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Michael Ayling takes the reins at B1.3bn Blue Tree waterpark
Michael Ayling takes the reins at B1.3bn Blue Tree waterpark
PHUKET: Blue Tree Phuket has announced the appointment of Michael Ayling, a veteran of Phuket’s hospitality scene, as its General Manager.
10,000 Phuket volunteers join ‘We do good things with our hearts’ event
10,000 Phuket volunteers join ‘We do good things with our hearts’ event
PHUKET: The governor of Phuket today welcomed some 10,000 volunteers who joined the first day of a two-day event titled ‘We do good things with our hearts’ being held to honour His Majesty Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on his 66th birthday.
ICC take the treble over Patong
ICC take the treble over Patong
CRICKET: With yet another week off from the C&C Marine sponsored 8 by 20 League, the ACG hosted a third friendly in as many weeks between the Island Cricket Club (ICC) and Patong last Sunday (July 23) in a limited 25 over format. Leading into the game, ICC held a 2-0 lead in the series after two commanding victories over their Patong rivals.
Major water shutoffs to hit Wichit
Major water shutoffs to hit Wichit
PHUKET: Huge tracts of Wichit will be affected by water shutoffs tomorrow (July 25) as the Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) carries out repairs to a water mains on Thep Anusorn Rd.
Millions of baby crabs released into Phuket mangroves
Millions of baby crabs released into Phuket mangroves
PHUKET: In a bid to help the local ecosystems replenish to health levels, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong on Friday (July 20) led an event in Mai Kho to release millions of baby crabs into the mangroves.
While croc hunt continues, Phuket tourists rescued from dangerous surf
While croc hunt continues, Phuket tourists rescued from dangerous surf
PHUKET: While the hunt for the elusive crocodile continues along Phuket’s southwest coast, four tourists were rescued from dangerous surf at Nai Harn Beach yesterday evening (July 22), near where the crocodile was first spotted.
Taoka, Yasa, Esquivel all winners at RAST Stop #2 at Patong Beach
Taoka, Yasa, Esquivel all winners at RAST Stop #2 at Patong Beach
SURFING: At the end of an exciting finals day at the REnextop Asian Surfing Tour Stop #2 at Patong Beach, Japan’s Natsumi Taoka was crowned the winner of both the Women’s Longboard and Shortboard divisions, while Bali’s Made Darma Yasa took the Men’s Shortboard division honours and the Philippine’s Rogelio ‘Jay-R’ Esquivel posted his first even REnextop win in the Men’s Longboard division.
GrabTaxi hikes ‘booking fee’ surcharge
GrabTaxi hikes ‘booking fee’ surcharge
PHUKET: GrabTaxi, the island’s only form of a public ‘taxi company’, has launched a new booking fee for Phuket customers only that ramps up the surcharge to B150 – a fee that GrabTaxi itself admits is the highest in the country.
Phuket Opinion: It’s what they call karma
Phuket Opinion: It’s what they call karma
All of the promises made by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong to envoys from various countries that their tourists are safe while in Phuket are worthless following the July 5 Phoenix tour boat disaster in which 47 (so we are told) tourists lost their lives.
Phuket surf danger continues, say ISLA
Phuket surf danger continues, say ISLA
PHUKET: The ISLA has today (July 21) reiterated the warning it issued yesterday (July 20) that people intending to swim at beaches along Phuket’s west coast should stay between the red-yellow “Swim Here” flags – or best not go in the water at all.
Ugandan females arrested on Bangla Rd for Phuket overstays
Ugandan females arrested on Bangla Rd for Phuket overstays
PHUKET: Two Ugandan women have been arrested on Bangla Rd in Phuket’s main entertainment hub Patong after it was found they had overstayed their visas.
Auspicious holidays brings two-day alcohol ban
Auspicious holidays brings two-day alcohol ban
PHUKET: The series of major public holidays next weekend will bring a ban on the sale of alcohol for two consecutive days and see all major government offices close for a four-day weekend.
Phuket Governor leads beach cleanup ahead of HM King Birthday
Phuket Governor leads beach cleanup ahead of HM King Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norrapat Plodthong presided over a “Keep Phuket Clean by our Hands and Hearts” beach cleanup at Kata Beach today as part of the preparations for the 66th birthday of His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, which will be celebrated Saturday next week (July 28).
Phuket on alert over beach surf danger
Phuket on alert over beach surf danger
PHUKET: People intending to swim at beaches along Phuket’s west coast have been warned to stay between the red-yellow “Swim Here” flags – or best not go in the water at all.
The 6th Anniversary of the Phuket Drum Circle
The 6th Anniversary of the Phuket Drum Circle
If you are like most people you may wonder how on earth drum circles work, and why they’re popular around the world. After all, isn’t a drum circle just a group of people who sit around a circle that hit on drums with no particular training?
Weather warning still in effect for Phuket
Weather warning still in effect for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has re-issued its standing weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast with forecasts of heavy thundershowers and waves reaching up to three metres.
RAST hits Patong Beach with first round action for men and women
RAST hits Patong Beach with first round action for men and women
SURFING: After a stormy day yesterday (July 18), today (July 19) dawned with moderate winds, clear skies and beautiful conditions for the start of the RAST #2 event at scenic Patong Beach, where the Men’s Longboard, Women’s Longboard, and Men’s Shortboard division first rounds were completed by early afternoon.
After the ‘Phoenix’, Commerce Ministry ramps up nominee audits
After the ‘Phoenix’, Commerce Ministry ramps up nominee audits
PHUKET: In the wake of the Phoenix tour boat disaster which killed 47 Chinese tourists, the Commerce Ministry has vowed to step up inspections of business owners, particularly in tourism as well as property, to expose foreign operators using Thai nominees.
TAT puts on maritime safety show for Thai, Chinese media
TAT puts on maritime safety show for Thai, Chinese media
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday (July 18) led Thai and Chinese media to review steps being taken to assist those impacted by the recent boat sinking in Phuket waters, the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) has reported.
Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman
Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman
PHUKET: The heavy weather warning for Phuket and along the Andaman seaboard remains in effect, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reissuing its caution again this morning (July 18).