Phuket.com Magazine

January 2008 - Single Women in Phuket

Sunbathing on a tropical beach

In this issue we explore the options available in Phuket for girls. After all, it's not just a man's island and there are plenty of opportunities for the fairer sex to enjoy themselves.

We hit the night scene in Patong, discover what it's like to be a woman kick boxer, visit two fabulous resorts - Ayara Hilltops and Burasari Resort - and go on an all-girls ATV tour.

On the culinary side we feature two truly spectacular venues: Watermark in the Boat Lagoon and 360 Degrees in Phuket Pavilions.

To round the issue off we visit a pearl farm on lovely Rang Yai Island. We hope you enjoy reading this as much as we did writing it!.

The Editor
editor@phuket.com

A Girl’s Night Out in Patong

Just like anyone else, single girls coming to Phuket expect to have some fun nights out without any hassle. So, in the interests of these visitors, We put in long hours of on-the-ground research – and had a lot of fun doing it. Here are our top picks. Read more...

Thai National Parks Fees

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced new entrance fees for foreigners visiting Thailand’s national parks.

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Ayara Hilltops

The scenery in prestigious Surin is stunning; verdant jungle-covered hills provide a strong counterpoint to the azure blue sea, the area's attraction is palpable. From the moment you arrive at the Ayara Hilltops you're instantly relaxed, it's that contagious. Read more...

The Muay Thai Girl: Sindy Huyer

Sindy Huyer is no ordinary visitor to Phuket. She's on a mission. Back home in Milan she is a professional kick boxer. But Thai boxing had fascinated her for years, so she headed for Phuket to get some authentic training. Phuket.com talked to her a day after “The Thorn of the Rose” – her fight name – had won a match. We learned why this 20-year-old dumped her dream of becoming a clothes stylist to pursue her new dream of becoming a professional Thai boxer.
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Burasari resort

If you love flora you'll love Burasari Resort. Even though this compact hotel has no grounds to speak of it boasts more foliage discreetly planted on its premises than a medium-sized resort's gardens.
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ATV Tour in Phuket

Today, we're discovering what it's like to ride an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) and to be honest I'm not quite sure what to expect. The brochure looks pretty wild – lots of mud and splashing around in the jungle and on the beach so I'm wearing shorts and factor 50 sun block just in case. Read more...

Phuket Pearl Farm - Rang Yai Island

Phuket is often called 'The Pearl of the Andaman' but did you know that pearls are actually cultivated here? We decided to find out more through booking a tour that took in two islands and a pearl farm. The waters to the east of Phuket are sanctuaries of peace.
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Watermark and 360 Degrees Restaurant

What makes a restaurant outstanding? Most people would agree that a combination of setting plus a certain je ne sais quoi makes a restaurant truly magic. This month we visit Watermark in Boat Lagoon; a chic restaurant surrounded by multi-million dollar motor yachts and 360 degrees, a hilltop venue a view over the lush green hills of west Phuket and the Andaman Sea. Whether you prefer dining alone or with friends this month's restaurant choice is bound to suit you. Read more...

JW Marriott Phuket & Evason Koh Yao

The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is celebrating being ranked as the fifth-best resort in Asia in the Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2007. In 2006, the resort ranked eighth in the same survey...
The Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi opened late last year on Koh Yao Noi, an island in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, between Phuket and Krabi...
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Shredded Snow Fish by Chef Somnuk Kongsa

Somnuk Kongsa is the chef de partie at The Mangosteen Resort & Spa in Rawai. Here she shows us how to make two delicious dishes: shredded snow fish with green mango salad, and Mangosteen salad. Both dishes look very beautiful and – better yet – they are very easy to make.
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Phuket Blues Festival, Chinese New Year...

Long distance windsurf race, Chinese New Year and Phuket Blues Festival are the 3 main events which will happen in Phuket in January and February. Read more...