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Isoc steps in over Phuket marine safety
Isoc steps in over Phuket marine safety
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), which serves as the political arm of the Thai military, today (July 31) stepped in and formally became involved in improving tour boat safety in Phuket.
Phuket called to rally donations for Laos flood victims
Phuket called to rally donations for Laos flood victims
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office has set up centre to receive donations for victims of the floods in Laos.
Phuket tourism spotlight turns to green for Southeast Asia’s biggest sustainable tourism event
Phuket tourism spotlight turns to green for Southeast Asia’s biggest sustainable tourism event
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association has announced a new annual international forum called PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), which will be held on the island for the first time in September to support the region’s hospitality industry in its fight for a sustainable future.
Phuket Opinion: Appreciating hero expats
Phuket Opinion: Appreciating hero expats
PHUKET: In the immediate aftermath of the Phoenix tour boat disaster on July 5, Phuket’s dive community without hesitation galvanised to join rescue and recovery efforts. After the last body was recovered Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong assured that formal recognition would be given to those who gave their time, money and heart to the recovery effort that officials so direly needed. They are still awaiting that recognition.
Chevrolet to open new Phuket dealership, service centre
Chevrolet to open new Phuket dealership, service centre
PHUKET: After a hiatus of 14 months since the previous dealership was terminated on May 31 last year, Chevrolet has announced that it will open a new branch in Phuket next month.
Phuket makes merit for HM King’s Birthday
Phuket makes merit for HM King’s Birthday
PHUKET: Merit making to honour His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on his 66th birthday today (July 28) began at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town last night and continued with a full ceremony at Phuket Rajabhat University this morning.
Century’s longest lunar eclipse marked by local observers
Century’s longest lunar eclipse marked by local observers
PHUKET: The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) has reported many successful sightings of the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of this morning (July 28), though the cloud cover over Phuket during the phenomenon left local observers with only glimpses during the breaks in the clouds.
Search for Phuket croc turns to Bang Tao estuaries, reward offered
Search for Phuket croc turns to Bang Tao estuaries, reward offered
PHUKET: The hunt for the elusive crocodile now believed to be in the Bang Tao area today began focussing on the small estuaries in the area.
Body washes ashore Karon Beach
Body washes ashore Karon Beach
PHUKET: Police are hoping to confirm the identity of a body that washed ashore at Karon Beach in the early hours of this morning (July 27).
Phuket observes Asarnha Bucha Day
Phuket observes Asarnha Bucha Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong this morning led the island’s top-ranking officials to join blessing and merit-making ceremonies at Wat Wichit Sangkaram in Phuket Town to honour Asarnha Bucha Day, the “day of Dharma”.
Traps set at Bang Tao as croc tracks found
Traps set at Bang Tao as croc tracks found
PHUKET: Traps have been set in the Bang Tao area on Phuket’s west coast in the hope of catching the crocodile that has eluded expert hunters for the past week.
Phuket Police on alert for suspects in Ranong slaying
Phuket Police on alert for suspects in Ranong slaying
PHUKET: Phuket Police are on alert for two men wanted for shooting a man point blank in the head in outside a nightclub in Ranong Province last Sunday night (July 22).
Thailand honours HM The King with ‘Rama 10 Stamps’
Thailand honours HM The King with ‘Rama 10 Stamps’
PHUKET: The Thailand Post (THP) yesterday announced that it will start issuing ‘Rama 10 stamps’ on Saturday in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Phuket still plagued by surf danger as tourists’ lives threatened
Phuket still plagued by surf danger as tourists’ lives threatened
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) today provided no defence for the inaction of lifeguards while a tourist was being overwhelmed by dangerous surf at Surin Beach on Monday (July 23), leaving the tourist to be rescued by a local surfer and a “hero” French tourist.
Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2018 tees up at Phuket
Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2018 tees up at Phuket
GOLF: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding the ‘Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2018’ from Tuesday (July 24) through today (July 26) at the Duangjit Resort & Spa to emphasise that Thailand is a “World Class Golf Destination”.
Property prices ‘too high’ says survey, spurs call for intervention
Property prices ‘too high’ says survey, spurs call for intervention
PHUKET: The Consumer Sentiment Survey for the first half of 2018, conducted by leading Thailand property portal DDproperty, has revealed that most people think property prices in Thailand are too expensive – and combined with the current economic downturn, consumers’ satisfaction with the real estate climate has declined.
Grand Chamberlain leads Royal pledge in Phuket
Grand Chamberlain leads Royal pledge in Phuket
PHUKET: More than 3,000 people in Phuket today pledged “We will do good things with our hearts” as they joined to be volunteers for the auspicious events to be held this weekend to honour His Majesty Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on his 66th birthday this Saturday (July 28).
Phuket’s tourism situation ‘back to normal’, says V/Gov
Phuket’s tourism situation ‘back to normal’, says V/Gov
PHUKET: According to a report issued on the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) website yesterday, one of Phuket’s vice governors has stated that Phuket’s tourism, particularly involving Chinese tourists, has recovered with extra safety measures currently implemented.
No irregularities found in Phuket fishing boat checks
No irregularities found in Phuket fishing boat checks
PHUKET: Officials from various local government agencies carried out random inspections on fishing boats at Rassada Pier yesterday looking for cases of illegal employment, working conditions and human trafficking in the fishery industry.
Phuket croc remains unsighted, spurs warning on illegal pet crocodiles
Phuket croc remains unsighted, spurs warning on illegal pet crocodiles
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor today (July 24) warned that any persons found in illegal possession of a privately owned crocodile could be fined up to B10,000 or even face up to one year in jail if they are caught.