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Regulars
NOVEMBER 2010

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 917
People profile : Jutipak Panjamakitti 943
Things to do in Phuket 953
Health matters : Healthy golfing in Phuket 964-65
Useful telephone numbers 965

Yachts & Yachting

Southeast Asia Pilot : Koh Yao Yai & Koh Khai Nok 918-19
Yacht charters : Sunsail 920
Andaman Cabriolet : style & speed 922-23 Cover photos:
Top: A ‘jewel box’ of a venue, this mirrored
palace is much more than a dinner, more than a
Cars show... Palazzo
Car sales : Sure Motors 924 Bottom: A quiet secluded development
of Boutique Villas combining luxury and
Car rentals : Pure Car Rent 925
affordability, Villa Suksan

Shopping, Dining & Leisure

Helicam : Phuket Sunshine Village 921
Helithai & Associates 927
Recipe : Pan-Fried Tiger Prawns 928
Dining around Phuket 929-42
Palazzo
Student accommodation funds
944-45
955
22-23
Airplane rage : Airline alliances 963
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Spas & Health
Lemongrass House 948
Six Senses Spa Evason Phuket 949
The Royal Spa
Swasana Spa
950
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Land & Property
Lynx Management Group 956-57
Tropical Homes Real Estate 959
Oxygen Condominium 960
St. James Properties 961
H3 Digital Smart Homes 966

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 Interactive Circus Arts Now!
Till 5 November @ PIA Sports and Leisure Club
The club offers a KidzSole and the ‘‘I CAN’ Interactive Circus Now’
programme. Contact: Martin Ware, Tel: +66 (0)76 336000. Email: activities@
phuketinternationalacademy.com. Web: www.phuketinternationalacademy.com.
Melbourne Cup Charity Event @ Indochine
2 November @ IndoChine, Kalim
Join in a sweepstake, a catwalk show, a raffle, live auction, prizes for ‘best
dressed’ and ‘best hat’ hosted by MC, Bill O'Leary from 9am. Tickets: 1,500 baht
with Aussie brunch. Tel: +66 (0)84 054 4367. Email: suaysiam@gmail.com.
Phuket Thailand Women’s Volleyball Open
2 - 7 November @ Karon Beach
Support activities include beach volley clinics and an amateur tournament.
Contact: Geoffrey Rowe, Tel: +66 (0)2 311 3414. Email: geoffrey@
pentanglepromotions.com. Web: www.pentanglepromotions.com.
2010 Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational
5 November @ Blue Canyon Country Club, Canyon Course
Over US$150,000 of prizes including a luxury condominium and all
golfers receive a goody bag valued at over 3,000 baht. Cost is 7,000 baht
and 9,000 baht for non-members. Contact: Graham, Email:graham@
phukethasbeengoodtous.org. Web: www.phukethasbeengoodtous.org.
Carnival of Colour
5 November @ Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas
A charity event for Phuket Shelter House from 6pm. Includes a buffet and two
drinks, entertainment, prizes and auctions. Tickets: 1,500 baht. Contact: Women's
Will Power Charity, Tel: +66 (0)87 466 5140. Web: www.wwpphuket.com.
BIS Phuket's 9th International Football Tournament
5 - 6 November @ British International School, Phuket
A football carnival with over 15 schools from Southeast Asia! Tel: +66 (0)76
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238711. Email: communications@bisphuket.ac.th. Web: www.bisphuket.ac.th.
One Night in Rio
13 November @ Hilton Arcadia Resort and Spa
Tickets are 3,000 baht and include South American dinner, drinks, and music
plus two Qatar Airways tickets to Brazil. Proceeds go to charities. Tel +66
(0)87 277 6948. Email info@phuketiwc.com. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.
Phuket International Sport Fishing 2010
17 - 20 November @ Ao Chalong
Registration is at Captain Hook Bar and Grill on the 17th, from 5pm; prize
giving on the 20th. Contact: Uwe, Tel: +66 (0)76 282036. Email: uweschittek@
yahoo.com. Web: www.phuket-international-sportfishing-tournament.com.
Australian Thailand Chamber of Commerce (AustCham)
19 November @ Westin Siray Bay Resort and Spa
The seminar and networking reception sees a representative from Westpac
Bank, Singapore to discuss updates in global finance. Tel: +66 (0)81 273 1740.
Loy Krathong Festival
21 November @ Phuket
Worship the water goddess and float away any bad luck with a krathong, a
banana-leaf cup containing flowers, a candle and incense sticks.
8th Phuket International Soccer Sevens Tournament
27 - 28 November @ Phuket
A popular competition, the two-day event sees returning athletes and fans.
Tel: +66 (0)2 990 6881. Web: www.thai7s.com.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
28 November @ Y-Junction, Laguna Beach Resort
There's a 1.8K swim, 55K cycle and 12K run. Registration is on the 27th from
10am. Race day is on the 28th. Web: www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com.
Regular Events
The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP)
The regular meeting is on the 12th of November at the Dara Hotel. Doors
open at 6:30pm. Tel: +66 (0)81 412 5652. Web: www.ibap-phuket.net.
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.
Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC)
The November lunch will be at the Vocational College on the 18th whre
some of the scholarship students will entertain. This will be a very interesting
opportunity to interact with the students we sponsor. Email: info@
phuketiwc.com. Web: www.phuketiwc.com.
Grumpy Old Men's Society (GOMS)
A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman who gather every first and
third Monday of the month at Chalong Pier Beer Garden to have a few quiet
beers, share information and to raise money for charity. Drinks start at 6pm and
meetings at 6:45pm. Contact: Warren Crowe, Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.
Chicky Net Phuket
Chicky Net is a web-based girls-only social network dedicated to connecting
women living in Thailand. There are two monthly brunches held on the third
and fourth Sundays of the month. Email:info@chickynet.com. Web: www.
chickynet.com.
Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC)
The Tamarind Villa Phuket Series comprises seven races. Race 6 will take place
on Sunday the 14th and Race 7 on Sunday the 24th. All are welcome to join
in for the race and the buffet afterwards. On the 19th to the 27th the Raja
Muda Regatta is on in Malaysia. Contact: Scott, Tel: +66 (0)81 892 4491. Email:
sduncanson@quantumsails.com. Web: www.acyc-phuket.com.
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Rotary Club of Patong Beach
‘Monthly dinner out and family day’ is on Tuesday the 2nd at Cape Sienna,
Kamala Beach. The weekly meetings are on Tuesday the 9th, 16th, 23th and
30th at Aloha Villa Hotel, Patong at 7pm. Web: www.rotarypatong.org.
Free Computer Clinic
Join ‘For Dummies’ author Woody Leonhard at his weekly Computer Clinic
Sundays from 10am to noon, at the Sandwich Shoppes. The 7th in Patong;
the 14th in Laguna; 21th and 28th in Chalong. Web: www.khunwoody.com.
Lions Club of Patong Beach
The monthly membership meeting and fellowship dinner is on the second
Tuesday of each month. Contact: Pinyo Kerdkantapong, Tel: +66 89 871 1526.
Email: info@lions-club-patong.org. Web: www.lions-club-patong.org.
Entertainment – November Choices
Chill Sounds and Nu-jazz @ Eatzz Bar and Restaurant
Sit back and enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the outdoor terrace with a relaxing
ambiance, and soak up invigorating chill sounds and nu-jazz! Live music
nightly. Located on Limelight Avenue on New Dibuk Road, right behind Sofa
Pub. Open Tuesday to Friday 6pm to midnight. Tel: +66 (0)76 213727.
Feeling Jazz @ Music Matters Bar
One of Phuket's hidden open-air jazz bars in Phuket Town on Chana Charoen
Road to go for. If you like Jazz, Salsa, Caribbean, African, South American
or any other exotic great music, then this is the place for you! Live jazz jam
sessions are every Wednesday and Saturday night. Tel: +66 (0)83 390 7309.
White Bar @ White Box
The top of White Box is an ideal place for relaxation offering an exciting
range of cocktails, fantastic views of the Andaman Sea while music is well
selected to enhance the experience. There's an in-house Jazz Band daily and
specially invited DJs are occasionally available. Tel: +66 (0)76 346271. Web:
whiteboxphuket.com.
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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
Paul Anka Classic Moments, Live in Bangkok 2010 DECEMBER 2010
DUE DATE HARRY POTTER 5 November @ Bangkok Convention Centre, Central Plaza, Ladprao, Bangkok 1 Trat Mackerel Fishing Competition @
(Comedy) The Deathly Hallows: Part I (Fantasy) Returning to Thailand due to popular demand, Paul Anka will bring back his timeless hits to Thai fans Huai Reng, Trat
Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, on Friday the 5th at Bangkok Convention Centre, fifth floor of Central Ladprao. Gates open, 7pm. Ticket 2–5 Thailand International Balloon Festival @
Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Michelle Monaghan Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes prices: 4,500, 3,500 and 2,500 baht. Web: www.thaiticketmajor.com. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Peter Highman is an expectant first-time father The final chapter of the Harry Potter film Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010 4–5 Isan Grand Kite Tradition @ Lam Plaimat,
whose wife's due date is a mere five days series begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 - 21 November @ Sukhothai Buriram
away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home leave Hogwarts behind and set out to The festival sees a dazzling float procession of large krathongs from 17 northern provinces. There’s 4 – 11 Phuket King's Cup Regatta @ Kata Beach
from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his find and destroy the Horcruxes secret to Resort & Spa, Kata Beach, Phuket
best intentions go completely awry when he’s Voldemort's power and immortality. also a krathong design contest, the Miss Noppamas beauty contest, and Sukhothai arts and cultural
forced to hitch a lift with with aspiring actor performances. Tel: +66 (0)55 611196. Web: www.loikrathong.net 5 Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship
Ethan Tremblay. @ Laguna, Phuket
Tak Loi Krathong Sai Festival
19 - 21 November @ Rattanakosin Bridge, Tak. 26 The 6th Tsunami Memorial Day & Light
up Phuket @ Patong Beach, Phuket
Activities include a light-and-sound presentation, fireworks, a water curtain presentation, krathong
competitions, local cultural shows, local food sampling, and markets featuring locally made handicrafts JANUARY 2011
SKYLINE FAIR GAME and other OTOP products. Tel: +66 (0)55 514341-3. Web: www.loikrathong.net, www.krathongsaitak.net.
6–9 PIMEX - Phuket International Boatshow
(Sci-Fi, Thriller) (Action, Biography, Drama, Thriller)
The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta @ Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket
Eric Balfour, Brittany Daniel, Donald Faison, Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Ty Burrell, Michael
David Zayas, Scottie Thompson 19 - 27 November @ Malaysia 23 – 29 Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week @
Kelly, Bruce McGill
The event consists of three overnight passage races, some 240 miles in total, plus two days of harbour Chiang Mai
Skyline takes place in a Los Angeles high- This is a suspense-filled glimpse into the dark racing in Penang and Langkawi with a trishaw race. There will be regatta dinners almost every night and
rise where a small group of survivors brave a corridors of political power. The film is based lots of other onshore activities. Tel: +603 3168 6964. Email: info@rmsir.com. Web: www.rmsir.com FEBRUARY 2011
mysterious attack of otherworldly origins. Faison on the autobiography of real-life undercover
CIA operative Valerie Plame, whose career was 25 – 26 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
is playing an entrepreneur who lures his longtime The 23rd Standard Charter Bangkok Marathon
destroyed and marriage strained to its limits @ Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa,
friend to the West Coast. After a night of partying, 21 November @ Wat Phra Kaeo on Sanamchai Road, Bangkok.
when her covert identity was exposed by a Phuket
both wake to find a strange force is removing
humanity from the face of the earth. politically motivated press leak. There are five categories including the 42 km marathon and the 42 km wheelchair event. There’s also a
10 km quarter marathon, a 5 km ‘fun’ run and a walk ‘for health and the environment’. Contact: National Times & dates of events are subject to change.
Jogging Association of Thailand, Tel: +66 (0)2 628 8361. Web: www.bkkmarathon.com. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.

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 FREE WiFi hotspots in Phuket
PATONG AREA
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
Absolute Ceylon Pub Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road
Absolute Seapearl Beach Resort
Amanta House Boutique Hotel
Aqua Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit Road
Baan Yin Dee
Bel Aire Resort Phuket
Burasari Resort
Connect Guesthouse Paradise Complex, Rat-U-Thit Road
Faulty Towers Inn
Holiday Inn Phuket
K-Hotel
Leelawadee Boutique Hotel
Little Buddha Guesthouse
Patong Paragon Hotel
Royal Palm Resortel
Royal Phawadee Village
Safari Beach Hotel
Summer Breeze Hotel
The Bird Cage–Patong Guesthouse
The Royal Paradise Hotel
Valhalla V Plaza
Villa del Mar
Yorkshire Inn
Restaurants and Cafés
@beach Food Loft
Bit'in Restaurant
Coyote
Irish Times
Jean Pierre's Restaurant & Bar
Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Aroonsom-Plaza, Rat-U-Thit Road
La Boucherie Restaurant
Molly Malone's
Mai Thai Bar
Nok & Chicken Sports Bar Patong Grand Condotel, Rat-U-Thit Road
Rio Music Bar and Grill
Scruffy Murphy's
Subway
Thai Basecamp
The Coffee Club
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Social Phuket
What WAS on in Phuket
PHUKET CITY Restaurants and Cafés
Amazon Café Chaofa West Road, Chalong
Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses Anchor Bar and Restaurant Thai Na Road, Kata Twinpalms 6th Anniversary Party
Bay Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Ao Chalong Yacht Club Soi Phon Chalong, Chalong
Thaweewong Road
On September 18, Twinpalms
Cape Panwa Hotel Sakdidej Road, Cape Panwa Chalong Pier Beer Garden Chalong Pier Road, Chalong
Beach Road Deang Plaza Hotel Montri Road Da Vinci V Lounge Soi Sai Yuen, Nai Harn held their 6th anniversary
Dos Fringos Chalong Pier Road, Chalong party at Catch Beach Club.
Muean Ngen Road Restaurants and Cafés
Sainamyen Road
Happy Days Chaofa West Road, Chalong Over 1986 guests attended.
B2S Central Festival, Vichitsongkram Road Jimmy's Lighthouse Chalong Pier, Chalong
Soi Ruam Jai Chill Out Ong Sim Phai Road
Photos by:
Kan Eang@pier Chalong Pier, Chalong
Coffee Max Ranong Road Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Fisherman Way Park, Chalong
www.phuketbestevent.com.
Soi Sunset
Thaweewong Road EATZZ Dibuk Road Locanda Restaurant Patak Road, Kata-Karon (From left) Anchalika
Rat-U-Thit Road Juice Internet Café & Juice Bar Phuket Road The Coffee and Sandwich Shop Soi Casa Del Sol, Kata Road, Kata
Michael's Bar Takua Pa Road
Wongwaivisa, Marketing
Siriraj Road
Nanai Road Manager Seahorse Furniture
Prabaramee Road
Rockin Angels Jammin' Café
Siam Indigo
Yaowarat Road
Phang Nga Road
PHUKET NORTH and friend.
Thaweewong Road Tea House Yaowarat Road Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouse
Sawatdirak Road (From left) Sue Ma, Executive Director, IndoChine Resort and
Thaweewong Road Kamala Bay Garden Resort Kamala Beach Road, Kamala
Soi San Sabai PHUKET SOUTH Laguna Phuket Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay Villas Phuket and Malinee Sucharittanarak, Marketing Manager Real
Rat-U-Thit Road The Residence Kalim Bay Phrabaramee 5 Road, Kalim Estate, IndoChine Resort and Villas Phuket.
Rat-U-Thit Road Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
Soi Sunset Alpina Phuket Nalina Ket Kwan Road, Kata
Restaurants and Cafés
Beach Road Angus @ O'Tool's Patak Road, Soi Islandia, Karon Deli De Luca Boat Lagoon Marina
Soi Sansabai Arfur @ O'Tool's Ket Kwan Road, Kata Kamala Beer Garden Main Road, Kamala
Khun Woody's Sandwich Shoppe Laguna Cherngtalay Make Up Store Grand Opening at Jungceylon Shopping Complex
Baan Kiki Chaofa West Road, Chalong
Bougainvillea Hotel Patak Road, Kata-Karon Lambert Brothers Boat Lagoon Marina Make Up Store (Thailand) Co., Ltd. launch event to promote 'Autumn 2010 Look' at
Ocean Plaza, Beach Road Lady Pie Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay
Jungceylon CC Blooms Soi 10, Patak Road, Karon
Les Anges Royal Phuket Marina Jungceylon shopping complex. Mika Liias, the founder and CEO from Sweden (left) and
Beach Road Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa Viset Road, Rawai Adrian Fagerlund (right) were there to launch the second branch in Phuket.
Liquid Lounge Bar Surin Beach Road, Surin
Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road La Gondola Restaurant Guest House Thaina Road, Kata Center Mom Tri's Boathouse Regatta Royal Phuket Marina
Rat-U-Thit Road Kata Beach Spa Resort 95 Pakbang Road, Kata Red Cafe Beach Road, Kamala
Mom Tri's Boathouse Koktanode Road, Kata Red Cafe Soi Policestation, Kamala
Sawatdirak Road Mom Tri's Kitchen Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Skippers Royal Phuket Marina
Beach Road Mom Tri's Oasis Koktanode Road, Kata Passion for Fashion: Charity Runway Show
The Club Kamala Beach Road, Kamala
Soi Eric
Mom Tri's Villa Royale Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi The Coffee Club Turtle Village, Mai Khao
Nikita’s Rawai Beach Road, Rawai Watermark Bar Restaurant Boat Lagoon Marina
On September 12, Andara hosted a fun afternoon fashion show at Silk Restaurant & Bar
Soi Bangla
Soi Bangla Pacific Club And Spa Patak Road, Karon followed by cocktails and lunch plus a raffle for unbelievable prizes. All proceeds from
Beach Road Phuket Sports & Tennis Club Soi Suksan 2, Viset Road, Rawai ticket and raffle sales were donated to the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.
If you know of any other free wifi locations, please advise us at
Soi Paradise Inn Solution Lounge and Sports Bar Kata Road, Kata fon@image-asia.com and we will do our best to include them. Photos by: www.phuketbestevent.com
Jungceylon The Little Mermaid Patak Road, Karon HELM Superyacht Asia Pacific Phuket Launch Party
On September 30, HELM Superyacht Asia Pacific Phuket held its
launch party at IndoChine Resort & Villa.
(From left) Thanomsri Chulaksanadecha (Jeap),
Property Sales Manager, Andara Phuket; Onusa
Oiewpanich (Tan) and Tuenjai Dangmai (Nina), Senior
(From left) Mick Kealy, MD,
Marketing Executive, Marriott Vacation Club Asia Pacific.
Octopus Electrical; Andrew
de Bruin, Senior Broker, Lee
Marine; Donna Stephens,
Grand Opening Joe Louise Thai Restaurant teacher at BIS and Martin
Holmes, GM, Lee Marine.
The grand opening ceremony was
presided over by Phuket Square (From left) Penpicha
Company president Chatumongol Poungsiri (Muay), Sales
Sonakul and honoured guests at Executive, Ensign Media and
Jungceylon Phuket on October 9th. Byron Perry, Editor, HELM
Superyacht Asia Pacific.
Chatumongol Sonakul
(From Left) Jay Walker, Villa Sales and Marketing Manager, the
Village Coconut Island; Urairat Taemchim and friend.
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 Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : Extract Southeast Asia Pilot, 3rd Edition : Koh Yao Yai & Koh Khai Nok
Extracted from The Southeast Asia Pilot (3rd Edition) cruising/sailing guide by Bill O'Leary & Andy Dowden – www.southeastasiapilot.com

KOH KHAI NOK

Koh Yao Yai & Koh Khai Nok C KOH KHAI NOK NORTH

© 2009 - Grenville Fordham

13 miles from Ao Chalong

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SOUTH KOH YAO YAI D KOH KHAI NOK WEST

© 2009 - Grenville Fordham

34 13 miles from Ao Chalong
21 23

Koh Lipi 13 23
28 22 23 15 23 Koh Khai Nok is another great daytime anchorage. The brilliantly
C 12 white, all-tide beach on its northern end can be seen from
20 2
Koh Yao Yai miles distant.
10
Ao Lok Chak
D 0.4 Anchor in 10-15 metres and be careful, as the bottom rises
21 very quickly onto a sandy ledge scattered with coral heads. In
8 5
27 either monsoon season, you will find a couple of places to tuck
0.6
17 in close to avoid the occasional ground swell, which can occur
20
24 25 in this open anchorage.
25 14
19 A wide variety of fish and corals make this island a favourite for
B scuba divers and snorkellers at slack water and neap tides. An
6
28 excellent day destination for families because of the small cove
22 teeming with brilliantly coloured Sergeant Major Fish, which
30 Koh Khai Nai
21 will feed from your hand.
Koh Khai Nok 2
20 15
21 A By far the busiest destination for speedboat tours from Phuket,
Koh Chong Lat Yai Laem there is a daytime restaurant on the beach. A 200 Baht fee per
Hua Lan 0 1 7°53.565N
16 C boat and 40 Baht per non-Thai visitor are levied by the local
20 7 98°31.029E
Koh Chong Lat Noi Or Bor Tor (Council) for visiting vessels. There is also a 150 Baht
17 charge per couple for deck chairs, whether you use them or
not! Take your wallet.

0 1 2 7°53.544N BILL O’LEARY Koh Khai Nok

A 98°35.313E

A SOUTH KOH YAO YAI B KOH KHAI NAI

16 miles from Ao Chalong 15 miles from Ao Chalong

Approaching this anchorage, keep well off the rocky point to This small island offers a great daytime anchorage in 8-10 metres
the west and set your anchor on the muddy bottom in 4-6 off the sandy point to the northeast.
metres. Holding is firm enough that this spot not only offers
Snorkelling and diving are best on the seaward edge of the
good overnight protection in the northeast monsoon, but may
fringing reef on the northeast side the island. There is also an
be used in lighter winds during the southwest season too.
all-tide access beach on this end of the island.
There is a small Muslim fishing village on stilts in the northwest
Alternatively, good overnight anchorage can be found
corner of the bay. Approach by dinghy using the shallow creek
anywhere on the West Coast of Koh Yao Yai when the northeast
on the west of the bay, and please observe the usual Muslim
monsoon prevails.
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Pan-Fried Tiger Prawns 76 Bar Drink & Dine Fusion/Western/Thai SILK Restaurant and Bar Thai

Wrapped in Parma ham,

sautéed fennel, and served
with gourmet beans and bell
pepper coulis
A smart and stylish restaurant and bar with warm ambiance that has a homey Indulge in some of the finest Thai cuisine, authentic traditional dishes that
feel to it yet is a place to eat, drink and be seen, 76 Bar Drink & Dine offers a blend the freshest ingredients in innovative recipes to provide succulent
Main ingredients relaxing occasion. Enjoy the sophisticated selection of cocktails such as the tastes and unique textures. Top off the distinct culinary experience with a
• 3 king prawns • 30 gm Parma ham Mojito and the Vodkatini and savour the diverse and delightful Fusion Thai luxurious and contemporary indoor seating arrangement of Thai artefacts
• 5 gm shallots • 60 gm gourmet kidney beans and Mediterranean cuisine and the fine wines from around the world. and long lanterns suspended from the ceiling or a sophisticated outdoor
• 10 gm yellow pepper • 10 gm red pepper seating of wooden tables and small pools, all with a view to the Andaman
The Carpaccio of Wagyu Beef with chanterelles, asparagus, rocket and Sea, and there's a sleek, stylish and silky evening to savour.
• 30 gm cherry tomatoes • 1 gm dill parmesan cheese and Sautéed Foie Gras on toasted brioche with vanilla
• 40 gm fennel • 10 gm tomato concasse honey and balsamic strawberry are superb starters while the Roasted Duck Delights at Silk Restaurant and Bar include Arharn Vang Jan Pised, an array
• 20 ml white wine • 15 ml Italian olive oil of items which include Phuket noodle-wrapped prawns, fresh spring rolls,
Breast served with mushroom risotto, peaches and Sichuan pepper jus and
• 50 gm mashed potatoes (extra virgin) chicken in pandanas leaf and fish cakes and Yam Som O, pomelo salad with
Angus Tenderloin served with porcini mushroom, rosti and Sangiovase sauce tamarind dressing and crispy shallots. Chu Chi Pla, a rich red curry sauce
• Salt, black pepper and as equally satisfying entrées. with white snapper fillets in coconut milk, Gaeng Phed Pe Yang and red
chilli flakes (to taste)
Top it all off with a delectable dessert! The passion fruit and mango bavaroise curry of roasted duck, pineapple, grapes, cherry tomatoes in coconut milk
with a rosa regale wine and watermelon granite as well as the perfect are superb entrées to complement the starters.
Bell pepper coulis
combination of white chocolate mousse, peach and pineapple delight with a Outstanding cuisine served in a tastefully decorated setting with excellent
• 100 gm yellow pepper • 100 gm red pepper
glass of selected dessert wine offers harmonious delights with which to share. service – smooth as Silk!
• 100 ml olive oil (extra virgin) • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
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Preparation
76 Bar Drink & Dine Andara Resort and Villas, Kamala Beach Road
Clean the red and yellow peppers and roast lightly. Cut half into www.thenappatong.com www.andarasilk.com
small cubes (concasse) and combine the rest in a blender with
extra virgin olive oil until creamy in texture. Add salt, black pepper
and a little chilli. Sprinkle black pepper on the king prawns, wrap
with Parma ham and pan-fry with olive oil, shallots, chilli, gourmet
kidney beans, fennel, tomatoes and the red and yellow pepper
concasse. Deglaze with white wine and add salt and pepper. Take
a hot dish, and place the prawns and other ingredients in the
centre. Add mashed potatoes on top of the prawns. Garnish with
the red pepper coulis, dill, and fried cherry tomatoes.

About Chef Angelo Magliaro

My passion for food started back in my childhood. My mother was an excellent cook, so even as a kid I
started to enjoy getting my ‘hands dirty’, while helping the ‘big Mama’. Since then my relationship with
the kitchen has become a real passion. This is the way I like to express myself and my feelings.
My experience as a professional chef started in Italy, at the famous Grand Hotel Helio Cabala in Marino
(Rome). I have to say that I was very lucky to have as teachers a few of the best and most world-
renowned Italian chefs, such as Gianfranco Vissani, Gualtiero Marchesi, Sergio Mei and Antonello
Colonna – all Michelin-star rated. I gained further experience at the five-star Hotel Schwaitlalm in
Salzburg, where I was focused on Austrian cuisine. I then moved to the Raffaello restaurant in Mexico
City where I had the chance to learn about Latin and South American cuisine. After that I went to
Mainburg in Germany where I spent two years. I also broadened my experience working with the UN
and the FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization). My previous employment was with the Sheraton
in Shenzhen in China a restaurant which received the China Daily World Cuisine magazine award for
‘Best Italian Restaurant’. In my 22 years of working experience, my cooking skills have been recognised
by various publications including popular Italian newspapers such as ‘Il Messaggero’, as well as other
international publications. I’ve also taken part in several Italian TV cooking shows including ‘La Prova del
Cuoco’ and ‘Uno Mattina’.

For more information & reservations

Chef Angelo MagliaroÅgren
Sala Bua Restaurant
Impiana Resort Patong Phuket
41 Taweewongse Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
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 Around Phuket
Mom Tri's Kitchen International Ratri Jazztaurant Thai Baan Rim Pa Thai White Box Modern Mediterranean/Asian

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
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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
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Spectacular views of Kata and the Andaman Sea that offer glorious sunsets,
a majestic terrace and elegant open-aired dining areas and lounges provide
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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.
'Location, location, location' as the saying goes. It doesn’t matter how
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Baan Rim Pa has become one of Thailand’s best-known restaurants, with
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Often the ideal dining and nightlife venue has an unsurpassed
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Baluchi Indian La Boucherie French/Steaks & Grills Nikita’s International LIM's Restaurant & NINE Lounge and Bar Thai

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
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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.
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Southern Phuket's premier beach bar and restaurant, Nikita's at Rawai is one
of the island's favourite beach-side restaurants. The absolute seafront, garden-
sala café-bar with fantastic views over the islands in Chalong Bay, a shady
setting and deliciously cool sea breeze is unbeatable for relaxing away balmy
afternoons and evenings.
Time means nothing at Nikita's. Located on peaceful Rawai Beach, Nikita's
well-trained team offers real Thai hospitality to guests – who sit happily,
daydreaming for hours, observing life on the water and chatting with friends.
The extensive menu of authentic Thai food, fresh seafood dishes and the now
famous wood-fired pizzas, along with a selection of over 50 quality wines,
cool cocktails, icy cold beers, English draught Cider, delicious fruit shakes, an
excellent coffee menu and service with a smile – seems to be a winner with
visitors as well as the many regular locals who make Nikita's a second home.
Dine or relax under the sala, at garden tables or outdoors by the sea. Great
food, great music, great wine, great friends… Nikita’s.
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Located on the water's edge on Rawai Beach Rd
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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
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From Kalim Beach Road, enter Soi 7 at Orchid Hotel and drive up the hill for 500 m
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Wine Connection International

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
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Sala Bua International
There are only a few certain quality restaurants that can offer an evening of
contentment with incomparable classiness, along with warm hospitality in a
luxurious but tranquil setting ideal for a memorable dining extravagance. Taste,
comfort and style with outstanding cuisine competently prepared by an award-
winning chef to satisfy even your most sophisticated palate.
Have an evening of significance at Sala Bua Restaurant where the art of cooking is
an expertise personally geared by Executive Chef Angelo Magliaro, who delicately
maintained service etiquette of Sala Bua as the award-winning “Best Restaurant”
chosen by Thailand Tatler from 2002 to 2010. His signature carte du jour entrées
of Chocolate Homemade Ravioli stuffed with white duck liver and ricotta cheese
tempts the palate.
Sit al fresco embracing the panoramic view of the Andaman with the sea breeze
and the sonata of the band lightly serenading. With personalized service fused
in an ambiance of exclusivity, this place furnishes only the extraordinary and
unforgettable evening away!
Open daily 12:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 342100 ext 8301
Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Entrance from Beach Road, Patong
www.sala-bua.com
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Limburi Bistro International
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
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
Baan Yin Dee Fusion/International
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 White Snapper in crispy Pancetta
skin served with warm lentil salad and potato basil straw and the BYD
Fusion, chicken breast stuffed with scallops and served with herb
gnocchi and asparagus scented cherry tomato lay testimony to Chef
Fabien’s creativity in preparing delectable delights.
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
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The Siam Supper Club International Plum Fine Dining / Vanilla Sky Eurasian/Tapas Bar Patong Seafood International Kantok Restaurant Thai

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
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
Take a journey into the home of real Thai food! Patong Seafood Restaurant
was the first seafood restaurant to open in the then village-like Patong. It
has changed very little from those days except for a major refurbishment
after the 2004 tsunami in which major damage was sustained.
The restaurant was rebuilt as it was in original Thai style with open
dining area and a high circular design ceiling. Only the freshest seafood
is brought straight from the boat and market to give you the finest
selections, which are on display – chilled and ready to eat. The kitchens at
Patong Seafood Restaurant are a place to behold, where their chefs with
simply so many years of experience, prepare your seafood and other Thai
delicacies to perfection.
The first thing that you will notice are the friendly staff. The smiles, the
attentiveness and the helpfulness in making your choice are something
you will appreciate and you will then know why many visitors and locals
come back time and time again to enjoy this real taste of Thailand.
Open daily 08:00-24:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 341244
Beach Rd, 200 metres north of Soi Bangla in Patong
www.wheretoeat-phuket.com
Kantok Restaurant offers you a natural and warm ambiance where
traditional healthy food is matched with fun and exciting traditional
dance. “The Kantok” table was originally used by the northern households
welcoming guests of importance into their homes.
Our Thai set menu is attentively prepared, beginning with our Thai appetizer
platter which includes items which continue to be a rare delicacy these days
due to the delicate mix of ingredients to create an old and unique taste. A
sampling of our main event including green curry with chicken, Mussaman
curry and our famed red duck curry is something not to be missed. End
your distinct culinary experience with a local Thai dessert.
Enjoy our Thai classical dance show which runs everyday from 7 to 9pm
and is accompanied by a Thai traditional orchestra.
If you haven’t tried the best red duck curry in town or yet seen a Thai
classical dance, it is well worth the effort of doing so. It is beautifully
relaxing and an almost hypnotic way to enjoy the evening.
Open daily 11:30-22:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 370000
Burasari Patong Beach
www.burasari.com

Kan Eang@pier Seafood/Thai

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 Royal Kitchen Chinese (Cantonese) Salvatore’s Italian Into the Sea Modern Logical Cuisine Climax Restaurant International

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
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
“Into the Sea”, 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, in a chic and sophisticated fine dining restaurant
while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Patong.
Jose Luis Duran Sanles, the Director of Food and Beverage in Absolute Resorts
& Hotels offers an extensive seductive and sensual western and Thai fusion
menu along with exotic signature cocktails, which can be savoured in the
al fresco setting. This ultimate high-class experience promises to arouse the
senses with delectable appetizers, sumptuous seafood, succulent Climax
imports, and tempting and desirable desserts.
All of it with the warmest and hippest atmosphere on the island; along with
the most friendly and kindest service you have ever experienced.
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)76 343612, +66 (0)86 855 8586
On the 5th Floor of Absolute Bangla Suites on Bangla Road, Patong.
www.theclimax.net, Fb@absolutebanglasuites.com

VSET Modern Western Cuisine

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VSET is a "restaurant at its extraordinary best". VSET, pronounced "Vi-Sate", in

Thai means "extraordinary".
It is the first gastronomic restaurant along Chalong pier and has a naturally-
thatched roof, quaint interior decor and an open kitchen where you
can see the Master Chef Ronnie Macuja and his talented team at work.
Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor seating, this intimately proportioned
establishment serves up delicious fare in a homey atmosphere.
Multi-award winning chef Ronnie Macuja's creations combine well-known
methods with a bit of local flare and creativity producing a stellar menu in
the process. Notable dishes include: Phuket Lobster Salad with long green
eggplants in crustacean dressing, Foie Gras Parfait, Cognac-flamed Lobster
Bisque, Australian Lamb Cutlet, Red Snapper Steak with balsamic-roasted
cherry tomato and Honey-glazed Pork Belly. These only touch the surface of
the experience while a fine wine list can add the ideal twist and a tantalizing
selection of desserts rounds off a full set of flavours. It is a restaurant
centered on the palate, but it is how all its attributes fit together that make
it a truly extraordinary place. A large fully equipped beach-front restaurant
Open daily 11:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)89 727 0067, +66 (0)76 381159 on North Patong Beach
The pier of Chalong Bay (next to Kan Eang @pier) Available now for long term rent - call 081 676 6214
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Mom Tri's Oasis Mediterranean Da Vinci Italian

Beachfront dining becomes a whole new experience at this tropical, Conceptualisations and ingenuity in the form of Italian cuisine come to Nai
sophisticated and yet relaxed setting which enjoys gorgeous panoramic Harn! Relish an authentic style of cooking of a diverse array of favourites
sunset views from the restaurants and live music in the tapas bar. and new combinations served in a cozy ambiance or savour pizzas in a
Mom Tri’s Oasis introduces a new kind of Mediterranean cuisine to Phuket separate casual seating area by a wood-fired oven.
with tantalizing dishes served in the open air restaurant. Choose lighter
fare from the Oasis Spring Tapas Bar or casual beachfront dining at the
Welcoming tastes and sights abound at Da Vinci with tantalizing
temptations served from the kitchen with fresh ingredients as signature
Oasis On the Sea Restaurant. Tapas include glazed scallops with spinach,
feta cheese and sun-dried tomato samosas, and goat cheese and tomato
items in every dish. The Lasagne Al Forno, home made lasagne layers
of pasta made with beef and tomato sauce and the Spaghetti Neri
meatballs. For those seeking something light and healthy there is a good Pomodorini Calamari E/ Gamberi, black spaghetti with tomato, squid and
selection of generous salads. prawn offer unique tastes and texture combinations with the richness of
Oasis On The Sea offers some original dishes such as barracuda filet with their flavours reflected in the quality of the ingredients.
a sun-dried tomato crust and lemongrass risotto, and classics including The Scaloppine Al Vino Bianco Con Patate are two appetizing escalopes
Australian beef tenderloin with shallot crisps and wild mushroom or with white wine served with potatoes were perfectly cooked fillets of pork.
Béarnaise sauce. There is also a good selection of vegetarian items.
For superlative Italian cuisine with the freshest of ingredients, be sure to try
Free wireless internet also makes Oasis a great place to come, relax on the
Da Vinci and discover a renaissance of food.
sofa and enjoy some authentic Lavazza coffee.
Open daily 10:30-23:30 | Tel: +66 (0)76 330423 Open daily 17:30-23:00 | Tel: +66 (0)76 289574
Kata Beach, adjacent to the Boathouse Centre of Nai Harn on the road to Rawai
www.momtriphuket.com, info@momtriphuket.com www.davinciphuket.com
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Are you originally from Phuket? No. Phattalung is my home town. My
parents still work and live there. Along the way, I graduated from Walailak
University in Nakhon Si Thammarat with a degree in information science.
When did you move to Phuket? Four years ago, after my graduation.
What brought you to Phuket? My sister was already living and working
here and I was offered a job first in Membership Service at Blue Canyon
and then as secretary to the managing director of a real estate company.
How did you become part of the Franke team? About five months ago
I saw this job posted on the internet. I though it looked really interesting
and challenging. It was really exciting because my new boss (Mr. Arnaud
Brandt) came down from Bangkok to interview me.
What is your particular responsibility? My position is Office Manager
and Sales Representative for Phuket, so I’m responsible for everything
in the showroom. I prepare the work schedules for the technicians and
look after the dealer network. In addition, I research and contact property
developers to approach to present Franke's products.
How do you approach your job? I try to be flexible and open to new ideas.
How do you keep your clients? By being loyal to them.
How do you handle stress? Chill out and manage the problems as they
arise. Laughing out loud is quite a good way to relieve stress.
What is your motto for running your job? Be positive. You must believe
that every problem has a solution.
Tell us about your style of leadership. I aim to minimise stress in the
workplace. It’s not necessary to make a big issue of every small mistake.
What’s happening in the world of Franke? Franke, now the largest
kitchen sink manufacturer in the world, will be one hundred years old next
year and we in Phuket are planning a big birthday party.
What do you see as your biggest success to date? I don’t really think
Jutipak
Panjamakitti
Jutipak is a no-nonsense business
person who works hard, and still finds
time to enjoy a happy and healthy
lifestyle which epitomizes all that is
good in our Buddhist traditions.
How is Phuket from your point of view? Phuket is a tourist destination
with excellent infrastructure and natural beauty. I think the island is perfect.
Nowadays, the island has seen a huge increase in high-end developments. I
hope over-development doesn’t spoil things.
What areas of Phuket are your favourites? My favourite place is Phuket's
best view point Laem Phrom Thep. It’s a beautiful place with great sunsets.
What do you like and dislike about living in Phuket? I like the sights and
natural beauty of Phuket, but besides that I am not really happy when some
of the tourists or residents do not seem to understand or care to protect the
environment. I think we must be careful not to spoil the natural beauty of the
island or we’ll all be in deep trouble.
What do you think Phuket should improve upon? The environmental
issues, well... in fact, it's not just in Phuket that we should all be aware of this
problem.
How old are you? I’m now 27.
What is you marital status? I’m single.
Are you planning to start a family soon? No. I’m still enjoying the single
life. Right now, I’m focussed on my work.
How do you divide time between working and your family? I don’t
divide the time. I do both at the same time, working and taking care of the
family.
What do you do in your spare time? It’s pretty simple really. When I’m free,
I spend time at home reading a book, watching movies, listening to music or
surfing on the internet. I don’t really enjoy the party scene – that’s not me. If
I have more time, I like to travel home to be with my family. We can visit the
temple together to make merit. It’s also good to hang out around the kitchen
or go to see relatives – simple pleasures in the Buddhist tradition.
How often do you exercise? Probably three times a week. I like to play
badminton in the public park near my place. I don't take it seriously. I just do

Wittaya
School 55/789 Chaofa Road, Vichit, like that. I just do my best it for fun and to keep healthy.
Muang, Phuket 83000 Thailand.
Who is the person who has influenced you the most in your career? How would you rate the quality of your life? I don't view my life in that
Sa Tel: 0 7624 5891 I’d say my current boss, Mr. Arnaud Brandt. He’s a good boss and a very way, but I think it's good. I mean I’m satisfied.
kdi
de t R
d. Fax: 0 7624 5892 interesting guy.
English: 08 7000 0613 For more information contact:
Suan Luang Park Whereabouts do you live in Phuket? What determined your choice
E-mail: info@m2kwireless.com of location? I bought my house near Heroines’ Monument. The area has a Franke (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
local feel to it, but still has good facilities. It’s close to town and not far from Tel: +66 (0)76 612711 Fax: +66 (0)76 612 712 Mobile: +66 (0)89 734 9248
the airport. It seems like the centre of Phuket. Email: frankephuket@csloxinfo.com Web: franke.co.th

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Some years ago while on holiday in Thailand, he visited an organic farm in
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“I was particularly attracted to lemon grass as it was used in many popular
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Phuket may be the ultimate beach holiday destination in the world but there’s a lot
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guaranteed sunshine. Check out the following ideas for alternative activities to add
to your holiday experience.

Check out Phuket's View Points

If you’re looking for a change from the beach, why not check
out the sights from Phuket’s hilltop view points? Laem (Cape)
Phromthep is the most popular and largest of all the view points.
It’s a headland on the extreme southern end of Phuket about 19
kilometres from Phuket City. Nearby is Windmill View Point. It can
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Continuing towards Kata you’ll find Three-beach View Point. This
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The culture of Thailand is heavily influenced by Buddhism. There are
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Student
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In these days when memories of financial Armageddon are still fresh, it’s
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One asset class has demonstrated its resilience during the recent economic Investors are able to participate in this opportunity through a number of
turbulence. Student accommodation funds have remained a robust investment schemes that have emerged in recent years. We have written
investment, and have emerged as a sector of the property market in their about the virtues of the Brandeaux Student Accommodation Fund in past
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fundamentals which provide a secure income stream. hasn’t posted a losing month.

Student numbers are increasing each year due to record exam results at Another such Fund that I’ve reviewed is the Coral Student Portfolio Fund. This
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accommodation to attract their share of students, and currently there is a net per annum. As a fund of funds, it invests in established UK schemes and
significant undersupply. The emergence in recent years of private student providers. Unlike Brandeaux, it’s positioned to benefit from the enormous
accommodation initiatives has been the result. Private operators are now opportunities emerging in Western Europe. By spreading exposure the Fund
working with universities to purchase and develop their existing stock, or to aims to maximise returns and minimise dependency on one single provider.
build new. As an investment, the sector presents a compelling proposition.
Demand for beds continues to outstrip supply; bad debts are low; occupancy The Coral Student Portfolio is authorised and regulated in Luxembourg.
is high and students pay their rent (which increases each year), in advance. It’s managed by ex- Brandeaux colleagues Robert MacDonnell and John
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Only 9% of students in UK are currently housed in private accommodation. accommodation fund in 2000.
There are some eight million students in the main EU countries, and only
13% are in purpose-built accommodation. Student accommodation is being I spoke to Kennedy recently and he said, “The fundamentals of this asset
seen as the single largest, untapped real estate market in Western Europe. class are still very strong. The volatility of the markets creates the ideal
Universities will continue to work in partnership with the private sector to opportunity, and we have been able to formulate a liquidity strategy to meet
provide suitable modern accommodation. This creates an attractive investment the immediate market environment. At the same time we are well placed to
opportunity which benefits universities, students and investors, alike. capitalise on opportunities, as the dust settles on the recent turmoil in the
markets.”
Outsourcing accommodation frees universities to concentrate on their core
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guards on duty round-the-clock.
Living here is like spending every day at a beach-side resort. Residents have easy
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There has been an overwhelmingly positive response since the rental
program began last October, spurning a vibrant resort-like atmosphere at the
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Oxygen condominium Bangtao consisted of 26 units, 15 units in phase 1 and
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Airline alliances
Airline alliances, in which companies share routes
and facilities, have become a significant aspect of the
aviation world. Are these pacts quasi-monopolistic
cartels or ‘customer friendly’ rationalisations?
The world of airline alliances is changing rapidly, adding a new
competitive edge to the companies which serve Phuket.
Air Berlin, which flies directly to the island, is set to become the first low-
cost carrier to become a full alliance member. It will join the Oneworld
alliance in 2012. In another development, the flamboyant British billionaire
Richard Branson is looking to form a fourth global alliance, building on
his Virgin Group which services Phuket with its carriers, Pacific Blue and V
Australia.
Other alliances whose members operate services to Phuket include
Oneworld with Aeroflot and Finnair; Star Alliance with Thai Airways
International and Asiana Airlines; and SkyTeam with China Southern
Airlines and Korean Air. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. With
the code-sharing system, which is a cornerstone of the airline alliance
model, there are many cross linkages.
The three established alliances, Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam
account for 73% of the world’s airline capacity and this is growing. S7 of
Russia and Kingfisher Airlines of India are due to join Oneworld. Russia
and India are two emerging markets for Phuket’s tourism industry. The
28-member Star Alliance will soon acquire Air India and Ethiopian Airlines.
Next year, the 13-member SkyTeam alliance is expected to take in China
Eastern, the country’s largest airline. To give you an idea of the size of
these groupings, Star Alliance carry around 627 million passengers a year
and SkyTeam and Oneworld together, account for a further 720 million.
The non-aligned carriers, by comparison, can only manage 489 million
passengers between them.
However, the non-aligned group still includes some impressive carriers
such as Virgin Atlantic; Virgin America; Southwest in the United States
(the most successful low-cost carrier in history); Transaero (a large Russian
carrier that flies directly to Phuket); and China Airlines of Taiwan. An
interesting fact is that the Middle Eastern airlines sector which includes
Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, and Saudi Arabian
Airways, only has two members in an alliance, Turkish Airlines and Egypt
Air, both in the Star Alliance stable.
In Asia there are also still many major airlines which aren’t
aligned. The independent group includes Hainan Airlines,
Jet Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Pakistan International and
Philippine Airlines.
But how does the customer benefit from all of this alliance
activity? Probably the most important for many is the ability
to accrue common ‘frequent flyer miles’ from each alliance carrier.
Alliances also have sufficient critical mass to negotiate lower prices for
items such as advertising, and even fuel in certain circumstances. This
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helps to keep fares low. Code-sharing means that they can offer more
departure times on any given route and put more destinations within easy
reach. Their round-the-world packages and regional fare concessions can
be great value for money.
Other benefits include priority access to alliance branded lounges with
silver and gold frequent-flyer cards, and priority check-in. With all alliance
airlines under one roof in the same part of a terminal, access and transfers
is simplified. Seamless software means that member airlines can readily
track each other’s schedules and adjust them to eliminate conflicts and
bottlenecks.
The reason for the growth of alliances was the advent of ‘open skies’
agreements, which made it easier for airlines to gain unrestricted landing
rights within de-regulated zones. Anti-trust protocols still make joining
an alliance difficult, particularly for American carriers, but major advances
have been made to enable mega-carriers like British Airways and
American Airlines of Oneworld, and United Airlines and Lufthansa of Star
Alliance, to form trans-Atlantic linkages.
It is not all ‘plain sailing’ (should that read ‘flying?) for the alliances,
however: more like swings and roundabouts. They‘ve all gained and then
lost members. Star Alliance acquired Ansett Airlines of Australia in 1999
and then it folded in 2001. It also lost Mexican of Mexico and Varig of
Brazil to Oneworld. SkyTeam lost Continental to Star Alliance and ejected
Northwest Airlines. Oneworld had to relinquish Canadian Airlines when it
was acquired by Air Canada: a Star Alliance founding member. Aer Lingus
of Ireland lost eligibility when it became a low-cost carrier.
Mix and match.
Alastair Carthew is a journalist, broadcaster, public relations
counsellor and writer, living on Phuket.
Tel: +66 (0)81 750 0448 (mobile)
+66 (0)76 317929 (office)
Email: alastaircarthew@gmail.com.
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Healthy Golfing In Phuket

and I mean lots of fluids. If you do not pee at least once during your round,
cover the limb with the bandage. Immobilize the affected area and get
you have not drunk enough. Some recommend gaining relief without
to hospital quickly. Snake venom doesn’t travel through our body by
penalty on at least two occasions during your round. Your urine should be
the blood and circulatory system, so cutting between the fang marks or
clear or very pale yellow and virtually odourless. Dark-yellow, strong smelling
sucking out the venom is of no use, and only causes more trauma. Consider
urine means you need to drink more water. Alcohol should be avoided on
adding a crepe or roller bandage to your golfing accessories that you’re
the course as it only aggravates the onset of heat exhaustion, and should be
carrying in your bag.
left until you reach the 19th hole.
During the rainy season, lightning strikes are another
If you start to see stars instead of the golf ball, or feel lightheaded and weak,
problem and you should not be out on the course during
it’s time to rest and cool off for a while. Get to a shaded area and drink lots of

Healthy Golfing In Phuket
Trying to sink the putt, rather than the humidity and heat sinking you, takes some preparation
when playing golf in Phuket.
Staying healthy and playing good golf is generally a challenge or all of us
who love the game; even more so, for players who may not be accustomed
to Thailand’s tropical heat, and other dangers that are common on Thailand’s
courses. You may be surprised at the number of golfers who collapse from
exhaustion, have heart attacks or are accidentally hit by wayward golf balls or
golf clubs.
Being prepared to play, and understanding some of the common problems
is the key to staying healthy whilst on the course. Before you make your way
to the first tee, consider what you’re in for. Phuket’s relentless sun, heat and
humidity can drain you quicker than a three putt. Following a six ball with ten
caddies also makes for a slow round in the heat. Rounds of six hours during
the peak season are not uncommon, and it’s possible to lose your cool as well
as your competitive edge, but thankfully there are plenty of rest stops around
the course to replenish those lost fluids and to find some shade.
Do some gentle warm up exercises before you swing your club and rip the
ball down the middle of the fairway or into the water, as this will reduce your
chances of ripping muscles, tendons and ligaments. On the course, sunburn
is the most common ailment, which is easily prevented by applying a good,
waterproof sunscreen to all exposed skin surfaces. It must be at least 15 SPF
(sun protection factor) to be effective. Apply it when you leave home or
arrive at the course, not on the first tee, as it works best when it’s had time
to soak in. Make sure you reapply it every two hours, as its effect will wear
off as you sweat, and it’s your best protection against skin cancer. Wearing a
hat and using an umbrella will shield you from the sun and don’t forget the
wraparound sunglasses, so that you don’t burn out your retinae as you lose
sight of that 300 yard drive.
Heat exhaustion is another common ailment, and the best method to
prevent it is to wear loose-fitting, appropriate clothing. Drinks lots of fluids,
fluid in order to get your body temperature down. Pouring some cool water
over your head can also quickly bring your body temperature back to normal,
as will the use of cold towels. If your playing partner is suffering from heat
exhaustion and suddenly collapses or faints, more drastic action is required.
Get some help, as things may be more serious than just heat exhaustion.
thunderstorms. If you cannot get back to the safety of the
clubhouse, seek shelter in low-lying areas, not under trees
or elevated structures, as lightning tends to strike these
areas more often. Also keep away from areas of water.
Playing golf in Phuket is an enjoyable experience. Make it a
Elevate your partner’s legs and place them on his golf bag to assist blood to safe and happy one.
return to his heart. If you can, check his pulse and make sure there are still
signs of life, as he may have had a heart attack, which is very common on
golf courses, and normally follows a period of heavy pain in the chest and
difficulty in breathing. If you’ve been taught CPR, now would be a good time
to use these lifesaving skills, as your playing partner is going to need them.
Being hit by a golf ball or club can be very painful. The problem with being
hit by golf balls, which can be traveling at speeds of up to 160 mph off the
tee, is that they cause fractures, bleeding and if you’re hit on the head, serious
depressed skull fractures can render you unconscious for a while. Bleeding
should be controlled by direct pressure to the wound, whilst a cold compress
will reduce the pain and swelling inflicted by the offending golf ball. If a
player is unconscious, place them on their side whilst transporting them to
hospital.
Snakes, whilst common on Phuket’s courses, rarely bite unless you step on
them whilst searching for your ball in the rough. If you’re bitten try not to Peter Davison is the Manager International Services at Phuket International Hospital.
panic, and apply a crepe or roller bandage over the bite site and completely Tel: +66 (0)76 249400. Email: info@phuketinternationalhospital.com.

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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ENQUIRY GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Directory Enquiry-Local 183/1133 Phuket Customs +66 (0)76 211105
Overseas Operator / Enquiry 100 Harbour Master +66 (0)76 391174
Billing Enquiries +66 (0)76 214299 Immigration Authority +66 (0)76 221905
TAT Call Centre 1672 TAT, Phuket Office +66 (0)76 212213
TRAVEL Department of labour +66 (0)76 211995
Suvarnabhumi Airport +66 (0)2 132 1888 LOST CARDS
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Diners Club +66 (0)2 383 660
Don Muang Airport HSBC 1590
Departures +66 (0)2 535 1192 JCB Card +66 (0)2 256 9151-4
Arrivals +66 (0)2 535 1253 Mastercard 001-800-11-887-0663
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Air Asia +66 (0)2 515 9999 Austria +66 (0)76 248334-6 #35
Bangkok Airways +66 (0)76 225033-5 Czech +66 (0)76 249400 #1501, 3330
One2Go 1126 Finland +66 (0)76 330530-3
Nok Air 1318 Germany +66 (0)76 610407
Thai Airways +66 (0)76 360444 Irish +66 (0)76 281273
China Airlines +66 (0)76 327099, Italy +66 (0)76 323029
+66 (0)76 327100 Korea +66 (0)76 234452
Silk Air +66 (0)76 304018-20 Morocco +66 (0)76 219881-2
Phuket Bus Terminal +66 (0)76 211480 Norway +66 (0)76 230130
Sweden +66 (0)76 380000
HOSPITALS United Kingdom +66 (0)76-318188
Bangkok Phuket 1719 +66 (0)89 874 9080
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LANDLINE SERVICE CENTRE
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Urgent Consultation +66 (0)81 893 1295 Patong +66 (0)76 340199
Phuket International +66 (0)76 249400 TT&T Koh Keaw +66 (0)76 272 800-14
Patong / Kathu +66 (0)76 342633-4, CAT Phuket Town +66 (0)76 216861
+66 (0)76 344225 +66 (0)76 216879
Vachira +66 (0)76 361234 Patong +66 (0)76 341102-3
EMERGENCIES MOBILE PHONE CALL CENTRES
Fire 199 GSM 1175
Police 191 Dtac 1678
Diving Medicine Center 1719 True 1331
Marine Police +66 (0)76 211883 COURIERS
Tourist Police 1155, +66 (0)76 223891-3 DHL Phuket +66 (0)76 355850
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