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Step back in time: Patong residents commemorate King Bhumibol visit
Step back in time: Patong residents commemorate King Bhumibol visit
Hidden away at the bottom of the hills at the back of Patong is a treasure of Phuket’s past that most people are simply unaware of. Traffic descends Patong Hill all day, every day, and those looking for a shortcut to the area behind the main roads that run north-south through the town turn left at Wat Patong and continue along the small road that meanders its way to Nanai Rd, and further on to join Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd.
Countdown on to 2020 ACST Phuket Cricket Week
Countdown on to 2020 ACST Phuket Cricket Week
CRICKET: The annual Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST) Phuket Cricket Week will soon be upon us, to be staged at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) on Thursday April 9.
Police to investigate alleged toddler mistreatment at Phuket nursery
Police to investigate alleged toddler mistreatment at Phuket nursery
PHUKET: Wichit Police recorded a Phuket woman’s complaint regarding alleged abuse of her 15-month-old daughter at a local nursery. Yet it took the mother a visit to the Damrongdhama Centre (Ombudsman’s Office) to get the complaint registered by the police.
Coronavirus shines spotlight on US economic inequality
Coronavirus shines spotlight on US economic inequality
WORLD: The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the global economy, but in the United States it has thrown into sharp relief the depth of inequality and the sheer number of people living on the edge in the world’s largest economy.
Sunday by the Blue Tree Lagoon
Sunday by the Blue Tree Lagoon
It goes without saying that the brunch scene in Phuket is over-competitive with a plethora of offerings available every Sunday at various hotels, restaurants and beach clubs. It’s always a big challenge for a new venue to join the game, and thus personally I’m always intrigued to see what a newcomer has on offer to stand out and get the discerning public excited.
‘Up there Cazaly!’ The 2020 AFL season is upon us
‘Up there Cazaly!’ The 2020 AFL season is upon us
AFL: There is so much to look forward to as the 2020 Australian Football League (AFL) Premiership season kicks off this coming Thursday (Mar 19) when Richmond entertain Carlton at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Taking the domestic route
Taking the domestic route
PHUKET: New Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office Director of Napasorn Kakai says that the TAT will be targeting domestic tourism to help ease the economic pain being inflicted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Phuket Opinion: Sensing the fear
Phuket Opinion: Sensing the fear
PHUKET: The big question on everyone’s lips right now is, ‘Where do we go from here?’ Plunges in share prices on Feb 24 and again on Feb 26 amid coronavirus fears followed by the ‘Black Friday’ hammer blow by oil prices on Mar 6 has seen total market capitalisation on the Thai stock exchange lose B3.25 trillion since the beginning of the year.
F1 cancels Vietnam, Bahrain in coronavirus pandemic
F1 cancels Vietnam, Bahrain in coronavirus pandemic
FORMULA ONE: Next weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix and April’s inaugural Vietnamese Grand Prix have been postponed off the back of coronavirus fears.
Phuket Town school fire causes B500k in damage
Phuket Town school fire causes B500k in damage
PHUKET: No people were injured in a fire that broke out at Piboonsawasdee Municipal School in Phuket Town today (Mar 14), police have confirmed. Yet the blaze caused an estimated B500,000 in damage.
Local online virus tracker a big hit
Local online virus tracker a big hit
BANGKOK: Local technological innovations are helping with the fight against Covid-19 and also fake news surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
Man suffers broken leg as car rams street vendor’s motorbike
Man suffers broken leg as car rams street vendor’s motorbike
PHUKET: A 28-year-old Thai man suffered broken leg after a Toyota saloon car ploughed into parked vehicles and hit a motorcycle of a street vendor he was buying drinks from. The accident happened on Soi Phisai Sapphakit in Phuket Town last Wednesday (Mar 11).
Are Manchester United finally on their way back to the top?
Are Manchester United finally on their way back to the top?
FOOTBALL: Manchester United have had a rocky ride under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but there are signs that they could finally be turning the corner after completing a memorable league double over Manchester City.
Unleashed: Benefits of being in the doghouse
Unleashed: Benefits of being in the doghouse
Let’s start with a key disclaimer: I’m a fan of crate training. I find it an invaluable tool as part of a balanced training programme. Oh and incidentally, despite what you’ve read, been told, or possibly think – dogs do like crates.
Wreaths laid for Phuket’s heroines
Wreaths laid for Phuket’s heroines
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday morning (Mar 13) led a wreath-laying and praising ceremony in honour of Phuket’s two heroines at the Heroines Monument in Thalang.
No, coronavirus isn’t the same as the flu
No, coronavirus isn’t the same as the flu
Aches and pains, sore throat, fever – although they may feel similar to those suffering from their symptoms, the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu, experts have stressed.
Phuket officials check sanitation measures at Rassada Pier
Phuket officials check sanitation measures at Rassada Pier
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana led an inspection of Rassada Pier, the main terminal for tourists visiting nearby islands by boat, to highlight sanitation measures in place.
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok and Koh Siray
Electricity outage to hit Pa Klok and Koh Siray
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Klok and Koh Siray on Tuesday (Mar 17) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Tourism Ministry hopes for post-virus tourist bounce
Tourism Ministry hopes for post-virus tourist bounce
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is expecting 36.9 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand this year if the Covid-19 outbreak grinds to a halt by next month.
Slew of major Phuket events fall victim to COVID-19
Slew of major Phuket events fall victim to COVID-19
PHUKET: Key tourism figures this week supported moves to cancel or postpone mass-gathering events across the island to help stave off the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.