OPINION: Phuket not yet ready for another tsunami     Only time will tell if the new UK system for tracking its nationals in Thailand will be effective. The stakes are high, and the odds are stacked in favor of success.   Monday, Dec 7, 2009 PHUKET CITY: With the fifth anniversary of the tsunami approaching, now is a good time to reflect on how well prepared Phuket might be should a similar disaster befall us in the future. The sad... Full story		Mr India restaurant burns in Rawai Monday, Dec 7, 2009 RAWAI, PHUKET: A fire at the ‘Mr India’ restaurant on Wiset Road last night caused an estimated 300,000 baht in damages and brought an abrupt end to the meals customers were enjoying. Chalong Police Inspector Chana Suthimas said it took a total of four fire trucks about 30 minutes to contain the blaze, which broke out in the two-unit shophouse restaurant at about 11:30pm. The fire started as guests were still enjoying their meals in the restaurant, which, as its name suggests, specializes in the culinary offerings of the subcontinent. By the time Chalong Poli... Full story
Phuket Gazette Readers' Poll: Night bashes at Karon Beach Monday, December 7, 2009 PHUKET CITY: With the ‘Roy Fest Phuket Music Festival’ in September and the subsequent revelry at the ‘Chang Regatta Moonlight Night’ full moon party on December 2, Karon Beach appears to be the new hot spot for large crowds of night-time revelers. But is this really a positive development for Phuke... Full story   German and Czech shine at Laguna Phuket Triathlon Monday, December 7, 2009 LAGUNA, PHUKET: 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medal winner Jan Frodeno took first place in a new course record and US$ 3,500 in prize money at this year’s exciting Laguna Phuket Triathlon. The South Africa-based superstar posted an overall finish time of 02:24:56, besting the previous record set ... Full story   Barge damages coral at Racha Island Monday, December 7, 2009 RAWAI, PHUKET: A barge carrying building material has seriously damaged a patch of coral reef off Koh Racha, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). Locals reported that the barge, allegedly belonging to Namchai Ocean Transport Company, was being towed ashore at Si... Full story All the daily news

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A 4 Charity Art Exhibition   Dec 9, 2009

Constitution Day - Public Holiday   Dec 10, 2009

Kick Off The Holiday Season   Dec 12, 2009

FREE Computer Clinic - Laguna   Dec 13, 2009

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous   Dec 17-18, 2009

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