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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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Sunday, October 19, 2008
We are looking for contenders to be Phuket Restaurant of the Year for 2008 and this Italian gem will be right up there. One of the essential experiences for island residents and holidaymakers. A rare dining treat, with no points deducted. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya and Apinya Saksri Tuesday, October 14, 2008
After years of construction, Phuket's Big Buddha is now on view, without scaffolding. In Phuket City, the annual Big Buddha carnival is being held. Next week, atop the Big Buddha hill, the big bell will arrive. More »
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Getting away from it all is relative. On Phuket, it becomes more difficult if what you really want is something simple, and by the sea. Nai Harn is full of surprises and the By The Sea Bar is one of them. More »
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Healthy and cheap eating is the objective during the nine day Vegetarian Festival on Phuket. Here's what our vegetarian taste tester recommends for the novice taster attempting to sample new and old vegetarian sensations. More »
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Food can be theatrical at times but a real show complements fine dining just as adequately as a good wine. Show stopper follows show stopper once the show starts. The Playhouse is a feast for the eye and the ear, too. More »
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Friday, September 19, 2008
In a world where Guy Fawkes Night and other fireworks-based festivals have long been abandoned as unsafe, the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an amazing and memorable assault on the eyes and the ears. More »
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
The Japanese have a word for a woman who looks more attractive from behind than she does from the front. Some restaurants also get everything right, except the food. Fortunately, Fuji is not one of them. More »
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Friday, September 5, 2008
A party on the beach is the scheduled climax of the Kata Surfing Contest. Competitor numbers are not up as much as expected, so maybe the surf will be up instead. And there won't be so many people competing for good spots on the beach. More »
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
As long as the sand is underfoot and not spread like pepper all over your meal, lunch on the beach is a wonderful experience. And there is no better place to be on Phuket than at Laem Singh, provided the jetskis stay away. More »
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tourists step off the plane at Phuket airport into an enchanted world of sun, sea . . .and spicy. For them, a bad experience with Thai food first up can be a total turnoff. Hot or not? That's what the wait staff need to ask. More »
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