What You Need To Know Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist celebration that falls on the full moon of the third lunar month. Makha Bucha commemorates and pays respect to Lord Buddha and his teachings. The festival takes place in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, India (Bengal), Nepal, and Bangladesh. Makha Bucha day…
This week Phuket Island Radio presents a Special Edition SoundTraxx programme Taking us away from 8 pm on Sunday the playlist looks like this, A View To A Kill/Iain Mackenzie/Blow Your Horn Chamonix Chalet (French Session Mix)/Jazzy James Jr./Jazz Lounge bar, Volume 3 Lovedrive/Groove LTD/First Class Got A Lot Of Livin To Do/Herb Alpert/Come Fly…
The Phuket weather in June should see the sweltering heat from April and May give way to more clement weather. What to expect during June in Phuket How hot is it in June? During June expect the temperature to average 28 °C on most days with daily highs around 32°C throughout the month and exceeding…
This Saturday at 9:30 AM we find out why the 7,000 languages spoken on the planet today are at risk of being lost completely if they are not used. We speak to Ed Abraham from Dragonfly Science and find out how a homegrown technology that is used to count indigenous birds, is now being used…
Is April a good time to go to Phuket? The perfect time for visiting Phuket is from November to April when the weather in Phuket in April is ideal for beach activities like swimming and boat trips. Phuket is just inside the Northern Hemisphere and the summer months from May till October is monsoon season….
The American band Paramore are back with their 6th album and they are looking for their 3rd UK chart-topper. BBC Top of the Pops broadcasts live from London on a Saturday at 4 PM in Phuket on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via the Internet radio portals. The weekly Top Album and singles…
A unique look at the most watched annual sporting event in the world the Super Bowl, this year hosted in Phoenix, Arizona. BBC Sportshour broadcasts live from London on a Saturday at 5 PM in Phuket on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via the Internet radio portals. BBC Sportshour every week direct and…
February 14 is Valentine’s Day, And Here We Look At The History And Add Some Tips To Ensure You Have A Happy Valentine’s Day. If you’re like most people, you’ll probably want to do something special for your loved one. Are you out of ideas for this upcoming Valentine’s Day? DON’T WORRY! We have got…
February can be a great month to take a holiday. The Weather in Phuket in February is some of the best you can get in this tropical destination. In this post, we outline the typical Phuket Weather, with a short Q and A section that will answer some of your questions. Is February a good…
What we are expecting with the weather in Phuket in March is high humidity, fewer tourists although with Covid then there’s still plenty of room and great rates. The Weather in Phuket, Thailand, is typically delightful year-round. The Thai island has become one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations due to its tropical climate…
The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is China’s most important festival. It is a celebration that honours the start of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is a 15-day festival in China and worldwide that begins with the new moon on January 22nd. Different…
We’re taking a look back at the Tonga eruption 2022 of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, which literally sent shockwaves around the world. Did you know this program is available ON-Demand by visiting the Science in Action Page, it will be available until Thursday the 12th of January. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 8th of January in Phuket at…
NASA’s JWST, the James Webb Space Telescope has produced amazing images in its first 5 months, but amazing science as well. Did you know this program is available ON-Demand by visiting the Science in Action Page, it will be available until Thursday the 5th of January. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 1st of January in Phuket at…
Sir Cliff Richard with a career that stretches back to the 1950s and during that time he has celebrated the festive season with a number of singles and albums. BBC Top of the Pops broadcasts live from London on a Saturday at 4 PM in Phuket on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via…
One of the biggest platforms Shopee in Southeast Asia – which is as popular as Google, YouTube, and Facebook – has stopped bank transfer payments. This program is available NOW On Demand on the Digital Planet Page and is available now until Wednesday the 21st of December. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 18th of…
Due to climate change cyclones are increasing in frequency and intensity. This programme is available NOW On Demand on the Digital Planet Page and is available now until Wednesday the 14th of December. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 11th of December in Phuket on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via the Internet…
Ask 40,000 surgeons from around the world about making surgery safer and what they would pick to scientifically investigate and what they choose. This programme is available on the Health Check Page and is available NOW On-Demand until Wednesday the 30th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 27th of November in Phuket at…
Researchers have identified which neurons when electrically stimulated, can restore the ability to walk in paralysed patients. Did you know this program is available ON-Demand by visiting the Science in Action Page, it will be available until Thursday the 17th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 13th of November in Phuket at 9:00 AM on 91.5 FM and 102.5…
South Africa’s anti-retroviral programme and HIV treatment to treat HIV infection are the largest in the world with 5.5 million people in treatment. This programme is available on the Health Check Page and is available NOW On-Demand until Wednesday the 17th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 13th of November in Phuket at…
Latest News from Health Check: HIV treatment South Africa’s anti-retroviral programme and HIV treatment to treat HIV infection are the largest in the world with 5.5 million people in treatment. An HIV body scan reveals the hideouts Researchers have developed a medical imaging technique which reveals where in the body HIV lies hidden, even when…
A new report shows how the authorities in Iran can track and control protesters in Iran by phone. This programme is available NOW On Demand on the Digital Planet Page and is available now until Wednesday the 16th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 13th of November in Phuket on 91.5 FM and…
Sneezes, wheezes, runny noses and red eyes – this episode is all about allergies. You may listen to this programme NOW on Demand on the BBC Discovery Page which is available until Tuesday the 15th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 13th of November in Phuket at 8:30 AM on 91.5 FM and…
The Congo Basin is home to the world’s largest peat lands. Did you know this program is available ON-Demand by visiting the Science in Action Page, it will be available until Thursday the 10th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 6th of November in Phuket at 9:00 AM on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via the Internet radio…
This week on Health Check listen to how the team explain how long a liver can actually live. This programme is available on the Health Check Page and is available NOW On-Demand until Wednesday the 9th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 6th of November in Phuket at 8:00 AM on 91.5 FM…
Elon Musk completed a 44-billion-dollar takeover of Twitter last week. Update February 2023: So the question this week is what is happening with APIs, more commonly known as bots, on Twitter? Latest Update:- What is happening with Twitter? Does anyone know what is happening with Twitter and what can we expect? This programme is available…
Hungry for pi? Chow down on this! You may listen to this programme NOW on Demand on the BBC Discovery Page which is available until Tuesday the 6th of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 4th of November in Phuket at 8:30 AM on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via the Internet…
This week on Health Check the latest Long Covid news and updates as Health-threatening fungal infections are on the rise and the World Health Organisation identifies the pathogens which pose the greatest risk to human health. This programme is available on the Health Check Page and is available NOW On-Demand until Wednesday the 2nd of November. It…
This week on Discovery, What is that suspicious smell and why are some smells so nasty and others so pleasant? Listen to this programme NOW on Demand on the BBC Discovery Page which is available until Tuesday the 1st of November. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 30th of October in Phuket at 8:30 AM…
This week, Gamma Rays and powerful explosions have made it an unusual week for astronomers, with telescopes swivelled off course to observe GRB221009A, the brightest gamma rays burst ever recorded. This program is now available ON-Demand by visiting the Science in Action Page, it will be available until Thursday the 27th of October. It will also be broadcast on Sunday…
After decades of progress – how can we stop the disasters and covid pandemic, climate change and conflict around the world from turning back the clock when it comes to women’s and children’s health? This programme is available on the Health Check Page and is available NOW On-Demand until Wednesday the 27th of October. It will also…
How do winds start and why do they stop? asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight. You may listen to this programme NOW on Demand on the BBC Discovery Page which is available until Tuesday the 25th of October. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 23rd of October in Phuket at 8:30 AM on 91.5…
Another healthy eating system what’s new? This programme is available on the Health Check Page and is available NOW On-Demand until Wednesday the 20th of October. It will also be broadcast on Sunday the 16th of October in Phuket at 8:00 AM on 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and Online via the Internet radio portals. If you’re…
I want to be a telecoms engineer said Chi Onwurah and tells Jim Al-Khalili why she wanted to become a telecoms engineer and why engineering is a caring profession. You may listen to this programme NOW on Demand on the BBC Discovery Page which is available until Tuesday the 11th of October. It will also be broadcast…