Category Archives: Phuket

More Shite Music Played Loud

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Tim Newman

A few years back I made this observation: The volume of the music being played by a neighbour is inversely proportional to the quality of the music. I went on to say: I am convinced that those who play music stupidly … Continue reading →

Posted in Phuket, Thailand | 3 Comments

A View of Life in Phuket

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Tim Newman

Living in a place like Phuket is similar to living in a place like Dubai.  Phuket, like Dubai, is primarily a holiday resort and holiday resorts are not normal places.  If you come here on holiday you will have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Phuket | 3 Comments

No Escape

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Tim Newman

There isn’t!  I swear, there is no escape.  It’s like the mafia, once you’re in there is no leaving. I’m talking about Russia, of course. A young Russian from St. Petersburg is renting the aparment opposite ours, where he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Phuket, Russia | 5 Comments

Buying an Apartment in Phuket

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Tim Newman

I’ve now been living in our new apartment in Patong, on the Thai island of Phuket, for two weeks and I think it is high time I showed my readers what it looks like. As usual with things like this … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Phuket | 3 Comments