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Phuket international schools 8th cheapest in Asia
Phuket international schools 8th cheapest in Asia
Phuket is cheaper than the average city in Asia for international schools, ranking eighth cheapest out of 24 cities, according to the latest research released by International Schools Database (ISD).
Australia ramps up Modern Slavery Act
Australia ramps up Modern Slavery Act
Australian companies need to be aware of pending changes to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and start preparing for more scrutiny as part of their ESG (“environmental, social and governance”) reporting.
Phuket Opinion: Let’s make a deal
Phuket Opinion: Let’s make a deal
PHUKET: There’s something fishy about the dismissal of former Kathu Mayor Chai-anan Suthikul, now removed from office over his alleged role in allowing a private operator to draw water from a lagoon at the Tin Mining Museum in Kathu.
Jet-ski, parasail operators fined B10k per vessel at Surin Beach
Jet-ski, parasail operators fined B10k per vessel at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A jet-ski operator and a parasail operator have each been fined B10,000 per vessel for operating at Surin Beach, in Cherng Talay, which officials have declared a “White Beach”, to be free from all private vendors offering such services.
Water supply in Cherng Talay to be affected by ‘step down tests’
Water supply in Cherng Talay to be affected by ‘step down tests’
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a major disruption to water supply in the Cherng Talay area on Tuesday night (Jan 31) as workers conduct ‘step down tests’ in order to test water-supply pressure in the water mains.
DSI fight for remaining prime Phuket beachfront land continues
DSI fight for remaining prime Phuket beachfront land continues
PHUKET: Pongsawat Kaiarunsut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, was in Phuket yesterday (Jan 27) to inspect the 178 rai of beachfront land reclaimed by the government at Layan and Leypang beaches in Cherng Talay.
Phuket Town festival highlights local culture, ‘City of Gastronomy’
Phuket Town festival highlights local culture, ‘City of Gastronomy’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew presided over the formal opening of the Phuket Old Town Festival yesterday evening (Jan 27), noting that the annual event highlighting Phuket’s local culture and status as a UN ‘City of Gastronomy’ helps promote the island’s ‘soft power’ in attracting tourists.
99 monks ordained as Phuket prayers continue for HRH Bajrakitiyabha
99 monks ordained as Phuket prayers continue for HRH Bajrakitiyabha
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew joined a mass ordination of 99 monks yesterday (Jan 26) held to make merit and offer blessings and best wishes for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.
Kathu Mayor sacked over illegal water probe
Kathu Mayor sacked over illegal water probe
PHUKET: Chai-anan Suthikul has been removed from office as Mayor of Kathu by order of the Phuket Governor following an investigation into allowing a private operator to pump water from a lagoon at the Tin Mine Museum in Kathu.
Wat Chalong Fair vendors arrested for gambling
Wat Chalong Fair vendors arrested for gambling
PHUKET: Police have arrested 18 people, mostly stall vendors, for gambling at Wat Chalong, gathering each night after the events for the ongoing Wat Chalong Fair shut down.
Rocking on the beach at the Rassada Music Festival
Rocking on the beach at the Rassada Music Festival
PHUKET: Fans of Rock and Roll music can look forward to rocking out with the sand beneath their feet after news yesterday (Jan 26) that the Rassada Music Festival 2023 has been confirmed.
Weekend of fun ahead at the Phuket Old Town Festival
Weekend of fun ahead at the Phuket Old Town Festival
PHUKET: This year’s Phuket Old Town Festival kicks off in Phuket Town tomorrow (Jan 27) to coincide with celebrations for the Chinese New Year.
Visit from top player gives Phuket Pickleball a boost
Visit from top player gives Phuket Pickleball a boost
PICKLEBALL: Fast becoming a popular sport in Phuket, pickleball received a major boost last week with the visit of a renowned player and his coach to help continue the development of the game on the island.
Phuket airport spotlights taxi driver drug tests
Phuket airport spotlights taxi driver drug tests
PHUKET: Taxi drivers at Phuket International Airport underwent random drug tests yesterday (Jan 25) as Phuket Airport Deputy Director Manat Sotharat presided over the opening ceremony of the ‘White Airport Project 2023’.
Kathu aims ’To Be Number One’ in road safety
Kathu aims ’To Be Number One’ in road safety
PHUKET: Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawarangkul formally launched a road-safety awareness campaign yesterday (Jan 24) under the banner of ‘To Be Number One’ in the hopes of reducing the number, and severity, of road accidents in the area.
Phuket taxi, van, tuk-tuk, bus drivers complain of unfair competition
Phuket taxi, van, tuk-tuk, bus drivers complain of unfair competition
PHUKET: An association representing drivers from 30 taxi, van, tuk-tuk and bus operators in Phuket have filed a formal complaint calling for action against operators from outside the province operating on the island ‒ and undercuttting their prices ‒ greatly affecting their income.
B28mn renovation of historic Chartered Bank manager’s house nears completion
B28mn renovation of historic Chartered Bank manager’s house nears completion
PHUKET: After nearly two years, the B28-million renovation of the historic Chartered Bank Manager’s House on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town is nearing completion.
Aussie arrivals nearly 90% pre-COVID level
Aussie arrivals nearly 90% pre-COVID level
PHUKET: The number of Australians visiting Phuket has recovered to nearly 90% of the volume attained before the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian Consul-General to Phuket Matthew Barclay has confirmed.
Dates announced for Phuket Heroines Festival
Dates announced for Phuket Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Heroines Festival light and sound show this year will be held on the traditional dates of Mar 13-15, officials have confirmed.
Thanakorn visits Phuket, hails policy success
Thanakorn visits Phuket, hails policy success
PHUKET: Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Minister to the Prime Minister Office, was in Phuket on Friday (Jan 20) to promote government projects and the money allocated to be spent on alleviating flooding across the island.