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Sponsored Best 5 things to do for a restorative break in Bangkok
Living in a big city like Bangkok, most people find themselves caught up in the daily grind. However, a restorative break from it all is something everyone needs once in a while. Luckily, the city has plenty of options for...
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Excuse Buster: Sleep tight and lose weight
PHUKET: Very often people come to me asking for a “revolutionary” exercise and diet program. Success however, doesn’t result from a trendy new work-out routine, but from getting the basics right – and sleep is one of those basics. To all you late night owls out there, I’m talking to you! Sleep plays one of the most profound roles in…
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Disabled Australian cyclists end week-long tour in Phuket
School staff prepare pandan leaf handicrafts as gifts for the cyclists. Photo: Jeremie Schatz PHUKET: After a week of riding and more than 600 kilometers, a group of 21 cyclists from the Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) initiative completed their journey from Surat Thani to Phuket Panyanukul School in Pa Khlok on Monday afternoon. The Victoria, Australia-based group, dubbed CyclePower,…
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Go north to Mai Khao and the Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: The Mai Khao region in Phuket’s northwest has long been home to breeding Andaman sea turtles, not to mention an abundance of other species of flora and fauna, although Homo Touristicus remained noticeable by their absence until quite recently. Nowadays, that’s all changed, as a gathering influx of both tourists and residents flood this formerly quiet corner. The opportunities…
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Southeast Asia surgeons gather for breast augmentation seminar
PHUKET: Bangkok-Phuket Institute of Cosmetic Surgery (BPICS) hosted a breast augmentation seminar and live surgery on July 4 in Samkong. “We invited our colleagues from Hong Kong and from ASEAN countries Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam,” said Institute Director Dr Witoon Wisuthseriwong, who has more than 13 years experience working at Bangkok International Hospital Phuket. About 50 participants had the…
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Plunge into Penang
PHUKET: First of all, no, panang curry is not from Penang. And yes, of course, it is debated. It’s ok though, because the northern Malaysian island is overflowing with taste-bud dazzling dishes. When or if you find yourself in this hotpot of ethnic diversity and boundless character, you will find a wondrous assortment of flavors far beyond the food. Although…
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The great gibbon fly-out
PHUKET: A network of light aircraft owners known as the Flying Scouts are pitching in to save the environment through a number of innovative projects, one of which was a recent “gibbon airlift” from Phuket to the animals’ new home in Chiang Mai. Most island residents are familiar with the good work done by the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP) in…
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Property Watch: Life in the days of future past
PHUKET: In my lifetime, small men in white suits have walked on the moon. Well, at least they seemed tiny on the television screen. Now, strangers’ voices come out of an iPhone acting as a personal concierge. I still can’t figure out how they fit a tiny person into the iconic Apple device. Yes, technology is a fast-moving landscape that…
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A symbol of prosperity in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The number 88 has long been symbolic of good fortune, joy and prosperity in Asian cultures and the premium housing development “88 Land & Houses Koh Kaew Phuket” by Land & Houses, one of the country’s leading development groups, is seeking to provide just those for its customers. The 52 rai development is located near the geographical center of…
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Chanintr Living brings iconic designer furniture to Phuket
PHUKET: Think about a chair. Not much to it, is there? It’s an object often taken for granted – just a few pieces of wood stuck together to keep you comfortable. Take a second, closer look. Notice the curves, the joints, the fragile pieces all there to keep you from landing on the floor. Look long enough and you’ll discover…
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Redirecting unproductive behavior
PHUKET: In Daxing, a suburb outside of Beijing, young patients live in guarded cells behind walls topped with barbed wire. They are given medication, participate in therapy and adhere to a physical and dietary regimen to treat their supposed disorder: internet addiction. The problem and its alleged cures had become so great that in 2009, the Chinese government banned physical…
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Krabi’s marina lifestyle is growing fast
PHUKET: Krabi Boat Lagoon, the sister marina of the long established Phuket Boat Lagoon, is garnering strong interest from Phuket residents seeking a quieter lifestyle and solid investment in the fast growing town. The marina, which opened for business in late 2012, has had a steady flow of Phuket regulars moving their boats to take advantage of the less crowded…
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Life’s a beach, even in Phuket
For those who live overseas or else don’t go near the water, the current ongoing transformation of Phuket’s beaches is nothing short of magic. Taxi stands removed, sun lounges nowhere in sight, and structures on public land being dismantled. Every day seems to take a new twist and turn in this reality show-like event. Who’s safe? Who will go? The…
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Something new in Phuket property design
PHUKET: I’ve never been one for driving by the rear view mirror, and often my imagination likes to take me on a journey into the future. Living for today, or for the moment, is good for self-help types, but never discount the power of wish lists – dreaming big is good. One of my biggest gripes about Phuket’s hotels remains…
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Lose that pouch belly
PHUKET: To lose weight, you need to eat less and move more – right? What happens if you do that and find that the scale looks better, but the reflection in the mirror stays the same? Many people have been down this puzzling path more than once. Luckily, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Yes, you…
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Amazon unleashes the Fire Phone
PHUKET: For those who have not yet drunk the iPhone Kool-Aid, your time has come to rejoice in the glory of the new Amazon Fire Phone. Announced by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on June 22 and ultimately being shipped from July 27, the Fire Phone has promised to stir things up in the smartphone sphere. At this point, it has…
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Read now or PaperLater
PHUKET: It’s a common mantra, even among media pros, that newspapers are a dying breed of communication. Many feel that once another generation or two have left this world, the daily printed page that some still pine for will cease to be. In many ways it is a blessing. A major reason being the immense amounts of resources embodied in…
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Sexy Stomach Part 1: From slouch to sexy
PHUKET: To start with, I’d like to debunk the myth known as “spot reduction”. It doesn’t exist. You can’t lose belly fat by doing sit-ups; you can’t reduce the fat around your legs by doing squats; and you can’t reduce fat around your chest by hitting the bench press. If you want to reveal that six pack, you’ll need to…
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Phuket turning a new leaf on environmental consciousness
PHUKET: The bold challenge for the 2014 World Environment Day was to “raise your voice; not the sea level”. Social justice demands that we protect our environment for the next generation. Our children are entitled to live in a world which remains beautiful and sustainable. Loud must be our voices and loud must be our actions. This demands every member…
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Which island will be the next Phuket?
PHUKET: These days, I seemingly spend far too much time flying around Asia, and one of my hash tags at industry events seems to be #The Phuket Guy. There are far worse things to be called in life, and I’m without a doubt getting off easy. Send in the flip-flops, things might be turning nasty after the sundowners. Aside from…
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Luxury villas by the lake to rent or own
The recently completed By The Lake luxury development, located just minutes from tranquil Nai Harn Beach, offers a hassle-free way to own your own slice of paradise here in Phuket. Tucked away on a quiet and private hillside with picture-perfect views, these two and three-bedroom luxury pool villas are only an 800-meter stroll from the beach. Each villa comes fully…
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Phuket, get creative with Coke [video]
PHUKET: Coca-Cola has begun to roll out its “2nd Lives” campaign in Asian markets with the launch of a range of innovative and practical bottle tops that would make Inspector Gadget and the Swiss Guards jealous. “We have created fun tools with Coke bottle tops, bringing small moments of happiness into people’s lives. We hope to make a positive impact…
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Moving walls, puzzles, sacred tombs – escape if you can
PHUKET: In that magic moment between when the sun has set on Patong Beach and the nightlife hasn’t kicked off, there now exists the embodiment of a childhood fantasy: a world of hidden tombs, moving walls, lasers and code cracking. Chamber of Secrets, Phuket’s first real-life escape game, has opened its doors, but the light only shines a short way…
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Prime deals on eight Sansiri developments
PHUKET: Sansiri, one of the largest real estate developers in Thailand, recently launched the “It’s Prime Time” promotional event in Phuket, offering a “Time for Best Units” promotion across all eight of the company’s completed developments on the island. Buyers will have to move quickly to get a bargain though, as the discount offers are only available until the end…
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International Surfing Day event in Patong cancelled
PHUKET: The International Surfing Day festivities that were announced in the June 7-13 issue of the Phuket Gazette have been cancelled. Organizers announced the cancellation of the June 21 event amid concerns of violating the martial law restriction of gatherings of more than five people. People are still encouraged to visit the beach and pitch in to clean up trash…
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Blots on the landscape
PHUKET: I recently flew from Bangkok to Phuket. Soaring high above this city of 12 million souls, a sprawling conurbation of concrete buildings, bisected by modern expressways and crisscrossed by venerable canal systems, we headed out toward the Gulf of Thailand where the black waters of the Chao Phraya river disgorge into the blue sea. Blue only until you looked…
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Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014 (video)
PHUKET: Each year, from December 16 to 18, the shores of Phuket welcome Superyachts, their owners, captains and VIP guests to the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous – an exclusive gathering of sail and motor boats of over 100 feet in length. Last year’s event welcomed 11 Superyachts to Phuket. Six beautiful sailing yachts were in attendance along with five glorious motor…
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Clean and convenient
PHUKET: Phuket Town’s first co-working initiative –The SEA Co-working Space and Marine Cafe – hosted a make-your-own home cleaner workshop at their space on Phang Nga Road on June 5. Led by Green Fins Project Coordinator and environmental health advocate Petchrung “Aey” Sukpong, the workshop covered the process of producing an all natural, all purpose and inexpensive cleaning solution. The…
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A deserving destination
PHUKET: Malaysia’s bustling capital is certainly not a secret travel getaway, especially for expats residing in Phuket. The city once served as a major visa-run destination, but Kuala Lumpur (KL) may have dropped off the radar for many people when the Thai embassy there ceased issuing one-year visas. Nowadays, for many Phuket locals, KL is most often referenced when talking…
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Video Report: Get ready for Snow White
PHUKET: The cast members of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ are already in Phuket, getting ready for their weekend performances of the evergreen childrens’ classic, the latest Phuket Gazette Headline Event presented by Jagota in partnership with Events International. You should get ready too! This 90-minute show, performed by a 12-member cast from London will take you on a…
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Video Report: Phuket tradition set to come to life in Old Phuket Town
Watch PGTV’s video report with all the details about the upcoming Baba Wedding ceremony, which will be held this month in Phuket Old Town. Video: PGTV PHUKET: For most visitors to Phuket, it can seem that the island is all about beaches, bars, resorts and restaurants, but for those who want to get off the beaten track, there is a…
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