KO + + LIFESTYLEH + C PEOPLE HAN + OUTDOORS + ACTIVITIESG + + the MAGAZINE 2010 KOH CHANG the MAGAZINE 1 2 KOH CHANG the MAGAZINE KOH CHANG the MAGAZINE 3 Enhancing your happiness at Haad Sai Khao SERVICES & FACILITIES Free form outdoor pool (60x15m) Pool bars Children pool Fitness center Sauna Spa & Massage Beach front massages Tour & activities information KC GRANDE RESORT & SPA Hote private parking space Free Wi-Fi The Beach Restaurant Coffee Shop Free Internet Café Meeting and convention facilities Please view back page For Reservation: Bangkok Office: 166 Soi Jantima 11, Ladphao 80 Road, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand Tel: +66 (02) 539 5424-6, +66 (02) 538 7200 - Fax: +66 (02) 538 6224 Koh Chang Office: 1/1 Moo 4, Baan Haad Sai Khao, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand Koh Chang TraT, Thailand Tel: +66 (039) 552 1111 - Fax: +66 (039) 551 394 e-mail:
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[email protected] www.kckohchang.com CONTENTS KO H C HANGthe MAGAZINE 34 CUISINE Thai cuisine is not just about tongue- 20 numbing and tear Inducing spices RELIGION Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. More then 90 per- cent of the population follow Buddhism, and its influence is apparent almost everywhere in Thailand 78 GATEWAY Useful information for your visit KOH CHANG the MAGAZINE E-mail:
[email protected] Web: www.kohchangthemagazine.com Concept: Laszlo Halasz 38 Photos: Claude Alain KC Contact: Mana Muangsoom KC Coordinator: Barry Panzer PEOPLE Advertising: Arunee Muangsoom Travellers to Thailand are generally struck by the smiles, warmth Editorial: Sonia Tanha and friendliness of the local people Art Direction: Creative House, Stuttgart, Germany, Publisher: STAR Photo Co., Ltd.