Feb
4

Valentine’s Day.

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Saint Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day

Valentine's day

Is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine.

It’s traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards.  The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

It was first established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI.

Modern Valentine’s Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

Jan
11

91.5 FM Phuket have launched the Android App.

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91.5 FM BBC News

91.5 FM is Phuket’s no.1 radio station with BBC News, Events, Dj’s & great Music.

The 91.5 FM – Phuket Island Radio player is the only Android App that broadcasts everything that is going on in and around Phuket, Thailand. With great dj’s and fantastic music the 91.5  FM radio player is perfect for you to listen to whilst you are sitting on a Phuket beach, taking a tour, or just relaxing in your hotel. 91.5 F M – Phuket FM Radio broadcasts live, in English, everyday with fun packed shows, live international news from the BBC, Phuket Weather and all the latest highlights from the paradise island of Phuket.

Where ever you go bring 91.5 FM with you!!

 

Oct
14

Jaray Hits the Heights Among World Triathlon Elite in Hawaii

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First-ever Thai to complete back-to-back Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships

Jaray Jearanai at 91.5 FM Phuket

Thai triathlete Jaray Jearanai of Phuket is on top of the world after completing the legendary Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, among an elite global field of triathlon competitors, in a time of just over 11 hours.

His achievement yesterday (Sunday, 9 October) is all the more remarkable as this was the first-ever full Ironman challenge for Jaray, a marketing executive at Laguna Holiday Club in Laguna Phuket – venue of the annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon and Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship – and just weeks after he successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas.

Jaray now holds the unique distinction of being the first-ever Thai to compete in both back-to-back Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships in the same year.

The annual Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, comprising a 3.8km swim, 180.2km bike ride and 42.1km marathon, is considered the ultimate triathlon challenge and most difficult one-day endurance event in the world, with its 1,800 entry slots are highly coveted by triathletes worldwide.

Jaray, sponsored by his employer Laguna Phuket and Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club where he trains, to compete in Hawaii and Las Vegas, crossed the Kona finishing line in a time of 11:04:35 after a swim of 1:04:35; bike time of 5:48:27; and run of 3:51:22.

An ecstatic Jaray (31), said: “It was the toughest experience of my life and I’m so happy to have completed it.

“It’s always been my dream to take part in a full Ironman – I just didn’t expect my first one to be the World Championship in Kona alongside some of my biggest heroes.

“This race and the Las Vegas Ironman 70.3 have been incredible experiences and I’m so grateful to Laguna Phuket for helping to make my dreams come true.”

The Kona World Championship was won by Australia’s Craig Alexander in a new course record of 8:03:56 and Chrissie Wellington of Great Britain took the women’s title in 08:55:08.

Alexander, who also won the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas to make it a 2011 World Championship double, has been invited to compete at the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship at Laguna Phuket on 4 December.

Oct
14

91.5 FM Phuket FM radio is proud to be a media partner for 2011 PKCR

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Phuket King's Cup Regatta
Phuket FM radio, a popular broadcaster has been appointed as an official media partner of the 2011 Phuket Kings Cup Regatta.

Phuket Island FM Radio station is popular among Phuket Expats, Tourists, Thais and lovers of music in general. Phuket 91.5 FM radio has everything “all sorts of music, for all sorts of people, from all sorts of places” including International News from the BBC in London. 91.5 FM are involved in many local events including sponsoring some of the major sporting competitions  which take place in Phuket, Thailand, and now have been appointed as official media partner of a world renowned Phuket-based event, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.  Along with broadcasts on 91.5 FM, free internet radio makes it easy for people across the globe to enjoy Phuket news including live updates during the Regatta.

Byron Jones for Phuket FM Radio Co Ltd comments, “We regularly sponsor various sporting events, and are very excited and proud to be invited to be a media partner of the 25th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. It is the most popular and the biggest Regatta in Asia, and  celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand.”

“During the event, listeners can tune to 91.5 FM Phuket radio on air, and online at www.phuketfmradio.com, and listen to the live results of the Regatta and updates of the events within the event. We hope to be able to bring another dimension to the Regatta interacting with skippers and officials creating LIVE news feeds.”

Duncan Worthington, Media and Communications Director of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, said, “We are excited to be working with 91.5FM and are look forward to reaching a new audience through 91.5FM’s domestic radio and global online reach. Our Media Partnerships ensure the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta remains well known in key markets and 91.5FM will help further broaden the appeal of the Regatta in this its 25th year.”

Notes for editors.

91.5 FM radio has become immensely popular among Expats Tourists and Thai nationals in Phuket, Thailand. 91.5 FM has experience exponential growth since formation at the end of 2007 and now caters for Phuket Residents and visitors (over 3,500 Hotel guest room receive 91.5 FM) along with many global online listeners from over 50 countries around the world. All this complimented with hourly BBC International News, Sports updates and an evening show format designed for the younger western listener. Whilst commercial 91.5 FM has a community obligation and is involved in many fund raising and charity focused events taking place throughout Phuket.

all sorts of music, for all sorts of people, from all sorts of places” http://www.phuketfmradio.com

Oct
7

91.5FM Breakfast Show with Ryk Orion

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91.5FM Breakfast Show with Ryk Orion

A child of the G-twins, this dawg is gregarious, spontaneous, egomaniacal and draws strength and wisdom from his hair. This little boy of extremes is bestowed with Solomon’s thirst for knowledge, Job’s tenacity, Loki’s mischievous ways, the heart of a “siokoy,” and Michael Jordan’s killer instincts – this dawg will drive you nuts with his spunk.

Ryk Orion has splashed in the fountain of youth(denial) and will stay 19 and a couple of summers till the day he lays out

He has surfed the cosmic waves of radio for more than 15 years, doubling as a communications trainer, eventologist, branding and imaging specialist, and as a – retard –

One word best describes this neanderthal-alpha-creature who you either love or hate – topDawg

Show Breakfast with 91.5FM
Dj Ryk Orion
Sponsor Please call!
Features A Little bit of everything!
Music Style An awesome selection of Rock n Pop to get you out of bed in the morning!
When Monday – Friday
Start Time 08.00
Finish Time 12.00
Sep
29

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2011

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival : 27 September – 05 October 2011

Phuket Vegetarian

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar.

Local residents of Chinese ancestry strictly observe a 9 days vegetarian or vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

It is believed that the vegetarian festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow good fortune upon those who religiously observe this rite.

Sacred rituals are performed at various Chinese shrines and temples and aesthetic displays such as walking barefooted over hot coals and ascending ladders with bladed rungs are performed by entranced devotees known as “Ma Song”.

 

Schedule for street processions of Chinese Shrines
Sun September 29, 2011  Sapam Shrine
Mon September 30, 2011  Samkong Shrine
Tue October 01, 2011  Ban Tha Rve Shrine
Wed October 02, 2011  Bang Neow Shrine
Cherng Thalay Shrine
Thu October 03, 2011  Jui Tui Shrine
Fri October 04, 2011  Kathu Shrine
Yokkekeng Shrine
Sat October 05, 2011  Sui Boon Tong Shrine

 

 

Sep
14

Chivas Regal Whisky Dinner at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket

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EEST restaurant

The Chivas Regal Whisky dinner is priced at THB 2900++ per person and includes Chivas cocktails, 4 course set menu paired with Chivas Regal 12, 18 and 25 years old and live entertainment.

To book this exclusive whisky pairing dinner guests call 076 335 600 or email: kanokwan.thamakarn@westin.com