91.5FM Phuket 5km Community Walk

Howard Reed/Dave Brook at 91.5FM Phuket

Howee Reed, renouuned sports writer and broadcaster was in Phuket as part of his 2011 Asian tour. Without doubt one of the World’s most knowledgeable persons on sports, especially Boxing and Darts.

Check him out on www.dartoidsworld.com

Into the Big Blue interview at 91.5FM Phuket

Khun Klaus and Khun Peter interview at 91.5FM Phuket on 3rd May 2011.

This elegant gala dinner will be held in the Ball Room of the Sheraton Grande Laguna on Saturday 7th May 2011.

Free Event Promotion with 91.5FM Phuket FM Radio.

REMEMBER the 91.5 FM radio Calendar is completely FREE to add your events in Phuket.

91.5 FM is proud to offer this service and continues to promote when there is sufficient air-time available some of the events and ideas on what to do in Phuket.

Please use the Phuket Calendar…

It is after all FREE for everyone and we know you will like that www.phuketfmradio.com

Earth Hour Phuket Launches ‘Lights Out Phuket’

Earth Hour Phuket Launches ‘Lights Out Phuket’ an initiative to help SAVE THE EARTH.

On March 26th 2011 an anticipated total of more than 1 billion people from 223 countries around the world will switch off all non-essential lights and electronic appliances between 8.30 and 9.30pm local time in support of the fifth annual Earth Hour.

What started as a project between the WWF and The Sydney Morning Herald in 2007 has become a global tradition and the 2011 hour expected to be bigger than ever before as part of an ongoing campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

As a central figure in the Phuket community, 91.5FM – Phuket Island Radio is actively supporting Earth Hour and volunteering to raise awareness of the movement so that everyone in Phuket – Thais, expats and holidaymakers – can join the fight to make a difference by switching off their lights.

More information about Earth Hour Phuket – written in both English and Thai – can be found at the website www.earthhourphuket.com and volunteers can also register their support for ‘Lights Out Phuket’ on the Earth Hour Phuket page on Facebook.

Climate change is of growing concern to everyone, something highlighted by the difficulties facing many around the world right now.

91.5FM hopes that everyone in Phuket on March 26th will join the station in switching their lights off for 60 minutes and contributing to the efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.

Earth Hour Phuket is a voluntary initiative of 91.5FM – Phuket Island Radio

Marketing Support by Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd

91.5FM delivers LIVE outside broadcast.

On Sunday, December 5 91.5FM – Phuket Island Radio pulled of another first in a year of firsts when we broadcasted the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship Triathlon live from Laguna Phuket.

A total of 746 competitors from 51 countries lined up at the start of the race at 7am ahead of the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run.

Our coverage of the race started at 9am just before the first athletes completed the bike course and went all the way through until 12.30 after the medal ceremonies for the professional men and women.

Commentary duties were overseen by Whit Raymond, MC for the Ironman 70.3, plus Danny O and DJ Doris.

As race caller, Whit was dealing with the incoming runners and riders so Danny O and Doris kept themselves busy by interviewing gathered spectators and Laguna Phuket staff and also managed to get to talk to several of the athletes who spoke after completing the race.

Among those who found the time to talk to us was men’s champion Tim O’Donnell of the USA, Switzerland’s Caroline Steffan who was crowned women’s champion, Massimo Cigana of Italy and crowd favourite Belinda Granger of Australia.

91.5FM 6K FUN RUN

Can you beat the Doris !!!!!!!!!!!!! ^_^

Garry Holden, at 91.5FM

We had a special guest in the 91.5 studio today as Garry Holden, 2010 Biggest Loser Asia contender paid us a visit to talk about his bid to do both the Laguna Phuket Triathlon and the 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship also at Laguna.

Last time we saw Garry here at 91.5FM he was crossing the finishing line at the end of the Laguna half marathon in June which he did with his wife Jackie and was looking for a new challenge.

There are few bigger challenges on the island than the Laguna Phuket Triathlon – described by many as the ironman of regular triathlons – but Garry decided that alone wasn’t enough and when he found out that Laguna were hosting the inaugural 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship race he wanted to be part of that too, despite both events being only a week apart.

For the half an hour he was in the studio, we spoke about our preparations for the big race and plans for the future.

We also spoke about the relay at the Laguna Phuket Triathlon which still has places available. If you’re a good runner, swimmer or cyclist but found the idea of the full triathlon a bit daunting, why not find two friends and sign up.

Information is available at www.lagunaphukettriathlon.comand registration details are there too. You can also sign up for the 91.5FM 6km Fun Run happening on the same day giving you two chances to be part of what’s sure to be a great day down at Laguna on November 28.

Phuket International Boat Show

Phuket International Boat Show spurs marine growth in Asia

Asia’s wealthy fuel marine industry boom. Phuket is the marine hub of Asia.

Asia’s biggest Boat Show: The Phuket International Boat Show will take place
6-9 January 2011 at Royal Phuket Marina.

29 October 2010, PHUKET – As Asia leads the world out of the global financial crisis, Phuket cements its Asian marine hub status with the hosting of the region’s largest in-water boat display at the 2011 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX). Now in its eighth year, PIMEX will take place 6-9 January 2011 at the prestigious Royal Phuket Marina and is the place to be in Asia for boating business.

The ranks of Asia’s elite continue to grow and boating is becoming the leisure pursuit of choice: Asians make up 23% of the Forbes Billionaire’s list, up 16% from last year, with 234 of the total 1,011.

Almost all international boat brands and leisure marine products are represented in Asia and as the rate of growth of the Asian marine leisure industry outpaces that in the traditional markets of Europe and the United States, boat builders are positioned to tap the leisure needs of the growing elite and middle classes.

Within Asia, Phuket has positioned itself as the boating hub and PIMEX is the platform that brings together everyone with an interest in the marine lifestyle. Being the “hottest” boating market in the region and with cruising grounds to rival no other, combined with a growing expat population and second home property market, Phuket has become the playground for the region’s wealthy and PIMEX is at the centre.

“PIMEX is the place to come for all things marine. Being based in Phuket, Asia’s marine hub, PIMEX is well positioned to benefit from Asia’s wealthy and rapidly growing middle classes,” said Andy Dowden, Show Director, Informa Yacht Group.

All eyes are on Asia and its growing importance in the leisure marine world, evident in more top international yachting and boating events being hosted in Asia and a plethora of amateur regattas in the region. The recent Asia Superyacht Conference in Singapore welcomed more than 220 participants from 35 countries around the world and highlighted the enormous opportunities in Asia, promoting Asia’s potential leading role in marine industry growth over the next ten years.

In Phuket alone there are three international sailing regattas, the top international boat brands are all represented, and there is a strong local boat building industry. Add to that a developed charter market and a growing number of superyachts that come through each season, and Phuket is the epicentre of nautical tourism in Asia.

“PIMEX attracts qualified visitors and has a track record of strong sales from the show. We have a great line up of exhibitors in the water and in the exhibition hall, including all the top boat brands, marine products and luxury car companies. PIMEX 2011 is set to be the biggest and best yet,” added Dowden.

Boat brokers and dealerships will represent the best-known brands from around the world at the 2011 Phuket International Boat Show, including: Azimut, Bavaria Yachts, Beneteau, Benetti, Boston Whaler, Chris Craft, Crownline, Corsair Marine, Cranchi, De Birs, Fairline, Ferretti Yachts, Fontaine Pajot, Formula, Hanse, Horizon, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Majesty Yachts, Mustang, Nautor’s Swan, Northrop & Johnson, Oryx, Pershing, Princess, Riviera, Sea Ray, Silvercraft, Sunseeker, Windy Boats and more. Locally built boats from Cata Thai, Composite Catamarans, Sunnav and Seat Boat will also be on display.

The 2010 Phuket International Boat Show hosted more than 85 companies and featured 35 yachts in the water, making it the biggest boat show in the region. PIMEX is THE place to do boating business and the 2011 show expects to welcome 6,000 visitors over four days, including over 2,000 trade visitors. The Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) is now in its eighth year and is organised by Informa Yacht Group.

For more information, www.phuketboatshow.com.

Notes to the editor

About the Informa Yacht Group

The Informa Yacht Group (IYG) is the business division that encompasses all of the yachting and boating events owned by Informa Plc. Made up of many constituent businesses which include some of the longest-standing brands in world publishing, Informa is one of the world’s leading providers of information and knowledge via a wide range of media. Informa is also the largest publicly-owned organiser of exhibitions and conferences, with some 10,000 events annually in 46 countries world-wide.

IYG’s mission is to become the world’s leading organiser of yachting events and to provide our customers with ever more high-quality data and information, and with constantly evolving face-to-face marketing opportunities. IYG provides the yachting industry’s manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors with a truly international marketing platform through a global portfolio of Superyacht and other marine-industry events: The Monaco Yacht Show; The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show; The

Superyacht Cup, Palma & Antigua; The Superyacht Cup Special Edition, London 2012; The Phuket International Boat Show; The World Yacht Racing Forum; The Yacht Racing Design & Technology Symposium; International Superyacht Coatings Conference; and Asia Superyacht Conference.

www.informayachtgroup.com.

About Phuket International Boat Show

The inaugural PIMEX took place in December 2003. PIMEX 2011 is the marine and lifestyle exhibition held annually at the Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition and Conference centre with 2,500sqm of air conditioned display space adjacent to the marina basin and a new in water plan to meet demand and accommodate over 40 yachts. Now in it’s eighth year, the show is the largest in-water Boat Show in the region and the most effective showcase for boating and marine leisure.

The Phuket International Boat Show is organised by Informa Yacht Group and is supported by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, with support and enthusiasm from the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Official Supplier is HeliCam and Entertainment Sponsor is IndoChine. Headline Media Partners include Asia Pacific Boating, China Boating and LP Luxury Properties. Industry Media Partners include aBoat, Helm Superyacht Asia Pacific, Ultimate, SEA Yachting and YACHTstyle. Media Partners include 91.5FM, baccarat, Director, Prestige, International Herald Tribune, Inbound, Phuket Gazette, Tropical Living, Property Report South East Asia, IBI News and Business Report Thailand.

www.phuketboatshow.com.

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91.5FM 6K Fun Run

	The Phuket 6km Fun Run 91.5FM 6K Fun Run Takes to Airwaves in Bid for Record Entries…91.5FM – Phuket Island Radio is setting the pace and burning up the airwaves with title sponsorship of the 6k Fun Run at this year’s Laguna Phuket Triathlon.The radio station is promoting the 91.5FM 6K Fun Run on-air in a bid to draw a record field of more than 250 fun runners to the triathlon spectacle on Sunday 28 November, alongside an array of international triathletes and relay teams.  The title sponsorship follows 91.5FM’s involvement in helping attract a record number of entries and charity donations to the 5K Family Walk in this year’s Laguna Phuket International Marathon.“We’re delighted 91.5FM has joined with us again to provide a valuable Phuket community element for our local residents and visitors,” said Laguna Triathlon director Debbie DionysiusThe 91.5FM 6K Fun Run – for recreational runners able to complete the 6k course in 50 minutes or less – is held alongside the serious business of the triathlon, where super-fit competitors face a 1.8k swim, 55k bike ride and 12k run. Fun runners will compete for enjoyment and also for prizes to be presented by 91.5FM DJs at the end of the race. They’ll be able to run alongside 91.5FM DJ “The Doris” from “The Doris in the Afternoon Show,” while the 91.5FM presence also includes Breakfast Show DJ Danny O taking on the triathlon. Both DJs are encouraging 91.5FM 6k Fun Run entries over the airwaves in the lead-up to the big day, as well as giving listeners regular updates on their training and race preparations. On the day itself, 91.5FM will broadcast live from the Laguna Phuket Triathlon to keep everyone listening throughout Phuket and the world fully informed with event coverage and updates. 91.5FM 6K Fun Runners have to be over 12 years of age and can register before the cut-off date on 15 November at: www.goadventureasia.com The Laguna Phuket Triathlon is Asia’s premier destination triathlon, staged amid spectacular tropical scenery around Laguna Phuket. Over the past 16 years the popular race has attracted thousands of athletes as well as triathlon legends including Mark Allen, Greg Welch, Craig Alexander, Paula Newby-Fraser, Michelie Jones and Chrissie Wellington. 91.5FM – Phuket FM Radio is Phuket’s No. 1 English speaking radio station broadcasting throughout Phuket on 91.5 megahertz and around the world on the internet via www.phuketfmradio.com Sunday afternoon 13:00 – 16:00  91.5FM – Phuket Island Radio Broadcasting 24 hours a day to everyone in Phuket and the world The BBC News LIVE from the studios in London Every hour on the hour. The World Today LIVE from the BBC in London Every morning 06:00 – 07:00 Sports World from the BBC Saturday nights 21:00 – 00:00 Breakfast with The Watermark Group Monday to Friday 08:00 – 12:00 Breakfast Sport with Danny O Saturday mornings 09:00 – 12:00 The Doris in the Afternoon Show Monday to Friday 12:00 – 16:00 Sunset Sounds Monday to Friday 16:00 – 19:00 The Old Record Club Monday evening 19:00 – 22:00 Club Classics Wednesday evening 19:00 – 22:00 Kidology Thursday evening 19:00 – 22:00 Disctraction Sunday morning 10:00 – 12:00 Top of the Pops from the BBC Sunday afternoon 16:00 – 17:00 Sunday Sundae Sunday evening 17:00 – 21:00 91.5FM Nighttime Session Every night 00:00 – 06:00 Please send you requests to Requests: 08 9000 40 40For all other Enwuirrries: Enquiries: 08 9000 46 64 Phuket FM Radio Co., Ltd. 39 Hasip Pee Road Patong, Kathu, Phuket, 83150 Thailand. WWW.PHUKETFMRADIO.COM Copyright © 2010 91.5FM – Phuket FM Radio Co., Ltd. :: All Rights reserved.