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PAFC left licking their wounds after heavy defeat
PAFC left licking their wounds after heavy defeat
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) approached yesterday’s (Oct 6) match at Phatthalung with confidence and optimism but ultimately left with more questions raised than answers following a sobering 4-1 defeat and news that coach Coach “Go” Charupong Sangphong had resigned due to differences with the ownership.
Step by Step: Phuket's restaurant reckoning, a recipe for disaster?
Step by Step: Phuket's restaurant reckoning, a recipe for disaster?
OPINION: The ‘for sale’ sign hanging outside the once-heralded ‘Fire & Smoke’ restaurant in Cherng Talay is a stark reminder of the harsh realities facing Phuket’s food scene. This isn’t an isolated incident. Across the island, restaurants are struggling, and many are shuttering their doors for good. With over 600,000 closures across Thailand in the past three years, the industry is undeniably in crisis, and Phuket, despite its tourist appeal, is no exception.
PAFC head south in search of more points
PAFC head south in search of more points
FOOTBALL: Fresh after securing their first point of the season last weekend, Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) head south to Phatthalung FC tomorrow (Oct 6) looking to sustain their good form.
Hard-fought draw a step in the right direction for Phuket Andaman FC
Hard-fought draw a step in the right direction for Phuket Andaman FC
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC will be pleased with a hard-earned point against a resilient Nara United side after yesterday’s (Sept 29) 1-1 draw at home with Nara United FC, giving their supporters plenty to be optimistic about.
Step by Step: Phuket property, is the boom turning to bust?
Step by Step: Phuket property, is the boom turning to bust?
OPINION: There's a growing fear that the Phuket property market is teetering on the edge of a slump, with the very real possibility of a crash looming large. While the rest of Thailand is already grappling with a downturn, Phuket has managed to remain somewhat insulated, but cracks are starting to show.
Torking the talk with Phuket Andaman FC’s hitman
Torking the talk with Phuket Andaman FC’s hitman
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC’s Osama Mohamed ‘Torky’ Abdelrahaman radiates an undeniable joy about being in Phuket as the charming, softly-spoken Egyptian effortlessly discusses settling in with his new teammates.
Lobster Men hoping for third time lucky
Lobster Men hoping for third time lucky
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) host Nara United FC on Sunday (Sept 29) hoping to get their Thai League 3 season up and running.
Exorcists prevail as Phuket face their own demons
Exorcists prevail as Phuket face their own demons
FOOTBALL: Every project needs a beginning; some are easy, and some take time. Invariably, projects in Thailand fall into the latter category.
Step by Step: Thailand’s new tax law a double-edged sword for expats
Step by Step: Thailand’s new tax law a double-edged sword for expats
OPINION: There is a tremor of worry growing amongst expats in Thailand, with the growing fear of the new tax laws coming into practise. Thailand has long been a haven for expatriates seeking a tropical paradise with a low cost of living, laid back culture and welcoming atmosphere. However, a new tax law currently under consideration by the Thai Revenue Department is causing significant concern among the expat community.
Lobster Men head to Satun for tough clash
Lobster Men head to Satun for tough clash
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) will be looking to put the disapointment of their opening game defeat last weekend behind them as they travel to PT Satun in game two of the Thai League 3 season today (Sept 21).
Visit of the ‘Jigsaws’ puzzles Phuket Andaman
Visit of the ‘Jigsaws’ puzzles Phuket Andaman
FOOTBALL: Some pills are hard to swallow, and the fact that their home pitch is unfit to play on is one Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) will have to come to terms with as soon as possible.
Step by Step: The electric vehicle surge and Thailand's plastic curse
Step by Step: The electric vehicle surge and Thailand's plastic curse
OPINION: The streets of Phuket, and indeed across Thailand, are undergoing a quiet transformation. The subtle hum of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids is becoming increasingly familiar, marking a change welcomed by many. However, this shift isn't fueled by a sudden wave of environmental consciousness among Thais and expats. Instead, it's a matter of market dynamics: these vehicles are now affordably priced, offer attractive credit and undeniably fashionable.
Lobster Men march into the new season
Lobster Men march into the new season
FOOTBALL: A new era dawns in Phuket as Andaman FC embarks on a fresh season, brimming with optimism and newfound ambitions under the stewardship of their new ownership The Higher Sports Academy.
Russell Horsley’s goal to redefine football in Phuket
Russell Horsley’s goal to redefine football in Phuket
FOOTBALL: Russell Horsley shatters the mould of the typical Thai football club director. He is not a former politician seeking personal gain, nor an entrepreneur looking to curry favour in the local market. In the two weeks since his takeover of Phuket Andaman FC, Russell hasn’t missed a single training session.
Step by Step: The Fehr verdict, a wake-up call for Thailand's justice system
Step by Step: The Fehr verdict, a wake-up call for Thailand's justice system
OPINION: The recent acquittal of Swiss national Urs Fehr has sent ripples across Thailand, reigniting a critical debate about the delicate balance between justice, public opinion and the rule of law.
Step by Step: A call for construction compliance
Step by Step: A call for construction compliance
OPINION: Phuket's real estate boom has cast a harsh light on a troubling reality: a construction industry plagued by a disregard for worker welfare and safety. The recent landslide in Karon, which tragically claimed lives in a buried workers' camp, underscores the devastating consequences of this negligence. It's time for a change, and we can find a model for this transformation in an industry that has long prioritised compliance and ethical practices: the textile industry.
Step by Step: Phuket's property agents out of control
Step by Step: Phuket's property agents out of control
OPINION: In the hallowed halls of Western real estate lore, agents have long borne the ignominious reputation of “snake oil salesmen”, slick charlatans peddling dreams and sweet-talking their way to a commission.
Step by Step: Phuket's concrete jungle, the price of ‘progress’
Step by Step: Phuket's concrete jungle, the price of ‘progress’
OPINION: The current monsoon season has once again brought Phuket to its knees, not just with its torrential rains but also with the devastating floods that followed. While flooding is an annual occurrence on the island, this year's damage seems to have hit harder and wider than before. Homes that had never seen a drop of water in decades were submerged, businesses were shuttered, and lives were disrupted. The question on everyone's lips is, ‘Why?’
Step by Step: Phuket, an island divided? The Heroines Monument roadworks and their impact
Step by Step: Phuket, an island divided? The Heroines Monument roadworks and their impact
OPINION: Phuket, our captivating island nestled in the Andaman Sea, boasts many assets and attractions including a thriving tourism industry. However, the ongoing traffic issues threaten to divide the island, driving many to despair and even talk of moving elsewhere. The roadworks at the Heroines Monument, a key intersection in the heart of Phuket, have brought traffic to a standstill, turning a once-sometime-convenient commute into a gruelling ordeal.
Step by Step: How regulatory changes are poised to reshape Phuket’s tourism industry landscape
Step by Step: How regulatory changes are poised to reshape Phuket’s tourism industry landscape
OPINION: Thailand’s recent decision to ease regulations on coastal hotels, particularly in tourist hotspots like Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga, marks a pivotal moment for the country’s tourism sector. By bringing thousands of previously “illegal” hotel rooms into the legal framework, the government is not only providing relief to small hotel owners but also fostering a more dynamic and competitive tourism market that could significantly benefit Phuket’s economy.