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Eight teams to compete at Last Man Stands Thailand Open 2018 in Phuket
Eight teams to compete at Last Man Stands Thailand Open 2018 in Phuket
CRICKET: Gone are the days when one can bemoan the lengthy duration of a cricket match as playing formats have whittled away from five-day tests down to a single day, to the very popular T20 series now adopted by most leagues during their playing season, with 6’s, 7’s and 8’s tournaments also a draw for the weekend wicket warrior.
Family appeals against death penalty over Italian slaying in Phuket
Family appeals against death penalty over Italian slaying in Phuket
PHUKET: An Italian Senator has appealed to the Government of Thailand to stave off the death penalty for Denis Cavatassi, who stands convicted of hiring a killer to murder his business partner, Luciano Butti, in Phuket in 2011.
Touch Rugby set to make its return to Phuket’s ACG
Touch Rugby set to make its return to Phuket’s ACG
TOUCH RUGBY: The third Touch Rugby Tournament to be held in Phuket will commence on March 3. As with the previous two tournaments it will be held at the idyllic Alan Cooke Ground Sports Ground in Thalang.
Phuket airport GM addresses hours-long queues
Phuket airport GM addresses hours-long queues
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport General Manager Petch Chancharoen told The Phuket News today (Feb 6) that Airports of Thailand (AoT) are in the process of resolving long departure queues, which they say have been brought on due to a shortage of immigration officials, after claims from some passengers that they waited over three hours in queues yesterday (Feb 5).
New Phuket film to focus on tsunami, love, Japanese relations
New Phuket film to focus on tsunami, love, Japanese relations
PHUKET: Popular Thai actor-cum-movie director Saharat “West Saharat” Chimpinit met with Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong at the Governor’s House on Sunday (Feb 4) to discuss the filming of a new movie “I Miss You” in Phuket starting next month.
NLA to pass Phuket issues to Prime Minister after discussions
NLA to pass Phuket issues to Prime Minister after discussions
PHUKET: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) held an open feedback meeting with representatives of the people, as well a private meeting with Phuket officials yesterday (Feb 4) discussing beach management, urban planning, transportation, flooding, sustainable tourism, public health and land issues.
Phuket water shut-offs announced for tomorrow
Phuket water shut-offs announced for tomorrow
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) today (Feb 5) announced that the water supply will be shut off tomorrow (Feb 6) in several locations on the island.
Phuket Poll: Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies gain ground
Phuket Poll: Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies gain ground
PHUKET: More than 40% of the people who responded to an online poll by The Phuket News say that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies either already should be fully recognised as forms of currency, or should at least be in common use for those who accept payment in them.
Megazip defends Bay Regatta top honours title
Megazip defends Bay Regatta top honours title
PHUKET: Sergey Khamstov’s Megazip has retained the title of champion in the Racing Class of the Bay Regatta.
Phuket Opinion: Sadly, there’s always one
Phuket Opinion: Sadly, there’s always one
PHUKET: Last weekend Phuket was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience when the official solid-gold World Cup trophy was brought to the island as part of a World Cup tour.
An alternative to Patong tunnel presented to NLA in Phuket meeting
An alternative to Patong tunnel presented to NLA in Phuket meeting
PHUKET: A meeting of the National Legislative Assembly's (NLA) members with Phuket officials and representatives of the people took an unexpected twist when a respected member of local community took the floor and presented an alternative to the decades-in-coming Patong Tunnel project.
Press conference held for Bangkok International Rugby Tens
Press conference held for Bangkok International Rugby Tens
RUGBY: Eddie Evans, Founder of the Bangkok International Rugby Tens, Darryn Mathee Senior Event Organiser at the Tens and their team recently hosted a pre-event press conference of the 2018 tournament at Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Sukhumvit 15.
Himalayan griffon vulture rescued in Phuket
Himalayan griffon vulture rescued in Phuket
PHUKET: A weak Himalayan griffon vulture was rescued from near Wat Chalong yesterday morning.
PKRU to hold charity run and walk
PKRU to hold charity run and walk
CHARITY: The acting president of Phuket Rajabhat University (PKRU), Asst Prof Dr Oratai Krutwaysho, recently announced that the ‘PKRU Run & Walk’ will be held on Sunday February 18.
Laguna Phuket Marathon to welcome 8,000+ runners for 2018 event
Laguna Phuket Marathon to welcome 8,000+ runners for 2018 event
MARATHON: South East Asia’s Leading Destination Marathon, the award-winning Laguna Phuket Marathon, will take place at the Laguna Phuket resort complex on Bang Tao Beach on June 9-10, 2018.
Kid’s cricket catches on
Kid’s cricket catches on
CRICKET: After a brief period in the wilderness, kid’s cricket on Phuket is undergoing a resurgence thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated parents and several expat players with coaching backgrounds, who are gladly giving their time so that enthusiastic youngsters can experience the sport.
MGC-Asia launches B400mn mega ‘Autoplex’
MGC-Asia launches B400mn mega ‘Autoplex’
SONGKHLA: After expanding its luxury lifestyle market presence with the launch of the “MGC-Asia Autoplex Phuket” on the bypass road in February last year, Master Group Corporation (Asia) Co Ltd (MGC-Asia) last Friday (Jan 26) offi­cially launched its new showroom and mega-sized service centre “MGC-Asia Autoplex Hat Yai”.
Phuket hosts Thai, Indian navy emergency exercises
Phuket hosts Thai, Indian navy emergency exercises
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command carried out a series of emergency exercises with their counterparts from the Indian Navy off Cape Panwa yesterday (Jan 29), including an armed boarding sortie and a sea rescue.
Danny Glass handed down suspended sentence, B15,000 fine
Danny Glass handed down suspended sentence, B15,000 fine
PHUKET: A member of the Phuket Public Prosecutor’s office has today (Jan 30) confirmed to The Phuket News that British national Danny Glass has been handed an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and fined B15,000 for the death of his girlfriend following a motorbike accident on May 8 last year.
Phuket plans to tackle drug use among youths, prostitution
Phuket plans to tackle drug use among youths, prostitution
PHUKET: Officials at Phuket Provincial Hall are setting in motion plans to tackle rising concerns over increasing drug use by teens across the island, and have tabled the idea of taking steps to “prevent and combat prostitution”.