June 13, 2010
LAGUNA PHUKET INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
Phuket

Some marathons shine brighter than others in this highly competitive field of events. The Laguna Phuket International Marathon is one of them, due to its incredibly scenic route along some of the island’s best beaches, and on roads that wind through shady rubber plantations.

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Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
Date : 26 – 27 February 2010
Venue : Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket

 The 2010 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival promises to be bigger than ever with at least 12 acts performing on stage during the two-night event. Now a firm fixture in Phuket’s annual entertainment calendar, the festival attracts top blues bands from around Thailand, while two popular bands from Australia and the US return once more.

Established to support local charities, this year’s event will donate funds to charities that organise education for young children — the Phuket International Women’s Club and the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.

For more information
www.phuketbluesfestival.com

Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009

Date : Sunday, 6 December 2009
Venue : The upscale Laguna Phuket Resort occupies 600 acres of tropical beachfront parkland on the northwest coast of Phuket island in Southern Thailand.

The competition among the “iron men” from Thailand and international countries includes swimming, cycling and marathon racing. Also, there are activities to encourage the participants to experience the adventure routes along Phuket’s tourist attractions

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Muay Thai, Thai Boxing is a form of hard martial art practiced in large parts of the world, including Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: pradal serey in Cambodia, lethwei in Myanmar, tomoi in Malaysia, and Lao boxing in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country’s national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art muay boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. 

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Dubbed the mother of all cabarets on the island, Phuket Simon Cabaret celebrates its 10th anniversery on the 18.10.2001. A milestone of sort, given the kind of challenges it went through just to earn the respect and patronage of local and foreign guest. When we first started recalls a spokesman for Simon Cabaret, people won’t take us seriously The Simon Group commenced operations in Phuket in 1991. The group interests are associated with meeting the demands of Phuket’s everexpanding tourism and entertainment industry. 

SHOW TIME TWICE DAILY  7.30 p.m and 9.30 p.m Today, Simon Cabaret is in every tour operater’s itinerary. Busloads of people come everyday for its unique brand of entertainment.

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The Phuket Stunt Show is a once nightly action packed entertainment show that will thrill and excite audiences of all ages and nationalities. Our ‘Aqua Spectacular’ show is the latest and the most dynamic permanent tourist attraction in South East Asia. 

Our Show Our new and exciting 75 minute show includes: Performers from all over the world showcase an Olympic style and synchronized diving show, along with jet-ski stunts, Samoan fire twirling and comedy acts.  

The show climax features a heart stopping 27 meter high dive, one of the highest in the world!.

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From the creators of Safari World, Thailands most popular animal & eisure park, comes a new and unique cultural theme complex ~ Phuket FantaSea ~ that promises to be the ultimate in nighttime entertainment on Phuket at Kamala Beach.
 
Inspired by Thailand’s rich and exotic heritage, Phuket FantaSea not only showcases the charm and beauty of Thailand, but also enriches ancient Thai traditions with the wonder of cutting edge technology and special effects. 
 
The result is a stunning 140-acre theme complex, packed with a multitude of activities and entertainment: a festival village with carnivals, games, handicrafts and shopping; a 4,000-seat restaurant offering a grand buffet of Thai and international cuisine. A breath-taking Las Vegas-style theatrical show, where state-of-the-art technology and special effects enhance the beauty of Thailand’s Myths, Mysteries and Magic in a wondrous extravaganza certain to delight everyone.
 
Created at a cost of over 3,500 million Baht, Phuket FantaSea adds a whole new dimension to theme park entertainment, with marvelous attractions not found anywhere else in the world.

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This tiny island off Phuket’s southeast coast is highly prized for its still perfect natural environment, including fine white beaches and crystal waters; ideal for swimming, diving, or fishing. The only business of any kind is the plush Maiton Island Resort. Those not wishing to stay overnight may take a daytime excursion leaving from Ao Makham Deep Sea Port. For details contact (076) 214954-7

Of the two islands, Phi Phi Don is the larger and more developed. The smaller, Phi Phi Le, took the title role in the film adaptation of The Beach starring opposite Leonardo Di Caprio.
 
Despite misinformed protests and bad press regarding environmental damage to the island during filming, Phi Phi Le is, in fact, in better condition now than before filming began. International environmentalists report that the removal of two tons of tourist rubbish before filming could begin, did not adversely affect the island’s delicate ecological balance.  
 
Phi Phi Island is a paradise in the Andaman Sea. Visitors to Phuket should not miss it if the schedule is not too tight. Phi Phi’s sheer cliffs stained with earth colours soar from calm, clear seas provide an unforgettable snorkeling or diving experience. Don’t forget to visit Phi Phi Ley, enjoy swimming & snorkeling in Maya Bay, and stop by the Viking Cave, where big family of the swallow birds and nests are there for your sightseeing pleasure. Some interesting islands in the bay include: Monkey Beach and Khai Nui Island

From a few minutes by speedboat to a day’s sailing away, Phuket is surrounded by so many tropical islands, of such outstanding natural beauty, that literally weeks can be spent exploring.
 
At the far north of Phuket’s cruising grounds lie the nine islands of the Similans-noted for their magnificent dive sites-to the south, the brooding intensity of Taratao- a prison colony during World War II and now part of the fiftyone island Taratao National Park-and in between dozens of isles offering pristine beaches, spectacular scenery and a peace and serenity unique to the Andaman.

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