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Meeting - Rotary Club Patong

The Rotary Club of Patong Beach cordially invites guests and prospective members to attend its regular meetings. The cost for non-members is THB 500 and includes lunch. The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at the Days Inn in Patong. Please visit www.rotarypat…

Meeting - Rotary Club Patong

The Phuket News very own JP Mestanza will be the guest speaker. The Rotary Club of Patong Beach cordially invites guests and prospective members to attend its regular meetings. The cost for non-members is THB 500 and includes lunch. The meetin…

JW Marriott’s Andaman Grill named one of Thailand Tatler’s Best Restaurants of 2017

Award winning Phuket beach resort, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has added to its global reputation with its famous seaside steak and seafood restaurant. Andaman Grill recently received an award in the prestigious Thailand Tatler’s Best Restaurants list for 2017, the respected guide to the best of fine dining in Thailand.

The Naka Island resort welcomes new Executive Chef Jonathan David Bruell

The Naka Island, Phuket - A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan David Bruell as new Executive Chef.

Phuket Pride Week 2017 raises B190,000 for local LGBT charities

The Phuket Loves You Club (PLU), organisers of the Phuket Pride Week, recently announced that the event this year has raised B190,000 which will be donated to various LGBT & HIV/AIDS charities or initiatives in Phuket.

Thai tongues meet English terms

The relationship between the Thai language and English is fascinating and at times utterly bizarre.

Phuket girl Hooto has a star turn on The Voice Kids talent show

Yada “Hooto” Sajjakul is one very confident 15-year-old, while many kids her age might shy away from the spotlight, she has taken to national television as a contestant on The Voice Kids and belted out songs in front of millions of people. The Phuket News recently got in touch with Hooto to ask her some questions about her meteoric rise to national attention.

All About Buddhism: Karma comes around again

In last month’s All About Buddhism column, we shared a cheerful ghost story that shone a spotlight on how much stress we can create for ourselves when we overlook a simple solution that could have solved the entire problem.

Kamala Beach Estate is perfect for a secluded family getaway

Perched on a small headland at the southernmost tip of Kamala Beach lies a boutique hotel called Kamala Beach Estate. It’s ideal location offers a quiet and peaceful stay with spectacular views of the sunsets over the Andaman Sea.

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