Manote Tripathi <\/p>\n
The Nation <\/p>\n
Publication Date : 07-01-2013 <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
An author tells foreigners how to enjoy the best 100 islands in Thailand <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
ML Kalyakorn \"Khem\" Kasemsri feels very unhappy if she is away from the sea for too long. Devoted to the deep, the waters have a calming effect on her spirit while the islands in the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand offer a haven for her soul. <\/p>\n
Out of this lifelong love affair with our world-renowned but fast-changing marine resources has come Khem's first book \"Ultimate Islands: Thailand's Best Tropical Islands\". In the coffee-table tome, which runs to more than 300 pages, she tells foreigners how to enjoy the best 100 islands out of the 300 islands in Thai waters in the right way. <\/p>\n
\"My main goal is to promote Thai tourism,\" she says, adding: \"Most books on our islands are written by foreign authors. These books are either positive about our islands or very critical of them. But I am Thai. I know my subject well, and have some accurate information and objectivity that allows for a better understanding of our country. It's not all praise nor is it negative. I just present the right information, and through this, readers will form their own judgement.\" <\/p>\n
Kalyakorn chose to launch her book on the relatively unknown Coral Island, a 30-minute speedboat ride from Phuket. The launch also included island hopping on a yacht from Wahoo Big Game Fishing (Thailand) and first-class accommodation at Vijitt Resort. <\/p>\n
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