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Phuket Island map 8 What's on: on & off Phuket (including the movies) 12-15 Word of mouth 16 Business profile: Christian Schwind (GM of Andaman Cruises) 22 Social Phuket 28-29 Legal matters: Condominium Meetings of Owners - Does your Vote Count? 60 Property matters: Phukets catch up infrastructure 64 People profile: Montavee Hongsyok (Assistant MD of Anuphas Vividhkarn) 66 Phukt street food scene 68-70 Safer Phuket: Hospitality sector commits to a Safer Phuket 71 Things to do in Phuket 72 Useful telephone numbers 73
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WHAT'S ON
Concert
7-8 Feb 2014 @ Phuket Boat Lagoon, Koh Kaew A Tribute to the Fab Four! Reminisce to music from The Beatles. The concert will be held at an air conditioned tent at the Phuket Boat Lagoon. Tickets are 1,100 Baht at The Phuket Gazette, Villa Market Chalong, Les Diables, Boat Lagoon, Canal Village, Laguna. +66 91 326 02760. www.events-international.com
Charity Party
8 Feb 2014 @ Phuket Pullman Arcadia, Naithon Masquerade Party. A carnival evening with Venetian inspired 5-course banquet, free flow drinks, entertainment and dancing. Dress is 'Magnificent Masks'. The donation is 3,000 Baht. Proceeds to the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation, which provides free English lessons to more than 1,000 less fortunate children in three government schools. The after school programme, Coconut Club, is attended by 130 children who are orphans or whose families are not able to look after them. These children live full time at school. +66 7627 8146 www.phukethasbeengoodtous.org
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Off Phuket
Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival
2-17 Mar 2014 @ Thalang Victory Memorial Field & Heroine's Monument, Thalang One of the island's major festivals covering cultural and sporting activities, including: bicycle racing, a takraw (volleyball played with the feet) tournament, tug-o'-war, a mini-marathon and an uppasombot moo (Buddhist ordination) ceremony. The highlight of the festival is a spectacular show about the history of Phuket.
Bike Week
11-19 Apr 2014 @ Loma Park, Patong Phuket Bike Week 2014. The 20th annual Phuket Bike Week features yet another turnout of big bike enthusiasts and others participating in one of the most popular bike show in the region. The event features a beach party and music festival, grand dinner, exhibition of custom bikes, new products, accessories and clothing, a ride for peace and global warming and of course the contest to find Miss Phuket Bike Week 2014. +66 7635 2069. www.phuketbikeweek.com
Annual Festival
21-27 Apr 2014 @ Patong Beach Phuket Gay Pride Festival 2014. Marks the 11th Annual Phuket Pride Celebration. The first night sees the pre-party night, followed by the grand opening party on the 21st and Phuket Pride Party Night on the 18th. The colourful and fantastic Afternoon Gay Pride Parade and the fun street party are on the 26rd. www.phuket-pride.org
Songkran Festival
13-15 Apr 2014 @ Nationwide Songkran Festival is the traditional start of the Buddhist New Year as well as the end of the dry season. A national holiday, the festival sees a ritual washing of Buddha images and bathing. It is evolved in to a loud, boisterous and fun festival that features water throwing in the streets. Activities occur at the Saphan Hin Park in Phuket Town and at major centres such as Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai and Phuket Town.
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ROBOCOP
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Ehle, Marianne Jean-Baptiste Multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the centre of robot technology. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a good cop doing his best to fight crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp's robotics to save Alex's life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.
VAMPIRE ACADEMY
Genre: Action, Romance, Thriller Starring: Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Danila Kozlovsky, Gabriel Byrne, Sarah Hyland, Joely Richardson, Cameron Monaghan, Sami Gayle, Claire Foy, Ashley Charles Based on author Richelle Mead's worldwide bestselling series, "Vampire Academy" tells the legend of Rose Hathaway (Zoey Deutch) and Lissa Dragomir (Lucy Fry), two 17-yearold girls who attend a hidden boarding school for Moroi (mortal, peaceful Vampires) and Dhampirs (half-vampire/half-human guardians). Rose and her best friend, Lissa a royal vampire Princess - have been on the run when they are captured.
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Regular Events
PIWC Phuket International Women's Club Monthly meetings: Committee - 1st Thursday, Meet & Greet - 2nd Thursday. Lunch - 3rd Thursday. Coffee Morning - 4th Thursday. All welcome; registration is essential. +66 76 316711. info@phuketiwc.com. www.phuketiwc.com IBAP The International Business Association of Phuket Regular meeting is on the 2nd Friday of each month. secretary@ibap-phuket.org. www.ibap-phuket.org BBAP British Business Association - Phuket Monthly dinners & social evenings. Ad hoc calendar. socialsec@bbap.org. www.bbap.org Mr Live Wire Free computer clinic Windows, internet, tablet, phone, TV, or just about anything computer-related. Every Sunday, 10am at NEW VENUE Baketastic in Kathu (opposite Krung Thai Bank). Lions Club Lions Club of Patong Beach Monthly meeting & fellowship dinner, 2nd Tuesday each month. +66 81 374 2088. info@lions-club-patong.org. www.lions-club-patong.org GOMS Grumpy Old Men's Society A grumpy but happy group of local gentleman gathers every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at Chalong Pier Beer Garden. vguytonbeck@gmail.com. Cricket / Rugby Outrigger Hotels /Twenty Cricket League at ACG Cricket Ground Matches every Sunday 9am. Touch rugby Wednesday evenings. www.phuketcricketgroup.com / www.acgphuket.com. ACYC Ao Chalong Yacht Club Regular youth sail training in state-ofthe-art dinghies. For details contact school@acyc.asia. Regular Friday night get-together and Lucky Draw. Non-members very welcome. www.acyc.asia Times & dates of events are subject to change. Please contact the organiser for up-to-date information.
DJ and live music @ Catch Beach Club, Surin Phuket's most fashionable beach club. A great place to chill whether in the afternoon or evening. At night Catch comes alive with a DJ and live music. Live Jam nights @ Skyla's Beach House, Kamala Chilled international music including live jam nights. They also teach surfing & 'SUP'. Every Saturday night - DJ Chedi @ Bliss Beach Club, Bang Tao DJ Chedi has blessed the decks at some of Thailand's hottest clubs including Q Bar Bangkok, Twisted Republic, Route66, Glow & Club87. Versatile, complex and magical sound. Live Jazz @ Mom Tri's Kitchen, Kata Noi Every Wednesday & Sunday night in the Sea Shell Bar. Sunset Happy Hour daily from 6pm-7pm. including select wines by the glass and 50% off cocktails. Great live music, gorgeous sunset views and Thai and international cuisine Live music every weekend @ Route 68 Every weekend: pop, jazz or soft rock any musician is welcome to jam later on at night. DJ & live music @ Kor Tor Mor Pub & Restaurant, Phuket town A great spot to experience the local nightlife scene. The live music is Thai and DJ plays international hits. Bar Bands @ Timber Hut, Phuket City The Thai pub scene. A fun place featuring one of Phuket's great bar bands. Live music & cheap beer @ Rom Dee, Phuket City Small venue, live music every night & cheap beer. Gets busy, but laid-back approach. Acoustic live music @ Two Chefs Bar & Grill, Kata-Karon Acoustic live music every, Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night at Kata Beach. At Karon it's every night. Starting around 7 pm. Disco & Cabaret Shows @ Paradise Complex, Patong Beach The only gay disco in Patong with daily popular cabaret shows around midnight. The Boat Bar gets busy when the show starts at midnight. Jam sessions @ Music Matters jazz bar, Phuket City Jazz, Salsa, Caribbean, African, S. American & more. Jazz jam sessions Wed & Sat.
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We all know one of those places they never advertise but theyre busy. Why? Word of mouth. People tell their friends, You must try.. and the word spreads. In this monthly column, we spread the word further about the great-value nooks and crannies that we know about on Phuket.
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10am-10pm. On Dibuk Rd, next to the bridge. A Sino-Thai setting with quality food and reasonable prices. Some of the dishes are more or less the same as the famous 'Raya restaurant' (from the same family) but the portions are a bit smaller, the prices cheaper but the taste is the same . S teamed Pork with Garlic and Pepper Phuket S tyle , Creamy Crabmeat Curry with Noodles and Prawns in Tamarind and Lemongrass Sauce are "Must Try!!"
3pm-2am. Take the road to the pier from Chalong Circle. At the end of the road, opposite the car park A great place to see all the sporting events very large screen plus two 42 at screens mean that you get all the action , sometimes two or three big sporting events at the same time football , rugby, Aussie Rules, motorsport... If it s on theyre showing it! Cold bottled and draught beer. A really tasty selection of pub grub sh and chips, sausage and mash , pies with everything plus Jams famous beef or chicken stew.
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7am-2pm. On Thalang Rd, near Thalang/ Yaowarat intersection. Wilai offers many aordable Phuket local dishes without hurting your pocket. The place is pretty simple with plastic chairs and metal tables; no air conditioning. Mee Thai Pad (Phuket S tyle Fried Noodle), Khao Yum Budu (Rice with Mixed Herbs and Budu Dressing) are both heartily recommended .
10am-10pm. Chaofa Rd East, just 30m from Wine Connection. Authentic Thai & European food with a large selection of meals. Signature dishes dishes are Mussaman & Green Curry, Papaya Salad & Fish 'n Chips. Meals from 35baht. Excellent food at great prices. See comments on Trip Advisor. If you enjoy good fresh food put this place on your list.
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