A trip to Thailand's great northeast

A trip to Thailand's great northeast

Less than 10 per cent of the arrivals who descend in droves on Thailand make it to the Northeast. That’s a shame. The kingdom’s largest region has much to recommend it: temples of Khmer vintage and antiquity; Mekong-straddling towns and maritime odysseys; spicy dishes to tantalise the taste buds; and incredibly friendly locals.

Phuket News : Maintaining the Buddhist tone in Phuket

Arts Council is considering a number of properties in Phuket Phuket alleged abuse and inappropriate use of religious objects, discovered Restaurant Patong% u2019s head were used to describe the Buddha's water source.

Phuket Views : Let’s get back to basics

Amy Fellingham searches for ways of becoming more intergrated in Thai society

I am getting rather frustrated looking for the reason why there is so much segregation on this island. Since I arrived, I have, without success, been searching for ‘mixed’ groups or clubs.

Phuket Property : 5 star service in tropical Bang Tao

It fashion is in Phuket on the west coast, Bang Tao has been for several years, strong growth in investment. The causes are many beautiful beaches nearby, several restaurants and bars, as well as many exclusive role in development.

Phuket Business :Quality time at Gymboree

Gymboree - early childhood development program from the US - was founded in 1976 and has around 550 branches around the world.

Upcoming Events : Alan Johnston ->  Networking Media

Love it or hate it Social media is everywhere. Top news channels are always referring you to their 'Facebook page for more info' or asking you to follow them on 'Twitter'. But how does an SME use it to their advantage? Why are top bloggers getting courted by the 'elite?'

Upcoming Events : Summer is officially here at the Laguna Village

The Laguna Summer Family Festival kicks off on Saturday 26 June with FIFA World Cup football matches at 9pm and 1.30am on Sunday 27 June.

The Summer Family Festival opening “KICK OFF” party is scheduled for Friday 2 July and will feature the first World Cup quarter finals screened at 9pm and 1.30am on Saturday 3 July.

Upcoming Events : Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal India Restaurant

At Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa

On the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month enjoy the authentic & lavi
sh Indian Curry Buffet at Karon Sea Sands Sesort & Spa's Navrang Mahal India Restaurant.

Phuket News : Indigo Pearl bring sunshine to the village

 

The Indigo Pearl Resort donated 616,000 baht to the Phuket Sunshine Village on 27 June.
The funds were raised through the silent auction of the exclusive tin mining statuettes designed by world renowned architect, Bill Bensley.

Marine Scene : The Merry Fisher -> Therein Lies a Tale.

 

Lee Marine, Phuket’s leading yacht brokerage, will again have its familiar race boat, the Merry Fisher 655, on duty at the Phuket Six Senses Phuket Boat Race Week 21-25 July.

 

 

Phuket Features : Once upon a time in the land of the dumb

I’m not too sure of the morality one is supposed to derive from the Jack and the Beanstalk tale… On first consideration I guess it’s all about being careful for what you buy at face value or something about glitterless gold or other parables that issue pre-emptive warnings.

Birth of the middle class

Rama III was free trade's original champion, giving the 'phrai' a chance to get rich too, It strikes us as a modern term, but "free trade" flourished in Siam during the reign of King Rama III from 1824 to 1851, as is clear from mural depictions of the era.

Update: Phuket Tsunami Warning Buoy Floats Free

UPDATE
The Navy intercepted the tsunami warning buoy at 6.30am on Saturday 196 miles off the Andaman coast and is now carrying the vital piece of equipment back to base at Tablamu in Phang Nga, where its arrival is expected at 8am on Sunday.

Phuket Dining : Remembering why you are here

Eating at Mom Tri’s kitchen in Kata Noi will likely serve as a reminder as to why you ever decided to come and more importantly stay on this little patch of paradise we call Phuket.

Firstly, the sea views from the exterior dining area overlook the calm sands of Kata beach and invoke a real sense of pleasurable relaxation as soon as you take your seat.

Phuket News : Perfect exchange partners

The Tourism Authority of Thailand offices in Phuket and Phang Nga and low budget airline Air Asia have joined forces to launch a travel campaign in a bid to boost tourism numbers during the low season.

Phuket News : Festival of liberation and hamburgers

More than 900 Phuketians experienced an American 4th of July picnic - Phuket Navy League Style - at the HeadStart International School in Phuket.

The international school was buzzing with activity to a background of well-known American songs and the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs barbequing on grills.

The Phuket Navy League put together this American-themed day as a way of showcasing a bit of Americana to Thais, Americans, and foreign nationals living or visiting here. A great selection of American foods were served like apple pie, hot dogs and hamburgers, roasted corn, tex-mex ribs and tacos, American sandwiches, ice cream and watermelon. Highlighting the food stalls were 4 brands of Real American Beer.

Patong Beach

This Beach is the most developed, most vibrant, most visited beach of Phuket that never fails to impress visitors. Located approximately 15 kilometers from the city, the beach has a wide range of accommodations and shopping arcades, and provides magnificent leisure activities and energetic night-time entertainment. It is a picture perfect postcard view of a 3-kilometer long white sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, lazing, and enjoying challenging water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing snorkeling, sailing, and parasailing.

No tuk-tuks here: A view along the 'Promenade des Anglais' in Nice. GFDL photo by WM Connolley.

PHUKET: Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop will lead a delegation of government officials and private sector representatives to Nice, France to discuss ways of improving links between the two locales, which have been “sister cities” for over two decades.

The ICT (Sipa) Building at Saphan Hin, where the training will be conducted. Photo by Stephen Fein.

PHUKET: Phuket Immigration will conduct a training session for hotel staff and apartment owners taking part in an Internet-based tracking system of foreigners living in Phuket.

CLOSED FOR REPAIRS : A view of the large viewing tank with walk-through tunnel that should reopen by the end of the month.

PHUKET: Phuket Aquarium’s 2.2-million-baht renovation project is on schedule to finish this month, officers at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) have confirmed.