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New Years Eve Dinner & Party @ Friendship Beach Resort
New Years Eve Dinner & Party @ Friendship Beach Resort
Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort Welcomes you to join us for our New Years Eve Dinner Party & Celebration. Featuring : Great Fireworks, Live D.J., Fire Show, Welcome Drink. International Appetizer, Salad, B.B.Q. and Dessert Buffet with choice of Main Courses - Filet of Beef w/Cognac Pepper Cream, Grilled Salmon & Prawns with Citrus Caper Beurre Blanc or Crispy Duck Leg with Orange Jus & Aromatics. Adults THB1,300++ Children under 12 yrs.THB 400++ For Bookings call (66) 89 728 5304 or (66) 84 689 4566 or email to chef@friendshipbeach.com **ALCOHOL MAYBE A HEALTH HAZARD**
Liverpool spark Anfield party to join Spurs at top of Premier League
Liverpool spark Anfield party to join Spurs at top of Premier League
FOOTBALL: Liverpool outclassed Wolves in front of their own fans yesterday (Dec 6), joining Tottenham at the top of the Premier League table after another episode of the Son Heung-min and Harry Kane show.
From last to first, Perez finally wins in Sakhir thriller
From last to first, Perez finally wins in Sakhir thriller
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Perez has come from last to first for a sensational comeback win and maiden Formula 1 victory at the Sakhir Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 6) after a Mercedes pit stop blunder cost it a comfortable one-two finish.
Anutin promises ‘no lockdown’
Anutin promises ‘no lockdown’
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Dec 6) COVID-19 infections among Thais returning from the Myanmar border town of Tachileik would not cause a second wave of the new coronavirus in Thailand, nor result in another lockdown.
New Year countdowns given government OK
New Year countdowns given government OK
THAILAND: Despite three cases of local transmission, New Year countdown activities can be held as long as they take place under health safety standards, says Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit, head of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) panel on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Two killed, 5 injured in Udon knife attacks
Two killed, 5 injured in Udon knife attacks
UDON THANI: A slaughterhouse worker, believed to be high on drugs, killed two girls and wounded four women and a 13-year-old boy in a series of horrific knife attacks in Udon Thani town on Saturday, according to media reports.
Laguna Phuket Marathon holds strong
Laguna Phuket Marathon holds strong
PHUKET: An 8,000 strong field turned out to Run Paradise in Phuket this weekend at the 15th Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon. Held yesterday and today (Dec 5-6), the new normal edition combined stringent safety and hygiene measures with a scenic course which took Thai and expat runners past local villages and the beaches of Nai Yang, Layan and Bang Tao.
Govt allays lockdown fears despite new infections in northern provinces
Govt allays lockdown fears despite new infections in northern provinces
BANGKOK: The tourism and hospitality sector in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai continues to be one of the hardest hit by the latest surge of COVID-19 cases, making the outlook for economic recovery more precarious and difficult.
Phuket royalists gather at Saphan Hin
Phuket royalists gather at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Hundreds of local residents gathered at Saphan Hin Park yesterday (Dec 5), the national day commemorating the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama 9), in a show of support to “protect the monarchy”.
Trust the process, says Lampard as Chelsea take Premier League top spot
Trust the process, says Lampard as Chelsea take Premier League top spot
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard believes there is even more to come from Chelsea after the Blues moved top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Leeds on the night 2,000 fans returned to Stamford Bridge.
A Merry Panto Christmas to you all!
A Merry Panto Christmas to you all!
In this stressful time of worldwide uncertainty, wondering what new and unexpected things are going to turn up next, isn’t it great to have something cheerful to look forward to? 
Ghosts Of War, a deft mix of war, horror
Ghosts Of War, a deft mix of war, horror
One of the hardest challenges that a director can take on is the decision to make a film that mixes genres together. Occasionally these films do work remarkably well but sadly for every film like Scary Movie there are a hundred of others so bad that they never even make it into cinemas. With that in mind there is a little wonder why so many people are a little sceptical about Ghosts Of War –a film that proudly mixes together the war and horror genres.
Bottas beats Russell to Sakhir pole
Bottas beats Russell to Sakhir pole
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas has pipped George Russell and Max Verstappen in a three-way fight for pole at the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Phuket Opinion: Chasing Myanmar
Phuket Opinion: Chasing Myanmar
PHUKET: The current push to hunt down Myanmar nationals suspected of bringing COVID-19 to Phuket screams loudly of the long-standing attitude officialdom has of Phuket’s legalised cheap labour.
Phuket, Krabi now listed on TAT-led inbound tourism campaign
Phuket, Krabi now listed on TAT-led inbound tourism campaign
PHUKET: Phuket and Krabi have finally been added to the national government’s campaigns to encourage tourists to come to Thailand to visit areas other than Bangkok.
Phuket employers asked to report recently arrived illegal migrant workers
Phuket employers asked to report recently arrived illegal migrant workers
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged employers of migrant workers on the island to report any migrant workers who are believed to have illegally entered Phuket as part of the island’s campaign targeting migrant workers for suspected COVID-19 infections.
Pickup truck hits power pole, causes power outage
Pickup truck hits power pole, causes power outage
PHUKET: A pickup truck hit a power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd northbound in Srisoonthorn this morning (Dec 5), causing a major power outage in the area.
Phuket honours King Bhumibol’s birthday
Phuket honours King Bhumibol’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew led a mass ceremony to honour the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great this morning (Dec 5), a day also long honoured in Thailand as Father’s Day.
SKÅL Bangkok President warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
SKÅL Bangkok President warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
BANGKOK: It is becoming increasingly evident that the damage being inflicted to Thailand’s massive travel and tourism industry is proving to be critical with deep long-lasting structural economic damage that is set to worsen rather than improve.
Thai Sikhs step up for Phuket’s hungry
Thai Sikhs step up for Phuket’s hungry
PHUKET: A delegation representing the Sikh community in Thailand yesterday donated two tons of rice to be distributed to families in Phuket suffering severe financial hardship during the ongoing economic crisis.