We’re a long way from Hollywood here, but author Jim Newport, who these days spends most of his time in his home in Kamala, has chosen Hung Fat’s restaurant in Kalim for the launch of his fifth book, Tinsel Town, based loosely on his long experience of Hollywood.
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Fantastic view of Bangkok comes to Phuket
The work of highly talented Thai artist Kwanchai Lichaikul will go on display in Phuket on October 24.
Read the rest of this entry »La Bodega: food, drink, entertainment and beds – all in one place
La Bodega’s vision is to showcase authentic original local talent. It might be described as a sort of a mini-Montmartre with a Thai-Spanish flavour and jelly vodka shots.
Read the rest of this entry »Phuket to stage ‘National Anthem Singing’
Phuket’s iconic Phromthep Cape will be in the national spotlight on October 29 when a large crowd is expected to turn out for a nationally televised singing of the Thai National Anthem.
Read the rest of this entry »Loy Kratong – a quietly delightful festival
The Loy Kratong Festival is a time to rid oneself of negative emotions and thoughts.
Read the rest of this entry »Magnetic Terrace – an attractive new watering hole
This time a different name in the same place – the Magnetic Terrace opens in Cherng Talay, on the way into the Laguna complex.
Read the rest of this entry »Tasar dinghies set to do battle at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Eight of the internationally popular, fast, Tasar dinghies will appear for the first time at this year’s Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
Read the rest of this entry »Gitano reborn: a new venue for Phuket foodies
Lin and Miguel Kirjon have revived Gitano – fresh, brightly artistic, playful, sexy, sassy and fun, with great food, great Mojitos and a lot more.
Read the rest of this entry »Eventful times in Phuket
The weeks around November 1 – the official start of the “high season” in Phuket – are full of events, particularly charity fund-raisers.
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