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Culinary Detective: Sun, Sand, Sea and Sausages!
Culinary Detective: Sun, Sand, Sea and Sausages!
It is always a pleasure to receive a call from The Nai Harn inviting me to experience their latest culinary offering, however, I must admit, I am more used to heading there for a late lunch or an early evening bite at one of their multitude of world-class restaurants. So, when my phone rang and Executive Chef, Mark Jones, invited me for breakfast, I was somewhat surprised, and to meet at Rock Salt at 8am in the morning, positively intrigued.
Electricity outage to hit Thepkrasattri
Electricity outage to hit Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thepkrasattri on Wednesday (Mar 4) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Soi Dog with Kathu municipality holds training day for pet care
Soi Dog with Kathu municipality holds training day for pet care
To say goodbye to #SpayandNeuterAwarenssMonth, Soi Dog Foundation, together with Kathu Municipality, held a training program titled, “Care of Pets and Prevention of Contagious Disease by the Budget Year 2020” yesterday (Feb 28) at Kathu Public Parks.
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
SOUTH KOREA: South Korea reported on Saturday (Feb 29) its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in the United States as the World Health Organization raised its risk alert to its highest level.
World economies brace for virus impact, to cost global tourism at least $22bn
World economies brace for virus impact, to cost global tourism at least $22bn
WORLD: The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least US$22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC) said Thursday (Feb 27).
Governor unveils statue of Phuket Town founding father
Governor unveils statue of Phuket Town founding father
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana together with a host of local officials yesterday (Feb 28) joined a ceremony to unveil a statue honouring the founding father of Phuket Town, Phraya Wichit Songkham.
Toyota Prius, 2012, for sale
Toyota Prius, 2012, for sale
Sky blue Toyota Prius 2012. Full option, solar cell roof, 96000km, good condition. Minor defects in interior
All About Buddhism: From patchwork to nanoparticles: The journey of the cloth
All About Buddhism: From patchwork to nanoparticles: The journey of the cloth
I was recently asked why there are so many different colours of Buddhist robes in Thailand and Asia? It seems like a simple question, but in reality, the answers are complicated and sometimes even contradict each other.
‘Phuket Power’ ready to take on region’s finest in local AFL tournament
‘Phuket Power’ ready to take on region’s finest in local AFL tournament
AFL: Come along and support Phuket’s newly founded AFL team in the 3rd annual Phuket AFL Masters Football tournament at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Saturday March 7th.
Students risk being tools of politicians, say experts
Students risk being tools of politicians, say experts
BANGKOK: Students at anti-government rallies risk becoming a tool of politicians who are seeking ways to attack the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration, according to some political scientists and pundits.
Berlin ITB travel fair cancelled over coronavirus fears: organisers
Berlin ITB travel fair cancelled over coronavirus fears: organisers
GERMANY: Organisers of the ITB travel trade fair in Berlin, billed as the world’s biggest, said Friday they were cancelling next week’s event in the German capital over coronavirus fears.
The Long Run: Water-saving measures rolled out to make reserves last as long as possible
The Long Run: Water-saving measures rolled out to make reserves last as long as possible
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Chief Graisorn Mahamad is urging all people across central and northern Phuket to conserve as much water as they can. The call comes as dwindling reserves start to dry up and drastic water-saving measures are leaving large populated areas without any tap water at all.
Island Battleground 2020: Only the strong survive
Island Battleground 2020: Only the strong survive
CROSSFIT: The clamour of iron bars and racks, the sound of feet on pavement, the yells of ‘one more’ from the crowd.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Deadly airport cabbie still driving! 41st Thai virus patient? Head swap ’outrage’? || February 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Deadly airport cabbie still driving! 41st Thai virus patient? Head swap ’outrage’? || February 28
PHUKET XTRA - February 28 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Killer airport cabbie still driving! |:| Tour guide 41st Thai virus patient |:| Outrage over rocks graffiti |:| Complaints over heroine’s head swap |:| Crash and burn driver |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Mains water supply outage in Wichit
Mains water supply outage in Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Wichit on Tuesday (Mar 3).
Students donate trolleys to help Rassada residents during water shortage
Students donate trolleys to help Rassada residents during water shortage
PHUKET: Residents of Rassada who have been struggling through the water shortage have received a lift as students from Phuket Technical College (PTC) donated 20 trolleys to help them transport their water supplies.
Buri Ram MotoGP can ‘rejuvenate’ tourism
Buri Ram MotoGP can ‘rejuvenate’ tourism
MotoGP: Next month’s motorcycle grand prix in Buriram is being promoted as the saviour of the flagging tourism sector, hyped to woo people back to Thailand despite the coronavirus epidemic.
Outrage as tourist leaves his mark on Nai Thon rocks
Outrage as tourist leaves his mark on Nai Thon rocks
PHUKET: A tourist has been lambasted for graffiting a section of rocks at Nai Thon beach which went viral over social media yesterday (Feb 27) and alerted police to the crime.
Thai tour guide is 41st virus patient
Thai tour guide is 41st virus patient
THAILAND: A Thai tour guide who returned recently from South Korea is the latest local novel coronavirus patient, raising the number of local confirmed cases to 41.
Chinese football transfer market collapses in face of coronavirus
Chinese football transfer market collapses in face of coronavirus
FOOTBALL: A double blow of the coronavirus and a new salary cap has seen the bottom fall out of Chinese football’s transfer market, while Odion Ighalo led what could become an exodus of foreign stars.