Fah Thai Magazine Nov-Dec2019

HAPPENINGS
THAILAND
SAMUI
SPOTLIGHT
Take a Bough
Travellers seeking the comfort
of familiarity need look no
further than Bophut’s Refeel
House Café. This home turned
into a chic and cosy “jungle
café” draws a lively mixture of
locals and tourists alike. Guests
get to choose from a unique
menu of fruity drinks and
beautifully presented sweet or
savoury bites. Find a seat among
the jungle of potted plants and
bask in your lush surroundings.
Once you’ve ordered, there are
fun board games at hand to
pass the time. Opens daily
10am-10pm, 115/120 Moo 6,
Bophut, +66 (0) 95 146 4357,
facebook.com/RefeelHouseCafe
GOLDEN MOMENTS ON THE SEASHORE
Standing tall, golden and glistening on the shore of the southern
tip of the island is the unforgettable Laem Sor Pagoda. Less well
known than many local tourist sites, the pagoda has preserved
the peace of an older world of Thai traditions. With the tranquil
sound of the sea lapping on the sands of Bang Kao Beach, the
temple is perfect if you’re looking for some spiritual focus. Though
an oasis away from the hustle and bustle, the Laem Sor Pagoda
is also just a stone’s throw from delicious local fare. It is open to
visitors from dawn to dusk. Bang Kao Beach, Bang Kao, Koh Samui
ROAST CHICKEN, OOH LA LA!
The tantalising smell of chicken roasting
over an open flame is the beckoning call
that lures many gourmets to the Chicken
Farm Rotisserie on Bophut. The French
art of roasting a chicken has lost none of
its delicious nuances in making its way to
Thailand. Apart from a cosy atmosphere,
Chicken Farm Rotisserie is also easy to
find. The only requirement is you show up
with an empty stomach – no reservations
needed. Opens daily 12pm-10pm, 47 Moo 1
Bophut, +66 (0) 93 578 1871,
facebook.com/chickenfarmsamui
BEST BURGER ON THE ISLAND?
If you’re looking for the tastiest beefcake in town, you need
to hunt down Bootlegger Samui. With favourites like Wake ‘n’
Bacon and Double Trouble made from 100 per cent dry-aged
beef, diners know they are getting the real deal. Meanwhile,
expert staff pay homage to the magical combination that is
burger and beer by offering to pair your beef-in-a-bun
up with the best craft beer available. With
its convenient location on Bang Rak Beach
Road close to Koh Samui Airport, Bootlegger
serves up a great start to a brilliant holiday.
Opens daily 7am-11pm, 34/55 Moo 4, Bang Rak,
+66 (0) 77 414 252, bootleggersamui.com
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