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Phuket offers free flu jabs for tourism workers
Phuket offers free flu jabs for tourism workers
PHUKET: Thai and foreign hospitality workers are invited to receive free vaccination against the flu in Patong on Sunday (Mar 24) as part of a program to create a safe and healthy environment in tourism.
Man, woman arrested for ’ice’ in Patong
Man, woman arrested for ’ice’ in Patong
PHUKET: Two Thai nationals have been arrested in Patong for illegal possession of crystal methamphetamine (’ya ice’).
Patong Police arrest foreigner for drunk driving
Patong Police arrest foreigner for drunk driving
PHUKET: A man from Russia was arrested in Patong just after midnight today (Mar 21) for operating a scooter under the influence.
Phuket business chiefs launch ‘Privilege Card’ investor service
Phuket business chiefs launch ‘Privilege Card’ investor service
PHUKET: Some prominent members of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) have launched a new range of services through ‘Phuket Privilege Card’ to facilitate investment into the province by assisting members when interacting with government agencies in order to set up fully legal operations on the island.
Former Kazakh FBI praise over Kamala beach theft prompts call for more CCTV
Former Kazakh FBI praise over Kamala beach theft prompts call for more CCTV
PHUKET: Kamala Police and local officials are looking to expand CCTV coverage along the Kamala Beach area in the hope of preventing thefts and other incidents affecting tourists at the beach.
Governor joins Phuket Muslims to break fast for Ramadan
Governor joins Phuket Muslims to break fast for Ramadan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat took time out to break fast with members of the Muslim community at the Masjid Al Madinah Darussalam in Phuket Town last night (Mar 21).
Alcohol free Songkran Limelight party confirmed
Alcohol free Songkran Limelight party confirmed
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed plans for this year’s alcohol free Songkran celebrations at the Limelight shopping mall in Phuket Town.
Phuket off to a winning start as National Youth Games gets underway
Phuket off to a winning start as National Youth Games gets underway
NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES: The Phuket girl’s beach volleyball team got off to a winning start as the 39th edition of the National Youth Sports tournament got underway in Ratchaburi yesterday (Mar 20).
PM concerned over foreigners committing crimes in Phuket
PM concerned over foreigners committing crimes in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin is concerned about the tourism sector in Phuket due to the volume of tourists arriving that are involved in criminal behaviour.
Phuket ‘White Airport’ project returns
Phuket ‘White Airport’ project returns
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Mar 20) launched the ‘White Airport’ project for this year to boost security and safety at Phuket’s key tourism portal.
American arrested for procuring minor for sex
American arrested for procuring minor for sex
PHUKET: Among a flurry of reports of foreigners arrested in the ongoing crackdown on foreigners breaking any laws in Phuket, police have reported the arrest of a 68-year-old American man for procuring a minor for sex.
National environment committee targets Phuket wastewater woes
National environment committee targets Phuket wastewater woes
PHUKET: The House of Representatives Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment arrived in Phuket on a study tour yesterday (Mar 19), apparently to follow up on land disputes and wastewater problems in Phuket.
10 arrested in Patong brawl
10 arrested in Patong brawl
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed taking legal action against construction workers involved in a brawl with weapons at Loma Circle, at the northern end of Patong, last night (Mar 19).
Police target Phuket car, motorbike rentals operated by foreigners
Police target Phuket car, motorbike rentals operated by foreigners
PHUKET: Police have launched a campaign targetting car and motorbike rental businesses in Phuket that are operated by foreigners and suspected of using nominee shareholders.
Phuket Governor: ’Respect the law’
Phuket Governor: ’Respect the law’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has called on all foreigners to ‘respect the law’, following two New Zealand men facing a slew of charges for assaulting a Traffic Police officer in Chalong.
Lee Yewon clinches Blue Canyon title
Lee Yewon clinches Blue Canyon title
GOLF: South Korea’s Lee Yewon emerged victorious at yesterday’s (Mar 17) final day of play to win the inaugural US$650,000 (approx B22.75 million) Blue Canyon Ladies Championship in Phuket.
American arrested for illegal profiteering from sale of luxury properties in Phuket
American arrested for illegal profiteering from sale of luxury properties in Phuket
PHUKET:  The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested an American man for breach of the Foreign Business Act in redirecting profits from sales of properties by luxury villa estate developer Anchan Villas.
Samui set for major beach volleyball comp
Samui set for major beach volleyball comp
VOLLEYBALL: The Tourism Authoriy of Thailand (TAT) and Amazing Thailand have confirmed that the 6th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held in Koh Samui between Mar 29-31.
‘hom’ is where the heart is
‘hom’ is where the heart is
To merely label hom as a restaurant would be a huge understatement; it truly is so much more. Consider it as an entire journey, which begins to unfold the moment you step into the hotel lobby. From then on, every detail was meticulously attended to with refinement and elegance.
Three days of top class cycling at the Tour of Phuket
Three days of top class cycling at the Tour of Phuket
CYCLING: Over 200 elite and amateur cycling enthusiasts from more than 32 different countries converged onto Phuket last weekend (Mar 8-10) to compete in the 8th annual edition of the hugely popular Tour of Phuket long-distance bicycle race.