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The Emerald Man
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In this issue were very pleased to introduce you to The Emerald Man Sawit Ketroj
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Welcome to Phukets Green Season once again! The rain is finally falling and everything
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We also feature many other interesting articles such as our regular GM Talk this
month with Doeke Bonga, General Manager of Impiana Hotel Group who tells us all
about the ins-and-outs of hotel management. Take your time and enjoy the company
of Alessandro Martinelli, Head Chef at Hyatt Regency, whos had more than 15 years of
culinary experience, from Europe to Asia: And check out Penprapa Chooklin Marcoms
chic and cool style at Amari Phuket Resort.
Theres more with rooftop and ultra-modern dining experiences at three cool restaurant locations in Phuket and follow
us to find the best adventures in the Travel Destination section. Finally, dont miss our favourite section, the Social and
Events Photos, to check out whats been happening in Phuket in the last three months.
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CONTENTS
MAY 2016 - JUL 2016
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Front Page
12 - The Emerald Man - Sawit Ketroj (Mai),
Development Group
People
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People Focus
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12 - The Emerald Man - Sawit Ketroj (Mai)

Development Group
Life Talk
18 - Patsada Satthacharoen - Managing
Director of G Hospitality Consultants
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Style
Chef Talk
28 - Penprapa Chooklin - Marcom Manager

of Amari Phuket
38 - Alessandro Martinelli - Head Chef
Property Talk
GM Talk
30 - Matteo Capellino - Sales Director

of Blue Horizon Developments Thailand
64 - Doeke Bonga - General Manager at Impiana
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of Hyatt Regency Phuket
Resort Patong and Impiana Private Villas
Lifestyle & Travel
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Property Guide
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35
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- The Jade Villa @ Emerald Nirvana

- The Emerald Ao Nang condominium @ Krabi
- The Signature Villas
- MONO Villa Phuket
Restaurant Guide
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42 - Acqua Restaurant
44 - Baan Kalim Restaurant
46 - Savoey Seafood
48 - KEE Sky Lounge
Signature Dish
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50 - Sustainable Prawn Salad
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Dining Experiences
52 - Hot Box
54 - KEE Sky Lounge
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56 - Meka Sky Lounge in Naka
Travel Destination
58 - Sky Walk at Hanuman World Phuket
60 - Banana Beach Koh Hey (Coral Island)
Social
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20 - Event Photo Albums

62 - Phuket News Update
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Lifestyle - People Focus
The Emerald Man
Sawit Ketroj (Mai)

Managing Director of Emerald Development Group
hun Sawit Ketroj is originally from

Nakorn Si Thamarat Province but he
has spent most of his life away from his
birthplace in his thirst for challenge. After
graduating, he began his career with a real estate
company in Haad Yai and later pursued a Masters
degree in Nakorn Si Thamarat, eventually arriving
in Phuket in 2004.
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Khun Sawit (or Mai) moved to Bangkok after he

got his Masters degree. Working with a public
company he progressed to management level
and gained great knowledge as well as cultivated
extensive managing skills and subsequently his
confidence in the business world grew. He then
spent six months abroad before heading back
home for new challenges.
A friend invited Khun Sawit to come on down to Phuket to start a business
and this is where the journey of the Emerald Group began.
The first challenge was to revive a condominium project. We worked
to get it back from crisis level and managed to make it into a successful
project, Khun Sawit recalls, Then Emerald Terrace in Patong and Emerald
Central followed.
It was a critical time, those early years of starting up and growth.
We only had thee to four

people at the beginning
yet nowadays weve got
about 70 people driving
the Emerald Goup and
wee still gowing with
many moe development
pojects to come.
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Emerald Goup
- The Beginning
After the first few successful
projects, it was time to start to
think about building up the brand.
Emerald was the first brand word
we thought up and from then on
we concentrated in being unique
in our philosophy and attitude
so that people could have a clear
idea as to who we are and what
we stand for.
Altogether, Emerald Group has
developed seven projects so far.
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Pojects of Emerald Goup

Most of our developments are condominiums, says
Khun Sawit. Emerald Terrace has just been completed,
Emerald Central is expected to be finished at the end of
the year and were working on a further development
which is Emerald Nirvana. The new project is quite
large, it is on 30 rai of land and will see, thanks to a
successful management contract with Starwood, the
return of Sheraton in Phuket as well as a condominium
project with various phases. Emerald City Life Patong
was introduced early this year is now ongoing and
many more projects are on the books thanks to the
support and success that has allowed us to grow,
he states.
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Newest Condo in the Heat
of Patong, Phuket, Thailand

Emeralds Stong Points

The major factor is location. Near Emerald
Central there will soon be two big shopping
attractions. The location for Emerald Central
is absolutely prime. Its construction will be
completed about the same time. Our other
projects are also developed in locations
suitable for condo living, easy to access,
convenient and in demand, he says.
Other than the locations, the Emerald Group

other strength is its team. We have our own
construction team, sales team and after sales
team, they are good at what they do, we
take care of our projects from start to Finish
and even beyond, our involvement depends
on our clients as we can also manage their
investments if they so wish, insuring that their
assets increases in value.
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The rst challenge was to

evive a condominium poject.
We woked to get it back om
crisis level and managed to
make it into a successul
poject.
SAWIT KETROJ
The Success of Emerald
Over the past few years, the Emerald Group has become
known as the remarkable rookie in the real estate business
in Phuket. We ve grown a lot in a few years, and developed
quite a number of projects. You could say that all the hard
work has been repaid. We tried to make a difference and
we did it through quality and great design. Emerald Group
won the Thailand Property Awards Best Condo Development
Phuket 2015 and was fi rst runner up for Best Boutique
Developer 2015. We are very proud of it. We worked really
hard and finally we did it, states Khun Sawit who promises
to continue keeping up the good work and improving his
projects quality. He says that the awards reassured them
that they were on the right track.
company structure. Emerald will spend more time building a

strong organization, developing from the inside to improve our
system. I will be CEO and the management team will be built
up and strengthened. Khun Sawit says that the organization
will also put a focus on their people.
Some other noteworthy news is that Emerald is planning to
enter the stock market. We are preparing for this and Im
pleased to tell you at PhuketIndex that weve been invited by
the Singapore Stock Market to register there, revealed Khun
Sawit. Maybe at the end of this year we will be ready for that.
That will make us the first Phuket Company to be there. And,
if possible, in the next year to come we will be in Thailands
Stock Market.
Futue Pojects
The Emerald Group is going to have a hotel soon. We are
looking at balancing things out. Youll see us working more on
rentals and in the hotel business, he says.
Looking to the utue

Besides continuing to work delivering and improving
Emerald is now looking to develop and improve its
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In addition to a variety of developments the Emerald Group has

plenty of plans to work on. Paying back into the community is
also an area of concern. We are in contact with a Swiss Hotel
Management School. If the talks are successful, we will see big
improvements in hotel management studies in Phuket. People
will have a chance to learn hotel management from an accepted
school well known at international levels.
We might be perceived as being a developer for the foreign
market but thats not quite true for the future. Khun Sawit says
that the Emerald Group now also is aiming at the local market.
Theres a lot for us to do in that area, too.
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Lifestyle - Life Talk
Patsada
Satthacharoen
Managing Diector of
G Hospitality Consultants
owing up in
hospitality
-orientated family
My grandmother owned a small hotel up in the north

of Thailand when I was a little girl and my uncle and
aunties own and run restaurants so you could say
that I grew up in a hospitality-orientated family. As for
myself, I graduated with a hotel management degree at
Griffith University on Australias Gold Coast and have
been working in the hotel industry for more than 10
years with various international five-star hotel chains.
In addition to the hotel and tourism experience
I gained through working as a department head with
award-winning hotels such as Conrad Australia, Accor
(Novotel and Sofitel brands), Millennium Hotels and
Resorts, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group,
Compass Hospitality, Virgin Active (part of Virgin
Group own by Sir Richard Branson) and recently
Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa and Dream Beach Club,
my Thai-Australian background helps me to work
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We have a team dedicated to our

clients needs because we believe in
quality not quantity.
well in Eastern and Western-style environments as well
as those which blend both. I lived and worked in Australia
for five years.
How come G Hospitality

Consultants?
Its always been my dream to have my own business in the
hospitality industry or even to have my own hotel in the
future when I retire, just like my grandmother did. Thats
one of the reasons why I studied hotel management.
I basically know what I want and have never wasted my
time to get to know who I want to become.
Lifestyle
After working with several international hotel chains

for more than 10 years, involved in five pre-opening
projects, and rebranding projects for 10 hotels and
working for two operational stage hotels, Ive come
to know and recognise every style of business; from
city to urban, hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, night
clubs, health clubs and real estate, from big to small
or even family-sized businesses.
My best friend, Mr. Phuchayoung Kongcharoun, who is
also my business partner, has been in the hospitality
industry for over 10 years as well. We decided that it
was time to make our own empire. Many of my friends
and colleagues said: Why dont you start your own
business as you have capability to do it? so thats why
I decided it was time to start my own company; after
all, Id been planning it for a few years.
Id like to say a big Thank you to all my bosses in the
past who taught me so well. I have a lot of respect for
them and I love them all. Without them, I wouldnt have
been able to do this today.
About G Hospitality Consultants Co.,Ltd.

With all the background mentioned in my brief Bio
it made me understand what clients really need to
achieve for big, small, or even family-sized businesses.
We act as consultants to professionals as well as
people who dont know where to start, for example,
some people who have property that theyd like to
convert into a hotel.
- Life Talk
What ae the obstacles in your job

and how have you ovecome them?
Each task has its own unique obstacles from delays in
construction, suppliers not delivering on time, cash-fl ow
problems, business owners who want to see their business
grow faster but dont know what to do, personality clashes
between business owners and their management teams, etc.
Put yourself into their shoes. Explain the reasons why you
should do it this way. Just imagine its your own money.
Its all about trust and at the end of the day each business
owner needs to trust their own management team because
basically they hire them to come in to run their business.
Without trust its all over.
Goals in 2016 for G Hospitality

Consultants Co.,Ltd.
Im also in the process of expanding more of my pipeline
businesses.
G Luxury Travel Thailand (high-end luxury tailor-made
concept travel planner for both inbound and outbound)
G Wedding Planner
G MICE services
G Marketing & public relations agency/consultant
G Design & branding concept consultant
We can tailor made our advice individually for each

business, depending on their budget. We will not push
business owners into something they dont want to do.
Rather we listen to their goals and achieve their targets
for them. Its stressful for outsiders or business owners
who want to do something but dont know where to
start and who they can really trust. You could say that
Ive been through it already.
Our company offers one-stop service. We have a team
dedicated to our clients needs because we believe in
quality not quantity. We do this out of passion, not
for money and were looking for perfection, not just
to finish the project and then move on to the next. We
see each project as our own baby and were proud to
help them grow.
Weve got professional hospitality teams who have
been working in the hotel and restaurant industry
for decades and who can give advice, planning in all
areas such as operations; food & beverage, sales &
marketing, public relations, revenue management,
design concept details, branding and more.
We have three offices in Bangkok, Phuket and Nong
Khai in order to deal with clients in those particular
regions.
How about your life style?

I love to read about future trends and business news updates.
I also love to travel and see different places or hotels and
how they do it at each destination. And of course I love to
spend time with my Great Dane Baby and take her out as
much as I can.
Contact information:
E-mail: patsada@ghospitalityconsultants.com
Tel: +66 (0) 90 602 0368
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Lifestyle - Event Photo Albums
Grand Opening
of Dream Phuket
Hotel & Spa and
Dream Beach
On Friday 26th February Castlewood

Group celebrated the grand opening
of their flagship luxury hotel
development in Asia, Dream Phuket
Hotel & Spa and Dream Beach in true
New York cosmopolitan style with
their signature world-class hospitality,
delectable Michelin-inspired food and
beverage complemented by seductive
grooves from jazz-funk meisters, Jan
Kincaid from The Brand New Heavies
and Caron Wheeler from Soul ll Soul.
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XANA Beach Club

4th Anniversary
Pink Party
starring DJ Soda
On Friday 11th March XANA Beach

Club celebrated its 4th anniversary
of smashing success in Phuket at
Bangtao Bay. The celebration hosted
a sensational Pink Party, featuring
a much-anticipated, one-time-only
performance by superstar DJ Soda.
As headliners for the event, DJ Soda
and DJ Roxy June brought a rush of
sonic energy to rock the crowd long
throughout the night.
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Earth Hour
2016 at Hilton
Phuket Arcadia
Resort & Spa
On Saturday 19th
March, Hilton
Phuket Arcadia
Resort & Spa
celebrated Earth
Hour between
8.30-9.30 p.m.
at the propertys
Ocean Beach Club.
Earth Hour is a
worldwide movement organized by the
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The event is annual and encourages
people to turn off their non-essential
lights for one hour.
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Supersports
10-Mile Run
2016 powered
by Thanyapura
Phuket
On Sunday 13th
March Phuket held
the Supersports
10-Mile Run
2016 powered
by Thanyapura
Phuket. This is
the 2nd year that
this unique race
will start and
finish in the impressive sports stadium
at Thanyapura in Phuket. The running
route is specially designed around the
world-class sports facilities and beautiful
scenery of the Khao Phra Taew National
Park and the surrounding rubber
plantations.
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Sri panwa
launches new
baby - The
Habita: Baba
Chino & Baba
Hot Box
On Wednesday 23rd March Sri panwa

invited VIP guests to visit The Habita.
Their latest addition to this oasis
of calm and luxury is an enclave
of 20 new Pool Suites and 10 Pool
Penthouses. Guests were invited to
dinner at the new Chinese restaurant
Baba Chino.
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Shibori DIY
workshop by
Mono Phuket
The Mono project
held a Shibori
DIY workshop
on Saturday 2nd
April at their sales
office Japanese
Loft Home. Guests
were able to
experience indigo
dyeing.
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Hanuman
World Phuket
Celebration A
New World of
Adventure
On Friday 8th April Mr. Chanintat

Pachantabutr (Mon), Managing
Director and team of Hanuman World
Phuket invited participants with a
warm welcome to celebrate at their
new Kingdom and served specially
selected food and drinks together with
exciting the Hanuman World show at
Wanon Restaurant Phuket.
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Lifestyle - Style
Penprapa
Chooklin
Marcom
Manager
of Amari
Phuket
For this issue we have a very

chic and cool girl, Penprapa
Chooklin, Marcom Manager
of Amari Phuket. In order to
fulll her many responsibilities
in internal communications
and public relations for
domestic and international
markets, being ready for
anything is essential. But
what makes her so active and
energetic day after day? This is
what we learned from talking
with her.
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Lifestyle - Style
Lightens my day up:

This Joe Malone perfume makes me feel fresh,
active, confident and ready for hard work all
day long. Another useful accessory is my red
Lancome lipstick. With different shades, it can be
suitable for any occasion.
Accessories:
I always wear this watch. I love the design, it can
complement any situation. And this clutch bag
from Coach; it looks small but I can keep all my
stuff in it.
Id die without:
My Samsung Note 5, with
a very useful built-in pen
that helps me to work
efficiently, especially in
rushed situations.
Most impessive pictue:

This image was when we opened
the new phase for the Ocean
Wings Clubhouse. I was taking care
of VIP guests and helped make the
successful event run smoothly.
Ater wok:
My style:
I have exercise machines at home and spend at least
Of course my Jump Suit makes me look chic
30 minutes on them after work. Taking care of eight
and smart in it. And it can be for both formal
Persian cats is my favourite thing of mine, too. I also love
and casual situations, depending on what you
traveling; just driving around the island and chilling with
match it with.
nice food in new restaurants always make me happy.
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Lifestyle - Property Talk
Matteo
Capellino
Sales Director of Blue Horizon
Developments Thailand
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THE MOST
LUXURIOUS
VIP-ONLY AREA
About Himalai and how it
will stat.
Himalai is located along Millionaires Mile in
one of the most luxurious areas in Phuket
the same location as many of the islands top
luxury developments, hotels and multimillion
dollar villas. We are right next door to Andara
Resort. This area is by far the most expensive
in Phuket and is where many VIPs have their
own villas, Mr Matteo remarked, guaranteeing
Himalai
the ultimate utue
investment.
he west coast of Phuket is always the best place to look

for good opportunities. Blue Horizon Developments,
a professional real - estate development with over 15 years
of history, recently introduced its new project; Himalai,
located on Millionaires mile in Kamala. Sales director of Blue Horizon
Developments Thailand Mr Matteo Capellino discusses this new
upscale development.
the exclusivity of the location. Himalai is

located 50 metres from the sea and is 300
metres to the beach so it enjoys fantastic
marine views.
The best points of this project are firstly
the location which is surely the first thing
to look at in property investment. Secondly
is the management. He goes on to explain
that Hamalai will be under the management
of Best Western, a company with more than
4,400 hotels all over the world.
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Himalai will feature 5 swimming pools,

a gym and a stylish club house.
Three swimming pools are located
in the main club house along with
the main restaurant. One more is
attached to the Wellness Center Spa
in the central part of the development
and one on top of the hill with a
fantastic view over the ocean and
Kamala Beach, this particular pool is
the most luxurious offered within the
project being connected also to one
more exclusive restaurant.
Other than its prime location, the
second strongest point is the well
know management service provided
by Best Western also mentioned by
Matteo.
Most of the units

ae with sea views
and have pool
access
We offer a very professional management service. Best Western
has different levels of hotel standards, starting from 3 stars and
ending with 5 stars. Our project will be branded as Best Western
Premier which is a five-star category, explained Mr Matteo.
Himalai Style
Our project incorporates dcor that blends within a 5 star hotel
category. The dcor is of a simple and modern style.
This project is situated on 15 rai of land and located in Kamala,
very close to the beach.
Kamala is currently developing very fast over the last few years
and introduced high level high end standards by means of
adding more 5 star hotels. Within the next few years a new
Intercontinental hotel will be opening as well as high-end
beach clubs (relocating from Surin Beach), this will in turn be
responsible for a lot more development in the area as informed
by Mr Matteo.
Himalai will be comprised of 23 buildings, with 403 units. More
than 85% also offer sea views.
A large portion of the sea view units also offer direct pool
access. The remaining non sea view units offer garden views at
more affordable prices. The project is affordable for all buyers
one could say.
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This is important for three reasons; the first reason

is for the return of investment. With Best Western
managing Himalai we can guarantee a great return
of investment. The second point is the proper
professional maintenance that will guarantee that
Himalai always looks fantastic over the years. And
last but not least, based on the fact that Himalai is
situated in a high-end area, the price and the capital
appreciation will rise over the years. Himalai will give
a fantastic return on the investment, also in capital
appreciation, concluded Mr Matteo.
Blue Horizon Pevious Successul

Pojects
With almost two decades of construction history, Blue
Horizon Developments Thailand has experienced
success in developing several projects in Phuket. To
name a few projects, The Beachfront condominiums
in Rawai, Skylight Villas in Kamala and many more.
Check for more information about Himalai at
www.himalaiphuket.com
Lifestyle - Property Guide
The Jade Villa @ Emerald Nirvana

Unique Private Pool Villa with Panoramic Oceanont View
Image Copyright The Jade Villa @ Emerald Nirvana
hese are unique and exclusive sea-view pool villas nestled on a

slope with breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea and perfectly
in tune with the nature that surrounds them. Each villa is spacious
and ingeniously designed to provide an individual and stylish
character.
Featues:
Total Villa: 18 Pool Villas
Land Plot Area: From 107 180sqm
Villa Area: From 245- 350sqm
Nearby Amenities:
Kalim Beach
Phukets famous nightlife, dining,
and shopping
Youll enjoy spectacular sunsets without even having to leave your own private
infinity pool villa. The villas are on the ground floor of a luxury apartment
development, villas, and a five-star hotel with an array of amenities as well
as an exclusive Beach Club.
With their existing rental guarantee & vacation home program, youre assured
at least a 10% return on your investment per year taking into consideration
your individual financial requirements.
About the Developer:

The Emerald Development Group is a real estate development company
specialising in the leisure and tourism industry. It focuses primarily on the
high-end tourism and residential market, offering innovative opportunities
for buyers and investors according to current and future market conditions.
The degree of involvement from the development right through the day-today operation by our team of experienced villa management professionals
and rental providers means that no-one knows their products as well as
Emerald.
Location:
Emerald is located a few kilometres from Patong, allowing

easy and speedu access to the seaside towns legendary
entertainment, shopping venues, restaurants, and its
electrifying nightlife.
Contact Information:
Tel: +66 (0) 96 474 6645, +66 (0) 98 787 9935
E-mail: info@emeraldgroup.co.th Website: www.thejadevilla.com
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The Emerald Ao Nang condominium @ Krabi

The Most Luxu Condominium @ Ao Nang, Krabi
he fully-furnished Emerald Ao
Nang condominium is designed
in a modern contemporary style
that one would associate with
a five-star luxury resort. It is suitable for
both residential and vacation living with its
wide selection of sizes and styles. Whether
you decide to live in it, use it as a vacation
base, or take advantage of our exclusive
rental program, you can be sure that youll
have made a good and sound choice of
investment.
Image Copyright The Emerald Ao Nang condominium @ Krabi
Construction period: 18 months

Total area: 4 Rai with 5 Buildings with 5 Floors
Total: 205 Units
Phase 1: 59 Units
1-Bedroom - 54 Units
2-Bedroom - 3 Units
Penthouse - 2 Units
Phase 2: 67 Units
Studio - 38 Units
Image Copyright The Emerald Ao Nang condominium @ Krabi
Location:
The Emerald Ao Nang is a new

luxury condominium located in
the heart of Ao Nang, Krabi. Its
presented by Emerald Phuket
Development, an experienced and
well-known developer with a team
of professionals.
Emerald is conveniently
situated centrally just
150 metres from Ao
Nang Beach with an array
of first-class facilities, including shops,
from local to fi ne dining, and many
sporting opportunities.
The Emerald Development Group

is a real estate development
company specialising in the leisure
and tourism industry. It focuses
primarily on the high-end tourism
and residential market, off ering
innovative opportunities for
buyers and investors according
to current and future market
conditions.
Ao Nang, Krabi, has a central location

on the Andaman Sea and with its
fabulous topography. Its fast becoming
the best all-round beach destination in
the area and is suitable for individuals
or families attracted by its beauty and
charm. Colourful and fascinating day
trips to the various islands off the coast,
fishing, kayaking, and the exotic diving
on offer make it a unique destination.
Phase 3: 79 Units
2-Bedroom - 3 Units
Studio - 52 Units
Facilities:
Indoor parking
2 Elevators
2 First-class fitness centres
5 Swimming pools (including kids
pool & overflow pool)
Rooftop garden
24-hour security
Smart card access and CCTV
Internet and cable TV
Restaurant
Reception
Contact information:
Tel: +66 (0) 96 474 6645, +66 (0) 98 787 9935
E-mail: info@emeraldgroup.co.th
www.emeraldaonangkrabicondo.com
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The Signature Villas

The Signatue Villas - Pool Villa Nai Harn
he Signature Villas are set in a secluded

spot with breathtaking mountain views, yet
theyre just three minutes from Nai Harn
Beach, one of the most pristine beaches of
Phuket Island. These stylish and beautifully appointed
one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas are the ultimate
in luxurious tropical island accommodation.
The villas are designed to complement their natural
environment. All villas come with private infi nity
swimming pools and waterfall features. Outdoor
showers and garden areas have been carefully
designed to complement outdoor living to the fullest.
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Rental Management Seice

Signature Villas offers professional rental management services for
owners through Phuket Holiday Homes Co., Ltd. whose specialty is
villa rental and management. The company has been in the business
for over 20 years in Phuket.
Featues
One, Two and Three bedroom luxury villas
Night and day sky views from the comfort of the living room
Fully equipped European-style kitchen
Sundecks with outdoor gardens and BBQ area
Luxurious bathrooms with built-in wardrobes
Large pool terrace and spacious decking in tropical gardens
Ample space and cover for private parking
Waterfall features and outdoor garden showers
Luxury furniture packages designed by No7 Interiors
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About the Developer

Blue Horizon Constructions success was built
on proactive communication and trusted
relationships and has the experience, knowledge
and commitment to provide products and services
that are unique to each project.
Location:
The Signature Villas are ideally
located within walking distance of
Nai Harn Village, on Nai Harn Beach
Road. This takes you directly to the
spectacularly white sandy beach,
and within just 800 metres of the
freshwater Nai Harn Lake. Promthep Cape View
Point is also only five minutes away where you
can enjoy daily sunsets.
Contact Information:
Tel: +66 (0) 94 515 4661, +66 (0) 95 080 9993
Fax: +66 (0) 76 341 046
www.signaturevillasphuket.com
MONO Villa Phuket

Japanese Lot Home - Simplicity is Beauty
ONO Happiness is homemade.

They blend the charm of a country
house, learning from the wisdom
of native Asian home design to
suit a modern, up-to-date style of living.
The MONO concept has its roots in a simple
Japanese style; respect for nature and other
people.
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The MONO Japanese Loft Home was

designed with the Japanese concept; less is
more, space planning with functional design
details, a sense of nature, inside out - outside
in, kohji & shohji grid & line, wabi sabi here
you can tangibly feel the Japanese influences.
Cataegories:
Semi-detached house 2 storey
Detached house - 2 storey
Established in 1999 by a new generation of

Phuket property professionals with a passion
for creative business and who set a real
value for todays contemporary lifestyles,
The Attitude Club Co., Ltd operates under
the banner, Next lifestyle living. The Attitude
Club began life as a small firm specializing
in bespoke architecture, design and real
estate management with a collective vision
to improve the quality of all aspects of
construction management in Phuket to put
the province on par with Bangkok standards.
The company later expanded into real estate,
focusing on managing pool villa rentals and
furniture distribution. More recently, The
Attitude Club has diversified into a property
agency and has become established in the
hospitality and hotel business, currently
operating seven brands under the Attitude
Club umbrella.
Featues
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3 metre-high ceiling
Two-car parking
*** With a free space behind the house that can be adapted as you
desire into a garden, a swimming pool, or a functions room.
Koh Kaew
Palai
Location:
Palai
Koh Kaew
Contact Information
Tel: +66 (0) 98 326 3265
E-mail: sales1@theattitudeclub.com
www.monovillaphuket.com
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Travel - Chef Talk
Alessandro
Martinelli
Head Chef of Hyatt Regency
Phuket
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Travel - Chef Talk
I love to cook
15 years
of culina
experience,
om Euope
to Asia
o follow his dream, Chef Alessandro

Martinelli, executive sous chef of Hyatt
Regency Phuket has had a long journey
from Italy to Thailand to combine his talents
and passion and to prepare some of the best dishes
weve ever tasted.
After work experience in Italy, Switzerland, Spain,
and London, Chef Alessandro moved to Asia and the
Hyatt Regency Baku Azerbaijan was his first port of
call. Three years in China helped to make him skilled
in traditional Asian dishes. And now Hyatt Regency
in Phuket proudly welcomes him as their executive
sous chef.
He was originally inspired by home cooking: I love
to cook. Since I was young I was always interesting
in cooking, being in the kitchen with my mother and
grandmother - stealing secrets from them on how to
cook, how to make traditional dishes. Finally I decided
that this would be my job, so I started to focus on this.
The main menu here is original Thai cuisine but Italian

dishes are available. Of course authentic-tasting pizza
from a genuine wood-fired oven is one of the most
recommended of these.
We focus on the quality of ingredients, freshness and
the correct procedures in how to cook, these three
things are the most important, says Chef Alessandro.
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About Restaurants
Hyatt Regency Phuket welcomes you with two
main restaurants.
Pool House, serves traditional Thai food, Italian

and international cuisine. Next to it is the Pool Bar, an
outdoor bar next to the main pool with an attractive
ambience, especially in the evening. A buffet BBQ is
also available twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays
The Sunset Grill, an al fresco restaurant
from 6:30 9:30.
on top of the resort. Here you can enjoy stunning

sunset views.
Special Dish
Today Chef Alessandro prepares for us
Yam Nuae Yaang

Beef Sirloin Tagliata a simple dish but with a really
powerful combination of ingredients. Made with
sliced and grilled sirloin beef mixed with parmesan
cheese, balsamic vinegar, this combination is a
winning one.
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Travel - Restaurant Guide
Acqua Restaurant
Alessando Frau
Following a black-and-white theme that gifts

the restaurant clean lines and a good sense of
proportion, Acquas design fully complements an
all-round satisfying dining experience. The restaurant has imaginative lighting,
nowhere more so than at the bar. Trendy without being gratuitously chic, cutting
edge without going over the top and spacious without being cavernous, Acquas
dcor balance practicality and aesthetics in a fine dining environment in Phuket.
Chef and Owner
Acqua Restaurant is the first of a series of restaurants designed by Alessandro

Frau, as Alessandro dedication for culinary doesnt stop to cooking but also to
project and design restaurants and concepts. Chef Alessandro Frau was the
Winner of Iron Chef Thailand on November 2013. Find more about Alessandro
by visit www.fraualessandro.com
In 2013 Acqua Restaurant was appointed as one of the Best Italian Restaurant
in Phuket and Thailand from Ospitalita Italiana in the World.
Guide
Cuisine: Italian
Reservation: Recommended
Dress Code: Smart-casual
Open: every day from 16:00 23:00
Mobile phones allowed: Yes
Car parking: Yes
Credit cards: Accepted
Tel: +66 (0) 76 618 127
E-mail : reservations@acquarestaurant.com
GPS/DD: 7.916537, 98.290996
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Recommended Dishes
45-minute slow cooked egg on a
Parmesan cheese fondue, fresh
black true and crispy pancetta
powder
Sous-vide cooked octopus

salad, marinated in extra
virgin olive oil, lemon and
vinegar, fennel leaves, celery
and taggiasche olives DOP
Pan-fried USA scallops

with duck liver, chili jam
and truffle pumpkin sauce
Trenette pasta with Alaskan

king crab in its own jus with
sliced Sardinian tuna bottarga
Wood-fired roasted suckling pig,

saffron and violette potatoes,
broad beans in its own sauce
Where Italian dining experience meet art and passion
324/15 Prabaramee Road Kalim Bay - Patong - Phuket

Tel 076 618127 email: reservations@acquarestaurantphuket.com
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Baan Kalim
Restaurant
Wanlop Phothong
Baan Kalim Restaurant and Seafood offers a

mouthwatering and taste bud tingling array of
Executive Chef
dining choices ranging from seafood, to Chinese
dishes, Royal Thai cuisine, and western classic dishes to suit all tastes, all under the
guidance of a highly experienced Chef and professional seafood restaurant team.
Great emphasis is placed on Thai hospitality service with a lot of interaction
between the service staff and diners. The restaurant has an array of fresh seafood,
ranging from live lobsters, tiger prawns and crab, along with a rich variety of local
fish prepared in many manners to suit diners taste.
The restaurant has stunning views overlooking the beautiful Andaman Sea and
a panoramic view of Patong Bay. The sunsets at Baan Kalim have to be seen to
be believed with stunning, breathtaking views.
Guide
Experience: Seafood, Royal Thai cuisine, Phuket
traditional and international dishes
Open: 11:00 24:00
Credit card: Accepted
Tel: +66 (0) 76 618 125
E-mail: baankalimrestaurant@hotmail.com
GPS/DD: 7.906419, 98.297476
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Recommended Dishes
Boiled fish balls with garlic
sauce
Deep-fried Phuket style sausage
My grandmas fish and ginger
soup with a dash of sesame oil
Num-prik-khung-sod
Crab curry served with mee
hoon noodles
Fried crab with garlic and
pepper
Stir-fried lobster with garlic,
butter and white wine sauce
Baked mixed seafood
Steamed mussels with Thai
herbs
Deep-fried fish with sweet and
sour sauce
Savoey Seafood
Supit Jararith
Asst. Manager
Open since 1980, Savoey Seafood is considered

one of the landmarks of Patong Beach. This
popular and bustling restaurant not only has
a wide array of fresh seafood but also offers
competitive prices.
Baked lobster with butter and

garlic sauce
Savoey Seafood is a large, open-plan restaurant with a seating capacity of 400

plus, but you would never know. Despite its size, with 50 staff members the
service is excellent, polite and considerate.
Tom yum koong
Savoey Seafood is very popular and getting there early is recommended.

It would be a real shame if you missed the opportunity to dine at this first-class
seafood restaurant during your stay on Phuket.
Stir-fried crab with spring

onions, ginger and garlic
Guide
Experience: Seafood and Thai cuisine
Open: 10:30 24:30
Car parking: Yes
Tel: +66 (0) 76 341 171 4
E-mail: info@savoeyseafood.com
GPS/DD: 7.894471, 98.295719
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Stir-fried crab with curry powder
Steamed fish with lime juice and

chili sauce
Deep-fried fish with sweet chili
sauce
Stir-fried mussels or clams with
roasted chili paste sauce
Oven-barbecued fish
Stir-fried mixed vegetables in
oyster sauce
KEE Sky Lounge

Chef Adul Rattanasuwan
Executive Chef
Choose from air-conditioned and open-air spaces to sip sundowners and enjoy
stunning views all accompanied by sensational food, live music and wines from
around the world. These trendy rooftop venues offer something for every mood.
Have a romantic dinner with wine or party the night away while discovering the
Kee Sky Lounges signature cocktails.
Recommended Dishes
Sea scallops with black pepper
sauce
Peking duck in fresh spring rolls
with Hoisin sauce
Canadian lobster & vegetables
with caviar dressing
Guide
Experience: Sensational sunsets & live entertainment
Cuisine: East-meets-West tapas and trendy fusion food
Open: 17:30 midnight
Tel: +66 (0) 76 335 888 Ext 8241
E-mail: fb@thekeeresort.com
GPS/DD: 7.895185, 98.296634
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Surf & turf platter with char-grilled

beef tenderloin, tiger prawns, sea
bass fillet, spinach and wedge
potatoes
Roasted rack of lamb with Sichuan
pepper, grilled asparagus, mashed
potatoes and jus
Warmed chocolate volcano cake
served with chocolate sauce and
vanilla ice cream
Travel - Signature Dish
Sustainable
Prawn Salad
JW Marriott Phuket Resot and Spa
Andaman Grill Steak and Seafood Restaurant
Ingedients for 4 Persons:
Peparation:
24 pcs
1. Peel the raw prawns, cut the prawns back with

a sharp knife and clean them. Put the meat back
into your refrigerator. Place the heads and shells
in a pot, just covered with water and bring to boil,
then keep simmering on small flame.
Sustainable Tiger Prawns from the Sarasin

Bridge, Phuket
2 small Thai Shallots

3 pcs
Coriander with Root
2 pcs
Thai Spring Onion
Pomelo
12 pcs
Cherry Tomatoes
1 pc
Avocado
1 pc
Lime
50 ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Black Pepper
Sea Salt
2. Peel the shallots and dice them as fine as

possible. Add any end cuts to the prawn shell
broth.
3. Wash the spring onions and coriander well.
Pick some coriander leafs for decoration. Chop
all remaining coriander and spring onion greens
finely. Add the spring onion ends to the broth.
Crush the coriander roots with the side of a knife,
add two to the broth, chop the remaining very
fine.
4. Clean the pomelo and break it into smaller
segments.
5. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halfes.
6. Cut the avocado in halfes, remove the seed and
dice the flesh. Place it in a bowl and sprinkle with
juice from the lime. Add the chopped shallots and
herbs, cherry tomatoes, pomelo segments and
olive oil. Season sea salt and fresh black pepper.
Toss gently and keep at room temperature.
7. Strain the shells out of the broth and add the
prawn meat. Turn off the stove immediately and
leave the prawns in the broth for 4 minutes.
8. Add the prawns to the avocado mixture, toss
carefully and keep chilled for 30 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with lime, salt
and pepper one more time, arrange all on plates
and decorate with coriander leaf.
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Travel - Dining Experiences
Hot Box
Innovative Design and Cuisine

Image Copyright Sri panwa
Enjoy your day by foest waterfall pool & monumental tees surounding
ot Box is an ultra-modern restaurant set in the

lush and verdant grounds of five-star resort Sri
panwa on a towering bluff above Ao Makham
on Phukets east coast. This is a comparatively
underdeveloped part of the island and is a poignant
reminder for many of how Phuket looked some 20 years
ago before major development took over.
made to order barbecued meat dishes and ultra-fresh

side dishes along with an array of spicy and tasty sauces
to complement the culinary creations, Baba Hot Box is
a real treat for the senses. With its cutting-edge design
and clever lighting, music, serving arrangements and
even crockery, you can tell that this place has had a lot
of thought put into it.
Stylish, tasty, innovative, and trend setting are some of

the words that describe this unusual dining venue. Serving
The barbecue and grill section of the menu is the major

appeal in Hot Box. Here youll find a great selection of
dishes on the a-la-carte menu and diners can simply
choose from the mouthwatering list of meats and
seafood then mix and mash with side dishes and
sauces especially recommended is the marinade
grilled premium meat. All grilled and barbecued dishes
are prepared in the Spanish-made Josper combination
of a grill and oven, lending a unique aspect and flavour
to the tastes and textures of the food prepared here.
As with all culinary outlets at Sri panwa you can rest
assured in the knowledge that an excellent wine list is
available with a selection of old and new world wines
sure to complement the great menu.
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Adjacent to a refreshing forest waterfall pool and

surrounded by verdant splendour, youre sure to wonder
at the setting here at Hot Box perhaps its the most
unique dining location on the island and its certainly
one that you wont forget in a hurry.
Sri panwa has been setting the pace for luxury

holiday accommodation for over 10 years now and is
a veritable treasure trove of pool villas, fantastically
designed rooms and condos along with penthouses
and barely imaginable dream holiday and residential
accommodation with out-of-this-world facilities and
amenities. There are several dining options at Sri
panwa and it offers perhaps the most striking rooftop
bar in the entire region Baba Nest from where you
have 360-degree views of the south of the island and
out to the Andaman Sea as well as southern Phang
Nga Bay.
Open : 12.00 - 18.00

Location : the Habita, Sri panwa
Sri panwa, Phuket
88 moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Vichit, Muang, Phuket
83000, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 371 000, +66 (0) 76 371 008
E-mail: chill@sripanwa.com
Website: www.sripanwa.com
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KEE Sky Lounge

Fusion Heaven
Image Copyright The KEE Resort & Spa
Sensational Sunsets & Live Entetainment
f youre looking for quality rooftop dining, colourful

cocktails, up-to-date sounds and entertainment, look no
further than the KEE Sky Lounge, the largest and highest
rooftop bar/restaurant in Phuket, located in the KEE
Resort in the heart of Patong a mere two minutes from the
beach itself. With an international East-meets-West Eurasian
menu of mains and tapas jam-packed full of eclectic and
original culinary creations all set in an ideal location, KEE Sky
Lounge delivers the goodies in style. KEE is especially vibrant
on clear nights when the stars form a perfect canopy over
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diners tables and of course its a well-known sunsetwatching venue. So head along past six oclock in the
evening, grab a happy hour drink (5:30 7:30 and 10:30
11:30) and take in the magnificent sights. Diners will be
regaled with up-to-the-minute sounds from a tuned-in
DJ and there is also live music. Its all happening at KEE
Sky Lounge.
But what about the food? Well, the many dishes on the
varied menu include delicious appetizers such as honey
sesame chicken skewers, spicy crispy calamari, a tuna
medley of sesame crusted tuna, tuna rolls and tuna
tartar. Youll have a choice of six salads here, including
a full-on Caesar salad with egg, crispy Parma ham, and
parmesan cheese. More substantial dishes served at KEE
Sky Lounge include a great fall-from-the-bone braised
lamb shank but before trying that why not choose a soup
such as the delicious French onion soup with cheese
crouton? The two mains subdivisions feature succulent
choices in the From the Land section such as classic
roasted Australian grain fed tenderloin with red wine
jus and for the real carnivores, a tomahawk prime rib
steak a real filler that you will most likely end up sharing
with your dining partner; be warned. As for the From the
Sea part of the menu, why not try Cajun swordfish with
spanking-fresh tomato and lime salsa and guacamole? Or
even pan-fried salmon with caramel fish sauce, linguine
aglio and asparagus? Of course when its time for dessert
KEE doesnt slacken up any in this department as you

can order up a voluptuous warm chocolate volcano cake
or even a strawberry mille feuille.
So, for one of southern Thailands premier rooftop dining
experiences, head along to KEE Sky Lounge and find out
just why everyone is talking about this place.
Open : 17.30 - Midnight

Location : 6th and 7th Floor
(Roof Top) of The KEE Resot & Spa
The KEE Resort & Spa
152/1 Thaveewong Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket
83150 Thailand
Tel : +66 (0) 76 335 888 Ext 8241
Email : info@theKEEresort.com
Website : www.theKEEresort.com
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Meka Sky Lounge in Naka

The Wow Factor
Image Copyright The NAKA Phuket
Roof top estaurant and bar with Phuket west coast scene
ocated between party town Patong beach and

more laid-back Kamala Beach, Meka Sky Lounge at
the Naka resort is the last word in rooftop dining
and cocktail sipping for visitors to the west coast
of this alluring island in the Andaman Sea. Phuket can be a
bustling and busy place but Meka Sky lounge is the perfect
haven away from the rush to enjoy great food, expertly
mixed cocktails, fine wines, spirits, and much more. As with
most west-coast locations, Meka also has the advantage
of unadulterated sunset views a perfect complement to
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your end-of-the-day relaxing experience in a resort

dedicated to just that your relaxation.
The resort is predominantly constructed in concrete
and timber lending a post-modern feel to it
throughout; villas are cantilevered off the rising
valley floor, tastefully separated by substantial
concrete walls thus ensuring total privacy. Pool
villas are complete with a luxurious lounge, a fully
equipped kitchenette, an al fresco bathing area and
pool. Room amenities include a very welcome iPod
dock and free mini bar. Its really hard to imagine a
better-equipped place for the perfect definition of
a romantic, even sexy, west-coast Phuket holiday.
There are free-flow drinks from 18.00 19.00 daily on
offer here when you can languidly enjoy the sight of
the golden orb sinking slowly into the Andaman Sea
and watch the brightly lit fishing boats heading out
for the nights catch while sipping some of the best
cocktails the island has to offer. Who could ask for
more?
The emphasis is on healthy dining at Meka Sky
Lounge with a fabulous hot and sour salmon soup
as a perfect introduction to the evening. Try some
more dishes such as the pepper-crusted Wagyu
beef tenderloin and white true risotto and organic
veggies and youll be sated. This level of culinary
achievement is hard to find, in addition to the views

from this resort built into the sloping environment
leading down a cliff top to the sea it all equates to
the perfect dining experience.
The restaurant sits astride a towering structure atop

the resort that oversees the entire resort. And yes,
theres a comprehensive and well-thought-out wine
and cocktail list served up with ultra-friendly and
capable staff members to add to the five-star feeling
of this alluring and well-designed resort and rooftop
restaurant. Tip-top, in more ways than one.
Open : 16.00 - 23.00

Location : The NAA Phuket
The NAKA Phuket
1/18, 1/20 Moo 6 Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 337 999
Email: info@thenakaphuket.com
Website: www.thenakaphuket.com
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Travel - Travel Destination
SY WALK AT HANUMAN WORLD PHUKET
SKY
WALK
Image Copyright Hanuman World
SKY WALK WITH LONGEST TREE-TO-TREE

SKY BRIDGE IN THAILAND
ROLLER
ZIPLINE
HIGHEST SPEED ROLLER ZIPLINE

IN THAILAND!
SKY
WALK
WALKING THROUGH
THE TREETOP
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A journey though histo and myth
TROPICAL FRUIT ON SKY WALK
anuman World is your opportunity to explore the

playground of the Gods. Hanuman World shows
you how the monkey god has no limits, fears
nothing, and would do anything to reach his goals.
Become one of Hanumans playful warriors. Youll soar over

the hillsides, skimming above the ground and spiraling
around trees, gliding through the branches and becoming
one with Hanumans treetop home.
Hanuman World offers you a sample of the time when this
monkey god showed that he had no limits, feared nothing,
and would do anything and everything to reach his goal. Just
like a dedicated adventurer should.
SY WALK : PHUKET SY BRIDGE

Up on the sky bridges, youll move about the treetops as
Hanuman does, living high above the ground, overlooking
his world. You can eat and drink as Hanuman does, and
understand why he loves his beautiful forest so much. This is
a journey through history and myth. Its as much an education
as an adventure!
You can explore this adventure every day from 8:00 until
17:00 at Hanuman World on Chaofa West Road, Phuket.
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Banana Beach Koh Hey (Coral Island)

Welcome to your Island in the Sun
Image Copyright Banana Beach Koh Hey
This is a classic
Phuket day-trip
thats perfect for you.

oral Island: Its just a step away to Paradise.

Youll be there within minutes from Chalong
Pier with warm white sand between your toes,
the gentle turquoise sea washing up on the
shore, with verdant and lush jungle rising up behind you.
Theres so much to discover here and the beauty of it all
is that its only a quick boat ride away.
Banana Beach is at Koh Hey (Coral Island). Its one of the
most beautiful and popular attractions near to Phuket
and holds so many fantastic and adventurous activities
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that youll be simply amazed. In fact, the scenic

speedboat ride from Chalong Pier to the island
and back is an adventure in itself. Dont forget your
camera!
This is a classic Phuket day-trip thats perfect for
you. Relax, and eat a great lunch in our natureinspired buildings surrounded by tropical greenery.
Try some thrilling Phuket water activities such as
banana boating, parasailing, snorkeling or even
scuba diving. All beginners are welcome!
Check out our tasteful and spectacular Sunday Glitz

brunch. Delicious International cuisines featuring fresh
seafood, rock lobster, oysters, sashimi selections and
a variety of desserts.
Every Sunday from

12.00pm - 3.00pm
A live acoustic band will entertain you throughout

your Sunday Glitz while little ones are kept happily
entertained with fun games by Kidz Paradise.
THB1,400 ++ per guest

Includes free flow of soft drinks and selected beverages
THB 700 ++ per child 6-12 years
Includes free flow of soft drinks
All the above prices include complimentary day pass access
to the resorts swimming pools as well as free towel rental.
For information and reservation, 076 396 433-41

or e-mail hkthi.fb@hilton.com
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Travel - Social News
PHUKET NEWS UPDATE

Amari Phuket
gows geen at
Patong Libra
May 2016, Phuket Amari
Phuket recently off ered a
hand to support the local
communitys Earth Day
activity. Led by Pierre-Andre Pelletier, Vice President and
Area General Manager, South Thailand (second from left),
Amari Phuket volunteers arrived to plant a tree and decorate
the garden at Patong Library. Waraporn Kamkeaw, librarian
(third from left) and a representative of Patong Library, gave
a special speech, thanking the team for the gardens beautiful
new look, which is now ready to welcome visitors into its green
atmosphere.
Sotel Krabi
Phokeethra
achieves
Thailand MICE
venue standad
Febuary 2016, Krabi General Thanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand,
recently presented the Thailand MICE Venue Standard Award
to Ms. Khaewalee Chuaynukul, Senior Sales Manager for MICE
& Corporate at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. The
resorts three meeting rooms, Phokeethra 1- 2 and Phokeethra
Grand Ballroom, have achieved compliance with the Thailand
MICE Venue Standard. The event was organized by Thailand
Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) at Royal Paragon Hall
on 29 January, 2016.
The development of Thai MICE operators is one of the Thailand
Convention & Exhibition Bureaus main missions. The bureau
realises the importance of having an effective tool to measure
service excellence and quality, especially for MICE venues, in
order to elevate MICE services and standards for operators in
Thailand and the ASEAN region. The standardisation will serve
as a guideline for investments, operations and management,
and marketing support. The standard will also help create a
good image for organisations and build customer confidence
in Thailands MICE standard.
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau made a bright
start to 2016 as it declared that the nine ASEAN member
countries officially agreed to abide by the Thailand MICE
Venue Standard as the model for the improvement of venues
across ASEAN. Additionally, 100 Thai MICE entrepreneurs were
approved by Thailand MICE Venue Standard in the fiscal year
2016.
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Lives Changed
and Futue
Brightened for
Phuket Local
Young Adults
April 2016, Phuket - Laguna Phuket hosted a Graduation
Ceremony to celebrate the success of Seedlings Phukets first
group of interns, Class of 2016, who started their journey in
October 2014 and just completed their 18-month job skills
training and career mentorship programme.
Aimed at providing professional training and job
opportunities for marginalised local young adults, the
Seedlings Phuket initiative comprises a two-phase paid
internship programme. It starts with a 9-month food and
beverage skills training at Banyan Tree Phuket and Angsana
Laguna Phuket, followed by another 9-month working
experience in actual Seedlings Phuket the resorts very
first social enterprise restaurant, located at Laguna Holiday
Club Phuket Resort in the heart of Laguna Phuket.
Thanyapura
SupeKidz
Triathlon held
for fouth year
straight
April 2016, Phuket Over 70 children of all ages and
nationalities attended the Thanyapura SuperKidz Triathlon.
Held at Thanyapura Phuket, a world-class sports resort
in southern Thailand, the event featured a swim in
Thanyapuras Olympic standard 50-meter pool, followed by
a bicycle ride through the surrounding Khao Phra Thaew
National Park and rubber plantations, and a run culminating
at Thanyapuras cushioned athletics track and grandstand.
With age-appropriate distances ranging from Tri-Tots (4 to 6
years old), Junior (7-10 years old), Intermediate (11-14 years
old), and Senior (15-18 years old) and the option to compete
as an individual or as a team, the SuperKidz Triathlon has
over the years paved the way for young people to begin
engaging in multisport.
Triathlon training for children led by Coach Ricki and
team are available all year round at Thanyapura. The next
Thanyapura SUPERKIDZ event will be held on November
26, 2016.
Travel - GM Talk
Its my job to make

the operation un
smoothly and to
impove the hotel
Doeke Bonga
General Manager at Impiana Resot
Patong and Impiana Private Villas
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IMPIANA
RESORT
PATONG
PHUKET
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IMPIANA
PRIVATE VILLAS
KATA NOI
n January 2016, Doeke Bonga

took the opportunity to challenge
himself by taking on the post
of General Manager at Impiana
Resort Patong and Impiana Private
Villas in Kata Noi. Its his first time with
the Malaysian Hotel Group, Impiana,
and hes brought with him extensive
experience in hotel management,
having worked with several hotel
chains and groups around Phuket and
elsewhere.
General Manager Doeke, originally
from the Netherlands, has a degree
in hotel management from his home
country. After his internships back in
1989 and 2002, he decided to come
back to Phuket in 2003 where he
gained his hotel industry experience
and since then has never left Thailand.
Focusing on his career path, GM Doeke

had his initial internship at the Banyan
Tree Phuket and then worked at the
Banyan Tree Seychelles as well as the
Marriott Hotel in Amsterdam.
I decided to come to Thailand in 2003
as the Assistant Front Office Manager
for Kata Beach Resort and, aged 27, I
quickly got the opportunity to grow as
I accepted the post as Hotel Manager
at Karon Beach Resort which is now
Beyond Karon.
GM Doeke also had other experiences
with many hotels in and around
Phuket such as the Ramada Khao

Lak, The Pavilions, Bel Air Panwa and
several other hotels, mostly in the
south of Thailand. In between, I was
even an IT manager for a property
management company for a year,
he says.
GM Doeke revealed that around
October last year he was looking for
a new challenge after he had helped
open the Sheraton Samui and that
Impiana Hotel was looking for
someone to manage their property.
I came here in January and am very
happy at Impiana, he says.
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Travel - GM Talk
IMPIANA
PRIVATE VILLAS
KATA NOI
Talking about his role here, I share

my time between both properties,
Impiana Patong and the Private
Villas in Kata Noi managing sales and
marketing, the daily operations, and
ensuring that the guests are happy
when staying with us. Its my job to
make the operation run smoothly
and to improve the hotel.
For me the objective here is to
try to increase our team spirit. He
is now trying to improve peoples
capabilities, to teach employees to
be good at multiple tasks rather than
just specialise in one. Cross training
and cross exposure therefore is the
best strategy to achieve this goal.
I encourage people to do more so
we can get more things done with
the same amount of people. So
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year so far so were continuing to build

on that and to make the staff happier.
I came hee in
Janua and am
ve happy at
Impiana
basically were looking to invest more

in the team. We develop, we train, so
that staff members can do a better job
and serve our guests better.
As for 2016, GM Doeke is looking to help
the business grow and to make it even
better. Were looking at a very good
In the past couple of months, the hotel

has performed great on TripAdvisor,
the worlds largest travel site providing
reviews of travel-related content.
We rose quite significantly from 54th
to 24th placing in their ratings so we
plan to continue to push on and to
constantly improve, revealed the GM
about his target.
GM Doeke is originally from the
Netherlands now hes building a home
with his family in Phuket. He has a Thai
wife and two young kids with whom he
spends most of his time after work.
When they are not on their computer
I prefer to take them out and do
things together, go to nice restaurants
and chill out. I do some sports every
now and then, hang out with friends
sometimes. It is a relaxing local island
lifestyle basically, he says.

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