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Vachira Phuket Hospital to review ‘lack of attention’ explosive rant by elderly man
Vachira Phuket Hospital to review ‘lack of attention’ explosive rant by elderly man
PHUKET: Senior officials at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town are reviewing an incident last night during which an elderly man verbally abused staff at the hospital for what appears to have been lack of attention.
Upsets aplenty in week 7 of Rawai Pool League
Upsets aplenty in week 7 of Rawai Pool League
POOL: Week 7 of the Rawai Pool League, played on Monday night (Sept 10), saw Division A produce some tight matches and significant movement in the league table.
Phuket water shut-offs announced for tomorrow and Thursday
Phuket water shut-offs announced for tomorrow and Thursday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has today (Sept 11) announced that the water supply will be shut-off in Sakoo on Wednesday (Sept 12) and in Cherng Talay and Kamala on Thursday (Sept13).
Ranjeet Viswanathan named Commercial Director of Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
Ranjeet Viswanathan named Commercial Director of Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
PHUKET: Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Ranjeet Viswanathan as Commercial Director. Mr Viswanathan most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Anantara Mai Khao, Phuket.
Thai sailors to compete at Para World Sailing Championships in USA
Thai sailors to compete at Para World Sailing Championships in USA
SAILING: Thailand are sending sailors to the Para World Sailing Championships for the first time with Suraphong Chitkhong and Paisal Pa-teh, both from Pattaya, heading to Sheboygan in the USA to take part in a pre-event sailing clinic followed by the World Championships from September 18-22.
Phuket, Gold Coast set to become Sister Cities
Phuket, Gold Coast set to become Sister Cities
PHUKET: A delegation from Australia’s renowned tourism destination the Gold Coast led by Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate were in Phuket yesterday (Sept 10) to sign an agreement to start work on a formal Sister Cities relationship between the Gold Coast and Phuket.
Bangkok Airways removes planned Phuket-Yangon direct flights from schedules
Bangkok Airways removes planned Phuket-Yangon direct flights from schedules
PHUKET: Bangkok Airways has removed from its flight schedule the Phuket-Yangon direct flights that were to launch in November as the route has yet to be confirmed, Bangkok Airways staff told The Phuket News today (Sept 10).
Central Phuket opens for business
Central Phuket opens for business
PHUKET: Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s largest retail property developer, today (Sept 10) celebrated the grand opening of Central Phuket, its B20-billion luxury flagship mall.
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).