Fah Thai Magazine Jul Aug 2019

JUL-AUG 2019 

PHANG NGA’S DRAMATIC 

BEAUTY AND TRANQUILITY 

LIVELY HERITAGE IN 

PHUKET TOWN 

CHENGDU’S INTRIGUING 

LIVE MUSIC 

MEET PEARYPIE, 

INSTAGRAMMER STAR 

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

LONG LIVE THE KING 

Our Best Wishes to 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn 

Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua 

on His 67 th Birthday Anniversary 

From the Executives and Staff of Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited 

and Fah Thai Magazine

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 

Dear Passengers, 

Welcome on board to our services on 

this Bangkok Airways flight. 

Our executives, employees, and I feel 

honoured to be part of another year of 

world award achievement namely: “World’s 

Best Regional Airline” and “Best Regional 

Airline in Asia.” Both prestigious awards 

for the aviation industry were bestowed 

by SKYTRAX World Airline Awards since 

2016, and has continued awarding us for 

four consecutive years. 

Additionally, Bangkok Airways was voted 

as the winning airline by passengers who 

expressed satisfaction with the services 

provided and the best-selected experiences 

offered. I strongly believe that we would 

not have received these esteemed awards 

without the support from all our passengers. 

Apart from the aforementioned awards, 

we also won the “Travelers’ Choice Awards – 

Regional Airline Asia 2019” from TripAdvisor. 

The world-leading travel site has been 

ranking airlines globally, determined through 

the service satisfaction ratings of passengers. 

I would like to thank all our passengers 

who have been supporting and voting for 

Bangkok Airways. All of our employees 

and I take this pride in this and use this 

achievement as determination to improve 

the quality in our airline services even 

more, with safety and satisfaction as our 

utmost priorities. 

Thank you. 

สวัสดีครับผู้โดยสารทุกท่าน ขอต้อนรับ 

ทุกท่านสู่การบริการของสายการบินบางกอก 

แอร์เวย์สครับ 

นับเป็นความภาคภูมิใจสำหรับผม ทีมผู้ 

บริหารและพนักงานบางกอกแอร์เวย์สทุกคน 

กับอีกหนึ่งปีแห่งความสำเร็จ กับรางวัลระดับ 

โลก “รางวัลสายการบินภูมิภาคยอดเยี่ยม 

ของโลก” และ “รางวัลสายการบินภูมิภาค 

ยอดเยี่ยมของเอเชีย” จาก SKYTRAX World 

Airline Awards เป็นครั้งที่ 4 ติดต่อกันที่เรา 

ได้รับทั้ง 2 รางวัลนับตั้งแต่ปี 2559 รางวัลนี้ 

ถือเป็นรางวัลอันทรงเกียรติในอุตสาหกรรม 

การบิน ซึ่งได้มาจากการสนับสนุนของผู้โดยสาร 

ทุกท่าน ที่ได้รับความประทับใจจากการบริการ 

รวมถึงประสบการณ์ต่างๆ ที่เราได้คัดสรรสิ่งดีๆ 

เพื่อมอบให้กับท่านผู้โดยสารตลอดการเดินทาง 

ผมเชื่อว่าเราจะไม่ได้รับรางวัลเหล่านี้เลย หาก 

ขาดการสนับสนุนจากท่านผู้โดยสาร 

ซึ่งนอกจากรางวัลที่กล่าวมาแล้วนั้น 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ เรายังได้รับรางวัล “ทราเวลเลอร์ส 

ช้อยส์ แอร์ไลน์ อวอร์ดส์ – สายการบินยอดเยี่ยม 

ในภูมิภาคเอเชีย ประจำปี 2562” จากทริป 

แอดไวเซอร์ เว็บไซต์ด้านการท่องเที่ยวชั้นนำ 

ของโลก ที่มีการจัดอันดับความพึงพอใจในการ 

ใช้บริการสายการบินทั่วโลกอีกด้วย 

ผมจึงขอขอบคุณผู้โดยสารทุกท่านที่ให้การ 

สนับสนุนและโหวตให้กับสายการบินฯ มาโดย 

ตลอด ผมและพวกเราชาวบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

ทุกคน จะนำความภาคภูมิใจจากการที่ได้รับ 

รางวัลเหล่านี ้ มาเป็นแรงผลักดัน เพื่อมุ่งมั่น 

พัฒนาคุณภาพการบริการของสายการบินฯ 

ให้ดียิ่งๆ ขึ้นไป โดยจะมุ่งเน้นความปลอดภัยและ 

ความพึงพอใจสูงสุดของผู้โดยสารเป็นสำคัญ 

ขอบคุณครับ 

กัปตัน พุฒิพงศ์ ปราสาททองโอสถ 

Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth 

กรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ | President, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited 

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OVERTURES 

FEATURES 

52 

Travel with 

Thai Chic 

22 GREEN DAYS 

In this green season, a full moon 

calls for the graceful vigour 

in rattan ball matches, the 

adrenaline of marathons, 

Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios to 

the arts and concerts. There’s 

moon and star gazing in the 

Maldives too in our calendar 

of regional events. 

26 FACE FORWARD 

Pay more attention to skincare 

with our timely tips on the 

latest products on the market 

that banishes dull skin for a 

radiant look. 

28 VERDANT WEAR 

Men in green doesn’t have to be 

an alien concept in fashion. Our 

wardrobe picks bring out the best 

in stylish menswear. 

30 SHADES OF GREEN 

Stand out in clothing and 

accessories as you stylishly 

express yourself. Look smart as 

you make others green with envy! 

32 AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE 

Phuket Old Town’s revival makes 

history fun with offerings aplenty: 

colourful shophouses, Sino- 

Portuguese architecture, local 

food stalls and wall art. 

36 FIND YOUR 

PASSION FRUIT 

A taste of passion fruit can 

transport you to an island 

paradise or the feel of a breezy 

summer. We give you the 

facts on what makes this fruit 

increasingly popular. 

38 OH, O AEW 

This dessert name may not roll 

off the tongue easily but it’s a 

real treat for the tastebuds. Try 

this refreshing and sweet “only in 

Phuket” specialty on your visit to 

the Thai island. 

40 AN AIRPORT’S 

NEW HEIGHTS 

Now it’s even more enjoyable 

to hang out at Singapore’s 

Changi airport regardless of 

whether you have a flight or 

not. The recent expansion, 

Jewel, has now become a 

destination in itself, elevating 

the airport experience. 

44 SAMUI STANDARDS 

Only in Samui can you get the 

hospitality of a long standing 

Thai hotel, enjoy a spa day in a 

jungle forest setting, or dine on 

true southern food at one of the 

finest restaurants. 

52 A GOOD 

INFLUENCE 

With over 2 million 

followers, Pearypie 

embarks on a mission 

to make Thai textiles 

a winning and cool 

combination – combat 

boots included. 

58 STILL CRAZY 

FOR PHANG NGA 

If a perfect holiday 

destination means 

tranquil shores with 

uninterrupted views of 

limestone mountains 

and spectacular waters, 

then Phang Nga is for you. 

72 CHENGDU’S 

LIVE MUSIC 

Consider another side 

to Chengdu’s cultural 

offerings – an active, 

underground music 

scene that’s rivals 

most places in China. 

84 A CRAFTING 

SOJOURN 

To continue their 

visibility and viability, 

we visit Chiang Mai 

to see how a tribe 

perseveres in keeping 

their way of life through 

handicrafts and weaving. 

Photo Amata Chittasenee 

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HAPPENINGS 

CORPORATE 

A selection of relevant events around Asia. 

96 BANGKOK 

98 SAMUI 

102 PHUKET 

106 CHIANG MAI/ 

PATTAYA 

108 HONG KONG / 

SINGAPORE 

109 KUALA LUMPUR 

110 PHNOM PENH / 

VIENTIANE / 

NHA TRANG 

112 MUMBAI/ 

MALDIVES 

113 YANGON 

116 NEWS 

Bangkok Airways announces collaborations 

and winners. 

126 ROUTE MAP 

128 AIRCRAFT INFO 

CHECKING OUT 

130 MALDIVES 

The Maldives continue to defy expectations. 

This month’s cover: 

Phang Nga's 

natural splendours. 

84 

Keeping 

Traditions 

Alive 

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ESSENTIAL NOTES TO GUIDE YOUR TRAVELS 

Food Art 

Follow the wall 

murals in Phuket 

Old Town as they 

lead you to the best 

food stalls this 

heritage town has 

to offer. 

Photo IG: Tootoomama 

NEWS AND EVENTS 22 / BEAUTY AND HEALTH 26 / STYLE 28 / THAILAND TREASURES 32 / A TASTE OF THAILAND 36 / 

FRUITFUL FINDS 38 / ARTS & CULTURAL MATTERS 40 / CHECKED IN 44 

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OVERTURES 

NEWS AND EVENTS 

NOW 

- 

DEC 

2019 

Now-3 JUL 


MANDALAY 

WASO CHINLONE FESTIVAL 

Cheers ring out for the 91st annual Waso 

Chinlone festival where as many as 1,800 

teams converge in Myanmar to take part in a 

variant of Hacky Sack. The challenge is to keep 

the “chinlone,” a rattan ball, from falling to the 

ground. The festival takes place in a stadium in 

Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay and is celebrated 

every year on the day after the full moon of 

Waso month. The sport is over 1,500 years old 

and strongly defined in the old kingdom. 

The sport uses a small rattan ball and a team 

of six players who must pass it around by using 

their legs, knees and head as they play in a circle. 

One player stays in the middle of the circle 

while the rest of team supports him as they 

work together to keep the ball from hitting the 

ground. Once the ball hits the ground, the rival 

team gains a point. 

It’s also the time when locals from around 

the region flock to pay their respects to Buddha 

during the event. You will meet a river of crowds, 

food vendors, local magic shows and traditional 

shops around the area of Mahamuni Pagoda. 

It’s a chance to join in, drink some Burmese 

tea, eat some Laphet Thoke (green tea salad), 

and enjoy the matches as a live orchestra plays 

the traditional ‘Saing Waing’ on stage for a 

fascinating event. tourism.gov.mm/mandalay 

5 -18 

JUL 


AUG 


HONG KONG 

SUMMER OF ARTS 

The summer months in Hong Kong have always 

been the perfect time to celebrate the arts thanks 

to the organisers of the International Arts Carnival. 

Held annually, this year’s programme offers an 

exquisite line-up of overseas and local shows and 

participative activities for the whole family. 

This year’s line-up includes a variety of 

performances including multimedia theatre; 

puppetry and interactive theatre for children, all 

of which are designed to entertain audiences 

and nurture the interest of children and young 

people in the performing arts. 

This year’s opening programme is The Heart 

of Robin Hood, a modern take on the beloved 

English folk story presented by Icelandic theatre 

group, Vesturport. Also scheduled to take the 

stage at IAC 2019 is Vietnamese acrobatic 

troupe A O Lang Pho. Various venues across 

Hong Kong, hkiac.gov.hk 

6-21 2019 

JUL 

SINGAPORE 

KURIOUS NATURE 

Considered the world’s greatest contemporary 

circus, Cirque du Soleil once again pitches its 

tent in Singapore, this time for a two-week 

engagement for its most acclaimed touring 

show yet. KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, 

presented in the intimate setting of the 

signature Big Top at Marina Bay, celebrates the 

greatest inventions of the 19th century. Watch 

as the show transports audience members into 

the Curio Cabinet of an ambitious inventor who 

defies the laws of time, space and dimensions 

in order to reinvent everything around him. 

With the help of dazzling performances and 

artistic showcases, the show brings to life his 

perspectives, quite literally turning the world 

upside down in the process. Under the Big Top 

Tent next to Marina Bay Sands, cirquedusoleil.com 

21JUL 


PATTAYA 

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL 

MARATHON 2019 

Are you ready for the biggest running event 

in Pattaya? This year, Pattaya International 

Marathon will be held on Sunday of 21st July, 

2019 at Pattaya Klang Junction. The event 

will feature a full marathon (42km), a half 

marathon (21km), a quarter marathon (10km), 

a wheel chair marathon (5km), and a fun run 

(5km). This long-standing event has become 

the sporting tradition of Pattaya and has been 

attracting runners from all over the world. The 

event usually starts at 3am and continue 

until 10.30am, and it is such a popular event 

in Pattaya that even the streets are lined with 

a lot of spectators and locals who come to 

cheer and support all the runners. Whoever 

is in Pattaya during that time is welcomed 

to join the event. But if running is not your 

thing, being a spectator and enjoying the run 

is also a good idea, too! facebook.com/Pattaya- 

Marathon-366422933378043 

Photos Banyan Tree 

PHUKET, MALDIVES 

BANYAN TREE 25TH ANNIVERSARY 

This year Banyan Tree Luxury Hotels & 

Resorts celebrates 25 years and will 

offer added and complimentary experiences that 

guests can enjoy, showcasing local heritage, 

culture, sustainability and bringing exceptional 

experiences to guests. 

At Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru In Maldives, 

guests are welcomed to enjoy the conservation 

day at the Marine Lab embarking on coral 

planting and exploring the Ranamaari Shipwreck. 

Or if you visit Phuket, Thailand and stay at Banyan 

Tree Phuket, there will be body awareness 

workshops taking place with special Banyan 

Tree “Wellbeing Hosts” who will showcase how 

posture and poise can positively impact overall 

health and wellbeing. Guests of Cassia Phuket 

can also enjoy scooter tours of Phuket town, 

uncovering local treasures and experiences like 

a true local. 

On top of this, there is a 25% saving on 

room rates as part of the anniversary and all 

guests will receive a signature 25th Anniversary 

Cocktail, called the Botanical, on arrival. 

banyantree.com, cassia.com 

16-17 2019 

JUL 

SOUTHEAST ASIA 

ASARNHA BUCHA & BUDDHIST 

LENT DAY 

Asarnha Bucha Day marks the day when the 

Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon known 

as “Dhammachakkappawattanasutta” which he 

preached to five ascetics at Benares in India 

over 2,500 years ago. As a result, all of them 

attained enlightenment and was ordained by 

the Buddha as the first ever Buddhist monks. 

Asarnha Bucha falls on the full moon day 

of the eighth lunar month of the calendar year, 

generally in July. Buddhists perform a variety 

of Buddhist activities at temples across Laos, 

Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand – mainly 

merit-making ceremonies such as offering food 

and alms to monks, listening to sermons and 

practising meditation in order to purify the mind. 

This day also marks the beginning of 

Buddhist Lent or Khao Phansa, a threemonth 

period when monks retreat into their 

monasteries to escape the monsoon rains and 

study Buddhist teachings. It is a time of making 

merit and candlelight processions, or wian thian 

in Thai, held at temples throughout the country. 

Asarnha Bucha Day is Thailand’s public 

holiday and everyone should note it is illegal 

to buy and sell alcohol on this day. 

tourismthailand.org 

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OVERTURES 

NEWS AND EVENTS 

23-262019 

AUG 

PHNOM PENH 

GLITTER & GOLD 

The Cambodia International Gems & Jewellery 

Fair 2019 presents the country’s best gems 

and jewellery as well as the finest international 

diamonds, gemstones, fine jewellery designs and 

timepieces from around the world. Organised 

by The Cambodian Gems & Jewellery Traders 

Association and supported by Cambodian Ministry 

of Commerce, the annual national flagship fair 

seeks to capitalise on the growing trend of the 

gems and jewellery market in the region. 

For visitors, the fair presents a good avenue 

to explore and peruse some choice pieces 

from the world of fine jewellery as well as 

the latest collections from the world’s biggest 

brands. Over 40 exhibitors will be lining up to 

showcase their creations at this year’s event. 

Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre, 

Phnom Penh, jewelrytradefair.com/Cambodia 

Photos Anantara Kihavah Maldives 

20JUL 


MALDIVES 

ANANTARA KIHAVAH MALDIVES 

CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 

MAN’S FIRST WALK ON THE MOON 

Fifty years ago, Apollo 11 landed on the moon 

and astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 

stepped down from their lunar module onto the 

surface of the moon, the first humans in history 

to do so. On 20 July, Anantara Kihavah Villas will 

commemorate the 50th anniversary of man’s first 

walk on the moon with ‘The Eagle Has Landed 

Celebration’. The astronomer’s paradise, Baa 

Atoll in the Maldives, is one of the best places on 

earth to enjoy moon and star gazing. Its proximity 

to the equator and its non-polluted skies mean 

both hemisphere’s stars are clearly visible from 

the resort with SKY, the Maldives’ first and only 

overwater observatory featuring a research-grade 

16” Meade LX200 telescope. The custom-built 

Ash-dome observatory sits on the roof deck of 

the resort’s Sky Bar surrounded by nothing but 

open skies and the ocean waves below. 

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 

first moon walk, guests are invited to join sky 

guru and a native Maldivian, Ali Shameem, for 

a ‘Star Gazing’ breakfast with an early start of 

4am. Shameem will take you on a journey before 

taking a look through the powerful telescope at 

the craters on the moon that still amaze people 

50 years after the first landing. The price for the 

experience, including breakfast is 450USD per 

person. kihavah-maldives.anantara.com 

14AUG 


BANGKOK 

FORMIDABLE FOALS 

Name bands with the most intense live act and 

surely the name of British rock band Foals will 

be ranked among the list. Yannis Philippakis (lead 

vocals, lead guitar), Jack Bevan (drums, percussion), 

Jimmy Smith (rhythm guitar) and Edwin Congreave 

(keyboard) formed Foals in 2005 and brought 

the music industry the mad, yet beautiful force. 

The band has received attention from 

alt-rock listeners and rose to prominence since 

the release of their first album Antidotes in 

2008. They have already launched five albums 

under their belt, including the Foals’ latest album 

Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1. The 

Foals have received numerous critical acclaims 

and awards from NME, Q Awards and such. 

Guaranteed by their presence in leading 

music festivals from Glastonbury, Coachella 

to Reading, the Foals are sure to bring a raw and 

amazing power to the show while hypnotising 

the crowd with their music. This August, Singha 

Corporation is presenting Foals Live in Bangkok 

at Moonstar Studio. Tickets are now available 

through ticketmelon.com/VIJI/FOALS 

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OVERTURES 

BEAUTY AND HEALTH 

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flakiness. It smooths skin 

to lessen the appearance 

of fine lines while clearing 

the way for moisture. 

CLARIFYING FACIAL 

OIL-CLARY SAGE AND 

PEACH 30ML FROM 

VOTARY (4,105 Baht) 

Keep your skin clear and 

calm with a soothing, 

lightweight oil. Developed 

specifically for blemishprone 

skin, this fast-absorbing 

oil gives troubled skin the hydration 

it needs to be balanced and healthy. 

AQUASOURCE MILKY 

LOTION 200ML FROM 

BIOTHERM (1,500 Baht) 

Milky lotion that combines 

the freshness of a lotion with 

the comfort of an emulsion. 

Instantly, skin’s moisture 

is rebalanced, your skin 

strengthened day after day, 

revealing its healthy, moist glow. 

VITAMIN C SERUM 

SKINCARE 29ML FROM 

MARIO BADESCU 

(1,780 Baht) A powerful serum that 

supports youthful luminosity while 

delivering antioxidant defence 

against environmental stressors 

and free radicals. 

GENIUS ULTIMATE ANTI-AGING 

TONER 150ML FROM ALGENIST 

(1,780 Baht) This powerful formula 

activates the skin and helps 

minimise the appearance of 

fine lines and wrinkles with 

breakthrough Alguronic Acid, 

nourishing Microalgae Oil 

and essential vitamins. 

Beauty Tips 

It’s a simple and easy thing 

– remove your makeup. During 

the night, let your skin take its 

own deep breath and renew while 

you sleep. Wipes, oils, skin milks, 

micellar water, and creams – these 

are all the choices on hand. Just 

do it and consider this beauty step 

as the perfect and final relaxing 

moment of the day. 

Skin cleansing, the start to 

better skin. In the morning, begin 

your wake-up routine by washing 

Brilliant Solutions 

Do you dream of having smooth skin and a freshface 

look? Now it’s time to treat your skin to a real 

routine. Most of us want to learn how to get perfect 

skin while eliminating excess sebum and 

impurities. Leave all that behind and 

radiant skin is yours to have. 

MEGA MUSHROOM SKIN RELIEF 

SOOTHING FACE LOTION 50ML 

FROM DR. ANDREW WEIL FOR 

ORIGINS (3,600 Baht) 

Instantly calm skin with this lightweight 

face lotion. It’s formulated with soothing 

Reishi and Cordyceps mushrooms. Visibly 

reduces redness and sensitivity now and in 

the future. 

NUTRITIOUS MICRO-ALGAE PORE 

PURIFYING CLEANSING JELLY 125ML 

FROM ESTÉE LAUDER (1,100 Baht) 

Its ingredients help to awaken your skin’s natural 

beauty with the power of microalgae and helps 

your skin detox naturally, support radiance and 

combat fatigue while helping to minimise pores 

and control shine. 

POWERMUD DUALCLEANSE 

TREATMENT 15G FROM 

GLAMGLOW (810 Baht) 

Say goodbye to weekly buildup and transform your cleansing ritual. 

A revolutionary dual action mud-to-oil cleansing treatment that gently 

but deeply removes dirt, oil and makeup, and reveals fresh, clean, 

velvety-smooth skin. 

with your favourite facial cleanser. 

You’ll eliminate impurities and 

refine pores. Repeat in the evening. 

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. 

Drinking water is essential; the same 

goes for our skin. The idea is to bring 

all the ingredients you need to get 

a perfect healthy, smooth and fresh 

look. A lack of moisture means dry 

and green-tinged skin. It’s not a 

good look so try this simple way to 

have nice skin every day. 

Makeover skin with a scrub. 

Once a week your skin needs to be 

stimulated and purified. Using an 

exfoliator will eliminate impurities 

and dead skin cells. Just refresh 

your skin and it will look smoother. 

Get your beauty sleep. Catch 

your Zzzs every night for healthier 

skin. A good night’s sleep is a 

must, if you want to have clear 

and radiant skin. 

Facial workout. Give your 

face some exercise. It’s a healthy 

way to tone our skin. Maybe 

surgery won’t be needed anymore 

to look younger with just 5 to 

10 minutes a day to exercise our 

facial muscles! 

CAPTURE 

YOUTH INTENSE 

RESCUE OIL 

SERUM 30ML 

FROM DIOR 

(4,100 Baht) 

With Intense Rescue, 

it helps repair dryness 

for your skin that feels 

instantly nourished, supple, and 

comfortable. With its breakthrough 

transformative texture, this formula 

combines the revitalising power of a 

serum with the nourishment of an oil. 

OLIGO-THERMAL 

CARE, ULTRA 

MOISTURIZING 

NORMAL AND 

COMBINATION SKIN 

75ML FROM BIOTHERM 

HOMME (1,900 Baht) 

With oligo-elements and 

vitamins in a formula that 

quenches the skin with 

moisture for hours. Skin is 

ideally hydrated all day long, 

whatever the conditions. Fresh 

gel texture, with Life Plankton. 

AQUASOURCE 

AURA 

CONCENTRATE 

SERUM 50ML 

FROM BIOTHERM 

(1,800 Baht) 

Intense regenerating 

and moisturising serum 

for dry and very dry 

skin that helps your 

skin glow again. 

STOCKISTS 

Biotherm 

1F Central Chidlom 

Tel +66 (0) 2255 6971 

Dior 

GF Emporium 

Tel +66 (0) 2269 1000 

Estée Lauder 


Tel +66 (0) 2610 7717 

Origins 

2F Siam Center 

Tel +66 (0) 2610 7763 

Sephora 

1F Siam Center 

Tel +66 (0) 2658 1616 

2F Central Embassy 

Tel +66 (0) 2160 5817 

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A LUXURY BEACHFRONT RESORT 

OVERLOOKING THE ANDAMAN SEA 

 

 

 

 

 


Retreat to an island paradise where lush hillside overlooks powdery beach. Hide away 

in luxury pool villas for two or sprawling residences for families. 

At Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, we invite you to engage or unwind at one the finest 

luxury hotels in Phuket. Feast in a Cliffside chapel overlooking the ocean. 

Master the art of Muay Thai. Submit to healing massages at Anantara Spa. 

For reservation or more information, please call +66 (0) 7631 7200 

or Email: phuketlayan@anantara.com 

Agreeable Green 

Who says the colour green can’t be 

in menswear? To all the doubters out 

there, this rich hue is not just a trend. 

In fact, its beauty lies in its versatility. 

Neon green – why not? Accessories in 

a shade of green? A smart move. For 

added fun, slip on some neon socks or 

sneakers with a dash of neon, just like 

the male runway models. 

FOR HIM 

NEON GREEN 

RUBBER SLIDE 

WITH SIGNATURE 

MEANDER BORDER 

AND ICONIC MEDUSA 

HEAD FROM VERSACE 

(10,500 Baht) 

STOCKISTS 

Balenciaga 

MF Emquartier 

Tel +66 (0) 2003 6477 

NEON GREEN 

ZIPPED POUCH 

WITH EMBROIDERED 

LOGO IN 

STRIPES FROM 

BALENCIAGA 

(26,100 Baht) 

Off-White 


Tel +66 (0) 2129 4530 

ANKLE SOCKS 

POLYAMIDE 

WITH LOGO AND 

HORIZONTAL 

STRIPES FROM 

VERSACE 

(3,500 Baht) 

RUBBER 

KEYCHAIN WITH 

A CLASP 

CLOSURE 

FROM 

OFF-WHITE 

(10,000 Baht) 

Prada 

MF Emquartier 

Tel +66 (0) 2003 6044 

NEON GREEN 

CLOUDBUST KNIT 

TRAINER WITH 

RUBBER VELCRO 

FASTENING STRAPS 

FROM PRADA 

(34,000 Baht) 

Versace 

GF Central Embassy 

Tel +66 (0) 3160 5801 

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In Green We Trust 

With the rain comes the green season. 

As nature shows off its verdant world, 

so should our wardrobe. For 2019, the 

fashion sphere voted green as one of the 

key colours to be on trend for the year. 

This trend encompasses all shades and 

tones of green from outrageous neon lime 

to kelly green, and shades of the forest. 

So add a little green to your wardrobe all 

season, not just for the weekend! 

FOR HER 

SNEAKY VIV’ SILK 

SATIN SLIP-ON SNEAKER 

WITH CRYSTAL- 

EMBELLISHED BUCKLE 

AND RUBBER OUTSOLES 

FROM ROGER VIVIER 

(49,500 Baht) 

STOCKISTS 

Gucci 

MF Emporium 

Tel +66 (0) 2664 8200 

SATIN SANDAL 

WITH ANKLE 

STRAPS AND KNOT 

DETAILS FROM 

PRADA 

(36,000 Baht) 

LEATHER CARD 

CASE WITH 

DOUBLE G LOGO 

FROM GUCCI 

(9,300 Baht) 

Prada 

MF Emquartier 

Tel +66 (0) 2003 6044 

CALF LEATHER 

BAG WITH PYRAMID- 

SHAPED STUDS 

SHOULDER STRAP 

AND FRONT BUCKLE 

FROM PRADA 

(78,000 Baht) 

Roger Vivier 

GF Central Chidlom 

Tel +66 (0) 2664 8442 

METAL DOUBLE 

G BROOCH 

WITH CRYSTALS 

FROM GUCCI 

(10,900 Baht) 

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THAILAND TREASURES 

Renewing Phuket’s Old Charm 

Phuket still dwells on its past and in a good way, with the presence 

of a true heritage town of mansions, colourful shophouses, street 

food and charming wall murals. 

Words Chusri Ngamprasert 

Information & Photos Courtesy of 

the Tourism Authority of Thailand 

On Phuket’s west side, spectacular 

beaches attract holidaymakers and sun 

worshippers who luxuriate in the resorts 

and beach clubs that reflect the modern 

face of this tropical island paradise. But 

the island also smoothly integrates with 

a past that’s still evident in its heritage 

town. A mere ride away from the bustling 

beaches lands you in Phuket Old Town 

on the island’s south side. The area is 

a reminder of the complex history and 

culture of this exotic island that raised 

itself in relevance, all generated from trade 

and tin mining. 

You don’t have to be a history buff 

to enjoy Phuket Old Town. This heritage 

and historical block has Sino-Portuguese 

mansions aplenty, street art by skilled 

artists and fabulous foods that’s uniquely 

Phuket. Phuket Old Town transformed 

since its designation as a UNESCO Creative 

City of Gastronomy in 2015. The vibrant 

Not just plain 

graffitis - these 

drawings on the 

walls are the 

artist statement 

underlining 

Phuket as a 

UNESCO Creative 

City of Gastronomy 

since 2015. 

dining scene, together with its fascinating 

Peranakan culture inspired a group of 

Phuket descendants called So Phuket to 

establish F.A.T (Food Art Old Town) Phuket 

in 2016. Talented Thai and international 

graffiti artists like Alex Face and Rukkit 

Kuanhawate collaborated on a series of 

murals reflecting the food, traditions and 

culture of Phuket in the old town. 

Hungry travellers and foodies alike can 

stroll along and follow a food graffiti trail to 

alleys that spring to life with the aromas of 

cooking. There is nothing better than eating 

local food such as a barbeque of freshly 

caught seafood served with a spicy dip, 

crispy fried pork ribs and mouth-watering 

noodles as heritage buildings rich with 

architectural details compliment the vibe. 

One of the most photographed spots 

sits at the junction of Romanee Road and 

Thalang Road. A striking character known 

as Mardi, has the face of a child with three 

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eyes. Wearing a rabbit-eared hoodie, Mardi 

is artist Alex Face’s signature work while 

Ang Ku Koe, features Mardi in a red turtle 

cake dress, representing the longevity cake 

commonly eaten during festivals like Por 

Tor or the Hungry Ghost Festival. 

Another colourful mural shows a 

vendor cooking the traditional street food 

O Tao, a favourite of deep-fried pork 

rinds and tiny oysters in an egg mixture 

with taro in a gooey, spicy batter – sure 

to make passersby want to have a bite. 

Other murals depict festivals in Phuket 

like the Vegetarian Festival, the Chinese 

Lunar New Year and the custom of Dern 

Tao where people pack dinner and head 

to the beach to collect turtle eggs from 

evening until daybreak. This is sure to 

trigger thoughts to bring tasty vegetarian 

fried noodles and street foods ideal for a 

picnic on the beach under the moonlight. 

These head-turning murals brighten up 

the Sino-Portuguese quarter in Phuket’s 

old town, in turn creating memorable 

moments for the islanders. 

Following the success of F.A.T 2016, 

So Phuket and 4Studio launched the 

“F.A.T Street Art Season 2” in the year 

2018 encouraged a more active art 

scene in Phuket. Twenty local artists and 

art students were invited to create new 

murals portraying childhood memories and 

their Phuket sentiment emphasising its 

multicultural culinary heritage, traditions 

and cultures. 

Highlighted in each and every new 

mural is pride of the island showcasing 

the mix of different cultures and beliefs. 

Some artists build on old works. A wall 

painting of an old yaya or elderly woman 

sits with her food carrier is now a livelier 

depiction, joined by a girl and a boy by her 

side. Adjacent to the portrait of the yaya, 

a customer holds a plate while a dog looks 

up in anticipation, adding to the painting 

of the street vendor cooking O Tao. 

If you happen to check out the street 

art on Sunday, you can shop ‘til you drop 

from 4pm to 10pm at Phuket Walking 

Street or Lardyai (Talad Yai). Lardyai, 

meaning ‘big market’ in the southern 

Thai dialect sets up right in the middle of 

the historical Sino-Portuguese district of 

Phuket Town. Jolt your taste buds with 

various southern Thai culinary specialities 

and continue your shopping spree at local 

handicraft and gift stalls. Enjoy many street 

performances while strolling along this 

vibrant walking street. 

Chim Jae Walking Street also is 

an ideal place to get handmade crafts 

that are also stylish. This newly-opened 

market comprises of two connecting 

houses resulting in a 130 metre covered 

walkway from Thalang Road to Dibuk 

Road. So come rain or shine, more than 

80 food and handicraft stalls await your 

visit. Phuket Old Town still retains its 

charms through the years, capturing it 

just requires walking. 

What a combination! 

Art, eat and 

shopping can be in 

one place around 

Old Town Phuket 

on Sunday. Walking 

along Rommanee, 

Thalang, Patipat, 

Phang Nga roads 

can be quite 

enjoyable and 

educational at the 

same time. 

Photo Tootoomama 

Street Art Route 

More than 20 wall murals are right in 

Phuket’s Old Town, starting from Thalang 

Road to Dibuk junction and Patipat Road 

via Phang Nga Road. 

Phuket Walking Street: Lard Yai 

Location: Thalang Road, Mueang, Phuket 

Telephone: +66 (0) 81 677 9851 

Every Sunday from 4-10pm 

Facebook: phuketwalkingstreet 

Chim Jae Walking Street 

Location: Thalang Road, Mueang, Phuket 

Telephone: +66 (0) 91 454 4249 

Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm 

Sunday from 10am to 10pm 

Facebook: ChimJaewalkingstreet 

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A TASTE OF THAILAND 

Of Ice and Colours 

The unique “O Aew” or jelly 

in shaved ice is one type of 

refreshing dessert to try and 

introduced by the town of 

Penang in Malaysia. It became 

popular in the Hokkien or 

Fujian region of China and 

Taiwan and a first dessert 

choice for summertime. It 

later arrived in Southeast Asia, 

thanks to Chinese migration 

and earned a reputation as 

one of Phuket’s local sweets. 

O Aew begins with drying 

the seeds of the O Aew 

fruit and grinding them. A 

Chinese herb known for its 

cooling effect known as Jian 

Kang (a gypsum powder) and 

cultivated bananas get added 

to solidify the combination 

with the grounded seeds. 

When boiled together in 

water an opaque, white jelly 

becomes the result. To serve 

this dessert, the jelly should be 

cut into small pieces. 

People in the old days 

would eat O Aew on its own 

to cure mouth ulcers or simply 

quench a thirst. Now O Aew 

is enjoyed with shaved ice as 

a dessert, or with different 

types of sweet side dishes at 

a dessert café. As a tip, do as 

the locals would who order O 

Aew based on colour codes. 

Pick a combination: white and 

red, white and black, or white, 

black and red. White stands 

for O Aew, red for red beans 

while black refers to grass jelly. 

Ingredients: 

• Boiled red beans 

• Grass jelly 

• Cultivated banana 

• Shaved ice 

• Red salaccaflavoured 

syrup or 

regular syrup 

WORDS SARITA URUPONGSA 

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FRUITFUL FINDS 

A Fruit’s 

Passionate 

Side 

The next time you need a natural vitamin 

boost, think about adding a fresh passion 

fruit as part of a healthy plan. 

WORDS CHUSRI NGAMPRASERT PHOTO KAY CHOOMONGKOL 

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With its purple or yellow colours, 

it possesses an inedible outer shell 

and a hard rind. But once cut open, a 

fragrance releases and the many edible 

seeds hold a sweet, tangy, juicy pulp. 

The passion fruit, round or oval in 

shape, comes in the size of a large egg. 

Botanists say this tropical fruit is 

considered a type of berry, the fruit 

of the Passiflora vine and a type of 

passion flower. The purple passion fruit 

is native to southern Brazil, Paraguay 

and Argentina while the yellow variety 

is of unknown origin. It thrives in 

tropical weather, but some varieties 

can survive in a sub-tropical climate. 

The fruit got its name from 

its eye-catching flower when the 

missionaries and explorers came to 

Brazil in the 16th century. Drawn 

to the striking look of the fragrant 

flower, they connected it to the 

crucifixion of Jesus Christ, also 

called the Passion of the Christ. 

In looking at the flower, the spikes 

protruding from the centre of the 

flowers symbolised the crown of 

thorns, and believers say that the 

ten petals represent the ten faithful 

apostles. The three stigmata 

represent the three nails from 

the crucifixion, and five anthers 

represented the five sacred wounds 

on Christ while the flower’s trailing 

tendrils resembled whips he 

encountered. So much symbolism 

alone can be found in the flower. 

The fruit while small in size, is 

loaded with nutrients and plant 

compounds that could benefit your 

health. It is a good source of fibre, 

vitamin C, vitamin A, antioxidants, 

minerals and dietary fibre, which 

could soothe your skin, enhance your 

immunity and help lower the risk of 

diseases like heart disease and diabetes. 

Enjoying the fruit simply requires 

cutting the shell open and scooping 

the tangy yellow pulp with a spoon. 

Don’t be afraid of the crunchy black 

seeds inside. All of those are chewable! 

A fabulous fruit to play with in 

the kitchen, a passion fruit can be 

used in a variety of ways. Add it to 

drinks, desserts, yoghurt, or make 

delicious salad dressings, or eat it on 

its own – the list is endless. In many 

recipes, the pulp is pushed through 

a sieve yielding a purée perfect for 

flavouring beverages and sauces. 

Just like its name, the heady 

fragrance of the passion fruit ignites 

an equally passionate response with 

just one taste. 

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ARTS & CULTURAL MATTERS 

Evergreen Jewel Transforms 

Changi Airport 

Words 

Sarita Urupongsa 

Photos Jewel Changi Airport Devt Pte Ltd. 

In this 21st century marked by its own age of 

innovation, design aesthetics and the presence 

of authentic nature becomes part of it. The 

recently unveiled Jewel, the latest buzz to the 

bustle of Changi Airport in Singapore, reflects 

this aspirational yearning for futuristic thinking 

yet stays close to a preference for the organic 

by creating a multi-dimensional lifestyle 

destination. This urban space and complex now 

connects to three of the airport’s terminals with 

impressive and unforgettable sights showcasing 

a modernity and mix of entertainment choices. 

Jewel Changi Airport now holds quite a 

number of design marvels, especially the 

stunning structure of the HSBC Rain Vortex, 

which features a shower of water down 

to the centre of the building. Considered 

the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, the 

rainwater is funnelled and harvested for 

landscape irrigation systems and sounds 

like something out of a sci-fi movie; but this 

is what happens when design aesthetics 

meets innovative technology. 

Since its unveiling to the public, Jewel 

has enticed and invited travellers to have 

a stopover and linger in comfort while 

taking in the new architectural details and 

the forest-like indoors. Local residents also 

find themselves a new playground that 

integrates all aspects of popular and new 

eateries, shopping and entertainment so it 

is not an exaggeration that Jewel Changi 

delivers a unique lifestyle experience while 

at the same time provides an easier and 

convenient transit point for everyone. 

The project began in 2014, the 

brainchild of renowned architect Moshe 

Safdie who envisioned a functional 

complex enveloped by indoor greenery 

within a vibrant space. Jewel actually 

encapsulates Singapore’s legacy as “The 

City in the Garden,” with modern architecture, 

pleasingly inviting businesses and urban 

greenery, all with advanced technology 

benefitting all who visit. Jewel’s attraction 

lies in the variety of trees and plants grown 

indoors specially selected and imported 

from all over the world before being 

nurtured in Singapore’s climate. 

The eye-catching Façade, the domeshaped 

enclosure with specially designed 

glass transmits light and reduces heat. The 

Façade’s glass surface underwent a great 

number of research and tests to ensure 

that the glare from the surface would not 

obstruct the daily operations of air traffic 

control. Another aspect of Jewel, the 

Connector, bridges together the airport 

terminals of Singapore Changi Airport, 

representing Singapore’s well-known 

importance as a connecting hub. There’s 

the Shiseido Forest Valley, a terraced garden 

with interactive experiences for visitors, 

walking trails, cascading waterfalls and 

serene areas for seating. While Canopy 

Park, the 14,000 square metre-space 

located on the 5th floor of Jewel, features 

play attractions, themed gardens, dining 

outlets and Cloud9 Piazza that can fit up to 

1,000 people. 

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Apart from its groundbreaking design, 

Jewel perfectly encompasses the essence 

of a vibrant business and commercial 

hub. It consists of different concepts 

or pillars to ensure that everyone, not 

just travellers, enjoys their time in the 

destination. The first pillar, Shop & Dine, 

has over 280 units with a wide array of 

F&B and retail options. Visitors can taste 

sumptuous delicacies and browse through 

exclusive stores, including the Pokémon 

Center, the only one of its kind outside 

Japan with custom merchandise dedicated 

to its Singaporean outlet. There is Tiger 

Street Lab, an original Singaporean beer 

that offers a curated experience to fans 

with unique beer flavours and special 

merchandise. A Nike store allows fans to 

go for customised options and create their 

unique sneakers. 

The second pillar of thinking, Fly, eases 

the journey for travellers as the hassle of 

connecting flights, painfully-long waits 

between flights or luggage storage get 

addressed. Jewel is strategically located 

next to Singapore’s bustling Changi Airport 

so travellers benefit from early check-in 

counters and baggage storage facilities that 

are open from 6am to midnight. 

Jewel’s concept of Stay is dedicated 

to YOTELAIR, of cabin-styled rooms 

meant to deliver a comfortable rest with 

smart beds and amenities which can be 

booked starting from four hours and more. 

Famously-known for its flexible option to cater 

to various needs of travellers, it finally made its 

debut in Asia as the first YOTELAIR at Jewel. 

YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport provides 

self check-in kiosks for travel convenience 

with a gym and a chance to view the Rain 

Vortex cascading right next door. 

With Jewel’s concept of Play, it captures 

the theme of exciting exploration that is 

best conveyed in the layout and experience 

offered at Canopy Park, located at the top of 

Jewel whilst the Changi Experience Studio 

on the fourth floor portrays the diverse 

stories of Changi Airport. 

Even after the normal closing hours, 

Canopy Park and Jewel’s Basement 2 will 

still be open, some even until 3am to make 

sure that the fun never stops. Other areas 

which are still operating on extended hours 

include the Changi Lounge on level 1 and 

its neighbouring cafés, as well as YOTELAIR 

Singapore Changi Airport. 

Jewel Changi, set in innovative 

architecture and astounding choices of 

food, shopping and entertainment goes 

beyond being a desirable airport terminal. 

Not just a rest stop for travellers, it’s also 

a destination for all hours of the day set in 

lush greenery and serene surroundings to 

ease the stress of travel. With technology, 

commerce and nature rolled under one 

glass dome roof, Jewel Changi maintains 

Singapore’s reputation as a forwardthinking 

city with cutting-edge wonder. 

jewelchangiairport.com 

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CHECKED IN: SAMUI 

STAYED: SANTIBURI 

Located in Maenam in north Koh Samui, 

Santiburi is a luxurious resort sprawled 

out along a lazy arc of golden sand and 

calm, clear waters. Harking back as one of 

the first 5-star resorts in Samui, Santiburi 

is a classic example of a meticulously 

maintained Siamese-style resort. 

Flanking each side of the lobby are 

the original rooms in a variety of layouts to 

adapt to guests – from solo travellers to 

big families. You’ll find exquisitely tasteful 

artwork adorning walls amongst teakwood 

furniture and accents. Quality is the name 

of the game for Santiburi in everything 

from service to décor to dining. 

They’ve recently completed a sizable 

expansion dubbed The Reserve and 

although you will find all of the fine 

qualities of the original resort, the style is 

distinctly contemporary with clean lines 

and state-of-the-art, well, everything. 

Making the List in Koh Samui 

The Reserve consists of 19 pool villas 

that are surprisingly private tucked behind 

their wooden gates. An enormous sliding 

door opens at the foot of the bed and if 

you step through that door, you’re in the 

pool. A huge floating beanbag is provided 

and once settled into it, good luck trying 

to get out of it for anything. If you do 

manage to escape, there are sun loungers 

and an oversized umbrella. You’ll also find 

an outside shower which is a very nice 

touch indeed. 

Join in the exploration of Samui’s vast array of places that are worthy of attention, as we 

venture from classically elegant Thai accommodations to a unique spa nestled among 

boulders and jolting our tastebuds with true southern food. Words & Photos Jeremie Schatz 

Inside the ample 250sqm villas are 

welcome snacks and fruit awaiting you in 

the living room. A big flat screen is above 

the Bluetooth soundbar so you can really 

make yourself at home. There’s a coffee-pod 

machine for a pick me up, a mini bar for a 

cool down, and room service for everything 

in between. From the cavernous bathroom 

with his-and-her sinks to the small but not 

insignificant details like the ample cushy 

pillows and ideally placed lighting, the villas 

are impeccably appointed and welcoming. 

On your coffee table you will find a 

booklet that says “Len” on the front – which 

means “to play” in Thai. Here Santiburi has 

created a way to cater the day’s activities 

to your current state of mind. First you 

can choose from adventure, relax, family, 

culture, or romance. Next you will choose 

from spa, activity, or gourmet and your 

treatment, destination, or dishes will reflect 

your selected mood. A unique and clever 

way to ensure your experience is narrowly 

tailored to your day. 

However, the accommodations are 

only one part of the equation – albeit 

an important one. Let’s not overlook the 

stunning beach with plenty of sun loungers, 

hammocks, and activities such as a Hobie 

cat to sail and paddle boards to explore on. 

Clockwise from Top 

The resort’s freeform 

pool is a massive 

50 metres long. 

The kids club for the 

little ones. 

You don’t even have 

to get out of your 

private pool to enjoy 

a luxurious floating 

breakfast. 

The villas in The 

Reserve are outfitted 

with far more 

than the necessary 

amenities. 

Unwind in a hot bath. 

Families will be pleasantly surprised at 

the vast amount of activities for the little 

ones. There’s a kids club with outdoor and 

indoor play areas where they show movies, 

host hands-on projects, and tons of toys 

to keep them entertained. They even have 

movie time on the beach to keep them 

occupied while you relax at the restaurant. 

Speaking of restaurants, Santiburi has 

a few such as The Beach House where 

you can sit barefoot with your feet in the 

sand and order something from the wellrounded 

menu. Sala Thai has superb Thai 

classic dishes and a sommelier on hand. 

12/12 Moo 1, Maenam Beach, Koh Samui, 

Surat Thani, +66 (0) 77 425 031 

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Clockwise from 

Top Centre 

After a healing 

and detoxifying 

experience, nourish 

your body with a 

fresh and healthy 

meal in the café. 

Plunge pools await 

you around every 

corner, tucked 

amongst the 

towering granite 

boulders. 

Tamarind Springs’ 

location couldn’t be 

more idyllic with 

the grounds lovingly 

maintained 

and styled. 

Here is where you 

begin and end your 

enchanting journey, 

shedding the 

accumulated stresses 

of daily life. 

TRIED: TAMARIND SPRINGS 

Steam swirls around you in random 

patterns visible in the dim light trickling 

through a few small frosted-glass 

windows. As condensed steam steadily 

drips off of the huge granite boulder 

in front of you, a mysterious rumbling 

emanates from somewhere deep in the 

shadows. The sound gradually seems 

to grow louder while at the same time 

crawling closer. Steam begins to slowly 

roll out of the hidden vent mingling with a 

bouquet of herbal scents beckoning you 

to breathe deeply. You’re starting to feel 

like a character in a movie script when you 

remember where you actually are – at one 

of the most unique spas in Thailand. 

Tamarind Springs is not what you 

might expect when browsing options 

of a place to spend an afternoon being 

pampered. Instead of being located 

off the side of a resort lobby, Tamarind 

Springs is in a perfectly manicured jungle 

valley amongst towering rounded granite 

boulders. Tree roots have grown to 

embrace boulders with a small stream 

meandering through as it has for millennia. 

Small waterfalls cascade into splash 

pools which can be found tucked into 

corners of boulders. Vibrant tropical vines 

dangle from tree trunks while butterflies 

flitter about and exotic bird song echoes 

through the canopy. The scene feels 

surreal, serene, and has an indescribable 

sense of magic. 

Visitors can begin their experience at 

the cooler of two steam rooms. Let the 

steam turn your stress and tense muscles 

into jelly. Once outside of the steam room 

splash off with cool water, rehydrate, 

and rub down with one of the natural 

body scrubs provided (the coffee scrub is 

amazing). Another steam, a rinse, and into 

the plunge pool you go. Make your way 

downhill where the hotter steam room 

awaits to work its healing magic. 

Although you’ve undoubtedly reached 

a euphoric level of relaxation and inner 

peace by now, you still have the massage 

to look forward to. Tamarind Springs offers 

up quite a selection and combination 

of options such as the Forest Dreaming 

where you can choose from 3 different 

types of 2.5-hour treatments or a Thai 

oil massage paired with a facial, head 

or face reflexology. There are also hot 

and cold stone massages and specialty 

prenatal treatments. 

The open-air massage salas are 

perched on the hillside above the springs 

with cool breezes wafting in. Visiting on a 

rainy day makes the vibe more dreamlike. 

After reaching complete nirvana, 

showering and getting dressed, you will kick 

back in their beautiful 9 Seasons Restaurant 

with a coffee or tea and some fresh vegan 

spring rolls and fruit. The restaurant is open 

for breakfast and lunch with a menu of tasty 

Thai and fusion options. 

If you don’t want to wander too far 

from this jungle haven, they also have four 

different luxury villas available that are 

elegantly simple and private. 

When you’ve inevitably decided 

that it’s time for temporary detachment 

from a bustling world outside, Tamarind 

Springs beckons you to their sanctuary of 

relaxation, peace, and tranquility. 

205/7 Thong Takian, Koh Samui, 

Surat Thani, +66 (0) 85 926 4626 

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TASTED: SEA GRILLE AT CELES 

What is it about seaside dining that is so 

alluring? The sea itself beckons many on 

some subliminal, instinctual level. So much 

so that simply looking out over it while 

indulging in a meal somehow satiates this 

mysterious desire. 

If you’re going to succumb to that 

urge while in Koh Samui, the Sea Grille 

is the place to do it. Located on the 

beachfront in the corner of Celes Resort, 

this bright and airy eatery delivers one of 

the finest dining experiences on the island. 

Ample space for any size party is 

available in the spacious, air-conditioned 

dining room. If that’s not close enough 

to the water, an outdoor patio gets you 

as close as possible without getting your 

feet wet. The theme is distinctly nautical 

with wooden fish lining the walls as well 

as lighthouse and sailboat models nestled 

in between. 

Okay, so it’s a beautiful spot, but what 

about the food? This is where we get 

down to business. This discussion can be 

prefaced by saying, if you’re a devotee to 

an epicurean lifestyle, especially fine cuts 

of beef; you’ve found a place that ought 

to appeal to your sensibilities. 

While the menu is overflowing with 

culinary delights from all around the 

world such as Thai favourites, pizza and 

pasta, and creative sandwiches, there are 

few stand-out dishes that deserve your 

special attention. 

The Jack’s Creek wagyu tomahawk 

steak certainly qualifies for this list and 

likely merits the top spot. Before even 

taking a bite you know it’s going to be a 

Clockwise from Top 

The experience of 

devouring amazing 

surf and turf. 

Jack’s Creek wagyu 

tomahawk steak. 

The Sea Grille is 

highly recommended 

for casual fine dining. 

The imported wagyu 

steak with a local twist. 

The popular tom 

yum goong is made 

right at your table. 

mind-blowing steak. Jack’s Creek earned the 

award as the “World’s Best Steak Producer” 

two years in a row. They specialise in only 

the highest quality grain-fed beef. 

However, the best cut is nothing 

without being cooked with care along 

with the right spices. Fortunately, the 

Sea Grille’s chef knows his way around 

the grille. The ideal blend of salt, pepper, 

and other spices combined with precisely 

enough time over just the right-sized 

flame produces an extraordinarily 

succulent and flavourful steak. Served with 

a savoury au jus and equally masterfully 

cooked roasted potatoes, there exists 

little opportunity for disappointment. 

If you want to stick with steak but 

are more inclined to dabble in the local 

flavours, the nuea yang namjim jaew fits 

the bill. Here is an incredibly tender cut of 

wagyu beef served with a crowd-pleasing 

sauce from northeastern Thailand that’s 

made with chillies, lime, fish sauce, and 

toasted ground sticky rice. The slight spicysourness 

of the sauce compliments the 

rich umami nicely and don’t be surprised to 

find yourself asking for a refill. 

Other instant favourites can be found 

such as the mixed sea and land skewer 

with generous servings of New Zealand 

lamb, beef tenderloin, and fresh prawns. 

Let’s not forget that it’s essential to 

warm up before embarking on a meal of 

this stature. To wake up the palate, the 

yellow fin tuna rolls couldn’t do a better job. 

Rolled with truffle essence, basil, served on 

top of a lemon tapenade green apple salsa 

and topped with roe, what could go wrong? 

The Sea Grille touts quite the bounty 

of enticing dining options sure to inspire 

the savvy gourmet. 

175/3 Thaveerat-Pakdee Bophut Beach, 

Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 

+66 (0) 77 900 999 

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TASTED: BAITONG RESTAURANT AT BANANA FAN SEA 

Here you are in Thailand – the land of experience their specialty, take a look at the 

smiles. It’s also the land of some of the southern Thai food offerings. 

tastiest food on the planet. This is so 

Unsurprisingly, most countries as 

universally agreed upon that it’s nearly big as Thailand exhibit several regional 

crossed the line from opinion to fact – if culinary variations. There are many famous 

that’s even possible. Regardless, there is dishes from the central and northeastern 

no doubt that to Thai people, their cultural parts of the country such as papaya salad, 

heritage has far transcended the realm larb, green curry, and tom yum. Southern 

of mere sustenance to something much Thai dishes are lesser-known but certainly 

more sacred and cherished. 

offer equal, if not more, in terms of flavour 

This being said, not all Thai food is varieties and intensities. 

created equal and this is evident after 

Let’s start with the dish that exemplifies 

dining at Baitong Restaurant. Located right the cuisine of several southern provinces 

on the water at the Banana Fan Sea Resort – orange curry with fish (gaeng som 

on Chaweng Beach, a beautiful tropical plaa). Many of these southern dishes are 

beachside atmosphere is complemented by inherently spicy, although they can tone 

an extended menu with plenty of options it down for you upon request, and orange 

for all palates. However, if curry is no exception. Typically made with 

you truly want to fresh white snapper, this thin curry mates 

The zesty khua 

kling gai is 

adorned with fresh 

green peppercorns. 

turmeric with chilli peppers, garlic, shallot, 

shrimp paste, tamarind, and lime to create 

a unique flavour that balances sour, sweet, 

and spicy. 

Another very unique dish is the shrimp 

pan fried with shrimp paste and sataw which 

is often called stink bean or bitter bean in 

English. They start with the freshest Thai 

shrimp and lightly fry them. After, they toss 

in a pan with shrimp paste, fish sauce, palm 

sugar, garlic, and other spices along with 

the sataw beans. The result is an intensely 

potent and complex flavour. The distinct 

aromatic taste of the sataw meets the flavour 

of the shrimp paste halfway and morphs into 

something that is neither fishy nor overly 

oniony. There’s a depth to the flavour that is 

elusive in other types of cuisine. 

Top Right 

Sataw, or stink bean, 

can at first seem to 

overwhelm the senses, 

but will be followed 

by a new appreciation 

for its uniqueness. 

Middle Right 

This creamy curry 

with pork is cooked 

with a type of 

sprouted bean in a 

flavour similar to stink 

bean but lighter. 

Left 

Many would consider 

orange curry with fish 

the signature dish of 

southern Thai cuisine. 

Sticking with the theme of full, 

complex-flavoured dishes, khua kling is a 

dish commonly found in eateries across 

the south. Most often made with minced 

pork or chicken, khua kling is sautéed in 

a dry curry. Perhaps it’s the dryness that 

reduces the curry paste resulting in such 

profound tastes. Khua kling is packed 

with kaffir lime leaves, black pepper, 

lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, garlic, 

and of course chillies. 

All the food at Baitong tastes 

incredibly fresh thanks in part to their 

herb garden. On Mondays, Baitong puts 

together a great beach barbecue. 

201 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, 

Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 

+66 (0) 77 413 483 

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AMATA CHITTASENEE 

Meet 

Pearypie: 

AN 

INFLUENCERWords Phoowadon Duangmee 

Photos Amata Chittasenee, Wichit Kongsiangsung 

OVES FROM COSMETICS 

to 

TRADITIONAL WEAR 

Makeup tutorials shot her to fame, and now 

this Instagram star hopes that by adding the 

cool factor to Thai traditional fabrics, they 

get to develop their own fandom. 

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On one Monday afternoon, Amata Chittasenee made her way to a 

Thai restaurant in Thong Lor, Bangkok’s trendy and fashionable 

neighbourhood. Her face, in neat makeup, had a sweet and charming 

glow. An outfit of a loose shirt and trousers from Thai traditional 

fabric may contrast with her Dr. Martens but they definitely made a fashion 

statement. In making Thai silk and combat boots unusual bedfellows, she 

made it cool. Her real name, Amata, makes her a relative unknown. But it’s 

“Pearypie” – her social media persona – that gives her celebrity status with 

almost two million followers in Asia and beyond. 

“That’s Pha Lai Yang! What a 

coincidence!” Amata or Pearypie 

bursts in excitement, as she 

discovered a piece of fabric hanging 

down a wooden bar at Patara Fine 

Thai Cuisine. It turns out her outfit 

and textiles in the restaurant are 

made from traditional Pha Lai Yang 

(Siamese chintz), which was once 

reserved for aristocracy in the late 

Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin 

period and whose decorative patterns 

denote rank. 

“This traditional textile has 

a long history, when the trend of 

printed fabric made its way for the 

very first time to the Ayutthaya 

kingdom. Back then, Siam didn’t 

have the technology for printed 

fabric, and artisans in the royal court 

had to design the floral patterns 

before sending them to be printed in 

a textile factory in India,” she says. 

Concluding her story about 

India-Siam fashion influence 

around the 18th century, she 

called a waitress to order a glass 

of iced coffee to treat herself on a 

Top Right 

Pearypie poses with 

colourful threads 

of Thai silk at 

Thasawang Village 

in Surin province, 

Northeastern 

Thailand. The 

village is famous for 

making the finest 

silk in Thailand. 

Below, Left & Right 

Pearypie makes a 

personal statement 

for Thai silk on a trip 

to Petra Caves and 

the Roman Ruins at 

Jerash in Jordan. 

warm afternoon as I took notes 

on her commitment to traditional 

Thai fabrics. 

Amata’s friendly smile makes 

her seem quite nice and her story 

also holds amazing twists and turns. 

Born into a well-off family in 

Bangkok, Amata went to Central 

Saint Martin’s in London, England, 

to study art and theatrical design. 

Then she earned a master’s degree 

in business management. Like many 

people in the digital age, Amata has 

her physical world interface with a 

digital realm. She created “Pearypie” 

as an online identity to enjoy the 

thrill and adventure in digital 

platforms via Instagram, Facebook 

and other social media applications. 

Driven by a passion for makeup and 

fashion, she started her Instagram 

feed sharing makeup tutorials. 

“I am passionate about makeup, 

and always take it as an art form,” 

said Amata, having done her visual 

arts degree in the London art 

school. “I painted and dabbled in 

colours and cosmetics on models’ 

faces. When the models changed 

their postures or express different 

emotions, I could see my art, as 

makeup springs to life and develops 

into different perspectives.” 

“When you do what you love, 

you give it your very best. I take 

Instagram, Facebook and other 

digital platforms as my centre 

stage, to bridge my creativity with 

like-minded followers.” Recently, 

Pearypie has 1.6 million followers. 

In the past five years, she was 

recognised as a leading beauty and 

fashion influencer in Asia. The viral 

success took her to London and 

Paris fashion shows. She worked 

with some major brands and had 

significant collaborations. 

Pearypie had been happy with the 

challenge and success for five years 

until she found a drawback in the 

circle of online influencer and shill 

business of product endorsement. 

By nature, an online influencer 

is a creature of propaganda. Unlike 

TV commercials in the conservative 

form of advertisement, the 

authenticity that drives the world 

of online advertising is based on 

having ordinary people recommend 

merchandise or services they enjoy. 

Imagine a review from some real 

user or even your friends telling the 

high and low points of their latest 

smartphone, digital camera or a new 

restaurant in the neighbourhood 

based on their liking. You don’t 

need very much creativity to shill a 

product, but you have to make your 

feed raw and real to ensure that 

people will respond to your post. 

But Pearypie is not the average 

influencer. “As soon as I post my 

latest beauty clip in my channels, 

someone would make a comment 

immediately: I cannot wait for your 

next video clip,” said Pearypie. 

“That’s heartbreaking! It took 

me longer than a month to do a 

storyboard, shooting, editing, 

reediting and finalising a video 

clip. Alas, the emotions and the 

lifespan of the clip lasted only a 

few seconds. Did a follower really 

appreciate my creativity?” 

Clearly, Amata, while an affable 

person, is also frank. She has many 

stories to share and is not shy to 

express her feelings and ideas. 

Looking into her dark eyes, I could 

see a strong sense of independence 

and wilfulness. The fashion 

industry is full of untruths, Amata 

admitted, and a person around 

the industry sometimes insults 

human intelligence by talking and 

dramatising the same old things. 

Almost two million people follow 

you, and many of them see you as 

an influencer, who is your influencer 

or idol, I asked – wondering if an 

influencer needs an influencer? 

“My influencers are Samruay in 

Buri Ram province, Ko in Surin 

province, Kong at The Cloud who 

is an environmental crusader and 

Kob at Big Tree Foundation who is a 

guardian of every single tree in the 

city,” says Amata. “My influencers 

and idols are ordinary people, a 

common man and woman, who 

contribute extraordinary work to 

a community.” 

Pearypie gave me a full body 

twist, and I needed a high dose 

of caffeine to handle her spin. In 

this case, a double shot espresso 

would do. 

If you follow Pearypie’s IG 

feed or Facebook lately, you might 

realise that Pearypie does not feed 

“As a makeup artist, I deal with colours and pigments all 

the time – but they’re chemicals. The local people taught 

me to source pigments from nature. They really took me 

out of my comfort zone. They’re my influencers.” 

Top Left 

Inspired by the 

Japanese kimono, 

Pearypie fashioned 

an outfit of 

elegant silk from 

Surin province 

in Northeastern 

Thailand. 

Top Right 

Pearypie does her 

strut at the Louvre 

in Paris with a gray 

overcoat made from 

Thai silk. 

beauty video clips any more. She 

found a new thrill in traditional 

Thai fabrics. This beauty influencer 

has transformed herself into a 

fashionista. While many Thais find 

their traditional and ethnic textile 

uninspiring, Pearypie finds them 

cool and chic. 

“I got a piece of silk a few 

years ago as a gift for my beauty 

workshop at Khon Kaen University. 

The lecturer kept telling me how 

expensive and luxurious Khon Kaen 

silk was, and I doubted it, maybe 

it was an overstatement,” recalled 

Pearypie. With no better idea of 

what to do with that piece of silk, 

Pearypie tailored her clothing and 

packed it for a Dior fashion show 

in Paris. It was silk, burgundy-pink 

with geometric patterns, a classic 

blouse with Mandarin collar, 

winged shoulders and long sleeves. 

Pearypie put it on with her denim 

jeans to make a statement for Khon 

Kaen silk in Paris. 

“People from Dior gave me a 

thumbs up, and they asked where 

I got such a beautiful fabric to 

make my blouse,” said Pearypie. 

“Wow! Our traditional textiles can 

be super cool and extremely good if 

we make it right.” 

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After a trip to Paris, Pearypie 

gravitated to a new passion – 

traditional Thai fabrics. She often 

travels across the country scouring 

for material for her custom-made 

designs. Following the threads 

of textiles to local looms around 

Thailand, Pearypie came across 

equally beautiful people in her 

eyes who have dedicated their 

craftsmanship for the sustainable 

and lasting beauty of Thai fabrics. 

“In Buri Ram province, I met 

Auntie Samruay, who took me to 

gather volcanic stone in the wood, 

and she even taught me about 

sustainability. In Udon Thani, I 

found out that local people dye their 

clothes using water lily flowers,” 

said Pearypie. “As a makeup artist, 

I deal with colours and pigments all 

the time – but they’re chemicals. 

The local people taught me to source 

pigments from nature. They really 

took me out of my comfort zone. 

They’re my influencers.” 

Pearypie demystifies the 

“traditional textile makes boring 

dress” idea with her stylish designs 

that fit into the modern lifestyle. 

She wore her custom-made outfits 

and took some photos at iconic 

landmarks and travel destinations, 

such as Petra caves in Jordan, the 

Pink Palace in India’s Jaipur and the 

Louvre Museum in Paris. 

Pearypie posted her photos with 

these outfits in her social media 

networks, and followers take their 

hats off to her for the creativity. 

“I want to create a new fashion 

for traditional Thai fabric. I want to 

make it cool,” she ended. 

Special thanks to Patara Fine Thai Cuisine for 

shooting location. patarathailand.com, 

+66 (0) 2185 2960-1 

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โตในกรุงเทพฯ เธอเข้าศึกษาการออกแบบ 

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เธอเล่าว่า พอเธอโพสต์คลิปวิดีโอ 

ล่าสุด ก็จะมีคนมาคอมเม้นต์ว่า “รอ 

คลิปต่อไปอยู่นะคะ” แต่ใครจะรู้ว่ากว่า 

เธอจะสร้างสตอรีบอร์ด ถ่ายทำ และ 

ตัดต่อ กระบวนการทั้งหมดนั่นใช้เวลา 

เป็นเดือน ขณะที่ความรู้สึกและอายุของ 

คลิปวิดีโอมีความยาวแค่ไม่กี่วินาที จน 

เธอเกิดคำถามในใจว่าผู้ที่ติดตามเธอ 

เห็นคุณค่าของความคิดสร้างสรรค์ 

จริงหรือเปล่า 

นัยน์ตาสีเข้มของอมตาสะท้อน 

ความเป็นตัวของตัวเองและความมุ่งมั่น 

บนซ้าย 

อมตา จิตตะเสนีย์ 

หรือที่เรารู้จักกันดีในชื่อ 

“แพรี่พาย” สวมเสื้อคลุม 

ผ้าไทย “ลายอย่าง” ซึ่ง 

บังเอิญเป็นผ้าชนิดเดียว 

กับที่แขวนประดับอยู่ 

ร้านอาหารภัทรา 

ย่านทองหล่อ ที่เธอให้ 

สัมภาษณ์กับนิตยสาร 

ฟ้าไทย 

ล่างขวา 

“แพรี่พาย” กับผ้าไหม 

ไทยสีฟ้าและผ้าทอมือ 

พันรอบคอเพื่อกันหนาว 

ระหว่างเดินทางท่องเที่ยว 

ที่เพชรบูรณ์ 

แล้วเราก็ได้แปลกใจอีกครั้งเมื่อได้รู้ว่า 

ไอดอลของแพรี่พายคือใคร 

คุณอมตาได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจาก 

คุณสำรวยที่บุรีรัมย์ คุณโก้ที่สุรินทร์ 

คุณก้องที่ The Cloud และคุณกบที่ 

Big Tree Foundation เธอบอกกับเรา 

ว่าแรงบันดาลใจของเธอมาจากคน 

ธรรมดานี่แหละ บุคคลเหล่านี้คือผู้ที่ 

สร้างคุณูปการให้แก่สังคมของเรา 

หากคุณติดตามแพรี่พายผ่านไอจี 

และเฟสบุ๊ค จะสังเกตว่าเธอหันมาให้ 

ความสนใจผ้าไทยโบราณ เปลี่ยนตัวเอง 

ให้เป็นแฟชั่นนิสต้าผ้าไทย เธอเล่าว่า 

เธอได้รับผ้าไหมจากมหาวิทยาลัย 

ขอนแก่น เธอตัดผ้าไหมสีชมพูเบอร์กันดี 

ลายเรขาคณิตผืนหนึ่งเป็นเสื้อแขนยาว 

คอจีน ไหล่ตั้งเล็กน้อย สวมคู่กับกางเกงยีนส์ 

ชุดของเธอสวยงามจนดีไซเนอร์ดิออร์ 

ยกนิ้วให้ในงานแฟชั่นโชว์ที่ปารีส 

กลับจากปารีส แพรี่พายได้ค้นพบ 

ความตื่นเต้นใหม่ในผ้าไทยโบราณ เธอ 

เดินทางไปทั่วประเทศเพื่อเฟ้นหาลายผ้า 

ที่เปี่ยมด้วยเอกลักษณ์ จนเธอได้พบ 

กับผู้คนมากมายที่อุทิศตนเพื่อสืบสาน 

งานฝีมืออันงดงามของไทยไว้ 

อมตาได้ความรู้มากมายจากชาวบ้าน 

ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการใช้สีย้อมผ้าจากดอกบัว 

และอีกหลายๆ ศาสตร์จากธรรมชาติ 

เธอพบโลกแห่งภูมิปัญญาและความ 

พอเพียง โลกใบใหม่นี้เองที่สร้างให้งาน 

ศิลปะของเธอมีเอกลักษณ์ ผ้าไทยจึง 

ไม่ใช่เรื่องน่าเบื่ออีกต่อไป อมตาสวมใส่ 

เสื้อผ้าตัดจากผ้าทอผ้าไทย โดยมี 

ภาพพื้นหลังเป็นถ้ำเพตราในจอร์แดน 

พระราชวังสีชมพูในอินเดีย หรือจะเป็น 

พิพิธภัณฑ์ลูฟว์ในปารีส 

แพรี่พายแบ่งปันความแปลกใหม่ 

สร้างจากความดั้งเดิมของไทย ผนวก 

ผ้าไทยเขากับไลฟ์สไตล์สมัยใหม่ของ 

แต่ละคน เปลี่ยนความคิดว่าผ้าไทย 

“เชย” ให้เป็นความ “ชิค” แบบลงตัว 

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BREATH-TAKING GETAWAY 

In Phang Nga, this wonder of a province 

comes with generous offerings of 

extraordinary natural sights and beauty. 

Phang Nga: 

SMALL AND 

AWESOME 

Words Sirin P Wongpanit 

Photos Permboon Wongpanit 

Phang Nga Bay from the 

Samed Nang Chee viewpoint. 

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This sleepy yet 

stunning town on 

the Andaman coast 

of Thailand calls 

out to those seeking beauty 

amidst absolute solitude. 

There are two types of travellers, 

I gather. One seeks recognition, 

perpetually in desperate need for 

popular, they-go-I-go kind of 

check-in destinations. And another 

type exists on the total opposite 

end. Those always finding a chance 

to leave the world behind may 

look deeper into something far 

more greater and significant than 

oneself. For this group, this is 

where nature beckons. 

Wedged between Phuket and 

Krabi – already the two megadestinations 

of the Thai south, 

Phang Nga is a vast and verdant 

province with everything to do 

amidst its natural wonders. If 

you try to pinpoint Phang Nga on 

the map, chances are that it will 

take you directly to the touristpopulated 

beachfront stretch of 

Right 

Once called Koh 

Tapu (Nail Island), 

this rock rose 

to fame for its 

appearance in a 

movie and became 

known as James 

Bond Island in 

Phang Nga Bay. 

Bottom 

Koh Panyi - 

Phang Nga’s only 

existing community 

on water. 

Khao Lak. Though not a faulty 

location choice, it limits your 

perspective on this wonderful place. 

The annual migration of tourists 

usually blow down from the northern 

hemisphere to Thailand. Winters 

see families from far away flocking 

to Phang Nga beaches for its 

tropical solace. 

But when the crowds lessen, 

your exploration can begin. Phang 

Nga locals will tell you in perfect 

unison that their province requires 

long drives – from one destination 

to another, and then from one 

communal cluster to another. So 

plan your trip wisely to get the total 

effect during this greenest time. 

Phang Nga is dense with lush 

forests. After all, this one province 

contains as much as three and 

a half national parks. While the 

stunning and mostly unpaved Si 

Phang-Nga National Park lines 

the northern rugged shores, 

Khlong Phanom National Park, 

Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park 

and Ao Phang Nga National Park 

are equally great and open for 

authentic nature explorations. 

A trail of hot springs dot the 

northern Kapong District. Some 

sites are community-run facilities, 

others remain bare-boned in 

services, trimmed down to just being 

surrounded by limestone peaks. For 

tree worshippers, it’s a site best 

described as awesome. Visitors 

can enjoy the ancient hot springs, 

understanding their therapeutic 

properties from knowledge passed 

down from one generation to 

another. Rain, drizzle and cloudy 

skies are typical in Phang Nga, 

making secluded places even more 

mesmerising in scenery. 

Visit Phang Nga for a few days 

and you immediately realise that 

once overlooked things turn out 

to be hidden gems and one should 

have planned for more time to 

enjoy them all. The ever-famous 

Phang Nga bay is in fact best seen 

not from the middle of the bay, but 

instead from the elevated shores 

of Samed Nang Chee. You can’t 

pick the best weather, but even on 

Visit Phang Nga for a few days and you 

immediately realise that once overlooked things 

turn out to be hidden gems and one should have 

planned for more time to enjoy them all. 

partly cloudy days, the magnificent 

natural limestone structures of the 

bay is simply spectacular. 

If you’ve heard about the trading 

routes of the Thai south and the 

Malay peninsula, you will notice a 

remnant of this direct link between 

Phuket and Phang Nga. As the major 

trading hub of Phang Nga in the old 

days, the district of Takua Pa boasts 

a small but untainted stretch of an 

old Sino-English community. These 

original century-old shophouses are 

‘so authentic’ here a local told me, 

it can overwhelm Phuket people 

with nostalgia. 

However, the town centre of 

Phang Nga is not Takua Pa, though. 

Top Right & Below 

Ao Phang Nga 

National Park, 

famous for its 

unique limestone 

formations, 

and highly 

recommended for 

an adventurous 

daytrip. 

Ideal acitvity 

includes trekking at 

Khao Lak-Lam Ru 

National Park. 

The story has it that back in 1809, 

the Siam-Burmese wars drove 

people down to Phang Nga bay, 

hence the new settlement that 

has now become the province’s 

municipal seat. It’s still small 

in size, but with newer natural 

charms. Mountains surround 

Phang Nga with their magnificent 

limestone peaks that create 

wonderfully amazing signature 

views. Driving through the town’s 

small parallel streets and looking 

up, one can only marvel at Mother 

Nature. Perpetual rain and misty 

mornings to virtual greenness – 

Phang Nga people will confirm 

you get all that. 

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Only In 

Phang Nga 

Clockwise, from 

Top Left 

Phang Nga town - 

small, serene, 

yet full of life. 

The Phang Nga 

City Shrine. 

Turtles at the Royal 

Navy Turtle Nursery. 

Colonial-style 

mansion turned 

Phang Nga Museum. 

“Onsen” quail eggs 

at Plai Phu Hot 

Springs in 

Kapong district. 

PHANG NGA TOWN 

Enveloped by a series of limestone 

mountains, Phang Nga exudes 

greenery. Mornings can be spent 

spotting the lowering clouds on 

top of Wat Khao Lang Bat where 

a century-old pagoda stands. 

While a nondescript structure, it is 

classified as a royal-class temple 

and now a place with a solitude 

that’s sacred. 

PHANG NGA HOT SPRINGS 

For those wishing for a maximum 

do-nothing vacation, head towards 

some of the available mineral hot 

springs in Phang Nga. A daytrip or 

a stayover at nearby accommodations 

are possible. While the communityrun 

Rommanee Hot Springs are 

more built up with facilities, the 

all natural Plai Phu (both in Kapong 

district) is where you can embrace 

the elements of the nature while 

enjoying delicious ‘onsen-style’ eggs. 

ROYAL NAVY TURTLE NURSERY 

The third fleet of the Royal Thai 

naval base in Phang Nga has 

been an important sanctuary for 

thousands of sea turtles since 1995, 

with support by the royal initiation 

of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the 

Queen Mother. This is an important 

nesting ground for this vulnerable 

animal and a great place to spend 

hours wandering from pond to 

pond, listening to tales of the 

turtles. Even better, you can be a 

volunteer helping clean the pond 

and turtles themselves. It’s a great 

excuse to be able to touch this 

magnificent creature. 

Feeding times: 9am, 1pm and 5pm, 

+66 (0) 76 453 342 

MURALS OF PHANG NGA TOWN 

Alex Face or Patcharapol Tangruen, 

an influential Thai graffiti artist, 

portrayed his three-eyed baby Mardi 

in three locations in Phang Nga town. 

All have become check-in points 

for visitors. For more information 

about Phang Nga’s popular stops, 

visit tourismthailand.org. 

PHANG NGA MUSEUM 

Get to know Phang Nga better by 

walking through simplified exhibits 

at the Phang Nga Municipality 

Museum. The museum is in a 

colonial-style mansion of the 

Rama VII era built back in the early 

1930s. Now preserved and visited, 

this beautiful building has been 

listed as a national architectural 

heritage landmark by the 

Department of Fine Arts in 1987. 

For more information, 

call +66 (0) 76 481 956. For a local 

guide, call +66 (0) 90 226 9556. 

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Stay in Phang Nga 

Hotels & Resorts 

 

 

APSARA BEACHFRONT 

RESORT AND VILLA 

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa 

on Pakarang Beach is a convenient 

90 minute drive from Phuket 

International Airport. Guests can 

enjoy the natural wonders of the 

area. Friendly waves make the 

beach an ideal spot to also surf 

during the green season from June 

to October. 

apsarakhaolak.com 

CASA DE LA FLORA 

A Design Hotels property in palmfringed 

Khao Lak. Stunning views 

of the Andaman will embed in 

your memory, including the modern 

architecture and unique design 

in a lush tropical setting that’s 

perfect for a romantic getaway or 

a relaxing stay in ultimate luxury. 

casadelaflora.com 

LA VELA KHAO LAK 

The ideal place to kick back and 

relax in tranquility, Khao Lak has 

always offered the loveliest beach 

to feel the sand between your toes. 

A modern resort, be sure to enjoy 

the swimming pool, their dining 

choices and feel like a whole new 

person at their spa. 

lavelakhaolak.com 

LAGUNA KHAOLAK RESORT 

Perched on the cliff off the Khao 

Lak range, Khao Lak Laguna is 

a sprawling northern-style 

property guaranteed to make 

you feel right in Thailand. All 

wood trimmings, Thai traditional 

decoration, glittering details and 

big swimming pools with facilities 

feature the old-school standards of 

Thai hospitality. 

khaolaklaguna.com 

 

EDEN BEACH RESORT 

AND SPA 

With a modern rustic theme, 

Eden’s plush natural-toned rooms 

provide excellent solace for 

travellers looking for some luxury 

to their trip. Located in the tourist 

cluster of Khao Lak, Eden Beach 

Resort offers a great choice for 

those wishing to explore the 

beachfront areas as well as the 

nearby national parks and hot 

springs. edenbeachkhaolak.com 

 

Hotels & Resorts 

Eat in Phang Nga 

Many local eateries in Phang Nga areas have been listed in the Michelin guide 

encompassing Bangkok, Phuket & Phang Nga (2019). This is a province of good local 

Southern foods, seafood and simple hearty all-day meals the likes of rice vermicelli 

and deep-fried chicken. 

KHRUA LUANG THEN 

Located on Phet Kasem road on the way 

to Khao Lak, this local restaurant has 

received the “Big Gourmand” award 

from Michelin Guide 2019. Famous for 

its authentic Southern taste, be sure 

to try Khua Kling beef, deep-fried 

fish with cumin, Kaeng Som Mamud 

- whose herbs and spices spark your 

tastebuds. Be warned - dishes are hot, as 

authentic flavours and spiciness are not 

compromised (even for Thais). 

Opens daily: 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm, closed 

every 10th, 20th and 30th of each month, 

+66 (0) 90 716 4182 

KHANOM CHEEN PA SON 

(NA SAN CHAO) 

A hole-in-the-wall that serves all-youcan-eat 

rice vermicelli with a selection of 

curries rated from super spicy Gaeng Tai 

Plaa to sweet Nam Prik. Highlights are the 

generous selection of fresh, blanched and 

pickled vegetables and nibbles collectively 

called ‘Pak Nor.’ Opens Tuesday- 

Sunday: 11am-6pm, 

+66 (0) 86 593 9658 

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หากคุณเป็นนักท่องเที่ยวที่แสวงหาความ 

ยิ่งใหญ่และความล้ำลึกของโลกใบนี้ ได้ 

เวลาสัมผัสธรรมชาติเขียวขจีอันกว้าง 

ใหญ่ที่พังงา จังหวัดที่ถูกขนาบข้างด้วย 

สองจังหวัดยักษ์ใหญ่อย่างภูเก็ตและกระบี่ 

ทางชายฝั่งอันดามัน 

เมื่อนึกถึงพังงา ความคิดแรกคงหนี 

ไม่พ้นชายหาดเขาหลัก ที่คลาคล่ำไปด้วย 

นักท่องเที่ยวซึ่งหลีกหนีความหนาวเหน็บ 

มาให้แสงแดดชโลมผิว เมื่อไฮซีซั่นจบลง 

นักท่องเที่ยวเริ่มซา เมื่อนั้นคือช่วงเวลา 

สำหรับนักท่องเที่ยวตัวจริง 

คุณอาจต้องวางแผนการเดินทาง 

มากกว่าปกติ เพื่อไปยังแต่ละจุดหมาย 

ต่างๆ ในพังงาที่ห่างกันพอสมควร ความ 

อุดมสมบูรณ์ของธรรมชาติในอุทยาน 

แห่งชาติหลายแห่งกระจายตัวอยู่ทั่ว 

จังหวัด อย่างอุทยานแห่งชาติศรีพังงา 

อุทยานแห่งชาติคลองพนม อุทยานแห่ง 

ชาติเขาหลัก-ลำรู่ และอุทยานแห่งชาติ 

อ่าวพังงา 

ลองแวะไปตอนเหนือของพังงา ที่ 

อำเภอกะปง เพื่อบำบัดร่างกายและ 

ผ่อนคลายจิตใจด้วยการแช่น้ำพุร้อน 

ซึ ่งห้อมล้อมด้วยภูเขาหินปูนและแมกไม้ 

นานาชนิด ปรอยฝนและร่มเงาจากก้อน 

เมฆยิ่งทำให้บรรยากาศของพังงาน่า 

ค้นหาเพิ่มขึ้นอีก 

ระยะเวลาเพียงสองสามวันอาจไม่ 

พอสำหรับการค้นหาความล้ำค่าของ 

พังงา คุณอาจพบความงดงามของอ่าว 

พังงาที่จุดชมวิวเสม็ดนางชี ไต่สูงขึ้นไป 

ตามแนวชายหาดเพื่อได้สัมผัสทิวทัศน์ 

ภูเขาหินปูนธรรมชาติตั้งตระหง่านท้าให้ 

ทุกคนตื่นตาตื ่นใจ 

หรือจะแวะไปที่อำเภอตะกั่วป่า เพื่อ 

ย้อนรอยเส้นทางการค้าระหว่างดินแดน 

ตอนใต้ของไทยกับคาบสมุทรมาเลย์ แม้ 

ขนาดของชุมชนการค้าในพังงาจะค่อน 

ข้างเล็ก แต่สถาปัตยกรรมชิโน-อองเกลที่ 

ผสมผสานระหว่างจีน-อังกฤษเต็มไปด้วย 

ความดั้งเดิมขนานแท้ 

ถึงอย่างนั้น ศูนย์กลางของพังงาก็ไม่ 

ได้อยู่ที่ตะกั่วป่า เนื่องจากชาวเมืองได้ 

อพยพหนีสงครามระหว่างสยามและพม่า 

ในปี พ.ศ. 2352 ลงมาตั้งรกรากบริเวณ 

อ่าวพังงา สร้างเป็นเมืองเล็กๆ ปกคลุมไป 

ด้วยหมอกยามเช้าตรู่ ละอองฝนอ่อนโยน 

และธรรมชาติที่ทำให้นักท่องเที่ยวอย่างเรา 

ประทับใจครั้งแล้วครั้งเล่า 

พังงาโอนลี่ 

ตัวเมืองพังงา 

เริ่มเช้าวันใหม่ที่วัดเขาล้างบาศ ชมสาย 

หมอกและปุยเมฆยามเช้าท่ามกลาง 

พรรณไม้เขียวและเขาหินปูน พร้อมกับ 

ความงามของเจดีย์อายุกว่าร้อยปี 

ท่ามกลางความเงียบสงบที่ทุกคน 

แสวงหา แล้วเดินทางไปชมพังงาสตรีท 

อาร์ต เช็คอินและอัพไอจีกับงานศิลปะฝา 

ผนังของ อเล็กซ์ เฟซ หรือพัชรพล แตงรื่น 

ศิลปินกราฟฟิตี้ชาวไทย เจ้าของภาพ 

วาด Mardi ทารกสามตา ดูแหล่งเช็คอิน 

เพิ่มเติมได้ที่ tourismthailand.org 

ผ่อนกายพักใจที ่น้ำพุร้อนพังงา 

สำหรับผู้ที่แสวงหาการพักผ่อนที่แท้จริง 

คงไม่มีอะไรสบายไปกว่าการแช่น้ำแร่จาก 

น้ำพุร้อนในอำเภอกะปง จังหวัดพังงาอีก 

แล้ว จะเลือกไปเช้าเย็นกลับ หรือพักค้าง 

คืนเพื่อแช่น ้ำร้อนที่บ่อน้ำพุร้อนรมณีย์ 

(rommaneehotspring.com) หรือจะใช้ 

บริการที่บ่อน้ำพุร้อนปลายพู่ เพื่อสัมผัส 

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ASPARA BEACHFRONT RESORT AND VILLA 

อัปสรา บีชฟร้อนท์ ตั้งอยู่บนหาดปะการังอันเงียบสงบ 

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โรงแรมดีไซน์โมเดิร์นเรียบหรู ท่ามกลางธรรมชาติของ 

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EDEN BEACH RESORT AND SPA 

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Phang Nga’s 

Preferred Hotels 

This paradise of a province boasts accommodations that range from homey charm to 

unimagined luxuries that never deviate from the ultimate comfort of guests. 

Fah Thai offers a shortlist of accommodations that showcase the best of Phang Nga 

hospitality, spectacular vistas included. 

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Luxuriate 

in Beauty and Comfort at 

La Vela Khao Lak 

Inspired by verdant tropical nature, 

a shimmering ocean, and a rich 

cultural heritage of the ancient 

Takola seaport, La Vela is anchored 

on Khao Lak’s most serene stretch of 

beach called Bang Niang. Khao Lak 

has long been considered one of the 

loveliest beach escapes in the south 

of Thailand, with stretches of sand 

meant for barefoot pleasure. 

La Vela Khao Lak, a modern 

resort with touches of rustic charm, 

welcomes visitors from everywhere 

with genuine hospitality that 

reflects the beautiful traditions of 

the local people tracing back to the 

era of maritime trade. Discover a 

haven of comfort at our exquisite 

beachfront, immerse yourself in 

our stunningly enormous free-form 

swimming pool, dine with a loved 

one by candlelight at our beach 

club, and refresh your spirits at 

our spa. What better way to spend 

a vacation than at La Vela in a 

beautiful destination? 

La Vela Khao Lak 

98/9 Moo 5, Khuk Khak, 

Takuapa, Phang Nga 

82220 THAILAND 

contact 

T +66 (0) 76 428 555 

F +66 (0) 76 428 500 

website 

www.lavelakhaolak.com 

reservations 

contact@lavelakhaolak.com 

A Brand New Luxury Hotel 

In Khao Lak, Thailand 

Situated on a white, sandy beach on the southern 

shores of Khao Lak overlooking the crystal waters of 

the Andaman Sea, Eden Beach Resort & Spa opened its 

doors to guests on the 10th of December 2018. 

Occupying over 30,000 square metres of land, the 

resort comprises 208 luxury accommodations in a 

variety of categories, including pool access suites. 

A spa with a full range of treatments, two dining 

outlets, a fitness centre, swimming pool and more 

allow our guests to enjoy the best in this pictureperfect 

piece of paradise. 

Eden Resorts is unique in the unspoiled Khao Lak beach, 

surrounded by the sea and nature. The resort overlooks 

the Andaman Sea’s southern Thai coast. A perfect drive 

within one hour from Phuket International Airport, or a 

second option from Krabi International airport which is 

approximately one and a half hour journey. 

Eden is the place where friendliness, happiness and 

caring take place for our guests and lives up to its name. 

We provide the finest personal service and facilities 

for our guests who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, 

and comfortable setting. 

Eden always makes it happen for our guests’ needs. 

Eden Beach Resort & Spa 

12/12 Moo 2, T. Lam Kaen, A. Thai Muang, Phang Nga 82210 THAILAND 

contact 

T :+66 (0) 76 410 186-7 | F :+66 (0) 76 410 187 

website 

www.edenbeachkhaolak.com 

reservations 

info@edenbeachkhaolak.com

A Pleasure 

destination 

for your precious 

relaxation 

Stay in Modern Luxury, 

Hide Away in Nature’s Beauty 

Casa de La Flora, a member of Design 

Hotels, sits on the beautiful, palmfringed 

beach of Khao Lak; a scenic 

one hour and twenty minutes drive 

from Phuket International Airport. This 

ultimate design resort holds stunning 

Andaman views with a friendly service 

that warmly welcomes visitors from 

across the globe. We take pride in 

being the first modernist hideaway 

in Khao Lak, presenting cutting-edge 

architecture and a unique design amidst 

tropical nature. Whether you’re looking 

for a romantic hideaway or a luxury 

holiday experience, Casa de La Flora 

is definitely a perfect choice. 

Casa de La Flora 

67/213 Moo 5, Khuk Khak, 

Takuapa, Phang Nga 


contact 

T +66 (0) 76 428 999 

F +66 (0) 76 428 998 

website 

www.casadelaflora.com 

reservations 

contact@casadelaflora.com 

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa 

sits on tranquil Pakarang Beach just 

90 minutes from Phuket International 

Airport. The resort nestles in an area of 

outstanding natural beauty where the 

tides of the Andaman Sea flow into a 

lush lagoon and mangrove forest, a true 

paradise for nature lovers! 

The beautiful lagoon divides the 

resort into two zones. The resort zone 

itself has a lively ambiance while the 

Make us your home away from home. 

villa zone across the bridge offers 

privacy, quiet, and solitude. 

Apsara serves as a great place for 

surfing, particularly for those looking 

for uncrowded spots and friendly 

waves. Surfing at Pakarang Beach 

during the green season from June 

to October has become more popular 

with international surfers, especially 

following the Khao Lak Surf Contest 

& Festival 2018. 

Apsara Beachfront 

Resort and Villa 

45 Moo 2 Khuk Khak, 

Takua Pa, Phang Nga 


contact 

+66 (0) 76 584 444 

website 

www.apsarakhaolak.com 

reservations 

rsvn@apsarakhaolak.com

CHENGDU’S LIVE MUSIC 

An Insider’s Trip 

through the 

In Chengdu’s dark of the night, 

experience the city’s bars and live 

music venues that showcase an active 

indie scene. 

Words Joe Henley 

Photos Paul Ratje 

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Only in China can a 

city of 14 million 

be considered 

“small.” But that’s 

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan 

Province, where the frontier 

of the airy eastern Tibetan 

highlands meets the hazy 

western China urban sprawl. 

For the people of Chengdu, 

in this left-of-centre section 

of a 1.4 billion-piece puzzle, 

flying under the radar is 

just fine. They’ve got their 

own thing going on, free of 

the snide cynicism of their 

eastern counterparts. And 

whether you’re a first-time 

visitor or an old Chengdu 

hand, you’re more than 

welcome to join in. 

In Chengdu’s Wuhou District, 

an area with a sizable population of 

Tibetan migrants who come down 

from the plateau in search of work 

and a chance at living the urban 

dream, prayer flags hang in shop 

windows and signs and menus still 

feature the flowing scrawl of the 

Tibetan script. 

It is here in Wuhou, against the 

backdrop of Tibetan tradition, that 

Chengdu’s multi-faceted Chinese 

music scene thrives. It is where 

many streets are marked by Tibetan 

bars where singers still perform 

songs in their native tongue, singing 

for khata, silk scarves of red, green, 

or gold that equate to tips paid by 

patrons of between 100 and 500 

yuan (USD 14 and 72). A good singer 

will finish a song draped in layer 

upon layer of silk, the added weight 

no burden, as it means a hefty 

addition to an otherwise modest 

monthly paycheck. 

Clockwise, from Left 

New Machu Picchu 

Bar offers not just 

live performances 

but also an 

impressive bar. 

Patrons get to enjoy 

a thriving, confident 

music scene 

in Chengdu. 

At New Machu 

Picchu Bar, 

musicians from 

all over have 

performed – from 

jazz, acoustic, to 

electronic and 

experimental music. 

A much more 

relaxed city, 

Chengdu enjoys the 

increasing popular 

of live music venues. 

This is just a small part of what 

Wuhou has to offer, though. The 

district is also where you will find 

many of the bars and live-houses 

where the city’s underground 

and established rock and indie 

musicians ply their trade seven 

nights a week. 

As good a place as any for an 

intro to Chengdu’s musical culture 

is New Machu Picchu Bar, a dark, 

lamp-lit space that feels like home, 

even for the wayfarer. The walls 

are covered in photos of all the 

musicians who have taken to the 

bar’s small stage over the past six 

years, the furniture is carved from 

Himalayan softwoods, and the 

bands and solo acts who play here 

tend to favour the softer end of the 

musical spectrum - jazz, acoustic, 

electronic, and experimental. 

On any given night at Machu 

Picchu, you might see a table of 

Tibetans doing rounds of shots, 

musicians from Shaanxi or Luzhou 

or Yunnan talking shop or putting 

together new collaborations over a 

cocktail or two. Listen in and you 

might hear them mention that in 

Chengdu it’s not nearly as hard to 

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make a living purely from music or 

art as it might be in the nation’s 

other tier-one urban centres. The 

scene here is well-developed in a 

country where indie music is still 

something of a fresh face, barely 

into its third decade of existence. 

Starting with a place called 

Little Bar just over 20 years ago, 

the Chengdu indie scene has 

flourished, and Machu Picchu is 

merely a starting point. A short taxi 

ride away is Steam, a music and art 

hub that also serves as a hostel, a 

place where many an underground 

touring band beds down for the 

night when passing through the 

city for a gig. 

Steam’s owner, Mao Mao, is 

one of those who has come from 

away. Originally from Yushan, 

a county west of Chengdu, the 

transplanted thirty-something 

founded Steam with the simple 

goal of providing a space 

wherein musicians, music fans, 

and travellers can have a good 

time. Even if there isn’t a show 

scheduled, anyone is welcome to 

get up on the Steam stage and jam. 

There is even an on-site studio, 

Havoc, where local bands record, 

and where artists from abroad, 

including New York post-punk 

legends Television, had expressed 

interest in laying down tracks. 

Top, Clockwise 

Jam sessions at Jah 

bar, a reggae joint, 

with a riverside 

location. 

A casual and 

down-to-earth 

spot, Jah Bar draws 

music fans and 

musicians alike. 

In between 

listening to sets, 

foosball matches 

offer additional 

entertainment at 

Jah Bar. 

Chengdu, according to locals, 

is relatively more free - more 

liberal in its sensibilities - than 

other major cities in China. Still, 

there are the usual one-party state 

authoritarian hallmarks that can 

plague something as liberated and 

disorderly as rock n’ roll. There 

was a time, scenesters say, when 

the 21 floors of the Poly Center on 

Jinxiu Street were filled with rock 

and electro clubs. Today, just one 

remains. TAG (which stands for “To 

Another Galaxy”) is the last space 

standing, the others shut down 

by police raids and accusations 

of open drug use on site. Online 

reviews for TAG are a mixed bag, 

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WHERE TO ENJOY 

THE TUNES 

New Machu Picchu Bar 

Yulin Beijie 1, Chengdu 

• Tel: +86 158 8235 6944 

Steam 

30 Wuhouci Street, 

Wuhou district, Chengdu 

• facebook.com/Steam-Hostel 

but when it comes to big-name 

international DJs coming through 

Chengdu, it’s the place to be. 

For a real taste of Chengdu’s 

libertarian spirit, though, head to Jah 

Bar, near the Old South Bridge in the 

Jinjiang District. It’s a reggae bar, 

the interior bathed in a red glow, 

paper lanterns hanging overhead, 

strings of lights behind the bar. The 

red could very well be a cheeky nod 

to the bar’s location, in the middle 

of Chengdu’s officially unofficial red 

light district. 

Jah Bar is a place where you 

might catch an impromptu reggae/ 

dub jam session by a crew of scene 

veterans both homegrown and 

foreign, or a live set from a tight 

jazz trio. Patrons bask in the peaceand-love 

vibes, watching the band, 

heading outside for a cigarette and 

a game of Foosball, going back in 

for another libation and a few more 

songs. It’s a throwback, bar regulars 

say, to what the Chengdu scene was 

like a decade ago, organic and pure. 

The growth of any music community 

brings with it its share of pain and 

contempt bred from the strains of 

familiarity. But none of that seems 

to exist at Jah Bar. Here it’s all about 

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Above 

At Steam, also 

a hostel, musicians 

benefit from the 

presence of 

Havoc studio. 

Wu Zhuoling 

(right) of indie 

band Wednesday’s 

Trip hangs with 

bandmate Mao Mao 

at Steam. 

the love and the P.M.A., Positive 

Mental Attitude. 

From Little Bar to Jah Bar, 

Chengdu pumps with both positivity 

and creativity. It is a place to indulge 

and be indulged, a million miles 

from pretension, a stone’s throw 

from the Next Big Thing. Come, stay 

a while, and you just might discover 

your new favourite band, or that 

intimate venue that will make you 

say “I know a little place...” the next 

time you hear “little” Chengdu come 

up in conversation. 

GETTING THERE 

Bangkok Airways flies 

to Chengdu four times 

a week from Koh Samui. 

For flight information, 

visit bangkokair.com. 

Little Bar 

87 Fang Qin Jie, Yulin Shang 

Wu Gang, Chengdu 

Jah Bar 

Old South Bridge, Huang Gate 

Road #36-118, Chengdu 

• Tel: +86 136 8905 1773 

Tag 

Room 2118, Building A – 

Poly Centre, Jinxiu Street, 

Wuhou district, Chengdu 

• Tel: +86 139 8190 9901 

• zx024@163.com


คงจะมีเพียงประเทศจีนเท่านั้น ที่ถือว่า 

เมืองที่มีประชากร 14 ล้านคน เป็นเมือง 

ขนาด “เล็ก” ที่แห่งนี้คือเฉิงตู เมืองเอก 

ของมณฑลเสฉวน ดินแดนที่เชื่อมระหว่าง 

ที่ราบสูงตะวันออกของทิเบตกับเขตเมือง 

ทางตะวันตกของประเทศ ไม่ว่าคุณจะ 

เคยมาเยือนเฉิงตูหรือไม่ สถานที่แห่งนี้ 

จะอ้าแขนต้อนรับคุณอย่างอบอุ่นเสมอ 

ณ อำเภอวูเฮาของเฉิงตู ซึ ่งคลาคล่ำ 

ไปด้วยชาวทิเบตที่เข้ามาแสวงหาอาชีพ 

ธงมนต์ที่โบกสะบัดอยู่หน้าร้านรวงเป็น 

สัญลักษณ์ว่าร้านนี้ต้อนรับชาวทิเบต 

เสมอ หากลองเงี่ยหูฟังดีๆ คุณจะได้ยิน 

ดนตรีจีนสอดประสานกับเสียงร้อง 

ภาษาทิเบต นักร้องเสียงหวานจะได้รับ 

คาทา (khata) ผ้าพันคอไหมสีแดง เขียว 

และทองเป็นรางวัล ซึ่งจะเปลี่ยนเป็น 

เงินสดได้ราว 100-500 หยวนเมื่อวัน 

สิ้นเดือนมาถึง 

หากคุณกำลังมองหาเมืองที่มีบาร์ 

และดนตรีใต้ดิน ดนตรีร็อก และอินดี้เล่น 

สดทั้งเจ็ดวันต่อสัปดาห์ รับรองได้ว่า 

เฉิงตูจะไม่ทำให้คุณผิดหวัง 

ลองแวะไปที่ New Machu Picchu 

Bar ร้านแสงไฟสลัวแต่อบอุ่นเหมือน 

บ้าน ผนังตกแต่งด้วยรูปถ่ายศิลปินที่ 

เคยแสดงบนเวทีเล็กๆ แห่งนี้ เฟอร์นิเจอร์ 

แกะสลักจากไม้เนื้ออ่อนหิมาลายัน 

คุณจะได้พบกับศิลปินทั้งเดี่ยวและกลุ่ม 

ที่มากับเสียงดนตรีแจ๊ส อะคูสติกส์ 

อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ และเอ็กซ์เปริเมนทัล แล้ว 

ดื่มด่ำไปกับวัฒนธรรมแห่งเสียงดนตรี 

ในสไตล์เฉิงตู 

เมื่อ 20 ปีก่อน Little Bar เป็นจุดเริ่ม 

ต้นเล็กๆ ของดนตรีอินดี้ ที่ปัจจุบัน 

เติบโตจนมีนักดนตรีจากสถานที่หลาก 

หลายมาปล่อยของให้แก่ผู้ฟังทั้งชาวจีน 

และทิเบตได้เพลินเพลินโดยมีแอลกอฮอล์ 

เป็นกับแกล้ม 

นั่งแท็กซี่ออกมาอีกสักหน่อยก็จะเจอ 

ร้าน Steam ที่เป็นแหล่งศิลปะ ดนตรีและ 

โฮสเทลในที่เดียวกัน คุณเหมา เหมา 

เจ้าของร้าน ไม่ได้เกิดและเติบโตที่วูเฮา 

เขาเพียงแต่ตั้งใจเปิดบริการที่พักให้แก่ 

ศิลปิน แฟนเพลง และนักท่องเที่ยว แต่ก็มี 

เวทีให้แก่ศิลปินแสดงตัวตนได้ทุกเมื่อ แถม 

ยังมีห้องอัด Havoc ที่แม้แต่ศิลปินจาก 

ต่างประเทศยังให้ความสนใจมาใช้บริการ 

แม้ว่าเฉิงตูจะรู้จักกันโดยทั่วไปว่าค่อน 

ข้างเสรีมากกว่ามณฑลอื่นๆ ในประเทศจีน 

แต่ก็มีบางยุคที่เจ้าหน้าที่มีอิทธิพลเข้า 

ตรวจค้นแหล่งบรรเทิงยามราตรีอย่าง 

Poly Center ที่เคยอัดแน่นไปด้วยอิเล็กโทร 

และร็อกคลับ จนเกือบทั้งหมดต้องปิดตัว 

ตามเข็มนาฬิกา 

จากบนซ้าย 

นักดนตรีจากทั่วประเทศ 

จีนมักแวะเวียนกันมา 

เฉิงตูเพื่อซึมซับรับฟัง 

ดนตรีคุณภาพจากนัก 

ดนตรีฝีมือฉกาจ หาตัวจับ 

ได้ยาก ที่เล่นกันสดๆ 

คิดดูว่าโลกดนตรีของ 

เฉิงตูทีเด็ดขนาดไหน 

ขนาดภาครัฐยังโปรโมท 

เชื้อเชิญว่าดนตรีสดของที่ 

นี่ เป็นสิ่งที่ “ต้อง” มาชม 

บาร์หลายๆ แห่งของเฉิงตู 

ไม่ได้มีสีสันแค่ดนตรีสด 

ตัวสถานที่เองก็น่านั่ง 

ชิลล์ไม่แพ้กัน 

จูดี้ ฉู่ เจ้าของบาร์เร็กเก้ 

Jah Bar 

ลงในที่สุด เหลือเพียงแค่คลับ TAG เท่านั้น 

ถ้าคุณกำลังหาแหล่งรวมดีเจสุดฮ็อตจาก 

ทั่วโลก ที่นี่ตอบโจทย์แน่นอน 

หากต้องการสัมผัสความเสรีนิยมของ 

เฉิงตูที่แท้จริง ให้แวะไปที่ Jah Bar ใกล้กับ 

Old South Bridge ในอำเภอจินเจียง คุณ 

จะได้สัมผัสบาร์เร็กเก้ ภายในตกแต่งด้วย 

สีแดงสว่าง เพดานห้อยโคมไฟกระดาษ 

พร้อมกับศิลปินเร็กเก้ที่เล่นดนตรีแบบ 

ด้นสดกันเดี๋ยวนั้น อินไปกับความรักและ 

สันติภาพผ่านเสียงดนตรี หรือจะชวนกัน 

เล่นโต๊ะโกลเพลินๆ ก็อยู่ที่นี่ได้ทั้งคืน 

จาก Little Bar สู่ Jah Bar เฉิงตูอัด 

แน่นไปด้วยทัศนคติเชิงบวกและความคิด 

สร้างสรรค์ ที่นี่คือสถานที่สำหรับทั้งให้ 

และรับความสุขโดยไม่มีเสแสร้ง ลองแวะ 

มาสักครั้ง คุณอาจได้พบวงดนตรีสุด 

โปรดวงใหม่ ได้ใกล้ชิดกับสถานที่แห่งนี้ 

จนบอกกับใครต่อใครได้ว่า “รู้จักที่เล็กๆ 

แห่งหนึ่ง...” จนไม่อยากเก็บเอาไว้คน 

เดียว เพราะของดีมีไว้บอกต่อ 

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GALLERY 

Visiting the Last 

Pwo Karen 

Taking a tricky path to a remote place in Chiang Mai, a writer spends time with a 

hilltribe community whose endangered way of life could see a rebirth with their 

vibrant crafts and welcoming spirit. Words & Photos Marisa Marchitelli 

The road becomes increasingly treacherous 

as I cling to the roof of the pick-up truck 

for fear of being flung overboard. We 

soon lose cell reception and eventually 

emerge in a verdant valley that evokes a 

feeling of a time gone by. The surrounding 

Thai mountains that border Myanmar 

are virgin forests, protected by their 

sheer remoteness. We have arrived in 

Sop Lan village, a quiet community in 

the southernmost edge of Chiang Mai 

province, a dizzying 6-hour journey from 

Chiang Mai city. 

The Pwo Karen people have settled in 

this village for generations, for the most 

part in complete isolation from the outside 

world. It was soon before my visit that they 

had electricity for the first time. Before 

that, they existed entirely off the land and 

continue to produce everything they need 

to survive — they grow their own rice and 

food, they raise a variety of farm animals, 

they weave vibrant and intricate textiles 

and make stunning baskets to carry their 

things. They welcomed me into their 

homes and allowed me to observe their 

way of life. They shared stories of wild 

elephants and tigers that used to roam 

the area and insisted that I taste their 

powerfully spicy Karen chilli pepper. 

The Karen people make up the largest 

group of hilltribe in Thailand, littered 

throughout the Northern highlands and 

lowlands. The Pwo Karen are a minority 

sub-group who possess a distinct way of 

life, a preliterate language, and unique 

culture and customs, all of which are 

critically endangered. 

Polo Mu carries spools of 

fine silk to the loom to set 

up for weaving. 

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GALLERY 

BELOW LEFT 

Jetli and Phong 

diligently weave rattan 

baskets at a workshop 

led by Sop Moei Arts, 

who provides sustainable 

support to the Pwo Karen 

for over 30 years. 

BELOW RIGHT 

A rustic pedestrian 

bridge crosses the 

Yuam River, close 

to the Thai border 

with Myanmar. 

BOTTOM 

The Salween River is the 

last undamed major river 

in Southeast Asia, running 

from the Himalayas, 

through China, Myanmar, 

Thailand and back 

to Myanmar. 

OPPOSITE TOP 

This bridge for 

motorbikes also 

crosses the Yuam 

River, serving as 

a conduit for travel 

and commerce 

between villages. 

OPPOSITE BOTTOM 

A woman at 

Huay Naam Sai 

village waits for 

her husband to 

return home 

from planting rice 

in the fields. 

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GALLERY 

OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP 

Yai Gi Phae prepares bamboo strips to 

weave traditional baskets adapted as 

plant holders. 

Paku Mu is in the midst of one of the 

many detailed stages leading up to the 

weaving process. 

A traditional Pwo Karen blouse, vibrant 

and hand-embroidered with fine thread 

and Jobe’s tears seeds. 

The loom is set up and ready for weaving 

in Sop Lan Village, Om Koi. 

THIS PAGE, TOP RIGHT 

A curious Pwo Karen woman stops by a 

weaving workshop. 

Her tattoo markings depict flowers and fire 

ants, and elements from nature, only seen 

on women from her tribe. 

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GALLERY 

OPPOSITE PAGE 

Husband and wife, Paku Phi 

and Paku Phu in their home in 

Sop Lan, Om Koi. 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT 

Paku Mu attends to the many 

detailed stages before weaving. 

She and her sister have been 

weaving together since they 

were about 7 years old. 

Polo Mu stays with her sister 

Paku Mu as she spins fine silk 

threads onto spools in 

preparation for weaving 

on the loom. 

Yai Gi Phae’s tattoos reveal his 

Thai animist faith. The Pwo 

Karen follow a range of beliefs 

from Christianity, to Buddhism 

and animism - often combined. 

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GALLERY 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER 

BELOW, CLOCKWISE 

A young generation of Pwo 

Karen hill tribe men are 

learning to weave fine baskets 

from generations before them. 

Yai Gi Phae preparing bamboo 

for chicken baskets. 

Klu De meticulously weaves 

baskets to hold bottles in his 

home. The baskets are then 

placed in a smokehouse for 

about a month, following a 

centuries-old tradition of 

fumigation while adding a 

warm patina. 

Marisa Marchitelli is a Thai-Italian filmmaker, 

photographer and writer living in Chiang Mai. 

Her photography and writing has appeared in 

Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, BBC Travel, 

CNN, DestinAsian Magazine and more. She 

is passionate about the environment and 

disappearing culture and offers bespoke tours 

of the region. 

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HAPPENINGS 

THAILAND 

BANGKOK 

SPOTLIGHT 

Free Ticket to Ride 

Great news for those who waited in anticipation 

and excitement for the new MRT Blue Line 

extension. The public can get aboard the latest 

metro transit system at the first four stations of 

the MRT Blue Line. With its recent unveiling, the 

interiors are hardly nondescript or utilitarian for 

MRT stations. Commuters will experience the 

wonderment of their striking design, cultural 

expression and the thrill of modern transport. 

The first four stations of the long-awaited Hua 

Lamphong-Bang Khae extension includes Sanam 

Chai, Wat Mangkon, Sam Yot and Itsaraphap, 

all standouts with their own design concept 

that reflects the history or cultural legacy of 

the area. Sanamchai station, for instance, sits 

within the vicinity of the classic Rattanakosin 

Photos Dolnapa Ram-Indra 

Island with its many venues 

of Thai history. The station is 

designed to resemble a royal 

court or a palace. Meanwhile 

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, or 

Dragon Temple, is one of the 

destinations known to people 

who seek to improve their fate 

and ask for blessings. The vision 

for Wat Mangkon MRT station 

combines Sino-Thai aspects, 

represented by the station’s 

dragon pattern as well as lotus 

and other dragon decor. For 

Sam Yot station, the ambience 

of the century-old shophouses 

along Charoen Krung Road 

provide great inspiration for 

the station’s mixed Sino- 

Portuguese architecture, which 

was then fused with classic 

Thai culture. Finally, Itsaraphap 

marks its significance as the 

first MRT station on Bangkok’s 

Thonburi area, connected with 

the recent construction of a 

tunnel under the river, stressing 

the station’s importance as the 

gateway Bangkok’s s sibling 

area. Enjoy free rides between 

July and August – after, fares 

start from 16 Baht to 42 Baht in 

September. Bangkok MRT daily 

operating hours: 6am to midnight 

MOVING TOWARD CREATIVITY 

Based in Los Angeles and Bangkok, the 

foundation called Creative Migration 

launched its latest project by converting 

the residence that once belonged to 

former Thai minister Sanan Devahastin 

Na Ayudhaya, known for his noble title of 

“Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri”. With 

this transformed and collaborative space 

called Bangkok 1899 – art, design, urban 

and social innovation meet and interact 

with the organisation’s goal to connect 

through cultural diplomacy. With support 

from The Rockefeller Foundation and 

the Ford Motor Company Fund, Bangkok 

1899 appeals to locals and visitors alike 

with artist residency programmes and 

events, as well as a variety of public 

events. The space is open to everyone and 

provides the opportunity to rediscover 

one’s inner creativity in a gathering with 

like-minded folks in discussions and sharing 

of experiences. 134 Nakhon Sawan Road, 

Wat Sommanat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, 

creativemigration.org 

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HAPPENINGS 

THAILAND 

SAMUI 

SPOTLIGHT 

Good Chi in Bangrak 

Bangrak beach has long been 

known as one of the best 

places on the island to catch 

a stunning sunset with a 

mountains and sea backdrop. 

Chi Samui is among one of 

the many establishments to 

provide their patrons a lush 

and comfortable setting to 

experience them. Their 25m 

beachfront stretch sets Chi 

apart and an infinity salt pool 

complete with a swim up 

bar. Each evening from 6pm 

onwards Chi features live 

music with sets ranging from 

instruments like the saxophone 

and guitar to opera and more. 

In addition to the luxury pool 

and live entertainment, Chi also 

offers an international wine 

list, artisan cocktails, and food 

expertly crafted by chef Andrew 

Freeman who comes from the 

UK. Wednesday nights are 

arguably the most popular at 

Chi with their brilliant Oysters 

& Sax night offering guests 

delectable molluscs with wine 

pairings and the brassy sounds 

of the saxophone. 16/4 Moo 4, 

Bophut, +66 (0) 92 271 7439, 

chisamui.com 

A THRILLING JUMP 

At some point in life, people may 

have imagined jumping from 50 

metres in the air with the wind 

rushing past their ears and pure 

adrenaline pumping through their 

veins. For some, this may just be a 

fantasy that could never possibly 

come true, but for those who dare 

– Samui Bungy Jump can make it 

a reality. Being the only bungee 

jumping service on Koh Samui, 

it offers an exciting alternative 

beyond the usual days at the beach 

or trips around the island. Samui 

Bungy Jump offers guests some 

of the most incredible views of 

the Chaweng area from 50 metres 

up, with sights like a beautiful 

golden temple, the white sands 

of Chaweng coast, and popular 

Chaweng lake. However, those 

who dare to live on the edge and 

jump can only see these views. 

Booking in advance is encouraged 

to avoid disappointment. Soi 

Reggae, Chaweng, samuibungy.com, 

+66 (0) 77 414 252 

HIGH END & FUSION 

Asian meets Italian at Link Cuisine – located in the heart 

of Fisherman’s Village on Bophut Beach. Long known as 

a tourism hot spot, the stretch of beach with its dining 

and entertainment options have always been bountiful in 

Fisherman’s Village and Link Cuisine has staked its claim as 

being one of the best for the past three and half years. An 

eye-catching sleek wooden shopfront draws guests in while 

the highly-rated food and beautiful sea views keep them 

staying. Link prides itself in creating an upscale atmosphere 

where guests feel relaxed while enjoying meals that blend 

East and West. Visitors and locals alike hold Link in high 

regard and consider dining there a special night out along 

beautiful Bophut beach. Though reservations are not required, 

the restaurant is busy and booking in advance will help 

guarantee a spot during high season. Opens Daily for lunch 

& dinner, 79/3 Moo 1, Fisherman’s Village, Bophut, Samui, 

+66 (0) 77 963 493, linkcuisine.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

THAILAND 

SAMUI 

Photos Apiwath Boonsin 

SPOTLIGHT 

Peaceful Beach 

Camping 

Dreamy boho beach vibes create 

a kind of theme that some 

holidaygoers seek on trips to 

Koh Samui. Samui Caravans 

provides one of the best places 

on the island to experience that 

ideal. Beach camping with a 

collection of charming caravans 

has drawn many from around 

the world to the sandy south 

coast of Koh Samui. Samui 

Caravans prides itself on being 

the only accommodations 

provider on the island that offers 

this special experience. With a 

full service breakfast, breathtaking 

sunrise views, and free 

access to kayaks, the offerings 

go beyond just camping on 

the beach. A stay with Samui 

Caravans offers the ultimate 

peaceful experience that should 

not be missed. Reservations can 

be made year-round online, by 

phone, or in person. 35/2 Moo 4, 

Namuang, +66 (0) 65 395 2659, 

facebook.com/samuicaravans 

STAY AND CATCH 

For lovers of fishing, or even those new 

to the sport, Fishing Park Samui offers 

the chance to throw a line without having 

to leave the comfort of your resort. Fully 

equipped with 17 guest rooms and 12 

comfortable day salas that can seat 

four people each, the Fishing Park has 

options for guests to stay at the resort or 

purchase day passes for fishing. Choices 

of three different room types including 

poolside townhouse cottages, lakeside 

superior and lakeside deluxe rooms with 

both lakeside accommodations offering 

the chance to fish directly from your 

room. The resort sits on an 8 rai (over 

1 hectare) lake with some 3,000 fishes 

and over 25 species, including Mekong 

Catfish, Amazon Arapaima, Redtail Catfish, 

Siamese Carp and more. All fishing 

equipment is provided to novices and 

experts who would like to try their hand 

at reeling one in. Fishing Park Samui is 

a unique venue offering an experience 

unlike any other on Koh Samui. 66/16 

Moo 2, Namuang, +66 (0) 61 419 1414, 

fishingparksamui.com 

FRESHLY CAUGHT FARE 

With an already well-established 

reputation on Koh Samui, the 

owners of the ever-popular Italian 

restaurant Pepenero decided in March 

2017 to open a second location, 

focusing on fresh seafood cooked 

in a Mediterranean style. Salefino 

(meaning fine salt) has established itself 

as a worthy follow-up to Pepenero 

with its breezy seaside location and 

unparallelled Mediterranean flair. The 

fresh, never frozen, seafood is sourced 

directly from local fishmongers several 

times throughout the day providing 

patrons true deliciousness. Though 

there are a handful of Italian options 

available on Koh Samui, none have 

quite nailed the true essence of Italian 

seafood, that is, until Salefino came 

along to fill that need. A traditional 

Spaghetti alle Vongole paired with 

a juicy Italian wine, and the gentle 

lapping of waves from the Gulf of 

Thailand at your feet makes for a 

perfect afternoon or evening. Opens 

Monday-Saturday 6pm-10pm, 300 

metres before Big Buddha, Bangrak, 

+66 (0) 91 825 2190, salefinosamui.com 

DIY GOURMET 

When looking to prepare a delicious meal while on a resort island, tourists 

and locals alike can go to Merchant Gourmet who provides high-quality 

essentials. Gourmet food options on Koh Samui continue to grow each 

year, and Merchant Gourmet has become a go-to food provider in Lamai 

town. They specialise in meats, steaks, tomahawk cuts, lamb to seafood 

like Canadian lobsters, to cheeses and home-made ice cream. Though the 

shop is located in Lamai in the southeast corner of the island, visitors come 

from all areas to purchase the imported quality products. Specialty meats 

and cheeses typically purchased abroad are found in the shining display 

cases of Merchant Gourmet. The shop offers different cuts and size options, 

happily tailoring to small or large portions, based on requests. Opens Monday 

-Saturday 9am-6pm, 127/8 Moo 4, Maret, Lamai, +66 (0) 88 857 5563, 

merchantgourmetsamui.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

THAILAND 

PHUKET 

SPOTLIGHT 

Oceans For All 

There’s no overlooking the 

mounting support for 

environmental awareness 

and conservation in Thailand. 

Many resorts, restaurants, and 

other businesses are boasting 

about their paper straws, 

water conservation practices, 

and composting and recycling 

programmes. Every little bit helps, 

however, the majority of these 

efforts are just “green washing” 

or making a big deal of a small 

effort for marketing purposes. 

Thankfully there are 

organisations whose efforts are 

geared towards making tangible, 

substantial, and lasting positive 

impacts. Based in Boat Lagoon 

Marina in Phuket, Oceans For All 

is a non-profit organisation that 

has made it its mission to bring 

about these changes. They are 

implementing a mutli-faceted 

approach beginning with the crucial 

education of the youth about the 

big problems that plague marine 

environments such as overfishing, 

climate change, pollution, and 

tourism impacts. 

Oceans For All is keenly aware 

that to acknowledge these issues 

and bring about change, they 

must collaborate and integrate 

with Phuket’s tourism industry. 

Developing solutions that reward 

participation economically are 

crucial while evolving Phuket’s 

reputation to be one which 

treasures and protects the marine 

environment it depends on so 

heavily. oceansforallfoundation.org, 

+66 (0) 92 197 9338 

A WELL-CRAFTED CAFÉ 

Located in Cherngtalay in the Laguna 

Phuket area, Project Artisan is a recent 

addition to the burgeoning café scene 

on the island. 

The idea of Project Artisan was 

born out of inspiration to create 

a community-oriented place that 

represented the diversity of modern 

Thailand as well as the local expat 

community. It is partly a bohemianstyle 

café (think Canggu, Bali) with 

luscious garden seating offering up 

a tantalising selection of breakfast 

options like smoothie bowls and 

Brussels-style waffles. Veggie-lovers 

will find many creative plates such as a 

poached-pear salad, quinoa and roasted 

pumpkin salad, as well as black bean 

and red rice vegan burgers. 

As the name suggests, another 

facet of Project Artisan is to foster a 

creative atmosphere. The walls are 

adorned with huge paintings and 

creative spaces are bustling with activity. 

With a strong focus on art and local 

crafts visitors can learn everything from 

the secrets of music therapy to the 

ancient and holistic benefits of proper 

breathing techniques. Come for the 

food, stay for the drinks, and enjoy the 

atmosphere. 53/17 Moo 6, Cherngtalay, 

Thalang, +66 (0) 93 790 9911 

TANDOORI NIGHTS 

Everything about this non-descript Indian eatery is 

unassuming: the name, the location on the quiet end 

of a strip mall on a busy street, and if you changed the 

name on the front of the menu it could fit most Indian 

restaurants. However, this place stands out where it 

counts most – the flavour. 

Who knows what kind of culinary magician they 

have back there in the kitchen, but he deserves a 

raise. Some of the garden-variety dishes such as butter 

chicken, jalfrezy, and vindaloo curry exhibit flavours 

with surprising depth. The usual tandoori chicken 

could simply not be improved; it’s moist and tender, 

the rich smoky-spiced-flavour somehow permeates 

the meat through and through. 

If there is one dish to not be missed, it is the eggplant 

masala. Take it is a personal challenge to find a better 

one. The wide variety of fresh spices like cardamom, 

ginger, and turmeric are perfectly and delicately balanced 

and blend seamlessly with the soft-but-not-mushy 

eggplant. It’s the kind of meal that will make your eyes roll 

back in your head. 5/32 Fisherman Way Business Garden, 

Wiset Road, Rawai, +66 (0) 89 652 9265 

ALL HANDS ON DECK 

Attention all sailing enthusiasts! It’s time to batten down the 

hatches and get all hands on deck because the Cape Panwa 

Hotel Phuket Raceweek is right around the corner. 

Coming into its 16th year, the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket 

Raceweek is comprised of four days of world-class yacht racing 

and of course, the four nights of obligatory beachside parties. 

Run over six or more classes including IRC, multihull, charter 

and one-design classes – Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 

has gained a reputation for its competitive racing and moderate 

courses around islands for less experienced racers. 

phuketraceweek.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

THAILAND 

PHUKET 

SPOTLIGHT 

Surf 

House 

Phuket 

The waves come and go, but at 

the Surf House Phuket the surf 

is always up! 

With locations in both Kata 

Beach and Patong Beach, the 

Surf House gives you and your 

friends and family a way to 

test your skills on the flow rider. 

The flow rider shoots a wide, 

shallow sheet of water over an 

inclined, padded base. Although 

often referred to as surfing, 

it’s a closer relative to wake 

boarding in style and equipment. 

Regardless, it’s super fun and 

almost anyone can try it. 

The Kata Beach Surf House 

is just across the street from 

the sand and is an ideal 

location for catching the sunset 

with a happy hour drink, 

ordering up something tasty 

from their restaurant, and 

working on your cutbacks and 

180’s. The Patong Surf House 

is complemented by a complex 

with a bar, restaurant, surf 

shop, as well as indoor dining 

with a co-working space. 

Opens everyday from 9.30am 

to midnight, 4 Soi Pakbang, 

Karon, Mueang, Phuket, 

surfhousephuket.com 

PURE VEGAN HEAVEN 

Adhering to veganism where you don’t 

consume nor use any foods or products 

derived from animals can be challenging. 

Luckily we have restaurants like Pure Vegan 

Heaven that eases that challenge a bit. 

Nestled among the Muay Thai camps, 

tattoo shops, and barbecue joints 

lining Soi Ta-ied, Pure Vegan is armed 

with a well-rounded menu offering up 

appetizers, options for every meal of the 

day, and a long list of fresh juices and 

other hot and cold creations. 

Omnivores might be dissuaded by 

the vegan concept assuming that the 

food is not as hearty or flavourful but 

alas, here’s a little eatery that busts those 

myths. The portions are oversized, prices 

quite reasonable, and the flavours are 

rich and super healthy. 

The smoky bbq bowl can be 

vouched for and is loaded with 

roasted sweet potatoes, bbq jackfruit, 

lettuce, pico de gallo, probiotic kimchi, 

crispy shallots, and topped with a 

raw turmeric chia dressing. A perfect 

complement is the Ayurveda turmeric 

latte which is even better than it 

sounds. You won’t miss the meat. 

10/120 Moo 5, Soi Ta-ied, Chalong, 

Mueang, Phuket, +66 (0) 64 014 4068 

BREATH-TAKING PHROMTHEP CAPE 

Despite the fact that several breath-taking viewpoints can be 

found on Phuket, many would consider Phromthep Cape the 

crowning jewel. 

Situated at the very southern tip of the island, Phromthep 

Cape is a vividly picturesque vantage point that looks down along 

a rocky peninsula, which points out across the blue expanse of the 

Andaman Sea. A nearby island has a small Buddhist temple empty 

except for a few monks who reside there. The outlines of islands 

far offshore are visible on clear days. 

The viewpoint itself dominated the hilltop with a shrine 

dedicated to elephants and a small lighthouse that houses a 

maritime museum. Don’t expect to get this gem all to yourself 

as it is a planned stop on just about every tour itinerary. There 

are a variety of shops peddling the usual souvenirs and a hillside 

restaurant whose food and prices are both pretty good. 

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HAPPENINGS 

THAILAND 

CHIANG MAI / PATTAYA 

MIXED FEASTS 

For the past 16 years, Chef John Lee 

has been offering enticing Mexican 

comfort food at two branches of Salsa 

Kitchen in Chiang Mai. With his wife 

Latawan by his side, the power couple 

opened Feast Society late last year, 

which became a playground for John 

to experiment and explore, extending 

beyond his Mexican repertoire. The 

menu is rustic home cooking, influenced 

by Mediterranean cuisine with a dabble 

of Middle Eastern and the occasional 

appearance of kimchi. What brings 

it all together is John’s signature 

sourdough bread, which is charred and 

piled on to just about every dish, a 

WEAVING A BUZZ 

Don’t be fooled by the industrial, nondescript exterior. 

Weave Artisan Society is all the buzz about Chiang Mai. 

This creative hub was formed by a group of diverse and 

international friends and echoes their love of craft heritage 

while inviting it into a contemporary and dramatic space 

(that was formerly an ice factory). Set in the heart of 

Wualai, a historic community of silversmiths, Weave is part 

artisan studio and part performance space, with an in-house 

flower shop and barista featuring carefully selected 

local coffee. Julian Huang, one of the founders, speaks 

passionately about how he imagined a centre to showcase 

and tell stories of the many skilled artisans scattered 

throughout Chiang Mai. As a visitor, the remoteness of 

these craftsmen impedes exploration, but Weave offers 

the opportunity to visit a living community of artisans, all 

conveniently under one roof. Their concept store will surely 

leave you a few pennies poorer, but all in the name of 

supporting local makers! weaveartisansociety.com 

reflection of how John himself likes 

to eat: fork in one hand and bread in 

the other. He speaks so lovingly of his 

customised oven that he retro-fitted 

for bread making that you wonder if 

his wife is jealous! He prides himself 

on making absolutely everything from 

scratch – from sauces, to curing meats, 

breadmaking, pickling and even cheesemaking. 

Excellent offerings for vegans 

and carnivores alike. Noon-11pm, daily, 

facebook.com/Feast-Society-by-Salsa- 

Kitchen-610992249315943/ 

Sriphoom Road Soi 1, Mueang, Chiang Mai, 

+66 (0) 99 376 4400 

SPOTLIGHT 

Time with Adorable 

Animals 

Get yourself ready to have a fun day in another 

one of Pattaya’s popular attractions. Located on 

the Pattaya-Rayong Road, Pattaya Sheep Farm 

is a perfect destination for family or a group of 

friends. The farm has four main zones to cater 

to all creature preferences. Animal lovers should 

not miss the Pet Farm where you’ll be greeted 

with endearing animals such as alpacas, sika deer, 

rabbits, and sheep that wander freely in the green 

field, surely the highlight on the farm. You can feed 

the sheep and other animals too. 

For an extra treat, head to Bird Land where 

you can see many kinds of birds up close. And the 

Animal Show will impress you with their talents. 

For the perfect photo, you will also want to stop by 

the Town of Fairy Tales for group shots or selfies. 

Spare a day and come for a good time here. 73/8 

Moo 3 Nong Plalai, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, 

+66 (0) 92 321 6718, pattayasheepfarm.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

HONG KONG / SINGAPORE MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR 

SPOTLIGHT 

Gordon’s At The Peak 

Fish & Chips, Marrow Fat Peas and Curry Sauce 

– these are the quintessential British favourites 

that await diners at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread 

Street Kitchen & Bar at the Peak Galleria in Hong 

Kong. Offering Hong Kong diners and global 

travellers an authentic British dining experience 

at The Peak, the restaurant introduces a whole 

new dimension to destination dining. 

With a large open space and urban English 

feel, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar serves a 

selection of meticulously prepared British 

favourites designed for sharing with family 

and friends. The menu features signature and 

new additions including flatbreads, Foie Gras 

Ballantine and the appetising seasoned Smoked 

Steak Tartare, paired with crispy home-made 

tacos. Opens Monday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm, 

Shop G02, G/F, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, Hong 

Kong, diningconcepts.com/restaurants/Bread- 

Street-Kitchen 

SPOTLIGHT 

Caddy 

Concierge 

As a leading creator of exclusive experiences, 

Hilton Kuala Lumpur has introduced a 

programme specifically curated for golfers. 

The Caddy Concierge, a one-stop contact to all 

things golf, takes care of all the necessary 

booking arrangements according to guests’ 

schedules and preferences. The service also 

entails a private chauffeur service and massage 

therapies at the hotel’s spa. 

The programme not only handles the 

scheduling of training slots, coaching sessions 

and games but also offers guests the opportunity 

to tee off at the city’s best golf clubs, such as the 

TPC Kuala Lumpur, which is a mere 15 minutes 

away from the property. Each golf getaway 

package will be curated to suit guests’ requests 

upon their arrival. For bookings, email kualalumpur@hilton.com, 

life.hiltonkl.com. 

RUN WILD 

Get closer to nature without leaving the city at the Southern 

Ridges. Spread over 10km of green and open spaces, this 

network of scenic ridges and pathways boast some of the 

best panoramic views of the city, harbour and the Southern 

Islands. A trek along the Southern Ridges brings visitors to 

five other parks – Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, 

HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and the Labrador Nature Reserve. 

As part of the journey, travellers cross bridges through 

the Adinandra Belukar, a distinct secondary forest, and can 

observe a variety of birds. Henderson Waves is another 

highlight of the walk. Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge, 

it’s a marvel during nightfall when it’s illuminated with LED 

lights. Here, trekkers can also enjoy panoramic views of lush 

greenery and the sights and sounds of wildlife. Henderson 

Road, Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Singapore 

TRUE SINGAPOREAN TZE CHAR 

Visitors wanting to experience some 

authentic Singaporean tze char (street food) 

should pay a visit to New Ubin Zhongshan 

Park, located within the vibrant Balestier 

commune. The new outlet from the 

home-grown restaurant chain, New Ubin 

Group, serves up a variety of signature 

appetisers and wok-kissed classics, which 

will surely tantalise tastebuds. 

The 150-seat restaurant can be 

found within the four-star Ramada by 

Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park. 

Top picks on the menu include the Foie 

Gras Egg Special, which is a decadent 

spin on the traditional Singaporean 

breakfast of soft-boiled eggs, with chunks 

of foie gras and sprinkling of truffle salt. 

Also not to be overlooked is the Boss 

Bee Hoon, a three-ingredient family 

recipe that truly brings out the 

flavours and aroma of stir-frying. 

Opens daily from 12am to 3pm; 

6.30pm to 10.30pm, 16 Ah 

Hood Road, Singapore 

newubinseafood.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

CAMBODIA / LAOS PHNOM PENH / VIENTIANE VIETNAM 

NHA TRANG 

FOR A GOOD CAUSE 

A social enterprise operated by nongovernmental 

organisation, the Tree 

Alliance, this restaurant trains and 

employs former street children and 

marginalised youth in a variety of 

sectors such as hospitality and F&B. 

Friends the Restaurant is located 

near the National Museum and has 

been serving up creative tapas and 

good vibes since 2001. 

The vibrant and colourful 

training restaurant specialises in 

shared plates of creative cuisine 

with influences from across the 

globe along with refreshing cocktails 

and beverages. Diners can not only 

experience the best of Cambodian 

cuisine here but also enjoy some of 

its art forms thanks to the restaurant’s 

ongoing collaboration with culture 

enterprise, Cambodian Living Arts. 

Opens daily, 11am to 11pm, 215, 

St 13, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 

tree-alliance.org 

ACCESSIBLE STREET FOOD 

No trip to Cambodia would be complete without a sampling of local 

street food. Mr. Mab 123 aims to cater to the demands of visitors 

by making Khmer street food more accessible. Operated by expert 

chefs and caterers, this restaurant and bar not only serves classic local 

dishes but also an extensive variety of bites from Asia as well as Europe. 

A perfect place to not only savour Cambodian cuisine, the 

eatery is also an ideal place to kick back and relax with some 

refreshing beverages. Mr. Mab 123’s drinks menu includes a wide 

selection of beers, cocktails as well as rum and whiskey flights. 

If you’re visiting Phnom Penh and want to experience a slice of 

Cambodian life, then this place will undoubtedly satisfy your 

craving. Opens 11am-11pm daily, 69, Street 123, Chomkamorn, 

Phnom Penh, mrmab.com 

SPOTLIGHT 

Nha Trang 

Noodles 

With a coastline of over 3,000km, 

Vietnam has a sea that is a vital 

part of daily life. Nowhere is it 

more evident than the city of 

Nha Trang on the south central 

coast of Vietnam. Blessed with 

a beautiful bay, Nha Trang 

enjoys some of the most pristine 

beaches and an abundant bounty 

of sea life from which tourism 

and fishing play relevant roles. 

This is most obvious in 

the culinary offerings where 

fish is prominent. While the 

entire country features 

vermicelli noodles and 

their respective protein of 

either pork or beef, in Nha 

Trang, fish takes centre stage 

with dishes like Bun Ca and Banh 

Canh Cha Ca. Bun is rice vermicelli 

(bun) and fish (ca), while banh 

canh is a thicker rice noodle 

similar to Japanese udon as a 

complementary noodle to the dish 

of Banh Canh Cha Ca (Vietnamese 

udon with grilled fish). 

These dishes may not be served 

in too many dining establishments 

in the rest of the country, so it is 

here in Nha Trang that it should 

be enjoyed. Chopsticks may be 

the more popular choice but in 

Nha Trang, to eat banh canh cha 

ca, people use a spoon instead for 

more delicious slurping. This can 

be enjoyed at eateries dotting the 

city or a food stall at the market. 

For a bowl of Bun Ca, visit 

Xom Moi market at Vo Tru Street 

corner where it’s guaranteed goodness since 

this food stall has been in business for over two 

decades. It will be a tasty bowl priced at around 

20,000 VND per bowl, that’s less than 1 USD! Open 

daily from 1pm-7pm. 

Nocturnal snackers wishing for thicker noodles 

can go to Banh Canh Ba Thu 

at 55 Yersin Street or Dam 

market at night at Hai Ba 

Trung Street, from 5pm- 

3am. Again, that bowl 

will set you back 

around 1 USD. 

SPOTLIGHT 

Vientiane Memories 

Make a souvenir more than just 

a keepsake when you use it for 

home décor and reminder of an 

adventure on the road. When 

in the Lao capital of Vientiane, 

visit FranMuan at Sihom Café 

for travel mementoes with 

their great stories to share 

back home. FranMuan is a 

local brand for Lao handicrafts 

made by underprivileged and 

handicapped Lao women across 

the country. At the corner of a 

high-ceiling and stylish café, 

you’ll be enticed by displays of 

indigo plate mats and napkins, 

beautiful wooden mugs and 

spoons and more. “FranMuan” 

comes from two different terms – 

Fran or Frangipani (Plumeria); 

Lao national flower, and “Muan” 

which means “fun” in the Lao 

language. Handicrafts by Lao 

women and the handicapped 

(who fantastically mastered 

their craftsmanship) are very 

unique, liberated and delicate. 

Appreciating the texture and 

uniqueness of each handiwork 

leads to supporting Lao women’s 

lives. At home, pieces of plate 

mat with blue, red and yellow 

strips could bring back good 

memories of hiking in Northern 

Laos and savouring heartwarming 

chicken soup made by Lahu 

woman. facebook.com/franmuanlaos 

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HAPPENINGS 

MALDIVES / INDIA 

MALDIVES / MUMBAI 

MYANMAR 

YANGON 

SPOTLIGHT 

Autonomous Eats 

& Drinks 

SPOTLIGHT 

Ithaafushi Heaven 

The latest design-forward and ultra-luxury 

property in the Maldives is the Waldorf 

Astoria Hotels & Resorts, located in the heart 

of the South Malé Atoll at Ithaafushi Island. 

The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi 

debuted their all-villa resort in July, 

encompassing three private islands. 

The property will offer a sophisticated 

and serene retreat just 30 minutes from 

Malé International Airport, reachable with 

the resort’s private yacht. The resort boasts 

122 luxuriously appointed villas, each with 

its own pool and uninterrupted 

views of the Indian Ocean in its own 

private enclave. Reef, beach and 

overwater villas will open onto an 

indoor and outdoor deck featuring a 

swinging daybed, dining gazebo, an 

infinity pool, in-water lounge and 

an outdoor shower. 

The Waldorf Astoria Spa 

comprises ten idyllic overwater 

and garden treatment villas, and 

an extensive menu of treatments 

with Asian-inspired therapies for 

relaxation and rebalance. Families 

can enjoy The Waldorf Astoria Young 

Discovery Park, a water park for 

young guests, and the Lagoon Pool, 

ideal for families looking to enjoy a 

variety of activities with ease. 

To celebrate the hotel’s opening, 

Hilton Honors members will earn an 

additional 5,000 Points per stay of 

three nights or more, for bookings 

from July to September 2019. 

waldorfastoriamaldives.com, 

+960 4 000300 

Created by PUN + PROJECTS in 

2014, Port Autonomy has had 

many incarnations since it first 

opening in Lanthit Jetty, from 

a verdant garden on Kabar Aye 

Pagoda Road to its highly 

anticipated dining pop-ups at 

Yangon Zay. 

The legendary Port Autonomy 

is now back in Yangon. In 

collaboration with 57 Below, 

Port Autonomy can be found at 

the former Union Bar and Grill 

building on 42 Strand Road, 

Botahtaung Township. 

Bigger and better than ever, 

Port Autonomy will be bringing 

exciting brunches, live DJ sets, 

signature cocktails and an Asian 

fusion menu along with Mexican 

and Western influences. From 

the King George of Cuba 

sandwich, made with Korean 

dijonnaise and gochujang, to 

Charred Kimchi Quesadilla, 

and Rainbow Chopped Tea Leaf 

Salad to Rare Australian Sirloin 

“Not A Steak Sandwich”, the 

newly-revamped bar provides 

refreshing and potent cocktails 

to cool you off at this distinctive 

open-air bistro. 11am-11pm, 42 

Strand Rd, beside the Red Cross 

Myanmar building, Botahtaung 

Township, Yangon, +95 (0) 1 392 263 

DANCING IN THE RAIN 

Mumbai’s monsoon is meant to be enjoyed thoroughly, which means stepping 

outside and getting drenched in the downpour! The best place to do this is 

at Marine Drive, a 3.6km seaside boulevard in South Mumbai flanked by Art 

Deco buildings on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Walk along the 

promenade from Girgaon Chowpatty all the way down to what’s called Land’s 

End (near NCPA theatre). Grab a bhutta (roasted corn on the cob sprinkled 

with salt, chilli powder, and lime juice) and get soaked as the waves crash over 

the stone parapet onto the promenade. In the evenings, as the streetlights 

come on, the drive is cast in the golden glow of the “Queen’s Necklace”. 

Other places in the city to enjoy the monsoon are Worli Sea Face and Bandra 

Bandstand; the latter has the added advantage of a fantastic view of the 

Bandra-Worli Sea Link, an iconic cable-stayed bridge that connects South 

Mumbai to the suburbs. 

DAY TRIPPING 

As monsoon sets in, almost every Mumbaiite plans a day trip to Lonavala, 

a popular hill station in the Western Ghats that is less than 2 hours’ drive 

from the city. Whizz on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and follow the 

signs for Lonavala. The hill station is surrounded by verdant hills dotted 

with waterfalls in the monsoons. There are plenty of hiking opportunities 

here such as to Rajmachi Point, Lohagad Fort, and Duke’s Nose. Then head 

over to the Bushi Dam waterfall to join monsoon revellers. Next stop is 

Karla Caves, a complex of Buddhist cave shrines that date to 3rd century 

BC. Don’t forget to buy a packet of Lonavala chikki, a candy made with 

jaggery & peanuts from several shops in and en route Lonavala. 

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115

BANGKOK AIRWAYS NEWS 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS RECEIVES 

AWARD AS MOST PUNCTUAL AIRLINE 

Bangkok Airways is the only Thai 

carrier that ranks in the Top 20 airlines 

– based on its On-Time Performance 

(OTP) of 87.16 per cent in 2018. In 

addition to ranking fifth overall 

in an impressive leap from 32nd 

place in 2017, the airline is also 

ranked second among airlines in 

the Asia Pacific region. This 

recognition means a great deal 

and encouragement for everyone at 

Bangkok Airways. With this recognition, 

the goal continues to maintain 

quality on punctuality performances 

with the highest safety standards. 

OAG is the world’s leading 

provider of annual travel data and 

insight ranking of OTP for the 

world’s largest airlines and airports. 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์สเป็นสายการบิน 

เดียวของประเทศไทยที่ติดอันดับท็อป 20 

ด้านความตรงต่อเวลา จากการจัดอันดับ 

ของสายการบินจากทั่วโลก (Top 20 

Airlines by On-Time Performance) จาก 

โอเอจี (OAG) ด้วยสถิติความตรงต่อเวลา 

87.16% ในปี 2561 เป็นอันดับที่ 2 ใน 

ภูมิภาคเอเชียแปซิฟิก และเป็นอันดับที่ 5 

ของโลก เลื่อนขึ้นมาจากอันดับที่ 32 ของ 

โลก ในปี 2560 ทั้งนี้ สายการบินฯ ไม่เพียง 

แต่ให้ความสำคัญในระดับความตรงต่อ 

เวลา (On-Time Performance: OTP) 

เท่านั้น แต่ยังคงมุ่งมั่นปฏิบัติตามขั้นตอน 

เพื่อให้เกิดความตรงต่อเวลาอย่างแท้จริง 

โอเอจี (OAG) เป็นบริษัทชั้นนำในการ 

วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้านอุตสาหกรรมการบิน 

ระดับโลก ที่เปิดเผยข้อมูลรายงานเกี่ยวกับ 

สถิติความตรงต่อเวลาของสายการบินเเละ 

ท่าอากาศยานทั่วโลกเป็นประจำทุกปี 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS WINS “TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS – 

REGIONAL AIRLINE ASIA 2019” FROM TRIPADVISOR 

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited 

has been awarded the “Travelers’ Choice 

Awards – Regional Airline Asia 2019” by 

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. 

TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 

are based on reviews by global travellers 

that focus on service, quality and value. 

TripAdvisor, through using an algorithm, 

accounts for the quantity and quality 

of airline reviews and ratings over a 

12-month period (January - December 

2018) to determine the award recipients. 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS 

AWARDED SUPERBRANDS 

THAILAND 2018 

Bangkok Airways President Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong- 

Osoth (left) recently received the Superbrands Thailand 

2018 Award from Mr. Preecha Kaenprom, Country 

Director, Superbrands Thailand (right). The award 

presentation took place at the airline headquarters. 

The award bestows a distinguished accolade to 

organisations with the strongest brands in Thailand. Thai 

consumers, marketers and journalists give their votes and 

final results are determined by the Superbrands council of 

judges from over 500 leading organisations in Thailand. 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส โดย นายพุฒิพงศ์ ปราสาททองโอสถ 

กรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ (ซ้าย) รับมอบรางวัลสุดยอดแบรนด์ 

แห่งปี 2561 จาก นายปรีชา แก่นพรม ผู้อำนวยการซุปเปอร์แบรนด์ 

ประเทศไทย (ขวา) ณ สำนักงานใหญ่ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

รางวัลสุดยอดแบรนด์แห่งปี 2561 ถือเป็นรางวัลทรงเกียรติ 

สำหรับองค์กรที่มีความเป็นเลิศในการสร้างแบรนด์ให้แข็งแกร่งเป็นที่ 

ยอมรับในระดับสากล ซึ่งได้รับการโหวตจากผู้บริโภค ผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ 

ด้านการตลาด สื่อมวลชน และได้รับคะแนนโหวตสูงสุดจากคณะ 

กรรมการอิสระจากองค์กรชั้นนำกว่า 500 แห่งทั่วประเทศไทย 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส ได้รับรางวัล 

“ทราเวลเลอร์ส ช้อยส์ แอร์ไลน์ อวอร์ดส์ – 

สายการบินยอดเยี่ยมในภูมิภาคเอเชีย ประจำปี 

2562” จากทริปแอดไวเซอร์ (TripAdvisor) 

เว็บไซต์ด้านการท่องเที่ยวชั้นนำของโลกที่มีการ 

จัดอันดับความพึงพอใจในการใช้บริการสายการบิน 

ทั่วโลกตลอดระยะเวลา 12 เดือน (มกราคม - 

ธันวาคม 2561) การรีวิวและคะแนนที่ได้รับล้วน 

แสดงถึงคุณภาพและความโดดเด่นในการให้ 

บริการของสายการบินที่ลูกค้าชื่นชอบ ซึ่งเป็น 

ส่วนสำคัญที่ทำให้นักเดินทางมีความเชื่อมั่นและ 

เลือกใช้บริการกับสายการบินฯ 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE 

FIRST QUARTER OF 2019 TOTAL REVENUE 7,789.9 MILLION BAHT; 

NET PROFIT 510.8 MILLION BAHT 

Bangkok Airways Public Company 

Limited announces its operating 

results for the first quarter of 

2019 which has achieved a total 

revenue amounting to 7,789.9 

million baht. The net profit was 

reported at 510.8 million baht. 

Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong- 

Osoth, President of Bangkok 

Airways Public Company Limited 

commented that, “In the first 

quarter, total revenue of the company 

was 7,789.9 million baht. The net 

profit was reported at the amount 

of 510.8 million baht in which the 

profit attributable to the equity 

holder of the company was 504.3 

million baht. Earnings per share 

equal to 0.24 baht. The total 

number of passengers in the first 

quarter of 2019 was 1.73 million 

passengers and the passenger 

load factor was at 74.6 per cent. 

For this quarter, the majority of 

passengers were from point-ofsale 

in Europe at 25 per cent, in 

Thailand at 23 per cent and in 

Asia, excluding Thailand, at 20 

per cent respectively.” 

“In February, the Civil Aviation 

Authority of Thailand approved 

the renewal of the company’s 

Airport Operator License (AOL); 

the license is valid for 10 years. In 

March 2019, Bangkok Air Aviation 

Training Center Company Limited 

(BATC), a subsidiary of Bangkok 

Airways Public Company Limited 

signed a partnership agreement 

with International Air Transport 

Association (IATA) on the 

establishment of IATA Regional 

Aviation Training Partner in Bangkok. 

Additionally, the company has 

joined hands with BTS Group 

Holding Public Company Limited 

and Sino-Thai Engineering & 

Construction Public Company 

Limited, submitting the proposal 

under the name of “BBS Joint 

Venture” for the bidding of U-Tapao 

International Airport and Eastern 

Aviation City Development project 

to the Royal Thai Navy, which is 

under the public private partnership.” 

In the first quarter of 2019, 

Bangkok Airways launched new 

non-stop flight services between 

Bangkok-Cam Ranh (Vietnam) 

with 4 flights per week and 

Chiang Mai-Krabi (one way) with 

3 flights per week. Additionally, 

the airline increased its flight 

frequency on various routes such 

as Bangkok-Danang (Vietnam) 

route from 7 flights per week to 

14 flights per week, Bangkok- 

Mandalay (Myanmar) from 11 

flights per week to 14 flights per 

week to facilitate its passengers 

and code-share partners,” 

Mr. Puttipong confirmed. 

นายพุฒิพงศ์ ปราสาททองโอสถ กรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ 

บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน) เปิดเผยว่า “ผลการ 

ดำเนินงานในไตรมาสที่ 1 ของปี 2562 บริษัทฯ มีรายได้รวม 

7,789.9 ล้านบาท มีกำไรสุทธิเท่ากับ 510.8 ล้านบาท โดย 

เป็นกำไรสุทธิที่เป็นส่วนของผู้ถือหุ้นของบริษัทฯ เท่ากับ 504.3 

ล้านบาท กำไรต่อหุ้นเท่ากับ 0.24 บาทต่อหุ้น มีจำนวนผู้ 

โดยสารรวม 1.73 ล้านคน และมีอัตราส่วนการขนส่งผู้โดยสาร 

เฉลี่ย (Load Factor) ร้อยละ 74.6 ซึ่งสัดส่วนผู้โดยสารจากจุด 

จำหน่ายบัตรโดยสาร (Point-of-Sale) 3 อันดับแรก มาจาก 

ภูมิภาคยุโรปร้อยละ 25.0 ในประเทศไทยร้อยละ 23.0 และใน 

ภูมิภาคเอเชียไม่รวมประเทศไทยร้อยละ 20.0” 

“ในเดือนกุมภาพันธ์ที่ผ่านมา บริษัทฯ ได้รับการต่อใบอนุญาต 

ประกอบกิจการค้าขายในการเดินอากาศ (Airport Operator 

License หรือ AOL) จากสำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่ง 

ประเทศไทย โดยใบอนุญาตมีอายุ 10 ปี และในเดือนมีนาคม บริษัท 

บางกอกแอร์ เอวิเอชั่น เทรนนิ่ง เซ็นเตอร์ จ ำกัด ซึ่งเป็นบริษัทในเครือ 

ได้ลงนามสัญญากับสมาคมขนส่งทางอากาศระหว่างประเทศ 

(IATA) เพื่อจัดตั้งศูนย์ฝึกอบรมด้านการบินของ IATA ระดับภูมิภาค 

และนอกจากนี ้บริษัทฯ ได้ร่วมกับ บริษัท บีทีเอส กรุ๊ป โฮลดิ้งส์ 

จำกัด (มหาชน) และ บริษัท ซิโน-ไทย เอ็นจิเนียริ่ง แอนด์ คอน 

สตรัคชั่น จำกัด (มหาชน) ในนามของ “กิจการร่วมค้าบีบีเอส” 

ในการยื่นข้อเสนอเข้าร่วมลงทุนในโครงการพัฒนาสนามบิน 

อู่ตะเภาและเมืองการบินภาคตะวันออกต่อกองทัพเรือ” 

“สำหรับการขยายเส้นทางบินและการเพิ่มเที่ยวบินของ 

บริษัทฯ ในไตรมาสแรกปี 2562 บริษัทฯ ได้เปิดให้บริการเส้น 

ทางบินใหม่ระหว่างกรุงเทพฯ-คัมรัน (เวียดนาม) เมื่อเดือน 

มกราคมที่ผ่านมา โดยให้บริการสัปดาห์ละ 4 เที่ยวบิน ด้วย 

เครื่องบินแบบแอร์บัส เอ319 ขนาด 144 ที่นั่ง และเส้นทาง 

เชียงใหม่-กระบี่ (เที่ยวเดียว) ให้บริการ 3 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์ 

ด้วยเครื่องบินแบบแอร์บัส เอ319 ขนาด 144 ที่นั่ง ในเดือน 

มีนาคม และได้เพิ่มความถี่ของเที่ยวบินในเส้นทางบินระหว่าง 

ประเทศที่ได้รับความนิยม ได้แก่ กรุงเทพฯ-ดานัง (เวียดนาม) 

จากสัปดาห์ละ 7 เที่ยวบิน เพิ่มเป็นสัปดาห์ละ 14 เที่ยวบิน 

กรุงเทพฯ-มัณฑะเลย์ (เมียนมาร์) จากสัปดาห์ละ 11 เที่ยวบิน 

เพิ่มเป็นสัปดาห์ละ 14 เที่ยวบิน เพื่ออำนวยความสะดวกให้แก่ 

ผู้โดยสารและสายการบินพันธมิตร” นายพุฒิพงศ์กล่าวปิดท้าย 

116 117


BANGKOK AIRWAYS WELCOMES ITS LATEST ATR 72-600 AIRCRAFT 

Recently, Bangkok Airways led by 

Air Marshall Dechit Chareonwong, 

Vice President of Flight Operations 

(3th from right) together with 

airline pilots welcomed a brandnew 

ATR 72-600 aircraft at 

Suvarnabhumi Airport. 

The new ATR 72-600 was 

delivered from the ATR manufacturer 

in Toulouse, France. This new 

generation ATR-600 is equipped 

with a state-of-the-art, full-glass 

cockpit monitoring and control 

systems. It also features high 

comfort layout seating for 70 

passengers with larger overhead 

bins to enhance travel convenience 

and satisfaction. The recently 

delivered ATR 72-600 will be 

part of added services on domestic 

flights such as Sukhothai, Trat, 

Lampang, Samui (Surat Thani), 

Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai (Songkhla). 

Currently, the Bangkok Airways 

fleet consists of 40 aircrafts; 2 

ATR72-500s, 13 ATR72-600s, 

16 A319s, and 9 A320s. 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส นำโดย 

กัปตัน พล.อ.ท. เดชิศร์ เจริญวงศ์ รองกรรมการ 

ผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ ฝ่ายปฏิบัติการบิน (ที่ 3 จากขวา) 

และผู้บริหารของสายการบินฯ ร่วมกับทีมนักบิน ให้การ 

ต้อนรับเครื่องบินแบบเอทีอาร์ รุ่น 72-600 ลำล่าสุด 

ณ ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ 

เครื่องบินโดยสารแบบเอทีอาร์ รุ่น 72-600 ลำนี้ 

มาจากโรงงานเอทีอาร์ เมืองตูลูส ประเทศฝรั่งเศส 

ประกอบไปด้วยที่นั่งจำนวน 70 ที่นั่ง มีระบบควบคุม 

การบินที่มีความทันสมัยซึ่งแสดงผลเป็นระบบดิจิตัล 

ทั้งหมด มีที่นั่งโดยสารที่กว้างขวางสะดวกสบาย 

และช่องใส่สัมภาระเหนือศีรษะที่มีขนาดใหญ่ขึ้นกว่าเดิม 

โดยเครื่องบินเอทีอาร์รุ่น 72-600 ลำใหม่นี้จะให้ 

บริการสำหรับเส้นทางบินในประเทศของบางกอก 

แอร์เวย์ส อาทิ สุโขทัย ตราด ลำปาง สมุย (จังหวัด 

สุราษฎร์ธานี) ภูเก็ต กระบี่ และหาดใหญ่ (จังหวัด 

สงขลา) เป็นต้น 

ปัจจุบัน สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์สมีเครื่องบิน 

ประจำฝูงบินทั้งหมด 40 ลำ ประกอบไปด้วยเครื่องบิน 

แบบเอทีอาร์ 72-500 จำนวน 2 ลำ เอทีอาร์ 72-600 

จำนวน 13 ลำ แอร์บัส เอ 319 จำนวน 16 ลำ และ 

แอร์บัส เอ 320 จำนวน 9 ลำ 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS CONGRATULATES 

THAI AIRWAYS ON ITS 59TH ANNIVERSARY 

Recently, Bangkok Airways represented by Mr. 

Songkrot Palakawong Na Ayuthaya, Director 

– Corporate Communications, (3rd from left) 

made a visit to the Thai Airways International 

(THAI) Head Office to congratulate the national 

carrier on its 59th anniversary and to donate 

funds for their “Rak Khun Tao Fah” charity 

campaign. The donation was received by Mr. 

Sumeth Damrongchaitham (2nd from right), 

President of Thai Airways International. 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส โดยนาย 

ทรงกรต ปาลกะวงศ์ ณ อยุธยา ผู้อำนวยการส่วน 

ประชาสัมพันธ์องค์กร (ที่ 3 จากซ้าย) ร่วมแสดง 

ความยินดีและมอบเงินบริจาคเข้ากองทุนเพื่อการ 

กุศล “รักคุณเท่าฟ้า” เนื่องในโอกาสวันคล้ายวัน 

ก่อตั้งครบรอบ 59 ปีของบริษัท การบินไทย จำกัด 

(มหาชน) โดยมีนายสุเมธ ดำรงชัยธรรม กรรมการ 

ผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ (ที่ 2 จากขวา) เป็นผู้รับมอบ ณ 

สำนักงานใหญ่ บริษัท การบินไทย จำกัด (มหาชน) 

118


FRENCH CUISINE WORKSHOP BY BANGKOK AIRWAYS 

An exclusive cooking workshop 

for members of the media to 

learn about French cuisine was 

recently organised by Bangkok 

Airways. Led by airline president 

Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth 

(3rd from left) and Gourmet Primo 

Co. General Manager Mr. Gerhard 

Engleitner (2nd from right), the 

workshop was held at Brassie 9 

restaurant also with members of the 

Bangkok Airways management team. 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS INTRODUCES 

A “SURF ON BOARD” CAMPAIGN 

To support a healthy lifestyle and 

sports tourism, Bangkok Airways 

launches the special “Surf On Board” 

campaign, waving the usual service 

fees when passengers check in their 

surfboards for all flights (conditions 

apply). The offer will be valid from 1 

May until the end of December 2019. 

Surfers who travel on Bangkok 

Airways flights (except for ATR aircraft) 

will be able to load their surfboards (1 

per passenger) for free in addition to the 

regular baggage allowance (limited space 

per each aircraft). The surfboard should 

be properly packed. Additionally, this 

service is applied for travel purpose only 

and not for commercial. 

To take advantage of this service, 

passengers are requested to contact 

Bangkok Airways Call Centre at 1771, or 

at email: reservation@bangkokair.com to 

book space, as there may be limitations 

in some aircraft. 

For worry-free travel, the airline highly 

Gourmet Primo Co., is a business 

unit of Bangkok Air Catering Co., 

(BAC), offering the highest quality 

food products for a wide range 

of customer tastes. The company 

also provides semi-prepared 

products, specialty dish ingredients, 

as well as fully-prepared cooked, 

chilled, or frozen meals. In addition, 

the company manages three 

dining establishments: Brasserie 9 

restaurant, offering their finest in 

authentic French cuisine located 

on Sathorn Soi 6, and two branches 

of the Al Saray restaurant, serving 

the best of Lebanese and Indian 

cuisine. In the fourth quarter of 

2019, the company also plans 

to introduce another restaurant, 

“Ruen Noppakao,” to offer the 

best in Thai royal cuisine. 

recommends passengers travelling with 

surfboards to consider purchasing “Protective 

Wing,” a travel insurance that will ensure 

their travels go smoothly by avoiding any 

potential damage that may occur. To 

purchase the Protective Wing policy, 

please visit insurance.bangkokair.com or 

call 02 305 8457 for more information. 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส จัดแคมเปญ “Surf 

On Board” เพื่อส่งเสริมการออกกำลังกายและ 

สนับสนุนการท่องเที่ยวเชิงกีฬา โดยมอบสิทธิพิเศษ 

แก่ผู้โดยสารของสายการบินฯ ในการโหลดกระดาน 

โต้คลื่นในเที่ยวบินโดยไม่มีค่าใช้จ่าย ทั้งนี้อยู่ 

ภายใต้เงื่อนไขที ่บริษัทฯ กำหนด เริ่มตั้งแต่วันที่ 

1 พฤษภาคม ถึงวันที่ 31 ธันวาคม 2562 นี้ 

ผู้โดยสารที่เดินทางกับสายการบินบางกอก 

แอร์เวย์สและมีความประสงค์ที่จะโหลดกระดานโต้คลื่น 

สามารถโหลดขึ้นเครื่องได้ 1 ท่านต่อ 1 ชิ้น นอกเหนือ 

จากสัมภาระปกติ (น้ำหนักสัมภาระรวมของผู้โดยสาร 

จะไม่ถูกนับในสิทธิพิเศษนี้) โดยผู้โดยสารจะต้องจัด 

เก็บกระดานโต้คลื่นในถุงอุปกรณ์ให้เรียบร้อย ทั้งนี้ 

การให้บริการจะยกเว้นเที่ยวบินที่ให้บริการด้วย 

เครื่องบินแบบเอทีอาร์ และมีจำกัดจำนวนกระดาน 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ สายการบินบางกอก 

แอร์เวย์ส โดยนายพุฒิพงศ์ 

ปราสาททองโอสถ กรรมการ 

ผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ (ที่ 3 จากซ้าย) 

ร่วมกับบริษัท กรูเมท์พรีโม่ จำกัด 

โดย มร. แกร์ฮาร์ด อิงลิชเนอร์ 

ผู้จัดการทั่วไป (ที่ 2 จากขวา) จัด 

กิจกรรมเวิร์กช็อปทำเมนูอาหาร 

ฝรั่งเศสแบบดั้งเดิม โดยมีสื่อมวลชน 

และผู้บริหารของสายการบินฯ เข้า 

ร่วม ณ ร้านอาหารบราซารี่ไนน์ 

(Brasserie 9) ถนนสาธร ซอย 6 

บริษัท กรูเมท์พรีโม่ จำกัด เป็น 

บริษัทในเครือบริษัท บางกอกแอร์ 

เคเทอริ่ง จำกัด (BAC) ให้บริการ 

อาหารแปรรูปเพื่อจัดจำหน่าย 

รวมถึงให้บริการจัดเลี้ยงและให้ 

บริการให้คำปรึกษาเกี่ยวกับเรื่อง 

อาหาร นอกจากนี้ ยังมีธุรกิจร้าน 

อาหารในเครืออีก 3 แห่ง ได้แก่ 

ร้านอาหารบราซารี่ไนน์ 

(Brasserie 9) เป็นร้านอาหารฝรั่งเศส 

แบบดั้งเดิม ร้านอาหาร Al Saray 

เป็นร้านอาหารเลบานีสและอาหาร 

อินเดีย ซึ่งปัจจุบันมีอยู่ 2 สาขา 

คือ สาขาซอยศูนย์วิจัยและสาขา 

สีลม และภายในปี 2562 บริษัทฯ 

มีแผนจะเปิดให้บริการร้านเรือน 

นพเก้า ซึ่งเป็นร้านอาหารไทย 

ตำรับชาววังเพิ่มเติมอีก 1 แห่ง 

โต้คลื ่นต่อเที่ยวบิน การใช้สิทธิ์ดังกล่าวเพื่อจุด 

ประสงค์ในการท่องเที่ยวเท่านั้น ไม่สามารถใช้ 

ขนย้ายอุปกรณ์กระดานโต้คลื่นในเชิงพาณิชย์ได้ 

ผู้โดยสารต้องติดต่อแจ้งความประสงค์ก่อนเดิน 

ทางล่วงหน้า เพื่อตรวจสอบสถานะการใช้สิทธิ์ได้ที่ 

ศูนย์บริการข้อมูลลูกค้าโทร 1771 (ค่าบริการครั้งละ 

3 บาททั่วไทย เฉพาะโทรศัพท์พื้นฐาน) หรือที่อีเมล 

reservation@bangkokair.com และทางสายการ 

บินฯ แนะนำผู้โดยสารที่มีความประสงค์ซื้อประกัน 

การเดินทาง Protective Wing เพื่อคุ้มครองการเดิน 

ทางและอุปกรณ์ที่จะนำขึ้นโหลด สามารถซื้อพร้อม 

บัตรโดยสาร หรือผ่านทาง http://insurance. 

bangkokair.com ล่วงหน้า 3 ชั่วโมงก่อนเวลา 

เดินทาง สอบถามข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับประกันภัย 

การเดินทางได้ที่ โทร. 02 305 8457 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS AND TAT 

LAUNCH “BANGKOK AIRWAYS 

HAPPY WEEKDAYS” CAMPAIGN 

Bangkok Airways Public Company 

led by Ms. Plernpis Kosolutasarn, 

Director – Marketing Promotion 

(2nd from right), in collaboration 

with the Tourism Authority of 

Thailand (TAT) led by Mr. Noppadon 

Pakprot, Deputy Governor for 

Domestic Marketing (2nd from 

left) and Mr. Wiboon Nimitrwanich, 

Executive Director of the Eastern 

Region (1st from left ) organised 

the official launch of “ Bangkok 

Airways Happy Weekdays” 

campaign. Bangkok Airways 

passengers who purchase a 

domestic ticket for travel on the 

weekdays of Monday, Tuesday, 

Wednesday, and Thursday 

during 15 May - 31 July 2019 

will receive a chance to win 

Bangkok Airways prizes. The 

launch was announced at the 

Bangkok Airways head office on 

Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. 

The “Bangkok Airways Happy 

Weekdays” campaign is aimed at 

boosting tourism and travel before 

the weekend arrives. Bangkok Airways 

passengers who purchase a domestic 

ticket during 15 May - 31 July 2019 

will be eligible to win one of the 50 

prizes of 2 round trip tickets to 

various domestic destinations such 

as Bangkok-Samui (10 prizes), Bangkok- 

Chiang Rai (10 prizes), Bangkok-Krabi 

(10 prizes), Bangkok-Lampang (10 

prizes) and Bangkok-Trat (10 prizes). 

Bangkok Airways passengers 

can register at www.bangkokair.com 

/weekdayspecial from 15 May - 2 

August 2019 to participate and 

take advantage of this offer. The 

drawing of ticket prizes will take 

place on 8 August 2019. The 

lucky winners will be announced 

on 15 August 2019 via www. 

bangkokair.com/weekdayspecial and 

www.facebook.com/flybangkokair 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส น ำโดย นางสาวเพลินพิศ 

โกศลยุทธสาร ผู้อำนวยการส่วนส่งเสริมการตลาด (ที่ 2 จากขวา) 

ร่วมกับ การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย (ททท.) โดยนายนพดล 

ภาคพรต รองผู้ว่าการด้านตลาดในประเทศ (ที่ 2 จากซ้าย) และนาย 

วิบูลย์ นิมิตรวานิช ผู้อำนวยการภูมิภาคตะวันออก (ซ้าย) เปิดตัว 

แคมเปญ “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส ชวนบินวันธรรมดา ลุ้นฟินแบบไม่ 

ธรรมดา” มอบสิทธิ์ในการลุ้นรางวัลบัตรโดยสารเครื่องบินแก่ผู้ 

โดยสารของบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส เมื่อซื้อบัตรโดยสารเส้นทางภายใน 

ประเทศระหว่างวันที่ 15 พฤษภาคม - 31 กรกฎาคม 2562 เพื่อเดิน 

ทางท่องเที่ยวในวันธรรมดา (จันทร์ อังคาร พุธ พฤหัสบดี) ณ 

สำนักงานใหญ่ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

แคมเปญ “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส ชวนบินวันธรรมดา ลุ้นฟินแบบไม่ 

ธรรมดา” จัดขึ้นเพื่อกระตุ้นการเดินทางท่องเที่ยวในวันธรรมดาให้ 

มากขึ้น โดยผู้โดยสารของสายการบินฯ ที่ซื้อบัตรโดยสารเส้นทาง 

ภายในประเทศระหว่างวันที่ 15 พฤษภาคม - 31 กรกฎาคม 2562 

เพื่อเดินทางท่องเที่ยวในวันธรรมดา (จันทร์ อังคาร พุธ พฤหัสบดี) 

จะได้รับสิทธิ์ลุ้นรางวัล บัตรโดยสาร ไป-กลับ เส้นทางบินภายใน 

ประเทศจำนวน 50 รางวัลๆ ละ 2 ที่นั่ง ได้แก่ กรุงเทพฯ-สมุย 10 

รางวัล กรุงเทพฯ-เชียงราย 10 รางวัล กรุงเทพฯ-ลำปาง 10 รางวัล 

กรุงเทพฯ-กระบี่ 10 รางวัล และ กรุงเทพฯ-ตราด 10 รางวัล 

ผู้โดยสารที่สนใจสามารถลงทะเบียนร่วมกิจกรรมได้ที่ www. 

bangkokair.com/weekdayspecial ตั้งแต่วันที่ 15 พฤษภาคม - 

2 สิงหาคม 2562 ทั้งนี้แคมเปญดังกล่าวมีกำหนดจับรางวัลในวันที่ 

8 สิงหาคม 2562 และจะประกาศรายชื่อผู้โชคดีที่ได้รับรางวัลในวันที่ 

15 สิงหาคม 2562 ผ่านทางเว็บไซต์ที่ www.bangkokair.com/ 

weekdayspecial และทางเฟสบุ๊คที่ www.facebook.com/ 

flybangkokair 

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“BANGKOK AIRWAYS KRABI HALF MARATHON” MARKS AIRLINE’S 

BOUTIQUE SERIES 2019 

The “Bangkok Airways Krabi Half 

Marathon” at Thara Park in Krabi 

province was recently organised 

by the airline, led by Mr. Nijjapat 

Piyapant, Vice President – Ground 

Operations. The event was attended 

by Mr. Somkuan Khanngern, Vice 

Governor of Krabi and joined by 

more than 3,500 running enthusiasts 

from around the world. 

Bangkok Airways organised 

the half marathon to promote 

Krabi tourism and to ensure 

that participants recognise the 

importance of a healthy lifestyle. 

Divided into 3 categories, the fun 

runs on offer included 5 kilometres, 

a mini marathon of 10 kilometres 

and a half marathon of 21 kilometres. 

Along the route, runners had an 

opportunity to experience the 

vibrant lifestyle of Krabi city and 

the natural beauty of the Paknam 

Krabi area. This year’s participants 

also experienced Bangkok Airways’ 

signature boutique touches 

from the collaboration with 

stupidnoobmacc, a renowned Thai 

illustrator behind “BabyBoy” who 

designed a special collection just 

for “Bangkok Airways Boutique 

Series 2019”. The unique designs 

highlighted each province’s 

uniqueness thus themes created 

by BabyBoy are featured on the 

running series’ shirts, medals and 

trophies in each destination. 

Bangkok Airways Krabi Half- 

Marathon is the first event out of 

six planned programmes of the 

Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 

2019. The remaining programmes 

are the “Samui Half Marathon” 

on 2 June 2019, “Lampang Half 

Marathon” on 7 July 2019, “Phuket 

Half Marathon” on 4 August 2019, 

“Chiang Rai Marathon” on 15 

September 2019 and “Lanna Half 

Marathon” on 3 November 2019. 

For more information, please 

visit www.facebook.com/Bangkok 

Airways.Run or register to participate 

at www.bangkokairwaysrun.com 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส โดย นายนิจพัฒน์ 

ปิยะพันธ์ รองกรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ ฝ่ายปฏิบัติการ 

ภาคพื้น จัดงาน “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส กระบี่ฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” 

รายการวิ่งรายการแรกของ “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส บูทีค ซีรีส์ 

2019” (Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2019) ณ 

สวนสาธารณะธารา จังหวัดกระบี่ โดยมีนายสมควร ขันเงิน 

รองผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดกระบี่ เป็นประธานในพิธีเปิด และมี 

นักวิ่งทั้งชาวไทยและชาวต่างชาติร่วมงานกว่า 3,500 คน 

การแข่งขัน “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส กระบี่ฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” จัดขึ้น 

เพื่อส่งเสริมการท่องเที่ยวและการกีฬาในจังหวัดกระบี่ โดยแบ่ง 

การแข่งขันออกเป็นประเภทฟันรัน 5 กิโลเมตร มินิมาราธอน 10 

กิโลเมตร และฮาล์ฟมาราธอน 21 กิโลเมตร โดยเส้นทางวิ่งผ่านตัว 

เมืองทำให้นักวิ่งมีโอกาสได้สัมผัสวิถีชีวิตผู้คนยามเช้า และความ 

งดงามทางธรรมชาติบริเวณปากน้ำกระบี่ ผสมผสานความเป็น 

บูทีคในแบบฉบับของบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส โดยเสื้อวิ่งที่ใช้ในการแข่งขัน 

ได้รับการออกแบบโดย stupidnoobmacc ศิลปินอิลลัสเตรเตอร์ 

ชื่อดังชาวไทย ในการนำคาแรคเตอร์ “เบบี้บอย (BabyBoy)” มาใช้ 

ในเสื้อ เหรียญรางวัล และถ้วยรางวัล ให้มีเอกลักษณ์ไม่ซ้ำกันใน 

แต่ละรายการวิ่งของ บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส บูทีค ซีรีส์ 2019 

รายการวิ่ง “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส กระบี่ ฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” เป็น 

รายการแรก จากทั้งหมด 6 รายการของ “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส บูทีค 

ซีรีส์ 2019” ที่จัดขึ้นใน 6 จุดหมายปลายทางของสายการบินฯ 

ตลอดปี 2562 โดยรายการวิ่งที่เหลืออีก 5 รายการ ได้แก่ รายการ 

วิ่ง “สมุยฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” ที่อำเภอเกาะสมุย จังหวัดสุราษฎ์ธานี 

ในวันที่ 2 มิถุนายน 2562 รายการวิ่ง “ลำปางฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” 

ที่จังหวัดลำปาง ในวันที่ 7 กรกฎาคม 2562 รายการวิ่ง “ภูเก็ต 

ฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” ที่จังหวัดภูเก็ต ในวันที่ 4 สิงหาคม 2562 รายการ 

วิ่ง “เชียงรายฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” ที่จังหวัดเชียงราย ในวันที่ 15 

กันยายน 2562 และรายการวิ่ง “ล้านนาฮาล์ฟมาราธอน” ที่จังหวัด 

เชียงใหม่ วันที่ 3 พฤศจิกายน 2562 

สำหรับผู้ที่สนใจสามารถสอบถามและดูรายละเอียดเพิ่มเติม 

ได้ที่ www.facebook.com/BangkokAirways.Run และสมัครเข้า 

ร่วมแข่งขันได้ที่ www.bangkokairwaysrun.com 

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AIRCRAFT INFO 

AIRBUS A319 

NUMBER OF FLEET : 16 

LENGTH : 33.84 m 

WINGSPAN : 34.1 m 

HEIGHT : 12.17 m 

ENGINE : IAE V2500 

CRUISING SPEED : 

920 km/h 

MAX OPERATIONAL ALTITUDE : 

39,800 ft 

PASSENGER CAPACITY : 

12 seats & 108 seats / 144 seats / 138 seats 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS OPERATES FOUR TYPES OF AIRCRAFT 

TAKE ME 

HOME 

READ 

Fah Thai is the inflight magazine 

of Bangkok Airways. It is YOUR 

MAGAZINE. It is distributed with our 

compliments on all Bangkok Airways 

flights. We hope you enjoy it. 

TOO MUCH BAGGAGE? 

ONLINE! 

AIRBUS A320 





ENGINE : IAE V2500 


870 km/h 


39,800 ft 


162 seats 

••••• 

We also come in a digital format. You can read us at: 

FAHTHAIMAG.COM 

And feel free to send us your feedback. 

Your voice is our inspiration! 

ATR 72-500 





ENGINE : 2 x 2,750 hp 

Pratt & Whitney 

Canada PW127F 


509 km/h 


25,000 ft 


70 seats 

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ATR 72-600 


LENGTH : 27.166 m 



ENGINE : 2 x 2,750 hp 

Pratt & Whitney 

Canada PW127M 


509 km/h 


25,000 ft 


70 seats 

OUR SCHEDULE FLIGHTS AND FREQUENCY 

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS 

Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai : 

Numerous flights every day from a variety of destinations 

Chiang Mai : 1 flight per day from Koh Samui 

Chiang Rai : 2 flights per day from Bangkok 

Hat Yai : 

1 flight per day from Phuket 

Koh Chang/Trat : 3 flights per day from Bangkok 

Krabi : 3 flights per day from Bangkok ; 

1 flight per day from Koh Samui ; 

1 flight per day from Chiang Mai 

Lampang : 3 flights per day from Bangkok 

Mae Hong Son : 1 flight per day from Chiang Mai 

Pattaya : 1 flight per day from Phuket ; 

1 flight per day from Koh Samui 

Sukhothai : 2 flights per day from Bangkok 

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS 

Chengdu : 4 flights per week from Koh Samui 

Chongqing : 3 flights per week from Koh Samui 

Da Nang : 2 flights per day from Bangkok 

Hanoi : 


Hong Kong : 2 flights per day from Koh Samui 

Kuala Lumpur : 1 flight per day from Koh Samui 

Luang Prabang : 2 flights per day from Bangkok ; 

3 flights per week from Chiang Mai 

Malé : 

1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Mandalay : 11 flights per week from Bangkok ; 

4 flights per week from Chiang Mai 

Mumbai : 1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Nay Pyi Taw : 6 flights per week from Bangkok 

Nha Trang : 4 flights per week from Bangkok 

Phnom Penh : 6 flights per day from Bangkok 

Phu Quoc : 1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Siem Reap : 5 flights per day from Bangkok 

Singapore : 2 flights per day from Koh Samui 

Vientiane : 2 flights per day from Bangkok 

Yangon : 4 flights per day from Bangkok ; 


MOST 

EFFECTIVE IN 

TRAVEL AND 

LEISURE 

BEST USE OF 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

BEST 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

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CHECKING OUT 

Maldivian 

Encounters 

In the incredible 

underwater world 

of the Maldives, 

expect a drop in 

from a friendly 

whale shark. 

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Fah Thai Magazine Jul Aug 2019

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