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Experts at Phuket business event to explore plans for Thailand’s Kra Isthmus canal
Experts at Phuket business event to explore plans for Thailand’s Kra Isthmus canal
PHUKET: The British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (BCCT) will hold a special Phuket Business Dinner event at the Amari Phuket resort south of Patong on Feb 1 with expert speakers explaining the current status of – and future plans for – Thailand’s Kra Isthmus Project.
AirAsia launches Macau-Phuket direct daily flights
AirAsia launches Macau-Phuket direct daily flights
PHUKET: AirAsia’s inaugural direct flight from Macau landed in Phuket yesterday (Jan 8), bringing 171 passengers who are heralded to be the first of some 70,000 passengers to use the service a year.
Phuket shines at Christofle Yacht Style Awards
Phuket shines at Christofle Yacht Style Awards
PHUKET: A host of Phuket entries were bestowed regional titles at the inaugural Christofle Yacht Style Awards 2018, held as part of the four-day Phuket RendezVous, which concluded at Royal Phuket Marina yesterday (Jan 7).
Three charged for death of Japanese tourist slashed by dive boat propeller
Three charged for death of Japanese tourist slashed by dive boat propeller
PHUKET: Three people have been charged for the death of a Japanese tourist who was struck by a tour boat propeller during her first-ever dive at Koh Tachai in the Similan Islands National Park last Thursday (Jan 4).
Asia Pop 40 counts down the top songs of 2017 on Phuket’s Live 89.5
Asia Pop 40 counts down the top songs of 2017 on Phuket’s Live 89.5
Throughout January, the region’s first and only syndicated radio chart countdown program, Asia Pop 40, will once again count down the most popular 140 songs from 2017, over four weekly episodes.
Phuket Opinion: Slippery road ahead
Phuket Opinion: Slippery road ahead
PHUKET: The results of The Phuket News poll this week heralded much support for Thailand to recognise driver’s licences issued by foreign countries, either in full or even in part for limited periods only
Samkong Underpass in Phuket showcased as an example of ombudman's work
Samkong Underpass in Phuket showcased as an example of ombudman's work
PHUKET: High-ranking representatives of the Office of the Ombudsman of Thailand visited Phuket yesterday (Jan 5) to inspect Samkong Underpass and present this project as an example of complaint management to Chris Field, Second Vice-President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).
Renovation planned for Standard Chartered Bank House in Phuket
Renovation planned for Standard Chartered Bank House in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are seeking funds to give a new lease of life to the century-old Sino-Portuguese house on Damrong Rd where Standard Chartered Bank managers lived in times past.
Phuket Regional Blood Centre call for donations of blood type ‘A’
Phuket Regional Blood Centre call for donations of blood type ‘A’
PHUKET: A lack of supply in blood type ‘A’ has left the Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) no option than to call for those with the said blood type to donate either via themselves or at Vichara Phuket Hospital.
Royal Thai Navy host marine conservation activities in Phuket
Royal Thai Navy host marine conservation activities in Phuket
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command yesterday (Jan 4) held a marine conservation awareness day where there was a sea turtle release, beach cleanup and exhibition about marine life at their headquarters in Cape Panwa, in honour of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana.
Phuket villa property market strong in mid-range, high-end takes a hit
Phuket villa property market strong in mid-range, high-end takes a hit
PHUKET: The main villa property market in Phuket is going from strength to strength, but the outlook for high-end villas on the island is not so bright, reports Nattha Kahapana, Executive Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket.
21st The Bay Regatta to take place Jan 31-Feb 4
21st The Bay Regatta to take place Jan 31-Feb 4
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.
Four Phuket teens arrested for violent New Year attack
Four Phuket teens arrested for violent New Year attack
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that four teenagers who are part of a gang wanted in connection with a violent attack on a member of the public on New Years Day surrendered to police yesterday and have been charged with causing bodily or mental harm.
Phuket closes New Year Seven Days of Danger with two dead, 46 injured
Phuket closes New Year Seven Days of Danger with two dead, 46 injured
PHUKET: Phuket has closed out the Seven Days of Danger New Year road-safety campaign with two people killed and 46 injured in 46 accidents, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 4).
Entries now open for Top of the Gulf Regatta
Entries now open for Top of the Gulf Regatta
SAILING: The Notice of Race (NOR) has been published for the 14th Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina and entries are now being taken.
No Phuket road-accident deaths on sixth day of danger
No Phuket road-accident deaths on sixth day of danger
PHUKET: Phuket recorded zero deaths for the sixth day of Seven Days of Danger New Year road-safety campaign, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 3).
Thailand should recognise tourists’ driver’s licences, says poll
Thailand should recognise tourists’ driver’s licences, says poll
PHUKET: A whopping 78% of respondents to an online poll have called for police and other officials who assist in enforcing traffic laws to recognise tourists’ driver’s licenses issued in their home countries.
Phuket Governor leads New Year blessing ceremony with 299 monks
Phuket Governor leads New Year blessing ceremony with 299 monks
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong led 500 people in joining a merit-making ceremony with 299 monks at Saphan Hin yesterday morning (Jan 1).
Phuket survives New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day with no road-accident deaths
Phuket survives New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day with no road-accident deaths
PHUKET: Phuket recorded zero deaths for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 2).
Russian tourists survive serious motorbike accident
Russian tourists survive serious motorbike accident
PHUKET: Officials today (Jan 1) paid a visit to two Russian tourists still recovering in hospital, one still in intensive care with spinal injuries, after a motorbike accident on Sunday (Dec 31)*.