In Phuket Town, there are a few dusty old hotels and quite a few bright and shiny tiny boutique accommodations. Much like the Tavorn Hotel adjacent to my going-to-work bus stop, I had presumed that the Phuket Town Inn just north of Old Town's main thoroughfare of Thalang Road was yet another victim of the … Continue reading Daily Phuket #93: 8 December 2021 – Signs of Life & Holiday Spirit
Phuket Old Town
Daily Phuket #23: 19 March 2021 – Phoenix of Phuket
Finally, Friday! Many Lower Primary classes were cancelled for parents' meetings but this didn't affect any of my lessons once again although the heat certainly did. My morning lessons went fairly well but I became dehydrated in the first of my late afternoon doubles, having to sit down as I became quite light-headed. The students … Continue reading Daily Phuket #23: 19 March 2021 – Phoenix of Phuket
Daily Phuket #16: 11 March 2021 – Tourist Information Center
A busy Thursday at school and it's still the morning. I managed to leave my glasses at home so there is very little paperwork I can do between my lessons. I will keep this entry short as it's very much a blur as I peer at the screen. I had to do "gate duty" as … Continue reading Daily Phuket #16: 11 March 2021 – Tourist Information Center
Daily Phuket #15: 10 March 2021 – The Oldest Herbs Shop
I have a confession. I have never been inside of Nguan Choon Tong, a shop at No. 16 Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town that holds the distinction of being the province's oldest shop for herbal Chinese medicine. Opened in 1917 by the Bumrungwong family and still operated by the grandson, Wisit, of the original … Continue reading Daily Phuket #15: 10 March 2021 – The Oldest Herbs Shop
Daily Phuket #1: 23 February 2021 – Thalang Road Entrance
Welcome to a new feature for Asian Meanderings, something I am calling "Daily Phuket" (as opposed to, say, "A Photo A Day"). I will try to post one (and only one) photo each and every day, taken on my walks around Phuket. That will usually mean the older part of Phuket Town as this is … Continue reading Daily Phuket #1: 23 February 2021 – Thalang Road Entrance
The Week That Was #2019-04
Finally, we seem to be past the huge number of holidays and other activities that served as disruptions in the school schedule, starting in early December with Thai National Day and Constitution Day, continuing through Christmas and New Year's celebrations, Mid-Term exams, and culminating with Thai Children's Day and National Teacher's Day nearly two weeks … Continue reading The Week That Was #2019-04
Friday Photos #9: Old Town Festival
My favorite local celebration is the Phuket Old Town Festival, now in it’s 16th year. Held annually immediately following Chinese New Year, it’s three days of blocked-off streets, massive crowds, all manner of performances – cultural and musical – booths selling many different souvenirs and articles of clothing, and an endless variety of delicious food. … Continue reading Friday Photos #9: Old Town Festival
Por Tor Festival in Phuket: Day One’s Procession
Today is the first day of the seventh lunar month on the Chinese calendar. It is the beginning of the annual fifteen-day period that Thai-Chinese people believe the spirits of their ancestors are released from heaven to visit their relatives. In Thailand, it is popularly known as Ngan Por Tor or the "Hungry Ghost Festival" … Continue reading Por Tor Festival in Phuket: Day One’s Procession
A Morning Stroll Through the Old Town
It’s been a while since I’ve walked through Phuket’s Old Town area during the daytime while having my camera along. It’s even rarer for me to go into “tourist mode” and shoot photos of things I see almost every day. But I was in the mood to do so this morning while on my way … Continue reading A Morning Stroll Through the Old Town
Postcrossing: TH-141628 to Russia
I just found out that one of the postcards in my first batch of Postcrossing cards has arrived safely in Russia. It only took fifteen days to travel the 6,602 kilometers (4,102 miles) to Nalchik, the capital city of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. No, I’d never heard of this place before… The card I sent Victoria … Continue reading Postcrossing: TH-141628 to Russia
Mark Joseph Jochim 