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Ravi Chandran on social impact
Ravi Chandran on social impact
Having retired following 25 years with Banyan Tree Holdings, Ravi Chandran has never been busier. It is not exactly what was planned by the affable former chief executive of Laguna Phuket. But the explosion of growth post-COVID in the hospitality and real estate sectors combined with a savvy business reputation has had his phone ringing off the hook. So, what is he up to these days?
Phuket footballing trio sign for Buriram United
Phuket footballing trio sign for Buriram United
FOOTBALL: In a significant development for Phuket’s football scene, three former British International School, Phuket (BISP) students have recently signed contracts with renowned club Buriram United, who ply their trade in Thai League 1.
Investment in Phuket real estate market hits B100bn record
Investment in Phuket real estate market hits B100bn record
PHUKET: Russian nationals led the way as over B100 billion was invested in Phuket real estate development last year, according to a study by a leading international investment management company.
Phuket’s 47th President’s Golf Cup underway
Phuket’s 47th President’s Golf Cup underway
GOLF: The 47th edition of the President’s Cup golf challenge got underway earlier today (Jan 27) at the Phuket Country Club in Kathu.
Phuket honours Red Cross anniversary
Phuket honours Red Cross anniversary
PHUKET: An official ceremony was held today (Jan 27) to mark the 63-year anniversary of the founding of the Phuket Chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society.
Magic mushroom arrests continue in Phuket
Magic mushroom arrests continue in Phuket
PHUKET: Police officers in Phuket are continuing their efforts to combat illegal drugs, particularly magic mushrooms, which are widely available at local ganja shops as revealed by Patong Police raids last year.
German man arrested for Phuket hotel theft
German man arrested for Phuket hotel theft
PHUKET: Patong Police officers led by Lt Col Suchart Chumphusaeng have successfully apprehended the German man, Mohamed Yassine Zariouh, caught on CCTV stealing envelopes containing B86,000 from a hotel front desk counter on Thursday (Jan 25).
Immigration system malfunction causes passenger backlog
Immigration system malfunction causes passenger backlog
PHUKET: A disruption in the immigration biometrics system is what caused widespread delays at immigration checkpoints early Wednesday morning (Jan 24).
Phuket Governor wants AI traffic control
Phuket Governor wants AI traffic control
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has announced that the provincial government is aiming to have AI traffic control systems rolled out to help alleviate the ongoing traffic congestion in key areas on the island.
Charity run to raise funds for cancer treatment facility
Charity run to raise funds for cancer treatment facility
RUNNING: A charity run has been confirmed whereby proceeds will go towards helping fund the construction of a cancer therapy facility at Vachira Hospital, it has been confirmed.
PPAO launches ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ to improve local medical services
PPAO launches ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ to improve local medical services
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), yesterday (Jan 25) unveiled a new initiative under its ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ project that aims to improve local healthcare services.
Officials launch ‘Transparent Phuket’ anti-corruption campaign
Officials launch ‘Transparent Phuket’ anti-corruption campaign
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) launched an anti-corruption campaign yesterday (Jan 25) entitled ‘Transparent Phuket’.
Illegal vendors on ‘Monkey Hill’ to be cleared
Illegal vendors on ‘Monkey Hill’ to be cleared
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong led a high-profile meeting yesterday (Jan 24) to address the growing illegal encroachment on Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town, and to tackle the rising number of incidents of macaques attacking tourists and local residents 
Phuket officials target island greenhouse emissions
Phuket officials target island greenhouse emissions
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a comprehensive Low Emission Support Scheme (LESS) training workshop yesterday (Jan 24) with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the island by at least 440,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, claimed to be equivalent to 9.6% of the island’s greenhouse emissions, by the year 2030.
Urban gardens promoted to enhance food security
Urban gardens promoted to enhance food security
PHUKET: In a bid to fortify food security and bolster community resilience in times of crisis, the Phuket Provincial Agriculture Office is urging residents to embrace urban agriculture initiatives.
Phuket governor welcomes the French Ambassador
Phuket governor welcomes the French Ambassador
PHUKET: French Ambassador to Thailand Jean-Claude Poimboeuf has suggested for Phuket to apply to join the third UN Ocean Conference to be held in Nice in 2025.
Drug raid nets five with meth
Drug raid nets five with meth
PHUKET: A raid on a worker’s accommodation unit in Ratsada yesterday (Jan 33) netted five men on drug possession charges.
Phuket commerce head voices support for Muay Thai visas, but urges caution
Phuket commerce head voices support for Muay Thai visas, but urges caution
PHUKET: Kongsak Koophongsakorn, President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, has voiced his support for the government’s move to extend Muay Thai visas to 90 days, but has urged caution over how the longer visas may be exploited.
Patong DJ arrested, wanted for attempted murder sentence in Brussels
Patong DJ arrested, wanted for attempted murder sentence in Brussels
PHUKET: A 36-year-old man sentenced to prison for 10 years in Belgium for attempted murder has been arrested in Patong, where he worked as a DJ at a nightlife venue.
Phuket City Municipality seeks ‘special administration’ status
Phuket City Municipality seeks ‘special administration’ status
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has presented to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a formal request for ‘Nakhon Phuket’ (‘Phuket City Municipality’) to be granted special administration status so that it can better provide for its residents and adequately further develop the town.