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The 112th Wat Chalong Fair is now on
The 112th Wat Chalong Fair is now on
PHUKET: The island’s largest annual temple fair at Wat Chalong is now on and will see the usual celebration of colours, sounds, foods, cultural performances and people.
Hooters National 100.000THB Wing Eating Contest
Hooters National 100.000THB Wing Eating Contest
Hooters THB 100,000 wing-eating crown heats up! The next qualifying round of Hooters National Wing Eating Contest takes place at Hooters Phuket on Tuesday, Feb 4. Simply pre-register https://www.eventpop.me/e/7989 or register at the event during 7.00pm to 8.00pm at the event, for a chance to compete in this exciting contest. The rules are simple: wing lovers can register in advance or on arrival of the set date, for 299 THB and the contest will be judged by a panel of Hooters Girls. The challenge is to devour 20 breaded chicken wings in the fastest time. Only the first 100 to sign up online or in person will compete from 8-9:30 pm. The top 20 fastest eaters will be selected for the Grand Final event to be held at Hooters Pattaya on July 3rd, 2020. The wing contest's next selection rounds will happen at Hooters Sukhumvit Soi 15 on Mar. 6, Hooters Samui on Apr. 3, Hooters Pattaya on May 15 and Hooters Silom on June 5.
All arrivals from China now screened at Phuket airport
All arrivals from China now screened at Phuket airport
PHUKET: All passengers arriving in Phuket on direct flights from China are now being screened for elevated body temperatures in the hope of preventing the Wuhan coronavirus from spreading to Phuket, the Health Control Division at Phuket International Airport has confirmed.
Head of Refectory and Assistant Sports Administrator
Head of Refectory and Assistant Sports Administrator
C130 aircraft on standby for Wuhan evacuation
C130 aircraft on standby for Wuhan evacuation
THAILAND: Up to four C130 planes with medic teams have been put on standby in case Thailand decides to airlift its citizens from Wuhan as the coronavirus outbreak worsened in China.
Tourism Authority of Thailand rethinks strategy as 2020 doubts grow
Tourism Authority of Thailand rethinks strategy as 2020 doubts grow
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised its 2020 strategy, aiming to piggyback on local operators to survive the economic slowdown and intense competition.
Thailand’s Pavit raises bar with 7th title
Thailand’s Pavit raises bar with 7th title
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert made history when he clinched the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship with a two-shot victory courtesy of a four-under-par 67 in the final round yesterday (Jan 26).
China virus toll spikes despite massive lockdown, 80 confirmed dead
China virus toll spikes despite massive lockdown, 80 confirmed dead
WORLD: The toll from China’s viral epidemic spiked today (Jan 27) to 80 dead with hundreds of new infections despite unprecedented quarantines and travel lockdowns, as foreign governments scrambled to help their trapped citizens.
Liverpool held at Shrewsbury as Man Utd, Man City cruise in FA Cup
Liverpool held at Shrewsbury as Man Utd, Man City cruise in FA Cup
Football: Liverpool let a 2-0 lead slip as League One Shrewsbury earned a FA Cup fourth round replay at Anfield thanks to a 2-2 draw, whilst Manchester United and Manchester City cruised into the fifth round yesterday (Jan 26).
Power outage to hit Mai Khao
Power outage to hit Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Mai Khao on Thursday (Jan 30) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
BASKETBALL: NBA legend Kobe Bryant died yesterday (Jan 26) when a helicopter he was travelling in crashed and burst into flames in foggy conditions in suburban Los Angeles, leaving nine people dead, US media has reported.
Kunlavut’s brave run comes to end as teenager falls to Nishimoto
Kunlavut’s brave run comes to end as teenager falls to Nishimoto
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn put on a brave effort but experience proved crucial as Kenta Nishimoto secured his place in the men’s singles final of the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters at Indoor Stadium Hua Mark yesterday (Jan 25).
Death toll hits 56 as Xi declares virus a ‘grave’ threat
Death toll hits 56 as Xi declares virus a ‘grave’ threat
WORLD: China today (Jan 26) expanded drastic travel restrictions to contain a viral contagion that President Xi Jinping said posed a “grave” threat, as the death toll reached 56 and Shanghai reported its first fatality.
New ya ba 'brand' detected in North
New ya ba 'brand' detected in North
CHIANG RAI: Authorities say a new drug production gang may be emerging along the country’s northern border, following the seizure of 1.7 million methamphetamine pills.
Phuket Property Guide: When buying off-plan, goes off
Phuket Property Guide: When buying off-plan, goes off
Our previous installment on buying condos off-plan focused on the benefits you can reap by being an early bird, snapping up the prime units before anyone else. Of course any property investment carries some level of risk, and it is important understand the potential downside to an off-plan purchase.
New Zealand, Fiji, England command sevens attention
New Zealand, Fiji, England command sevens attention
RUGBY SEVENS: New Zealand, Fiji and England emerged as the unbeaten sides in the new cut-throat version of the World Rugby Sevens series in Hamilton yesterday (Jan 25).
Australia Day 2020: Message from the Ambassador
Australia Day 2020: Message from the Ambassador
Today, all Australians celebrate their national holiday, Australia Day. To mark the occasion, Australian Ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon PSM has provided a special message to all Aussies with a special connection to Phuket.
BISP’s Ig rises to the top in Bangkok
BISP’s Ig rises to the top in Bangkok
TENNIS: Phuket’s homegrown tennis talent, Tarita (Ig) Hongsyok, has won her first National Masters title with a straight-sets victory in the U10 Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand season-closing Masters.
Phuket Opinion: The necessity of want
Phuket Opinion: The necessity of want
PHUKET: The message from respected architect Bill Bensley at the Thailand Tourism Forum this week, known simply by its moniker TTF 2020, was plain: Thailand’s tourism industry stands on the brink of disaster if it continues along its destructive path of unsustainable growth and can only be saved if it learns from nature.
Anti-drugs chief apologises for selling car with ya ba inside
Anti-drugs chief apologises for selling car with ya ba inside
THAILAND: The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has apologised to the winner of a car that the agency auctioned off after almost a hundred thousand speed pills were found in its rear bumper.