http://www.sangson.com/blog Just know about Phuket Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:38:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Resting along 850 meters of unspoilt white sandy beach, embraced by lush green hills and sparkling blue ocean, Katathani Phuket Beach Resort recalls a tropical dream. Warm sands, the soft rhythm of lapping waves, and gently swaying coconut palms relax your senses—while our five swimming pools, ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/11/30/review-katathani-phuket-beach-resort/ Tropical Garden Resort is ideally situated in a peaceful corner of Kata Beach, on the western coast of Phuket Island, one of the most popular spots in Thailand. Less than a minute's walk away from the Beach and twenty minutes' drive from downtown Phuket, the Resort is ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/10/12/review-tropical-garden-resort-thailand/ Date: 28 September - 07 October 2008 Phuket's Vegetarian festival (or jia chai in local Hokkien Chinese dialect) began in 1825, when the govenor of Thalang, Praya Jerm, moved the island's principal town from Ta Reua in Thalang District to Get-Hoe in Kathu District, where were tin mines and Chinese miners. ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/09/20/phuket-vegetarian-festival-2008/ During Por Tor festival, all Chinese people believe this festival is the day that spirituals are released for visit their home and relatives. At Bang Niew and fresh market (Baan Saan) are hold Por Tor festival up so this is a descendant festival generation by generation and it’s a hilarious ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/08/05/the-legend-of-por-tor/ 15 - 30 Aug 2008 (annual) Ancient Chinese tradition states that the gates of Hades burst open to unleash restless spirits, or "Hungry Ghosts", during the seventh Chinese month (ninth in Thailand). Phuket, with its large ethnic Chinese population, celebrates with the Por Tor Festival. A hungry spirit can soon be a ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/08/05/por-tor-festival-2008/ Once a community project, now an annual event, the is becoming a widely anticipated attraction for Patong's visitors and residents. Beach activities, a colourful parade, street parties, lots of outrageous costumes and stage shows. 6-9 August 2008: Patong Beach and Paradise Complex, Patong http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/08/05/phuket-gay-festival-2008/ Twenty-three teams from ten countries, including local sides from Phuket, will compete for the Cup, Plate, Bowl and Spoon titles at the 2008 Phuket International Cricket Sixes being played next to the beach at Karon Stadium, Phuket, Thailand from 17–20 April 2008. This is the fifth staging of this popular International ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/07/24/multi-national-line-up-at-the-phuket-cricket-sixes-2008/ July 23rd to 27th 2008: Chalong Bay Four days of racing, no lay day. Five nights of parties. The regatta HQ — registration, results, prizegivings and all regatta administration — will be operated from the lower sea view terrace (Into The Beach) of Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa, adjacent to ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/06/24/six-senses-phuket-raceweek-2008/ 4th ANNUAL KALIM SURFING CONTEST 2008 Kalim Beach, Phuket, Thailand Presented by: Phuket Boardriders Club The Phuket Boardriders Club is pleased to present the 4th annual Kalim Surfing Contest, to be held at Kalim Beach on July 18 – 20, 2008. In its 4th year, this annual contest aims to promote the sport ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/06/08/kalim-surfing-contest-2008/ Date: June 15, 2008 Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10.5 Km Run, 5 Km Walk, 2 Km Kids ... http://www.sangson.com/blog/2008/05/28/2008-laguna-phuket-international-marathon/