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Banyan Tree Krabi to open Q2 2020
Banyan Tree Krabi to open Q2 2020
KRABI: The 72-unit Banyan Tree Krabi under construction north of Ao Nang is on schedule to open in the second quarter of next year, reports Bill Barnett, Managing Director of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Liverpool extend lead at the top as Manchester City slip up
Liverpool extend lead at the top as Manchester City slip up
FOOTBALL: Liverpool, Leicester and Tottenham were the big winners of the Premier League weekend as the only three sides in the top half to win. The biggest loser was Watford’s Quique Sanchez Flores who became the fourth manager to lose his job in the top flight this season after only 85 days in charge.
All girl power but no star power in Charlie’s Angels reboot
All girl power but no star power in Charlie’s Angels reboot
We were promised one of the biggest block­busters of the year, but what we got was a C-grade action flick that didn’t even register a blip at the box office. That really is the only kind way to describe the Charlie’s Angels reboot.
War Elephants keep semis hopes alive with win over Singapore
War Elephants keep semis hopes alive with win over Singapore
FOOTBALL: Three-time defending champions Thailand defeated Singapore 3-0 yesterday (Dec 1) in the men's football competition of the 2019 SEA Games to improve their chances of making it to the semi-finals.
The annual PIWC Christmas Lunch
The annual PIWC Christmas Lunch
The annual PIWC Christmas Lunch will be held Thursday 19th December. The Holiday Inn Patong is continuing its tradition & will be hosting at the Sea Breeze Cafe’. Registration: To commence promptly at 12 noon for a 12.30pm start to 3pm finish. Members: 850 Baht / Non-Members: 1000 Baht As numbers are limited, members and their guests will have first choice, so RSVP for “Members Only” will be between the 1st December to the 8th December. Non Members can RSVP after the 8th December. RSVP at shelpmitchell@gmail.com. For ladies north of the island, a minivan will be leaving from the carpark outside the rear entrance of Twai Restaurant at 11.15am, so please advise if you would like to reserve your seat at the time of your RSVP. The cost of the minivan will depend on numbers.
Thais open SEA Games account with three golds
Thais open SEA Games account with three golds
SEA GAMES: Thailand claimed their first three gold medals of the 30th SEA Games from men's mountain bike cross-country, men's floorball team event and women's water polo on Sunday (Dec 1).
The United World College Thailand (UWCT) Christmas Fair
The United World College Thailand (UWCT) Christmas Fair
The United World College Thailand (UWCT) Christmas Fair is back once more, being held again on the school grounds on Wednesday 4th December. It will be open to the public from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The 2019 UWCT Fair is open to the whole of Phuket, and they would like to invite the whole Community to come along and join in the festivities. This year UWCT will be celebrating in the theme of “The Season for Giving”. As a part of this the school has created “ A Wishing Tree” highlighting the profiles of children within 2 of the schools Service projects: The Banya Literacy Centre, and The Child Watch Phuket Association UWCT Students, Families and Friends are invited to select one child profile and donate towards their schooling, housing, and if they so choose offer a small toy. As little as 3000 baht can assist in funding a schooling per student, or assist in housing expenses. Like previous years, the fair will be filled with lots of Christmas fun and provide a prime opportunity for pre-Christmas gift sales! UWCT will again be hosting an Amazing Santa's grotto, for the annual Family Photo with Santa, Craft activities, lots of great gift stalls, traditional (and non-traditional) food and drinks, a bouncy castle and great family fun, games & activities for the whole family. Some of the Participating Vendors Include - Thanyapura, Lady Pie, Phuket Farmers Club, Steps with Thera, Island Gift, Reef Repair, Sea Bees, Toy House, Vegan Booty, YL Essential Oils, Lush, S.A.C Lab ( Art), Organic Phuket, Pullman, Bow ‘s Magic, Volcanic Art, The Bamboo Project, Blue Dragon.
Phuket light-rail bids set for mid-2020
Phuket light-rail bids set for mid-2020
PHUKET: Bidding for construction of the light-rail system in Phuket is likely to take place in the middle of next year, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).
New Years Eve. Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
New Years Eve. Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort Rawai welcomes you to our New Years Eve. Dinner Buffet & Celebration - Welcome Cocktail, Cabaret Show , Fire Show , Live D.J. , Great Fireworks Display . International Buffet with : Imported Beef Filet , Grilled Salmon , B.B.Q. Pork Ribs Roast Duck Curry , Prawn Cocktail , Stuffed Salmon Lox , and a large selection of Sides ,Salads & Desserts. Adults THB 2,100++ Kids under 12 yrs. THB 700++. For reservations call (66) 89 728 5304 or email to chef@friendshipbeach.com
Hamilton closes season in style
Hamilton closes season in style
FORMULA ONE: World champion Lewis Hamilton has dominated the final race of the 2019 season in Abu Dhabi to take his 11th win of the season.
Woman killed, thrown out of car overturned on bypass road
Woman killed, thrown out of car overturned on bypass road
PHUKET: A woman died after she was thrown out of a car while it overturned on the bypass road early this morning (Dec 1), while two women escaped serious injuries as the car they were travelling in slammed into a power pole in Srisoonthorn some 20 minutes later.
Comedy of errors: The fun and foibles of theatre
Comedy of errors: The fun and foibles of theatre
I’ve always liked this quote: “Theatre is serious fun.” I think it really captures the soul of why I love theatre so much. It takes serious, hard work to put on any kind of theatrical show, no matter how simple it is, but oh what fun we have!
REIC upbeat on impact of latest property tax perks
REIC upbeat on impact of latest property tax perks
BANGKOK: The recent property tax incentives are expected to help drain housing inventory by 2.4% in the final two months of the year, with the addition of 6,200 units being sold nationwide, says the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Turkish tourists injured in head-on collision
Turkish tourists injured in head-on collision
PHUKET: Five Turkish tourists were injured after a pickup truck slid out of control and slammed head-on into a passenger van on the east side of Patong Hill yesterday afternoon (Nov 30).
Fanatical Thai sports fans would cancel honeymoons, risk jobs to support their teams, reports survey
Fanatical Thai sports fans would cancel honeymoons, risk jobs to support their teams, reports survey
ALL THAI: Dedicated sports fans will seemingly cancel pretty much anything to ensure they can travel to watch their team or favourite sports star in action with Thais ranking in the top three globally according to a recent survey by Booking.com.
Phuket hotel occupancy rates rise, as room rates drop
Phuket hotel occupancy rates rise, as room rates drop
Tourism arrivals to Thailand, and occupancy rates in Phuket, both rose for the usually poor-performing month of October, but the increases came as room rates were slashed, pulling down the average daily rate by more than 5% year on year, reports tourism and hospitality market research consultants STR.
Indian football club the latest to be added to Manchester City led global empire
Indian football club the latest to be added to Manchester City led global empire
FOOTBALL: The owners of English Premier League champions Manchester City have made Mumbai City FC of India the eighth club in their global football empire.
Phuket Farmers Club: The fruitful network championing the island’s farm-to-table movement
Phuket Farmers Club: The fruitful network championing the island’s farm-to-table movement
Thailand is the fourth-highest pesticide consumer in the world, using herbicides like glyphosate, which is thought to be a carcinogen, and paraquat which is toxic to humans and animals. Then there's chlorpyrifos, which has been associated with developmental defects in children.
Phuket Opinion: Honesty dealt a crushing blow
Phuket Opinion: Honesty dealt a crushing blow
PHUKET: As the dust settled on the building collapse that killed seven workers and left two more in hospital last week, the Thai bureaucracy trundled out the same old incredibly insensitive mantra – the families will be compensated, as if that were the top priority when seven people are crushed to death by a slab of concrete.
Hamilton takes record-breaking pole in Abu Dhabi
Hamilton takes record-breaking pole in Abu Dhabi
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has broken the Abu Dhabi track records to claim his fifth pole position of 2019 in the final grand prix of the year.