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Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Despite patches of blue sky breaking through the clouds this morning, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 20th consecutive ‘Strong Wind Wave in South and Heavy Rain in upper Thailand’ weather warning.
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
PHUKET: A Navy vessel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent to Koh Racha yesterday after it was reported that almost 200 tourists were stranded on the island due to poor weather conditions.
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
PHUKET: An expat teacher at a Phuket school rescued a 7-year-old boy from surf at Nai Harn Beach on Monday (Aug 6), while the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) issued a notice today (Aug 8) recommending that Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches be closed to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside.
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
PHUKET: Infinite Luxury has appointed Somjai Tungkoo as General Manager of Kata Rocks, its award-winning resort in Phuket, Thailand.
Patong White continue unbeaten run in C&C Marine league
Patong White continue unbeaten run in C&C Marine league
CRICKET: C&C Marine sponsored league action returned to the ACG last Sunday (Aug 5) following a brief respite for the ground while the outfield was given its annual facelift, and a break that also marked the halfway point in the competition for all five teams.
Hotel badminton teams raise funds for Phuket school
Hotel badminton teams raise funds for Phuket school
BADMINTON: Over 150 hoteliers from 20 resorts in the Phuket area came together to participate in the Outrigger Charity Badminton Tournament, held last Saturday (Aug 4) at the PK Arena Badminton Club in Thalang, central Phuket.
Phuket murder suspect not arrested, say police
Phuket murder suspect not arrested, say police
PHUKET: The owner of the Pum Pui Bar on Patong’s famed Bagla Rd who is wanted in connection with the murder of two young people at Buddha Mountain in Chonburi on July 29 has not been arrested police have confirmed today (Aug 7).
Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, Mother’s Day brings long weekend
Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, Mother’s Day brings long weekend
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a three-day weekend as the nation celebrates Queen Sirikit’s 86th birthday this Sunday, August 12, which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day.
Weather alert for Phuket, Andaman
Weather alert for Phuket, Andaman
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast, advising small boats to stay ashore and people in coastal areas to beware strong squalls.
Central Pattana Chief Operating Officer to speak at AustCham Phuket event
Central Pattana Chief Operating Officer to speak at AustCham Phuket event
PHUKET: The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham), in collaboration with Partner Chambers, will host Pakorn Partanapat, Chief Operating Officer of Central Pattana PCL (CPN), as keynote speaker at a Members Briefing on ‘Central’s Retail Developments and Opportunities in Phuket’.
Phuket asked to wear blue to honour the Queen Mother and Mother’s Day
Phuket asked to wear blue to honour the Queen Mother and Mother’s Day
PHUKET: People across Phuket have been asked to wear light blue this Sunday (Aug 12) as the nation celebrates the occasion of the 86th birthday of the Queen Mother Sirikit Kitiyakara, mother to His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Phuket Lobster Festival 2018 now underway
Phuket Lobster Festival 2018 now underway
PHUKET: The third annual Phuket Lobster Festival is now underway and will run until August 31 at over 200 participating restaurants and dining venues across the island.
PCG commits to Phuket’s cricket development
PCG commits to Phuket’s cricket development
CRICKET: Over the past year, Phuket’s cricket community has primarily focused energies in revitalising the sport with new teams and playing formats, refurbishing the idyllic ACG Cricket and Sports Facility located in Thalang, and hosting an exciting range of events and activities that truly complement this island’s drive to become one of South East Asia’s most prominent and inviting destination sports locations.
The final Major: US$10.5mn prize purse up for grabs at US PGA Championship
The final Major: US$10.5mn prize purse up for grabs at US PGA Championship
GOLF: The last golfing Major of the year, the US PGA Championship, is to be played from Aug 9-12 with a prize purse of US$10.5 million (B349.65mn) up for grabs.
Phoenix to be raised this week, says national Marine Chief
Phoenix to be raised this week, says national Marine Chief
PHUKET: The Director-General of the Marine Department, Jirut Wisanjit, announced today that the major operation to raise the sunken tour boat ‘Phoenix’ off the seabed will be carried out this week.
Phuket Opinion: Catching a sight-seeing croc
Phuket Opinion: Catching a sight-seeing croc
PHUKET: The island is renowned for its warm welcome to overseas visitors. But as you all know, there has been one amphibian tourist of late that has been received with a little less enthusiasm.
Brit caught in Phuket for over 1,000 day visa overstay
Brit caught in Phuket for over 1,000 day visa overstay
NATIONWIDE: A British national was arrested in Phuket in the early hours of this morning when he was found to have overstayed his visa for more than 1,000 days.
Phuket governor reiterates unregistered croc warning
Phuket governor reiterates unregistered croc warning
PHUKET: Still strong in his belief that the crocodile caught last Sunday (July 29) near the rocks off Koh Kata, just offshore from Layan Beach, is an escaped crocodile, the Phuket Governor has again warned crocodile owners in Phuket to register their unregistered crocodiles at the Phuket Fisheries Office within August 10.
Site of historical Phuket Heroines battle to feature museum, budget not revealed
Site of historical Phuket Heroines battle to feature museum, budget not revealed
PHUKET: A museum covering 36 rai will feature at the “Phuket Historical Park” under construction at Thalang Victory Field, the site recognised as where the deciding battle took place in a victory over Burmese invaders in 1785.
Phuket Town monkeys get swings, CCTV to come
Phuket Town monkeys get swings, CCTV to come
PHUKET: Bamboo rails for monkeys to play on have been set up and CCTV will be installed to ensure people do not antagonise the monkeys or “break the monkey rules” at the popular main monkey sites in Phuket Town.