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Phuket.com Magazine
February
2007
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Dear Reader,
In this issue of Phuket.com Magazine, we go inside Old
Phuket Town’s Sino-Portuguese district for a glimpse into
the multi-cultural influence of Phuket’s tin mining past. That
same theme dominates a newly overhauled resort in northern Phuket,
the Indigo Pearl, and the effect
is surprising. We then head farther north – off the island,
in fact – and explore the mind-blowing wonders of the Similan
Islands, the endless tranquillity of Khao
Lak, and the property explosion in Phang
Nga Province. As a bonus, we continue our conversation
with a doctor whose specialty can make even the toughest of
men cringe. Rungtip Hongjakpet Izmen |
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Sam Wilkinson – foodie extraordinaire – dines among the boulders at Kata Beach’s friendly and appropriately named restaurant with divine views – On the Rock. Then he discovers that the heart of Patong Beach, like the moon, is made of cheese (and pizza, and pasta, and wine…) at La Casa Pizzeria e Ristorante. Read more... |
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Holidaymaker seeks well-rounded, mature resort for carefree one- or two-week fling. Long walks on the beach, luscious grounds for intimate conversation, and ample dining options are a must. Extra points given if you’re good with kids and have comfortable rooms, big swimming pools, and onsite activities. Make me forget cold weather and dreary office life and I’ll love you forever. Loud and rambunctious hotels need not reply. Read more... |
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I hiked to a sturdy slab of granite near the peak of Miang Island for a better view of the beach. Below me, yachts, dive boats, and people float in an aquamarine sea. They didn’t look anything like ants, unless ants have taken up recreational swimming. A string of islands stretched out in the distance, disappearing over the horizon. I was dying to be back in the clown suit that is my snorkelling gear, floating with the fishies. Read more... |
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Khao Lak is a funny place. With beaches as long as a flight across the Pacific Ocean backed by stacks of mountains, there’s no questioning its allure. It’s beautiful, and – from certain vantage points – even awe-inspiring. Its close proximity to Phuket, Khao Sok, Krabi, and the Similan Islands means the limitless activities those destinations offer – be it elephant trekking, speedboat tours, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, or kayaking – are never more than an hour or two away. Read more... |
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A happily-married man with two teenage children, Dr Sanguan Kunaporn has made his name in a controversial field: male-to-female sex reassignment surgery (SRS). This Phuket-based surgeon has been responsible for turning 200 Thai men and more than 400 foreign men into women - so far... Read more... |
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A must-do in Phuket is a walk in the old part of Phuket City, around Thalang, Dibuk and Krabi roads. The beautiful architecture along these roads will take you back the charm of a century ago. According to Pranee Sakulpitpatana, a lecturer at Phuket Rajabhat University and one of the island’s premier historians, the architecture is a reflection of European influence on the island. Europeans including the Portuguese and the British, had been interested in Phuket’s tin wealth since the 16th century. Read more... |
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In this issue of Do’s & Don’ts, we’d like to share with you a few things about road sense and manners, especially for those who have never been here before. Do plan in advance if you are thinking of renting a vehicle in Phuket. You need a licence, and your ordinary national licence is not valid in Thailand. Get an international licence for the type of vehicle - motorbike or car - that you plan to rent. Read more... |
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You versus fish, battling it out on the open sea. Jumping on a speedboat for a snorkelling trip to Phi Phi Islands or for a day of power diving. Watching costumed elephants dance about, or riding one – sans makeup – through the jungle. Exploring caves by canoe. Dining at sunset on a Chinese Junk. All our trips are amazing, who’s to say which is best? You, actually, thanks to our interactive Top 10 List. Read more... |
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The 2nd Annual Phuket International Blues Festival is rocking the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa in Karon Beach the third weekend of February. The highly acclaimed Rich Harper Blues Band (USA) will once again headline the event and close the show Saturday night. The phenomenal voice of British blues legend Victor Brox will again fill the air as Friday night draws to a close. If you did not see these magnificent performers last time, here’s your second chance! Read more... |
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