Archive for the ‘Events & Attractions’ Category

A facial feast at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

Posted on June 20th, 2011 by simonjhand

A facial feast at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

Banana, orange, yogurt and honey may sound like a tasty snack, but in the hands of author and restaurateur, Su-Mei Yu, they also make for a refreshing face scrub. Yu – who runs a pair of award-winning restaurants in San Diego – is on Phuket to demonstrate century-old healing techniques at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale on 21 June.

Read the rest of this entry »

Brush Restaurant is out to create a Kinetic Kalim

Posted on June 16th, 2011 by simonjhand

Brush Restaurant is out to create a Kinetic Kalim

The Kalim Kinetic Art Fair is the brainchild of Brush’s owners, the family Underwood, and has the aim of drawing together young local artists and designers to create art that moves – both emotionally and literally.

Read the rest of this entry »

New Aquarium and Marine Zoo Planned for Rawai

Posted on May 1st, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

New Aquarium and Marine Zoo Planned for Rawai

Phuket will get a second aquarium, plus a marine zoo with performing seals and other animals, if a bid by an enterprising Canadian and long time Phuket resident gets approval, which seems likely.

Read the rest of this entry »

Unique Sashiko Women’s Clothing Designs on Phuket

Posted on April 11th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Unique Sashiko Women’s Clothing Designs on Phuket

Venera Tabakin has run her Sashiko clothes label on Phuket since 2007 through her Mona Shop near Surin Beach

Read the rest of this entry »

Phuket Bike Week Revs Up in April

Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Phuket Bike Week Revs Up in April

Hogs, Hondas, hot women, hot weather and a whole lot of revved to the maximum fun – that’s Phuket Bike Week 8-10 April on Phuket.

Read the rest of this entry »

Songkran on Phuket: Head for Famous Bangla Road

Posted on March 14th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Songkran on Phuket: Head for Famous Bangla Road

Bangla Road in the middle of Patong will again be the centre of attention for the 2011 Songkran festival from 13-15 April.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tin Mining Museum Finally Opens: Get in Touch With Phuket’s Colourful History

Posted on March 12th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Tin Mining Museum Finally Opens: Get in Touch With Phuket’s Colourful History

The B180 million Phuket Tin Mining Museum on Kathu-Koh Kaew Road in the Phuket countryside was officially opened in early March after almost five years of building and installation of attractions.

Read the rest of this entry »

Blues Brothers John Belushi’s Inspiration To Play Phuket Jazz Festival

Posted on February 1st, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Blues Brothers John Belushi’s Inspiration To Play Phuket Jazz Festival

Curtis Salgado is one cool cat–and he will be in Phuket for the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival from 25-26 February, 2011 at the Hilton Hotel, Kata Beach.

Read the rest of this entry »

Flying boat lands in Phuket

Posted on January 17th, 2011 by Alasdair Forbes

Flying boat lands in Phuket

Tawan Sea Adventures, which already runs a couple of very high end speed boats, has added a new dimension. Yes, you get to visit islands and take in the sights, swim or snorkel. But the boat trip itself is also high-octane entertainment. Instead of “getting on the bus”, passengers get the ride of their lives.

Read the rest of this entry »

Pimex boat show breaks records

Posted on January 7th, 2011 by Alasdair Forbes

Pimex boat show breaks records

The eighth Phuket International Boat Show, still known by its origional initials, PIMEX, opened this morning at the Royal Phuket Marina with 86 exhibitors on the water and in the exhibition hall, a record number for the eight-year-old show. The total value of the boats on display exceeded 3 billion baht, said organisers Informa Yacht Group.

Read the rest of this entry »

More News