (AYGP).
“Yachts thinking of taking part shouldn’t be put off by thinking
this is all about top racing yachts,” said Grenville Fordham, MD
of organizers and rights owners Image Asia Events Co., Ltd. “We
attract a strong fleet of cruising yachts too, both monohull and
multihull, and they all have a great time during Raceweek, no
matter how much or little experience they have,” he added.
Regatta registration is now open via the regatta website with
fabulous value ‘earlybird’ discounts on entry fees for boats and
crew. A first this year is the chance to win the value of entry fees for
boat and full crew courtesy of Global Investments (Far East) – but
you only qualify if you beat the earlybird deadline.
Another first this year is the unique souvenir Raceweek apparel
from sponsors Gybe that’s available online via the regatta
registration page.
The organsisers were excited to announce recently that both Title
Sponsor Six Senses Resorts & Spas and Co-sponsor Jaguar Cars
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had announced their renewed commitment for the 2010 event.
“There’s no question that both Six Senses’ and Jaguar’s continued
support is down to the success of last year’s event for each of
them,” said Fordham.
With the exception of 2009, Raceweek has seen the number of
entries grow each year and the organisers anticipate a record fleet
for the 2010 event. “In 2008 we welcomed 43 yachts from all over
the region; last year we suffered a ‘global meltdown blip’, and were
down to 33 yachts – but the standard of the fleet was much more
competitive than in previous years,” said Fordham, adding that he
anticipates the opportunity to put some early points on the slate
in the AYGP will be an incentive for more of the regional racing
yachts to make their way up to Phuket in July.
Another development that will have those ‘in the know’ keeping
a lookout is the return of last year’s surprise Multihull Winner,
the brand new Phuket-built Andaman Cabriolet Niña on her first
outing. Nina also took first place in this year’s Royal Langkawi
Regatta. For Raceweek 2010 she will be accompanied by two
‘sisters’, the second Andaman Cabriolet Da Vinci and designer Alan
Carwadine’s own 42 foot derivation with the same hull shape,
both still undergoing final preparations in the boatyard. According
to a source inside Cabriolet builders Composite Catamarans, they
hope to take all three podium positions in this year’s Multihull
Class. Watch this space!
“Top regional racers, Neil Pryde and Ray Roberts raced here last
year for the first time and both were warm in their praise of our
event – particularly the quality of the racing – while Asian racing
veteran Peter Ahern has been coming back for several years,” said
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Fordham. “We hope to attract more of the AGYP competitors this
year – and, of course, hope to see Peter, Neil and Ray in the fleet
again,” he added.
Back on the sponsorship front, Jaguar Overseas Operations
Director, Mick Razza, said, “In our inaugural year as Co-sponsor
in 2009 we saw a remarkable rise in sales off the back of our
experiential marketing at Six Senses Phuket Raceweek. We deal
with marketing strategies worldwide and with Paul Poole (South
East Asia) Co., Ltd. we saw a first class 360° campaign that rivals
the best platforms we have used in the past. We look forward with
anticipation for another great week’s regatta in Phuket this year!”
SSPRW 2010 is the platform for Jaguar’s regional launch of the
stunning, all-new Jaguar XJ range – with VIP guests invited from
throughout Southeast Asia to experience both the regatta and the
new XJ, with exciting test drives designed to put the cars through
their paces set up around the island.
Already confirmed to join Six Senses and Jaguar in the sponsorship
lineup are (returning) Tourism Authority of Thailand, Siam Winery,
Andaman Cabriolet, Asia-Pacific Boating, MyPhuketInfo.com,
Phuket Gazette, Prestige Magazine, SEA Yachting and (first time)
Global Investments (Far East), Urbane Nomads, Gybe, YACHTstyle,
AngloInfo and Mövenpick. As discussions come to fruition over the
coming weeks, many more of last year’s sponsors and partners are
expected to return in 2010.
“The continuation of Jaguar as a Co-sponsor in 2010 sends out
a very positive sign of the importance of strategic alliances with
Asia’s top sporting events,” said Paul Poole, Managing Director
of Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd., whose company has
been appointed by Jaguar to manage and maximise Jaguar’s
Co-sponsorship of the event and their supporting experiential
marketing activity.
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Asked if the regatta is more about the sponsors than the
sailors, Fordham responded, “At certain stages in our planning,
sponsorship marketing is the key to a successful event. But nobody
should doubt that our main focus as regatta organizers is to run
several days of superb yacht racing in Phuket in July.” Adding that
he does not believe widening the scope of Raceweek to include
peripheral activities is what the sailors or the sponsors want, he
said, “Our job is to focus on giving them both a great regatta and
to let the world know about it. We think that’s enough,” he said.
As Paul Poole says of his success in marketing Raceweek
sponsorship, “None of this [sponsorship] would be possible
without a great infrastructure and edge of your seat racing.”
For more information on the regatta and to view the SSPRW 2009
TV programme:
www.phuketraceweek.com email: raceweek@image-asia.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyU8gxaWQ44
For more information on sponsorship opportunities:
www.paulpoole.co.th/phuketraceweek email: paul@paulpoole.co.th,
aruwan@paulpoole.co.th (Thai speaking)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxFIBbPbbeI
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 Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : Extract, Pattaya, Koh Larn & Koh Sak Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition
Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (3rd Edition) cruising/sailing guide by Bill O'Leary & Andy Dowden − www.southeastasiapilot.com

Pattaya & nearby islands A SOUTH PATTAYA BAY

206 miles from Ao Nathon, Samui
Good snorkelling can be found along the outer edge of the
reef that fringes the beach. Further south there is another less
busy bay with resorts and restaurants ashore.

D NORTH KOH LARN (HAAD SAMWAN)

PATTAYA & THE EASTERN GULF This anchorage is secure only in the north east season.
6 miles from South Pattaya Bay

- Phuket,Fordham
Although good holding can be found in 4-5 metres anywhere

Thailand
odia in the bay, we recommend the southern end, away from the
Chon Buri amb
i-C many fishing and tour vessels.
Tha Border

Grenville
Anchor well clear of the busy parasailing pontoons and Good holding can be found in 5-10 metres on a sandy bottom,
floating restaurants scattered throughout the bay. lending protection in the southwest season. The sand beach

Co., -Ltd.
makes for convenient dinghy access to the many hotels and

© 2009
Koh Phai The sand beach is accessible by dinghy, and there is plenty restaurants ashore.
Koh Lan

© 2003 - IMAGE Asia Events

of action ashore, particularly at night, with countless bars,
Pattaya restaurants and more along the colourful and noisy strip. A very popular daytime destination for the tour boats
operating out of Pattaya. Numerous speedboats and even
Sattahip a yellow submarine operate from the commercial jetty in
Koh Khram
Rayong Chantaburi B ROYAL VARUNA YACHT CLUB the bay.
12°40N 2 miles from South Pattaya Bay
Koh Samet

Koh Chuang E KOH SAK

Trat Anchor only in settled weather and only near the two
mooring buoys at the southern end. Stay well clear of the
rock awash in the middle of the bay.
This anchorage is not recommended for overnight stays. There is
Koh Chang often a shore break, which can upset a small tender and, during
the northeast season, the beach can be depleted of sand.
The new Royal Varuna Yacht Club house offers good facilities,
Koh Kut including a bar, a restaurant and a swimming pool. Visiting
101°E yachtsmen are warmly welcomed, but be sure to register with
a committee member. Good road links into the city.
0 50
5 miles from South Pattaya Bay
This small horseshoe-shaped island has a well-sheltered bay
in the southerly season. Anchor in about 4-6 metres on a
sandy bottom in clear water off the fringing coral reef.
NOTE: On the passage from this group of islands to Pattaya,
avoid the area around Hin Koh Larn, about 1.5 miles east of
Koh Krok. Do not rely on the marker buoy, which is frequently
washed away or which drags during rough weather. Anchoring
at Koh Krok, a private island, is not permitted.

Swim ashore on Koh Sak to a basic seafood restaurant. The

PATTAYA & THE EASTERN GULF
Pattaya is 147 km southeast of Bangkok and faces the Gulf of
Thailand. The coast southeast from Pattaya to the Cambodian
border has many relatively undeveloped islands.
For the moment there is only one really safe year-round
haven for yachts along this coast, Ocean Marina just south of
Pattaya. There is also a good natural harbour at Sattahip, but
this is used by the Royal Thai Navy and is out of bounds.
C WEST KOH LARN (HAAD TEIN) island used to be an exclusive resort for Thailand’s rich and
As a result, there are still not many yachts or motor cruisers
7 miles from South Pattaya Bay famous, though it is now rather rundown. On the footpath
plying the coast, but Ocean Marina Yacht Club has recently leading south from the beach you’ll see the foot and hand
become active and organizes many cruising flotillas to the prints of many famous visitors, including some old Hollywood
islands to the south. legends.
This pretty anchorage in 5-8 metres on sand is recommended
The voyage from Pattaya to Koh Kut near the Cambodian only as a day stopover – a place for swimming or lunch ashore
border will certainly not lead to crowded anchorages. This at the restaurants on Haad Tein.
trip is well worth the effort, with lots of splendid unspoiled
Pattaya, home of Top of the Gulf Regatta - 30th April to 4th May 2010
islands to visit.

PATTAYA & KOH LARN
50 years ago, Pattaya was a sleepy little fishing village. Then
came the Vietnam War and the incursion of thousands of
young American GI’s in search of rest and recreation.
The area grew at such a pace, with both Thai and foreign
tourists, that the government promulgated the Pattaya City
act in 1978, thereby joining Naklua and Pattaya to form the
There is regular yacht racing at the Royal Varuna Yacht
Club for small sailing boats, and Ocean Marina Yacht Club
organises regular weekend racing and cruising weekends
to the offshore islands. In May each year The Top of the Gulf
Regatta is held at Ocean marina, attracting attracts yachts
from Hong Kong and Singapore as well as the Gulf Coast.
PATTAYA AND KOH LARN
© 2009 - Grenville Fordham

fifth local government municipality. Thus Pattaya City was E

8 Fl (3) W.R. 105 10m 9/5m
born with an ever increasing influx of visitors and residents
4
from the burgeoning surrounding industrial estates. 10 A
5 Koh Krok 27
D Pattaya
The latter use this whole stretch of coast as an escape 8 27 7
from the city, resulting in crowded beaches and hotels C B
204 Hin
every weekend and during school holiday periods. The 27 Ko Lan RVYC
Radio Masts
Hin 9 RW (R Lts)
10-kilometre stretch of grossly overdeveloped coastline Koh Larn Phra
Nang 21
from Pattaya to Jomtien has also gained a reputation for
14 8
its wild nightlife and overcrowded beaches. 13 8 11
Surprisingly, perhaps, Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC)
Ocean Marina, just south of Jomtien, are havens of relative 0 1 2 12°56.011N
A 100°52.100E
tranquillity.

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Event round up
Phuket’s first ever St. Patrick’s Ball was held at the JW
Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa on Saturday, March
27th. It was a HUGE success, raising much-needed
financial support for the Life Home Project: a home for
Peter Wood (Honorary Consul of Ireland in Phuket’s husband), Huge Fitzgibbon (from Kinsale Co. Cork),
Frances Lynch (from Kinsale Co. Cork), Adele Hutchinson (Irish Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur’s wife),
Udo Buck, Michael Hosking, Jeremy Stokes and Laura Stokes (lying across) Hélène Fallon-Wood (Honorary Consul of Ireland in Phuket), Eugene Hutchinson (Irish Ambassador in
Kuala Lumpur)

women and children with HIV/AIDS, here in Phuket.

The staff of the JW Marriott including GM, Robert Lohrmann,

F&B Manager, Richard Taffs, and Head of Banqueting, Chakrit
Jatupornpisate, did a sterling job to make the event nt fantastic.
John Northern the JW Marriott Regional Manager was as fantastic
at securing prizes from all Marriott hotels, and even The
he Marriott
Druid’s Glen in Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
The style was sensational and lots of effort went into manyany outfits.
Denise Cortez, Boom Ydmark and Khun Niparda Srissaard saard were
among the women who looked amazing. The free-flowing wing wine
and beer was complemented by the Irish Times pub drinks rinks on
offer. The entertainment was provided by Sophie Tanapura, apura,
a highly-acclaimed opera singer, and Nattaporn Pakalong, ng, a
young Thai violinist, who played with a constant adorable ble
smile. What a talent she has! Live performances by the he
Roaring Bhoys kept everyone in high spirits, and dancing
until the early hours of the morning. The luck of the Irish
was truly in abundance that evening.

Thanks to many generous prizes donated by local

ocal and international
supporters of the event, a total of over two million
llion baht was raised!
The live auction conducted by Martin Carpenternter MBE, saw people
furiously bidding for a Harley Davidson, golff packages at Druid’s
Glenn in Ireland, flights to Dublin, complimentsts of Etihad Airways
with an amazing hotel stay for seven nights ts at the Carlton
Hotel Group, courtesy of Frank Carroll. Silentnt auction prizes
such as hotel nights, dinners, golf lessons at the new Phunaka
Golf Course, courtesy of Oliver Bates, the professional,
ofessional, beautiful
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Trove, photographs from the personal collectionection of Michael
Weinstein and a beautiful painting by Holly Matlind Smith,
who is only four years old. All these, along with many
other ddonations, helped raise even n more money.
Raffle prizes included flights to Singapore
ngapore with
Tig
Tiger Air, hotel accommodation in Bangkok,
Chiang Mai and all over Phuket along with
C the British International School CAS students under the
many vouchers for wonderful dinners in
m supervision of Kathy Coulson. Sarah Venus, Kate Newnswns
Kirsty McKay, Claire Radcliffe, Live Leprechaun and Lin Prachakrich
May you live a long life
Full of gladness and health
With a pocket full of gold
As the least of your wealth
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
The kindness you spread
Peter Wood, Becky Scott and John Connelly Keep returning to you.
the event organizers, Irish Honorary Consul Hélènee
Phuket restaurants. Many thanks to Matthew Burns,
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and energy and expertise free, and with a permanent
he
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es,
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The Life Home Project would like to thank the many
the bank! The Life Home Project can continue to provide
de
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 Feature

Student
ACCOMMODATION FUNDS
Last month we talked about university and school fees funding. It seems logical
to continue in this vein, by sharing with you, details of two very exciting student
accommodation funds.

The recent UK budget is excellent news for the student accommodation As such, the Coral Student Accommodation Fund invests in established
market. The government has announced the allocation of an extra £250 UK schemes and providers, while also benefiting from the enormous
million, to create an additional 20,000 university places for students. With opportunities, emerging in Western Europe. By spreading exposure to several
the need for quality accommodation already exceeding the supply, this established specialist providers, the fund aims to maximise returns, and
news will increase demand for the existing space. As supply/demand ratios minimise dependency on one single fund or provider.
are a major factor in driving prices, this is good news for investors in the
student accommodation sector. The fund was launched in March 2009 and has attracted a lot of investment
during its opening year. Returns have ranged from 8% in the Euro fund, 9%
Brandeaux was a pioneer in providing private student accommodation in the in the dollar fund and 10% in the sterling fund. This is right on the target of
late 1990s, and is now one of the largest investors in the sector. The UK-based 8-10% p.a.
Fund has a portfolio across with more than 15,000 beds, in residences located
in 18 major university towns and cities. Incredibly, the Sterling Fund which Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb YTD

was launched on the 15 June 2000 has never posted a losing month, and has 2009/10 1 1.01 1.02 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.06 1.07 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10

achieved an average growth of 9.7% p.a. since inception. 2009/10

% Rtn 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 10%

BRANDEAUX STUDENT ACCOMMODATION FUND (£)

With security for our money on everyone’s mind, it’s important to
CONSISTENT RETURNS EVEN DURING FINANCIAL TURMOIL
know where a fund is based and how it’s regulated. The Coral Student
5 Year Percentage Growth Total Return Accommodation Fund is based in Luxemburg. Luxemburg offers investors
the security and knowledge that the fund is highly regulated, and is
monitored. The custodian for the Fund (where the money is held) is Deutsche
Bank Luxembourg: again regulated.
In conclusion, for those investors looking to access a non-traditional package,
investment in the Student Accommodation sector looks very inviting. The
sector is non-correlated to the traditional stocks and bonds market that has
seen so much volatility in the past few years, which means that while the rest
of the market might be a cause for concern, this sector would seem to have a
bright and steady future ahead.

From 01/03/05 to 28/02/10

Returns quoted are net of Brandeaux charges Source: Lipper Hindsight

The fund objectives are to deliver consistent annualised positive returns of

8% to 10% over a rolling three to five year period while maintaining a profile
of low volatility performance.
Brandeaux’s student accommodation portfolio of residences is already
over 82% booked for the coming 2010/2011 university year beginning late
September, so it is well on track to maintain 100% occupancy. With net rental
increases for 2010/2011 up nearly 8% over 2009/2010 prices, Brandeaux
Student Accommodation Fund (£) looks set for another year of top-of-target
performance.
The US$ denominated Brandeaux Student Accommodation Fund which
invests solely in Brandeaux Student Accommodation Fund (£), has a
currency hedge to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations George Lindsay
between US$ and Sterling. is Wealth Manager at Expat Solutions
Another way of entering the Student Accommodation market is to spread a financial planning consultant
your investment over a wider region, so as to reduce any volatility or risk. with Expat Solutions and he can be contacted
The Coral Student Accommodation Fund offers investors the opportunity to Tel: +66 (0)89 868 5143. Email: george@expatsolutions.org
participate in the growing sector of student accommodation by investing for a free consultation about student accommodation
not in the buildings themselves, but in the companies that own and manage funds and other aspects of financial planning.
the properties. This approach is known as a ‘Fund of Funds’.

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Medley of Baan Rim Pa Thai Patong Seafood International

Phuket Sole and

King Prawns
with Fresh Herbs 'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant
Ingredients (Serves 4) good you are, if you’re not in the right location, forget it. was the first seafood restaurant to open in the then village-like Patong. It
• 4 King prawns • 4 pieces Chinese cabbage has changed very little from those days except for a major refurbishment
Baan Rim Pa has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with after the 2004 tsunami in which major damage was sustained.
• 8 fillets Phuket sole • 100 gm snow peas
a reputation stretching much further. It is perched on a cliff, with teak
• 20 gm capers • 100 gm baby carrots The restaurant was rebuilt as it was in original Thai style with open
Heat olive oil and 10 gm of butter in a pan, and add seared fillets of Phuket floors and the constant swish of the surf ‘downstairs’. There are some
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• Juice of 2 yellow lemons and • 1 sprig parsley selections, which are on display – chilled and ready to eat. The kitchens at
cook through and reserve. delicate aromas of world-class cooking in the air, this House by the Sea is
segments for decoration • Sea salt and black pepper Patong Seafood Restaurant are a place to behold, where their chefs with
one of the most romantic places to eat in Phuket.
In a second pan, warm 10 gm of butter, and cook chopped shallot and simply so many years of experience, prepare your seafood and other Thai
Preparation garlic without browning. Add cooked vegetables and seasoning, and warm Situated on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Baan Rim Pa delicacies to perfection.
through for a few seconds. prides itself in superb, authentic Royal Thai Cuisine, an ambience second
Peel and wash all vegetables, and cut carrots in julienne. Chop the garlic and The first thing that you will notice are the friendly staff. The smiles, the
the shallot. Cook carrots, snow peas, and Chinese cabbage in hot salted water Pour sauce on four warmed plates. Add vegetables, prawns and fillets in the to none and the most spectacular views on the island. Baan Rim Pa is attentiveness and the helpfulness in making your choice are something
for a few minutes. Wash parsley and squeeze dry in kitchen tissue before centre of the plate, and decorate with lemon segments. the winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence seven you will appreciate and you will then know why many visitors and locals
chopping. Bon appétit! years in succession. come back time and time again to enjoy this real taste of Thailand.
Open Thu-Tue 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340789, +66 (0)76 341768 Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 341244
On the coast road just north of Patong Beach Rd, 200 metres north of Soi Bangla in Patong
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Devakul to oversee his four restaurants in Phuket: The Boathouse Wine & Grill, France, an elite group of the most famous chefs in the world. There are only
Mom Tri's Kitchen and the two latest restaurant venues, Mom Tri's Oasis in about 300 worldwide, with this accolade of merit.

cialng
Kata and Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta at the Royal Phuket Marina.
For over 25 years, Chef Lumineau was renowned as the Executive Chef at the
In 2000, a friend recommended Jean-Noël should meet with a French
compatriot, Mr. Louis Bonner, the General Manager of Mom Tri's Boathouse. p e
S nci
a
Fin ffer!s
Gault-Millau (16/20) and the Michelin-star rated Château-Hôtel Le Prieuré in
Owner of the Boathouse, Mom Tri, a connoisseur of good wine and food,
the Loire Valley in the province of Anjou, France. He lectured at the University
of Angers teaching License and Master Classes in the subjects of food and
was so impressed with Jean-Noël, he invited him to host a yearly Boathouse
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restaurant management, and in his spare time he became a Cap-10 acrobatic C deta
Additionally Mom Tri sent the chefs from the Boathouse Wine & Grill and
for
Mom Tri's Kitchen, to study with Chef Lumineau at the castle in France.
Then Chef Lumineau spoke to Mr. Bonner about retiring from Le Prieuré and
shifting his focus to training, making menus and creating new recipes. Not
missing a good opportunity, Mom Tri immediately offered him the position
of consultant for his restaurants including the two new ventures, Mom Tri's
Oasis and Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta at Royal Phuket Marina.
Versatile by nature, Chef Lumineau enjoys the challenge of working in
Thailand as he likes to experiment. He says, “Food must retain the individual
flavours of the ingredients. I’m interested in the mix, the original taste of the
best quality ingredients with an Asian fusion. Thailand has an enormously
interesting selection of food. There are so many new possibilities with the
spices, and an abundant choice of fish and seafood. Thai cuisine is very
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Website: www.boathousephuket.com
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Mom Tri’s Villa Royale and Mom Tri’s Oasis
Email: pr@villaroyalephuket.com
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Mom Tri's Kitchen International Sala Bua International Mom Tri's Oasis Mediterranean Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai

Enjoy fine dining in an award winning restaurant set just above the rocks
and overlooking Kata Noi Beach. Panoramic sea views combined with
the sound of the waves below create a peaceful, sensually indulgent and
romantic setting.
European favourites and Thai dishes are served either on the open-air
terrace, covered patio or Thai sala. An exuberant menu offers delicious
creations from talented Executive Chef Sura. Popular dishes include hot
crab soufflé, and light and savoy appetiser, tuna carpaccio, Phuket lobster
and Angus beef tenderloin. Mom Tri's Kitchen is the winner of the Wine
Spectators Award of Excellence for four years in a row and has over 350
labels including an extensive organic wine list and 16 wines by the glass.
Also enjoy watching the sunset during happy hour from 6:00 to 7:00 and
receive 50% discount cocktails and beer. Situated on the only road into to
Kata Noi, the entrance can easily be found on the hill between Kata Beach
and Kata Noi Beach.
Open Daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333569
Mom Tri's Villa Royale, Kata Noi
www.momtriphuket.com
There are only a certain few select restaurants that can offer an evening of
enjoyment with unsurpassed sophistication. A superb cuisine prepared by an
award-winning chef, along with warm hospitality in a luxurious but relaxing
ambiance, set the stage for an ideal and memorable evening out. With a seating of
al fresco and outdoor dining by the sea, and the soft sounds of the musicians, the
setting for the discerning diner or those seeking a romantic interlude, is complete.
A unique evening at Sala Bua can include an array of culinary delights prepared
by Executive Chef Ronnie Macuja who steered Sala Bua into winning a coveted
‘Best Restaurant’ award granted by Thailand Tatler from 2002 to 2007. His superb
entrées include the Open Lasagna of Rock Lobster with white truffle mash potato
and new season garlic cream and Hoisin Roasted Duck Breast with maple-glazed
pears, charred asparagus and cherry-grappa sauce.
Sala Bua offers the ultimate in elegant dining providing cuisine that is innovative
and unparalleled. With a warm ambience and service, this place to dine provides
an extraordinary and unforgettable evening out.
Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340138 ext 8301
Impiana Resort & Spa Phuket. Entrance from Beach Road, Patong
www.sala-bua.com
Beachfront dining becomes a whole new experience at this tropical,
sophisticated and yet relaxed setting which enjoys gorgeous panoramic
sunset views from the restaurants and live music in the tapas bar.
Mom Tri’s Oasis introduces a new kind of Mediterranean cuisine to Phuket
with tantalizing dishes served in the open air restaurant. Choose lighter
fare from the Oasis Spring Tapas Bar or casual beachfront dining at the
Oasis On the Sea Restaurant. Tapas include glazed scallops with spinach,
feta cheese and sun-dried tomato samosas, and goat cheese and tomato
meatballs. For those seeking something light and healthy there is a good
selection of generous salads.
Oasis On The Sea offers some original dishes such as barracuda filet with
a sun-dried tomato crust and lemongrass risotto, and classics including
Australian beef tenderloin with shallot crisps and wild mushroom or
Béarnaise sauce. There is also a good selection of vegetarian items.
Free wireless internet also makes Oasis a great place to come, relax on the
sofa and enjoy some authentic Lavazza coffee.
Open daily 10:30-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330423
Kata Beach, adjacent to the Boathouse
www.momtriphuket.com, info@momtriphuket.com
Kan Eang, meaning feel at ease, invites you to unwind with the soothing
sounds of the waves, enjoy a stunning view of Chalong Bay and savour
freshly caught seafood, local Thai delights and selected Japanese dishes.
Kan Eang@pier is more than a restaurant, it is a destination. Originally
called Kan Eang 1, the name was changed after renovations. Kan Eang
1 with more than 30 years of preparing great seafood dishes had long
been a favourite among both locals and visitors from around the world
Kan Eang@pier is no different and continues the tradition of satisfying any
palate with their selected fresh seafood and local specialties.
Kan Eang@pier has the flexibility to cater for everything from intimate
dinners to special events and large banquets.
This restaurant with its friendly and attentive staff and seaside tables
and chairs in an idyllic setting offers a relaxing and pleasant dining
experience day or night. Enjoy a panoramic view of the yacht harbour
and close islands.
Open daily 10:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)83 173 1187, +66 (0)76 381212
The pier of Chalong Bay
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The Kamala Restaurant Thai/International La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills Crepes Village International/Fusion Wine Connection International

Take a break and enjoy the sea breeze on a hot day in an outdoor or indoor
setting with strolling musicians serenading you as you enjoy a wonderful
meal. The Kamala Restaurant at the The Print Kamala Resort offers a relaxed
and casual dining experience in a stylish setting close to the beach.
The resort has a reputation as the perfect hideaway for honeymooners and
holidaymakers. What better way to celebrate than by starting with an exotic
cocktail created by the bar staff? PS I Love You, a blend of dark rum and
amaretto, is an enticing drink that helps set the ambience for a great stay.
Choose from the menu of International and Thai food a mix of dishes as the
colours and taste combinations are sure to please. The Shrimp on Garlic Toast
and Calamari make for well-known Western favourites and the Spare Ribs with
a spicy Thai sauce provide a piquant twist. Not to miss are the Kao Pad Talay
Sapalot, seafood fried rice served in a pineapple, the Spicy Seafood Salad and
Gung Sarong, vermicelli noodles wrapped around deep fried prawns.
Try a taste of the exotic in an intimate and warm atmosphere.
Open daily 06:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0) 76 385396-8 ext 700
7 km from Patong Beach on Beach Road To Kamala Hill. In front of the Kamala Park
www.printkamalaresort.net/restaurant1.php
La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located in the Royal Phawadee
Village – a sumptuous and quiet boutique resort in Patong. An intimate
and relaxed ambience offers a welcome escape from the nearby busy
and bustling area. Unwind with a glass of wine at an outdoor table or in
airconditioned comfort and enjoy great steaks and French specialities.
Appetizers of Beef Carpaccio and Basil and Warm Goat Cheese Salad are
delightful delicacies of a perfect combination of meat and cheese with
complimentary textures and delicately spiced tastes. The Steak Tartare
served with fried potatoes with garlic and butter and vegetables and the
Entrecôte with a Bearnaise sauce and a baked potato and vegetables are
sure to please.
A varied menu of wonderful food that includes perfectly cooked steaks
and dishes from France is a good reason to stop at La Boucherie. Top it
off with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, and you have a
restaurant that provides a very pleasant and satisfying experience.
Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 344581, +66 (0)81 607 0191
Royal Phawadee Village, 3 Sawatdirak Rd., Patong. Free Pickup (Conditions Apply)
www.laboucherie-asia.com, sales@laboucherie-asia.com
An extraordinary outdoor venue that serves a unique yet familiar food has an
unmatched ability to offer a refreshing and relaxing dining experience. Crepes
Village specialises in the traditional thin French pancake, the crepe. From the
well-known Crepe Suzette, there are crepes with delicious International and
Asian fillings. Couches and cushioned chairs under a pavilion-type structure
with Thai wooden gazebos provide the village-like setting.
Fancy Thai, Mexican, pizza, ham and cheese, tuna salad or a Popeye classic
of cream spinach and cheese? Try your favourite filling already wrapped in a
crepe or for the adventurous in the wrapping department, enjoy a combo set.
The Thai Combo for four people, which includes curry dishes, provides a taste
of a truly Thai crepe while the Western Combo presents an eclectic sampling
of spinach, ratatouille, Mexican and bolognese.
Enjoy some wine, cider and cocktails specially made at the restaurant with a
meal and while the kids play in the playground or take away a selection of
superb crepes or have some delivered to your home or hotel. Bon Appetit!
Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 325154
Cherngtalay before Laguna gateway, also at Soi Sai Yuan Nai Harn
www.crepesvillage.com
It’s not very often that you find everything that you need in one place, but
a visit to Wine Connection in Sino Avenue at Jungceylon makes a welcome
change. Where else can you find a bistro, wineshop, food shop, deli and
bakery all under one roof?
For starters, there is a tasty selection of cold cuts and cheeses served with
a variety of fresh bread straight from the in-house bakery. As a main, Rabbit
with Wild Mushrooms with accompanying gratin potatoes and spinach is a
perfect combination of flavours. This is just one of Chef Laurent’s monthly
specials, which keep people coming back time and time again. A Crème
Caramel slips down easily and makes the meal complete.
A smooth fruity Chilean Cabernet Merlot is a wonderful wine to accompany
the meal and is one of literally hundreds of wines that can be selected by the
bottle from the wine store or by the glass from the menu.
With a French Chef, a fabulous menu, monthly specials and great wines,
that is the perfect recipe for a great meal out.
Open daily 10:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 366091, +66 (0)76 282411 ext 2
Patong: Jungceylon in Sino Avenue; Chalong: Fisherman Way Business Center
www.wineconnection.co.th

Siam Indigo Authentic Thai/Fusion

Set in the 'Heritage' part of Phuket Town, Siam Indigo represents all that
is good about the area and the changes that are happening there. From
2006, it has offered a unique setup where works from local artists adorn
the 90-year-old walls in the white table and chair dining room while the
lounge/bar area sticks to a more modern style. Overall, the décor is a
successful marriage of old, atmospheric Chinese shophouse and eclectic
art with a broad emphasis on space and light. The décor reflects the
attitude of the owners: a healthy respect for the building's heritage with a
leaning towards the contemporary.
Following the tradition of Asian cultures, the menu has been designed for
sharing. Pass plates amongst friends and companions and embrace this custom!
Siam Indigo is registered in Thailand best restaurants Tatler guide for 2007-2008-
2009. Enjoy excellent Thai delicaties with some fusion creations. A “Phuketien
night” with show is organized once a week for those who wish to experience
the real Phuket life. Céline runs a great team and her enthusiasm is contagious.

Open 11:00 till late, Closed Sundays | Tel: +66 (0)76 256697
At the beginning of Phang Nga Road, close to the circle & market
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Taste Restaurant Mediterranean/Pacific Rim
Taste Restaurant on Surin Beach offers a Mediterranean Pan-pacific menu with
beachside seating. The menu is dictated by love for food made with fresh
ingredients. Favourites like Tamarind Glazed Barbequed Ribs, a family recipe
of Nepalese Indian curry and Australian ribeye steaks has made Taste an expat
favourite. Weekly specials offer innovative creations: Black Crab Ravioli with
chive mousse, grilled sardines and Wing Bean Salad with bbq chili shrimp.
Fresh fish, which comes daily from the markets is served in a variety of ways
from the hot and tangy 3-spice fish, to the classic seared snapper with beurre
blanc sauce. White snapper is prepared in a ginger white wine broth with
Japanese accents, served with rice and sesame salad. Tuna is lightly grilled
and prepared with mixed greens served with vinaigrette dressing.
Taste creates a fine dining experience with causal beach ambiance and
exudes beach chic, with attentive staff, great wines, and fabulous cocktails.
The 99 baht happy hour (4-7pm) Mojitos are unbeatable.
Taste is the perfect setting for private parties, weddings and corporate events.
Open Tues-Sun 12:00 till late | Tel: +66 (0)76 270090, +66 (0)87 886 6401
On Surin Beach, left from parking lot, 3 restaurants down
www.tastesurinbeach.com
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Salvatore’s Italian
Looking for a break from the tourist spots on Phuket’s west coast – and the
best pizza on the island? Follow the locals to Salvatore’s, a rustic 'trattoria' in
Phuket Town. Salvatore offers traditional Italian cuisine using only the finest
fresh ingredients, such as linguini alla bottarga, sea bass in salt crust, gnocchi
with fresh sausage and pizza baked in a wood-burning oven.
Other specialties are created with local shellfish, like mouth-watering lobster
ravioli and fettucini with crab. Start with the bruschetta, with delicately
skinned tomatoes and fresh herbs and beef carpaccio with olive oil.
The food is prepared under the careful eye of the Sardinian executive chef
and owner, Salvatore Cossu, a fixture on Phuket’s restaurant scene for his
cooking skills. He personally shops for the vegetables and fish in local
markets. The bread is baked daily; the pastas and sausages are home-made.
Ask him about daily food specials as well as wine suggestions. Salvatore
offers about 60 labels, including Sardinian wines.
The service is warm and the ambience is friendly. But the real star is the food.
Open 12-14:00, 18-23:00 Closed Mondays | Tel: +66 (0)76 225958
Near the circle and fresh market in Phuket Town
www.salvatorestaurant.com
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Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky Eurasian/Tapas Bar
The new chic modern resort Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas brings the
sophisticated style of city living to the tropical beauty of Phuket Island.
Cape Sienna awaits you in our two unique dining venues, both with
outstanding service, fine cuisine and views to match. It’s chic! It’s modern!
It’s hip! It’s laidback! It’s Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas.
At Plum Fine Dining, Executive Chef Indrajit Saha offers an exotic
experience with tantalizing Oriental dishes and more familiar dishes with a
hint of tropical spices. Slip into our sleek décor and treat your palette with
fusion cuisine for an unforgettable experience.
Vanilla Sky Bar & Lounge – the pinnacle of the resort serves distinctive
cocktails and interesting Tapas together with a breathtaking view of Kamala
Bay. Stepping out on the terrace and slipping into one of the chairs will give
you a sensation of having reached a small piece of heaven on earth.
Come for the Cape Sienna experience and be surprised by the amazing
location, delicious food, great drinks, good music and stunning view…
Plum Fine Dining18-23 Closed Mon&Wed Vanilla Sky 17–00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 337300
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire's Mile!
www.capesienna.com, food@capesienna.com
Da Vinci Italian
Conceptualisations and ingenuity in the form of Italian cuisine come to Nai
Harn! Relish an authentic style of cooking of a diverse array of favourites
and new combinations served in a cozy ambiance or savour pizzas in a
separate casual seating area by a wood-fired oven.
Welcoming tastes and sights abound at Da Vinci with tantalizing
temptations served from the kitchen with fresh ingredients as signature
items in every dish. The Lasagne Al Forno, home made lasagne layers
of pasta made with beef and tomato sauce and the Spaghetti Neri
Pomodorini Calamari E/ Gamberi, black spaghetti with tomato, squid and
prawn offer unique tastes and texture combinations with the richness of
their flavours reflected in the quality of the ingredients.
The Scaloppine Al Vino Bianco Con Patate are two appetizing escalopes
with white wine served with potatoes were perfectly cooked fillets of pork.
For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try
Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food.
Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574
Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawai
www.davinciphuket.com
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Harrys Steakhouse Scandinavian & International Food
Harrys Steakhouse and Restaurant is located at Patong Beach on a quiet
walking street. Enjoy a good meal in central Patong, between the beach
and Patong Tower. Harrys is part of a Swedish franchise that offers Swedish
dishes, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Mexican, Thai and great Steaks and Ribs.
Thai food is very good, but sooner or later you'll get hungry. That is why we
are here! You can always expect authentic flavours with homemade sauces
and marinades. Tender imported steaks cooked as you please... Barbecued
ribs, with hot sauce or sweet Jack Daniels glace, so tender the meat falls
of the bone... Fish with white wine sauce and mashed potatoes... are some
of the reasons why people are coming back to Harrys year after year. Are
there any favourites we have forgotten? Probably many!
There is a comfortable air conditioned area for sport entertainment with
a specialty bar menu and a big screen view. Premier League, Australian
Football and World Cup Soccer... What else can you ask for? Do not forget
the Mexican Buffet on Thursdays. Everything you would want for tacos and
fajitas but enriched with barbequed ribs, chicken and kebabs.
Open daily 08:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340418
100 metres from MacDonalds in front of Patong Tower
www.harrys-phuket.com
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Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta International
Treat yourself to a fine dining occasion that calls for remarkable and fresh
ingredients such as ambiance, setting, service and food! Top up these
elements with a marina-side venue on the boardwalk of Royal Phuket
Marina with a view of luxury yachts and the extraordinary cuisine famous
to Mom Tri’s Boathouse Wine & Grill in Kata, but at a much lower price, and
there are the makings for an exceptional evening.
Boathouse favourites and new dishes from Maître-Cuisinier de France Chef
Jean-Noël Lumineau and Chef Tummanoon of Mom Tri's Boathouse Wine
& Grill are on the menu. The cuisine at the Boathouse Regatta is a fusion of
seafood and French Mediterranean cuisine with over 200 wines to match.
On Thursdays and Saturdays there is a special 3-course gourmet menu on
offer and the Boathouse Bossa Nova Duo, Sioni & Dennis entertain with
their unique sound from 7 to 11pm.
Set sail for a regatta – enjoy the food, wine and the views on the boardwalk!
Open daily 11:00-23:00, Closed Tuesdays | Tel: +66 (0)76 360855
Royal Phuket Marina, Thepkrassattri Road, Koh Kaew
www.momtriphuket.com
"Sleek new poolside restaurant & music lounge Climax sits on the 5th floor of
Phuket’s hottest boutique resort, Absolute Bangla Suites. The décor dazzles with
colour, the vibes are pure and sexy, and the crowd is hot. Tatler award-winning
Chef Stephan Bouwman creates a menu to-die-for. The poolside bar provides a
huge range of cocktails and wines and a host of international DJs will make your
night out one that is not to be missed."
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The Siam Supper Club International Limburi Bistro International Into the Med Modern Logical Cuisine Climax @ Bangla International

The Siam Supper Club is definitely an icon!! It screams the word. There are
few places in the world that provoke such a sense of time and place.
The venue is a long bar and grill that has become synonymous with the
cool of a bygone age still leaving it's sophisticated imprint. It's cool... in the
same way scotch on the rocks is cool. Beautiful... no glorious jazz filling the
few empty spaces. One of the most interesting collections of sepia black
and whites remain true to this same time and place.
When one is at The Siam Supper Club, one has to give up the mantle
of tourist or visitor and for a brief time assume the rank of resident or...
Phuketian. For when you're at The Siam Supper Club you are well and
truly placed in a subtley lit and timbered comfort zone where a cocktail
is still a cocktail damn it, the wines are big and the fabulous food reminds
you of how things used to be. Ah! The tropics!
Big wines. Fabulous food. Great music.
Open daily 18:00-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 270936
Outside the gates of Laguna at Tinlay Place
www.siamsupperclub.com
A new and innovative concept of dining has just arrived in Patong! An
open aired environment that is simply yet tastefully decorated and is
situated just above street level in the bustling centre provides the setting
for a leisurely dining occasion. Limburi Bistro offers a medley of original
dishes that are a delight to the senses and marry Thai, Asian and Western
favourites.
Good things come in good packages! The Creamy Tom Yum Kung, a
blend of the traditional Thai prawn soup with a Western creamy soup
base is served in a coconut. Another signature dish is the Pineapple with
Fried Penne, a variant of Pineapple Fried Rice. A Japanese favourite, the
Tempura Wasabi Shrimp is served with a wasabi mayonnaise dressing.
Reminiscent of Japanese sushi with a Nori seaweed wrap, the Sweet
Sticky Rice with Mango Roll is a pleasing deep fried dessert.
With a central location in Patong minutes from Jungceylon, Limburi Bistro
offers a superb and creative menu with dishes that are reasonably priced.
Open daily 07:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 344059-60
First floor of Limburi Hometel, Rat-U-Thit Song Roi Pee Rd opposite Christin Massage
www.limburi.com
“Into the Med”, one of the restaurants at the Evason Phuket & Six Senses
Spa, established its reputation by offering modern Mediterranean cuisine
coupled with excellent wines and a stunning panorama view over the
Andaman Sea.
Raising the bar higher - chef Thomas Jakobi’s Modern Logical
Cuisine showcases his latest innovations in the form of new, creative
interpretations of a cuisine that has both visual and textural appeal. The
taste and a focus on fresh, wholesome, local ingredients are tantamount.
Seasonal ingredients are a main strength of this cuisine.
The wine programme, created by our resident sommelier, has recently
been granted the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
The wine concept is based mainly on indigenous Mediterranean grape
varieties and focuses on biodynamic wine producers. Unique wines from
small wineries are paired daily with seasonal dishes.
Open Tues-Sat 18:00-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 381010 ext 6
Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa, Rawai
www.sixsenses.com
Climax Pool Dining & Music Lounge is located on the roof top of Patong’s newest
design resort, Absolute Bangla Suites, and offers an extensive variety of dining
options and drinks, all while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Patong.
"We offer a new dining experience where you can enjoy the best Western
dishes and seafood specialties complemented with our large wine selection
and Climax signature drinks. All this while enjoying the sophisticated
atmosphere and unique view of Patong from our rooftop,’’ says Stephen
Bouwman, Operations Manager.
With many years experience in designing menus and organizing and catering
functions in Phuket, Stephan has created a number of unique signature
dishes as well as a fresh seafood menu plus imported beef and fresh sushi and
sashimi and special homemade ice cream and desserts.
With a seating capacity of 78, a drinks menu numbering in the hundreds and a
VIP room, which can be used as a separate function room for private, corporate
and special functions, Climax offers the ideal venue for any occasion.
Open daily 07:30-11:00, Bar till 2 am | Tel: +66 (0)82 636 4316
Soi Bangla Square, rooftop of Absolute Bangla Suites
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White Box Modern Mediterranean/Asian Baan Yin Dee Fusion/International Baluchi Indian LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar Thai

Often the ideal dining and nightlife venue has an unsurpassed
beachfront setting with views of the Andaman Sea and the setting sun
at dusk. Once a house nestled on the beach and known to locals as
White Box due to its colour and shape, White Box offers is now a two
and a half storey building that holds an outdoor rooftop bar and both
an outdoor and air conditioned dining area on the first floor.
Superlative dishes such as the Pan Fried Rock Lobster and Foie Gras
wth cantaloupe, mango and apple salsa and lavender essence and the
Grilled Wagyu Beef Sirloin with grande escolha reduction, figs, plum and
mizuna salad are pleasing to the eye and tantalize the taste buds.
After dinner, move to the party upstairs and get a taste of Latino, Salsa,
Hip-Hop, R&B and more that White Box features on weekend nights.
A superlative beachside location with a lively social and nightlife scene,
an outstanding cuisine make White Box a venue to frequent.
Open daily Mon-Sat 17-01:00, Sun 12-01:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 346271
Past Novotel Resort after Sunset Resort on beach side
www.whiteboxrestaurant.com
Few destinations in the world can host an evening of enjoyment with
sophisticated flair and unrivalled ambience. Unprecedented luxury and
comfort characterise Baan Yin Dee. “Warm Welcome Home”, the English
translation of Baan Yin Dee, is an apt name for this upscale retreat that
truly is to be discovered. Traditional Thai hospitality, the pleasing sounds
of the piano and the superb dinner make for a relaxing occasion.
The international and fusion flare at BYD come alive in the dishes
so delicately prepared and presented. The Nasi Goreng Kampong,
the Indonesian style fried rice served with chicken satay and shrimp
crackers, topped with a fried egg and a signature dish, KO’s spicy
sautéed pasta, a choice of pasta with asparagus, olives, Thai basil pesto
sauce, peppers, dry chilli with seafood or chicken.
An upscale venue catering to tourists and locals alike, BYD provides an
unsurpassed dining experience. With superb food, piano music and
hospitality in a stylish environment, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Open daily 07:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 294104-6 ext 5
Muean Ngern Road south end of Patong
www.baanyindee.com
Baluchi is located in the heart of Patong and in Karon yet the relaxed
atmosphere of both restaurants with soft background Indian music,
creates a great ambience to relish a hearty meal with your family or to
entertain your friends or clients.
They take pride in using only authentic and fresh Indian spices, freshly
ground in their kitchen and fresh, not frozen, meat. Homemade paneer
(cottage cheese) and yoghurt, tandoori kebabs, naan and rotis, Mughlai
curries and the best Indian long grain basmati rice dishes are just some
of the specialties which their Indian master chef serves daily. One
can taste the most mouth-watering tandoori kebabs in town, not to
mention the variety of breads baked freshly in the tandoor or a delicious
variety of prawn, chicken, mutton or vegetable biryani.
Baluchi is the only award winning Indian restaurant on the island,
serving authentic Indian cuisine using original ingredients imported
from India. Karon is open 15:00 to 23:30 except Saturdays.
Open daily 13:00-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 292526, +66 (0)76 284555
Horizon Beach Resort, Patong and Karon Soi 2 next to Karon Football Stadium
www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
LIM’s at Kalim Bay is an elegant custom-designed restaurant and a gallery
of bold, very abstract art, built on a tropical hillside garden beside one of
Phuket’s few natural rivers. Call it a hidden treasure.
LIM’s has special offerings of generous portions that combine interesting
textures and tastes. There’s a pomelo salad with shrimp that has a fresh,
very clean taste. The slices of marinated duck breast rolled in cucumber
are very light and match either the Australian or New Zealand red or
white wines offered on the menu. Traditional, popular curries can be
found on the menu with large king prawns, chicken or duck and there’s a
section for vegetarians.
Along with NINE Lounge and Bar, this is a restaurant to relax in, to take your
time between courses and enjoy the company of your dinner companions.
Until now, the pleasure of an evening at LIM’s, a favourite of Thai and expat
residents, has spread mostly by discreet word of mouth as the chosen
elegant hideaway for the discerning diner. Now the word is out.
Open daily 18:30-22:30 (Kitchen, Bar until late) | Tel: +66 (0)76 344834
From Kalim Beach Road, enter Soi 7 at Orchid Hotel and drive up the hill for 500 m
www.limsphuket.com

Ratri Jazztaurant Thai

Spectacular views of Kata and the Andaman Sea that offer glorious sunsets,
a majestic terrace and elegant open-aired dining areas and lounges provide
a classy setting for a meal or a get together over drinks. Spice up the recipe
with traditional Thai food and a menu of jazz music and there is a memorable
occasion to savour the sights, sounds and tastes of Ratri Jazztaurant.
A medley of dishes served together and shared by all diners present is a well
appreciated Thai custom. The Pla Kra Pong Nung Ma Now, steamed sea bass
with spicy lemon sauce, Tom Kar Kai, hot and spicy chicken in coconut milk
soup, and Yum Woon Sen Seafood, spicy glass noodle and seafood salad are
Thai favourites, well-liked for their sometimes hot and spicy and sweet and
sour spicing. Ratri also serves a superb Ped Krob Prik Tai Dum, or crispy duck
fried in black pepper sauce, that complements the other dishes with a new
flavour and texture combination along with the Tod Mun Khao Pod or deep
fried corn cake served with sweet chilli and plum sauce.
Relax to extraordinary sunsets and superb food in an outstanding setting. and
the sweet sounds of spicy jazz.

Open daily 18:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 333538

Up the hill, behind Kata Beach on Chalong-Karon Road
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The blue Mediterranean/Thai
High on the rooftop of The Sea Patong hotel and under the stars lies a
medley of delights that include not only a casual and relaxing open and al
fresco dining, but also warm hospitality not to mention a menu of original
and enticing Mediterranean and Thai dishes.
The appetizers of a shrimp egg roll with plum sauce, Crab Salad with fresh
mango dressing and spinach and Shrimp sautéed with macadamia nuts
in a delicate Pina Colada reduction offer a welcome and unique blend of
ingredients in addition to varying taste and texture combinations. The
perfectly medium rare cooked lamb shank and beef tenderloin, the first
served with noodles and both with vegetables, are both melt-in-the-
mouth dishes that are to be savoured. 'Desserts to die for' include the
Chocolate marquise with compote of wild berries and Caramel Custard.
Delectable delights!
For top notch food that is superbly prepared and presented in a tranquil
atmosphere, The blue promises a very pleasing and satisfying evening out.
Open daily 06:00 - 23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 345220
Rooftop of The Sea Patong
www.theseapatong.com
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SILK Restaurant and Bar Thai
Indulge in some of the finest Thai cuisine, authentic traditional dishes that
blend the freshest ingredients in innovative recipes to provide succulent
tastes and unique textures. Top off the distinct culinary experience with a
luxurious and contemporary indoor seating arrangement of Thai artefacts
and long lanterns suspended from the ceiling or a sophisticated outdoor
seating of wooden tables and small pools, all with a view to the Andaman
Sea, and there's a sleek, stylish and silky evening to savour.
Delights at Silk Restaurant and Bar include Arharn Vang Jan Pised, an array
of items which include Phuket noodle-wrapped prawns, fresh spring rolls,
chicken in pandanas leaf and fish cakes and Yam Som O, pomelo salad with
tamarind dressing and crispy shallots. Chu Chi Pla, a rich red curry sauce
with white snapper fillets in coconut milk, Gaeng Phed Pe Yang and red
curry of roasted duck, pineapple, grapes, cherry tomatoes in coconut milk
are superb entrées to complement the starters.
Outstanding cuisine served in a tastefully decorated setting with excellent
service – smooth as Silk!
Open daily 07:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 338777 ext 680
Andara Resort and Villas, Kamala Beach Road
www.andarasilk.com
The Royal Kitchen Chinese (Cantonese)
With spectacular and panoramic views of Patong and the Andaman Sea from
the 25th floor of the The Royal Paradise Resort & Spa and the splendour of a
glamourous setting with the unparalleled delights of Cantonese style Chinese
food, The Royal Kitchen is a venue that is not to missd on any diner's list.
Peking Duck, a traditional Cantonese favourite, is the signature dish of the
house. A show of artistry sees the carving of the crisp skin into thin slices.
Diners then wrap the succulent slices in a pancake with green onion,
cucumber slices and a sweet sauce to savour.
Other delicacies include the Hong Kong Beef which is fried three times, the
final in a sweet sauce, that is served moist and tender, and is a delight to
the taste. The Szechuan Soup holds ham and a variety of vegetables while
the Asparagus and the Fried Rice with ham and vegetables provide a tasty
complement to the meal.
Divine dishes in a traditional Chinese setting with unsurpassed views make
The Royal Kitchen a dining venue to savour.
Open daily 11-14:00, 18-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 340666
25th floor, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa
www.royalparadise.com
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Floyd’s Brasserie International
With the recommendation "so have a jolly good time and Bon Appetit", you
might ask how an evening could NOT be both an exciting and satisfying
one. Throw in the fixings of traditional English cooking where items are all
prepared from scratch using the freshest ingredients, add the flavourings
of the well-known and charismatic chef on BBC programs, Keith Floyd, and
then serve it up in a unique indoor/outdoor yet enclosed area at the Burasari
Resort. What you have is the smart yet casual Floyd’s Brasserie.
A sampling of dishes includes Phuket Lobster and Fish Soup, the Crispy Duck
Leg on Herb Salad, Tournedos Rossini, Fresh Phuket Lobster Thermidor, North
Sea Salmon – three of Floyd’s favourites – and the Trio of Seafood.
Floyd's imbues a multifaceted nature with a warm ambience where good
hearty food is prepared in the open kitchen and Asian style wooden chairs
and tables line the pool while more formal white tablecloth seating is
available. To top off the meal, pull up a lush comfortable chair or a bar stool in
the Balinese sala which ‘sits’ in the swimming pool and relax.
Open daily 18:30-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 370000
Burasari Patong Beach
www.burasari.com/floyd
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Education in Phuket Phuket International Academy Day

Phuket International Academy Day School (PIA)

School (PIA)
Phuket International Academy (PIA). One facility. Three centres.
One Vision.
Parents of school age children living in Phuket are very lucky in that there are a number
PIA’s three centres are the PIA Day School, the PIA Sports, Arts and
of options for schooling located in tropical southern Thailand, in addition to the many Wellness Centre and the PIA Mind Centre. They offer students,
in Bangkok and on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. The range of curricula, courses parents and those from the wider Phuket and international
and extra-curricular activities is eclectic, with many institutions being of international communities, a state-of-the-art, sustainable facility which focuses on
standard. Detailed below are just three of the schools in Phuket with more to come in the education, sports, arts and wellness. Phuket International Academy is
located in an area of natural beauty amidst the foothills of a national
next issue. We hope this will be of assistance to parents looking at educational options. park on the eastern part of Phuket Island, Thailand. The vision of PIA
is to fulfill the intellectual, physical, creative and spiritual potential of
all students, members and participants of the three centres.
British International School, Phuket Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS) is a candidate
to become a full three-programme International Baccalaureate (IB)
The British International School (BIS), Phuket is an English medium, World School. As an international school in Phuket, PIADS also plans
co-educational, day and boarding school, set within an extensive to draw on the uniqueness of Asian culture coupled with the best
purpose-built campus in the heart of the picturesque island of from Western educational traditions.
Phuket in southern Thailand. The 75-acre campus is purpose built
and houses world-class facilities which enable students to excel in
Ages of students accepted: 18 months to 14 years

Phuket International Academy Day School (PIA)

sports, as well as in their academic studies.
Curriculum and examination board details: Candidate for IB PYP
The school was established in 1996 and is home to some 850 and applying to offer IB MYP, aspiring to be a full three-programme
students aged from 18 months to 18 years. The student population IB School, culminating in the full IB diploma
comes from within Thailand and from overseas, with over 36
different nationalities represented. Examination board details: None as yet, IB is anticipated
English and or Thai programmes: English, Thai, French, Mandarin
BIS Phuket utilises the National Curriculum of England along with a
healthy mix of international curricula from around the world. The GCSE Boarding or Day: Day school only
and IGCSE programmes prepare students for entry to the International Facilities:
Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) Programme, an international Curriculum: • Three brand new classroom • Indoor gymnasium
university entrance qualification recognised by higher educational • Pre-School – National curriculum of England and Wales buildings • Fitness centre
institutions in over 100 countries. • Primary School – National curriculum of England and Wales • Air-conditioned classrooms • Athletics track
• Middle School – MYP-style in Y7 and science • Multipurpose, full-size football,
Ages of students accepted: 18 months to 18 years
• High School – IGCSE, IB Diploma, High School Diploma • State of the art computer rugby and cricket field
• BIS Phuket is an authorised University of Cambridge and audiovisual systems • Dance and art studios
Examinations Centre, for IGCSE and ESOL exams • 50 metre pool with • Six tennis courts
• BIS is also the first ICDL Open Centre in Thailand electronic timing • Pottery kiln
English and or Thai Programmes: • 25 metre pool, toddlers’ pool • Adventure park
• Language of instruction is English • Futsal football field • Organic deli and restaurant,
• Full Thai studies department • Basketball court and spa
Boarding or Day: For more Infomation:
• Day and boarding school Tel: +66 (0)76 336000
• Eight fully-equipped boarding houses available Email: len@phuketinternationalacademy.com
Website: www.phuketinternationalacademy.com
Facilities:
• High-speed internet access and fully-equipped IT centre
• 50 metre and 25 metre swimming pools
• 1600 square metre sports hall, and additional air-conditioned
Darasamuth Phuket School

Darasamuth Phuket School

gymnasium and fitness room
• Eight outdoor sports fields, and six tennis courts Darasamuth English Programme, part of the Sister Servants of
• Well-equipped refectory with a professional chef, serving healthy the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was formed during the academic
wholesome food year 2002/2003. The English Programme (EP) operates as a small
For more infomation: community within the grounds of Darasamuth Phuket School. It’s
Phuket Office: Tel: +66 (0)76 238711-20 conveniently located opposite Central Festival Shopping Centre.
Bangkok Office: Tel: +66 (0)2 636 8991 The EP offers modern facilities including OHPs, spacious classrooms,
Email: info@bisphuket.ac.th Website: www.bcis.ac.th. library, art room and a computer suite.

The influence of teachers upon students is immense. We seek to give

the students the tools to think for themselves, whilst maintaining
Darasamuth Phuket School
British International School

British International School

a holistic, child-centred approach to learning. Our ethos in the EP,

therefore, is to create self-sufficient, independent-thinking, creative,
problem-solving, effective communicators.

British International School

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Continued from page 47 Social Phuket
What WAS on in Phuket

Darasamuth Phuket School

St. Patrick's Ball 2010 Tropical Heat Wave 2010 "Swing to the Songs Of Summer"
(From left) Peter Wood, Honorary Consul of Ireland in Phuket’s husband; Huge (From left) Songkran Issara,
Fitzgibbon, from Kinsale Co. Cork; Frances Lynch, from Kinsale Co. Cork; Adele Managing Director of Charn Issara
Hutchinson, Irish Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur’s wife; Hélène Fallon-Wood, Development Public Company;
The EP follows the Thai Ministry of Education curriculum Facilities:
Honorary Consul of Ireland in Phuket and Eugene Hutchinson, Irish Ambassador Methee Tan-manatrakul, President
requirements in all subject areas. It also integrates elements from • Modern building with up-to-date facilities
in Kuala Lumpur. of Thai Hotels Association; Ko
western curricula to enhance the student’s learning experience. • Full length swimming pool
Mr. Saxman; First Lieutenant
• Robust school syllabus based on the requirements of the Thai M.
Ages of students accepted for current year: Phummisak Hongsyok, Senator
of E. curriculum requirements
• English programme start: KG three (aged five before first May of of Phuket; (First from right) Phurit
• Basketball courts Phuket International Women's Club Annual General Meeting
academic year) Maswongsa, Vice President
• Soft play area for young children
• Final grade: Prathom six (aged 12 by the time of graduation) of Phuket Tourism Business
• Thai programme start: Nursery For more Infomation: Association.
• Final Grade: Matthyom three Tel: +66 (0)76 235183
Email: darasamuth_p@hotmail.com
Curriculum and examination board details:
Website: www.darasamuth.com
• Thai Ministry of Education curriculum (Translated for EP)
• English and/or Thai Programmes
Grumpy Old Men's
More next month... Society (GOMS)
Boarding or Day: Both options Check out the next (June) issue of Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle for 4 more schools...
(From left) Warren Crowe,
Chairman; Alan Collinge,
Treasurer; Brad Kenny of
ESP and Franco Ferri, a
representative of Phuket
Sunshine Village.

(Front row) Sue Arnulphy,

Outgoing president; Wipa
Tanmanatragul, incoming
president; Carole Dux, Vice
President and Carol Fryer,
Scholarships.
Carole Dux, PIWC Vice
President and PIWC members
with the Evason head gardener.

Lifeguard Training

The Exhibition Opening

Cocktail Party @ D Gallery
(From left) Pornthip Raksapiksu,
Managing Director of D Gallery;
Carol Asscher; Gulu Lalvani;
Clautine Radwanski; Henri Palud
and Evelyne Palud.

(Second row from left) Jon Ashenden, General Manger, SALA Phuket Resort (From left) Pornthip
and Spa and (from right) Martin Cote, Assistant Director of the Aquatic Academy Raksapiksu, Managing Director
(PIA) surrounded by certified lifeguard staff from the Northern Hotel Marketing of D Gallery and Nguyen Tan
Committee (NHMC). Cuong, Vietnamese Artist.

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The Royal Spa and Health Club Some treatments & packages at The Royal Spa
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In the heart of bustling Phuket Town lies a quiet haven of heavenly peace.
With the continuous sounds of water, trickling, bubbling and steaming, and The Royal Ayurvedic Massage 90 min
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The Royal Spa and Health Club is a popular tropical day spa with both locals
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“People are sensitive to different scents at different times of day. It’s a good
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Bobby Duchowny studied aromatherapy – a healing art that promotes
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Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic farm in
Petchaboon province and became interested in the natural healing properties
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“I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many popular
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What started, several years ago, as a modest enterprise has blossomed into
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“Our advantage is that we produce the freshest spa products and our stock is
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Location Location
To Laguna Hotels
SAM KONG To Bypass Rd. To Phuket
To Kathu City
Lemongrass

SURIN BEACH
Tesco Lotus To Downtown
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Yaowarat Rd. Vachira House Lemongrass

Bangkok Hospital CHALONG House
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Spa 5/10 Chaofa-West Rd., Thumbon Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Phuket 83100
Email: sukko@sukkospa.com Website: www.sukkospa.com
Sukko Cultural Spa
Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My first feeling when I stepped through the impressive gates of the Sukko spa was, "I’m in
paradise". The Sukko staff are dressed beautifully in traditional Thai style and the spa design, influenced by the ancient Siamese
capital, creates a haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I had left all my troubles behind.
Sukko means "Beyond Happiness". My
first feeling when I stepped through
the impressive gates of the Sukko spa
was, "I’m in paradise". The Sukko staff are
dressed beautifully in traditional Thai
style and the spa design, influenced by
the ancient Siamese capital, creates a
haven of calm yet regal serenity. I felt I
had left all my troubles behind.
Chilled out by the soothing background
music, my mind was filled with a
peaceful wellbeing as I enjoyed the
warm traditional welcome (again from
Sukko culture) of the ‘Flower Floating
Ritual’ – similar to ‘Loy Kratong’, where
the idea is to float away past stresses
and wish for luck and joy from that
moment on.
A variety of 40 spa treatments – prepared by Sukko's certified Thai Herbalist
and based on ancient Thai medical theory – is offered at Sukko, in packages
lasting from 2 hours to 4 hours. Each package has a specific purpose and can
be selected to suit your lifestyle or the way you feel on the day. These herbal
recipes and procedures have been handed down through generations and are
totally free of petrochemicals, synthetic perfumes or colouring. Some of the
herbs and spices are grown in Sukko’s own herb garden and picked just for your
treatment, ensuring they are as fresh as can be.
I was pampered with the ‘All-Soother’ package, a 2 1/2 hour experience that
left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. This four-treatment combination began
with 30 minutes in the steam room and the Jacuzzi, followed by a Thai Turmeric
Body Scrub designed to soften your skin and awaken your senses. The scrub
was followed by a traditional Thai massage, the pressure applied gently but
firmly. "Is this pressure okay? Too strong? How are you feeling?" my therapist
asked me from time to time. “Mmm… perfect…” were the only responses
that seemed to suit how I felt. My last step, which came all too soon, was the
Thai Herb Purifying Facial Treatment, using creams and herbs that left my face
feeling smooth and glowing – and even looked good enough to eat!
Sukko Spa’s restaurant, Suk Savoey Spa Cuisine, presents a unique concept:
"Menu by Blood Types" and "Menu by Element". For those who want to
exercise, the Suk Sanan Club provides a myriad of fitness opportunities,
including ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ (the hermit self
stretching), a traditional Thai exercise or, for
something more strenuous, try ‘Muay Thai
Chaiya’, a traditional and effective art of self-
defense. Parents who come to Sukko to relax
can leave their kids at Suk Zon Kid's Club,
where they will enjoy with a variety of fun yet
safe activities.
Sukko Spa, one of Phuket’s most luxurious spas,
is located on Chaofa Road just 30 minutes from
Phuket International Airport, 10 minutes from
Phuket Town, 30 minutes from Kata or Karon
Beach and 20 minutes from Patong Beach. It
is creatively designed in a contemporary Thai
style, set amongst 15 rai (6 acres) of luxuriously
landscaped tropical forest.
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Tel: +66 (0)76 340138
41 Taweewongse Road, Patong Beach, Phuket
Email: spaipc@impiana.com Website: www.impiana.com Spa
Swasana Spa
Whether you’re suffering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for
a slice of tropical relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way to start.
Some treatments & packages at the Swasana Spa
Some treatments & packages at Sukko Spa Prices range from 2,250 to 7,650 Baht
Heaven of Silk 180 min
The Royal Swasana 4.5 hrs
The particles of Thai silk powder are so small that they can be easily
The Signature Collection combines the finest of the Swasana Spa
absorbed through the skin, helping to nourish and maintain it completely.
treatments: 5 steps, with Jacuzzi, Swasana Salt Scrub, Thai Herbal Wrap,
This is a four-step treatment with Royal Thai Silk Body Mask, Wild Honey Milk
Swasana Massage, Choice of Facial Treatment (Aloe Vera Facial or
Floral Bath, Aromatherapy Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Spa and Tea
Rejuvenating Anti-Stress Facial).
for Time.
Princess of the Andaman 3.5 hrs
Relaxing Pleasure 150 min
A must for any discerning visitor to Thailand: Jacuzzi, Coffee Scrub,
Steam/Jacuzzi, Serenity Aromatherapy Body Massage, Stimulating Foot
Aromatherapy Massage, Rejuvenating Anti-Stress facial.
Massage, Tea for Time.
Siam Paradise 2 hrs
Scent Lovers 150 min
Perfect for the active at heart and guaranteed to enliven and awaken, with
Steam/Jacuzzi, Herbal Salt Body Scrub, Rose of Love Bath, Sweet Memory
Herbal Steam and Siam Aroma Therapy Massage.
Aromatherapy Body Massage, Tea for Time .
Luxurious Desire 240 min Finding a spa in Patong is easy. But if you want first-class tropical treatments
in a superb beachfront setting, your choice is very limited. Fortunately, the
Steam/Jacuzzi, Golden Sugar Body Scrub, Wild Honey Milk Bath, Jasmine newly-opened Swasana Spa at Impiana Phuket Cabana Resort & Spa, provides
Night Aromatherapy, Body Massage, Royal Thai Silk Facial Treatment, the perfect answer. With two luxurious treatment rooms for couples, complete
Stimulating Foot Massage, Tea for Time with private steam room and oversize twin Jacuzzi, one single treatment rooms
and two beachfront Thai Massage rooms, Swasana Spa is unique in Patong –
Morning Glory Half Day
blending sublime treatments with a spectacular beachside location.
Let the traditional Thai way of life awaken your senses and bless your soul.
Whether you’re suffering the stress of working in Phuket’s super-heated
Start with a traditional Sukko culture and be welcomed by the ‘Flower commercial environment, or you’re visiting from overseas for a slice of tropical
Floating Ritual’. Float away past stress and plan for a new bliss, followed by relaxation, Swasana Spa’s warm welcome from their gracious staff is a great way
a spa consultation of ‘Love Celebration Package’, a ‘Rue Sri Dat Ton’ lesson, to start.
Herbal Steam and Jacuzzi and a Thai Massage. Then relax with ‘Tea for Time’
and a healthy snack before indulging in the Thai set menu for Longevity My journey began with a Herbal Steam treatment in the aromatic steam room.
(Recommended) at the Suk Savoey restaurant. Great for cleaning the pores and clearing the mind. Then out of the steam
into the warm Jacuzzi for two, sipping a cool ginger tea while nature’s healing
power eases away aches and stress.
Already beginning to relax, I moved on to the Swasana Salt Scrub, the spa’s
signature body treatment. My 2 therapists started with a gentle scrub, using
tropical salt and tamarind to remove the dead skin cells, leaving my skin feeling
smooth and silky.
Gearing up the sense of total relaxation, and gearing down even further my
stress levels, I next experienced the signature massage – a combination of
Lomi-Lomi and Aromatherapy techniques and principles. Lomi Lomi, also called
‘Loving Hands’, derives from ancient Polynesian massage using long continuous,
flowing strokes to get deeply into tired muscles. Aromatherapy, using essential
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The aim of the spa is to offer clients a new kind of spa experience, one that
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People Profile

Sorasak
Kunathron
He has a home in Chiang Mai, a successful business
in Phuket and a relaxed and mature demeanour to
be envied. How does he pull it off? Let’s find out.

Villas Aelita Phuket

Please tell us briefly about your background. I’m originally from Chiang
Mai. After graduating with a law degree from Chiang Mai University, I spent
five years working as a lawyer for Kad Suan Kaew shopping mall. I then joined
the Koolpan Villa Project, Chiang Mai for five years. After that, I started my
own law and accounting office.
How did you get into the business of decorations? Back when I was an
employee I undertook an accountancy consulting job collaborating with
my girlfriend, who was running a jewellery business based on the brand,
Silverado. They export their products to more than 20 countries worldwide.
Clearly, the product had an international appeal. I began looking for a
suitable place to market the product line. Phuket was an obvious choice,
so I invited the manufacturer to make a trip here. It was my first visit, too.
Eventually, we decided to open a showroom on the island.
What was your personal motivation in starting the business? I love to be
close to everything beautiful.
How’s it going? After six months, we’re getting a very positive reaction from
our customer base. We now plan to open more showrooms. We’re the only
agency importing the Silverado range.
What is the design concept of Silverado? The product is fashionable and
constantly innovative, internationally.
Which countries do they particularly target? The major targets are
countries in Europe, America and Australasia. Now we are starting to hit the
Asian market.
What is your style of leadership? I think the working environment is the
important thing for me. We aim to minimise the stresses in the workplace,
and narrow the gap between employer and employee.
How old are you? I’m 41 years old.
What is your marital status? I married a Khon Khan girl who I met at
university. We have two children, one son and a daughter, both of whom are
in Chiang Mai.
What is the plan for your kids? The plan is to ensure that they grow up in
a stable environment. In due course, I would hope that they’ll join the family
business. However, if they don’t like this, they can make any choice they want.
What is the secret of success in life? Choose a reliable line of business
which you love doing. Simple really.
If you find yourself upset or in a bad mood, how can you get back
on track? Just try to calm down, and then you’ll forget whatever was
bothering you.
What do you like and dislike about living in Phuket? I love Phuket’s seas
and beaches. In the north, we only have mountains. It makes a nice contrast.
How is Phuket from your point of view? It’s very beautiful, deserving of its
sobriquet, ‘Pearl of the Andaman Sea’.
Which areas of Phuket do you like most? I like the Sino-Portuguese style
buildings in Phuket City. They have their own superb charm and provide
a beautiful ambience. These buildings tell stories of topography, weather,
history, society, nationality and the origins of Phuket.
How do you divide time between yourself and your family? I don’t divide
the time. I do both at the same time, working and taking care of the family.
Could you tell us about your lifestyle? Did it change after you got
married and had kids? I accept that there were a few changes. I now have
to think about my children’s future before I decide to do something. For all
that I have these extra responsibilities. I still think I have a pretty easy-going
lifestyle.
A C C E N T UAT I N G T H E E S S E N C E O F A T R O P I C A L U T O P I A
Where could be more convenient than adjacent to the world famous
Laguna Resorts. This is a 5-star location with neighbours the Banyan Tree, the
Sheraton and its golf courses. It is just 5 minutes to the tranquil white sandy
beaches of Layan and Bangtao and with easy access to Phuket International
Airport, 15 minutes to the north. A wide range of international shopping,
international hospitals and the British International School are also only
about 15 minutes away.
In terms of lifestyle, residents at Villas Aelita will be spoiled for choice, with
many local restaurants and pubs, plus golf and many other activities close by.
An exclusive estate of just seven high quality 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Balinese style
pool villas. Each individual villa is being specifically designed and constructed
to create the contemporary fusion of western technology with Asian styling.
The stylish and contemporary floor plan for each villa features a Balinese
entrance with stepping stones leading over a lotus pond that provides an
appealing access to the formal entrance. Once in the living/dining room, one
is immediately struck by the expansive view over the pool, the waterfall and
the lush tropical garden. Not only is the view aesthetically pleasing, it allows
the villa owner to see instantly what is happening around the villa.
The living room links to the master bedroom via a glass walkway that has a
delightful view over the pool. The spacious master bedroom has a substantial
walk-in wardrobe, a private deck at pool level with stepping stones over the
deluxe pool to a sala surrounded by water − truly a liaison of luxury to relax
with nature.
The en-suite bathroom features 'his and hers' vanity sinks, a toilet and an
inside waterfall shower. The bathroom floor steps down into the lush tropical
garden with a romantic outside shower and bathtub, offering a cozy area
with champagne and candles to romantically complete a perfect day in
tropical Phuket.
The spacious guest bedroom features a
private deck area with a lush tropical garden,
a substantial walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite
bathroom with a vanity sink and toilet. An
indoor shower and an outdoor waterfall shower
harmonise with lush tropical landscaped
surroundings.
A covered car port, laundry room, utilities room and storage spaces, will ensure
your maximum comfort and will complete this exceptional tropical villa.
All villas are air-conditioned and fitted with wardrobes and Western-style
kitchen and appliances. Exceptional quality throughout each villa gives that
5-star residence.
For your convenience and safety, gated access with 24-hour on-site security,
garbage removal and pest control, gardening and irrigation and street and
garden lighting are included in all common areas.
All villas are designed to capture natural light and panoramic mountain views,
accentuating the essence of a tropical utopia.
A rental management programme yeilding a return of 8% per annum is
available for buyers.
For further information contact:
John Antony Group Co., Ltd
101/6 Moo3 Thepkrasattri, Thalang, Phuket, 83110 Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66 (0)76 512717 Mobile: +66 (0)84 731 1036, +66 (0)85 227 5608
Email: sales@villas-aelita-phuket.com Website: www.villas-aelita-phuket.com
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Sivana Place
by Benutzer:Ralf Roletschek

near Laguna

Security
Despite some questions about the credibility of the ‘underpants’ bomber incident as reported, it has
provoked a major reaction on the part of governments, security agencies and aviation authorities, which,
with immediate affect, is going to make the life of every air traveller a little more difficult.

In the wake of the ‘underpants’ bomber incident in the United States on
Christmas day, last year security at airports around the world, and this will
include Phuket International Airport (PIA), is about to get a major shakeup.
As you’ll doubtless have heard, a young Nigerian terrorist tried to blow up a
Northwest Airlines flight, approaching Detroit from Amsterdam in Holland.
Thankfully, he was overpowered by passengers before he could activate the
plastic explosives strapped to his body.
It was a wakeup call to the international aviation community. At a recent
Asia-Pacific security conference in Tokyo, held to examine ways of combating
this new vulnerability, Japan’s transport minister Seiji Maehara said, “While
we strengthen security measures, new forms of terrorism may possibly be
planned to outdo them.”
This was from a country like Japan where the likelihood of a similar bomb
attempt is quite low. The same could be said of Thailand. While bombs go off
with alarming regularity in the deep south because of the insurgency there,
Thailand is not on the list of countries where there’s a high probability of a
terrorist attack of this nature.
Nonetheless, no one can afford to be complacent these days. Consequently,
at the Tokyo security conference Asia-Pacific countries, including Thailand,
vowed to boost international security standards and measures, including the
installation of screening technology.
In fact there have been three such conferences since January – in Europe,
and in North and South America. Following on from these meetings, the
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations body
dealing with aviation security, will meet in September to map out an overall
strategy to improve international aviation security.
The Asia-Pacific conference agreed to share expertise and best practices in
screening and inspection techniques, weapons detection, explosive and
hazardous materials handling, and the training of human resources such as
sky marshals.
Sky marshals are undercover law enforcement or counter-terrorist agents
in mufti, placed on board commercial aircraft to counter terrorist attacks.
Sky marshals may be provided by airlines such as Israel’s El Al (who carry
New regulations have resulted in the restrictions with which most travellers
will be familiar.
At Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok measures are also in place to stop an
unauthorised occupation like that of the ‘yellow shirt’ protesters in 2008.
A word to the wise, with security measures continuing to get tighter, it’s a
good idea to arrive at the airport earlier than you’ve done hitherto. This is
particularly so, if you’re travelling to places like the United States.
Of course, many observers say that all these intrusive procedures at airports
could be avoided if governments introduced measures whereby the profile
of individuals – their race, nationality, criminal record, etc. are all uploaded
onto a computer, so that a potential threat to security can be identified well
in advance.
The United Kingdom authorities are also getting a lot tougher. Here are
some of their new security measures:
• All transit passengers who travel via the UK will now be required to leave
their plane and undergo full screening checks before resuming their
journeys.
• There will be increased searches of passengers.
• Airports will make increasing use of explosive trace detection technology
and sniffer dogs.
• Airports will be introducing advanced imaging technology, commonly
referred to as ‘body scanning’.
The body scanning measures have raised concerns about individual
privacy. To address these, the UK authorities have laid out some ground
rules. These include:
• Passengers will be randomly selected for body scanning in the same way
that they’re currently selected for other aviation security measures, such
as the removal of footwear and conventional hand searches.
• This selection will not be linked to race, ethnic origin, gender, or age.
• Children will be included. Parents/guardians will be able to remain with
a child throughout the process, as long as they follow the instructions of
security staff, and their presence doesn’t obscure the scanned image.
RENTALS DAILY/MONTHLY
Sivana Place are new and beautifully designed yet discreet apartments located
in a quiet corner of Cherngtalay only a short distance from the superb facilities
of the famous Laguna Resorts including The Banyan Tree. Every room and suite
has been designed in a contemporary style, has its own private balcony and
is large, comfortable and fully equipped with all you need either for a short
relaxing escape or for longer term living.
It is situated in the middle of the west coast of the island with easy access to
beautiful Bangtao and Surin Beaches. Surin Beach has many hotels and beach
restaurants plus some great beach clubs. The restaurants here are delightful
around sunset with a gorgeous view of the Andaman Sea as you enjoy a
relaxing evening with your favourite cocktail and superb food. The sweeping
white sandy beach of Bangtao Bay with Layan Beach just to the north are
favourites both for families and those who just want to enjoy a warm and
relaxing environment with safe bathing.
Sivana Place is perfect as an escape from the busy work schedule or ideal
as a family holiday location where you have everything that you need. Its
location is ideal for some of the best that Phuket has to offer, with a plethora
of excellent pubs, restaurants, shopping, banks and many other amenities all
within a few minutes drive. International standard shopping centres, hospitals
and schools are within easy reach and Sivana Place is just 20 minutes from
Phuket International Airport.
For golfers, Laguna Phuket’s Golf Course and extensive facilities are just minutes
away and Blue Canyon, Loch Palm, Red Mountain and Mission Hills courses are
all within about 20 minutes drive.
Sivana Place has the best services that you could wish for with its own
swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurant, and coffee shop plus a laundry and
maid service in-house. A car park, car rental facility and airport transfer service
are available. For your convenience, there is free Wi-Fi internet and of course
24 hour security.
Whatever your objective, this is a place made for relaxation and enjoyment
and you will want to return, as many guests, time after time. We look forward
to taking care of you at Sivana Apartments & Suites.
Standard rooms and suites may be hired on a daily or monthly basis.
* A Standard room daily tariff is 1,500 Baht or 15,000 Baht per month
* Suites daily tariff is 2,500 Baht and 25,000 Baht monthly.
* Daily rate including breakfast and airport transfer
For more information contact:
Sivana Place
53 Moo 4, Tambon Cherng Talay, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Tel: +66 (0)76 615944, + 66 (0)81 866 2055, +66 (0)86 475 9220
Fax: +66 (0)76 615945
Email: info@sivanaplace.com Website: www.sivanaplace.com
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Simply all you need for essentially stylish island living

Oxygen is essential to life, just as location is essential to good living.

Situated in Bangtao, on the west coast of Phuket. Oxygen home owners can
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beach, maintaining an island-community feel, yet with shops, restaurants and BEACH FRONT SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW SLOPING LAND - SEA VIEW
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resort-like residence. Perfect as a first or second home for couples and small There has been an overwhelmingly positive response since the rental
families, each of the complete two-storey homes comes fully furnished with program began last October, spurning a vibrant resort-like atmosphere at the
tasteful décor and is fully equipped with every necessary appliance. These condominium, which has also given rental program participants substantial
homes are designed to be spacious and practical to make the most of living returns on their investments.
in the tropics with the living area and master bedroom opening out onto a Oxygen condominium Bangtao consisted of 26 units, 15 units in phase 1 and
wooden sun deck, swimming pool and garden. 11 units in phase 2. These 3 – 4 Bedrooms condominium-style units have been
Oxygen Condominiums are designed with simple yet stylish comfort and meticulously designed with contemporary couples and families in mind. Each
convenience in mind, giving you the freedom to live the way you feel most duplex has and 8 to 15 meter private pool in a secluded garden with sundecks
at ease. surround by a high wall on a 300 Sqm. Plot.
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homeowner can also choose to enjoy the seclusion of their own tropical of service.
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Living here is like spending every day at a beach-side resort. Residents have easy
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Villa 10.2m THB
NAI YANG : Impressive modern pool villa located
only 600 m from the beach. A chic clean cut
design and spacious 210 sqm layout with all the
mod cons. Includes infinity pool, relaxing sala,
double door entranceway, trendy spiral stair.
Villa 24m THB
NAI HARN : Spacious 3-bedroom villa situated
on a land plot of 1,215 square metres. Has its
own swimming pool with jacuzzi, pool bar and
sala. A kilometre from Nai Harn Beach.
Villa 38m THB
CHALONG : 5 bedroom luxury villa located in
Chalong, offers a private superior standard of living
in perfect harmony with nature. This is a large and
very private villa in a very good location with really
high standard materials.
Villa 11.5m THB
BOAT LAGOON : Three storey townhouse
consisting of 3 bedrooms/4 bathrooms. Western
kitchen with fully equipped, dining and living
area looking out to the water.
Villa 15,060,240 USD
BANGTAO : This absolute oceanfront four
bedroom villa occupies a prime location on a west
coast headland and provides stunning views over
the ocean and across to the picturebook beauty
of Bangtao and Layan Beaches .
Villa 89m THB
SURIN : A luxurious Thai style villa with
absolutely stunning sea views across Surin and
Bangtao Bays, set on a hillside at Ayara Surin. The
villa features 4 bedrooms, all with sea view.

Villa 13.5m THB
RAWAI : 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on a land
plot of 900 square metres with spacious living
room. Fitted kitchen & dining area, laundry
room, hall or study area, private swimming pool.
On large landscaped garden.
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PATONG : Luxury 4-bedroom villa located on
a gentle hillside overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Four storey villa in a quiet area, modern style with
beautiful design and just 5 minutes from Patong
Beach.
Villa from 35m THB
CHALONG : Luxury villa residence, tastefully
decorated, nestled on a hillside 70 metres
above sea level. Each villa provides a stunning
view of Chalong Bay and the yachts of serenity,
especially in the early morning.
Condominium from 14m THB
KAMALA : This new property is located hillside
with stunning ocean views. The beach is just
across the road. This complex offers resort style
facilities - large swimming pool, club house and
spa. Great for exotic living!
Condominium from 5.9m THB
KAMALA : A residential resort consisting of 109
condominium apartments of mixed size and
layout. Enjoys sea views and a magnificent 100 m
long swimming pool divided by cascading walk
through curtain waterfalls.
Condominium from 3.4m THB
PATONG : Seven storey modern boutique
condominiums located just 500 m from the
beach. Features studios and one to three bedroom
apartments at an affordable price. Facilities are
comprised of a swimming pool, fitness centre.

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3 Bedrooms from 75,000 THB
CAPE PANWA : A newly built 3-bedroom villa
located in an elevated position close to Cape
Panwa and only 10 minutes from Phuket Town.
Access to a small quiet beach is 500 metres.
Term: Short & long term rental.
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2 Bedrooms from 30,000 THB
RAWAI : Modern 2-bed ground floor apartment
located only minutes from Rawai Beach. The
apartment is set in a private compound with
communal gardens and pool. The apartment
is fully furnished. Term: Short & Long Term.
4 Bedrooms from 150,000 THB
SURIN : A luxurious Thai style villa in an exclusive
gated community in Surin with excellent sea
view overlooking Bang Tao Beach. The spacious
villa features 4 bedrooms, each with en-suite
bathroom. Term: Long term only.
Condominium 20m THB
KHAO KHAD : A spacious 3-bedroom beach
front condo located on a prime beach. The
unit has a very large terrace and full-length
sliding glass doors to take full advantage of the
stunning view.
Condominium from 6.6m THB Condominium from 32m THB
MAI KHAO : Luxury condominium apartments, KATA : Luxury condominium located on the
villas and town homes, which offer residents west coast, right on the oceanfront, facing
full resort facilities that will include Phuket's first stunning and uninterrupted sunset views of the
Water Park. Andaman Sea. The site is between Kata & Karon
Beach. Excellent holiday homes and villa rentals.

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CAPE PANWA : 3-4 bedroom villas in a beach
front location with unsurpassed ocean views.
Shared 18 m pool and set in delightful tropical
gardens. Peaceful and convenient Cape Panwa
location. Term: Short & Long Term.
2 Bedrooms from 30,000 THB
NAI HARN BEACH : A 2nd floor two bedroom
apartment in a low rise condominium
development situated only a three minute walk
from the peaceful and unspoiled Nai Harn Beach.
Term: Short & long term.
4 Bedrooms from18,000THB/night
KATHU : A single storey villa situated in a peaceful
valley beside the fairways of Loch Palm Golf
Course. The home is designed with plenty of
space & landscaped gardens. The villa comes fully
furnished. Term: Short term only.
Apartment 52m THB
KATA : A stunning, one-of-a-kind, spacious
2-bedroom penthouse, with 210 sqm under
roof living area plus another 210 sqm of roof
garden with private swimming pool and 2 salas
providing shaded seating areas.
Apartment from 14.2m THB
KHAO KHAD : Dheva Buri offers 24 seaview
apartments. The project comprises six
magnificent 2 storey Thai-Lanna style buildings.
Each contains 4 spacious 2 or 3 bedroom
apartments and a private swimming pool.
Condominium 3.8m THB
KARON : Incorporates the best of Thai and Italian
design, creating a modern style that reflects the
best of the two cultures. The developer sets
rigorous standards to ensure the highest quality
of the development.

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4 Bedroom Family Home 7.5m THB
PATONG : 1.5 km from Patong Beach and 500
m from commercial centre in dead end soi. Fully
furnished, ready to move in. Price just came
down 1 m THB to sell faster.
Super Bargain 2 Bedroom 6.2m THB
PATONG : Patong Loft resale direct from owner,
corner unit, fully furnished. 1 km from Patong
beach. Ready to move in, lowest price ever for
fast sale.
New 70 Room Hotel 185m THB
PATONG : Ready to start operating in top
location Just 800 metres from Patong Beach.
Expandable to over 80 rooms. Never used before.
7 floors, 2 elevators, swimming pool built. Ready
to make money.
Ocean View Penthouse 15.9m THB
KATA BEACH : Highly sought after 1 bedroom
mulit-level penthouse with private rooftop
terrace and plunge pool offering luxurious living
close to both Kata and Kata Noi Beaches.
Marina Sea Views from 7.9m THB
CHALONG PIER : Exciting new off plan
development of one and two bedroom ocean
view apartments directly facing Chalong Bay
and the yachts. Penthouses available with
private rooftop pools and terraces.
Affordable Pool Villas 7.5m THB
NAI HARN : Uniquely designed compact yet
spacious single-storey private pool residences.
Two large ensuite bedrooms and private pool
and garden supported by a strong rental
program. Ideal investment property.

3 Houses for Sale as 1 15m THB
PATONG : 3 hillside homes with 21 rooms in
total, to renovate. Options to buy: 1 Patong sea
view (7.5 m THB), 1 pool house (8.5 m THB), Both
for only 12 m THB and all 3 for only 15 m THB.
New 25 Room Hotel 50m THB
PATONG : Brand new hotel with elevator on a
corner at a top location ready to take over and
start making money from the very first day. Have
large ground floor reception, hotel already fully
furnished.
Phuket Villa Property at Your Service
We offer you one of the largest choices and some of
the best property buys available on Phuket Island.
We work with 5 experienced property advisers in
your own language and a law office with 20 years
experience. (Thai Tel: +66 (0)87 466 1166)
Exclusive Pool Villa 38m THB
LAYAN BEACH : Beautifully designed 3 bedroom
pool villa set amidst tropical landscaped gardens
in a secure and private estate only 5 minutes
walk to Layan Beach. The property sits on a 1,600
sqm plot and boasts an 18 metre infinity pool.
Phang Nga Bay Views 51m THB
CAPE YAMU : Located on a stunning private
peninsula on the serene north east coast of
Phuket, these villas are built 50 metres from the
sea and sport trendy modern designs.
Overlooking Layan from 32m THB
LAYAN : Luxury living in one of Phuket's most
beautiful ocean view estates perched high
above Layan Beach. A wide selection of 3 and 4
bedroom pool villas from the latest phase of this
successful development.

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Luxurious Pool Villa 24m THB
BANGTAO BEACH : 3 bedroom luxurious pool
villa. Private and only 250 metres to Bangtao
Beach. Fully equipped, western kitchen, high
celling and large swimming pool.
Laguna Home 28.5m THB Luxury Thai Villa 79m THB
LAGUNA : 604 sqm, 4bedrooms/3bathrooms. LAGUNA : This villa features 6 bedrooms on a
Reduced Price from 33m THB. Pool, pavilion land plot of 2,000 sqm. Practical luxury designed,
and garden. Perfect for families and group of private, comfortable and secure. Fully equipped
friends. western kitchen, large living area and pool. Golf
view.
Ocean View Estate 264m THB
SURIN BEACH : Fabulous 6 bedroom villa with
separate 2 bedroom guesthouse located at the
highest point of a luxury private estate above
Surin Beach. 22 metre infinity pool, snooker,
media rooms and fitness.
Direct Oceanfront 264m THB
KAMALA : Oceanfront villa situated along a
secluded stretch of coastline. On 3,760 sqm of
land and 739 sqm of internal space, including
4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a minimalist Minotti
kitchen and much more.
Surin Bay Views 58m THB
SURIN BEACH : Set high above Surin Beach
in an exclusive high end estate, 4 bedroom, 5
bathroom luxury seaview residence with over
800 sqm of living space. Large 15 metre infinity
pool.

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EAST COAST : Luxury apartment with stunning
views over Phang Nga Bay. Close to Ao Po Grand
Marina, Mission Hills and Blue Canyon Golf
Club.
Kamala 100,000 THB/month
KAMALA : This stunning ocean view apartment
at The Plantation development in Kamala is
available for short term and long term rental. A
place where the pace of life is soothing. A place
where you can simply just be.
Fabulous Town Home120,000 THB/month
LAGUNA : Long term rental only, 1 year, at
120,000 THB per month. This town home boasts
a possible 5 bedrooms. Built on one of the largest
land plots with twice the standard frontage onto
the golf course affording a beautiful view.
Beachfront 280,000 THB/month
CAPE YAMU : An exclusive high end rental on
Phuket's east coast with stunning Phang Nga
Bay views. Large 4 bedroom direct oceanfront
property with private beach access. Minimum
one year rental.
Walk to the Beach 19.5m THB
KATA BEACH : Situated a few paces from
the beach on a west facing site overlooking
Kata Beach, this spacious 210 sqm 2 bedroom
apartment offers uninterrupted sunset views of
the Andaman Sea.
Beachside Condos from 13.5m THB
NAI THON : A large selection of 2 and 3
bedroom condos located a short 50 metre
stroll from beautiful unspoilt Nai Thon Beach.
Spacious living spaces with a flexible rental
management program for owners.

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4 Bedroom Property 34.95m THB
WEST COAST : A wonderful 4 bed, 5 bath
property of nearly 400 sqm of built-in living space
with maid's quarters, superb open plan living
and dining area and private swimming pool on a
sought after gated community on the west coast.
3 Bedroom Apartment 19.25m THB
LAYAN : Overlooking Laguna Phuket: Stunning
3 bed, 3 bath apartment with 157 sqm of indoor
living space leading on to 4 m wide balconies
overlooking 3 pools and gardens with tennis court,
BBQ areas, pool bar and putting green.
5 Bedroom Villa 55m THB
LAGUNA : In the middle of Laguna Phuket and
overlooking a wonderful lake is this magnificent
5 bed, 7 bath luxurious appointed villa with large
private pool sala/bar and many extras in the 550
sqm of living space. Must be viewed!
Designer Homes from 7.7m THB
PHUKET TOWN : A one of a kind property located
within a quiet area of Phuket Town. Equipped
with every imaginable amenities, this home
will surely please you. Immaculately designed
with Feng Shui in mind. Must see to believe!
Priceless Gem! Starting 23m THB
EAST COAST : Lavishly high quality villa with
awe-inspiring views at only 5 min to town! Best
of all, it's value for money. This house would
command twice this price on the west coast.
Private beach access and boat mooring.
Unique Opportunity! from 3.7m THB
NAITHON : Great investment opportunity to
either live in or rent out. Plots start at 600 sqm
with 3 bedrooms and private pool. Only 1.8 km
from Naithon Beach and close to the airport.
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3 Bedroom Apartment 22.25m THB
WEST COAST : 212 sqm of interior plus huge
balconies and 3 m high ceilings make this 3 bed, 4
bath apartment a wonderful home or investment.
West coast location with excellent facilities and the
lowest building density on the Island.
3 Bedroom Villa 17.25m THB
LAGUNA : 3 bed, 3 bath pool and garden villa
with wrap-around private pool adjacent to
Laguna Village makes this home very special and
an outstanding value for money. Great investment
opportunity also for those buyers wishing to let out.
Detached Villa 39.95m THB
WEST COAST : A wonderful detached villa with
lovely west coast views and 4 beds, 5 baths plus
maids quarters in over 400 sqm of luxurious living
space. Gated community of 19 stunning villas with
facilities, gardens, sala and private pool.
Condos in Tritrang from 4.7m THB
PATONG : Across from Tri Trang Beach and
5 min from Patong. All units have FULL sea
views. European developer, 45 units, studio to
2 bedroom, infinity pool, restaurant, full resort
services. Great investment!
Care for a Swing? from 3.7m THB
KATHU : Designed by one of Phuket's most
respected architects, this development promises
not only clever, eco-friendly architecture but
also decorative beauty to rival the wonderful
natural surroundings. It's truly refreshing...
Hillside Sea Views from 2.9m THB
PATONG : If Patong is where you want to live
then this is where you'd want to sleep! Very
conveniently located project by a reputable
developer, only minutes to anywhere in Patong.
Great rental potential & under construction!

3 Bedroom Town Home 16.95m THB
LAGUNA : Duplex semi-detached town home
with 165 sqm of indoor living space, 3 bed, 3 bath
and 2 balconies in small gated community with
communal pool in Laguna Phuket. Ideal for living,
holiday home or investment and a bargain.
4 Bedroom Penthouse 44m THB
LAYAN : Over 600 sqm of living space on 2 floors
with a roof garden, great views and facilities make
this Layan Gardens Penthouse a very unique
residence. 4 beds, 6 baths and huge living areas
with European kitchen – a dream home.
2 Bedroom Apartment 9.15m THB
CAPE PANWA : 2 bed, 2 bath 106 sqm apartment
in resort complex on Cape Panwa with direct
access from the balcony into the ‘moat’ swimming
pool surrounding the building. Completed only
1 month ago and offers outstanding lifestyle.
Family Home in Chalong 11.5m THB
CHALONG : Well located within a nice and
quiet residential area, this beautiful property
is set on a large landscaped garden. The built
quality is above standard and the builder is ever
so happy to render assistance if need be.
Modern Sea View Home from 22m THB
PATONG : These modern attached homes offer
great convenience as they are located on the
hillside overlooking Patong. Amenities in these
stylish homes include private pool, rooftop sala,
BBQ area, movie room and more. Worth a visit!
Surin's Soothing Sea 9.5m THB
SURIN : Providing stunning sea view apartments
in Phuket's exclusive area, this 32 high-spec
unit development inspires a relaxing & soulful
ambiance through its open plan design and
forward thinking architecture. One of a kind!

3 Bedroom Villa 17.95m THB
LAYAN : Luna Phuket is a superb development
of ten 3 bed, 3 bath garden pool villas in Laguna
Phuket close to the fabulous beaches of the famed
west coast. Completion in March 2008 and only 3
available make this a superb opportunity.
5 Bedroom Pool Villa 56m THB
LAYAN : Lakewood Hills is a superb gated
community overlooking Bangtao Beach on
Phuket’s west coast. This stunning 5 bed, 7 bath
estate villa with large private pool and games room
is a family home with space and style in abundance.
3 Bedroom Apartment 20.75m THB
LAYAN : With only 8 apartments still remaining on
the newly completed Layan Gardens development
now is the time to purchase one of the remaining 3
bed, 3 bath units and enjoy immediate investment
returns with financing available if desired.
Lush-full Development from 4m THB
KHAO LAK : Located in Khao Lak, this beautiful
project offers a total of 16 homes that will be
operated in a resort style and set in a beautiful
tropical background. If it is peace and tranquility
you are looking for then this is it...
Our Information Centre
KATA : Located on Kata's beach front road,
our information centre allows you to have all
your real estate-related questions answered.
Computers and internet have also been made
available for your convenience, free of charge.
Our Property Booth, Central
PHUKET CITY : Do visit us at our booth in
Central (2nd floor accross Power Buy). Our
representatives will happily provide you with
all the details on what's available and guide you
through the process of investing here.

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Condominiums from 3.8m THB
PATONG : New resort style apartments adjacent
to Jungceylon. 1 and 2 bedroom condos from
44 to 111 sqm. Open plan living, fully equipped
Western kitchen, air cons & balcony, fully furnished.
From 85,000 Baht per sqm. Foreign freehold!
Pool Villa 13m THB
CHALONG : Beautiful Thai-Balinese villa on
480 sqm plot with 3 bed/3 bath; modern
kitchen, maid quarter, laundry & storage. Private
swimming pool, terrace, garden, sala & covered
parking. Only 600 m from the beach!
Private Pool Villa 22m THB
KAMALA : 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms on 960 sqm
land plot. Open plan living and open plan fully, fitted
kitchen. Large terrace. Entrance with electric gate.
Nice landscaped garden, private swimming pool.
Brand new! Good rental potential. Fully furnished!

Baan Yamu Residences is a beautiful low-density, exclusive residential community
that blends in with the environment and maximises sea views and privacy.
Designed by the same architect as the famous Twinpalms in Surin, Baan Yamu
Residences offers a mix of penthouses, condominiums and luxury villas in one
of Phuket’s most sought-after locations.
With its idyllic location and the renowned management expertise of Twinpalms,
owners can also benefit from a generous guaranteed rental income.
The programme offers a discount of 25% from the purchase price – or an
income of 6.5% per year for five years. An optional rental pool provides an
alternative opportunity for gaining an income when not in residence.
In addition, developer financing is available for up to 50% of a unit’s price.
Beautiful beaches – ideal for swimming, diving and snorkeling – along with
five-star resorts and outstanding restaurants are all within easy reach.
Baan Yamu Residences’ secluded yet convenient location is a short drive from
top-rated golf courses, marinas such as the Royal Phuket Marina and Boat
Lagoon, shopping centres, world-class health care and international schools.
Phuket International Airport is only a 20-minute drive!
Other key elements include plenty of natural light and generously landscaped Sea View Apartments from 35.3m THB Condominium 4.5m THB Private Pool Villa 18m THB
tropical water gardens all within a secure, gated environment.
KAMALA : Spacious units from 184 sqm up to PATONG : 85 sqm with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms KATHU : Two storey villa overlooking golf course
The pier, just 50 metres away from Baan Yamu Residences, serves as your 849 sqm incl. private rooftop for penthouses. 2, 3 + toilet. Open plan living, fully equipped Western on 876 sqm plot with 4 bed/3 bath. Garden with
gateway to the spectacular Phang Nga Bay area as well as the world famous and 4 bedrooms, open plan living, fully equipped kitchen, laundry area, aircons and balcony, fully swimming pool; outdoor lounge area, covered
modern kitchen, spacious terraces. Private pool furnished. Common pool on rooftop. 10 min to rooftop & indoor gym. Double covered car park
Phi Phi Islands.
available! Full resort style. Opposite beach. Patong Beach. Foreign freehold! with automatic security gate. Ready to move in.
The peaceful and breathtaking views over Phang Nga Bay and its accessible but
secluded location, make Baan Yamu Residences your private spot in paradise.
The design of the residences combines simple, stylish elegance with integration
of outside and inside living spaces. While the architecture is contemporary,
natural local materials have been used to integrate elements of Thai culture.
Twinpalms Management Services delivered to Baan Yamu Residences means
complete peace of mind for you and your guests. All residents and guests
can enjoy the services provided by the Common Area Plan as standard. This
includes general estate maintenance and cleaning, and on-site personal from
Twinpalms Management to ensure your stay is enjoyable and trouble free.
Opting for the additional Added Benefits and/or the Private Unit Plan gives
Waterfront Villa 12.5m THB Luxury Sea View Villa 8m USD Private Pool Villa 12.4m THB
you and your guests access to a wide range of delivering luxury services such
as private room service through to airport transfers. BOAT LAGOON : Two storey, attached SURIN : High end villa of 6 bedrooms on land RAWAI : Brand new villa of 210 sqm on plot of
townhome in high tech style. 3 bedrooms, plot of 4,800 sqm. Main + guest villa, each with 700 sqm. 1 storey, detached. Open plan living &
The entire development will be managed by Twinpalms Management, a well- 4 bathrooms with large windows and high its own swimming pool. Walk-in closets, open modern, fully fitted kitchen. Storage & maid room.
known and branded management team, noted for their 5-star services and ceilings. Kitchen with all modern appliances. living areas, entertainment room, private gym, Double covered car park, large terrace & garden
Twinpalms Resort located at Surin Beach. Perfect for boat lovers! Ready to move in! garden & sala, parking for 6 cars. Fully furnished. with private pool. Only 3 min. drive from beach.
Phase I: 2 to 4-bedroom pool villas. Sold Out
To Kalim
Phase II: 2-bedroom Bayview Penthouses, 2- and 3-bedroom condominiums,
Bang La Rd. Soi Saen Sabai
4-bedroom Courtyard Villas with private pool.

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Baan Yamu – Leading Agent, Company Vauban Co Ltd PATONG : Private villa on 800 sqm land. 4
171 Moo7 Paklok, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand spacious bedrooms, open plan living, fully
Tel: +66 (0)76 310507 (Phuket) Fax: +66(0)2 260 5317 (Bangkok) equipped kitchen, maid's quarters, private pool!
Mobiles: +66(0)85 227 7175 Beautiful garden with sala and waterfall. Fully
Email: contact@baanyamuphuket.com Website: www.baanyamuphuket.com furnished! Close to centre.
Balinese Villa 3.6m THB
THALANG : L-shape villa of 100 sqm with 2
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Open plan living and
kitchen. Garden with space for plunge pool. 24
hr security. Ready to move in!
You are welcome to visit us at:
1. Our sales office on Rat-U-Thit 200 Year Rd, only
200 m south of main entrance of Jungceylon.
2. Our booth inside the shopping mall Jungceylon
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Phuket

Viewpoints
If you are looking for a change from the beach, why not check out the views from
Phuket's hilltop view points? You will experience magnificent vistas, cool breezes
and most view points have refreshments available. Don't forget your camera.
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been developed to offer extensive views over the sea and there are
walking paths from the cliffs to the water's edge for the adventurous.
The sunsets are absolutely breathtaking and never the same two days
running. If you are romantically inclined this is the place to come in the
evenings and hold hands as the setting sun paints the evening skies in
towering kaleidoscopes of light and shade.
On top of Promthep Cape is a very pretty structure, the Kanchanaphisek
Lighthouse which doubles as a museum. It was constructed in 1996. If
you want to check the times of sunsets, ring the Phuket Meteorological &
Radio Station on +66 (0)76 211494.
How to get there: Phromthep Cape is a headland on the extreme
southern end of Phuket about 19 kilometres from Phuket City. You can
drive there via Chalong Junction along Highway 4024 to Rawai Beach,
and then follow the signs for 2 kilometres.

Windmill View Point:

As the name would suggest this hilltop
boasts a modern windmill – the only one
on the island. It can be found on the south
of Phuket between Nai Harn and Promthep.
This isolated spot offers superb views of
the tiny Ya Nui Beach and the main Nai
Harn Beach. There are always boats moored
off both beaches and in December the
anchorages really come alive as the Phuket
King's Cup Regatta gets under way.
How to get there: Drive from Nai Harn
Beach towards the highest hilltop and take
the first road on the right. You will spot the
windmill on your right hand side.
Khao Kad 360° Viewpoint:
Khao Kad offers wonderful views of the Andaman Sea beaches and
neighbouring islands from a different perspective – from Cape Panwa
in Vichit district. Sunsets are on a par with Promthep. Visitors are faced
with a stiff climb up 138 steps. Once there the fresh breezes and tranquil
surroundings are a sufficient reward. The viewpoint has good parking
facilities and services.
Khao Kad 360° Viewpoint
How to get there: Take Sakdidet Road as far as Baan Muang Thong
(Muang Thong Village) or follow the signs to Makham Bay and turn right
just before arriving at Panwa Cape. The turning is well signposted.
Rang Hill:
Rang Hill lies to the northwest of Phuket City. The hilltop has been
landscaped into a park and fitness facilities are offered. A winding tree-
lined road takes you right to the summit where a sala offers shade during
the day. Once there you can enjoy views of the city and beaches on the
south and southwest of the island. Try a visit at night when the lights of
the city are like a million diamonds scattered on night blue silk.
How to get there: Normal saloon cars can make the climb up Rang Hill.
From the Phuket Administration Office Intersection take the road to Patong
and after 500 metres turn right. From then on, there is only one road.
Big Buddha Mountain (Khao Nakkerd):
This is believed to be the highest point in Phuket and the huge Buddha
image (still under construction), dominates the surrounding landscape.
The development is set in a beautiful forest area and is designated as
a national park. The site offers numerous images and statues of our
Lord Buddha and Kuan Im-the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. These have
been contributed by royal patrons and other senior personages. You
are encouraged to make a donation towards the completion of the
construction. The hill offers 360 degree panoramic views of the island and
the sea. On a clear day you can see the Phi Phi Islands in the distance.
How to get there: From Wat Chalong, drive towards Chalong and turn
right at Soi Yodsane. Follow this road for six kilometres. Don't be afraid of
losing the way. The route is marked by yellow flags bearing the symbol of
a wheel from Buddha's first sermon.

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Cholesterol

Cholesterol
Understanding more about cholesterol and regularly checking your cholesterol
levels can greatly improve your chances of avoiding heart attacks and strokes.
HDL or High Density Lipoprotein carries between a third and
a quarter of the cholesterol in the blood. It clears cholesterol
from the arteries and into the liver where it’s then eliminated
from the body. HDL is therefore referred to as 'good' cholesterol.
Studies have shown that a HDL level of greater than 40mg/dl
(milligrams per decilitre) is good, and can give some protection
against heart attacks.
LDL or Low Density Lipoprotein, the villain of the piece, carries
the rest of the cholesterol in the blood. Too much LDL in the
blood can cause arteriosclerosis. This is the process whereby
cholesterol mixes with other substances and forms plaque, the
hard deposits which block arteries. If a blood clot forms near
to plaque accretions in a heart artery, a heart attack can result.
Similarly, a clot which blocks blood flow to the brain can cause
a stroke. LDL should be below 130 mg/dl for a healthy person.
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance. It’s found with the fats in and seafood, which we ingest. The liver removes some of the Keep in mind that these recommended numbers change
the bloodstream and cells. Our bodies do need a certain amount excess, but the rest is deposited on the inside of the arteries, and regularly based on the newest findings.
of cholesterol for many functions, including the formation of cell herein lies the problem. A regular cholesterol check will give your total blood cholesterol.
membranes and the synthesis of vitamin D. In order to find out the LDL and HDL levels you need to fast
The cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood so it has to be
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