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Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...
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Finding a gem in Phuket’s neighbor Phang Nga
PHUKET: JUST an hour’s drive from Phuket there is a little-known gem called Raman Waterfall. The five-tier waterfall and its emerald pools can be found in Phang Nga, and is perfect for a day trip from Phuket. Raman National Park is home to the waterfall (Nam Tok Raman in Thai) and delivers tranquility, free-of-charge.The gardens, clean toilet facilities, simple tuck-shop…
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Phuket Mega-event: Bring on the Blues Rock Fest
PHUKET: The Phuket International Blues Rock Festival, now in its sixth year, will return to the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa in Karon from February 25-26. Curtis Salgado, one of the headline acts to play at the festival, has been nominated for the Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year award at the 2011 Blues Music Awards. The awards,…
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Phuket ‘Under 13s’ off to UK in run-up to Rugby World Cup
PHUKET: The Rugby World Cup 2011 takes center stage in September when 20 countries will battle it out to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. Before that, however, another rugby tournament will take place – one of far greater importance to a group of Phuket youngsters. Ten lucky players from the Phuket Lomas Under-13 team have been chosen to represent their…
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PHUKET NIPPLE ALERT: Staying abreast of nude on our beaches
PHUKET: NIPPLE-wielding beach lovers take note: You could find yourself spending a night in jail instead of getting that all-body tan if you break the law. Ignorance when it comes to nudism in Phuket, through my peepers, seems to be on the rise. Perked and sagging, jiggling and swinging – more and more Western boobs are turning heads on our…
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