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Big prizes up for grabs at 7th annual PAPA Youth Talent Competition
Big prizes up for grabs at 7th annual PAPA Youth Talent Competition
The seventh edition of Phuket Academy of Performing Arts’ (PAPA) annual Youth Talent Competition will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Patong.
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
PHUKET: The ongoing saga of Phuket’s lifeguards, or widespread lack thereof, further descended into farce last Thursday (Apr 5) with a comically inept performance by the key players aimed at reassuring the public.
Phuket passes Day 3 of Songkran holidays with zero road deaths
Phuket passes Day 3 of Songkran holidays with zero road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 3 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
Big names confirmed for Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Big names confirmed for Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Top restaurants in Phuket as well as popular music acts have confirmed to participate in this year’s “East-Meets-West” Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival.
Phuket Hotels Association Benefit: A night of 'Glam, Glitz and Glitter'
Phuket Hotels Association Benefit: A night of 'Glam, Glitz and Glitter'
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit group of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image for Phuket while supporting community-based projects, is hosting a benefit gala dinner on Saturday, April 28 to raise funds for 20 or more hospitality scholarships and traineeships for local residents.
Phuket survives Day 2 with zero deaths
Phuket survives Day 2 with zero deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 2 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
Reigning champions Tripathi lead charge at Phuket Int’l Cricket Sixes 2018
Reigning champions Tripathi lead charge at Phuket Int’l Cricket Sixes 2018
CRICKET: Tripathi Blue of New Delhi had a successful second day at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket yesterday (Apr 12) as they defeated Surfers Paradise Demons in fine style with Deepak Khatri showing quality with the bat, after an earlier 30 not out from former Queensland state player Chris Swan.
Phuket Songkran splashdown begins in Patong
Phuket Songkran splashdown begins in Patong
PHUKET: Songkran festivities got underway in Phuket in earnest today with revellers on the island’s premier party street Bangla Rd in Patong joining the locals in Thai New Year water battles.
Phuket clears Day 1 of Songkran holidays with zero deaths
Phuket clears Day 1 of Songkran holidays with zero deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 1 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
ACTS Sixes debutants, Heritage Cricketers lead the charge on Day One, Mat Hadj grabs a hat-trick
ACTS Sixes debutants, Heritage Cricketers lead the charge on Day One, Mat Hadj grabs a hat-trick
CRICKET: Heritage Cricketers lead the standings after Day One of the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST) 2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes, as the tournament got under way in glorious weather at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket yesterday (Apr 11).
Local acts to shine at Stargazer
Local acts to shine at Stargazer
The 4th annual “Stargazer” Phuket Talent Contest proudly presented by CC’s Hideaway is fast approaching and organisers are putting out the call for Phuket to expats and Thai community who want to put their talents to the test.
Phuket’s sailing community says farewell to Tom Howard
Phuket’s sailing community says farewell to Tom Howard
PHUKET: One of the great characters of the Phuket boating community, Tom Howard, sadly passed away on Monday April 9 just after midday, following a short illness.
Mr Saxman, Pui Duangpon to jazz up Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Mr Saxman, Pui Duangpon to jazz up Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
PHUKET: Famous Thai saxophone artist “Koh Mr Saxman” and vocalist “Pui Duangpon” have joined the talented line-up to perform as special guests at the Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018 on the night of Saturday April 28, adding more groove to what is already expected to be a romantic night to remember.
Phuket Zoo under fire over animal conditions
Phuket Zoo under fire over animal conditions
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that Phuket Zoo is already under instructions to improve conditions for animals, most notably for apes and monkeys, housed there.
Phuket airport puts on show of readiness ahead of Songkran
Phuket airport puts on show of readiness ahead of Songkran
PHUKET: In a public display of readiness to provide security during the upcoming Songkran Thai New Year holidays, Phuket International Airport (HKT) yesterday held an activity to show they are prepared to serve all those passing through the airport during the holiday period.
Leicester City Vice Chairman confirms stadium expansion plans
Leicester City Vice Chairman confirms stadium expansion plans
FOOTBALL: Leicester City Vice Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has announced that initial planning for the expansion and development of King Power Stadium is underway.
Phuket gets eight booze-free, safe water-play zones for Songkran, Seven Days of Danger looms
Phuket gets eight booze-free, safe water-play zones for Songkran, Seven Days of Danger looms
PHUKET: Phuket will have eight alcohol-free, safe water-play zones for celebrating Songkran this Friday (April 13), officials have confirmed.
Phuket Red Cross calls for extra blood donations during Songkran
Phuket Red Cross calls for extra blood donations during Songkran
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) is calling for blood donations from April 9-16 to boost blood stocks for victims of accidents that could occur during this year's Songkran celebrations.
Phuket readies for Songkran long weekend
Phuket readies for Songkran long weekend
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket will shut down this Friday (April 13) as the nation heads into a four-day holiday for the Thai New Year Songkran holidays.
Phuket Opinion: Protecting the prize jewels
Phuket Opinion: Protecting the prize jewels
PHUKET: The news that national parks officials have resolved to forbid tourists from entering Maya Bay – the crown jewel of Had Nopparat Thara – Phi Phi Island National Park – during a June-September “recovery period” and to limit visitor number during the tourism high season has been well received as a positive step.