This Saturday residents of Phuket gathered on the beach to aid in the release of a giant turtle. Thought to be about 50 years old, the massive turtle weighed a staggering 120kg. This is the largest turtle to have been found in Phuket for more than 10 y…
According to a recent study by the Phuket Tourist Association, the Patong area of Phuket is by far the most popular tourist destination this season, even though major hotels in other areas may be struggling to fill rooms.
In a recent interview with th…
Keen surfers have been coming to Phuket for years to catch the excellent waves that can be found in this part of Thailand. While many travellers may be put off visiting at this time of year by the heavy rains and storms, for some this is the perfect ti…
Looking for something to do in Phuket this weekend? Head on over to Galleria 346 to see the gallery’s 3rd art exhibition entitled “see you later-part 1”. The exhibition features the work of contemporary Cambodian artist Leang Seckon.
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Anyone looking for a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year should check out the “Mother’s Day Special”, which is available at a number of leading hotels in Phuket and a number of other prominent locations in Thailand.
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If you’re in Phuket on Thursday night and looking for something a little different to do, head on over to the Boathouse for writer’s night.
Held in Mom Tri’s Boathouse from 7pm to 9pm, the evening is hosted by writer S. Tsow, who has been a reg…
Residents of Phuket in the south of Thailand can relax as the local ‘red shirt’ political group has announced that they don’t intend to interrupt the Asean-led meetings. These meeting will begin early next week and will be held in Cherng Talay.
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Last month, forty-eight Phuket students became mysteriously ill and 16 were rushed to hospital. The test results are now back and the Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) is saying that the illness was caused by bad milk that the students drank. The milk…
