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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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Outrigger beach BBQ puts the sun in Sunday
PHUKET: I’m writing this on Monday morning, the universally detested time of the week. But the memory of Sunday evening, the whole of Sunday in fact, allows me to keep my head up and face the challenges of the upcoming days. This is what Sundays are all about – recharging your batteries ahead of a new work week – and…
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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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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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Making Phuket conservation profitable
PHUKET: Most boaters and divers are sensitive about coral reef areas and try to do the right thing. However, now, with many corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects recognizing the importance of our coral reefs worldwide, a possible alliance between conservationists and businesses in Phuket could be forming to find a profit-oriented solution to the problem of boaters anchoring in coral…
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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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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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Caught in a love Catch-22
PHUKET: Former Phuket expat Brent William Otto, 45, and Sayam “Kob” Senamuen, 34, weathered a break-up, long separations and the trauma of cancer before reaching the altar last weekend. But the toughest obstacle of all was a US law that didn’t recognize gay marriage. The Phuket Gazette’s Leslie Porterfield reports. The couple met at a pub in Silom while Brent…
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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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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 told to send seashells back to seashore
PHUKET: Just because World Oceans Day has whizzed by with the speed of the Agulhas current, there is no reason to stop taking action to protect what is arguably the world’s most important resource – our oceans. To celebrate this year’s World Oceans Day on June 8, the owners of The SEA Co-Working Space and Marine Cafe asked participants to…
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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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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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Crowning glory of a great novelist
PHUKET: Once a decade, Donna Tartt produces a hefty, great novel. At age 28, she published The Secret History, a murder mystery centered on a clique of young classical scholars at Bennington. A decade later, she returned to her Mississippi childhood for The Little Friend. And now she has just won the Pulitzer Prize for her third and best novel,…
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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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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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SilkAir launches new in-flight entertainment offering
PHUKET: SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has launched its new wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, dubbed “SilkAir Studio”. Complementing the existing overhead system, this new wireless service will provide customers with diverse options for a more customized in-flight entertainment experience. Passengers on SilkAir flights will be able to stream movies, short features, as well as music to their…
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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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Condo chief calls to slash transfer fees as presales fall 30%
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – Thailand news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Condo chief calls to slash transfer fees as presales fall 30% The Nation / Phuket Gazette PHUKET: A revised taxation and fee structure in the property sector would boost the residential market in the second half of the year, the Thai Condominium Association’s new president said…
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Rotary awards a local hero
PHUKET: Jessada Janpen, a rescue worker with the Kusoldham Foundation was awarded the Rotary International’s Family and Community Service Award for his bravery and commitment in service to the community. On May 26 Mr Jessada was one of the first to arrive on the scene of a Phuket Town sewer accident which eventually claimed the lives of four workers. Wasting…
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Author Michael Chabon dishes up overripe Rococo
PHUKET: Michael Chabon’s third novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. This exuberant romp about two young Jewish cartoonists during the golden age of American comic books in the 1930s and 1940s is one of the most enjoyable novels I’ve ever read. Now we have Chabon’s Telegraph Avenue (HarperCollins, New York, 2012, 468pp), and…
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History: One gun to rule them all
PHUKET: The Thai Ministry of Defence is located opposite the Grand Palace in the old part of Bangkok. What is interesting about this government building is its large collection of old cannons, which are exhibited within the courtyard parallel to the main road. The cannons date back to various periods in Thai history and range from small guns to intimidatingly…
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Video report: BISP graduates ready to change the world
PHUKET: Hope and nostalgia, vivid memories and plans for a bright future, words of inspiration and inside jokes, bright smiles and rivers of tears – all this was present in abundance during the British International School Phuket (BISP) Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2014 on Tuesday, May 27. Honored by the Governor of Phuket, Maitri Inthusut, British Honorary Consul…
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Hold on to your skirt!
PHUKET: Beware, fellow ladies of Phuket: skirts are not advised at the island’s newest tourist attraction, as you might feel compelled to strike some compromising poses once you walk into Baan Teelanka – otherwise known as the Upside Down House. So, be sure to plan ahead and throw on a pair of pants. Baan Teelanka is a place of dizzying…
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