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Phuket Opinion: Blowing bubbles
Phuket Opinion: Blowing bubbles
PHUKET: The best news of the week by far was the announcement by Royal Thai Army Deputy Commander-in-Chief Gen Natthapol Nakpanit that the test group for ‘travel bubble’ tourists to come to Phuket may begin as early as next week with a small test group arriving via Bangkok.
MotoGP‘s young warriors are here to stay.
MotoGP‘s young warriors are here to stay.
MOTOGP: Brad Binder’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) magnificent maiden MotoGP victory at the Czech GP in Brno last Sunday (Aug 9) is yet more proof of how bright MotoGP’s future is.
Daryn Hudson to lead new Four Points By Sheraton in Patong
Daryn Hudson to lead new Four Points By Sheraton in Patong
PHUKET: Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Daryn Hudson as its General Manager, ahead of the hotel’s opening in October.
Phuket youth sailors chart course for national champs
Phuket youth sailors chart course for national champs
SAILING: Phuket Yacht Club has confirmed it will proudly have at least seven Youth Sailors competing in the Thai National Dinghy Sailing Championships running from the 24th to the 27th of September.
Phuket travel bubbles to begin with test group
Phuket travel bubbles to begin with test group
PHUKET: Royal Thai Army Deputy Commander-in-Chief Gen Natthapol Nakpanit, who also serves as the chairman of the ad hoc committee to consider easing the enforcement of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, under Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), has said that travel bubbles to Phuket may begin as early as the beginning of next month with a small test group arriving via Bangkok.
Four-day holiday announced for Sept  
Four-day holiday announced for Sept  
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved for Sept 4 and Sept 7 to be declared national public holidays, state news broadcaster MCOT has announced.
Phuket wet weather forecast to continue
Phuket wet weather forecast to continue
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and heavy rain to continue across Phuket and other Andaman coast provinces through to next Tuesday (Aug 18).
Patong hotels, beach chair operators move to change Phuket’s reputation as expensive
Patong hotels, beach chair operators move to change Phuket’s reputation as expensive
PHUKET: Hotels in Patong and local beach chair operators have banded together to create deals to offer free inclusive tours and heavily discounted rates to tourists in the hope of creating a new image of Phuket as an inexpensive holiday destination.
Patong to host big bike event
Patong to host big bike event
PHUKET: Some 600 bikers from around the country are expected to roll into Patong for its  ‘Bike Night’ event, which will be held over three days, starting tomorrow (Aug 13).
Phuket honours Queen Sirikit’s Birthday
Phuket honours Queen Sirikit’s Birthday
PHUKET: The island’s top-ranking officials joined a merit-making ceremony at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town this morning to honour the 88th birthday of the Queen Mother Sirikit Kitiyakara, mother to His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun. In her honour, today (Aug 12) is also celebrated as Mother’s Day throughout the country.
UK artist Goldie steps up for Phuket elephant relief
UK artist Goldie steps up for Phuket elephant relief
Renowned UK artist Goldie has created an exclusive graffiti-inspired T-shirt to help raise funds to feed elephants at Tree Tops Elephant Reserve in Phuket during the COVID pandemic.
‘Phuket Tastival & Seafood Gastronomy’ event gets last-minute rejig
‘Phuket Tastival & Seafood Gastronomy’ event gets last-minute rejig
PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Tastival & Seafood Gastronomy’ event will be held in Chalong instead of Karon* and Cherng Talay has been added as an extra venue for the ‘rolling’ festival to be held in Phuket over six consecutive weekends, starting this Saturday (Aug 15).
Police-impersonator brother surrenders, wanted for Phuket roadside robberies
Police-impersonator brother surrenders, wanted for Phuket roadside robberies
PHUKET: The second suspect wanted for his role in robberies in Phuket in which he and his brother presented themselves to their victims as police officers has surrendered, Wichit Police have confirmed.
Krabi murder fugitives quickly re-captured
Krabi murder fugitives quickly re-captured
PHUKET: Three prisoners facing murder charges for gunning down a 23-year-old man in front of a mosque in March this year were quickly re-apprehended after escaping police custody while being transferred from Krabi Provincial Court yesterday (Aug 10).
Missing Brit found safe
Missing Brit found safe
PHUKET: British national Peter Murrray, 60, reported as missing by his family in the UK, is safe and on the island, but being detained at Phuket Provincial Prison while driving charges against him are being heard in court.
Electricity outage to hit Wichit residential area on Aug 21
Electricity outage to hit Wichit residential area on Aug 21
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Wichit on Friday Aug 21 as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Skål Phuket elects new board
Skål Phuket elects new board
PHUKET: Skål International Phuket, the local chapter of the international hospitality organisation Skål International, has elected a new board at its annual general meeting held in Phuket.
Offices to close for Queen Sirikit’s birthday holiday
Offices to close for Queen Sirikit’s birthday holiday
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a one-day holiday as the nation celebrates Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s 88th birthday on Wednesday, August 12, which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day.
Another turtle nest found at Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park
Another turtle nest found at Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park
PHUKET: Officers at the Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park have reported finding another nest of leatherback turtle eggs, the fourth such nest found in the area in recent weeks.
Phuket Opinion: The accidental racists
Phuket Opinion: The accidental racists
PHUKET: Much-welcomed news is that the organisers of the Bangkok Midnight Marathon (BMM) 2020 have apologised for their initial decision to ban all foreigners from taking part in the event and will open the race to expat runners.