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Phuket kids invited to receive free beach safety training
Phuket kids invited to receive free beach safety training
PHUKET: Phuket children aged between 8-15 years old are invited to receive free beach safety training at an activity to be held in Patong on Saturday.
Phuket readies for Kathu Fair 2018
Phuket readies for Kathu Fair 2018
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality is once again set to hold the annual Kathu Fair, this year under the theme “One Decade of the Kathu Cultural Road to Experience Nai Thu, City of Mines, Origin of the Phuket Way”, from July 27-29 at Vichitsongkram Rd in Kathu.
Phuket emergency services ordered ready amid storm warning
Phuket emergency services ordered ready amid storm warning
PHUKET: After the heavy scattered thundershowers across the island last night, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) has issued a warning for all local authorities to be ready render assistance if needed.
‘Central Patong’ project rises in Phuket
‘Central Patong’ project rises in Phuket
PHUKET: The quietly-under-construction “Central Patong” shopping mall in the heart of Phuket’s busiest tourism town is slated to be complete by year’s end with hopes that the new mall will be open in time for the new year, a source has told The Phuket News.
Phuket to remember expat Adam Hall
Phuket to remember expat Adam Hall
PHUKET: Friends will meet at Peppers Bar in Cherng Talay this Friday (July 6) to remember long-term Phuket expat Adam Hall, who recently passed away from cancer.
Tham Luang children found safe!
Tham Luang children found safe!
CHIANG RAI: Officials in Chiang Rai have confirmed they have been informed by rescue teams that all 12 school children and their coach have been found safe in Tham Luang Cave.
Entries for 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta flowing in
Entries for 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta flowing in
SAILING: Entries for the 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta (MSR) are flowing in says Phuket Yacht Club Commodore, Scott Duncanson.
Phuket dog shelter gifted Miss Grand beauty visit, Soi Dog leads donations
Phuket dog shelter gifted Miss Grand beauty visit, Soi Dog leads donations
PHUKET: The Miss Grand Thailand 2018 contestants from 77 provinces across the country were at the Baan Khanun Homeless Dog Shelter in Thalang yesterday (July 1) to take part in activities that also saw more than B1 million donated to help improve conditions at the facility.
Phuket Opinion: A bookable offense
Phuket Opinion: A bookable offense
Mich Koh, head of public policy in Southeast Asia for Airbnb, and the global online giant’s regional team will meet with Thai officials next Tuesday (July 3) to discuss “tourism growth and how the company can help drive the sector here”.
Warm waters: Natural hot springs in Phang Nga make for a relaxing day trip away from the island
Warm waters: Natural hot springs in Phang Nga make for a relaxing day trip away from the island
On a recent weekend my family and I decided to make a day trip to a familiar hot-spring resort located just in Phang Nga province, north of Phuket. We have visited the Hotspring Beach Resort and Spa two times before and we always really enjoyed the experience, it is the perfect destination for a leisurely day trip to get off the island on the weekend.
Russian tourist rescued from deadly Phuket ’flash rip’
Russian tourist rescued from deadly Phuket ’flash rip’
PHUKET: A Russian tourist exhausted after she was pulled away from the beach by a dangerous rip current was rescued and brought safely back to shore at Nai Harn beach yesterday (June 28).
Jaguar, Land Rover launch in Phuket
Jaguar, Land Rover launch in Phuket
PHUKET: Inchcape (Thailand) Co Ltd, the official importer and distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Thailand, in a joint project with Lifestyle Auto Co Ltd, today (June 23) officially opened the Jaguar Land Rover Phuket Studio.
‘Lifeguards at every beach,’ governor tells Pakistan Ambassador
‘Lifeguards at every beach,’ governor tells Pakistan Ambassador
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket yesterday met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Thailand and according to a report issued by the Phuket Public Relations Department advised him that there are lifeguards stationed at all Phuket beaches.
Manager welcomed to new Thanyapura Tennis Academy
Manager welcomed to new Thanyapura Tennis Academy
TENNIS: Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort is excited to announce the opening of its own tennis academy. In mid-June 2018, it welcomed Coach Paul Robert McCabe, who will join the resort and lead a team of certified tennis coaches dedicated to coaching all skill levels.
Surf’s up as Phuket series brings international event
Surf’s up as Phuket series brings international event
SURFING: Phuket’s surfing season kicks off in earnest this weekend with the Pearl of the Andaman Surfing Championships at Patong Beach. The two-day contest, this Saturday and Sunday (June 30 – July 1), is part of the six-event Phuket Surf Series, which this year includes a new event at Khao Lak, north of the Phuket, and an instalment of the international REnextop Asian Surfing Tour (Rast).
Thailand hits 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency rankings
Thailand hits 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency rankings
BANGKOK: Thailand has ranked 34th in the newly released biannual “Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018” compiled by property consultancy firm JLL.
Thailand set to fast-track Riviera Project
Thailand set to fast-track Riviera Project
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will spearhead the marketing push of the area with the focus on generating tourism revenue for the residents, communities and local businesses in four coastal provinces now being branded as the “Thailand Riviera.”
PATA, Skål International partner to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism
PATA, Skål International partner to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism
BANGKOK: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Skål International have announced a new organisational partnership, recognising the importance of promoting the responsible development of the travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region.
Two-time pizza acrobatics World Champion to spin in style in Phuket
Two-time pizza acrobatics World Champion to spin in style in Phuket
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will host a fun-filled gourmet experience at their Cucina Italian Kitchen from Wednesday July 3 to Friday July 6.
Fostering a love of reading
Fostering a love of reading
There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favourite book. – Marcel Proust