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Aussies, Phuket lifeguards mark cooperation on water safety
Aussies, Phuket lifeguards mark cooperation on water safety
PHUKET: The Australian Consulate-General in Phuket last Friday (Feb 14) hosted an event to celebrate cooperation on beach safety, and the handing over of a children’s book relating a story highlighting water safety that has been translated into Thai and will be handed out to local Thai schools.
Royal’s Cup 2020 to be hosted in Kanchanaburi
Royal’s Cup 2020 to be hosted in Kanchanaburi
GOLF: The Asian Tour will make its maiden visit to Kanchanaburi for the inaugural Royal’s Cup 2020 to be staged at the Grand Prix Golf Club from March 12-15.
Phuket airport adds virus checks on arrivals from Cambodia after Westerdam passengers allowed entry to Thailand
Phuket airport adds virus checks on arrivals from Cambodia after Westerdam passengers allowed entry to Thailand
PHUKET: Arrivals from Cambodia landing at Phuket International Airport have been added to the watchlist to be screened as potential threats carrying the Wuhan coronavirus, officially designated COVID-19.
Phuket health chief explains vague virus updates
Phuket health chief explains vague virus updates
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) Chief has defended the lack of information made available at the mandatory daily coronavirus situation updates, saying Phuket officials are under orders from Bangkok to restrict the information being made available to the public.
Maybank Championship postponed due to coronavirus
Maybank Championship postponed due to coronavirus
GOLF: The Maybank Championship, due to take place at Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from April 16-19 has been postponed due to the outbreak of Corona-virus (Covid-19).
General Motors to withdraw Chevrolet from sale in Thailand by end of 2020
General Motors to withdraw Chevrolet from sale in Thailand by end of 2020
PHUKET: General Motors (GM) has announced that it will cease the sale of Chevrolet vehicles in Thailand by the end of this year.
Malaysian Open to proceed despite coronavirus fears
Malaysian Open to proceed despite coronavirus fears
GOLF: The Malaysian Open, a flagship event of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) which is making its return to the Asian Tour schedule after a four-year absence, will continue to proceed as scheduled.
Phuket virus death fake news poster acknowledges Computer Crimes Act charge
Phuket virus death fake news poster acknowledges Computer Crimes Act charge
PHUKET: The woman who posted a photo of a foreigner being removed from Phuket International Airport by ambulance staff and claiming that the person had died of the Wuhan coronavirus has presented herself to police to acknowledge the charge against her under the Computer Crimes Act.
Tom Drange, pioneer chef of The Racha, returns as director of food and beverage
Tom Drange, pioneer chef of The Racha, returns as director of food and beverage
The Racha, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World, warmly welcomes Tom Drange back onboard its Executive Team.
Scheduled power outage to hit Kathu
Scheduled power outage to hit Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu on Tuesday (Feb 18) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Opinion: They kill children
Phuket Opinion: They kill children
PHUKET: There’s nothing as sick, sad or ridiculous as the coffin of a child. This week Phuket’s so-called Marine Office and the public relations machine, which has bleated nothing but marine safety for nearly the past two years since the Phoenix tour boat disaster, now have two more in their ledger.
Revolution Muay Thai gym star Ibragimov hungry for world title
Revolution Muay Thai gym star Ibragimov hungry for world title
MUAY THAI: AMMA promotions, the brainchild of Frenchman Amidou ProdEvent, has teamed up with China’s Kunlun Fight to host what promises to be an epic night of elite MuayThai and Kickboxing action next Sunday (Feb 23) in Phuket.
Phuket readies for annual Heroines Festival
Phuket readies for annual Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival, celebrating the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785, will take place this year from March 7-21.
Water distribution points set up in Koh Kaew
Water distribution points set up in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Koh Kaew Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has set up several water distribution points for residents suffering from water shortages.
Over 200 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
Over 200 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: The island’s three district offices – Muang Phuket, Kathu and Thalang – were jammed yesterday (Feb 14) as couples queued to get married on Valentine’s Day.
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation ready to feed the needy in Phuket
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation ready to feed the needy in Phuket
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) launched its food charity program after its initial opening in Phuket late last Friday (Feb 7), with the goal of providing food donations to the needy.
Kusoldharm opens new rescue centre at northern tip of the island
Kusoldharm opens new rescue centre at northern tip of the island
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Foundation, Phuket’s main emergency response organisation covering nearly the whole of the island, has opened a new rescue centre at the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai, near the bridges on and off the island.
Motorbike taxi driver charged with attempted murder after attacking Norwegian tourist with scythe
Motorbike taxi driver charged with attempted murder after attacking Norwegian tourist with scythe
PHUKET: A motorbike taxi rider in Ao Nang, Krabi, across Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a Norwegian tourist with a scythe, leaving the tourist with a wound that took 30 stitches to close.
Phuket jungle camp cleared of baby elephant abuse allegations
Phuket jungle camp cleared of baby elephant abuse allegations
PHUKET: The Phuket Livestock Development Office has cleared an elephant camp in Rawai of allegations of animal abuse, but has given the camp owner 15 days to clean the area where a 2-year-old baby elephant is kept.
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
Mains water supply outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in Kathu tomorrow (Feb 15) while the work are carried out on the main connection at Bang Wad water-producing station.