Archive for October, 2009

Hollywood book launches in Phuket

Posted on October 31st, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

Hollywood book launches in Phuket

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

Posted on October 30th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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.

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La Bodega: food, drink, entertainment and beds – all in one place

Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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.

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Royale Nam Tok – top-class dining in the wilds of Phuket

Posted on October 28th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

Royale Nam Tok – top-class dining in the wilds of Phuket

The Royale Nam Tok restaurant is European dining at its finest.

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Phuket to stage ‘National Anthem Singing’

Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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.

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Loy Kratong – a quietly delightful festival

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

Loy Kratong – a quietly delightful festival

The Loy Kratong Festival is a time to rid oneself of negative emotions and thoughts.

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Magnetic Terrace – an attractive new watering hole

Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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.

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Tasar dinghies set to do battle at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta

Posted on October 13th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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.

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Gitano reborn: a new venue for Phuket foodies

Posted on October 10th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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.

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Eventful times in Phuket

Posted on October 7th, 2009 by Alasdair Forbes

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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