Phuketindex.com Magazine Vol.30

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hayuth KaewklinChayuth KaewklinManaging Director

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Dear readers,

Say Hi to Phukets High Season and welcome to the November- January issue of Phuketindex.com Magazine. Are you ready forthe upcoming holidays? Christmas and New Years Eve are ontheir way!

In this issue wed like to highlight a one-day photo shoot aroundthe islands best viewpoints; from Phuket Town to PromthepCape every ones a winner! For sports lovers we review theinternational golf course at the Laguna complex, and fine-diningenthusiasts will be happy to know that, as usual, were featuringrestaurant reviews and recommendations.

For the cover special interview for this issue we feature andin-depth interview with successful local entrepreneur KhunChayuth Kaewklin with his slogan All obstacles are just stepsto bypass.

We also have a chat with Khun Nawaphorn Namwan about herdesigner life and zoom in with Worraporn Noiladtee to check outher lifestyle.

Enjoy this special issue!Phuketindex.com team

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CONTENTSInsight

14 - An Awnings Master : Chayuth Kaewklin

Managing Director of Window Design and Awnings

Event Photo Albums

18 - Bodyslam Charity Concert 2015 at Laguna Phuket20 - Full Moon Party Volume 1 Xana Beach Club22 - Twinpalms 11th Anniversary at Palm Seafood

24 - The Emerald City Life Condo at Patong26 - Launching SANOOK WITH ME Pool Bar and Sky Lounge27 - Foam Party by AIS Traveller SIM at Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong

28 - Baba Nest Presents Special Set by Vicetone30 - Grand Opening of Cassia Phuket32 - Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa 5th Anniversary

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36 - Pharmacy Talk

Sharing40 - Golf Life42- Restaurants

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52 - Phuket News Update

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Features

Phuket Product

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Lifestyle

54 - Worraporn Noiladtee (Som)

PR & Marketing Manager

Sleep with Me Design Hotel @ Patong

Cuisine56 - BACCAL AL FORNO

NOV 2015 - JAN 2016

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Interior Talk

58 - Nawaphorn Namwan (Note)

Director & Designer of Crazy Fur Co., Ltd.

Property

60 - Phukets Fascinating Classic Architecture

Travel Destination

64 - Malaysia International Mask Festival



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Chayuth Kaewklin, also known as Aroon, is the

Managing Director of Window Design and Awnings,one of Thailands leading tension membrane products

(awnings) providers. The company takes care of

customers in Phuket, throughout Thailand and overseas.

Chayuth is originally from Phuket, born and raised here. He

started his career many years ago right after graduating and

just like many young people he began his working li fe as an

employee.

How did it all begin?After I graduated (in electrical power engineering) I began

my career with some of the big name companies such Tesco

Lotus and Central Festival, to name a couple, until I felt thatI was ready to start my own business.

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Why the awnings business?I researched the market for opportunities. Back then in

2009, my last job as an employee was as the regional

manager for Mr. Curtain. I saw a future in the curtainbusiness but at the same time I could see interesting

prospects in the tension membrane industry. Then Idecided to venture in awnings and curtains. I looked for a

shortcut, a model that could help pave my way to success

so I became a dealer for Thailands leading company in

tension membrane products. Now Im not their dealer

anymore Im delivering my own products.

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Why tension membrane products?Tension membrane products feature a design without utilisinga metal frame but rather stretched canvas. Its innovative and

trendy. Tension membrane products are beautiful, light, and

stylish. They might come at a higher cost, but tension membrane

products deliver solutions that metal sheet frame cant.

We often see tension membrane products used in important

places as theyre simply outstanding.

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

are here but now that my business has managed to grow I have

dealers in other provinces. I have partners who help me with

the designs and marketing, and that helps me sell my products

throughout Thailand and overseas.

Whats your tip for success?In doing business, first you need to get yourself ready,get your spirit right. Second, be diligent. Third are the

connections. Last is your source of capital. I started this

business with only 200,000 baht and a shop-house but

after five years I have my own showroom. How come

I got this far? The answers are above; you just have to

be brave enough to start out.

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Can you let us know about a bit aboutyour products and services?Our market is very broad, covering all areas in Thailand and

overseas. Our professional team is able to travel abroad for

meetings and installation in every corner of the world. WindowDesign and Awnings Co., Ltd. has a strong relationship with a

leading manufacturer in Germany that has extensive experience

in awnings. We use their products and use top-quality stainless

steel for components and galvanized steel for every project in

Thailand which guarantees no rust for 10-20 years. Last, but

not least, is the designer who works for us; hes been involved

in a lot of large-scale developments such as the Huamark

Sports Complex, walkways in Suvarnabhumi Airport, and a lot

more. You can see his portfolio on our website.

Besides tension membrane products, Chayuth s company

also provides over 10 more products such as retractable

awnings, vertical awnings, canopies, tents and warehouse

tents, drop arm awnings, pergolas, insect screens, and

sunscreen roller blinds.

What makes you different?As mentioned, we opt for premium-grade products and offer

long-term guarantees. Our products are stylish and tailoredto customers requirements, plus were known among our

customers for prompt service.

Which projects are you most proud of?Its difficult to say as we always put everything we have into

every job were responsible for. But to name a few, Id say

Artville opposite Central Pinklao, Beehive Lifestyle Mall at

Muang Thong Thani, and General Prem Park in Songkhla.

We have a new project in Pakistan which will cover an area

Indoor Stadium Huamark

Villa Market

Little Nyonya Hotel

Wine Lovers

HUA GU Restaurant

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

in Phuket, we could reach the expectations of a six-star resort

but I think weve already done that at Iniala Beach House

(In Phang Nga province). Anyway, I dont think weve reached

the limit of our potentials yet. Were still passionate about design.

What about your goals?Well continue with in the awnings business but youll see new

solutions on the market from us, I promise.

What are your working principles?Be sincere to both your customers and your staff and the rest will

follow

How do you manage your time?I spend almost all of my time involved in my business but do

enjoy going on big-bike trips with friends. However, I certainly

dont forget my family and try to spend as much time aspossible with them - theyre my life, my motivation and myinspiration.

Your message to the new generation?Have your spirit ready. All obstacles are just steps to bypass.

Window Design & Awnings Co., Ltd .70/89 M.4 Chowfatawantok Rd., T.Vichit A.Muang

Phuket 83000 Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 76 216 447, +66 (0) 89 724 6914

Fax: +66 (0) 76 216 448

E-mail: [email protected],

[email protected]

Website: www.tentphuket.co.th, www.windecor.co.th

Phuket Fish Market Restaurant

Villa Market



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On Saturday August 22 - Laguna Phuket hosted an

inaugural charity concert event at Laguna Grove,the home of annual sporting events such as LagunaPhuket International Marathonand Laguna Phuket Triathlon.The sold-out Laguna Phuketpresents Bodyslam CharityConcert 2015 featured

Thai lands no.1 rock band, saw 5,000 fans enjoythe night and raised funds to refurbish the studentsdormitory at Phuket Punyanukul School for childrenwith disabilities.

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Bodyslam Charity Concert 2015at Laguna Phuket



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Full Moon Party Volume 1at Xana Beach Club

On Saturday August 29 - Thailandsworld-famous Full Moon Party washeld at XANA Beach Club. Party-goerswere raring to go with ChandonStripe Out Limited Edition welcomedrinks - launching in Phuket for thevery first time, exciting fire perfor-mances, and Phukets finest house

music while dancing to the beats of DJ Iain Thomson, DJ Kraiz and DJ Wii.



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On Saturday September 19 -Twinpalms Phuket celebrated its11th anniversary at Palm Seafoodon Bangtao Beach. The guestsdressed up to the white theme, andenjoyed the shows and great foodand drinks.

Twinpalms 11thAnniversaryat Palm Seafood



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The Emerald City Life Condoat Patong

On Friday September 25 - EmeraldDevelopment Group held a partyto launch their new condominiumproject under the name of TheEmerald City Life Condo at Patonglocated in the heart of Patong Citynear Patong Beach.



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Launching SANOOK WITH ME

Pool Bar and Sky Lounge

On Saturday October 3 - Mr. SittichaiThanakorncharean General Managerand Ms.Woraporn Noilatthi PRand Marketing Manager of SleepWith Me Hotels launched SANOOKWITH ME pool bar and sky lounge,a rooftop restaurant for people wholove to discover beautiful scenery

with a cosy atmosphere along with 180-degree views in the heart ofPatong.



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Foam Party by AIS Traveller SIMat Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong


Mr.Mahannop Aphinanthanaphong, AISVice President Regional Operations-South,together with Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong,

held a Fun Beyond the Frontier Foam Party.The party was a massively successful blaston Saturday October 3.



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Baba Nest Presents Special Setby Vicetone

On Monday September 28 - BabaNest at Sri Panwa prese nted aspecial set by Vicetone. Vicetoneare a DJ and production duoformed by Ruben Den Boer andVictor Pool, from the Netherlands.



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Grand Opening of Cassia Phuket

Cassia Unveilings theGrand Opening event ofCassia Phuket, the newesthotel under Banyan TreeGroup, was held onOctober 20 at LagunaPhuket in Cherngtalay.



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Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

5thAnniversary

Discovery of arts an event

held on Thursday October22 was a Photographyworkshop along withHappening Art by RomadonSuriyan from Phuket ArtVillage. The event alsofeatured Passionate Art by

Phuket local artists, culinary art food by M.L.Kwantip Devakula, culinary art beverages by Full Moon Brewery,cultural performance art from Phuket Art Village & Lion Muay Thaiand photography by Foo Friday & Canon.



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Scan the code Youve arrived

Your smartphone has the ability to read the codes

(which automatically take you through the website),

use QR Code Reader app, or easier use your line QR

code reader function and then point your smartphone

camera at the codes.

See more pictures from our online section

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Travelers diarrheacan be more seriousthan you think

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Travelers diarrhea is a gastroin-

testinal infection that is the most

common illness affecting travelers.

Each year between 20%-50% of

international travelers, an estimated

10 million persons, have bad

experiences with diarrhea.

What are the symptoms?The symptoms of travelers diarrhea vary.

Generally diarrhea occurs within the first weeek of

travel and last up to 3-4 days. Affected individuals

on average pass up to 5 loose or watery bowel

movement per day which may be associated

withcramps. On occasion, individua ls may

experience fever or bloody stools. The diarrhea maybe accompanied by abdominal pain and cramping,

bloating, or increase in stomach or vomiting.

Why does it happen?This symptoms occurs as a result of unsanitary

handling of food. Food handlers who do not wash

their hands after they use the bathroom can transmit

the infection to people who consume the contaminated

food. The most common bacterium that causes

travelers diarrhea is enterotoxigenic E. coli, V.

parahaemolyticus and Clostridium botulinum

How to treat diarrheaWhen treating afflicted individuals, drugs that

alleviate symptoms as well as antibiotics play a role.

With moderate symptoms, the addition of Bismuth

subsalicylate alone may suffice. Alternatively,

anti-diarrheal agents such as loperamide (Imodium)

can be given. With severe disease, characterized by

frequent diarrhea or dehydration, or complicated by

the passage of bloody stools, Imodium should not

be used and you should consult your pharmacist.

As with all diseases, it is best to consult a pharmacist

rather than attempting to self-medicate for travelers

diaarhea. This is especially relevant for pregnantwoman and children

How to prevent diarrhea?Food is the major source of infection, Food sould

be well-cooked and served warm. Raw befetables,

uncooked meat or seafood and other foods maintained

at room temperature should be avoided. Dairy

products, tap water and ice (including frozen drinks

not made from filtered water) are also high-risk foods.

Carbonated beverages, beer and wine, hot coffee

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Counseling health service for tourists

Counseling to prevent acute diarrhea and

malariaProvide information on the epidemiology

of the disease in each area and emerging

diseases

Tracking drug use in each patient effectively

Personal pharmacist

Pharmacy delivery services

Pharmacy on-call 24hrs.

Teaspoon PharmacyThai Travel Pharmacy

Teaspoon Pharmacy64/1 Thaweewong Road, Patong,

Kathu, Phuket 83150

+66 (0) 76 341 332, +66 (0) 84 757 5562

www.facebook.com/teaspoonpharmacy

(Open daily 8.00 - 24.00 hrs.)

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

generally are safe. Although prophylactic antibiotics

(antibiotics taken before the person is exposed to the

pathogen) are effective in preventing travelers diarrhea,

they generally are not recommended. In some situations

drugs of quinolone class (levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin) orBismuth subsalicylate have been shown to be effective.



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Social - SharingGolf Life

Conveniently situated in the heart of Laguna

Phuket with easy accessibility by com-

plimentary shuttle services between the

surrounding hotels, Laguna Phuket Golf

Club is an 18 hole, par 71 golf course. With its newly

revitalized layout and conditioning, the golf course is a

truly enjoyable yet challenging test for golf enthusiasts

of all abilities.

Thoroughly redesigned by world famous architect Paul

Jansen, the new golf course opened in January 2015

Golf lubGolf Cluband provides the perfect golfing experience. Measuring 6,756

yards off the back tees, the upgraded design focuses the

golfer on position and strategy from the tee, with well-placed

bunkers and water hazards to consider. The USGA specification

greens provide superb quality playing surfaces year round,

with well-designed contouring and run-off areas that offer a

wealth of shot options.

The new layout highlights sustainabl e environmental

conservation, which Laguna Phuket is renowned for. Its great

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a tranquil holiday paradise for golfers and travelers of all

kinds with its enhanced water lagoons and reduced water

consumption. A native cultural experience has been well

represented with reused wooden steps, golf course furniture

and decorative traditional Thai fishing boats to provide a

local essence.

The new landscaping provides golfers with two distinct

scenic experiences with lush tropical foliage on the front

nine, while the back holes feature coconut groves. A scenic

backdrop comprising Phuket Mountains, and the Andaman

Ocean frames its sprawling tract wherever one goes.

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Afantastic seafood night at Elements Restaurant, international cuisine atPullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach. The resort is perched on theheadland overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea.

Seafood Market Buffetat Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

Experience:Seafood Night Buffet

Price: 1,650 baht adults, 825 baht

children (8-12 years old) below 8 years

old free

Dress Code:Casual

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Buffet dinner:Every Friday

Vegetarian: Yes (20%-30% of all items)

Drinking water:Free

Mobile phones allowed: Yes

Car Parking:Yes with valetCredit Card: Accepted

Contact information:

Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

22/2 Moo 4, Naithon Beach, Saku,

Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand.

Tel: +66 (0) 76 303 299

Fax: +66 (0) 76 303 270

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Treat your family to a spectacular gourmet Sunday Glitz, designed to meet your needs as you revel in a laid-back Sundayand indulge your senses with an array of delicious international dishes featuring fresh seafood, live oysters, a sashimi

selection and a variety of desserts. Different types of food will pass your table as the buffet proceeds and youll be offered

welcome cocktail upon arrival. A live acoustic band will entertain you throughout your lazy Sunday while little ones are kept

happily entertained with fun games by the brunch nanny, perfectly tuned to make Sunday a day of pleasure and relaxation.

Sunday Glitz - Sunday Brunchat Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa


Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa

333 Patak road, Karon beach,

Muang, Phuket, 83100, Thailand

Tel : +66 (0) 76 396 443

Email : [email protected]


Experience: Sunday Glitz Brunch Buffet

Reservation: Recommended

Price:1,400 baht ++ per person

inclusive of free flow alcohol and soft drinks

(700 baht net for children 6 12 years)

Dress Code:Smart/casual

Open:Every Sunday 12.00 15.00

Free drinking water:Yes

Mobile phones allowed:Yes

Car parking:Yes

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The Sunset Grill Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, offers stunning views of the sun setting over the Andaman Sea.

The romantic setting complements one of the best seafood restaurants in Phuket. Try the lobster and oysters package; come

and enjoy grilled lobster or lobster thermidor served with grilled corn cob and four freshly shucked fin de claire oysters.

The Sunset Grill Restaurantat Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

Experience: Sunset dinner

Reservation:Recommended

Dress code:Smart/casual

Package: Lobster and oysters every

Friday 1,590 baht

Recommended menus: Wild mushrooms

and truffles, Chateaubriand steak, soft

shell crab salad


Open: 18:00 22:00

Dinner: Yes

Vegetarian dishes: Can order

Free drinking water: Yes

Mobile phone allowed: Yes

Car parking:Yes

Credit card:Accepted


Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

16/12 Moo 6, Tambon Kamala

Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83150,

Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 76 231 234 ext. 5106

E-mail: [email protected]



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THE BE CH IN TOWNTHE BEACH IN TOWN

Sapan H inSapan Hin

In this issue of Photo Album wed like to feature some of Phukets well-known viewpoints

all reachable in a one-day trip around Phuket. These viewpoints are extremely photogenic

so dont forget to take your camera and/or Smartphone!

Start with Sapan Hin the classic leafy park just to the east of Phuket Town. Many of Phukets

residents spend their leisure time here with their family because of its shade and constant cool

sea breezes. If you come here early in the morning youll catch a beautiful sunrise.

GPS / DD: 7.862094, 98.400935

Phukets well-known viewpoints

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Perhaps the best time to arrive here is

around 10am as the light then is near perfect

for spectacular photos. The Big Buddha or

Prahputtamingmongkol Eaknakakeeree, is

coated with white marble, stands 45 metres

tall and is about 25 metres broad across the

lap. The project was conceived in 2002 by

a group of local Buddhists called the Prah-

puttamingmongkol Sadtah 45 Foundation.

From the hilltop, you can take in stunning

360-degree views of Phuket.GPS / DD: 7.827466, 98.311997

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P huket W indm illPhuket WindmillYANUI

The perfect place to see beautiful Yanui and Naiharn beaches and

the Andaman Sea. The views here are similar to more famous

Phromthep Cape, but with fewer people. You should go there at3pm. when people paraglide and fly model airplanes. At the top of

the viewpoint is an open-air Sala through which cooling breezes

flow. Be careful parking here if you come with a large vehicle as

the road leading up is quite narrow.

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A crowded spot daily simply becausethe views out to sea and of other

islands are impressive, you should go

fairly early to the cape, at least one

hour before the sun sets to grab a

spot. This is the viewpoint that most

magazines feature when they talk

about the island.

GPS / DD: 7.762654, 98.305277

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Khao RangNIGHT VIEW

This Phuket Town location is very popular. Here, surrounded by natural beauty, you will find

a statue of Kosimbee na Ranong, Phukets charismatic governor of 100 years ago. Daytime

views here are very beautiful as you can take in a birds-eye view of Phuket Town, but at

night its lovely and cool and youll feel as though youre in a huge bowl of stars.

GPS / DD: 7.892788, 98.380139




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Emerald Development Group officially

among the Best Properties in Thailand

The Emerald Development Group led by CEO

Mr.Sawit Ketroj is raising its game as one of the

leaders of Phukets burgeoning propertydevelopers scene. There are many projects

under the Emerald brand in various locations in

Phuket and Ao Nang, Krabi, and customers both Thai and foreign

who appreciate something different in design and looks areimpressed by the quality of these developments.

The Emerald Group was recently nominated and awarded in the Asia

regions real estate industry at the Thailand Property Awards 2015

in Best Condo Development (Phuket) and Best Boutique Developer

(Thailand). Criteria consisted of quality of design, location, value for

investment, developers background, and sales.

The event was held at the Plaza Athenee Bangkok. The Emerald

Group was the winner of the Best Condo Development (Phuket)Award for The Emerald Terrace Condo @ Patong and the runner-up

in the Best Boutique category.

For more information:

Tel: +66 (0) 86 776 6166 E-mail: [email protected]

Phucharoen family donate

for Luang Por Cham 100

years Building Project atVachira Phuket Hospital

On Wednesday, October 14,

2015 Dr.Chayanon Phucharoen

and his family; Mrs.Penpat

Phucharoen and Mrs.Traitip Phucharoen met

Dr.Jessada Chungpaibulpatana, the Director of

Vachira Phuket Hospital to donated 500,000 baht

on behalf of Mr.Thaveesakdi Phucharoen, to

support the building project of Luang Por Cham

100 years Building at Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Safe Driving for Fun

with Honda City and

Honda Jazz

On September 24, 2015

- Honda Automobile(Thailand) Co., Ltd. held a

Safe Driving for Fun with

Honda City and Honda Jazz event for members

of the Chiang Mai and Phuket media at the Honda

Safety Driving Center on Ramkhamhaeng Road

in Bangkok. Honda also demonstrated a new

driving experience in the Honda City and Honda

Jazz on the Bangkok-Chachoengsao route.

Bangkok Airways to Open New Direct

Route between Phuket and Hat Yai

Bangkok Airways has

announced the launch of a new

direct route between Phuket and

Hat Yai. The new service willfeature daily flights starting from

October 11.

Bangkok Airways will offer

a daily flight between Phuket and Hat Yai which

consists of 70 economy class seats. From Phuket

to Hat Yai, PG298 departs from Phuket at 07.25

arriving at Hat Yai at 08.30 and flies back to Phuket,

departing from Hat Yai at 09.10, arriving at 10.15.

For more information and reservations, please visit

www.bangkokair.com or call center at 1771 (24 hrs)

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Phuket PineapplesUnique in the WorldUnique i

Phuket pineapples are unique for their

sweetness, aroma, colour and texture; theyrecertainly very different from other nationwide and worldwide

varieties, so much so that several international airlines insist on

serving only Phuket pineapples. As these pineapples can only be found

in Phuket, the government launched a project to improve and enhance the

quality and to promote them as a unique Phuket crop.

On November 27, 2552 (2009) Phukets pineapples were officially announced as a separate

entity by the Department of Intellectual Property. Now the islands pineapple plantation

owners are working together to use the same tactics in pineapple planting in order to

preserve the pineapples character and to increase its value. Not only will this benefit the

farmers but it also helps consumers obtain premium quality goods.

To buy Phuket pineapples you can easily find them downtown Phuket at the large

market on Ranong Road or at roadside fruit stands. Along Thepkasattri Road

(the thoroughfare leading to Phuket International Airport) is another

good place to buy them. But the best place to find this luscious

fruit at super cheap prices is just over the Sarasin Bridge in

Phang Nga Province where youll find dozens of stands

selling not only pineapples but freshly caught crabs!

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Noiladtee Som)Noiladtee (Som)

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PR & Marketing Manager

Sleep with Me

Design Hotel @ Patong

Worraporn Noiladtee, also known as

Som or Sammy is the PR & Marketing

Manager at Sleep with Me Design Hotel

@ Patong. Her main job is to make surethe image and public face of the hotel is

in synch with the hotels concept. Shes

been working in this field for about six

years and is also talented at graphic

design (its her hobby) and stands out from

the crowd with her friendly smile. She

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Features - Lifestyle

Red Lipstick

This is my signature item and almost a part of me. I have to meet people all the time and

makeup helps build my confidence and boosts my personality. On a hectic day, lipstick savesmy life. Red for me is auspicious; it means power and it gives me con fidence.

Buddha Pendant

I believe in sacred power.

The pendant, which I always

wear, helps reminds me todo good and stay conscious

of every move I make.

WristwatchTime is very important to me so

my watch is necessary for my

daily routine as I have quite a lot of

appointments with customers and

business partners. The watch itself

is simple and not too stylish and fits

with almost anything I choose to

wear so I like it very much.

Niello Bangle

I received my Niello bangle as

a present from my family when

I graduated from university

some years ago. Its priceless

to me and Im never without it.

Key Ring

I sometimes cant

find what Im looking

for so I use this keyring. Its quite big,

so its easy to find

yet it can fit in my

pocket.

Cap

Also an important item that

I like to have it with me, mycap helps me to stand out

and protects me from heat,

the sun and the rain.

My Style

I dress creatively according to the need and occasion.

I think dressing is a kind of communication in that you can tell

everybody about yourself. It should reflect your personality,

your preferences, your style and at the same time it should

fit well with different places and whats happening.

My Smart Red Dress

Sometimes the event or appointment just happens without

prior notice or with such short notice that it doesnt to allow

you much time to prepare for it. I found this red dress goes

well with most events and occasions, yet it still reflects my

personality.

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BACCAL ALFORNOSpanish baked black

cod fish with Kalamata

olives, red onions,

fresh Roma tomato

and roasted potato

Black Cod Fish

160g Spanish black cod filet

10ml Olive oil

2ml Fresh lemon juice

1g White Pepper

1g Sea salt

For more information

please call +66 (76) 292 697, Email: [email protected] or visit www.lagritta.comAmari Phuket, 2 Muen-ngern Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150

Tomato Ragout

100g Fresh Roma tomato (no skin)

20g Red onion

5g Garlic

50ml Red wine

5g Brown sugar

20g Black Kalamata olives

5g Italian fresh basil

1g Salt

1g Black crashed pepper

Roasted Potato

250g Young potatoes with skin (cut in to )

2g Fresh Thyme herb

2g Fresh Rosemary herb

20ml Olive oil

10g Fresh Butter

1g Salt

1g Black crashed pepper

Method

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

Wash your potatoes in cold water to get ridof any extra starch, tip your potatoes into a

tray or pan in one layer, and add your olive

oil and butter then season really well with

salt and pepper. Toss your potatoes in the olive oil, butter,

thyme, rosemary and mix all up. Put your potatoes in

the hot oven to cook for 30 minutes until lightly golden

and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to

drain off some of the excess oil.

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large,

heavy skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring

often, until they have softened and begun to

color slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add a generous

pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring,

until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the

tomatoes, olives, sugar, red wine, half the basil and more

salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.

Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce has cooked

down a bit and is very fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove

from the heat and pour over the black cod fish. Sprinkle on

the remaining basil. Place the black cod in oven for about 12

minutes.

Serve the black cod with roasted potato and tomato ragout

on top.

Pat the fish dry and season to taste with

salt and pepper. Oil one or two baking

dishes large enough to accommodate the

fish in one layer. Lay the fish in the dish

and pour on the lemon juice and the olive

oil. Refrigerate for 30 -40 minutes while you prepare the

remaining ingredients.

Recipe

Features - Cuisine



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Features - Business Talk

Its been three years since Crazy Fur started upto provide creative solutions for both indoors and

outdoors dcor for Phuket. Phuketindex thinksits an interesting company and asked KhunNawaphorn (or Note) to share its story with us.

NawaphornNamwan (Note)

How it beganIt all comes from our experience as designer

when we were often faced with the problem

that contractors and developers couldnt

manufacture our creations and ideas. They

tended to refuse our requests most of the time

when it came to difficult or unusual designs.

I thought then, well why not doing it ourselves?

Im a DIY person so I started to learn more

about making of furniture.

I began with small mock-up furniture and

gradually bought more and more tools and

equipment. I found it was a lot of fun and had a

good time sorting through computer programs

relating to this project.

From a hobby to a serious projectAfter Id acquired a few tools and a small

amount of equipment, I felt that I needed more

and began looking for bigger machines but

then I found my design studio was too small

to fit them all in! I needed more space and so

looked around and now we have our own

factory at Boat Plaza.

Whats good about us?What makes us different is that we ourselves

are the designers not just the manufacturers.

When the customers come to us, they can

expect not only products but also consultancy

in terms of details, proportions, aesthetics and

more. We quite have reputation for this within

the design world. We cater to creations by

designers or architects and you could say that

we speak the same language as them.

ObstaclesWe recognise the high cost of labour and

materials. Everyone knows that cost of living in

Phuket is comparatively high but we manage to

counter this by keeping the quality of both our

products and service well balanced.

Future plansWe plan to expand of course but I prefer to

take it step by step as we still would still liketo stick with special and customized designs

rather than going into mass produce items that

all look the same. We have plans to expand

our factory and are looking for new innovative

materials to improve our furniture customization

possibilities. In the near future Crazy Fur will

offer our customers solutions in this field. We

can help polish, do touch-ups or even to simply

add more value with cost-effective methods.

What kind of furniture?We mainly produce a big variety of decorative

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

Director & Designerof Crazy Fur Co., Ltd.



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Words for young-blood designersI always think that to be a good designer you need to learn by

doing. I sometimes see the new generation is stuck with designing

on paper but you cannot make creations out of paper a lone.

Materials have their limitations also but by actually doing it

the solving process will be learned. Id like to see something

different from them, not just mixing and matching from the

mass products on the market.

Features - Business Talk

We can work different type of metals, aluminium composite ,

zinc and plastwood. Other core products are customized

furniture, door design, lamps and wall art. Please visit

www.crazyfurthailand.com to browse through our

catalogs or visit our facebook page CrazyFur.

Our style - Your styleWe see ourselves as a dream production maker. People have

their own imagination or concepts of their house or project in

their mind and when they come to us its our job to make their

dreams come true. Its fun and challenging with new concepts,

ideas or dreams every time we work on any project. Custom-

made designs are unique and keep our brains in good shape!

www.crazyfurthailand.com

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Features - PropertySino

The classic Western architecture you can see in

Phuket in the shape of old Sino-Portuguese mansions

his the result of influences ranging from English and

Dutch design schools to Chinese beliefs and pragma-

tism. This results in an interesting and rich blend of colonial-

era architecture. The Chinese influences are fairly obvious

and are a direct result of the large influx of Chinese workers

and labour leaders who came to cash in on the tin-mining

boom of a couple of centuries ago. Most of the newcomers to

the island in those days were from the south of China Hok-

kien province. If you look closely at these old buildings youll

see a fascinating mlange of spiritual belief and practicality.Youll also see little flourishes above window frames of Nam

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

The byword in those days was adaptability as architects melded

together several different cultures and styles. A dominant feature

of this architectural style is often noted at the faade of buildings

in the shape of a five-foot long curved indent known as a ngor

kar khee in the Greek Ionic style and youll also notice typical

Corinthian embellishments of sculpted leaves and foliage.

The islands remaining Sino-Portuguese mansions are typical of

the practice in the past of merging of Chinese practicality with

Western designs. Several Chinese practices such as leaving a

wide open space in the middle of the house for cooling purposesare noticeable.

The first periodis in the beginning

of King Rama IVs reign. Constructionduring this time showed a strong Chinese

pragmatic influence which often resulted

in one- or two-storey buildings.

The second periodis from the end of

King Rama IVs reign until the King Rama

VI period. At that time Western architecture wasbeginning to become popular and the faade

of buildings was embellished by Greek-Roman

touches such as graceful curves in windows and

doors with stucco above them.

The third period is during the early reign of King

Rama VII. Designers brought in lower faade decorationsand incorporated a verandah, with lower-floor open spaces

emphasized.

The last periodis at the end of

King Rama VIIs reign and into

the reign of Rama VIII. Stuccowas still incorporated, along with the

Western-style use of mirrors and the

use of a verandah.

PHUKETS FASCINATINGClassic Architecture

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Phukets old buildings can be divided into several groups are separated by period or by stylistic

function. Roughly speaking, most of them were constructed in the era from King Rama IV to King

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Phuket City Hall is largely similar to Phuket Provincial

Court building and has the distinction of being the

very first reinforced-concrete building in what was

then known as Siam. It was constructed in the period

of King Rama IV, when the iconic and noteworthy

Phra Rasdanupradit Mahisorn Bhakdi (Kosimbi Na

Ranong) was governor of Phuket.

Phukets commercial buildings are

often designed to be slim to avoid

paying tax on their width (one can

discern the Dutch influence here).

They had deep, functional interiorsand were often three-storey affairs.

Sino-Portuguese commercial buildings can

be widely found around Phuket Town along

Phang-Nga Rd., Krabi Rd., Deebuk Rd.,

and Yaowarat Rd.)

Phuket has about 10 Sino-Portuguese mansions

left. These were the elegant abodes of peoplewhod made good on the island. Known as Ung

Mor Lhao, the people who inhabited these stately

buildings were more than likely millionaires.

There are several gorgeous mansions in Phuket

town such as the homes of Luang Anuphas Phuket

Karn, Luang Amnart Nararak, Pra Aram Sakornkete,

and Yusoot Sodaban. Nowadays, some mansions

are for sale or are rented out to become restaurants

(and cooking schools), schools, and tourist

attractions that you can actually visit them.

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

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

A typical Phuket bureaucratic office design is

encapsulated in Phuket City Hall and Phuket

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Youll find many shrines in Phuket where the new

generation pays its respects and learns ancient culture

and traditions. Theyre also popular tourist destinations.

Shrine Sang Tham or Shrine Teng Kong Tong is located on

Phang-Nga Road in Phuket Town. Its an ancient shrine of the

local Tan family. The shrine is in Chinese style; the roof featuring

stucco and dragons and is adorned with images of immortals

and embellished ceramics of colourful flowers and leaves as

well as a mosaic pattern. The interior features popular deities

such as Kuan Yin (Pud Jor) by Ong Soon Tai. There is also a

mural of Si Yin Kui (in a previous existence Ong Soon Tai Sai,

an ancestor of the Tan family) and also a portrayal of Chu Sae

Nhiew Niew.



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Features - Travel DestinationMalaysia International Mask Festival

Malaysian

Mask FestivalThe Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Motac) and

the National Department for Culture and Arts

(JKKN) hosted the Malaysian International Mask

Festival 2015 from August 13-16 at the Esplanade,

Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) Park. The

four-day festival involved 379 participants: 287from Malaysia and 92 from other countries.

This festival aims to instill mutual understanding

in the local and international communities with

regards to mask culture by featuring a vast

cross section of masks with various motifs and

creations. The festival also aims to promote

Malaysia as an international cultural and tourist

destination.

Masks have been used by man for protection,

subterfuge, performance, and entertainmentfor many millennia. They exist in many cultures

around the world, each with its own identity and

function. A good example of mask culture is to

be found in Malaysia itself with the Orang Asli

Mah Meri tribe from Carey Island, Selangor,

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This programme was held for the first time in

Malaysia and attracted tourists from all over the

world, highlighting the characteristics, universality

and variations of shape and design of masks in

accordance with their function and role.

The Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park was selectedas the location for this event, as it is the base for

Malaysias most iconic shopping mall, hosting a

series of prominent and unique international brands.

Its location in the centre of the city makes it a

popular tourism destination, ideal for a large-scale

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MIMAF consisted of five main components;

performance, exhibition, demonstration,competition and a parade. An exhibition featured

masks and costumes, demonstrations emphasizing

mask-painting and carving, along with face and

helmet-painting. There was also mask-painting

and colouring. A one-kilometre-long mask

parade was held in the tourist-friendly roads

such as Jalan Ampang (in front of MaTiC), Jalan

Sultan Ismail, Jalan P.Ramlee and Suria KLCC.

The parade demonstrated the use of masks and

costumes accompanied by prolific music. The

main showcase featured performances from

each participating country, while events were

Thank you helpful information from Khun Nikki,

PR representative from Tourism Malaysia

www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my

Tourism Malaysia - Bangkok Unit 1,

3rd Floor, Zuellig House 1-7 Silom Road,

Bangrak Bangkok 10500 THAILAND

+662 636 3380-3 +662 636 3384

www.facebook.com/TourismMalaysiaThailand

held in various key locations such as the Central

Market, Sungei Wang Plaza and Nu Sentral.



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