When I think of Phuket, I think about the beach — nearby Koh Phi Phi with swimsuit and G-string clad partying 20-somethings trying to experience every excitement that life has to offer. That was until I was fortunate enough to attend the sold-out gala and premiere performance of the new Asian Sinfonietta Symphony.
This training orchestra, comprised of young artists from all over Asia, was the brainchild of world-famous Thai composer and science fiction author Somtow Sucharitkul. Somtow has been bringing concerts from Bangkok for some time, but now he has again exceeded expectations and launched this exciting…
