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A Wilde win for Europe; Nazim and Cao win for Asia
A Wilde win for Europe; Nazim and Cao win for Asia
FORMULA 4: The Formula 4 South East Asia 2017-18 Championship – fueled by Petron – supported the Asian Le Mans ‘12 Hours of Buriram’ event with a 100,000-strong grandstand on Thailand’s Children’s day.
The fun one: Racing, relaxation and parties all part of 21st The Bay Regatta
The fun one: Racing, relaxation and parties all part of 21st The Bay Regatta
SAILING: Over 40 sailing yachts and 250 competitors will arrive in Phuket next month, to join this year’s Bay Regatta being held from January 31-February 4.
Several injured as boat explodes at Viking Cave Koh Phi Phi
Several injured as boat explodes at Viking Cave Koh Phi Phi
PHUKET: Officials from the Hat Nopparat- Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park have confirmed that several people have sustained serious injuries when a boat exploded at Viking Cave at Phi Phi Island south of Phuket.
Phuket Opinion: Safety a priority, but for who?
Phuket Opinion: Safety a priority, but for who?
PHUKET: It’s a platitude we seem to hear endlessly repeated and with steadily increasing frequency as high season engulfs our “world-class tourist destination”. It emerges from the mouth of whoever is Phuket Governor at the time and echoed by high-ranking officials. Yes, we’re talking about that reassuring assertion that, “Tourist safety is a top priority”.
B800mn Phuket Rajabhakti Park revived as Royal National Park of Surin Beach
B800mn Phuket Rajabhakti Park revived as Royal National Park of Surin Beach
PHUKET: A plan to have an B800 million Rajabhakti Park at Surin Beach, which was scrapped almost one year ago and was to be replaced with a lesser-costing B12mn Surin Park, appear to have been revived by the Government now under the title ‘Royal National Park of Surin Beach’.
Thanyapura officially announces new ‘Thanyapura Relay Triathlon 2018’ event
Thanyapura officially announces new ‘Thanyapura Relay Triathlon 2018’ event
TRIATHLON: There is a new sport discipline that is quickly gaining worldwide popularity – both amongst competitors and spectators – and in the summer of 2017 the International Olympic Committee announced that the event would be included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. It is seen as the next innovation of the sport of triathlon – Triathlon Mixed Relays.
Korean man admits to running illegal Phuket tour company
Korean man admits to running illegal Phuket tour company
PHUKET: The Phuket Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has today (Jan 13) confirmed that a Korean man faces charges of running a tour company without the required licence, and that any work permits issued for the company will be revoked.
Three wide into the Chequered Flag at F4 SEA
Three wide into the Chequered Flag at F4 SEA
F4 SEA: The Formula 4 South East Asia Championship – fuelled by Petron – kicked off in a storm of action yesterday (Jan 12) with the first four races of the weekend at the Buriram United International Circuit.
Lane on Phuket airport main access road to close for five days
Lane on Phuket airport main access road to close for five days
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) office in Thalang has announced that a one-kilometre section of the southbound lane from Phuket International Airport will be closed for five days while workers install power pylons along the roadside.
Phuket digs deep to make Heroines Festival 2018 special
Phuket digs deep to make Heroines Festival 2018 special
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong inspected Phuket Historical Park in Thalang yesterday (Jan 11) ahead of key preparations that aim to have an actual floating market on a real canal as part of the upcoming Thao Thepkrassatri and Thao Srisoonthorn Festival to be held on March 3-17.
Revered figures asked for forgiveness before ‘improper’ temple statues removed
Revered figures asked for forgiveness before ‘improper’ temple statues removed
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Jan 11) held a ceremony at the auspicious time of 9:09am to mark the beginning of the removing or remodelling of 17 statues and other structures at Phra Nag Sang Temple in Thalang that have been deemed to be improper.
Phuket continues with ‘Keep Phuket Clean’ campaign
Phuket continues with ‘Keep Phuket Clean’ campaign
PHUKET: More than 500 officials, volunteers and local residents this week joined ‘Keep Phuket Clean by our Hands and Hearts’ campaigns, with the Phuket Governor urging Phuket to pay more attention to keeping Phuket this coming year.
F4 SEA gladiators descend upon Buriram
F4 SEA gladiators descend upon Buriram
F4 SEA: The New Year has dawned a fresh start for the F4 SEA – fuelled by PETRON – calendar. This event takes place on the second weekend of the year in Thailand’s premier motorsport playground, Buriram United International Circuit, supporting Asian Le Mans on Children’s Day.
Harbour Department orders life jacket standard improvement
Harbour Department orders life jacket standard improvement
PHUKET: The Harbour Department of Thailand has issued an order that all life jackets for boats should meet an approved quality of standard, and that any boats renewing their licences as from Jan 1 will have to replace their life jackets should they not meet the approved standard, the Chief of Marine Office Region 5 in Phuket Surat Sirisaiyat has confirmed.
Laguna Phuket celebrates Children’s Day with free kid-friendly event
Laguna Phuket celebrates Children’s Day with free kid-friendly event
Laguna Phuket will be hosting its 26th annual National Children’s Day Celebration this Saturday, January 13 from 8.30am to 12pm at the resort’s outdoor event venue “Laguna Grove” situated by the lagoon.
Police say American ‘poo-thrower’ only on sleeping pills, not sex drugs
Police say American ‘poo-thrower’ only on sleeping pills, not sex drugs
PHUKET: The New Yorker taken into custody for roaming the halls of Phuket International Airport naked, and for defecating in the hall and attempting to throw it at staff and other travellers, had “overdosed” on sleeping medication, not sex drugs, say police.
Phuket water shut-off to affect Rassada on Friday
Phuket water shut-off to affect Rassada on Friday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) yesterday (Jan 9) announced that the water supply will be shut-off in Rassada on Friday (Jan 12) as checks are carried out on a water pumping station.
China Boat Show eyes Phuket marine industry
China Boat Show eyes Phuket marine industry
PHUKET: Organisers of the China International Boat Show (CIBS) are targeting Phuket boat builders and other key players in the island’s marine industry to take part in the show, to be held in Shanghai on April 26-29, 2018.
Soi Dog founder questions report, calls for ‘refocussed’ government strategy
Soi Dog founder questions report, calls for ‘refocussed’ government strategy
PHUKET: John Dalley, Founder of the Soi Dog Foundation, has issued a statement questioning the veracity of a news report posted yesterday (Jan 8) and to clarify the world-renowned foundation’s position on the government’s current strategy on how to deal with stray dogs in public areas, including beaches.
Patong nightlife operators fear ‘return of bribes’
Patong nightlife operators fear ‘return of bribes’
PHUKET: The President of the Patong Entertainment Association (PEBA) has voiced his concern that nightlife operators will again be called on to pay bribes in order to take advantage of late trading, while supporting a call for venues operating in dedicated zones to be exempt from punishment under the alcohol-promotion laws.