Blogging the 2004 tsunami in Phuket
A sad anniversary is approaching. December 26 marks 10 years since the massive tsunami hit 14 countries across Asia and Africa, killing 230,000 people, displacing millions and leaving many coastal…
Backyard travels – the colours of Phuket
Much of my work involves exploring Phuket island and the Andaman coast region, but often I need look no further than my own backyard to see some weird and wild…
Computer crimes in Thailand – the case of Phuketwan.com
PHUKET: Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian of the news website Phuketwan.com have been tireless in their investigations of the treatment of Rohingya migrants, who -- it is well documented --…
Crazy Cool Phuket Villas – a brief tour
Phuket hasn't been a backpacker destination in a long while. As the country’s largest and most developed island, Phuket’s considered a little too big and too well known these days…
Sweet cheeks: discovering the Thai sniff kiss
Below is an article I wrote for my old blog a few years ago. Since my kids are older now I don't see as many 'sniff kisses' planted on them,…
Do You Love Your Family? A Message From a Mother in Mourning
by Kim BonowA message to all the kids of Phuket Island. DO YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY? Do you love your friends? Is this Island a fun party place to be?…