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Stephen Carlin - Phuket
Stephen Carlin - Phuket
The Alternative Comedy Experience and fresh from his critically acclaimed run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Stephen Carlin returns to South East Asia with his new show “The Opinionater”. Come and see why Carlin has been chosen as one of Stewart Lee’s ten best comedians ever. “Announcing the arrival of a new comedy original” ★★★★★ Herald Singapore’s hilarious and only openly gay comedian Sam See along with Britain’s Graham Whistler.comes to Phuket at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach as part of Stand Up Asia's monthly comedy tour. They brought Doug Stanhope and Bill Bailey to Thailand and promise to bring the best international comedian to Phuket every month. Tickets on the door 600baht or else buy your (limited) early bird tickets now for only 350baht. www.ticketflap.com/stephencarlin-phuket
Chinese tourist drowns at Racha
Chinese tourist drowns at Racha
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Chinese tourist drowned at Koh Racha Yai yesterday afternoon (Aug 19) in less than 48 hours after arriving in Phuket on holiday with his family.
7 SEP - Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
7 SEP - Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings at the Boat Lagoon, the Phuket Sundowners offers a chance to enjoy an evening on the docks with the resting vessels, while networking with like-minded people from the business community. Prior to the Sundowners, we will hold a Panel Discussion on the “The expectations of the Phuket Hotel and Tourism industries from the Phuket marine industry, and vice versa”, with panel details to be released shortly.
Thais dance on air with stunning gold
Thais dance on air with stunning gold
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand got down to business early at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, opening their account with a gold medal in the women’s team poomsae event of taekwondo contests yesterday (Aug 19).
Multiple quakes rock Indonesia’s Lombok island, five dead
Multiple quakes rock Indonesia’s Lombok island, five dead
INDONESIA: Multiple earthquakes – including a powerful and shallow 6.9-magnitude tremor – have rocked the Indonesian holiday island of Lombok, killing at least five people and setting off fresh waves of panic.
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
The first time I met Vivienne Reis, her pleasant smile radiated and gleaming kindness sparkled in her eyes. An old Chinese saying states that one’s eyes are the windows to one’s soul. Right at that moment, I knew Vivienne Reis as the most kind-hearted person I have ever known.
Regime woos South with billions of baht
Regime woos South with billions of baht
BANGKOK: The government is expected to try to appease the southern region by approving a B200 billion budget during mobile cabinet meetings in Ranong and Chumphon province, according to a source.
Thrust into the front-line
Thrust into the front-line
BRAZIL: Antonio’s story began one sunny afternoon in a favela near Copacabana Beach when he picked up a 9mm pistol. It ended with his 10-year-old friend dead on the ground.
Nan hard-hit by flooding
Nan hard-hit by flooding
NAN: The flooding situation in Nan province remains serious with three districts being hard hit as a result of heavy downpours which came a few days earlier when tropical depression ‘Bebinca’ weakened into a low pressure cell to cover the upper North of Thailand.
In the hands of the gods
In the hands of the gods
VIETNAM: Nestled in the forested hills of central Vietnam two giant concrete hands emerge from the trees, holding up a glimmering golden bridge crowded with gleeful visitors who take selfies at the country’s latest eccentric tourist draw.
Phuket Opinion: Passing the baton
Phuket Opinion: Passing the baton
PHUKET: Come October, Phuket will have a new Provincial Governor, the 10th Governor that Phuket will have had in the past years 10 years – a ‘Perfect 10’.
Jalan, Jalan - Malaysian Street Food Festival
Jalan, Jalan - Malaysian Street Food Festival
The exploration of food in Malaysia lies in their people’s favourite pastime, which they fondly call ‘Jalan Jalan’. In the most simplest of terms, this means to have a stroll with friends and have a good time. Invariably the ‘good time’ bit translates to navigating the hawker-lined streets and sampling the rich cultural food heritage with each stall visit. Malaysian street food is a varied affair, with influences drawn from its trade heritage and mixed-race culture of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian people.
Phuket Tasty Fest set to shine
Phuket Tasty Fest set to shine
PHUKET: A teaser promotional event for the upcoming Tasty Food Fest 2018 was held at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town on Thursday, with dozens of stalls selling local delicacies from Phuket and elsewhere throughout Southern Thailand.
Liverpool lay down the gauntlet to Man City
Liverpool lay down the gauntlet to Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool lived up to their billing as the biggest threat to Manchester City retaining the Premier League title as both sides shone on the opening weekend of the season.
Phuket Governor to appeal to Cabinet for B108mn to improve marine safety
Phuket Governor to appeal to Cabinet for B108mn to improve marine safety
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor will make a special request to the mobile Cabinet meeting this coming week for an additional ‘emergency budget’ of B108.2 million to improve marine safety in Phuket and the facilities at Chalong Pier, reports state news agency NNT.
Phuket to hold mass merit-making event for Phoenix victims
Phuket to hold mass merit-making event for Phoenix victims
PHUKET: A special two-day mass merit-making event will be held in Phuket next week for the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the Phoenix tour boat disaster, which capsized and sank off Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.
Foul stench of sewage in black-water canal spurs Phuket hotel wastewater inspections
Foul stench of sewage in black-water canal spurs Phuket hotel wastewater inspections
PHUKET: Outcry by local residents has spurred Phuket officials into dredging a canal in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, that has turned stagnant with the black water reeking of the foul stench of sewage so it can flow freely into the sea.
Pleumjit to carry Thai flag at opening of Asian Games
Pleumjit to carry Thai flag at opening of Asian Games
BANGKOK: Four years after spearheading Thailand to their historic volleyball medal, Pleumjit Thinkaow has been given the honour of leading out her country at the 18th Asian Games today (Aug 18).
Disaster officials on alert amid heavy rain warning
Disaster officials on alert amid heavy rain warning
PHUKET: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Director-General Chayapol Thitisak has ordered all emergency branches through the North and the South to be on alert as heavy rain is forecast for the coming days.
Broken treasures revived in Rome’s little shop of doll horrors
Broken treasures revived in Rome’s little shop of doll horrors
ITALY: Tucked away in one of Rome’s most fashionable shopping districts, antique doll parts pile up in the tiny shopfront of the Squatriti family boutique, offering a window into another age.