Fah Thai Magazine - Inflight Magazine of Bangkok Airways Issue Jan-Feb 2024
Fah Thai Magazine is an In-Flight Magazine of Bangkok Airways.
Fah Thai Magazine is an In-Flight Magazine of Bangkok Airways.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
SAMUI<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
Culinary<br />
Paradise<br />
While famous as a tourism<br />
treasure, Koh Samui is also<br />
an internationally renowned<br />
gastronomic gem. Travellers<br />
who flock to its stunning<br />
beaches also relish the<br />
island’s other bounties,<br />
including a cuisine based on<br />
fresh seafood, coconuts and<br />
local vegetables.<br />
Chef Santi Wongsawat’s<br />
Phensiri fine dining restaurant<br />
is a great place to start, with a<br />
menu that honours traditional<br />
<strong>Thai</strong> cuisine, crafted from<br />
natural ingredients and paired<br />
beautifully with curated wines.<br />
Immerse yourself in a dining<br />
experience that encapsulates<br />
the essence <strong>of</strong> Koh Samui’s<br />
culinary heritage. Reservation<br />
only: +66 (0) 81 753 6767, www.<br />
facebook.com/PhensiriKohSamui<br />
Photos: Phensiri Koh Samui<br />
KAYAK ESCAPE<br />
A gateway to some <strong>of</strong> the island’s most spectacular sights,<br />
Blue Stars Kayaking has been trailblazing Samui marine<br />
excursions since 1997. Break free from conventional boat<br />
sightseeing and join their Ang Thong Marine Park tour<br />
to explore the sparkling Gulf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Thai</strong>land with kayaks and<br />
snorkels. Blue Stars <strong>of</strong>fers a day <strong>of</strong> discovery to explore the<br />
park’s 42 islands and islets.<br />
The all-day tour kicks <strong>of</strong>f with a hotel pickup and then<br />
breakfast on a three-tier tour boat. After kayaking around Koh<br />
Tai Plao and hiking to a stunning view <strong>of</strong> the Emerald Lake,<br />
the day concludes with a stop at Koh Wua Talap, where you<br />
can choose to kayak to an island, climb to a viewpoint, trek to<br />
the Bua Bok Cave or simply unwind at the beach. Tel: +66 (0)<br />
77 300 615, bluestars.info<br />
Photo: Blue Stars Kayaking<br />
INVITATION TO UNWIND<br />
Treat yourself to the colonial-style<br />
charm and warm hospitality <strong>of</strong> Tembo<br />
Beach Club & Resort on picturesque<br />
Bangrak Beach. This haven <strong>of</strong> relaxation<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a chic but chill atmosphere ideal<br />
for putting you in the holiday mood.<br />
Culinary delights at the all-day<br />
dining restaurant come from a diverse<br />
menu that features Mediterranean<br />
and local fare, with options for<br />
vegetarians and vegans included.<br />
The laidback vibes take on a Spanish<br />
flavour midweek with Tembo’s Tapas<br />
Tuesday, featuring three-for-two tapas<br />
and Latin beats from guest DJs. Or there’s<br />
Thirsty Thursdays with an all-day happy<br />
hour to satisfy your cocktail cravings with<br />
a tempting buy-one-get-one <strong>of</strong>fer. Tel: +66<br />
(0) 81 161 8828, www.tembo-samui.com<br />
Photos: Tembo Beach Club & Resort<br />
61
Change language