Kathu

Royale Nam Tok Restaurant – Kathu, Phuket

March 22, 2009

So in the last post I promised you I would update you on my meal in what is the top restaurant in Kathu — the Royale Nam Tok. The name translated into English means the Royal Waterfall, very apt since it was pouring at the time which dampened the patio and swimming pool next to [...]

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Loch Palm Golf Course & fleeting Visit to Da Maurizio Restaurant, Patong, Phuket

March 19, 2009

After two days of toil on Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday has arrived for me to mark another year off the calendar with a birthday celebration at Loch Palm golf course where I am joining a four-man scramble competition organised by PEGS.  PEGS is a society run by expats, for the enjoyment of golf on the [...]

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Hey Hey We’re the Monkeys – Part 1

March 11, 2009

Only the ancient among you will remember that tune but it describes my day today.  As I said yesterday, today I am in charge of my Monkeys numbers 1 & 2, my wife being in transit to Nakon Si Thammarat.  Thankfully the Gods are smiling because I am monkey free until 2.00pm when I have [...]

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Dam the Consequences

March 7, 2009

Saturday arrived with my family obviously feeling unusually tired.  I was awoken by the dogs at the back that howl like demented creatures at 8.00 every morning courtesy of the Thai guy at the back of the house who seems to be breeding them – not with them I hasten to add – least I [...]

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Getting Rid of Dirty Water

March 6, 2009

Friday brought quite a shock to the system.  Not my system particularly but the water system in Kathu just over the hill from Patong in Phuket.  Now you should know that Phuket has a potable or drinkable water supply system and it has to be said that most of the time the water supply is [...]

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