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Motoring: The New Nissan X-Trail – Phuket’s First Ride

Motoring: The New Nissan X-Trail – Phuket’s First Ride

he best selling SUV in Japan for the last eight years has been given a complete overhaul for its latest incarnation, the all new third generation Nissan X-Trail was launched at the Thailand International Motor Expo in November last year and is now available at your local Nissan dealership.

Eneko Atxa’s truffle shuffle

Eneko Atxa’s truffle shuffle

The traditional way of truffling eggs, Eneko Atxa explains, takes three days. Seal the truffle in a box with the eggs and leave for three days. This all well and good, but the eggs, after three days, are far from fresh.

Health Matters: A Whole New Life

Health Matters: A Whole New Life

In the last article I spoke about change and the tools we have for it.

Phuket man found unconcious in canal

Phuket man found unconcious in canal

PHUKET: A Phuket man was found lying unconcious in Klong Bang Yai at around 8.50am yesterday (January 29). It is believed that the man was assaulted prior to being dumped in the canal.

Solar-assisted yacht makes Phuket debut

Solar-assisted yacht makes Phuket debut

The future of luxury yachting is also on the cutting-edge of solar technology.

Q&A: Have you been tested?

Q&A: Have you been tested?

QUESTION: Dear The Phuket News. A friend of mine recently told me that having unprotected oral sex with a partner was not a big deal as most diseases were caught by having intercourse. Is oral sex without a condom or dental dam (female condom) safe? Also, in general, is there any place she can be tested for STDs anonymously as she is scared of the reaction her parents might have?

Phuket tour desks operators to be trained and licenced

Phuket tour desks operators to be trained and licenced

Phuket: According to one tour desk operator, taxi drivers are turning themselves into tour sales operators. However, Director of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Phuket Office, Santi Pawai says that this is is totally illegal.

Apppointment of Honorary Australian Consul in Phuket now official

Apppointment of Honorary Australian Consul in Phuket now official

Phuket: Although she has been doing the job since May 2014, it was announced in a press release by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok on January 29, that Canadian Michelle Hawryluk, 34, has now officially been appointed as Honorary Consul in Phuket – for Australia.

Film Review: Trigger happy

Film Review: Trigger happy

It’s almost impossible to make a modern war film without addressing how conflict and violence affects both the mind and military families.

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