August 30th, 2010 — Expats, events — posted by Jimmy Kransic
A doting father is organising a festival to try and raise funds for surgery for his son.
Since 10-year-old Rino Mangon Vogt was diagnosed with a faulty heart valve, his father, Mr Ritchie Newton, has worked tirelessly to try and raise the two million Baht needed for a life saving operation.
For Mr Newton, a musician and Elvis Presley impressionist, the culmination of his efforts will be the Rock4Rino family music and entertainment event on October 24.
August 26th, 2010 — events — posted by admin
September events in Samui include:
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale – all over Samui (01-15/09);
Art Auction – The Beach Gallery, Bali Gardens (04-05/09, 10:00-14:00);
Full Moon Party – Haad Rin Beach (18/09, starts after dark); Continue reading →
August 23rd, 2010 — Uncategorized — posted by Tyler Boonhall
A French national has been detained after allegedly tampering with an ATM.
Chemsdine Cabibi, a 23-year-old Frenchman, is alleged to have put bogus keys on a Chaweng Beach branch of Bangkok Bank’s cash machine.
According to Phuketwan, Mr Cabibi and an accomplice were caught on the bank’s security camera system while putting the keys in place on August 16.
August 16th, 2010 — Health and safety — posted by Manit Lee
An English motorcyclist has been killed in a head-on collision with a pick-up in Bangrak, Samui.
Kevin Daryll McKeon, 36, was out driving when he hit the truck and was flung on top of it. He was taken to hospital where he died three hours later.
The man’s sister, Suzanne, speaking to Samui Express, said that her brother had only been here for two weeks. He was taking a break after a year teaching English in Indonesia.
August 9th, 2010 — Health and safety — posted by Jacqui Tallerhasse
On Friday the Thai energy minister said that oil companies will be permitted to search for oil in the seas around Samui.
Despite a protest attended by thousands of people last week, Minister Wannarat Charnnukul said that planned oil explorations in the Gulf of Thailand would go ahead.
The minister said that no laws were being broken and there was no great danger of any major environmental damage.
August 2nd, 2010 — Health and safety — posted by Simone Barrow
Several thousand people joined a demonstration against planned local oil explorations this week in Samui.
On Saturday, residents, environmentalists, students and tourists combined to form a chain around the Samui Island’s coastal road.
The Bangkok Post carried pictures of participants, with their faces smeared with grease, and holding up images of birds choked with oil from the recent Gulf of Mexico oil leak.
July 28th, 2010 — events — posted by admin
August events in Samui include:
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale – all over Samui (01-16/08);
Queen of Thailand’s Birthday – all over Samui (12/08, all day);
Full Moon Party – Haad Rin Beach (21/08, starts after dark) Continue reading →
July 26th, 2010 — events — posted by Kirsty Turner
Contestants in the Miss Thailand World 2010 visited southern Thai destinations last week.
A bevy of 30 beauties were back in Bangkok, on Friday, after a promotional tour of the south, that was centered on Phuket.
The Phuket Gazette covered several of the photo opportunities. On Friday, the Gazette observed the beauties as they the attended the soft opening of a local souvenir and handicraft outlet.
The One Tambon One Product (OTOP) Shop, at Saphan Hin, on Phuket, was transformed into a vision of loveliness, by the presence of some of the contestants.
Also at the event were members of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO), including Paiboon Upatising, the president.
The OTOP shops are an innovative idea to attract tourists, and entice them to buy items that are handmade in local tambons (districts).
The OTOP at Saphan Hin is housed in a derelict entertainment complex, that had lain idle for a number of years, and has been lavishly refurbished.
The Miss Thailand World entrants will take part in additional publicity and photo events until the contest itself takes place.
Miss Thailand World 2010 will be shown live on Thai television on the evening of August 14. The lucky winner of the contest will represent the nation in this year’s Miss World contest. The venue for Miss World 2010 is the resort of Sanya, on China’s Hainan Island.
The Miss Thailand World 2010 runner up will also get a trip to China, to take part in the Miss Chinese International 2011 competition.
July 19th, 2010 — Expats, Health and safety — posted by Jimmy Kransic
An American citizen wanted for questioning on money laundering charges was detained on Saturday in Samui.
Immigration police acting on information received regarding the hiding place of Ronald Paul Shade, 39, arrested him at the request of US authorities.
Warrants issued at San Bernardino Court, in California, charge Mr Shade with money laundering and the theft of US$14 million.
July 12th, 2010 — Health and safety — posted by Tyler Boonhall
A one-time model turned singer is having anti-rabies vaccinations after a bite from a feral cat.
Samantha Fox, 44, was holidaying on Koh Samui, with friend Myra Stratton, when she was bitten by a stray cat that she was feeding.
The pair were dining at a local restaurant, when the incident occurred. The duo had been feeding a group of cats. One of them lay down on Ms Fox’s feet. When she leant down to pet it, the cat sank its teeth into her.
Ms Fox started the treatment for rabies, a potentially killer disease, after the restaurant proprietor informed her the cat was a crazed animal and probably had rabies.
The victim had initial jabs for hydrophobia (rabies) at a hospital on Samui Island. After returning to England she continued the course of treatment.
Ms Fox said later that she pitied Thai cats. They were left to fend for themselves and had to scavenge for food, in much the same way as rats.
She added that she often fed the cats on pieces of shellfish and she seemed to be getting on well with this particular feline, when it turned on her.
The incident has not changed Fox’s love of cats. She still has four cats at the London home she shares with her partner.
Hydrophobia symptoms can take up to three months to show and, as well as the well-documented dread of water and chronic thirst, include headaches, flu and paralysis.
Ms Fox is the latest in a line of celebrities drawn by Samui’s charms. Recent visitors include Katie Price, Lewis Hamilton and Gordon Ramsay.
