Happy Habitat: For those of you who’ve followed this column, you’ll know how enthusiastic I am about alternative energy, particularly solar power, for which I’ve highlighted in a number of previous editions just how cheap, easy and practical it can be in Phuket. If you missed those articles, search the Happy Habitat archive in thephuketnews.com Environment section.
PHUKET XTRA - February 19 Today its all about Milo, the missing Orangutan from the Phuket Zoo. And all the other big stories from around Phuket and Thailand.
BANGKOK: Feverishly jotting down ideas in a funky glass-panelled conference room, Thailand’s “Mad Men” are doing what they do best – creating tearjerker adverts that leave viewers scrambling for the tissue box.
Not so long ago Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) was pretty much unheard of. But now, in 2016, SUP is a quite a phenomenon, and undoubtedly one of the fastest growing fun and sporting activities.
PHUKET: Phuket police responded to two separate incidents where foreigners had died yesterday morning (Feb 18), a Myanmar migrant worker at a laundry in Rassada and a British man who died at Phuket International Hospital.
Arriving at the JW Marriott, Mai Khao Beach Phuket, just at the right time, to witness the beautiful oranges and reds of the stunning sunset. Taking in all the great surroundings and landscape as I walk through the resort on the way to Andaman Grill Restaurant. I sat down with Executive Chef Dietmar Spitzer, whose strong ties with chefs from other locations led to JW Marriott inviting different chefs from around the world to come share their home styles with the Phuket community. Their idea is to create dishes and recipes that are always innovative and fresh, so clients won’t get bored of eating the same dishes.
Kata Rocks knows how to throw a shindig. Flown from Austria, Australia and New Zealand, several specially-selected vintages arrived at the luxurious beach side resort for an exclusive, one-night private dining experience last Saturday (February 6).
PHUKET: Two men were killed less than two hour apart on Phuket roads early this morning (Feb 19) when they crashed their vehicles north of Heroines Monument.
Special guest Verne Troyer AKA Mini Me from Austin Power. Entry 500 Baht include 1 drink.