Fah Thai Magazine Mar-Apr 2020

HAPPENINGS
THAILAND
SAMUI
SPOTLIGHT
Fun
on the
Farm
This may be the year that the
island’s farms catch tourists’
eye, with innovative venues
such as the WeGreen Farm
Samui’s first Culture Park,
Vegetable Farm, and Restaurant
catapulting to the forefront of
hotspots. Visitors get to enjoy
delicious meals made with
farm-grown produce while
also learning about traditional
farming and cooking practices.
WeGreen blends the agricultural
past with the tourist-friendly
present to offer guests an
opportunity for learning,
growing and entertainment all
in one. +66 (0) 77 485 044-5,
wegreensamui.com
SUNSET SPIKED COCKTAILS
A fiery end to the day makes any holiday
sublime, and The Sunset on Bangrak
beach is an idyllic location for just such
an experience. As the name suggests,
the chic bar and restaurant comes alive
just as the sun’s last rays die. Located
near Samui’s beloved Big Buddha
and among some of the island’s most
popular venues, The Sunset offers a
modern, cosy setting to kick back and
enjoy stunning views while dining on
Thai and European fare washed down
with innovative cocktails like Tom
Kha Martini and Tom Yum Margarita.
Advance booking recommended. Open
Sunday to Friday, 12pm-10pm, 14/1 Moo 5,
Bangrak, Bophut, +66 (0) 12 487 875,
thesunsetsamui.com
CAKE ON THE BEACH
Over the past 10 years, the invitingly homey Lolamui Café
has been serving up some of the best cakes and desserts on
the island. Delicious options range from a slice of coconut
cake, banoffee pie or dark beer Horlicks cake, all washed down
with a cup of steaming hot coffee in a beautiful home-like
setting on Lamai Beach. Probably explains why the tables are
usually full. Open Sunday to Tuesday, 11am-5pm, 127/184
Moo3, Lamai, +66 (0) 77 601 607, facebook.com/lolamuicafe
RINGSIDE SPECTACLE
Founded more than two decades ago,
Chaweng Stadium is the place on Samui
to enjoy the ancient martial art of Muay
Thai. Though the combat sport is deeply
rooted in Thai culture, fighters come
from across the world to compete in
the heart of popular Chaweng Beach.
Each week brings a card of six fights and
participants can be children or adults,
men or women. The beautiful Wai Khru
warm-up dance gives spectators a closer
look at Thai culture, while tunes spun
by the resident DJ between fights keep
guests entertained and amped up. Book
in advance to guarantee a spot. Open
Tuesday and Friday at 9pm, 166/16
Moo 2, Soi Stadium Club, Chaweng Beach
Road, Chaweng, +66 (0) 77 300 514,
chawengstadium.com
Photos Justin Shin (@shotbyshin)
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