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50,000 migrant workers in Phuket waiting for registration renewal: Governor
50,000 migrant workers in Phuket waiting for registration renewal: Governor
PHUKET: More than 60,000 workers from Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos have been legally registered in Phuket, but a further 50,000 are still waiting for their renewal applications to be processed, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has revealed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hunting Thai 'Jack the Ripper'! Smuggling 95 tortoises? Legalising kratom? || December 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hunting Thai 'Jack the Ripper'! Smuggling 95 tortoises? Legalising kratom? || December 17
PHUKET XTRA - December 17 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Hunting Thai 'Jack the Ripper'|:| Thai massage recognised by Unesco |:| Couple tries smuggling 95 tortoises |:| Kratom-medicine to be legalised? |:| Phuket readies for New Year road safety Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Blue Tree DJ Beach Party
Blue Tree DJ Beach Party
Get ready to dance the night away at the Blue Tree Lagoon Beach on December 21 during our first ever Blue Tree DJ Beach Party! Bring your friends and get ready to spend an amazing night dancing to the hottest tunes at the Blue Tree Lagoon Beach. The fun starts at 6:00pm until late. Take a break from dancing and belly up to the Blue Tree Lagoon Beach Bar where you can enjoy refreshments & an array of beverages! Mark December 21st on your calendar! EVENT LINE UPHip Hop and R&B tunes with Possible Chaos BandFire show on the beachDJ Jeano DJ SongkranDJ David feat Darin FoxDJ Phoenyx Novelle feat D'Ray on drumsDJ Nicola Vega FREE ENTRY!!! VIP & Table Bookings Please e-mail fbreservations@bluetree.fun or call +66 (0) 76 602 435 Ext. 4002 Dress Code : Colourful
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS IN THAILAND | CHRISTMAS DINNER
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS IN THAILAND | CHRISTMAS DINNER
TREE HOUSE FOOD & FRIENDS CULINARY SERIES: “A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS IN THAILAND” CHRISTMAS DINNER | From 7PM at TREE HOUSE RESTAURANT | LIMITED SEATS Experience the true spirit of TREE HOUSE and expand your horizons with a Christmas Dinner centered on the sustainable practice of foraging, while celebrating this festive time of the year again! DINNER PACKAGE: THB 1,900 ++ per person. For more visit facebook.com/TreeHousePhuket
BOXING DAY BRUNCH
BOXING DAY BRUNCH
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT PHUKET’S NEWEST HOTSPOT - TREE HOUSE PHUKET: BOXING DAY BRUNCH The festive season begins at Tree House. Dine on a very special holiday menu from our culinary team featuring the season’s favorites & classic Christmas dishes!  From THB 2,200 ++ per person - Rider access to Blue Tree Lagoon is included into the brunch ticket. For more visit facebook.com/TreeHousePhuket 
Andara founder Allan Zeman launches golf resort in Phang Nga
Andara founder Allan Zeman launches golf resort in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Allan Zeman, the Hong Kong property mogul who brought to Phuket the upscale Andara resort, has joined with another Hong Kong property heavyweight, Pacific Century Premium Developments Ltd (PCPD), to launch the first phase of a high-end villa resort encompassing the Thai Muang Golf Course.
Phuket readies for seven days of New Year ‘intensive traffic control’
Phuket readies for seven days of New Year ‘intensive traffic control’
PHUKET: With only 10 more days to go until the annual “seven days of danger” road-safety campaign for the New Year holidays begins, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan yesterday (Dec 16) held a video conference with provincial governors around the country to make clear what is to be done to reduce the number of deaths and injuries during one of the most dangerous periods on Thai roads throughout the year.
Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in Champions League last 16 clash, Manchester City draw Real
Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in Champions League last 16 clash, Manchester City draw Real
FOOTBALL: Holders Liverpool will return to the scene of last season's Champions League triumph after they were drawn against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the competition yesterday (Dec 16) and Manchester City face 13-time winners Real Madrid.
PIWC Annual Fundraiser 2020
PIWC Annual Fundraiser 2020
Phuket International Women’s Club (PIWC) Annual Fundraiser is set to be a wild night of Mardi Gras dining, dancing and revelry. The gala will be held at the Firefly Restaurant at the Pavilions Resort on Saturday, February 29 starting at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets at 2500 baht per person for welcome drink, full buffet dinner, silent auction and dancing, contact info@piwc-phuket.com or www.thephuketnews.com/Phuket-ticket-master.php. Alternatively, for more information, go to the PIWC website at www.PIWC-Phuket.com
Not enough tourists for Koh Samui hotels
Not enough tourists for Koh Samui hotels
SURAT THANI: Hoteliers in Koh Samui are suffering from oversupply, dragging down the occupancy rate.
Kantaphon, Panipak best of the lot
Kantaphon, Panipak best of the lot
THAILAND: Badminton star Kantaphon Wangcharoen and taekwondo fighter Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) yesterday (Dec 16).
Boeing says to halt 737 MAX production next month
Boeing says to halt 737 MAX production next month
Boeing said Monday it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft's return to the skies after two crashes.
Phuket police hunt Florida man, fled custody in handcuffs
Phuket police hunt Florida man, fled custody in handcuffs
PHUKET: Police are searching for an American man who escaped custody at Chalong Police Station this afternoon while still in handcuffs.
Family members of missing kayak couple give DNA samples to police
Family members of missing kayak couple give DNA samples to police
PHUKET: Family members of the couple who disappeared on a kayak off Yanui Beach more than a week ago provided DNA samples to police today (Dec 16) to add to the official missing persons reports.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Safety drill turns deadly! Teen hitman? Protest returns to BKK! || December 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Safety drill turns deadly! Teen hitman? Protest returns to BKK! || December 16
PHUKET XTRA - December 16 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Search fails to find missing couple |:| Safety drill causes real death! |:| Bangkok protest ruffles feathers |:| Teen accused of being hitman |:| Woman seeks mystery rescuer! |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Condo for Sale at Mai Khao
Condo for Sale at Mai Khao
Great investment apartment for sale directly from the owner. Fully operational Condo/Hotel with rental management. One bedroom apt 36 sq.m. Furniture package included no additional costs! 450m to Mai Khao beach 06 2242 4661 bridgette@boxdroponline.com
Porto de Phuket breezes into town offering something for everyone
Porto de Phuket breezes into town offering something for everyone
PHUKET: Situated in trendy Choeng Thale close to the Laguna zone and Surin beach, the new outdoor lifestyle and retail complex Porto de Phuket offers an exciting, engaging and fresh shopping, dining and leisure experience.
Tributes flow for Canadian tourist killed in motorbike collision with Phuket tuk-tuk
Tributes flow for Canadian tourist killed in motorbike collision with Phuket tuk-tuk
PHUKET: Tributes have flowed online for 35-year-old Canadian tourist Sean Cundell of Ottawa after he died in a motorbike collision with a tuk-tuk in Chalong last week.
India Beats South Africa: Test Series Highlights
India Beats South Africa: Test Series Highlights
During the first Test, the rivalry between the two national teams was incredibly intense and pleasant to the eye. On its fifth day, Mohammed Shami Ahmed impressed the wide audience, as he managed to pick up a fifth five-wicket haul, leading his teammates to a well-deserved victory. In the match, the home team beat South Africa, prevailing by over two hundred runs. In case you have missed the game, remember to keep track of the groundbreaking cricket news and analysis. Let’s now take a look at the latest features in cricket from the exciting match. 1. Shami Picked Up Five Wickets In Vizag, the cricketer was determined to do his best, and the second session proved his mastery. Even though the rival players Dane Piedt (56) and Senuran Muthusamy were still resolute to secure victory, their efforts fell short, as the 91-run collaboration failed to save the Test for the South Africa squad. Shami, on the other hand, finished with five for 35 while his teammate Ravindra Jadeja bagged four for 87. This ensured a spectacular win for India. 2. Shami and Biryani Make For a Fiery Combination Although the bowler had emerged from the first innings wicket-less, he managed to come back with a vengeance on Sunday. After the first phase, his squadmate, Rohit Sharma, who scored hundreds in both sessions, shared the key to Shami’s success. Giving his comments to the media, he said, “we all know what Shami can do when he is fresh and a bit of biryani.” The wording made the audience roll with laughter, but the words proved prophetic. Shami came back strongly, delivering blows to South Africa’s batting line-up. He managed to clean up Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma, and Quinton de Kock, leaving the rivals at 60 for five before lunch. Afterward, certain resistance was provided by the rivals’ lower order, but this was to no avail. Dane Piedt even managed to knock 56 out of 107 balls before the incredible breakthrough from the home team, and he secured 91 runs for the ninth wicket. This only delayed the inevitable defeat. After his return to the pitch, the bowler was laser-focused with the first ball, touching the inside edge of Piedt’s bat before sending it right onto the stumps. Later, picking up his fifth haul of five wickets, he helped his team emerge victoriously. During the process, a stump got broken in half, and Shami posed with it for a photo posted on the team’s Instagram. 3. South Africa was Beaten by 203 Runs The victory over the visitors extended India’s lead. Following the success, the cricket team is now leading the three-match series 1:0. Overall, Shami and the squad have scored 160 points in the tournament. At the moment, they are confidently leading the rest of the pack. Reflections on the Match During the presentation after the crucial match, the famed Virat Kohli conceded that competition was generally difficult for the opponents, as the team had played during the first three days, and the loss of the first session was no significant obstacle. The weather, however, made the game difficult. He also praised Mayank, Rohit, and Pujara for their brilliant performance, and mentioned the importance of brilliant fast bowlers, such as Jaddu and Ash. The captain of the defeated team, Faf du Plessis, could not help acknowledging the opponents’ impressive performance in the first session, agreeing that the second innings was challenging. As he explained, he had though his players were competing well until the very moment when Shami started demonstrating his excellence, making victory impossible.
Officials tackle untreated wastewater pouring into Ao Yon bay
Officials tackle untreated wastewater pouring into Ao Yon bay
PHUKET: Public health officials at Wichit Municipality say they will submit a request for the budget to improve the network of public drains at Cape Panwa after water exiting a drain earlier this month was found to be releasing foul-stenched wastewater into Ao Yon bay.