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Thailand is one of the countries in the parameters with important rainforests, resulting in an area rich in forest resources, both wildlife and plant species. The area serves as the habitat of wild animals, a treasure trove of medicinal plants for humanity, an important watershed forest, and an inexhaustible food source and learning center for human beings. สายฝนท่ีพร่างพรมลงบนผืนดินชุ ่มของป่าเขตร้อน น่ันคือหยาดน�้าแห่งชีวิตท่ีหล่อเลี้ยงพืชและสัตว์มากมายหลายสายพันธุ์ ทุกชีวิตก�าเนิดขึ้นภายใต้ร่มเงาของป่าฝนและเกิดวิวัฒนาการไปสู่ความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพอย่างไม่สิ้นสุด ประเทศไทยนับเป็นประเทศหนึ่งในโลกท่ีอยู่ในอาณาเขตของป่าฝน โดยเฉพาะในคาบสมุทรภาคใต้ท่ีมีฝนตกไม่น้อย กว่า 6-8 เดือนในหน่ึงปี ซ่ึงท�าให้บริเวณน้ีอุดมสมบูรณ์ไป ด้วยทรัพยากรป่าไม้ท้ังสัตว์ป่าและพันธุ์พืช เป็นแหล่งท่ีอยู่อาศัยของสัตว์ป่า เป็นคลังยาธรรมชาติของมวลมนุษย์ เป็นแหล่งต้นน�้าล�าธาร แหล่งอาหารและแหล่งเรียนรู ้ซึ่ง มนุษย์สามารถเข้าไปศึกษาค้นคว้าอย่างไม่มีวันจบสิ้น

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ด ้วยต�ำแหน่งที่ตั้งทำงภูมิศำสตร ์ของประเทศไทย ที่เป็นจุดบรรจบของเส้นทำงกำรกระจำยพันธุ ์ทั้งพืชและ สัตว์จำก3เขตหลักของทวีปเอเชียคือกลุ่มอินโด-เบอร์มีส(Indo-Burmese Element) กลุ ่มอินโด-ไชนีส(Indo- Chinese Element) และกลุ ่มมำเลเซีย (Malaysian Element) ส�ำหรับกำรกระจำยพันธุ ์ทำงพฤกษศำสตร์

และเขตชิโน-หิมำลำยัน (Sino-Himalayan) เขตอินโด-ไชนีส(Indo-Chinese) และเขตซุนดำ(Sundaic)ส�ำหรบักำรกระจำยพนัธุ์ของสัตว์ ด้วยเหตุนี้ประเทศไทย จึงมีป่ำเขตร้อนท่ีสำมำรถจ�ำแนก ได ้ถึง 12 ประเภท มีพันธุ ์พืช อยู่มำกมำยถึงกว่ำ15,000 ชนิดหรือเท่ำกับร้อยละ8 ของพันธุ์พืช ทั่วโลก ในขณะเดียวกันก็มีพันธุ ์สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนมมำกถึง285ชนิดมีนก965ชนิดและมีแมลงถึง8,000 ชนิด ซึ่งนับได้ว่ำเป็นแหล่งที่ มีควำมหลำกหลำยทำงชีวภำพสูงมำกแห่งหน่ึงในโลก ป่ำฝนเขตร้อนที่เป็นป่ำดงดิบในคำบสมุทรภำคใต้ มีปริมำณน�้ำฝน2,000 - 4,000 มิลลิเมตรต่อ ปี ท�ำให้เกิดควำมอุดมสมบูรณ์

มำกกว่ำทุกภำคของประเทศไทย เป็นแหล่งก�ำเนิดต้นน�้ำล�ำธำรที่ท�ำให้เกิดลุ่มน�้ำที่ส�ำคัญหลำยลุ่มน�้ำ เช่น ลุ่มน�้ำตำปีลุ่มน�้ำคีรีรัฐ ลุ่มน�้ำตรัง ลุ่มน�้ำรอบทะเลสำบสงขลำ ลุ่มน�้ำปัตตำนี สำยบุรีและสุไหงโกลก อีกทั้งมีผืนป่ำดิบช้ืนที่รวม กันใหญ่ท่ีสุดในประเทศไทย คือ ป่ำเขำสก-คลองแสง ป่ำ เขำหลวง ป่ำเขำบรรทัดและป่ำฮำลำบำลำ มีเนื้อที่รวมกัน

WithThailand’sstrategicgeographical location atthemeetingpointofthedistributionboundaries of floraand fauna from3majorbio-geographic regionsofAsia,namely,theIndo-BurmeseElement, the Indo-Chinese Element, and theMalaysian Element, for plant distribution, and the Sino- Himalayan, Indo-ChineseandSundaic regions for animaldistribution, tropical forests inThailandcanbeclassified in to 12 types, conta in ing morethan15,000plantspecies,oroneeighthofworldplant species.Thereare,meanwhile,upto285speciesofmammals,965birds,and8,000 insects.Thus,thecountry isregarded asoneoftheworldregionsrichinbiodiversity. The v i r g i n r a i n f o r es t in the Southern Peninsula receivesabout2,000-4,000mil l imeters of rain a year, making it themost fert i le regioninthecountry,andthesourceofvariousstreams that turn intoseveral major riverbasins,suchasTapi,Khirirat,Trang, aroundSongkhlaLake,Pattani,SaiBuri,andSungaiKolok,withacombined largest tropical rainforest in thecountry,coveringKhaoSok-KhlongSaeng, KhaoLuang,KhaoBanthatandHalaBalaForests,

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ถึง11,688.64 ตำรำงกิโลเมตรหรือรำว7,305,971 ไร่ ภำยใต้ร ่มเงำของป่ำเขตร ้อน ทุกตำรำงนิ้วมี ส่ิงมีชีวิต อำศัยอยู ่ทั้งขนำดใหญ่อย่ำงช้ำงป่ำไปจนถึงเช้ือรำหรือ จุลินทรีย์ ในดิน ยึดโยงเป็นส่วนส�ำคัญในกำรค�้ำจุน และ ส่งเสริมระบบนิเวศน์ ให้มีควำมหลำกหลำย มีรูปแบบควำมสัมพันธ์ที่ซับซ้อน ด�ำเนินไปตำมครรลองของธรรมชำต ิ

เกิดเป็นระบบห่วงโซ่อำหำร ที่สอดประสำนกันทั้งพืชและสัตว์อย่ำงสมดุล เป ็นควำมมหัศจรรย ์ที่ น่ำตื่นตำ ตื่นใจ ส�ำหรับผู้ที่ได้มำ พบเห็น ภูเก็ตเป ็นเกำะที่ตั้งอยู ่ภำค ใต ้ฝ ั ่งตะวันตกของประเทศไทย เป็นสวรรค์ของนักท่องเที่ยวจำก ทั่วโลก เป็นที่ที่ป่ำเขตร้อนมำจรด กับทะเลอันดำมัน บนเกำะภูเก็ตแห่งนี้บริ เวณ เนินเขำริมอ่ำวกะรนเป็นที่ตั้งของ รีสอร ์ทเ ล็กๆ ที่ซ ่อนตัวอยู ่ ในธรรมชำติท ่ำมกลำงบรรยำกำศ ของป่ำฝนเขตร้อน ซึ่งผู ้มำเยี่ยมเ ยือนจะได ้ สัมผั สกับสิ่ ง มี ชี วิ ต อันหลำกหลำย ไม่ว่ำจะเป็นผีเส้ือ

นำนำชนิด นกท้องถิ่นและนกอพยพหนีหนำวตำมฤดูกำล แมลงต่ำงๆ และกระรอกที่แสนเช่ือง ภำพทุกภำพได้ถ่ำย ทอดควำมสวยงำมของธรรมชำติที่ก�ำเนิดข้ึนในมำรีน ่ำ ภูเก็ตรีสอร์ทแห่งนี้

withanareaof11,688.64squarekilometersintotal, orabout7,305,971raiorequivalent2,922,388acres. Eachandeverysquareinchunderthecanopyofthetropicalforestisinhabitedbylivingelementsfromlargeanimalssuchaselephantsdowntominute fungiorbacteriainthesoil,linkedupasanessentialparttosupportandpromotediversityintheecosystem,withcomplicated relations in thecourseofnature, resulting in afoodchainthat linksplants andanimalsequitably,amiracle that amazes allwho come acrossthephenomenon. Phuket,an islandoffthewesterncoastintheSouthofThailand, asaparadise fortourists around theworld, iswhere the tropical forest meetstheAndamanSea. Here on Phuket Island on the hilly headland over l o ok i ng Ka ron Bay i s a refreshing resortcomfortablyhuggedbypristine nature in the true atmosphere of a tropical rainforest.Thisiswherevisitorscangetintouchwithvariouscreatures,suchasdiversebutterflyspecies,localbirdsandmigratorybirdsfleeingwinterinthenorthernhemisphere,withinsectsandsquirrelsthatseemfamiliarwithhumans.Eachandeverypicture herehascaptured thebeautyofnature in this charmingMarinaPhuketResort.

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Heliconia jacquiniiแจ๊คควินิอาย

FromGrenada in theCaribbean,approximately4meters tall.Erectedflowerswith4-10 leavesalternatelyalignedintworowsintheverticalplane.Theflowersareredwithyellow&greenedges.Outermostleavesaregreenwithwhiteatthebase.Floweringthroughouttheyear.

Heliconia caribaeaก้ามปูเหลืองส้มดอกใหญ่

NativetotheWestIndiesintheCaribbeanSea,about fivemeters high.Thestemsurfaces,petiolesandtheundersideof leavesareglucose orsugary.Thespikesareupright (erect)withoutstalks.10-22yellow andorange leavesarealternatelystacked,aligned intworows inthe sameverticalplane.

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Musa uranoscopolกล้วยกัทลีหรือกล้วยแดง

Musa uranoscopolbelongs toMusaceaeorBananafamilybut it isnotedible. It isnativeto Indo-China. It isaround1-1.5metershighand growswellindimlightandbeachclimate.FloweringasinflorescencescalledPlee(bananaheart)atthe top,erectedflowerswith longthinoval-shaped redbract leavesand it isabout75centimeters long.Fruitingwithalotofseed,normallygrownasornamentalplant.

Musa ornataMusa sp. (Musa ornata Roxb.)กล้วยบัวสีม่วง

Herbaceousplant inMusagenus,native to Republic of India, withunderground root-stalks.Theabovegroundstemsarefalseorpseudo-stemswhichareformedbythetightlypackedoverlapping leafsheaths,about2-3metershigh.ThePleeorbananaheartoriginatedatthetopoftheplant.The floretpetal isdarkorangeandhasa purpleridgeinthemiddle;thefruit is smallandpurpleincolor;3-4fruitstoahandandcomposedof5handsper bunch.Normallygrownasornamental plantforitsbeauty.

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Fan PalmLicuala paludosaกะพ้อ

OriginatedinthesouthofThailand,MalaysiaandIndonesia.Asa localplant,itiscommonlyfoundeverywherehere.About15-20feet, fanshapedleaveswithlongandsmallleafstalks.Growswellinopenspaces.Thefruitsareroundshape,becomeprettyyellowinripestageandfinallyorangeincolor.TheleafbudcanbeeatenwithThaichilli sauce.Theyoungleafcanbeusedtowrapstickyriceforspecial preparationof foodfor the “Dueansip”or “SartThai” traditional ceremonyaboutghostsinthe10thmonth.Propagatedbybudding.

Fiji Fan PalmPritchardia pacificaปาล์มพัดหรือปาล์มมงกุฎ

Originated intheFiji Islandsand inthe SouthPacific.Singletrunkpalmwith20-30centimeter-stemsindiameterandcanbeup to10metershigh.Fanshaped leaveswith glucoseorsugarandcanbeupto1mwide. Theflowersareyellow-brown.Theroundfruit isabout1.2centimeters.andturnsintodarkbrowncolorwhen itbecomes ripeand is eatenbybirds.

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Fishtail PalmCaryota urensเต่าร้าง

Caryotaurensbelongstothepalmfamily,nativetoSouthAsia,e.g.SriLanka,India,Thailand,Vietnam andsouthernChina.Itisabigsingle-trunkedspinelesspalm.Thebi-pinnateleaveshavelargeV-shaped grooves.Completionoftheflowerresults inthedeathofthetree.Woodcanbeusedinconstruction andagriculturalinstruments,whileleavescanbeusedforroofingandropemaking.Theleafbudcanbe cooked,especiallyinthesouthwhereitiscookedwithcoconutandshrimp.

Hom Jed ChunTarenna wallichiiดอกหอมเจ็ดชั้น

Tarenna wallichii belongstoRubiaceaefoundintherainforestanddryevergreenforestinsouthernThailand, butithasalsobeenreportedlyfoundinToDaengnaturalpeatswampforestinNarathiwatprovince.Aperennial plant,medium-sizedtree,3-5metershigh,floweringasInflorescencesattheterminalofthebranch,composedofa lotofsmallflowerswhicharesimilartoIxoraspp.orWestIndianJasmin.Creamywhiteincolorinearlybloomstage thenturnsyellowwithstrongfragrancewhichlastsforabout2-3daysbeforestartingtosprinkle.

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Rattlesnake PlantCalathea crotaliferaคล้าตะขาบทอง

Asmallshrubabout2metershigh,withunder-groundcreepingrhizomes and above-ground stemserected, simple leaves withalternatearrangement,oval in blade shape. Flowers are about10-15centimeters long, flatshaped;thickroundcurvedfloralbractsarrangedalternately in singleplanesand stacked tightly, yellowish greenwith waxysurface.Palepurplepetalspeekoutofthebract.Floweringthroughout theyear,especiallyduringtherainyseason.

Red-hot Cat’s TailAcalypha hispida Burm.หางกระรอกแดงหรือหางแมว

Sh r ub i n t he f am i l y o fEuphobiaceae1-3meters tall.Simpleleaves,ovateshape,narrowacute apex, serratedmargins with ha i ry leaves . Aux i l ia ry in f lo rescences in red co lor ; imperfect flowers. The 15-20centimeterpistillateinflorescenceshangdown likecats’ tails.The floretshavenopetals,composedonlyofovalandstigmahangingdown.Havemedicinalproperties:rootisusedforanti-snakepoison,bark isusedforreducingmucus andagainstasthma, leavesare used forencouragingurineandlaxatives.

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Sky FlowerDuranta erectaเทียนหยด

Medium-sizedshrub,nativetothetropicsoftheAmericas,about 1-4metershigh.Simpleleavesarrangedalternately,ellipticorlanceolate,acuminatedbaseandacuteapexwithserratedmargin.Inflorescences arisefromaxesorterminalandhangdown.Thepurpleflowerconsistsof 5petals,fruitinginsmallgloboseyellow,lookslikeacandledropwhichbroughtthenameofdripcandle,grownasornamentalflower,propagatedbyseedingandcuttings.

Gold ShowerThryallis glaucaพวงทองต้น

Smallshrubheightof1-1.5meters.Simple leaveswith oblongshapeandarrangedoppositely.Asingleinflorescencearisesfromaxisofa leaf.Theflower isabout1centimeter consistingof5petalsformingastarburstbrightyellow,withaclusterofstameninthemiddle,floweringyearroundwiththe sun,propagatingbyseedingcuttingsandgrafting.

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Jelly MushroomDacryopinax sp.เห็ดราไม้ สีเหลือง

Fungibelongto jelly fungi intheDacrymycetaceae.Grownwellon rotting logs in thedry forestandrainforest inall regionsofThailand, especiallyduringtherainyseason.Whenmoistureisappropriate,thespores ontherottingloggrowquicklyandbecomefungiwithbeautifulyellowcolorwithfunnelshapesandopentospatulaformwithcurledmargins.Appear ingroupsandreceptaclesoften fusedtogether.Jelly texture,slippery mucouswhenwet.Thecolorchangestobrownwithagingandwearsout quicklyiflackingrain.

CrotonCodiaeum varicgatumโกศล

Smallshruboriginated in India,Malaysia,Thailand,China andtheSouthPacific.Itisanornamentalplantthatisfeatured incolorandthebeautifulshapeofthe leafbladeswhichare round,long,wide,narrowandtwistedshapes.Theleafblades mayhaveone, two, threeormorecolors,whicharemainly composedofgreen,yellow,orange,pink,andred.Inthefully bloomedstageofwhitecolor, thefilamentofstamenforma beautifulstarburst.

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Red LeeaLeea rubraสตางค์แดงหรือกะตังแดง

Smalltomediumshrub,about1-3metershigh,nativetoSoutheastAsia.It isbelievedto bringgoodfortune.Redinflorescenceslocatedattheterminalconsistofclusteroftightlypackedflorets.Petalssplitinto5jaggededges.Theyoungfruitisroundandgreenandbecomesdark whenmature.Floweringthroughouttheyearbutusuallyduringtherainyseason.

White LeeaLeea sp.สตางค์ขาว

Smalltomediumshrub,about1-3metershigh.NativetoSoutheastAsia.It isbelievedtobring goodfortune.Whiteinflorescences,locatedattheterminal,consistofclustersoftightlypackedflowers. Apetal-endsplitsinto5jaggededgessameasredLeea.Theyoungfruitisroundandgreen,becomes darkwhenaging.Floweringthroughouttheyearroundbutusuallyduringtherainyseason.

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Red PendaXanthostemon sp.รักแรกพบ สีแดง

Smalltomediumshrub,approximately1-3meterstall,originatedinAustralia,thesimpleleavesarealternatelyspiralling.Floweringasinflorescences,locatedataxisandterminalofbranch.Theinflorescencesarefloweringshrubsandconsistofalotof florets.Baseisfusedandformstubeandseparatesinto5petalsatthe terminal,staminalfilamentsformstarburstinthemiddle.Brightred,floweringthroughouttheyearround,propagatedbycraftingandcuttings.

Golden PendaXanthostemon sp.รักแรกพบ สีเหลือง

Smalltomediumshrub,approximately1-3meterstall,originatedinAustralia,simpleleavesarealternatelyspiraling.Floweringasinflorescences,locatedataxis and terminalofbranches.The inflorescencesare floweringshrubsandconsistofalotofflorets.Baseof flowerisfusedandformstubeandseparatedinto5 petalsattheterminal,staminalfilamentsformstarburst inthemiddle,brightyellow,floweringthroughoutthe yearround,propagatedbycraftingandcuttings.

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Ground OrchidSpathoglottis sp.กล้วยไม้ดินหรือเอื้องดิน

BelongedtoagenusofOrchid.OriginatedfromIndiatoSoutheastAsia, thePhilippines,NewGuinea,AustraliaandtheSolomonIslands.Hasundergroundrhizomewhichissympodialgrowthabovegroundasathin, longleafwith acuminateapexandhangingdown.Theracemesofflowersarisefromlateral pseudo-bulbs.Theflowersoccurringattheendsofinflorescencesmayhave differentcolors,suchasyellow,white,purpleorwhitemixedwithpurple. Bloomsalmostallyearround,foundinallregionsofThailand.

Donax canniformisคลุ้มป่า

Shrub in the familyofMarantaceae.Undergroundstemslooklikeaheadadjacentclump.Ovalsimple leaves,propagatedbybudding.ThesouthernpartofThailandusesitaswrapforfoodordessert.Barkusedfor makingpegsorhandicraftsandpulphas medicinalproperties.Whiteflowerssimilartoorchids,foundinthetropicalrainforestareaaroundThailandinstreamsorwetareas.

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GustaviaGustavia gracillimaบัวสวรรค์

Medium-sizedshrub,about2-3metersinheight,nativetotheMiddleEast,EastAfricaandinColombia.Simpleleavesandlanceolateshapewithwavyedge.SolitaryFlowerlocatedataxisneartheendofbranch.Petalsarepinkatbaseanddarkerattheterminal.Thereisalotofstyleinthemiddleoftheflower.Fullybloomedflowerisapproximately7-10centimeters.Fruitisupsidedownbellshape.Propagatedbyseedlings.

Glory BushTibouchina sp.ม่วงมงคล

NativetoAustralia,belongstoMelastomataceae,sameasMalabarmelastome.Amediumsizedshrubabout2-3meterstall.Flowerisbeautifulpurplewiththinpetal,bloomingflowerslastforoneday.Floweringthroughouttheyear,enjoysthesun,growswellinwaterbutnotfloods.Propagatedbycutting,thisornamentalplantiseasytogrowinthegarden.Itispopularduetoitsauspiciousname

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Cloth of GoldLantana camaraผกากรอง

AnativetreeoriginatedintheAmericas.Canbegrownandinvasivein thetropicsofAsia.Ashrubwithsquarestem,serratedmarginsandhairs on theunderside leafblade.Flowers forman inflorescencewhich is arrangedinacirclecluster.Flowerscomeinmanydifferentcolorsincludingred,white,creamyyelloworcanbetwomixedcolors,pinkandorangewithcolorsrangingfromwhite,yellowortwocolors.Hasmedicinalproperties inseveraltreatments,suchasanti-flatulence,controlshemorrhage,anti-itch/rashandcontusion.Propagatedbyseedlingandcuttings.

Blue ButterflyRotheca myricoidesผีเสื้อแสนสวย

AshruboriginatedinAfrica,about1-1.5metershigh.Flowersareturquoiseandlightbluetoalmostwhite,when itblooms it looks likeabutterflywith longstamens filament, likebutterflyantenna.Floweringthroughoutthe year,butwithout fragrance.Propagatedbycuttings, seedlingsandcrafting.

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Red Button GingerCostus woodsoniiเอื้องหมายนาดอกแดง

RedButtonGingerorCostuswoodsonii isanotherornamentalherbaceousplantwhichspreadsintropicalweather.Itthriveswellin theshadeandbloomsthewholeyearround,butmostprofuselyin therainyseason.Oldflowersarefavoritefoodofcertainbutterflies suchastheCommonImperial.

Red GingerAlpinia purpurataขิงแดง

RedGingerorAlpiniapurpurataisaherbaceousplantinthegingerfamily,originatinginMalaysiaandCentralAmerica.Ithasshowyflowersonlongbrightredbracts.Itthrivesintheshade,butalsotoleratesfullsunratherwell.Theartisticflowerscan be seen thewhole year round,especiallyintherainyseasonwithwaterdropsonthepetals.

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Red Head Powder PuffCalliandra Haematocephalaพู่จอมพล

NativetreesoriginatedinSouthAmerica.Theairy,spreadingshrubisabout3-4metershigh,the flowersarepinkandwhite.TheflowerformshemisphericalheadsimilartoRainTrees(Samanea saman) flower.Theflowerarisesfromleafaxis.Thewholeinflorescenceblossomsatthesametimeandthenalotofstamensfilamentformabeautifulflower-likefringedtassellikeonthecapofaMilitaryGeneral.Theflower budsareredandroundformedintoclusters.Propagatedbycraftingandcuttings.

Water CannaThalia geniculataคล้าแดงหรือคล้าน�้าช่อห้อย

AquaticplantinthefamilyofMarantaceae,abiennialplantbutlastsmanyyearswithundergroundrhizomes.Clustersofsimpleleaveswithlanceolatearrangementslocatedatstembase,about2meterstall,fastgrowing tree,growswell inmoistclayupto25-40centimeters waterdepth.Likesmoderatesun, flowering inpurple as inflorescenceat thetopof theplantandhanging down,thebaseofpedunclehasahairybract.Flowering throughouttheyear.

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Climbing LilyGloriosa superbดองดึง

AVinespecies (Creeper)withunderground rhizome,simple leaveswithlanceolateshapeswithleaf-tiptendrilsforclimbing.SolitaryFlowerwith longandellipticpetalwithwavingtwistatthepetal edge.Yellowcolorwithredatthetipinearlybloomstageandturnstoorangeandredforthewholeflowerinlatestage.Somevarietycanbeonlyyellowincoloruntilitfades.Growswellinrainforestandhighhumiditywildland.Hasmedicinalpropertiessuchasagainstleprosy,venerealdisease,colicdistensionandskindisease.

Bush WillowCombretum erythrophyllum พู่อมรหรือเงาะงาม

Smallsizeshrub,onsparsecanopy.OriginatedinSoutheast Asia.Canbranchforclimbingasavine.Simpleleaves,decussatearranged,spatulashape(narrowatbaseandobtusemargin)with entiremargin.Floweringasaninflorescenceinheadformlocatedat theaxisofterminalbranch,withbaseofsepalfusedtogetherwith longredstamens,lookslikerambutanwhicharecalledNgoinThai.

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Bua PhueanNymphaea nouchaliบัวเผื่อนหรือบัวขาบ

Herbaceousplantwhich isaquatic.Underground rhizome, leavesand flowersare floating abovethewatersurface,smooth andspinelesspetiole.Naturallycoloredflowercanbewhiteorvioletblueandcreatesdifferentcolors bybreedingtechnologywhichcanbloomitdayornight.Theflowers arealittlefragrant,pedicelcanbeusedas food, flower isusedforcardiactonic,analepticandagainstfever.Formingabeautiful flower allyearround.Roseum Plenum Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.บัวหลวง (สัตตบงกช)

Herbaceousplantwhich isaquatic.Thestemformsarhizomeunder theground,andastoolabovegroundwhichgrowsagainasnew.Usuallygrowninwaterdepth of 30-50 centimeters. Simplewithlargespheres.Solitaryflowerwithwhiteorpinkcolor,beautiful and fragrant.Put in flowervases.Bloomsinearlysunrisemorning,petalsandseedcanbe prepared into snacks orappetizerswrapped in leaves andcookedwithsugarsyrupfordessert.

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Grey-bellied SquirrelCallosciurus canicepsกระรอกปลายหางด�า

The cutest wild animal at the resort, generally encountered on the trees along the elevated walkway built as an observation trail in the forest around the resort; the squirrels are mostly tame and familiar with humans. In general, they feed on wild fruits of all types, including banana inflorescence and ripe palm fruit. They have the habit of searching for food in early morning and take a nap in the shade in the day, before looking for food again in the evening, and climbing to nest on crotches of large trees.

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Little SpiderhunterArachnothera longirostraนกปลีกล้วยเล็ก

The Spiderhunter is from a group of birds in Genus Arachnothera, Family Nectariniidae. Their distribution is in South Asia and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, it can be found in nearly every region. Their main habitat is evergreen forest. Sometimes found near banana flowers. Male and female birds are similar with extremely longer curved bills than Sunbirds. The Spiderhunter feeds on nectar.

Orange-headed ThrushZoothera citrineนกเดินดงหัวสีส้ม

Family Turdidae includes Robins and Thrushes in Genus Zoothera. Distribution is in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Main habitat is evergreen forest or wooded habitat. Frequently found bounding along the forest floor looking for earthworms and insects. However, the Orange-headed Thrush is an omnivore, feeding on both insects and fruits. Both sexes have bright orange chests and bellies with blue-grey back on the male and olive-brown back on the female. A resident and winter visitor.

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Olive-backed Sunbird (male)Nectarinia jugularisนกกินปลีอกเหลือง (เพศผู้)

Family Nectariniidae. Genus Nectarinia. Male has color with bright yellow belly, metallic blue, green-black, and brown throat, nape and shoulder. Female has lighter yellow belly. Both sexes have olive-brown backs. Voice: a low sweet, with rising inflection. Feeds on nectar. Mating and nesting on the twigsin the summer (February-March). Both sexes raise their young.

Olive-backed Sunbird (female)Nectarinia jugularisนกกินปลีอกเหลือง (เพศเมีย)

Family Nectariniidae. Genus Nectarinia. Male has color with bright yellow belly, metallic blue, green-black, and brown throat, nape and shoulder. Female has lighter yellow belly. Both sexes have olive-brown backs. Voice: a low sweet, with rising inflection. Feeds on nectar. Mating and nesting on the twigs in the summer (February-March). Both sexes raise their young.

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Thick-billed PigeonTreron curvirostraนกเขาเปล้า

Family Columbidae. Genus Treron. The distributions of Green Pigeons are in the east of South Asia, and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, they can be found in every region. Habitats are evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest, and mangrove forest. The Green Pigeons are a gregarious bird. Easily found in a flock when feeding in fig fruit trees. The Thick-billed Pigeon is a colorful bird with greenish orbital ring. The male is more colorful than the female.

Common MynaAcridotheres tristisนกเอี้ยงสาริกา

Family Sturnidae, Common Myna is familiar with people. Found in open country, cultivated areas and human settlements. It is local to Asia with a wide distribution. Feeds on fruits, insects, and human food waste. Sometimes found gathering in a big group with loud noises while roosting in the evening.

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Common KoelEudynamys scolopaceaนกกาเหว่า

A bird in the family of cuckoo, one of the 26 species found in Thailand, the females are in brown pattern, known as a brood parasite, laying their eggs in the nests of smaller birds to be hatched and reared for them, while eliminating the young of other birds from the nests.

Scarlet-backed FlowerpeckerDicaeum cruentatumนกสีชมพูสวน

Family Dicaedae. These very small birds live on the tree canopy and forest edge, feeding on nectar from flowers and fruits. Their voice is a hard, metallic dik. Male has a striking red crown and nape extends in a broad band from head down to upper tail. Distribution: South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Far East Asia.

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Red-breasted ParakeetPsittacula alexandriนกแขกเต้า

Family Psittacidae. Distribution: South Asia, Southeast Asia, and islands of Indonesia. Red-breasted Parakeet is a colorful bird with bright green body. Both sexes have orange-pink breast, grey head, and yellow shoulder. Male has a red hooked bill, and female has a black hooked bill. Feeds on fruits. Sometimes found in a large flock in mixed deciduous forest and sparse woodlands.

Scaly-breasted MuniaLonchura punctulataนกกระติ๊ดขี้หมู

Family Estrildidae. Distribution: from South Asia to the east of Indonesia and the Philippines.Scaly-breasted Munia is a small bird with the sparrow size. A large flock can be found on the ground and grassland. Feeds almost exclusively on seeds, and sometimes feeds on fruit and small insects. Scaly-breasted Munia can be identified by bold scaling on breast.

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Pacific Reef-EgretEgretta sacraนกยางทะเล

Family Ardeidae. Distribution: from South Asia to Oceania. Pacific Reef- Egret is dimorphic (black and white). Habitat: rocky coastal areas. Usually found during tides catching small fish, fish eggs, and shells. Builds nests in mangrove forest.

Collared KingfisherHalcyon chlorisนกกินเปี้ยว

Another colorful species in the family of kingfisher, usually found on the seashore, feeding on small crabs rather than fish.

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The Malayan BirdwingTroides amphrysusผีเสื้อถุงทองปักษ์ ใต้ เพศเมีย

Big bright color butterfly of Family Papilionidea. The colors are mostly yellow and black, with white band. Habitat: evergreen forest. Courtship behavior is usually expressed in the morning. During the day, the Malayan Birdwing feeds on nectar flower and rests in the afternoon. Distribution: Southern Thailand and Malay Peninsula.

The Great MormonPapilio memnonผีเสื้อหางติ่งนางละเวง เพศผู้

Family Papilionidae. Habitat: evergreen forest, sparse woodlands, and orchards. There are three different patterns in both sexes. Feeds on nectar flowers i.e.West Indian Jasmine (ixora sp.). Lays eggs under leaves of orange (Citrus reticulata) or lime (Citrus aurantifolia). Found in every part of Thailand and Malay Peninsula.

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The Broad Blue TigerTirumala septentrionisผีเสื้อลายเสือฟ้าเข้ม เพศผู้

Medium size butterfly of Family Nymphalidae. Distribution: South Asia, Southeast Asia from southern Thailand to Malay Peninsular, and Australia. It has a distinctive color with blue and black bands. Caterpillar feeds on leaves of Laurel-leaf Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) and Burmese lacquer Tree (Gluta usitata).

The Autumn LeafDoleschallia bisaltideผีเสื้อใบไม้เล็ก เพศผู้

Medium size butterfly of Family Nymphalidae. Distribution: South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The Autumn Leaf mimics dry leaf; often blends in with its environment. Camouflage helps protect the butterfly from its predators. Caterpillar feeds on leaves of jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) and caricature plant (Graptophyllum pictum).

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The Common DartletOriens golaผีเสื้อหนอนหญ้าลายเชื่อม เพศผู้

Small butterfly of Family Hesperiidae. The Common Dartlet is a fast flying butterfly with yellow, orange, and black colors. It can be seen sun-bathing on a leaf in the sunny afternoon of February - March or June. Distribution: Common in Thailand, Malay Peninsula and the Philippines. Caterpillar feeds on Alang-alang grass leaves (Imperata cylindrical).

The Common PalmflyElymnias hypermnestraผีเสื้อหนอนมะพร้าวธรรมดา เพศผู้

Family Nymphalidae can be varied in the same species and both sexes. The Common Palmfly found in southern Thailand exhibits brown with pale patterns, and white spot in the middle of the fore-wing. White-grey band occurs on the wing’s margin. 5-6 black spots can be found on the hind-wing. Distribution: southern Thailand and Malay Peninsula. Caterpillar feeds on leaves of Common fishtail palm (Cocos nucifera) and coconut (Cyrtostachys lakka).

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The Lemon PansyJunonia lemoniasผีเสื้อแพนซีสีตาล เพศผู้

The Lemon Pansy belongs to the Family Nymphalidae. It is commonly found in India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Lao PDR. It is brown and grey with dull white spots on the fore-wings. There are distinctively big yellow and black eye-spots on the fore-wings and hind-wings. Sometimes, the hind- wings also have numerous small eye-spots. Caterpillar feeds on leaves of Hemigraphis schomburgkii and Minnie root or popping pod (Ruellia tuberosa).

The Dark PosyDrupadia thedaผีเสื้อแต้มแสดสีคล�้า เพศผู้

The Dark Posy belongs to Family Lycaenidae. This family can be varied in patterns in both sexes, especially male which can have 8 patterns. The pattern found in southern Thailand is vivid. Male has yellow-orange fore-wing with 2-3 horizontal lines on the fore-wings. The hind-wings are white with distinctive black band. There is a tail at the end of the hind-wing to confuse its predators. Distribution: southern Thailand to Malay Peninsula.

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The Common FiveringYpthima baldusผีเสื้อสีตาลจุดห้าธรรมดา เพศผู้

The Common Fivering belongs to Family Nymphalidae. It is commonly found on Malay Peninsula and southern Thailand. The first pair of legs is short andcovered by hair, located by the side of the mouth in which the name “Brush footed” is derived from. It can be seen flying above the grass or small shrubs. The distinctively big and small spots are on the fore-wing and hind-wing. Caterpillar feeds on leaves of grass Pogonatherum crinitum.

The Tailed Jay Graphium Agamemnonผีเสื้อหนอนจ�าปีธรรมดา เพศผู้

The Tailed Jay belongs to Family Papilionidae. It can be commonly found in Nepal, Bhutan, northern India, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, and Malaysia. This species is seen all year round in tropical rain forest and open woodland. The forewing is dark brown with various light green spots. Caterpillar feeds on custard apple tree (Annona squamosa) and white chumpaka (Michelia alba).

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The Oleander Hawk MothDaphnis neriiผีเสื้อจรวดเขียวยี่โถ

The Oleander Hawk Moth belongs to Family Sphingidae. It is widely found from Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, SoutheastAsia, Sumatra, the Philippines, China, and Japan. It is a medium size rocket shape moth. Adult can be 7-8 centimeters in length. Its camouflage is similar to the military camouflage. Caterpillar is bright green and likes to feed on poisonous resin plants such as sweet oleander (Nerium oleander) and desert rose (Adenium obesum).

The Pale Brown Hawk MothTheretra latrelliiผีเสื้อจรวดสีตาลจุดด�า

The Pale Brown Hawk is a moth of Family Sphingidae. It is commonly found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Borneo, the Philippines, Hong Kong, southern China, Taiwan, and tropical area of Australia. The adult can be 7-8 centimeters in length. Its rocket-shape body is light brown with black spots on the head. Each wing also has a black spot and pale black patterns. Caterpillar feeds on leaves of Impatiens (Impatiens spp.).

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Orang DamselflyIndocnemis orangแมลงปอเข็มวงขาวโอแรง เพศผู้

The Orang Damselfly belongs to Family Platycnemididae. It is commonly found in India, Bangladesh, Malay Peninsula, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. In Thailand, the distribution is in lower northern, upper northeastern, eastern and southern regions. Mostly, it can be found along the creeks and river banks. It usually glides above the waterfalls looking for food. Male has a distinctive black strip on the side with blue tip on the end of body. It is one of the most beautiful damselflies.

Squash bugCoreidaeมวน

The Squash bugs belongs to Family Coreidae; Order Heteroptera. Its distributionis all over the world especially in the tropics. It is an insect with a tube-liked mouth. When it pierces food into the mouth, toxin saliva is injected during feeding. The Squash bugs feeding on plants will create brown spots on leaves. Many kinds of Squash bugs are colorful. Some species produce unpleasant odors to defend themselves.

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Metallic Shield BugsScutelleridaeมวนหลังแข็ง

The Metallic Shield Bug is in a family of true bugs. Many of them have vivid colors and are known as “Jewel Bugs, Metallic Shield Bugs, or Shield-backed Bugs”. The name is derived from a hard shield covering the wings and abdomen. Sometimes, it is misunderstood as the beetle. It is a nocturnal insect feeding on nectar plants. During the day it can be seen resting on the back of leaves. It is known for an unpleasant odor it uses to chase away the predators.

Metallic Shield BugScutelleridaeมวนหลังแข็ง

The Metallic Shield Bug is in a family of true bugs. Many of them have vivid colors and are known as “Jewel Bugs, Metallic Shield Bugs, or Shield-backed Bugs”. The name is derived from a hard shield covering the wings and abdomen. Sometimes, it is misunderstood as the beetle. It is a nocturnal insect feeding on nectar plants. During the day it can be seen resting on the back of leaves. It is known for an unpleasant odor it uses to chase away the predators.

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Great Green-leaf KatydidHolochlora japonicaตั๊กแตนหนวดยาวเขียวใหญ่

Great Green-leaf Katydid belongs to Family Tettigoniidae. It has a big body. Green leaf-liked wings make this kind of Katydid blend with their environment. The distinctive parts are long bristle, big pale yellow eyes, and very long legs. Katydid makes sound by rubbing their front wings together at night. It feeds on small insects. Habitat: evergreen forest and open woodland.

Stink Bug NymphPentatomidaeตัวอ่อนมวนเหม็น

Stink bugs belong to Family Pentatomidae. Adult has an oval shape body and is called shield-shaped insect. Legs are longer than the body length. Color of the Stink bugs is mostly dull. However, the nymphs are vivid. Some are black, white, red, or orange. These nymphs can change their color in different shades before they turn into the adult stage.

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Stink BugPentatomidaeมวนเหม็น

St ink bugs belong to Fami ly Pentatomidae. Adults have an oval shape body and are called shield- shaped insects. Legs are longer than the body length. Color of the Stink bugs is mostly dull, greenish brown. The name “stink bug” comes from an unpleasant odor produced from an abdomen gland. They use it to defend before flying away from their predators.

Stink BugPentatomidaeมวนเหม็น

Stink bugs belong to Family Pentatomidae. Adult has an oval shape body and is called shield-shaped insect. Legs are longer than the body length. Color of the Stink bugs is mostly dull, or mostly greenish brown. The name “stink bug” comes from an unpleasant odor produced from an abdomen gland. They use it to defend before flying away from their predators. The species shown here has a flatter and more oval shape than others.

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Olive Tree SkinkDasia olivaceaจิ้งเหลนต้นไม้

The Olive Tree Skink belongs to Family Scincidae. Its distributions are in Southeast Asia and islands. It is not easy to see due to their inhabitation on tree trunks. Its body is a distinctive golden brown with approximately 12 broken bands of black. Mouth and tail are yellow brown. It is more easily seen on the trunks of beach forest, coastal area and islands. It lays eggs more than one clutch a year. Each clutch can have up to 14 eggs. They nest on the canopy or in epiphytes’ sheath on a coconut tree.

Changeable LizardCalotes versicolorกิ้งก่าสวน

The Changeable Lizard belongs to Family Agamidae. It is commonly found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, and Indonesia. It likes to sun-bathe on the branch and feeds on insects. Occasionally,it will come to feed on the ground. Most colors are brown and grey. Head is pale yellow with pale black over its body and face. Both eyes can see in the different directions. During breeding season, the male has an orange-red throat which earned another name as “Bloodsucker”.

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Land SnailProsobranchia sp.หอยทากบก

Land Snails are mollusk of Family Helionidae. It is a non- skeleton animal. The soft body is covered with hard shell for protection. The shell has a slightly round shape with spirally right-handed coil. The snails sense their environment with a couple of tentacles. It is a slow mover. As a humid lover, the land snails can be found after the rain in the forest, garden, or near houses. They feed on plant litters, fungi, lichen, and algae during night time.

Common Green FrogHylarana erythraeaเขียดจิกหรือเขียดบัว

Common Green Frog is an amphibian of Family Ranidae. It is widely spread in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It can be found in the tropical moist lowland forest and ponds (both in natural and man-made settings). The body size is 7 centimeters with green back and black stripes on the side. Abdomen is white. The distinctive circle behind eye area is easily seen. It is an excellent swimmer and jumper. It usually sits on the top of a lotus leaf at night. Breeding season is the rainy season.

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Asian Common ToadDuttaphrynus melanostictusคางคกบ้าน

The Asian Common Toad belongs to Family Bufonidae. Its brown/grey skin is dry with the lines of warts along the back and the sides. The body ranges from 7 to 10 centimeters. It is commonly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, it is widely spread in evergreen forest and urban areas. It does not stay close to the water except during breeding season in March to September. Toad is an amphibian feeding on insects.

Chinese Edible FrogHoplobatrachus rugulosusกบนา

The Chinese Edible Frog is an amphibian of Family Ranidae. It is commonly found in wetlands such as paddy fields in East Asia and Southeast Asia. In Thailand, it is widely spread. The adult’s weight can range from 200-400 grams. Female is bigger than male. Breeding season is from March to September. It has long been a popular edible frog. Today it is considered as a commercial frog.

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ใดหากคุณได้สัมผัสกับหาดทรายที่เนียนนุ่มและขาวสะอาด ได้แหวกว่ายในน�้า

ทะเลสีครามบริสุทธ์ิ หรือนอนให้แสงแดดอบอุ่นของเขตร้อนผะผ่าวผิวกาย

นี่คือวันเวลาในความฝันซึ่งเป็นจริงได้และจะท�าให้คุณประทับใจอย่างไม่รู้ลืม

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At the foothill on the south end of the Karon beach connecting

with the Andaman Sea is a scenic viewing point, where the Karon Bay

is visible for a long way. Here is our cozy resort situated amidst

natural surroundings and lush green jungle gardens. It can certainly

return you to the embrace of nature.

สุดปลายหาดกะรนด้านทิศใต้เนินเขาติดทะเลอันดามันแห่งนี้เป็นจุดชม

วิวที่สวยงามท่ีสุดสามารถมองเห็นอ่าวกะรนได้อย่างสุดสายตาท่ีนี่คือรีสอร์ท

เล็กๆ ที่กลมกลืนอยู่ท่ามกลางธรรมชาติ แวดล้อมด้วยแมกไม้และสวนสวย

สีเขียวสถานที่ซึ่งจะท�าให้คุณคืนกลับสู่อ้อมกอดของธรรมชาติอย่างแท้จริง

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The wooden bridge linking the forest with pristine nature takes

you to the world of wildlife, comprising numerous kinds of flora and

fauna of the tropics, birds, butterflies, and insects, together with

amphibians and small reptile species.

สะพานไม้เชื่อมโยงผืนป่าน�าพาคุณให้เย้ืองกรายไปในบรรยากาศบริสุทธ์ิ

ของธรรมชาติและโลกแห่งสรรพชีวิต ทั้งพืชพันธุ์มวลดอกไม้นานา และชีวิต

สัตว์ป่าอันน่ารักของโลกเขตร้อนอาทินกผีเสื้อแมลงรวมถึงสัตว์สะเทินน�้า

สะเทินบกและสัตว์เลื้อยคลาน

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The turquoise pool hidden in the valley, surrounded with many

plant varieties, offers tranquility and a feeling of privacy. It is so

peaceful that you can hear the whisper of the wind as leaves rustle.

The sound of birds singing on the tree branches, to the accompaniment

of the running waterfall, in the midst of a romantic atmosphere,

perfectly link minds with the intricacy of nature.

สระน�้าสีมรกตซ่อนตัวราวกับบึงกลางป่าอยู่ในหุบเขาที่แวดล้อมด้วยแมก

ไม้นานาพันธุ์ให้ความเงียบสงบและความเป็นส่วนตัวอยู่ท่ามกลางเสียงกระซิบ

ของสายลมที่พัดใบไม้ไหวและเสียงนกร้องที่ดังอยู่ตามคาคบไม้กระเซ็นซ่าน

ด้วยหยดน�้าพร่างพราวจากสายน�้าตกท่ามกลางบรรยากาศโรแมนติกเช่ือมโยง

จิตวิญญาณเข้ากับความละเอียดอ่อนของธรรมชาติอย่างลงตัว

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The rooms of this resort offer an atmosphere that makes you one

with the sea at all angles. It is the world of imagination that has

come true. You may choose the rooms hidden in a realm of lush

greenery, with exotic plants and lovely animals. They are ready to

provide you with tranquility, comfort, and happiness, thus making

your time most valuable and memorable.

ห้องพักท่ีสร้างบรรยากาศให้คุณเป็นหนึ่งเดียวกับทะเลในทุกมุมมอง

เป็นโลกแห่งจินตนาการอันเป็นจริง หรือคุณอาจเลือกบรรยากาศของห้องพัก

ซึ่งซ่อนตัวอยู่ในป่าท่ีอุดมสมบูรณ์ด้วยความเขียวขจีของพันธุ์ไม้อันหลากหลาย

และสรรพชีวิตแสนน่ารัก พร้อมที่จะให้คุณได้สัมผัสกับความเงียบสงบ ความ

สะดวกสบายอย่างเต็มอ่ิมด้วยความสุขจนท�าให้วันเวลาของคุณเป็นช่วงเวลาที่

มีคุณค่าและน่าจดจ�าไม่รู้ลืม

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You can have such pleasure sitting for breakfast on the terrace,

where the mysterious lagoon and waterfall are nestled in their natural

setting. During nighttime, you will be enchanted with a delightful

atmosphere by the beachfront, listening to the sound of waves

splashing against the rocks. There will be many impressive nights that

leave a lasting memory.

อ่ิมเอมกับความสุขในการนั่งรับประทานอาหารเช้าริมระเบียง ท่ามกลาง

บรรยากาศราวกับนั่งอยู่ริมบึงกลางป่า เบื้องหน้ามีสายน�้าตกไหลหล่ังอยู่

ท่ามกลางธรรมชาติ ดื่มด�่ายามค�่าคืนกับบรรยากาศชวนฝันริมทะเล ฟังเสียง

คลื่นกระทบโขดหินอบอวลด้วยบรรยากาศแห่งความร่ืนรมย์เป็นห้วงเวลาแห่ง

ความประทับใจให้ค�่าคืนนั้นเป็นคืนวันที่ตราตรึงอยู่ในหัวใจของคุณตลอดไป

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Flora & FaunaPublisher : Marina Phuket Resort, Phuket, ThailandAdvisors : Pisuth Ek-Amnuay Chanin ThorutDesigner : Photo Square and Graphic Co., Ltd.Writer & Photographer : Surajit JamornmanTranslators : Phatchanuch Wongwathana Foster Aporn SongsangProofreader : Grant UptonGraphic Designer : Ruangwit PhutharapornPrinter : Best Graphic Press Ltd., Part.Color Separator : 48 Film Process Co., Ltd.ISBN : 978-616-374-214-8October 2014

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