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First sea turtle nest found on Phuket beach
First sea turtle nest found on Phuket beach
PHUKET: Sirinat National Park has confirmed that the first turtle nest of the 2022-2023 season was found in Phuket today (Dec 11) following three similar discoveries in Phang Nga province.
Sterilisation alone is not the cure
Sterilisation alone is not the cure
Cooky Laksana, a veterinarian with the Rescue P.A.W.S. foundation located just south of Hua Hin, sterilises her 30th animal of the day. The same day, a local drops off an abandoned litter of puppies. “It can sometimes feel like an impossible task,” said Rescue P.A.W.S. Operations Manager Jacob Ivor Thomas.
Fire guts tour boat in Phuket causing B10mn in damage
Fire guts tour boat in Phuket causing B10mn in damage
PHUKET: Investigation is underway into the fire that badly damaged a tour boat at Khlong Tha Chin Port in Ratsada earlier this morning (Dec 11). Luckily, no injuries or deaths were been reported. The damage is estimated at B10 million.
Licence plate sold for B45mn at record-breaking auction
Licence plate sold for B45mn at record-breaking auction
BANGKOK: The widely promoted auction for lucky licence plates in Bangkok broke the historical record for the most expensive car registration numbers on the first day of the event yesterday (Dec 10). The auction continues today (Dec 11) with more licence plates with auspicious numbers for grab, but none of them so expensive.
Team Hollywood claims three-peat in IRC Zero at 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Team Hollywood claims three-peat in IRC Zero at 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Defending champion and veteran Australian sailor Ray Roberts Team Hollywood narrowly edged out rival Thailand’s TP52 Kevin & Tom Whitcraft THA 72 to win the top-flight IRC Zero class in a thrilling competition that highlighted the 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. All winners of the keelboat and multihull and international dinghy classes accepted their honours at the royal award ceremony, held at the Beyond Resort Kata, Phuket, on Dec 10.
Phuket arrivals hit new record high as Thailand celebrates 10mn visits
Phuket arrivals hit new record high as Thailand celebrates 10mn visits
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport saw a new post-pandemic record number of international arrivals yesterday (Dec 9) and expects even more today (Dec 10) while the country celebrates 10 million visits for the year.
Azur Air, Phuket airport silent on plane returned to Phuket after takeoff
Azur Air, Phuket airport silent on plane returned to Phuket after takeoff
PHUKET: Both the aircraft operator and the Phuket airport are still silent on what caused a Russia-bound Azur Air flight to return to the island after takeoff late yesterday (Dec 9). The plane spent around two and a half hours in the air flying in circles before landing back at Phuket International Airport.
Newborn jumbo recovers from ’numerous’ injuries sustained while alone jungle
Newborn jumbo recovers from ’numerous’ injuries sustained while alone jungle
KANCHANABURI: An under-two-month-old female elephant calf Nong Thanwa is slowly recovering at Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Centre in Saphan Buri after officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) rescued her from a forest in Kanchanaburi in late November.
Amendments to Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code introduce new schemes for corporate governance
Amendments to Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code introduce new schemes for corporate governance
An amendment was made to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code that introduces new provisions for M&A transactions (mergers and acquisitions) and will likewise alter certain requirements around corporate governance and formation of private companies.
Fickle winds limit Phuket King’s Cup to one race on day four
Fickle winds limit Phuket King’s Cup to one race on day four
SAILING: Day four of Phuket King’s Cup Regatta was concluded early due to weather conditions today (Dec 9) so tomorrow all eyes will be on IRC Zero class as THA 72 and Team Hollywood will have to settle it on the final day of the regatta.
Phuket officials promise to oppose corruption, reject gifts
Phuket officials promise to oppose corruption, reject gifts
PHUKET: Patong officials led by Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri have vowed to fight corruption and in particular to reject all sorts of gifts as they can also be a form of bribe. The vow was announced as Thailand marked its Anti-Corruption Day 2022 today (Dec 9).
Rescue workers put skills, equipment on show in Phuket
Rescue workers put skills, equipment on show in Phuket
PHUKET: Rescue personnel from the Phuket-based Region 18 Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) demonstrated their skills and equipment during a drill held at Phuket Rajabhat University this Wednesday (Dec 7).
Tackling Phuket’s labour shortage: More than 17,000 vacancies available
Tackling Phuket’s labour shortage: More than 17,000 vacancies available
PHUKET: More than 17,000 job vacancies in Phuket are waiting to be filled at more than 1,400 businesses on the island, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew revealed yesterday (Dec 8).
Pickleball makes its bow in Phuket
Pickleball makes its bow in Phuket
PICKLEBALL: Wednesday (Dec 6) saw the inaugural challenge games organised by the Pickleball Phuket Club of Kathu where more than 20 players, including tourists and residents of a variety of nationalities, participated in a round-robin tournament.
Constitution Day brings another long weekend
Constitution Day brings another long weekend
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday is to be observed on Monday (Dec 12), bringing another long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Phuket readies concerts, festivals for New Year
Phuket readies concerts, festivals for New Year
PHUKET: Patong will host a ‘Phuket Carnival at Patong 2022’ festival on Patong Beach from Dec 16-18 from 10am onwards each day to help drive tourism to the popular tourist area.
Education drive helping student career choices
Education drive helping student career choices
PHUKET: A meeting was held today (Dec 8) as part of the ongoing drive to enhance the development of the education system in Phuket.
Disaster mitigation forum emphasises climate change policy
Disaster mitigation forum emphasises climate change policy
PHUKET: A forum was held in Phuket yesterday (Dec 7) focused on climate change and how the government is responding to mitigate furture disasters such as floods and landslides, as witnessed across the island of late.
Good winds hold for third day of racing at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Good winds hold for third day of racing at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: The wind gods have been kind to sailors at the 34th Phuket King’s Cup as another full day of racing was completed yesterday (Dec 7) off of Naiharn Beach on the southern end of Phuket.
Fireworks, sky lanterns seized on Patong Beach
Fireworks, sky lanterns seized on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Personnel from the Kathu branch of the Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor) seized illegal fireworks and sky lanterns at four locations on Patong beach last night (Dec 7) during a sweep to crack down people selling or using the items on the beach at night.