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Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2008
2008-06-08 09:24:00 A scenic route along some of Phuket’s most spectacular west coast bays makes this an event that attracts runners ready to achieve a personal best. Some marathons shine brighter than others in this highly competitive field of events. The Laguna Phuket International Marathon is one of them, due its incredibly scenic route along some of the island’s best beaches and on roads that wind through shady rubber plantations. Now in its third year, the marathon will attract as many a 1,500 runners from 40 countries, who will complete in a variety of events, 15 June, including the 42 km marathon, a half marathon, a 10.5 km and 5 km walk. Of course, the fun starts on the evening of the 14 June when runners meet for the traditional pasta party, a carbo loading exercise to prepare them for the demanding races on the following morning. Laguna Phuket’s chef conjures up a mammoth buffet at the hotel, the official headquarters for the event, while Thai musicians and dancers e...
Suan Luang Park (Phuket Town)
2008-06-08 02:00:00 On a beautiful clear morning last week I decided to check out the big park on the west of Phuket Town called Suan Luang or King Rama IX park. I have driven past hundreds of times, but it's not that close to our house, so not really convenient for morning or evening walks (we normally go to the Bang Wad Reservoir). I don't think I realised the size of the park. After half an hours walking around there was still more to see. It's a gathering place for locals in the mornings and evenings when it's cool enough to take walks or go jogging or ride bicycles. There were also some people playing badminton and a football match going on at 8am!The main entrance to the park is on Chao Fa road, which heads out of Phuket town towards Chalong, but there are also a side entrances. Just inside the entrance is a large lake, and you can turn right or left and start walking/jogging...To the left is another small lake full of lotus flowers, and a maze of paths twisting and turning through the trees....
By: Jamie's Phuket
Choose the right Phuket guide to make the most of your trip
2008-05-25 20:08:00 Phuket is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Thailand. Predicted tourism figures this year point to in excess of five million visitors to the island. With all the websites out there offering information about Phuket, you’re going to want to choose a reputable Phuket guide in order to plan your trip. Once you ...
Wat Kosit Wiharn (Phuket Town)
2008-05-23 05:17:00 It's temple time again! You'll find a lot of information about Phuket's Temples on the blog, and that's because I like temples! I have a vague plan to blog all the temples in Phuket including mosques and Chinese shrines too. Every temple has something special, but they all share a certain spiritual peace and are somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life.We happened to be passing Wat Kosit Wiharn (or Wihan, or indeed Viharn), which is a little north of Phuket City center on the road towards the airport (route 402). It's quite an important temple, mainly due to it's large Buddhist cemetery (which I might revisit soon). Near the main temple is a crematorium, and around the main temple you find small recesses in the wall containing ashes along with a photo of the deceased and money for the afterlife. You have to climb a fair number of steps to reach the temple, which is built into the jungly hillside. You have views to the west across the north of Phuket town....
By: Jamie's Phuket
Views from Rang Hill (Phuket Town)
2008-05-20 06:16:00 Rang Hill (Khao Rang) is located on the north side of Phuket town and is a popular gathering place in the evenings and a fairly commonly visited viewpoint, on the itineraries of tours. There's a well known cafe (Tunk Ka Cafe) on the top, which does food and great iced coffee. We've only ever had the coffee, must go and try a meal there one day! There are views over parts of Phuket City and also across to Chalong Bay and Buddha Mountain. We go up there now and then for a little walk and a bit of fresh air. There are several access roads, one of which is just behind one of our favourite restaurants - Dairy Hut, on a side road next to the Phuket Bangkok Hospital.(above) Romance on Rang Hill. Couples sit and enjoy the views in the evening.The statue above shows Ratsada Korsimbi Na Ranong, who was governor of Phuket around the turn of the 20th century. He came from a political family (his dad was governor of Ranong), and did a lot to put Phuket on the map, especially modernising the ti...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Invest in Thailand: Bangkok or Phuket?
2008-05-14 05:00:00 Here is a question asked on our property listing site (www.phuketimmo.com). I would like to know if an investment will be more profitable in Bangkok or in Phuket. Thank you for your e-mail. I think an investment in Phuket has...
By: Phuket Realty
Not in Phuket - Prachuap Khiri Khan
2008-05-07 10:18:00 The province of Prachuap Khiri Khan is between Phuket and Bangkok, to the North of Chumphon province and south of Phetchaburi province. Officially, it's part of Central Thailand - Chumphon is the first of the southern provinces, and is called the Gateway to the South. My wife's family is from Chumphon, and she has some family in Prachuap Khiri Khan too. Her cousin who lives in Prachuap Khiri Khan town had just had a baby, so on our recent trip to Chumphon we decided to take a couple of days in the next province to explore and visit the family.Yes, I know this is a Phuket blog, but I've been out of Phuket for the last week, and I think Prachuap Khiri Khan is worth a visit. It's around 570km from Phuket to the provincial capital. We will visit again as we liked the area, and the weather was not that great as we caught the edge of Cyclone Nargis, so we'd like another look sometime. I hope you enjoy reading about something out of Phuket!Our first stop was Bang Saphan, to visit an a...
By: Jamie's Phuket
How many people live in Phuket?
2008-05-02 11:55:00 On the occasion of an argument between the state and the province, Phuket governor Niran Kalayanamitr, released an information which much suspected already, but had never been officially formulated regarding the number of inhabitants in Phuket. Indeed, he complained that...
By: Phuket Realty
At least 100,000 migrant workers in Phuket
2008-04-25 21:10:00 I?ve been writing about immigrant workers a lot recently. It?s not that I feel some sort of satisfaction by criticizing the police or the government, but I think it?s important to highlight the hypocrisy of the government?s recent attempts to curb the flow of illegal Burmese laborer entering Thailand. The 54 Burmese migrants who died in ...
More Phuket Bloggers
2008-04-24 11:18:00 If you search hard enough around the internet or dig deeper into Google, you may find that Jamie's Phuket is not the only blog about Phuket or written by someone in Phuket. I keep an eye on some other people's blogs looking for different angles on Phuket, something I have not seen or thought of blogging about. Everyone has a different point of view, though I'd say all the blogs and bloggers listed below have one thing in common - all are Phuket lovers!Although Jamie's Phuket (that's this blog) is my main blog, I keep several others which are updated with varying degrees of diligency. The Weather Blog is kept updated every day or few, reporting on weather and news, normally with photos that show the weather. There are lots of links to other weather sites too.• The Phuket Weather BlogI have a couple of others - We Love Phuket has a fair amount of information on things like cheap places to stay in Phuket and how to get to Phuket. Gets updated when I think of an article that d...
By: Jamie's Phuket
New artificial reef in Phuket
2008-04-24 05:30:00 The ‘Coral Reef Squadron’ arrivesIn Phuket a new artificial reef, made up by defunct airplanes from the Vietnam and Korea wars, is about to be opened up. There seems to some controversy amongst Phuket's dive operators about the location of the artificial reef, see this discussion on ScubaBoard.For me, sitting on Koh Samui, I wish Samui or Koh Tao would get some artificial reef like in Pattaya with the HTMS Khram and the HTMS Koot and now in Phuket.Please read the following article as it appeared in the Phuket Gazette today;JUST PASSING THROUGH: One of the 15 flatbed trucks transporting the ‘Coral Reef Squadron’ passes through the Tah Chat Chai checkpoint on Sunday. MAI KHAO: Amidst great fanfare, a convoy of 15 flatbed trucks loaded with the remains of 10 decommissioned military aircraft arrived at the Tah Chat Chai checkpoint at 2 pm on Sunday after a three-day overland journey that began in Lopburi. The convoy departed from Koke Krathiem Air Force Base in Lopburi with th...
Cheap Eats in Phuket, Khao Lak
2008-04-24 00:13:00 If there is one thing I can tell you about budget travel in Thailand, it's to avoid eating your meals at hotels. They are never as authentic as what you will find outside, and they are far more expensive. In some Thailand restaurants, a meal for two can be had for under ten dollars. The great thing about food in Thailand is that it will vary distinctly at each location. For example, no two restaurants will have the same Pad Thai recipe. Fresh fruit drinks are both delicious and inexpensive. For a special treat, try the coconut juices that are actually served in the coconut .........
Bali Tops Phuket as Rupiah Lags Baht, Lures Tours: Chart of Day
2008-04-14 05:31:00 Heeding advice from the International Monetary Fund, Asia's so-called ``TIPs'' -- Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines -- each made policy moves last week designed to cushion their economies from a slumping U.S. dollar and surging commodities prices. Asian central banks face ``potentially difficult choices'' between monetary and fiscal policies to concurrently fight inflation and ``a contraction of activity in the U.S. and slower growth in Europe,'' the IMF said in a report April 11.The chart of the day looks at how exchange rates may affect tourism in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. It shows monthly changes in foreign visitors in each nation since January 2007. During that period, the rupiah was one of just two currencies to weaken against the U.S. dollar in Asia, while the baht and peso posted the strongest gains. That made visits to places such as Cebu, Phuket and Bangkok comparatively more expensive than Bali.Tourist Arrivals Surge Indo...
Phuket Evening Tours
2008-04-06 17:36:00 Phuket Tour Guides, offers a fantastic evening tour. If you would like to explore Phuket by night, this is an excellent tour for you. You will be escorted by an experienced Phuket tour guide throughout the evening. All of our guides are fluent in both Thai and English and are long-term residents of Phuket.This tour is specifically tailored to your needs and wants. Wherever you wish to visit we can organise it for you. Just let us know your exact requirements and we can make it happen. Private transport is also included in this tour.Examples of where you could visit; Phuket Bars, Phuket Restaurants, Evening Shows e.g. Phuket Fantasea Show, Shopping Malls, Local Markets, Tourist Attractions, Muay Thai Bouts, etc.If you would like any further information or would like to book this tour, please contact us today. Our contact details can be found below;Contact Phuket Tour Guides:mail@phukettourguides.co-mOnline Contact FormCall Phuket Tour Guides: +66 896 507 07608 96 507 076
Sapan Hin (Phuket Town)
2008-04-04 17:50:00 Over the next few months I want to explore and blog various areas of Phuket Town (now officially called Phuket City). It's a town full of interest, history and the best place for taking a peek at the "real" Phuket away from the tourist zones. I did blog about Old Phuket Town previously, but that blog entry just covered a few square blocks in the center of town!Sapan Hin is a large open area in the south of town - follow Phuket Road from the center and keep going. You'll pass Bang Neow chinese shrine on the way and the Phuket Immigration office. As you reach Sapan Hin, theres an odd shaped monument in the center of a traffic circle - it's apparently meant to represent a drill bit and is dedicated to the tin mining industry that made Phuket rich.As you continue, you pass sports facilities - there are several sports halls (we have been to watch my father in law play Takraw here) and a Muay Thai stadium (there are weekly fights every Friday), tennis courts, an ICT center plus a small...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Songkran The Water Festival on Phuket
2008-03-30 14:05:00 Date 10-13 April 2008 Venue Loma Park and The Port, Jungsilon Department Store Patong beach, Phuket Activities View the procession of Phra Phuttha Sihing along Patong Beach, paying homage to the elderly, demonstrations of Thai culture and Thai games, procession of motorcycles, and enjoy splashing water. Hi-Light 13 April 2008 09.00 hrs. Giving alms to monks at Dophin Park, then splashing water “Water Festival on the Beach” at Patong beach and Mid-night Songkran at Soi Bang La. Further Information TAT Southern Region Office, Region 4 (Phuket) Tel: 0 7621 2213, 0 7621 7138. More Information please visit to songkran.net
Nana Plaza is coming to Phuket
2008-03-26 19:03:00 Nana Plaza in Bangkok is a curious place. I?ve been there three times and didn?t have a problem with it. Cheap drinks, people-watching, amazing burgers ? it is what it is. I was surprised to hear that Nana Plaza is coming to Phuket. Some of the guy?s behind the Bangkok plaza have secured a government ...
Da Endorphine, Bodyslam and Flure in Phuket
2008-03-26 18:46:00 This won?t interest any of you who don?t live in Phuket, but for those of you on the island, there are two great concerts in the next week that are worth checking out. First up, at 9Richter tomorrow night (Thursday), Flure are playing. Then, next Thursday at Blue Marina, Phuket Merlin Hotel, Da Endorphine and ...
Raikkonen Races Into Phuket
2008-03-25 13:39:00 Thai resort style developments have lured many sport stars into their fold in recent years. The latest to join the gang of Thai investors is Kimi Raikkonen. The Ferrari racing Finn has invested his money into a luxurious beach front unit in Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most popular island. Raikkonen who lives in Switzerland has apparently ...
Phuket Food Festival
2008-03-23 11:00:00 The Phuket Food Festival 2008 started on 19th March and runs until the 28th. It's an annual event organised by the Phuket Food Vendors Club and Phuket City Municipality. I managed to convince my family that it would be worthwhile having a look on Saturday evening, and I think we might go back again one evening this week for some cheap tasty food! The event is being held at Sapan Hin, in the south of Phuket City. Many local events are held there during the year. Sapan Hin is by the sea, has lots of open spaces, and also features sports facilities (we've been to see my wife's dad playing Takraw there). We arrived at the food festival in the late afternoon so I could snap some photos of the food stalls before dark. There's around 50 or 60 stalls selling everything from Phad Thai to BBQ Fresh Water Prawns, fried fish, Sai Ua (spicy northern sausages), Satay sticks and much more. We even found a stall selling coffee from Chumphon (my wife's home town).This festival is well wort...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Samui expected to pass Phuket as most expensive resort destination
2008-03-21 08:10:00 Source: The Nation The 10 or so luxury resorts planned for Koh Samui over the next five years will make the island the most expensive destination in the Kingdom. The Mandarin Oriental, the world’s top chain of luxury hotels, is considering building a resort on the island. It will be its third property in Thailand, following Bangkok ...
Wat Chalong : Phuket Province
2008-03-21 04:11:00 [ photo credit to wadthai.info ]Wat Chalong is Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple and is the biggest and most ornate of Phuket’s 29 Buddhist monasteries.This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham,who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, whowere abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of theofferings by Phuket people generally. Wat Chalong, was built in 1837.The architecture is typical of Wats found throughout Thailand.A recent addition to the temple is a 61.4-meter high chedi containing the Phra Borom Sareerikatat relic, a piece of the Lord Buddha's bones brought over from Sri Lanka.The chedi is a mixture of southern, central and northeastern architectural styles and is the first in this region to house the holy Buddha's relic.How...
By: Wat Thai Temple
Panwa - An Idyllic Destination in Phuket
2008-03-21 00:00:00 A visit to Phuket would be incomplete without taking a tour to Panwa and its beach. Panwa, also known as Khao Khat, is a quiet as well as tranquil resort area, tucked away in a calm corner of south-east Phuket. Located about seven kilometers east of Phuket town, Panwa covers the west coast of Cape Panwa, ...
Beautiful Phuket - The Treasure of Andaman Sea
2008-03-21 00:00:00 Phuket is one of the world’s most famed tropical destinations, situated in the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea, on the Thailand’s south-west coast, about 850 kilometers south of Bangkok, the capital city. The largest island as well as the only island in the country with provincial status, Phuket is sometimes acknowledged with the titles, ...
Swedish woman murdered in Phuket
2008-03-16 19:09:00 Swedish national Hanna Charlotta Backlund, 26, was found murdered at Mai Khao in Phuket on Saturday. According to reports, the body was dressed in a swimsuit and her throat had multiple stab wounds. There were also lacerations to her back, midriff and hands. Police said that this was an attempted rape. When looking for a motive ...
Allamanda Laguna Phuket
2008-03-15 16:38:00 Allamanda Laguna Phuket 29 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110, Thailand Tel: +66 76 362 700, Fax: +66 76 324 360 Website http://www.allamanda.com/ Situated right in the heart of Laguna Phuket, The Allamanda is a sublime place to relax. Cool sea breezes and fresh air create an idyllic setting where the cares of everyday life can be put aside. At The Allamanda we see to your comfort and conveniences. As well as the usual hotel features, you enjoy more at The Allamanda. We offer special extras like a kitchenette and satellite television in all suites, baby-sitting services, free resort shuttle, 3 pools, an outdoor Jacuzzi, a kids' club and a marine centre. Special Promotion ! Stay 3 Nights Pay 2 Nights Plus Only 640 Baht On Bonus Nights !!! (or On Free Night !!!) Stay 3 Nights Pay 2 Nights Plus Only 640 Baht On Bonus Nights !!! (or On Free Night !!!) Inclusive Breakfast Non-alcoholic welcome drinks upon arrival Free use of ...
Phuket Weather
2008-03-14 14:35:00 Most tourists and travelers coming to Phuket want to know the what weather will be like during their stay. Holiday planning revolves around the seasons, so most tourists come during the "high season" and come with an expectation of hot sunny days. Any sign of rain is treated with shock.. "But we came here for the sun!"So, it was nearly 2 years ago, just after starting this blog, that I started the Phuket Weather Blog, where I try to report every 2 or 3 days on the weather, add lots of photos, a bit of news, a bit of this and that... if you're coming to Phuket, the Phuket Weather blog is well worth bookmarking! The photos on this page are taken from the weather blog entries over the last 2 years.We don't have 4 seasons here. There's no spring, no autumn (or "fall" as some odd people call it), no freezing winters and the length of the day varies only by an hour throughout the year. The weather is pretty stable most of the time; we don't have hurricanes or cyclones. Since I came he...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Sutin Car Rental Company - Phuket
2008-03-13 16:15:00 If you are searching for a quality and trustworthy car rental service, then look no further than Sutin Car Rentals, Phuket. We are a long established company, operating in Phuket for over 20 years. Our sheer experience and professionalism, ensures that we are the number 1 car rental company in Phuket. We are committed to providing a dependable and affordable service for all of our customers. We cater for everyone, be it international travellers, families, business people, expats, local clientèle, etc. Whatever your needs and situations, we can provide the perfect solution. Sutin Car Rentals, prides itself on having the youngest fleet of cars in Phuket. We have a wide range and variety of cars and motorbikes. We provide 4x4 vehicles, family cars, compact cars, motorbikes - any type of rental vehicle you need during your time in Phuket. Our jeeps and cars, all come with inclusive full insurance. We meticulously maintain a high level of safety and comfort. Every car in the fleet ...
Food Festival in Phuket
2008-03-08 08:44:00 Phuket Food FestivalDate Mar 19-28, 2008, 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Saphan Hin, Phuket Town The 11th Phuket Food Festival will be organized at Saphan Hin. Don't miss a local cooking contest on March 19 at 6.30pm. Find a great variety of local food every day - fresh seafood, a demonstration of local delicacies, sales of OTOP products, cultural and contemporary performances and more. Easter Buffet @ Wine Connection ChalongDate Mar 22, 2008, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Wine Connection ChalongA Super Easter Buffet with Carved Leg of Lamb and many more dishes, such as Parma Ham, Coppa, etc, are awaiting you - along with a Live Band and Fireworks. THB 650+ per person. Phuket Vegetarian Festival Date Sep 29- Oct 7, 2008This festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, which normally falls in late September or early October. Though the origins of the festival are unclear, it celebrates the Chinese community's belief that a stric...
Promo: TigerAir 99cents to BKK, KL, Padang & Phuket!
2008-03-04 12:15:00 Their 99cents promotion is back! Book now and fly during Jun - Sept 08. It’s always alright to book early, esp. when the return tix (with tax)are around S$148. Therefore… My parents and i are going BKK again! Yippee! This post is brought to you by the ‘ever-so-bored’ and ‘BKK-crazy’ xinyun. And of course, it’s not a paid ad, just a ’share-the-news ...
By: xinyun
Termites invade Phuket Town
2008-03-02 18:32:00 I?m unsure what stage of the apocalypse a plague of termites signifies, but something strange is going on in Phuket Town. The bloody things are everywhere. It started on Saturday night while driving my bike when I began swallowing an unusual number of bugs. Sure enough, when I got to 7-Eleven, there were termites buzzing around ...
Phuket Properties For Sale & Rent In Rawai/Nai Harn
2008-03-01 20:02:00 Located in Soi Fred, Ban Sai Yuan, Rawai/Nai Harn, Phuket, Thailand, 83100Located close to all of Phukets finest beaches & near to all local amenities4 Apartments for Rent, each with Living Room and either UBC/Cable & DVD, One Bedroom with Kingsize Bed, Aircon and ensuite bathroom, kitchenette, Large Balconies boasting Sea views. Top floor apartments have 58sqm roof terrace boasting sea & mountain views. Sofa Bed or Extra Bed available upon request.Communal swimming pool (only 6 apartments in total), very private.For Sale at 2.8Million Baht or for rent at the following prices:Low Season - Night: 1200bt, Week: 7000bt, Month 25000bt + Electric BillHigh Season - Night 1500bt, Week 8500bt, Month 28000bt + Electric BillLong Term rentals, price can be negotiated.For more information:mail@phuketperfectp-roperties.comOnline Contact FormCall Phuket Perfect Properties:+66 896 507 07608 96 507 076
Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
2008-02-19 15:32:00 Now in its third year the Phuket International Blues Festival gets underway, 22 to 23 February, at the beachside Hilton Phuket Arcadia on the island’s west coast Karon Bay. It promises to be bigger than ever with at least 12 acts performing on stage during the two-night event. Now a firm fixture in Phuket’s annual entertainment calendar, the festival attracts top blues bands from around Thailand, while two popular bands from Australia and the US return once more. Bangkok’s popular blues bands take centre stage with performances from Cannonball, Georgia, Full House and Soi Dogs beating out the rhythm to a packed house of blues fans. We have now added California blues diva Shari Puorto to the great line-up of the 2008 festival. Described as "Janis Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt", Shari and her excellent band will give you a night to remember! This year the festival will be huge - no less than twelve acts will take to the stage during the two nights. Thailand...
By: inside Thailand
Contact Phuket Tour Guides
2008-02-15 13:09:00 Contact Phuket Tour Guides, for any information you may require. We are the Phuket experts and can help you with anything you need to make your holiday perfect!How Can Phuket Tour Guides Help You?What Phuket Services Do We Offer?Private Tour Guide Service In PhuketWhat Exactly Can We Help With?The Complete Phuket Travel GuideTop 12 Phuket ToursAdvertise Your Phuket PropertyAdvertise Your Phuket BusinessContact Phuket Tour Guidesmail@phukettourguides.com-Online Contact Form+66 896 507 07608 96 507 076
Phuket and How getting there ?
2008-02-07 00:00:00 Phuket Attractions Phuket has various kinds of attractions such as traditional ones, natural ones or traveling ones in different areas. For instance, one of Phuket’s natural attractions is Patong beach that is the most developed, vivacious and visited beach of Phuket. In this beach, there are also many accommodations and shopping malls. [Show as slideshow] Getting there ? Getting ...
By: MylifeThailand
OLD PHUKET TOWN FESTIVAL 2008
2008-02-05 16:08:00 Phuket’s tribute to its baba heritage will take centre stage with the holding of the 10th Old Phuket Town Festival, to be organized by the Phuket Municipality in conjunction with the TAT, the Old Phuket Foundation, and the baba community. Although dates and programme have yet to be finalized, Deputy Mayor Kawee Tansukatanum said the festival will be organized over three days in conjunction with Chinese New Year, which in 2008 falls on 7 February. Its programme will be similar to the successful event in 2007, with Thalang Road and Soi Romanee turned into walking streets for visitors to learn more about the baba culture and cuisine. There will be exhibitions about Old Phuket, products for sale, jazz in Soi Romanee, boat rides along Bang Yai canal, light and sound shows in the grounds of Chinpracha House, and most certainly a procession of residents in Phuket baba dress culminating at the giant dragon in Queen Sirikit Park at the beginning of Thalang Road. Old Phuket Town d...
Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
2008-02-04 16:50:00 The 2008 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival Date: 22 & 23 February 2008 Venue: Marquee Lawn at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa Artists: 9 bands; Rich Harper Blues Band (USA) , Salty Dog (Australia) , The Blues Machine (Pattaya) , Soi Dog Blues (Bangkok) , Cannonball (Bangkok) , Full House (Bangkok) , Boy Blues Band (Chiang Mai) , The Fabulous Hepcats (Koh Samui) , The Groove Doctors (Phuket)Tickets will be available two weeks prior to the event from several outlets around the island, from Wine & Taste near Laguna in the north to Kata Beach Resort in the south. Tickets can also be reserved via e-mail: info@phuketbluesfestival.com Ticket prices:One night : 700 BahtBoth night : 1,000 BahtV.I.P : 3,000 BahtContact Person: Mr. Andy Anderse, the organizer, tel. (0) 8 6682 2639, email: info@phuketbluesfestival.com
Poisoned in Phuket
2008-02-01 03:04:00 This week I?ve had the pleasure of having to endure food poisoning. It?s not for the first time and probably won?t be the last. For this torturous period, I have a plate of beef spaghetti to thank. It?s funny how in Thailand, the only times when you end up with food poisoning are when you ...
Festivals in Phuket
2008-01-30 00:00:00 In Phuket, there are many festivals that are periodically held because Phuket is one of travel destinations in southern part. The sample of festivals holds in Phuket is Phuket travel fair normally starting from the first of November mainly for welcoming the tourist season and promoting tourism industry. [Show as slideshow]
By: MylifeThailand
Miss Phuket
2008-01-29 16:45:00 Aiseh, ini yang membuatkan hati aku nak menjejak ke Phuket ini. Gile ke ape? Tengok la miss phuket macam mane? Boleh gila taw! Tu cube tengok sami tu, kepala dah beralih kebelakang tu. Sape nak tanggung? Ingat senang nak operate balik letak kepala kat depan? *[click image untuk lebih besar] Amacam? Kepala korang kene operate gak ke? Related ...
By: SkyCrew Inc.
phuket (The South of Thailand) Information
2008-01-29 00:00:00 Phuket is the largest island located in the southern part of Thailand. Moreover, Phuket is regarded as “the pearl of the south” because of its beautiful natural resources that can draw a lot of tourists. Also, Phuket hospitality can impress people from all walks of life. Climate [Show as slideshow]
By: MylifeThailand
Top 12 Phuket Tours
2008-01-24 21:46:00 Elephant TrekkingWhite Water RaftingSnorkelingDivingPhuket FantaseaMuay Thai - Thai BoxingATV TourKayakingPhi Phi IslandKrabi IslandFishing TourRock ClimbingIf you would like more information on any of these exciting tours or would like to book any services, please contact us. If you do not see the Phuket tour you are interested in please ask us. We can organise anything that you may require.Phuket Tour Guides are the Phuket experts! You can contact us by email, phone or by online contact form.Contact Information:mail@phukettourguid-es.comOnline Contact Form
Zen Japanese Restaurants-Phuket
2008-01-23 17:18:00 I visited this japanese restaurant at Central Plaza. If you are looking for cheap and reasonable food. This may be a good place for you in Phuket. Sushi set meals and Alacarte items are cheap as... To see more information visit my site : http://happyrainz.blogspot.com-
Millennium Resort Patong opens in Phuket, Thailand
2008-01-22 15:17:00 The Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket Hotel has opened for business in the heart of famous Patong Beach in Phuket, one of Thailand’s leading resort towns. Millennium Resort Patong hotel is owned by Phuket Square Company Ltd and managed by M&C. Phuket Square Company Ltd is the owner and developer of the Phuket Jungceylon shopping and leisure complex where the M&C hotel is located. In March 2006, Real Estate Capital Asia Partners L.P (RECAP) through Dolruethai Co.,Ltd acquired a 95% interest in the Phuket Jungceylon project, a mega hotel and retail complex of two million square feet. RECAP is a private real estate fund in which the City Developments Limited Group (CDL) has significant interest with a US-based investment fund and other limited partners Conveniently located on Rat-Uthit Road at the intersection of Bangla Street in Patong, a popular area in Phuket, the Millennium Resort Patong consists of two wings known as the Beachside and Lakeside. The Beachside wi...
Fireworks and Kong Ming Lantern in Patong
2008-01-22 06:53:00 After our sumptuous dinner at Patong Seafood Restaurant, we walked across the road to Patong beach. I bought 2 fireworks for 50Baht. In seconds, it shoot high up to the sky and poooppp.... Wow...... To see more information visit my site : http://happyrainz.blogspot.com-
Patong Seafood Restaurant
2008-01-21 08:10:00 Patong Seafood Restaurant is one of the oldest and finest restaurant. This restaurant serves fresh and nice seafood. You can get to choose the fish, prawns and lobsters that you like and have it... To see more information visit my site : http://happyrainz.blogspot.com-
What Services Do Phuket Tour Guides Offer?
2008-01-20 22:37:00 Phuket Tour Guides are the local experts in everything Phuket related. We offer a wide range of tourism and business services, designed to meet your needs. We provide a high quality professional service. If you require help with anything not listed we can help you! Please contact us with any queries you may have.Phuket Day ToursPhuket Cultural Tours Phuket Sightseeing ToursPhuket Adventure ToursHotel Bookings Phuket Island ExcursionsBoat & Yacht HirePhuket NightlifePrivate TransportationPhuket Diving ToursPhuket Snorkeling ToursPhuket Airport Pick-up ServicesConcierge ServicesProfessional Business ServicesConference OrganisationPhuket Property AdvertisingPhuket Business Advertising We are the Phuket experts and can help you with anything you require! We have extensive links within the Phuket business community. Therefore, we are able to provide any services you need! If you have any questions or would like to book any services, please email us, complete the online contact form o...
English Food in Phuket
2008-01-20 09:10:00 If you take a look at the Phuket restaurants section of Jamie's Phuket, you'll see that I mostly enjoy eating Thai food - salads, seafood, noodles, curries and so on. Thai food is great, Thai food is fantastic, Thai food is one of the things that makes living in Thailand so enjoyable, but somewhere deep down I think I have an "English food" gene that occasionaly craves an English breakfast, some bangers and mash, baked potatoes, cheese and Branston pickle sandwiches (with thick crusty bread). This gene is mostly inactive, but I sometimes get cravings. I went through a Branston craving a couple of years ago. Any family member or friend visiting Phuket was asked to bring more Branston. I recently had a pickled onion craving too. And I must say a packet of chocolate Hob Nobs would be most welcome any time. Thanks to the web site Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down for reminding me of Hob Nobs. Oh and Fig Rolls, mmmmm. Damn, can someone send me some Fig Rolls? Wish I hadn't thought about ...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Muay Thai - Thai Boxing In Phuket
2008-01-17 21:31:00 Experience Thailand's national sport, Muay Thai. Also known as, "The Art of the Eight Limbs" this is the Thai form of hard martial art. It is often referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs" as the hands, elbows, knees and shins are all used extensively in this art. Therefore, a Muay Thai fighter may execute strikes using "eight points of contact" as opposed to "two points of contact" in western boxing. Those points of contact, being the two fists used in combat.Muay Thai has a long standing and fascinating history in Thailand. The Thai army also use a modified version of Muay Thai, called Lerdrit. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today, incorporates kicks and punches - in a ring - with gloves similar to those used in western boxing bouts.Muay Thai is an extremely popular spectator sport in Thailand. It is also a world renown martial art sport. The origin of Muay Thai can be traced back to it's ancestor Muay Boran. This translates to "Ancient Boxing". Muay Boran, was a form of una... |
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