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Phuket licence plate auction raises over B22mn
Phuket licence plate auction raises over B22mn
PHUKET: An auction of special licence plates held over the weekend raised almost B23 million for the national Road Safety Fund, which stages road-safety campaigns and provides support for victims of road accidents.
Wanted: Patong police volunteers, foreign language required
Wanted: Patong police volunteers, foreign language required
PHUKET: Patong Police are now accepting applications for the new contingent of volunteers to assist police officers in communicating with tourists, and are seeking people with international language skills despite the public notice calling for applicants omitting that fact.
New sprint triathlon launched at Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo
New sprint triathlon launched at Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo
TRIATHLON: On Saturday (Sept 8)), Laguna Phuket has hosted the ‘Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018’ at CentralWorld (3rd Floor, Atrium Zone) in Bangkok. The full-day event took place from 10am to 10pm and featured race registration, sports stations and showcases with fun games and activities for athletes and sports fans alike.
Real estate Fund Manager fee models under scrutiny in drive for transparency
Real estate Fund Manager fee models under scrutiny in drive for transparency
Opaque fee arrangements have become a big source of frustration for investors looking at private equity real estate funds.
Phuket Opinion: Losing your Ex-hibitions
Phuket Opinion: Losing your Ex-hibitions
PHUKET: Atipa Ungsulert, an extremely talented oil artist, has just finished setting up her canvases for the Freedom in nature exhibition. It includes works from a collection of artists, as well as another home grown talent, Watcharin Rodnit. The Phuket News implores you to view it… that is, if it were in Phuket.
THAI shifts Phuket-Hong Kong flights to Thai Smile
THAI shifts Phuket-Hong Kong flights to Thai Smile
PHUKET: Thai Airways International (THAI) will cease its direct flights between Phuket and Hong Kong from Oct 28. The route will be taken over by its wholly owned subsidiary Thai Smile, with bookings now available from Oct 28, reports C9 Hotelworks.
Phuket lucky licence plate auction opens with 8899 sold for B180k
Phuket lucky licence plate auction opens with 8899 sold for B180k
PHUKET: The annual auction of specially designed Phuket licence plates with lucky numbers in the ’กษ’ (KS) series began at The Metropole Hotel in Phuket Town, with first license plate being sold for B180,000.
Phuket Fisheries Dept still await croc’s DNA results
Phuket Fisheries Dept still await croc’s DNA results
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Fisheries Department has today (Sept 7) confirmed that they are still awaiting DNA tests results for the crocodile caught on July 29 near the rocks off Koh Kata, just offshore from Layan Beach, after it eluded capture for 11 days.
Navy launches search for fishermen missing north of Phuket
Navy launches search for fishermen missing north of Phuket
PHUKET: Royal Thai Navy officers in Phuket have launched a search for four fishermen who were last seen departing on a fishing trip in Phang Nga on Monday (Sept 3), but whose boat was found capsized five nautical miles off Khuk Khak, north of Khao Lak.
Park Inn Radisson to debut in Phuket Town
Park Inn Radisson to debut in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale brand from Radisson Hotel Group, will make its debut in Thailand with the launch of a brand-new hotel in Phuket Town.
Central Phuket pledges to ban free plastic bags
Central Phuket pledges to ban free plastic bags
PHUKET: The Central Group, Thailand’s largest retailer, has pledged to abolish the practice of giving away free plastic bags to its customers on Phuket.
Phuket whale shark fishing boats probed for human trafficking
Phuket whale shark fishing boats probed for human trafficking
PHUKET: The two boats involved in the illegal catching of a whale shark off Phuket earlier this year are also under investigation for possible human trafficking, the Phuket Prosecutor’s Office confirmed today (Sept 6).
Thai Transport Minister joins tripartite meet in Phuket in push for ‘green transport’
Thai Transport Minister joins tripartite meet in Phuket in push for ‘green transport’
PHUKET: Transport Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith was in Phuket today (Sept 5) to attend an international convention on the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT).
Phuket surf rescues continue, loved dog latest victim at Nai Harn
Phuket surf rescues continue, loved dog latest victim at Nai Harn
PHUKET: The dangerous surf and rip currents continue to endanger swimmers along the west coast with rescues at Nai Harn Beach yesterday, while at Nai Thon Beach on the northwest coast lifeguards are saddened by the drowning of a much-loved local dog at the beach earlier today (Sept 5).
Bank of Thailand marks Phuket boat disaster economic impact as inflation pressure rises
Bank of Thailand marks Phuket boat disaster economic impact as inflation pressure rises
PHUKET: The Bank of Thailand has recognised the impact of the Phoenix tour boat disaster in Phuket has had on the economy, coupled with a jump in the inflation rate during the month July.
Things heat up at top of Rawai Pool League
Things heat up at top of Rawai Pool League
POOL: After six weeks of play, the Rawai Pool League has four teams vying in the top position of Division A. Meanwhile, Division B headliners are now settling into their groove.
Mandarin Oriental to open new resort in Phuket
Mandarin Oriental to open new resort in Phuket
PHUKET: The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury resort on Phuket that is scheduled to open in 2022.
Laguna Phuket Invites All to ‘Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018’ in Bangkok
Laguna Phuket Invites All to ‘Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018’ in Bangkok
TRIATHLON: Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket will host “Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018” on Saturday (Sept 8) at CentralWorld (3rd Floor, Atrium Zone) in Bangkok.
Phuket disaster officials ordered on alert
Phuket disaster officials ordered on alert
PHUKET: Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered disaster officials and emergency response teams to be on alert following a weather warning issued by Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday and heavy downpours overnight and this morning (Sept 4).
Asia Pacific investment volumes hit record US$81bn
Asia Pacific investment volumes hit record US$81bn
BANGKOK: Investment volumes in Asia Pacific hit a record-breaking US$81 billion in the first half of 2018, up by 30% year-on-year, with Hong Kong leading the way as the region’s most active city, according to latest data from real estate consultancy JLL.