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Phuket Airport Immigration denies long queues at Arrival Hall
Phuket Airport Immigration denies long queues at Arrival Hall
PHUKET: The Immigration office at Phuket International Airport has dismissed reports that tourists have been suffering waits of up to two hours to clear the Arrivals Hall at the airport.
Laguna Phuket to Host Inaugural Obstacle Trail Run in May
Laguna Phuket to Host Inaugural Obstacle Trail Run in May
TRIATHLON: Laguna Phuket has announced it will host an exciting new sporting event, “The Singha Obstacle Trail Run” on Saturday 2 May 2020.
Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Wichit
Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Wichit
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division has set up a mobile clinic to offer free vaccinations for cats and dogs in local areas from Feb 24 to March 11.
Phuket Red Cross lottery winner receives title deed to top prize
Phuket Red Cross lottery winner receives title deed to top prize
PHUKET: Yongyuth Sampeuch, who won a two-storey townhouse in Thalang valued at B2.29 million as the top prize of the Red Cross Fair lottery over the New Year, yesterday (Feb 12) received the title deed to his new home.
B10mn dive tour boat destroyed by fire in Phang Nga
B10mn dive tour boat destroyed by fire in Phang Nga
PHUKET: A liveaboard dive tour boat valued at about B10 million was destroyed by fire while moored just offshore from the Royal Thai Navy base near Thap Lamu in Thai Muang, Phang Nga, early yesterday morning (Feb 11).
Officials assure virus screening of thousands of tourists as cruise liners come to Phuket
Officials assure virus screening of thousands of tourists as cruise liners come to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Director Wiwat Chitchertwong has confirmed that at least 17 cruise ships will be coming to Phuket in the coming months, with four cruise ships filled with tourists coming to Phuket this week.
Tourism Ministry considers collecting tourism fees
Tourism Ministry considers collecting tourism fees
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has introduced the idea of collecting fees from international visitors for the renovation of tourism attractions and natural resources, as well as providing insurance benefits specifically for tourists.
Huge power outage to hit Chalong, Rawai
Huge power outage to hit Chalong, Rawai
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in large areas of Chalong and Rawai tomorrow (Feb 13).
Phuket virus checks still ongoing: Officials
Phuket virus checks still ongoing: Officials
PHUKET: In the latest mandatory daily update of the coronavirus situation in Phuket, leading officials yesterday (Feb 10) again gave no information about the current state of the 10 tourists last reported to be under observation, or any account of whether any new suspect cases had been identified.
TAT promotes Thailand as a Sports Tourism destination for the Japanese market
TAT promotes Thailand as a Sports Tourism destination for the Japanese market
TOKYO – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday (Feb 10) to promote Sports Tourism in Thailand as a world-class international sports destination that can be visited all-year round.
Marine Department chief bans deadly tour speedboat drivers, calls for captain training
Marine Department chief bans deadly tour speedboat drivers, calls for captain training
PHUKET: Marine Department Chief Witthaya Yamuang arrived in Phuket yesterday afternoon to be briefed personally on the tour speedboat collision that killed two Russian children and injured more than a dozen more tourists earlier yesterday morning (Feb 10).
All about Buddhism: Phra Siam Devadhiraj the Deva of protection for the people of Siam
All about Buddhism: Phra Siam Devadhiraj the Deva of protection for the people of Siam
Those of us who are a little older and a little more grey, have witnessed a lot of changes in how we get our news every day. Thirty years ago, it was quite common to see throngs of people reading the morning newspaper and clutching a cup of coffee as they took in the headlines of the day.
Phuket Opinion: Atishoo, Atishoo…
Phuket Opinion: Atishoo, Atishoo…
PHUKET: Some chickens certainly came home to roost this week as Thailand’s – and Phuket’s – tourism industry started to reel from the fallout of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and the ensuing plunge in the number of Chinese tourist arrivals.
Thief caught by the web of a social media viral video
Thief caught by the web of a social media viral video
PHUKET: Chief of the Phuket Provincial Police Investigation Division, Col Bandit Khaosutham, took action in the case of a  thief that went viral over social media yesterday (Feb 7).
Angus O’Tool’s – a slice of Irish hospitality!
Angus O’Tool’s – a slice of Irish hospitality!
I must admit that my friends perceive me to lead a fairly charmed and somewhat envied life, drifting from one ‘fancy’ restaurant to another, without ever the need to reach for one’s credit card.
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok on Tuesday (Feb 11)
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok on Tuesday (Feb 11)
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off on the area of the Mr Cheon Haohan Project (Soi Wiratree Anusorn School), Moo. 2, Pa Klok, Thalang on Tuesday (Feb 11) as work is carried out on operating at low pressure.
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation ready to feed the needy
Scholars of Sustenance Foundation ready to feed the needy
PHUKET: Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS)  launched its food charity program in Phuket yesterday  (Feb 6), with the goal of providing food donations to the needy. SOS has been working to repurpose surplus food which amounts to roughly five tons per month, largely the hospitality industry in Phuket alone. This surplus food would ordinarily be discarded as rubbish. 
‘Phuket Super Fight Real Muay Thai’ puts on a show to thrill fans
‘Phuket Super Fight Real Muay Thai’ puts on a show to thrill fans
Phuket fans of Muay Thai were treated to an exceptional fight night of action last Friday (Jan 31) as “The Phuket Super Fight Real Muay Thai” event was hosted at Central Festival.
Five arrested, 100,000 meth pills seized in Krabi
Five arrested, 100,000 meth pills seized in Krabi
PHUKET: A series of raids in Ao Luek, Krabi, netted five suspects and more than 100,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills as well as 300 grammes of crystal meth, police have announced.
250 Phuket shops cleared of face-mask price gouging claims
250 Phuket shops cleared of face-mask price gouging claims
PHUKET: The chief of the Commercial Affairs Phuket office, Sasiwimon Mongkhon, has confirmed that her office has investigated 250 complaints of retailers overcharging for face masks, but found none of them guilty enough to be charged. They were “just increased prices”, she said.