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Restaurants of the Years Phuketwan has reviewed some of the best-value eating on the holiday island down the years and we're pleased to say all the top restaurants are still in good shape.
Latest An idea from the Prime Minister will become reality when the Thailand Yacht Show launches with its inaugural display at Ao Po Grand Marina on Phuket in February 2016.
Latest The annual Patong Festival marks the opening of the high season for Phuket. With a budget this year of five million baht and seafood the highlight, fun is to be expected from November 1-3.
Latest Phuket's spectacular vegetarian festival is underway and streets are lined with food stalls. The concept behind the festival requires an understanding of local traditions.
Latest The King's Cup Regatta is coming again in December with the sailors and their families likely to boost tourism yet again while racing takes place off Kata.
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By Lana Willocks Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Coming soon Phuket is home to the largest regatta in Asia, the King's Cup, and this year's version promises to be the best yet. A Royal presence and new restaurants will make a difference. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday, November 14, 2008
Photo Album Honorary Consuls seldom come with better business qualifications than Russia's new man, who leads such a busy life that seven deputies have been appointed to cater for the needs of visitors. More »
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Photo Album Northern Thai food has enormous popularity down south as an alternative to seafood. And this restaurant, overlooking the Andaman coast, resonates with a poignant tsunami story. More »
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Photo Album From the moment the first candle glowed and the first kratong was placed in the lake, the droplets tumbled down. Fortunately, no rain was going to spoil this Saphan Hin parade. More »
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By Apinya Saksri Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Feast or famine? Phuket's restaurants are feeling the economic downturn, too. As a result, special offers are on the table this high season. Here's what our Phuketwan survey discovered. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Saturday, November 8, 2008
Photo Album: A cocktail party followed by dinner opened the new Oasis restaurant by Mom Tri, who also has a second restaurant due to open soon. But that is it for now on Phuket, he told Phuketwan. More »
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Athletes in bikinis are taking to the specially sculpted sand courts in central Karon for a $175,000 beach volleyball tournament that will have television cameras rolling live on sunny Phuket. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Monday, November 3, 2008
Next week's elaborate royal cremation will bring three days during which bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are being asked to close or to behave in a more subdued fashion. More »
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By Alan Morison with Shanya Phattrasaya and Apinya Saksri Thursday, October 30, 2008
November marks the high season on Phuket. And usually the first increase in accommodation rates. So what else is new? We went hunting and . . . well, please read on. Latest plus Photo Album: More »
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Food follows footsteps. Everywhere, entrepreneurs are quick to discern that people grow hungrier in proportion to the distance from regular dining outlets. Are we seeing the dawn of the Big Buddha franchise? More »
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