PHUKET: The mass anti-government rally in Thailand appears to be losing steam. Tens of thousands have returned to their farms. They drew nowhere near the promised million protesters. But according to The Star Online, Thaksin’s red-shirted protesters, vilified as a thuggish mob after their street insurrection in Bangkok in 2008, may have regained some credibility as a non-violent political movement.

“The size of the protest, the show of emotion and discipline, has been impressive, and Thai people will have got the message quite strongly,” said Chris Baker, a Thailand-based author. Continue reading →

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Laguna Phuket has taken the wraps off plans to open a new standalone MICE venue at the resort destination.

Latitude, a 1,000sqm marquee-style structure will be an all-weather, fully air-conditioned facility capable of accommodating up to 1,000 theatre-style or 600 for a banquet.

The modular design of the facility will enable versatile configuration to suit varying needs of meetings and incentives groups.

Latitiude will be situated at the heart of Laguna Phuket, opposite Canal Shopping Village and within minutes of all Laguna Phuket hotels and villas. Continue reading →

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