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Rare flavours of Siamese legend unveiled at Aleenta Phuket’s ‘Secret Dinner’

Rare flavours of Siamese legend unveiled at Aleenta Phuket's 'Secret Dinner'

Prepare to embark on a gastronomic odyssey into arcane flavours and ancient secrets chronicled and guarded over generations by one of Thailand’s most authentic and fascinating foodie families. Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga is proud to present the NA THALANG Ancestral Siamese... (Continue reading)

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Lost in the Clouds by Somrak Maneemai at Mom Tri’s VR Gallery Phuket

Lost in the Clouds by Somrak Maneemai at Mom Tri’s VR Gallery Phuket

Mom Tris’s Villa Royale cordially invites you to the Lost in the Clouds exhibition featuring new work from Somrak Maneemai.... (Continue reading)

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Smog in Chiang Mai leads tourists to Phuket, Samui

Smog in Chiang Mai leads tourists to Phuket, Samui

The number of tourists visiting Chiang Mai for Songkran are less than expected, with many choosing to head to Phuket and Koh Samui instead.... (Continue reading)

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Songkran Splash at East 88 Beach Lounge Phuket

Songkran Splash at East 88 Beach Lounge Phuket

Join in the Songkran fun on Friday 13th April 2012 at East 88 Beach Lounge. Schedule as below: 13.00 Meet in the lobby to water truck around the Rawai Area. 14.00 Enjoy the Songkran opening show at East 88 poolside.... (Continue reading)

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Phuket grandly holds Heroines Monument Fair 2012

Phuket grandly holds Heroines Monument Fair 2012

Mr.Tri Akkaradecha, Phuket Governor, opened Heroines Monument Fair on March 13th, 2012 at Thalang Victory Field (Khok Chana Phama) in Thalang, Phuket.... (Continue reading)

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Thai Gold – Its History

Thai Gold – Its History

Thai gold goes back a long way. In the past there were extensive gold mines in Thailand.... (Continue reading)

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The Ghosts & Spirits of Thailand

The Ghosts & Spirits of Thailand

Almost all Thai people, whether they’re relatively uneducated villagers or the most sophisticated city-dwellers, take ghosts seriously.... (Continue reading)

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Thai Amulets

Thai Amulets

Most of us have met, or have certainly seen, Thais with one, two or sometimes more, amulets hanging around their neck.... (Continue reading)

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Enter The Dragon! Central Festival Phuket celebrate Chinese New Year 2012

Enter The Dragon! Central Festival Phuket celebrate Chinese New Year 2012

Central Festival Phuket Building A and Building B (homeWorks) led by Central Festival Phuket General Manager Wilaiporn Pitimanaaree... (Continue reading)

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Phuket held Chinese New Year celebration 2012 at Sanam Chai

Phuket held Chinese New Year celebration 2012 at Sanam Chai

On January, 23th 2012, at 7 pm. At Sanam Chai, Muang, Phuket. MR.Paiboon Upatising, the President of Phuket Provincial Administration Organization or PPAO said report in the ceremony of the Chinese New Year celebration 2012.... (Continue reading)

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Phuket’s Baba Culture

Phuket’s Baba Culture

The influence of Baba-Paranakan on Phuket’s culture started when Chinese ancestors migrated to Malacca, Penang and Phuket with the intention of making a new life. This was when the tin industry was flourishing in Phuket. In those days, the raw... (Continue reading)

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Phuket’s Chinese New Year Celebrations

Phuket’s Chinese New Year Celebrations

This year’s Chinese New Years celebration will take place earlier than usual. Chinese New Year usual occurs in February, however this year the celebrations commence on 23rd January and will welcome the year of Dragon, the most auspicious animal as... (Continue reading)

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