tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945952031545546702024-03-20T20:31:09.277+07:00Dawn in PhuketPhuket the way I have experienced it since 1987.Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-59937092784446136742020-07-21T20:50:00.000+07:002020-07-27T10:05:51.495+07:00Friday Walking Street - Lahd Gor Jahn หลาดกอจ๊าน<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Due to COVID-19 many people around the World are sick or out of work, tough times for all. In Thailand we have, so far, been fairly lucky, but with no tourists the economy is falling apart and <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">many businesses mentioned here in my blog may have disappeared for ever, under new ownership or are temporarily closed</span></b>. Hopefully we will all get back to normal soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With so many businesses closed a lot of street markets have been organised to help locals get an income. Some were open before the virus arrived some are new and temporary until things restart. The <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2014/07/sunday-walking-street-or-lard-yai.html" target="_blank">Sunday Walking Street or Lard Yai</a> has re-opened along with a new Friday evening market on the outskirts of the Old Town in the small community of <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2014/10/choom-chon-40-hong-kra-road-40.html" target="_blank">Choom Chon 40 Hong</a> called <i><b>"Lahd Gor Jahn"</b></i>. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The market takes its name from the community of fishermen that used traditional fishing boats and large nets to fish in the mouth of Bang Yai Canal. These boats are not so common now as most fishermen now use longtail boats, however if your lucky you may see one like this one at Rawai Beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lahd Gor Jahn is next to Bang Yai Canal and has a very relaxed local atmosphere with food stalls as well as the normal restaurants of the community. There are also some street entertainments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The market can be reached from Kra Road or from the Saphan Hin side so it is a good place to visit after a walk along the illuminated mangrove trail at <a href="https://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/saphan-hin-and-mining-monument.html" target="_blank">Saphan Hin Park</a>. There are also some street entertainments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are a few photos from my visit last Friday</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">Located next to the canal makes it a peaceful airy market with the canal wall as an ideal place to sit with a drink or a snack and watch life go by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Visitors are required to take a temperature check on entrance* but I also saw that vendors were scanned at their stalls. This may of course change depending on the virus situation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Don't forget to look along the side of the market too, there are small restaurants and shops and even this quirky collection of junk which I presume was for sale.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As always there were lots of my favourite cakes and sweets for sale including Bia Gulap (soya bean rose cakes) and Kao Lahm (sweet sticky rice cooked in bamboo) so I didn't go home empty handed! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is what I chose for my dinner, sticky rice and north eastern style sausage, served with raw ginger and some salad. The ginger is a must to give an extra flavour to the sausage, try it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My visit was a bit too early for most of the entertainment so I need to go back again this week, any excuse for another trip to the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lard Gor Jahn starts around 16.30pm but things really start to get lively after sunset. I would recommend getting there before sunset at about 18.00pm. During Covid most places are closing earlier than usual at around 21.00pm again this may change when things get busy again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">**All markets now require temperature checks, wearing a mask, social distancing and registering your phone number on entrance, either by app or by writing it down in a book. </span></div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com077/1 Kra Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8756690590181613 98.3901167821111077.875235059018161 98.3892842821111 7.8761030590181615 98.390949282111109tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-17675452587819487452018-09-30T15:03:00.000+07:002020-07-26T17:17:31.663+07:00Ko Pian Hokkien Noodles - ร้านโกเพียรหมี่ฮกเกี้ยน<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of my all time favourite Noodle places is Ko Pian's in Krabi Road just opposite the Mae Ya Nang Shrine. Although there is no parking street-side, there is a large open space just nearby which can be used for parking and also to walk through to Jui Dtui Chinese Temple as well as the fresh food market. As of writing there is no charge for parking there.<br />
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I always choose 'Mee Haeng' dry noodles, and more often than not order 'piset' which gets you an extra amount of noodles to ensure being full! The restaurant fills up with local office staff at lunch time so better to get there before or after the rush. They close at about 5pm, or earlier if they run out of ingredients!<br />
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8848975395534362 98.3827722072601327.8844060395534363 98.382141707260132 7.8853890395534361 98.383402707260132tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-4818687335846648822018-09-26T21:52:00.001+07:002020-07-26T17:20:43.279+07:00Gluay Nam Wa Restaurant, Saphan Hin, Phuket Town ร้านกล้วยน้ำว้า สะพานหิน <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Having seen the news that this restaurant had just opened in <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/saphan-hin-and-mining-monument.html" target="_blank">Saphan Hin </a>I just had to go and check it out. Gluay Nam Wa already has 3 other branches located around Phuket but this one has the added attraction of being just a 5 minute walk from 'The beach in Phuket Town' or what is actually a landfill on the east side of Phuket Town and a popular place for the locals to chill out. You can read more about Saphan Hin <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/saphan-hin-and-mining-monument.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The nice thing is this restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating as well as a small rooftop area . Outside seating is right next to a small lake in front of the (<span style="font-family: inherit;">ศูนย์วิชาการมหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์) University under a few trees.</span><br />
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I was too early to be hungry enough for dinner so I decided on Bananas in Coconut Cream and a coffee. The coffee arrived hot, which is great news when so many restaurants in Phuket serve you luke warm coffee, but then the owner says he is specialising in coffee here and I must say my coffee was good. </div>
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The menu is a temporary one at the moment (September 2018) but they will be properly open by the High Season I am sure. Prices are medium range, my coffee and bananas cost a total of 104 baht which is less than the cost of a coffee in many places. Below is the international food page from their temporary menu as an example, but of course they have Thai food too!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">If you travel here by car then you can hopefully find a space in the carpark right behind the restaurant or even use the neighbouring car wash!</span></div>
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Although the restaurant is close to the lake, if you have arrived from Phuket Town passing Immigration on your right, you will need to turn into Soi Saphan Hin that runs alongside it and then turn right into the carpark. You can see the location in the screenshot Google maps below or visit the location on Google maps by clicking this link: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/sGCiXpMbYWF2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/sGCiXpMbYWF2</a></div>
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Just 2 minutes walk from Immigration, Gluay Nam Wa is a pleasant location for lunch, dinner, a drink or just a coffee after waiting all that time doing your visa extensions! They are open from 8am to 11pm but maybe give them a call to check before you go.<br />
When you've finished lunch don't forget to explore the rest of <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/saphan-hin-and-mining-monument.html" target="_blank">Saphan Hin</a> not forgetting the fishing boats in <a href="https://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/phukets-waterways.html" target="_blank">Klong Bang Yai</a> and the <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/sapan-hin-shrine-giu-tian-geng.html" target="_blank">Chinese Temple</a> too!</div>
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Although I haven't had a chance to use this service myself I have heard a lot of people praising it. The buses run from Phuket Airport stopping at Thalang, Cherng Talay, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai and offer a cheaper way to reach your hotel or just get from one beach to another. </div>
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As of writing (August 2018) prices range from 50 baht to 170 baht depending on distance and all prices can be found on their website. Payment must be paid by Rabbit Card which can be purchased on board or in various shops around Phuket. One card is valid for one passenger. For more information about payment visit their <a href="https://phuketsmartbus.com/" target="_blank">website</a> or go to <a href="https://phuketpay.com/en/home/" target="_blank">https://phuketpay.com/en/home/</a>. Rabbit cards can also be used for transport in other parts of Thailand.</div>
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Situated in Phuket Old Town in PhangNga Road just opposite the On On Hotel, Too Gap Kao has become a very popular dining spot with trendy Thais inc TV stars and musicians, which is usually a good sign that the food will be good!<br />
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The interior is colonial style with marble tables and several old photos of Phuket. I'm not a great lover of air conditioning and tend to like garden or beach side restaurants so the food was really the deciding factor for me.<br />
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I'm always happier ordering seafood or fish in a restaurant that really has a good turnover of customers so as to be sure of fresh ingredients and this place was busy! There are lots of Thai favourites as well as local Phuket dishes to choose from, big portions and (at least for what we ordered) none of those tiny servings covered with squiggles of sauce that look great but leave you starving. The staff are friendly and despite the number of people service is relatively quick.<br />
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Dibuk Rd, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8861037479184155 98.3907008171081547.8841377479184152 98.38823331710816 7.8880697479184159 98.393168317108149tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-31400157733591134972016-07-07T15:49:00.000+07:002020-07-26T18:00:10.887+07:00Thanoon Seafood Restaurant - ร้านอาหารท่านุ่นซีฟู๊ด <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you have an early check out but a late flight and need to kill time there are many things to do on the way to the airport, you can visit one of several <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/05/wat-sri-sunthorn-thalang-phuket.html" target="_blank">temples</a> in Thalang or take a look at the <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/09/thalang-national-museum.html" target="_blank">Thalang Museum</a>, but a nice relaxing few hours can be spent at Thanoon Seafood near <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/05/saphan-sarasin.html" target="_blank">Sarasin Bridge.</a> I chose to drive over the new bridge to the Phang Nga side and stop for lunch at Thanoon Seafood first and explore later.</span><br />
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I love Thai cuisine so much that I don't eat anything but Thai food even when I am out at 'farang' restaurants, but occasionally I find a place where I make an exception, and Sala Mexicali is one of those.<br />
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I had driven past it hundreds of times never even considering stopping there, then one day a friend suggested dinner there. I said '<i>okay</i>' but my heart was saying '<i>oh I am not going to enjoy this</i>' but as always I figured there would be something Thai on the menu (yes I really am that hooked on Thai food!).<br />
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That day I arrived to find the small restaurant looking rather 'my style' by that I mean open air, no air conditioning, thatched roof and lots of plants which made me relax about things. Since then I have been back several times and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or to take friends or family there. It's a relaxed atmosphere and one other benefit - it has a reasonable sized parking area just in front.<br />
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You can see their full menu and nutritional information on their website <a href="http://salamexicali.com/">salamexicali.com</a> as well as a location map. Sala Mexicali is located on the road from Rawai to Chalong on the left just after the Soi Sai Yuan intersection if heading north. If your going there during high season it may be worth booking a table as they fill up pretty quickly! </div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand7.8024366528444951 98.3357155323028567.8014536528444953 98.334455032302856 7.8034196528444948 98.336976032302857tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-76354266208638137042015-09-18T16:04:00.000+07:002020-07-26T19:36:01.460+07:00Kao Yam Tang Leuak - ขัาวยำทางเลือก<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I remember this place when it was just a book shop, then it got tables and chairs and started selling noodles, but now it has my favourite too, 'Kao Yam' and has been added to my list of favourite places for lunch! Kao Yam is a traditional Southern Thai dish, probably originating from Malaysia or Indonesia, made from a selection of finally sliced vegetables and herbs, dried shredded shrimp, sour mango or similar and 'budu' sauce (<a href="http://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B9" target="_blank">บูดู</a>). Kao Yam is renowned for its complete nutritional value.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: start;"> A big plate full for only 45 Baht! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I first discovered 'Kao Yam Tang Leuak' (Alternative Kao Yam) at an OTOP Fair. Registered as an OTOP product and guaranteed by a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certification, it caught my eye because the ingredients, all natural, looked fresh and healthy and the packaging great if you wanted to take some home to eat or as a gift for friends or family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might not notice the shop but it is right next door to the Bangkok Bank in Phang Nga Road, and the last time I was there a new piece of street art had appeared too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They are open until 4pm every day except 1st and 16th of the month (lottery days), and you can always call them on 081-691-9181 and order in advance or to check they are open as the times may have changed since Covid-19 came along.</span></div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand7.883744464832966 98.3888500928878787.8832529648329661 98.388219592887879 7.8842359648329658 98.389480592887878tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-80341483373460233672014-10-26T22:02:00.000+07:002020-07-26T19:52:03.434+07:00Choom Chon 40 Hong, Kra Road - ชุมชน 40 ห้อง ถนนกระ<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have passed this road so many times and said to myself 'I must go there soon' but tonight I actually got there.<br />
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This community was originally formed about 20 years ago to house council workers but as years have gone by people from outside have moved in and opened businesses. Now the street is lined with tables just before sunset and seems to have become a popular dining spot for the locals. I arrived at opening time 17.30pm.<br />
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I went to what must be the smallest of the restaurants, it only has 3 canal side tables and is run by a wonderfully friendly family with 'Mum' doing the cooking and her son serving. I ordered with no idea of the prices as I hadn't noticed the sign above the restaurant and was amazed to find out just how cheap and tasty it was. One plate of rice, one bottle of water, one plate of food (see photo below) all for 79 Baht, and what an unusual location for Phuket. Beer and other drinks are available too. This restaurant boasts WiFi but the signal was not strong enough to get across the road although I think they will be improving on that soon.<br />
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Now some of you may be wondering if the canal smelt bad, well today there was no smell at all and the only worry I had was that I might accidentally knock my phone into the water! (So I put it away safely in my bag under the table)<br />
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Choom Chon 40 Hong is in the part of Kra Road that runs along-side Bang Yai Canal on the opposite bank to the Transport Office. It can be approached from Saphan Hin or from the bridge where Poonpol Road and Kra Road meet just close to Poonpol Night Plaza.<br />
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ประวัติหมู่บ้าน/ชุมชน: <a href="http://www.phuketcity.go.th/community/detail/13" target="_blank">http://www.phuketcity.go.th/community/detail/13</a><br />
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.87468979408682 98.3902072906494147.8707577940868205 98.385164790649412 7.87862179408682 98.395249790649416tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-27687944156333491212014-10-08T22:10:00.000+07:002020-07-26T19:56:52.193+07:00Ko Vee's Curry Shop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every now and again, for one reason or another, I find myself in a restaurant I never intended to visit, today was one of those days. It was raining, I was hungry, I wanted a parking space, I wanted a cheap meal and it was a special religious day 'Wan Ork Pansa' วันออกพรรษา or the Final Day of the Vassa which meant some businesses were closed. It was then I spotted a row of curry pots ......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been in loads of curry shops like this so I chose a couple of different curries and had them over rice, took a table inside but things were different from the curry shops I've been to before......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I suddenly felt I was in a family home, Ko Vee, the owner (I found out his name later) came over to see if I was able to eat the spicy curry (no problems there), people were coming and going, customers were clearing their own tables, Ko Vee gave them a cloth! He was chatting to them like they were family and for that matter maybe they were. Having finished my food I called him over to take the money, and seeing how friendly and chatty he was I asked him about the place.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ko Vee told me that the house was built the year before he was born in 1948 and he has lived there all his life, the restaurant is basically a roof extension of the building. Being interested in the history of Phuket, especially architecture, I love places like this. Ko Vee pointed out the post in the middle of the restaurant explaining how it had been made by hand using an axe and was of a wood that termites don't like, it was clear to see the marks made by the axe unlike modern day wood that is perfectly smooth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The field opposite (see top photo) was once a row of brothels that continued along Poonpon Road (which has always been famed for 'Soi 11' it's red light district), then, what must be about 30 years ago because I don't think they were there when I arrived in 1987, a fire destroyed them, since then the land has been used as a fruit market and now an area for bird singing contests. Further along the road near the traffic lights was once an abattoir (slaughterhouse) and the crossroads is locally known as 'See Yaek Rong Ka Sat' literally 'Slaughterhouse Crossroads'. The abattoir is long gone now and in its place stands the partially abandoned Jee Teng Complex that houses Vachira Clinic, a branch of the Vachira Government Hospital. There are many stories of how this area is unlucky, possibly doomed by the fact it was once a slaughter house, and the planned fresh food market in the complex never opened and remains empty today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ko Vee sells curry and local sweets in a traditional coffee shop setting that probably hasn't changed since the tin mining days, he tries to attract Kon Poon Teh คนปุ๊นเต่ the 'old style' native Chinese community of Phuket which is what makes for the family atmosphere. Places like this are one of the reasons I love Phuket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a pleasure to meet such a friendly man that made me feel like I had known him for years and I'll be returning to chat to him again for sure! </span></div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8797272761955339 98.3841991424560557.8777612761955336 98.381677642456054 7.8816932761955343 98.386720642456055tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-66956850545623535172014-10-01T23:01:00.000+07:002020-07-26T20:35:16.656+07:00Kao Rang Viewpoint - จุดชมวิวเขารัง<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kao Rang or Rang Hill was Phuket's first viewpoint and fitness park. </span>Then a new viewpoint opened on the hill in October 2014 and offers a great view over all of Phuket Town with no trees obstructing the view like the rest of Kao Rang Hill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The park at the top of the hill is a great place to look at the views over Phuket Island, or to take a meal at one of several restaurants. <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2011/12/tung-ka-cafe.html" target="_blank">Tung Ka Cafe</a> is the original hill side restaurant and probably offers the best view, it's neighbour <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2011/12/kao-rang-breeze-restaurant.html" target="_blank">Kao Rang Breeze</a> opened in 2011. Lower down the hill is Phuket View and a few new restaurants have opened up at the foot of the hill, not far from the Chinese Temple <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2011/09/sarn-jao-kao-rang.html" target="_blank">Sarn Jao Sae Ju Hud</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is also a monument to Phuket's first Governor <a href="http://www.rubber.co.th/ewtadmin/ewt/rubber_eng/ewt_news.php?nid=1198">Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi</a>. <a href="http://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%8E%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%90%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A0%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B5_(%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%89_%E0%B8%93_%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87)">พระยารัษฎานุประดิษฐ์มหิศรภัก</a>. Also known as Khaw Sim Bee na Ranong, Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi acted as High Commissioner of Greater Phuket from 1900 to 1913</span><br />
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Many people visit Kao Rang but don't realise there is a temple just down the side of the hill as you head down the smaller road that leads to Vachira Hospital. <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/06/wat-kao-rang.html">Kao Rang Temple </a>is worth a visit if you like temples or religious architecture. <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/06/wat-kao-rang.html">Kao Rang Temple</a> is now accessible from the road that leads up Kao Rang from Mae Luan Road. This is much easier for driving and makes a nice day out if combined by lunch and a visit to the new viewpoint.</span></div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Soi Wachira, Wichit, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8937341298820964 98.3797359466552737.8898021298820966 98.374800446655271 7.8976661298820963 98.384671446655275tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-58751977963915979842014-07-25T13:35:00.001+07:002020-07-26T21:35:12.191+07:00Sunday Walking Street or "Lard Yai" (หลาดใหญ่) Thalang Road, Phuket Town<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The name Lard Yai which literally means 'Big Market', derives from it's location in the administrative sector called Tambon Talad Yai. Around 16.00pm every Sunday they close Thalang Road to traffic and start to set up their stalls.</span></div>
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For anyone that loves street markets this is a must because it's not just a market but a kind of mini festival with street performers as well as food, clothes and souvenirs. Things start to get going around 16.30pm but things really happen after dark when the street performers start to play! There really is something for all the family here!</div>
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As the sun goes down the street immediately fills up with local and visiting Thais as well as curious tourists looking to try out some of the typical local food.</div>
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Many of the shops stay open so this is not just a street market but a good place to shop for gifts and clothes. The Torakhan Store (to left of photo) is somewhere I've been visiting for years to buy deckchairs and tablecloths but it is a good place to buy sarongs and cheap bed linen. There are some fun shops to visit selling fancy dress and hobby stuff too!</div>
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I often stop at Nonlang's to buy a few Phuket t-shirts, although there are many stalls selling t-shirts I like the shop as it has a wide variety of colours and sizes. It is a family run business and they design and print the t-shirts in the back of their shop house and are willing to take orders too.</div>
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Phuket is one of those places that, despite the large number of people living here or passing through, has that village feeling where you can be sure to meet someone you know wherever you go, so I wasn't surprised to find one of the girls from Meung Tong Nalika watch shop having her nails painted!</div>
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Each week will see different groups of entertainers and visiting exhibitions so you will find something new every time. The women below make bags and mats from pandanus leaves, you can find them in Kamala as part of the OTOP local produce project there, call them at 087-0284337 to get the exact location.</div>
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One of my favourite moments at Lard Yai was watching the school children performing the Southern Thai Manorah Dance they were collecting money to pay to enter a competition - hope they won! </div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand7.8847859518177126 98.389048576354987.8828199518177122 98.38652707635498 7.8867519518177129 98.391570076354981tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-71353340149932003612014-07-10T16:42:00.000+07:002020-07-26T21:12:44.729+07:00Siow Jong Sin Restaurant - ร้านอาหาร เซี่ยวจงซิ่น<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />One day driving home along the Wirathongyok Road (ถ. วิรัชหงษ์หยก), the road that runs from Naka Temple and the Weekend Night Market into town, I spotted a row of gas lantern lit tables, all full of people eating and drinking. It looked just my kind of place so I made a point to pay a visit but then I forgot about it for a while until I saw someone make a comment on Facebook, and when a local Thai person gives a good review then you know the restaurant is worth a visit! However it was a few attempts before I got there as I didn't realize that the restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays and opens around 17.30pm, so after a few trips I finally got to eat there in the end!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />There is no name sign as far as is visible from the road so you just need to look for the tables just along from the fruit market on the left before you get to the intersection and Mr Com computer shop. You can find the location map here on <a href="https://th.foursquare.com/v/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%99/514f0368e4b031491f2d6bce">Foursquare</a>. The name is in Chinese and reads as Siow Jong Sin (เซี่ยวจงซิ่น in Thai). The restaurant is run by a school teacher and has a sign saying 'Head Master' near the counter entrance, so if you want to do your homework there then you won't have a problem!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Inside is decorated like a mini museum, similar to the Natural Restaurant in Soi Puthon, and it is possible to sit inside or outside.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />The menu had several choices and I chose Moo Kahm Wahn one of my favourites and I was pleased that I did! I forget the price now but I think around 80Baht and the noodles were even less!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-Sc7T2cZN89jHHvxZFWsHLTQE3hFVIv9OoLhnToCmtUlnkM3HbvAgXkYVUymJwr8VeEY35JQqTPDeh4B_l4adRqWZlPuk93c0mee-VhBxNcomLMfmuwX4SfkGOPQRN6AwUX9CXhgTJmw/s1600/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7+%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%87+%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99+food_resize.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-Sc7T2cZN89jHHvxZFWsHLTQE3hFVIv9OoLhnToCmtUlnkM3HbvAgXkYVUymJwr8VeEY35JQqTPDeh4B_l4adRqWZlPuk93c0mee-VhBxNcomLMfmuwX4SfkGOPQRN6AwUX9CXhgTJmw/s1600/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7+%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%87+%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99+food_resize.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Great atmosphere, good food. Hope to get back there soon. Infact I might just go there right now!</span></div>
Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand7.8801736324139773 98.3805942535400397.8762416324139775 98.375551753540037 7.8841056324139771 98.385636753540041tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-19395395305349330552013-09-08T23:07:00.000+07:002020-07-26T21:49:25.444+07:00I-46 Old Town Coffee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i-46 has stopped serving coffee and now offers private tours of their home. Please visit their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/I46OldTown/about/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">facebook page</a> for more information.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located at no.46 Tanon Krabi just across from Soi Downtown as you head for the Blue Elephant Restaurant, i-46 is run by Khun Nong in his family home, a traditional Chinese Shop House that dates back to Phuket's Tin Mining days and is like a piece of the past in present day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been to this house a long time ago (late 1990s) for a Chinese lesson with Khun Nong's brother and so for me this place is part of the history of my life in Phuket. This wonderful family make their guests very welcome and make you feel your part of the family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will see an old photo of Khun Nong's grandfather hanging on the wall alongside other family photos including early shots of Khun Nong too. Originally an immigrant Chinese family, Khun Nong's grandfather was given a Thai name of Anupart which he later changed to Hongyok. You will still see these names in many businesses in Phuket as the family has expanded over the years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i-46 Old Town Coffee is like a museum in itself, and Khun Nong is happy to talk about his house and family. The building is a typical Sino-Potuguese shop-house with 'Chim Jae' or central open roofed area used for ventilation and lighting which makes a great place to relax reading, chatting or just enjoying a coffee. </span></div>
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The best way to experience Phuket Town is on foot, walking around really gives you the feel of the place and today was one of those special days for me.<br />
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Having taken my car to have the oil changed I had several hours to kill and as always on days like this I headed for Phuket Old Town. The sounds and smells of places tend to stay fixed in my memory, when I think of India it's the sound of traffic, blaring horns and tinkling bells mixed with smells of spices and the colourful scenes along the roadsides. These experiences make the place real and strolling into the heart of Phuket Town I couldn't help smile as I walked past an old traditional noodle shop, blackened by the years, almost ignorable except for the loud rap music blasting out from somewhere inside! A couple of steps on, the aroma of Chinese Herbal Medicine drifted from inside an old shop-house, reminding me that this is the real Phuket, life going on oblivious to tourists and the hustle and bustle of modern department stores. It felt just like it did the first day I set my foot here on Phuket soil back in 1987. A timelessness trapped in the lives of local families that hasn't changed much over the last 100 years. (Well except for the rap music maybe!)<br />
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Outside the Thai Hua School entrance. Photo source unknown.<br />
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A few streets on I turned down Soi Downtown opposite Phuket Fresh Food Market in<span style="text-align: left;">to Tanon Krabi. </span>Tanon Krabi tends to be overshadowed by the names of <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/06/tanon-thalang-and-soi-rommanee.html">Soi Romannee and Tanon Thalang</a> but it is a wonderful place to capture a glimpse of Phuket's past with the <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/07/phuket-thai-hua-museum.html">Thai Hua Museum</a> and <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/08/chinpracha-house-phuket.html">Chinpracha</a> <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/08/chinpracha-house-phuket.html">House</a> heading the list.</div>
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There are a many hidden treasures in Tanon Krabi that can be easily missed. You need to walk slowly and look up, down and sideways!<br />
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This particular door, old and easily missed is a real treasure. Notice the headers and footers of the door posts, no hinged needed here. Further along the road the owner of the Ming Shou Boutique House had his door made specially to follow this old design and is clearly proud of it!</div>
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Ming Shou's owner Khun Chart built this guest house retaining the Sino-Portuguese style so well that from the outside you would think it was the original building. Inside he has carefully designed a natural airflow system using open brick and wooden window panels that keeps the Guest House feeling cool and airy in the same way that the traditional 'Chim Jae' were used to cool the old Chinese shop-houses.</div>
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Ming Shou offers double rooms, twin rooms and a triple room starting at a price of 750THB (in 2013) and can be contacted at mingshouphuket@gmail.com or be phone 076 681109.</div>
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Soi Downtown is well know by the locals for it's night market, but even in the daytime pick-up trucks will be stopping in Tanon Krabi to offload their goods and this otherwise sleepy street is filled with activity throughout the day. Some of these old shops like the one below are gradually changing to trendy cafe's and souvenire shops.<br />
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Turning left out of Soi Downtown and you will be sure to see i-46 Old Town Coffee - just look for the red bicycle! This place is a real treasure, inexpensive, run by a wonderfully friendly family and makes a great place to relax and chat with the family and other visitors. This place deserves a blog post of it's own and as soon as that's done I'll put the link here too! *Update. i-46 has stopped selling coffee and now offers individual or small group visits to see their house. Part of the package is a serving of local drinks and sweets.<br />
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Just along from i-46 is the old Sirirote Hospital building. I remember when I first came to Phuket that this was one of 'the' hospitals to go to. It was small then and has now relocated and re-branded as the <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/06/hospitals.html" target="_blank">Phuket International Hospital</a> located close to Big C and Central. Looking at it now it seems so incredibly small!<br />
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Continuing along Tanon Krabi past the Blue Elephant Restaurant and Chinpracha House you will eventually come to <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2007/11/sarn-jao-mae-ya-nang.html" target="_blank">Mae Ya Nang Chinese Temple</a> which takes it's name from the Sea Goddess the protector of sailors and is worth a visit, the temple is just over 100 years old as are most of Phuket's Chinese Temples.</div>
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Tiansin the Mitsubishi dealer called me to tell me that my pick-up truck was ready to be collected, therefore the walk ends here today, so until next time..........</div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Phuket, 83000, Thailand7.8852613813170764 98.3865717030130337.8832848813170768 98.38403970301303 7.887237881317076 98.389103703013035tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-71208057929027090852013-08-27T21:49:00.000+07:002020-07-27T11:45:57.306+07:00Phuket's Hungry Ghost Festival 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Por Tor Festival 2013 - เทศกาลพ้อต่อ ภูเก็ต ๒๕๕๖</span></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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(See also Hungry Ghosts Festival <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2011/08/hungry-ghost-festival-2011-phuket.html">2011</a> and <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/09/hungry-ghost-festival-2012.html">2012</a>)</div>
<br />As always this festival runs for a month and different areas in Phuket Town hold their festival on different days helping to make the festival activities last for around 2 weeks. The Phuket Fresh Market carpark is the main arena for the Ranong Road festival and as you can see below everything looks very traditional except for those numbers! This is where I park everyday to go to the market and for two days my life has got really complicated trying to find a parking space!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Here are my photos from this year's Hungry Ghost Festival known as 'Ngan Por Dtor' by the locals. I missed the procession this year but you can see last year's event on the link above. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />This year I enjoyed some free food, which was inevitably very popular with everyone. Just join the queue and help yourself! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Ah but sorry, all the best food is saved for the Hungry Ghosts!</div>
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<br />But the festival isn't only about food (even if food plays a major part as in all Thai festivals!) The street market if full of stalls and I bought two T-shirts as I couldn't avoid the temptation!<br /><br />The main purpose of the festival is for the local people to pay respect to the deceased members of their families and to also look after the spirits that may not have any family to provide for them. If you want to join in you can make a small donation and pick up a set of incense sticks, a candle and 'gim' paper. Light your candle first, then pray at the alter then finally burn the paper in the incinerator provided, this is like sending money to your ancestors via a spiritual 'Pay Pal' (if that makes sense to you!).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Just have to comment on the new school uniform here in Phuket, I'm not sure but I think it may be every Friday, the school children wear the Phuket Batik shirt that has now become the Phuket costume for Government Official's too. So much more fun than the normal white shirts!</div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Phuket, 83000, Thailand7.8832363034753117 98.3859831833979117.8827423034753119 98.385350183397918 7.8837303034753115 98.3866161833979tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-10994972631617756212013-08-26T21:51:00.000+07:002020-07-27T12:00:08.148+07:00Snorkelling on land!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Low tide at <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/03/rawai-beach.html">Rawai Beach</a> is the perfect time to explore marine life without the need of a snorkel mask or even getting wet (well except wet feet I guess). Choose the day of the full moon or the two days following the full moon and you will have the best time for a visit as the water will be at its lowest late afternoon.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />You will see the locals out catching fish, crabs, small octopus and shellfish so there are some great photo opportunities and as it gets nearer to sunset some great skies too! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Be patient, stand still and see what swims or crawls past! </div>
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<br />If you want to cheat a bit and find a photo subject that is not frantically swimming around (as they say never work with animals!) then stop by at one of the fishing nets and your sure to find something.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Be careful as you walk as there can be a few dangers such as small stingrays that hide in the sand and sea urchins that hide under the rocks that seem to be watching you with one orange eye!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Be careful too not to tread on the newly sprouting coral - it has taken a while for things to grow back after the 2004 Tsunami Disaster as coral grows very slowly. Although Rawai was not hit so badly by the Tsunami there was still a lot of damage to the coral reef, partly caused by larger pieces of coral that washed in from the deeper waters and were left stranded along the shallows. These large lumps of dead coral now present a problem for boats at low water but at the same time make a good hiding place for some of the marine life. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Also look out for the different types of sea grasses that add a bit of colour to the sand coloured rocks<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Before you know it, it will be sunset - time for a nice cold beer at one of the beach-side restaurants!<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Oh and one last thing....if you're unlucky with the weather, snorkelling could become something completely different!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Rawai, Phuket, Thailand7.7729349802235808 98.3235538862304577.7571174802235809 98.303297886230453 7.7887524802235806 98.34380988623046tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-49554500561574801402013-08-14T21:14:00.000+07:002020-07-27T12:04:47.758+07:00Tanon Thalang Revisited<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Having done a little bit of shopping I wanted a restaurant with a parking space outside so as to be able to keep an eye on things. Planning on noodles or Oh Dtao I started my journey around town. Huh! 17.30pm is not a good time - schools are out and hungry Mums and kids are competeing with office evacuees to get a bite to eat. I didn't have much luck - Oh Dtao shop was closed as were some of my favourite noodle stops and those that were open had not a parking space insight, especially for a long pick-up truck! Heading back home I turned down Tanon Thalang only to find a parking space right in front of <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/07/kopitiam-cafe-and-restaurant-tanon.html" target="_blank">Kopitam</a>, I was in luck at last!<br />
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Just recently the Tourist Authority of Thailand budgeted the instalment of coloured lights to light up the buildings along Tanon Thalang at night and run at the cost of the local council. I must say I don't totally agree with the idea as the street is usually lit by old fashioned style lights and looks authentically 'historical' and these bright alternating neon colours look more like something out of Disneyland and not at all in keeping with the Old Town theme in my opinion but they have become popular with photographers and look pretty for taking selfies.<br />
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It was a rainy morning and stuck for what to do I decided on a walk around Suan Luang Rama 9 Park (สวนสาธารณะสวนหลวง ร.9). The park is located on an old tin mining area just outside the main part of Phuket Town on Chao Fa East Road (click 'location' at bottom of post for a map). The park is also known as Phuket Provincial Commemoration Park as it was re-developed in 1987 to celebrate the King's 60th birthday.<br />
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Usually on a fine day and especially early morning or just before sunset the park is full of locals coming to walk, play takraw, volleyball, football or basketball, picnic or even just sit and watch the world go by. At 10am this morning the park was deserted except for a couple of westerners working out on the exercise machines that surround the central lake..</div>
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The one thing that hit me was the lack of litter - none at all! People were there cutting grass, planting reeds in the water and one guy going around in a small boat collecting rubbish from the pond.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Many of the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficus_benjamina" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Ficus</a><span style="text-align: start;"> trees (ต้นไทร) had spirit houses underneath.</span></div>
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It is common for Thai people to put unwanted spirit houses under Ficus trees along the roadsides as these trees are believed to be sacred as well as bringing shade and the park has found it necessary to put up a huge sign threatening a 2000Baht fine if caught!</div>
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If you visit the park in the evening you can also continue on to Phuket's well known Weekend Market or Suan Luang Market. Just head out of the side entrance on Wirat Hong Yok Road and you will find <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/07/suan-luang-market.html" target="_blank">Suan Luang Market</a> (open everyday) or turn left and head to the Weekend Market (only on Saturday and Sunday of course). There are also plenty of places to eat outside both entrances of the park as well as convenience stores if you want to do a picnic. If you are at the park in the morning then you could always combine this with a visit to Naka Temple.</div>
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Kopi de Phuket was originally located in the <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/07/on-on-hotel-and-kopi-de-phuket.html" target="_blank">On On Hotel</a> as a small coffee shop however since the hotel has been taken over and re-branded as The Memory, Kopi de Phuket had to close. Now you can find Kopi de Phuket next to 'The Books' bookshop in Phuket Road.</div>
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As I hate air conditioning and it was a rainy (cold!) day so I chose the outdoor table, not only did this give me a chance to watch Phuket life go by but also the opportunity to listen to the music drifting from the CD shop opposite! </div>
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I chose the Chinese Soup or Bak Kut Teh it was absolutely delicious, the meat was really tender and just fell off the bones and the soup was really tasty with plenty of pepper and Chinese herbs. Recommend it!</div>
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Another Phuket style dish (and another of my favourites) is the Chicken Curry with Roti, but there is a huge menu to choose from and I couldn't eat everything so you'll just have to go and check it out! </div>
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Rainy days in Phuket usually give me some time for doing fun things so today I headed off to Central Festival East (Homeworks Phuket) to see the World of Batik Exhibition. These exhibitions are usually small affairs but this one offered you a chance to meet the artists, make your own Batik, taste Phuket local foods for free and enjoy a Thai Dancing show, fashion show and musicians. Several styles of Batik was on show and for sale as well as other works of art and local products. So this exhibition was good fun.</div>
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The Exhibition runs from August 1st to August 4th 2013 and apparently is to continue every Sunday.</div>
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A long time ago I attended a Batik Training Class and made my own attempt at Batik! You can see the result on my <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/08/phuket-batik-clothes-and-textiles.html" target="_blank">Batik</a> post too!</div>
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Batik House in Rawai run by Ajarn Apinan Tovankasame</div>
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The artist <a href="http://www.watcharinartstudio.com/" target="_blank">Watcharin Rodnit</a> was painting something when I was there, his works of old buildings in Kathu had been made for the Kathu Festival and were very different from his abstract work. I will make a separate blog post for Watcharin and you can find him on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/watcharin.rodnit">Facebook</a> too.</div>
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A street-cart sells traditional <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/09/thai-snacks-kanom-thai.html" target="_blank">'Ah Poeng'</a> cakes on the street corner is a good place to start,you can watch the cakes being made and take them away still warm and crispy!A well known noodle stall sets up in the afternoon but was open when I was there so I stopped at <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/07/juice-raw-tanon-yaowarat-phuket.html" target="_blank">Juice Raw</a> in Tanon Yaowarat to recover from my walk as well as a plate of spring rolls at <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/07/lock-tien-traditional-phuket-local-food.html" target="_blank">Lock Tian</a> for late breakfast!</div>
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Soi Soon Utis is a dead end street finishing at the big Luang Amnart Nararak Mansion that also faces out onto <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2013/06/tanon-dibuk.html" target="_blank">Dibuk Road</a>. Being a residential street it is basically a place to see the old houses similar to the ones you can find all over Phuket Old Town. Don't forget to stop at the Cookie House and pick up a box of Phuket Dtao Sor Cakes!<br />
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The back entrance of <a href="http://dawninphuket.blogspot.com/2012/07/phuket-thai-hua-museum.html" target="_blank">Thai Hua Museum</a> faces onto Soi Soon Utis which is something else I hadn't realised until today!</div>
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Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Talat Nuea, Phuket, 83000, Thailand7.8859022701954071 98.3873917150776837.8839257701954075 98.384859715077681 7.8878787701954067 98.389923715077686tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-34527687590123633322013-07-30T19:51:00.000+07:002020-07-26T11:50:43.334+07:00Catching Sandworms in Rawai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am often lucky enough to catch a typical moment in Thai life quite by chance, today was one of those days. While I was waiting for my boat to leave for Bon Island a lady appeared on the beach with a plastic bottle containing bits of raw fish. At first I thought she had brought the fish down to the beach to wash them in sea water but this was not the case.<br />
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Having collected some water she mixed it with the fish and walked along the beach spraying handfuls of bloody water on the sand. When she saw the signs of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenicola_marina" target="_blank">sandworm</a> coming to the surface she took a piece of the fish meat and pressed it on the sand for a couple of seconds, on removing it she had caught her sandworm as it had come up to taste the fish. She carried on with the process but the next time she just poked her fingers in the sand and caught hold of the worm and pulled it out of the sand and placed it in the bottle hanging around her neck.<br />
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Rawai Beach is a great place for seeing the locals catching marine life. The tide goes right out at Rawai and leaves pools of shallow water making it a perfect place for catching small octopus, crabs and shellfish. The locals often place long fishing nets along the bay on sticks to catch small fish and I remember many years ago joining them to pull a long net into the water to encircle the fish. We pulled the circle in smaller and smaller until the fish had nowhere to go except into the net and eventually into the cooking pot to make a tasty spicy fish curry called 'Gaeng Som'. Makes me hungry just thinking about it! </div>
Dawn in Phukethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690376768579209092noreply@blogger.com0Rawai, Phuket, Thailand7.7729086074191622 98.3237558556720617.7689541074191624 98.318691855672057 7.7768631074191621 98.328819855672066tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394595203154554670.post-32287746377069885442013-07-27T20:29:00.000+07:002020-07-26T11:51:18.991+07:00Pae Taew Noodle Shop - ร้านบะหมี่แป๊ะเถว<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pae Taew Noodles has been in business for around 50 to 60 years and has extended to 3 branches, one in Samgong, one in front of Dao Rung School and the one I went to on the corner of Tanon Dibuk and Tanon Satun. I only just made it in time as they close at 18.30pm, and I had attempted to go their for lunch a few days ago just to discover it was school lunch break and all the students were in for noodles and not a spare table in sight which kind of proves it's worth a visit! My bowl of Bamee Haeng included a deep fried prawn, a fish ball, sliced pork and wonton as well as lettuce (and noodles of course) - yum!<br />
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บะหมี่แป๊ะเถวเปิดกิจการมายาวนานกว่า 50 ปี โดยบรรพบุรุษ คือ แป๊ะเถว ผู้ซึ่งก่อตั้งร้านในระยะแรกได้เดินทางมาจากเมืองจีน โดยมาเปิดร้านบะหมี่ที่ภูเก็ต จากนั้นก็ขยายสาขาสืบต่อมาในรุ่นลูกๆ ปัจจุบันแป๊ะเถวเกี๊ยวหมี่มีถึง 3 สาขา คือ สาขาถนนสตูล (ข้างโรงเรียนเทศบาลปลูกปัญญา) สาขาหน้าโรงเรียนดาวรุ่งวิทยา และสาขาสามกอง สำหรับสาขาสามกองนั้น ถือเป็นร้านที่มีบรรยากาศเย็นสบาย สะอาดสะอ้าน ตกแต่งได้อย่างทันสมัย ส่วนอีก 2 สาขาก็เป็นร้านในสไตล์ดั้งเดิม<br />
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