PHUKET is always going to do it differently. First came Susan Boyle. Then came Bell Nuntita, a songstress who appeared on the 'Thailand's Got Talent' tv show to shock and rock the judges.
Bell's rollercoaster revelation in singing both the contralto and tenor roles proved what everyone already knew: Thailand's got ladyboy katoeys.
So now Phuket's traditional 10-day OTOP Festival is to take a leap into the unknown by running a 'Miss Ladboy Got Talent' show. It's time for local Bells to start ringing.
The ''One Village One Product'' fair has always been fun and deserves a greater attendance from tourists and residents looking for good-value produce and souvenirs.
A visit is a must for Phuketwan and we never leave without buying something.
Even Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha got into the act this week by cracking jokes (and yokes) about the size of his ''eggs.''
Indeed, we can vouch that the Governor's eggs are a good size and will be on sale for 1.50 baht each at the fair each night, running from May 13 to May 22.
You won't find just Phuket homemade good for sale here: there will be more than 200 stalls laden with produce from all over Thailand. According to official figures, Phuket actually generates huge amounts of income from its local produce.
So for a few surprises, including the 'Miss Ladyboy Got Talent' segment each evening, get along to Saphan Hin public park in Phuket City and check the size of the governor's yokes.
Bell's rollercoaster revelation in singing both the contralto and tenor roles proved what everyone already knew: Thailand's got ladyboy katoeys.
So now Phuket's traditional 10-day OTOP Festival is to take a leap into the unknown by running a 'Miss Ladboy Got Talent' show. It's time for local Bells to start ringing.
The ''One Village One Product'' fair has always been fun and deserves a greater attendance from tourists and residents looking for good-value produce and souvenirs.
A visit is a must for Phuketwan and we never leave without buying something.
Even Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha got into the act this week by cracking jokes (and yokes) about the size of his ''eggs.''
Indeed, we can vouch that the Governor's eggs are a good size and will be on sale for 1.50 baht each at the fair each night, running from May 13 to May 22.
You won't find just Phuket homemade good for sale here: there will be more than 200 stalls laden with produce from all over Thailand. According to official figures, Phuket actually generates huge amounts of income from its local produce.
So for a few surprises, including the 'Miss Ladyboy Got Talent' segment each evening, get along to Saphan Hin public park in Phuket City and check the size of the governor's yokes.
