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Theatre at a moment’s notice: The power of ‘Yes, and…’
Theatre at a moment’s notice: The power of ‘Yes, and…’
Some of you will see ‘yes, and...’ and know immediately what I’ll be talking about in this month’s article. For those of you who are as yet uninitiated, I am referring to the foundation stones of one of my favourite forms of theatre: improv. Improv is short for ‘improvisational theatre’, theatre that is unscripted and made up on the spot. One of the most exciting things about improv is that no two shows are alike.
Muslim self-rule backed in Philippines’ troubled south
Muslim self-rule backed in Philippines’ troubled south
PHILIPPINES: Voters have decisively approved a new Muslim-led region in the Philippines’ south, which is hoped will bring a measure of peace after decades of fighting killed thousands and mired the area in poverty.
Woman who laundered drug money gets death penalty
Woman who laundered drug money gets death penalty
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has handed down a death sentence to a Myanmar woman for laundering dirty money and her connection with the methamphetamine trade.
Running on empty: Officials float ideas to counter low water-supply reserves
Running on empty: Officials float ideas to counter low water-supply reserves
PHUKET: Large areas of Cherng Talay, mostly concentrated in the Bang Tao area, went on water rations this week in an attempt to prevent what water remains in Bang Neow Dum reservoir from running out before the annual rains return in May.
Swiss man dies on island day tour
Swiss man dies on island day tour
PHUKET: A Swiss man was pronounced dead yesterday after he was pulled from the water during a day trip to Koh Phak Bia, just four kilometres from the world-famous Koh Hong, in Phang Nga Bay.
Man dies as car slams into pickup making U-turn on bypass road
Man dies as car slams into pickup making U-turn on bypass road
PHUKET: A man died after his car slammed into the side of a pickup truck waiting to make a U-turn on the bypass road this morning (Jan 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Preventing African Swine Flu? Another Southern bombing? Fighting forced evictions! || Jan. 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Preventing African Swine Flu? Another Southern bombing? Fighting forced evictions! || Jan. 25
PHUKET XTRA - January 25 ANOTHER South Thailand bomb attack |:| African Swine Flu prevention? |:| Tuk-tuk and car meet head-on |:| Phuket villagers fight forced evictions |:| Welcome Gate clean-up! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
The Pavilions Phuket pay it forward by helping local school
The Pavilions Phuket pay it forward by helping local school
The Pavilions’ love for arts, culture, romance and adventure has been encapsulated in the hotel’s new initiative ‘Paying it Forward’. In line with The Pavilions brand’s core value of giving back to the community and looking after the local environment in the destinations they operate, The Pavilions Phuket are passionate about enhancing the lives of those living close to the hotel.
Phuket Municipality announces routes affected during family fun run, Sunday
Phuket Municipality announces routes affected during family fun run, Sunday
PHUKET: On Sunday (Jan 27) Phuket Municipality is holding a family fun run as part of a campaign to tackle violence against women, children and families.
Ice truck driver fined B400 for sideswipe, tree-felling wipeout
Ice truck driver fined B400 for sideswipe, tree-felling wipeout
PHUKET: An ice truck driver from Surat Thani has been charged with reckless driving after his converted pickup ice truck sideswiped an SUV on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday afternoon.
Penthouse for sale
Penthouse for sale
432.44 Sqm.Penthouse for sale: 320 Degree view of Patong bay and city. Private pool. 22nd floor (top floor) at Andaman Beach Condominium, Patong, Phuket, Thailand. Condo Facilities. see beachsuites.com/gallery. No broker please.
Phuket’s pricey Welcome Gate gets free clean-up
Phuket’s pricey Welcome Gate gets free clean-up
PHUKET: The top-ranking police commander or all of Upper Southern Thailand yesterday lead a free clean-up operation by volunteers at Phuket’s famed Welcome Gate at the northern end of the island.
War Elephants rewarded B10 million for Asian Cup performance
War Elephants rewarded B10 million for Asian Cup performance
BANGKOK: The Thai national football team today (Jan 25) received a B10 million cash reward for their performance that saw them reach the last 16 stage of the on-going AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
British tourist dies in Kamala collision
British tourist dies in Kamala collision
PHUKET: A British tourist has died after he lost control of his motorbike and collided with a van near Kamala last night (Jan 24).
Drivers safe after car slams tuk-tuk head-on in Kamala
Drivers safe after car slams tuk-tuk head-on in Kamala
PHUKET: A tuk-tuk driver escaped serious injury after a car crossed into his lane and slammed into the little red vehicle head-on along the coastal road through Kamala yesterday afternoon (Jan 24).
Apichatpong Weerasethakul wins Artes Mundi 8 prize 2018
Apichatpong Weerasethakul wins Artes Mundi 8 prize 2018
Palme d’Or award-winning artist and film maker Apichatpong Weerasethakul from Thailand has been named as the winner of Artes Mundi 8, the UK’s leading prize for international contemporary art. Weerasethakul has been chosen from a shortlist of five of the world’s most important artists to win the UK’s biggest art prize, and is awarded a sum of £40,000.
Officials to hit meatworks to prevent African swine fever outbreak
Officials to hit meatworks to prevent African swine fever outbreak
PHUKET: Local pig farms as far afield as Krabi are being checked for any signs of African Swine Fever (ASF) after a Chinese tourist was caught last week bringing sausages into the country that were carrying the virus.
Chinese New Year to bring B10bn tourism boost
Chinese New Year to bring B10bn tourism boost
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Chinese Embassy since 2005, is planning its most festive Chinese New Year celebration ever with HRH Princess Sirindhorn presiding over the opening on Bangkok’s Yaowarat Rd, the TAT announced yesterday (Jan 24).
Riky rises in Captains Cup
Riky rises in Captains Cup
PHUKET: An amazing turn-out of Rawai Pool League players and spectators descended on Black Pearl Bar this Monday night past (Jan 21). As is tradition, the climax of the Rawai pool season is the Captains Cup – a mini-tournament played by the captains from all teams in the RPL.
Illegal taxi motorcyclists busted
Illegal taxi motorcyclists busted
BANGKOK: Police today (Jan 24) arrested 27 illegal taxi motorcyclists at 13 stands where licensed riders illegally rented their vests to unlicensed bikers and even sold them for up to B400,000.