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Phuket’s biggest annual festival is fast coming up: The Vegetarian Festival, which this year takes place from October 15 to 23. This week, let’s look at some of the traditions and purposes of some of the events in the festival.

Its raining. Again. Well, it is the rainy season, so what do you expect? But are you as safe as you can be on the roads? This week I’ll be giving you a little advice on ways to ensure you won’t become a casualty.

Oh dear. Has your Thai marriage fallen apart? Want to end the whole thing? Don’t despair – if your were married in Thailand, it’s relatively easy to go your separate ways.

Not feeling at all well? Or maybe you’re just feeling a bit low and need a doctor’s note – or there’s a bit of red tape you’re doing that includes providing a health certificate. Where do you go? What are the pros and cons of your choices?

It goes by different names – shared ownership, holiday club and other – but it doesn’t take long for people to realise that all of these are the same old wolf in new sheep’s clothing. Now, if you don’t know what timeshare is, go look it up. And bear in mind: if you don’t understand something, then don’t buy it!! So here are some pointers to buying into timeshare without getting scammed.

We all know Phuket roads can be manic, and getting tuk-tuks or taxis can range from expensive to downright extortionate. But there are some other options available to get around if you know where to look.

Sick of paying those exorbitant late night taxi of tuk tuk fares? Thinking about renting a bike? Here are the answers to a few common questions about rentals and making your own way around the island.

We all know that road rules here can be a bit flexible. But one thing that can save your neck, particularly in the event of an accident, is to hold a valid Thai licence. Here are the answers to some common questions about getting one:

Have you just arrived in Phuket on a holiday and decided to hang around for a little longer? Here are a few tips to get out and find a place to call your own.