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Phuket Chamber of Commerce wins ‘Best Chamber in Thailand’ for third consecutive year
Phuket Chamber of Commerce wins ‘Best Chamber in Thailand’ for third consecutive year
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) has been bestowed the accolade the best Thai chamber of commerce in the country for the third consecutive year.
Three dead, 500,000 evacuated as typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines
Three dead, 500,000 evacuated as typhoon Kammuri pounds Philippines
MANILA: Typhoon Kammuri has today pounded into the Philippines’ main island, killing at least three people and displacing half a million more. It has also forced closure of Manila’s main airport and caused postponement and rescheduling of several events at the SEA Games.
A serving heart: Reflections on Catholicism with Phuket’s Reverend Father John
A serving heart: Reflections on Catholicism with Phuket’s Reverend Father John
Helen Keller said, “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” Indeed, faith is a beam of light, leading one from darkness to brightness; faith is a beam of light, directing one from ignorance to wis­dom; faith is a beam of light, guiding one from church to heaven.
Customs officials destroy B1.9mn of pirate copyright goods
Customs officials destroy B1.9mn of pirate copyright goods
PHUKET: Pirate copyright goods valued at B1.9 million were destroyed by Customs officials today (Dec 3) as the campaign to crack down on fake goods continues throughout the country.
Grow Boating Networking Evening - January 2020
Grow Boating Networking Evening - January 2020
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for January 2020 will be held at Dock A Café, https://www.facebook.com/dockacafephuket in Phuket Boat Lagoon on Friday the 3rd of January 2020 from 5pm onward.  Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com The Grow Boating Networking Evening is organised by the Thai Yachting Business Association. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/491098897758155/ or our Website https://www.thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com/grow-boating-networking-evening
Boxers land in Manila planning a knockout five golds
Boxers land in Manila planning a knockout five golds
BOXING: The Thai boxing team arrived in Manila yesterday (Dec 2) brimming with confidence that they will take home five gold medals.
Messi wins sixth Ballon d'Or as Rapinoe takes women's prize
Messi wins sixth Ballon d'Or as Rapinoe takes women's prize
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi won a record sixth men's Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in Paris yesterday (Dec 2), while USA World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe claimed the women's prize.
War Elephants aim to trample Laos in final group match
War Elephants aim to trample Laos in final group match
FOOTBALL: Three-time men's football defending champions Thailand's quest for a place in the semi-finals of the 2019 SEA Games hinges on many factors, some of which are beyond their control.
Belgian fries on the rise in Southeast Asia
Belgian fries on the rise in Southeast Asia
Thailand imported a whopping 8,262 tons of Belgian frozen potatoes, fries and other potato-related prod­ucts last year, nearly doubling the amount it shipped in a decade ago, said the Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board and Belgian potato association Belgapom in a recent release.
Construction equipment warehouse goes up in flames
Construction equipment warehouse goes up in flames
PHUKET: Fire investigators have yet to determine what started a fire at a construction equipment warehouse located near the Tesco Lotus Extra store on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu late yesterday afternoon (Dec 2).
Electricity outage to hit Patong
Electricity outage to hit Patong
PHUKET: The national office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (Dec 4) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Rotary Christmas Party
Rotary Christmas Party
Join us for the Rotary Christmas Party at The Holiday Inn Patong Beach from 630pm. Free flow, full roast dinner and music. Members B1,600, guests B1,900. All profits go to RCoPB Charity. RSVP, by Dec 17, 2019, at rotarypatong.org
Prawit defends army spending
Prawit defends army spending
BANGKOK: The government and the Defence Ministry on Monday (Dec 2) came out in defence of off-budget money after it came under close scrutiny from Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
DNA blow ‘won’t derail Billy probe’
DNA blow ‘won’t derail Billy probe’
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says its probe into the alleged murder of Karen forest activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen will not be derailed after recent DNA tests on more bone fragments came up blank.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ride shut after passengers flung out of seats |:| December 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ride shut after passengers flung out of seats |:| December 2
PHUKET XTRA - December 2 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com #PVCPhuket || One Dead in Bypass Car Wreck|:| Bidding Begins on Phuket Tram |:| Theme Park Terror|:| Slippery Roads Sends Six to Hospital |:| 20 000 Baht Reward for Turtle Nests
Good wind, close racing on first day of Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Good wind, close racing on first day of Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: Good, steady wind and some very close racing helped get the 33rd edition of the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta off to an exciting start today (Dec 2).
Premier League online broadcast pirates fined B25mn, handed down suspended jail terms
Premier League online broadcast pirates fined B25mn, handed down suspended jail terms
BANGKOK: A British man and a Thai national have been ordered to pay over B25 million and have been handed down suspended prison sentences totalling three-and-a-half-years for illegally broadcasting Premier League games on the internet.
Phuket tour operators swing for Asean golfers
Phuket tour operators swing for Asean golfers
PHUKET: Representatives from 50 tour operating companies from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Phuket took part in the first round of the Asean Tourism Golf Tournament, held at the Phuket Country Club yesterday (Dec 1) to tee off a multi-stage competition and golf tourism road show to be held in three countries throughout next year.
Driver charged, in-car argument caused deadly accident, say police
Driver charged, in-car argument caused deadly accident, say police
PHUKET: The woman driving the Toyota Vios that overturned on the bypass road early yesterday morning – leading to her passenger being thrown out of the car as it rolled and later dying from head injuries – has been charged with reckless driving causing death.
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show combines business with sustainability
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show combines business with sustainability
PATTAYA: Four days of sunny weather greeted thousands of visitors to the 8th annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show where they enjoyed a diverse range of displays at the award-winning marina setting of Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Southeast Asia's largest marina.