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Propose whilst orbiting the moon for a mere $145m
Propose whilst orbiting the moon for a mere $145m
Traditionally an engagement ring of sufficient value to show your commitment to a future partner was deemed to cost three months’ pay. Yikes! Well, prepare to ‘level up’ to entice your loved one to accept your romantic advances.
Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm
Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm
PHUKET: Rescue teams this morning (July 18) resumed their search for 25-year-old Koset ‘Oat’ Deebukdam, who disappeared while riding a jet-ski off Naka Yai Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after he was caught in the storm that hit Phuket late yesterday afternoon.
Phuket police refuse to confirm or deny bail for Phoenix boat owner
Phuket police refuse to confirm or deny bail for Phoenix boat owner
PHUKET: The leading police investigator for the Phoenix tour boat disaster today told the The Phuket News that he was unable to confirm or deny whether or not the registered owner of the Phoenix, Phuket resident Woralak Rerkchaikarn, 26, and the chief construction engineer for the boat, Onchan Kanhayote, 56, of Phetchabun Province, had been denied bail by the Phuket Provincial Court.
Patong humbled by ICC, again
Patong humbled by ICC, again
CRICKET: On a perfect sunny Sunday (July 15), Patong and ICC took to the ACG to fulfil a return friendly fixture, the first of which ended in a resounding victory for ICC last weekend.
Body found floating off Phuket as governor meets missing fishermen’s families
Body found floating off Phuket as governor meets missing fishermen’s families
PHUKET: A body has been found floating in the sea off Koh Racha this afternoon but it has not yet been determined whether it is that of one of two fisherman reported missing following the storms on July 5.
Phuket officials inert as fishing boat breaks apart at tourist beach
Phuket officials inert as fishing boat breaks apart at tourist beach
PHUKET: Officials today confirmed they will do nothing about the large pieces of wood being dangerously tossed about in the surf at Nai Yang Beach after a fishing boat foundering in strong winds and waves ran aground, broke apart and sank in the bay on Friday (July 13).
Phuket poll shows lack of confidence in election
Phuket poll shows lack of confidence in election
PHUKET: An online poll has shown a “first past the post” majority of people believe that Thailand is ready to hold national elections, but are overshadowed by a combined majority who believe that Thailand is either not ready or that national elections will not make any difference to the political landscape of the country.
Healing Hands. Kanitta Chatamma explains why prevention is better than cure.
Healing Hands. Kanitta Chatamma explains why prevention is better than cure.
Kanitta Chatamma is the owner and Head of Clinic at the My Physio by Kanitta Physiotherapy and Sport Injury clinic in Lagoon Road Plaza, Cherng Talay.
Fugazi claims top honours at Multihull Solutions Regatta
Fugazi claims top honours at Multihull Solutions Regatta
SAILING: The 10th annual Multihull Solutions Regatta wrapped up yesterday (July 15) with another good day of sailing. Principal Race Officer Simon James ran two races, a three-lap windward-leeward and then a triangle course for all classes except Cruising, which did a loop around nearby Koh Lon.
Last body from Phuket tour boat disaster recovered, brought ashore
Last body from Phuket tour boat disaster recovered, brought ashore
PHUKET: After days of attempts by an international team of divers and an expert Chinese salvage salvage crew, the last body trapped under the wreck of the Phoenix tour boat was recovered today (July 15) and brought ashore to Phuket just before 9pm.
Phuket marine safety goes on show, efforts to recover last Phoenix disaster body continue
Phuket marine safety goes on show, efforts to recover last Phoenix disaster body continue
PHUKET: As part of the campaign to restore tourists’ confidence that they would not be risking their lives by taking a holiday in Phuket, the Phuket Governor today (July 15) led an inspection at Rassada Pier, the main departure point for large tour boats and ferries heading out to the popular islands in Phang Nga Bay, including Phi Phi Island.
Ready for ‘The Open’
Ready for ‘The Open’
GOLF: The 147th Open Championship is set to take place at the Carnoustie Golf Links, Scotland from July 19–22.
Phuket Opinion: The deadly face of shame
Phuket Opinion: The deadly face of shame
Just how bad can Thailand handle a disaster situation? This past week we have seen officials unable to even keep count of how many people were supposed to be missing in the Phoenix tour boat tragedy – the worst single-vessel maritime disaster in Thailand’s modern history – nevermind actually attempt to find them.
Phuket tour boat disaster: Wave of cancellations spurs damage-control offensive
Phuket tour boat disaster: Wave of cancellations spurs damage-control offensive
PHUKET: Top-ranking officials and the Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today began rolling out their campaign to limit the fallout from the Phoenix tour boat disaster which killed 47 Chinese tourists last week as fears grow over the volume of tour cancellations from mainland China.
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts steps up with two key executive appointments
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts steps up with two key executive appointments
PHUKET: The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has made two strategic appointments as it continues to expand its portfolio and strengthen its management team. Scot Toon takes on a new role as the company’s Managing Director, Asia while Tim Sargeant becomes the Director of Marketing for The Pavilions Phuket.
HM The King expresses condolences for Phuket tour boat disaster, assures support for relatives of victims
HM The King expresses condolences for Phuket tour boat disaster, assures support for relatives of victims
PHUKET: His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has issued a statement of condolences over the tour boat disaster of the Phoenix, which sank amid a storm off Koh Hei (Coral Island) south of Phuket on July 5, resulting in at least 47 deaths.
Phuket tour boat disaster: Phoenix salvage starts as Chinese tourism cancellations hit
Phuket tour boat disaster: Phoenix salvage starts as Chinese tourism cancellations hit
PHUKET: The mission to recover the last known body from the Phoenix tour boat disaster resumes today (July 13) after efforts proved unsuccessful yesterday.
Navy tasked with ensuring marine tour boat safety in Phuket
Navy tasked with ensuring marine tour boat safety in Phuket
PHUKET: Following the Phoenix tour boat disaster, Vice Admiral Somnuk Preampramot, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command based at Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast, has been ordered to set guidelines for “controlling and supervising” tour boats operating in the Phuket area.
Mission underway to recover last body from Phuket boat disaster
Mission underway to recover last body from Phuket boat disaster
PHUKET: At 5.45am today Royal Thai Navy vessels HTMS Thong Lang, HTMS Hua Hin and HTMS Panyi departed from the pier at the Cape Panwa to continue with the mission to recover the body of a presumed Chinese tourist stuck under the Phoenix tour boat that sunk off the coast of Phuket last Thursday (July 5).
MoTS Permanent Secretary joins funeral ceremony of Phuket boat victims
MoTS Permanent Secretary joins funeral ceremony of Phuket boat victims
PHUKET: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Governor of Phuket yesterday joined a funeral ceremony for victims of the Phoenix boat disaster at Wat Kosit Wihan in Sapam.