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Learn more about Thailand with new book Geek in Thailand by former Phuket lifestyle editor

Former lifestyle editor of The Phuket News, Jody Houton, has released a new book about the inexplicable intricacies of the Kingdom.

Chelsea sack Jose Mourinho

LONDON: Jose Mourinho was sacked as Chelsea manager on Thursday (Dec 17) following the club’s slide to within one point of the Premier League relegation zone.

Owners of three 747s, please collect your planes, asks KLIA authority

KUALA LUMPUR: The operators of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) have placed a bizarre advertisement in a newspaper seeking the owners of three 747-200F aircraft apparently abandoned there.

Experience Issan favourites at 88Tasty in Thalang

Forget about your usual ham and bacon dishes for a minute, and lets concentrate on some popular Issan dishes. I recently headed to 88 Tasty restaurant in Thalang to sample some of these said dishes, and it was definitely a memorable experience.

Packing heat: How to get a gun in Phuket

PHUKET: Have you ever wondered just how easy it is to get a gun in Phuket? By news reports, it seems everyone has one: Cops have their own non-standard issue semi-auto pistols, criminals have all sorts of firearms, including weapons of war, and teenagers take aim at their rivals with homemade Thai Pradit guns that fire shotgun cartridges. Here, The Phuket News explains what it takes to get your own firearm.

New local bakery with Zurich flare in Kathu

If youre a fan of brunch delicacies such as pastries, warm homemade breads, croissants, and all things sweet, then I highly recommend you pay a little trip to the brand new bakery in Kathu – Zurich Bread.

Phuket Opinion: Opening the GMO floodgates

PHUKET: The future of Thailand’s agricultural and ecological biodiversity was granted a small albeit significant lifeline this past week when the Premier rejected the so-called “biosafety bill”.

Phuket say goodbye to beloved expat, Brad Kenny

December 11, 2015 was a sad day for Phuket, for on that day we lost somebody very dear. Described as an icon and even a “pillar” of the Phuket expat community, Brad Kenny dedicated his life to improving the lives and welfare of others in Phuket, and throughout Thailand.

Mindfulness yoga workshop with mood-lifting benefits

Yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, which if you haven’t tried, you may not fully understand why some choose to partake in such an activity.

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