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I’ve got a whole lot of small coins (one and two baht, 25 and 50 satang) that I don’t use and don’t know what to do with. Where in Phuket can I take them to exchange for big bills?

Xana Beach Club is set on Phuket’s stunning north, with a 35-metre pool and a picturesque backdrop by the sea. It features a state of the art sound system and an extensive dining menu catering for the masses.

ommon Error year 2015 has arrived, and while many aspects of life on Earth in the days, weeks and months ahead are worthy of serious contemplation if not concern (see Editorial on News page 10, as well as Global Scale column on Life page 4), there are some other aspects that “enlightened” and “awakened” citizens of our transitioning human collective can look forward to in the year ahead.

Later this year will see the opening in the capital of Thailand’s first hospitality school based on ASEAN Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals.

PHUKET: A 40-year-old man who totaled his vehicle near the Heroines’ Monument traffic circle after falling asleep at the wheel late last night, emerged from the wreckage with only a few bruises and scratches.

PHUKET: A 40-year-old man who totaled his vehicle at a residential block near the Heroines’ Monument traffic circle after falling asleep at the wheel in the early hours of this morning (January 2), emerged from the wreckage dizzy but unscathed.

For this month’s Meet The Governor column, The Phuket News had an insightful sit-down with the sharp and stern bureaucrat; the conversation covered jet-skis, tourism and his long term plans he looks to implement while in the driving seat of the island.

“This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. Take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes” Morpheus. (from the movie Matrix)

Used car salesmen have been a staple part of Thailand’s automotive industry for over 40 years and until recently enjoyed a good business. With a disastrous two years for the Thai auto industry, we met-up with Phuket used car salesman “Mr Non” to discuss the state of the used car business and also to find out more about his journey to becoming a used car salesman and founding member of the Phuket Used Car Association.