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Princess to arrive for Thai Fight in Patong
Princess to arrive for Thai Fight in Patong
PHUKET: His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has designated Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya as his representative to hand prizes to the winners of the Thai Fight Thai Fest Patong 2019 to be held in Patong tomorrow (Dec 21).
Electricity outage to hit Cherng Talay
Electricity outage to hit Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay tomorrow (Dec 21) as work is carried out on installing new low-voltage cables.
Minister outlines plans for promotional campaign at walking street markets this weekend
Minister outlines plans for promotional campaign at walking street markets this weekend
PHUKET: Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Phaojinda conducted a video conference call with every provincial government yesterday (Dec 19) to outline plans to implement a special promotional campaign at walking street markets this weekend.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tunnel 2026? Pets at new Phuket mall? E-business tax for next year! || December 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tunnel 2026? Pets at new Phuket mall? E-business tax for next year! || December 20
PHUKET XTRA - December 20 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Patong Tunnel 2026! |:| E-business tax bill for next year |:| Trigger-happy soldiers 'to surrender' |:| Toon starts new charity run! |:| Search for missing couple, teen crewman continues Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2020 date confirmed
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2020 date confirmed
TRIATHLON: Asia’s premier destination resort, Laguna Phuket, has announced that the celebrated Laguna Phuket Triathlon’s 27th annual edition is to take place on Sunday 22 November 2020.
ULTIMATE ROOFTOP COUNTDOWN 2020
ULTIMATE ROOFTOP COUNTDOWN 2020
The most stunning fireworks in Phuket this New Year’s Eve at Swissotel Resort Phuket Patong. Join Ultimate Countdown 2020 Sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe and enjoy a free flow of drinks. Spend the last moment of 2019 and dance through the night while welcoming the new year in one of the most exciting Rooftop bars in Patong. Prices starting from THB 1,499 with FREE FLOW OF DRINKS until the countdown.
Australia Day Phuket Sundowners - Jan 2020
Australia Day Phuket Sundowners - Jan 2020
The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) and the Australian Consulate General Phuket, is delighted to invite you to join us for “Australia Day Phuket Sundowners” at SALA Phuket Resort, Mai Khao Beach, on Thursday 23 January 2020, from 18:00 -21:00. A celebration of all things Australian, join us for your favourite Australian food & beverages, and welcome in the New Year as the first business networking event of 2020.
Divers fail to find missing tour boat crewman, call in local fishing boats to help
Divers fail to find missing tour boat crewman, call in local fishing boats to help
PHUKET: The search for 18-year-old Kittipong “Boy” Samanbut, who fell overboard in the tour boat collision off Phuket’s east coast on Wednesday, has so far failed to find the missing crewman, search teams led by the Royal Thai Navy reported this morning (Dec 20).
State of emergency as bushfires rage in Australia
State of emergency as bushfires rage in Australia
AUSTRALIA: A state of emergency was declared in Australia's most populated region yesterday (Dec 19) as an unprecedented heatwave fanned out-of-control bushfires, destroying homes and smothering huge areas with a toxic smoke.
Youth Talent Competition 2020
Youth Talent Competition 2020
The 8th edition of PAPA's annual Youth Talent Competition will be held on Sunday the 2nd of February at the Blue Tree Phuket. Awesome cash prizes across 4 categories. Email: admin@phuketacademyofperformingarts.com for details on how to enter.
China cancels Sweden business trips after prize for dissident
China cancels Sweden business trips after prize for dissident
STOCKHOLM: China has called off two business delegation visits to Sweden, China's ambassador to Stockholm said on Thursday, after Culture Minister Amanda Lind defied a Chinese threat of "counter-measures" by presenting a rights prize to dissident Gui Minhai.
'Ripper' claims 'fit of rage' led to murder
'Ripper' claims 'fit of rage' led to murder
THAILAND: Police are not convinced serial killer Somkid Pumpuang did not plan to murder a 51-year-old Khon Kaen woman, after he confessed to the crime on Thursday.
FC Cologne scraps China football academy with former president citing human rights as reason
FC Cologne scraps China football academy with former president citing human rights as reason
FOOTBALL: German Bundesliga club FC Cologne has pulled out of a football academy in China, with one senior official saying 'human rights are massively disrespected' in the country.
Detry takes Phoenix course by storm, Settee in last chance saloon
Detry takes Phoenix course by storm, Settee in last chance saloon
GOLF: Belgium's Thomas Detry took the early honours by opening with an eight-under-par 63 to grab the first round lead at the season-ending Thailand Masters yesterday (Dec 19).
Theerathon and Kanchana honoured with Player of the Year awards
Theerathon and Kanchana honoured with Player of the Year awards
FOOTBALL: Yokohama F Marinos and Thailand left-back Theerathon Bunmathan won the Player of the Year honour at the FA Thailand Awards last night (Dec 19).
2 or 5 BR OCEAN FRONT CONDO
2 or 5 BR OCEAN FRONT CONDO
137-274 sqm (2 or 5 BR)/180 sqm terrace. 5 bath. Inside 5 stars hotel estate. New hotel projected 2022?. Foreign/Thai freehold. 18 or 28 M THB. Agents welcome. Contact: Khun Gim mob. +(66)859182238/waruneehangan@hotmail.com
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Same-sex marriage push! 3 Killed by MISTAKE? Fatal crash at sea! || December 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Same-sex marriage push! 3 Killed by MISTAKE? Fatal crash at sea! || December 19
PHUKET XTRA - December 19 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Parole board under fire after freeing serial killer |:| Broadening push for same-sex marriage |:| Killed by mistake, family wants justice |:| Gov't to appease fishermen |:| Search continues for missing crewman Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Search for missing kayak couple broadens
Search for missing kayak couple broadens
PHUKET: A further team was dispatched earlier today (Dec 19) as the search for the missing couple last seen kayaking on Dec 7 off Yanui beach continues and broadens into new areas.
Patong Tunnel hoped to open 2026, says EXAT Chief
Patong Tunnel hoped to open 2026, says EXAT Chief
PHUKET: Suchart Chonsakpipat, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), which is overseeing the project to construct the tunnel through Patong Hill, has revealed that – if all goes according to plan – construction of the long-awaited Patong Tunnel could commence as early as mid-2022.
Florida man ‘depressed and exhausted’, finally arrested in Rawai
Florida man ‘depressed and exhausted’, finally arrested in Rawai
PHUKET: The American man who fled police custody on foot while still handcuffed on Monday afternoon was finally found alive and well at about midday today (Dec 19) – and taken back into police custody.