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Phuket Sportfishing Tournament 2019
Phuket Sportfishing Tournament 2019
Registration 20 Nov 2019 Start: 3pm – 6pm at Rosis Bar and Restaurant Chalong Fishing Times: 21 Nov 8am – 7pm 22 Nov 8am – 7pm 23 Nov 8am – 6pm All Boats must return to Chalong pier and verify there arrival time with the marshal, hand over their catch in bags with the team number. Separate a potential Species winner of all eligible species. Any teams arriving late will not have any points counted for that day.
Marriott Resorts Southern Thailand Chef's Dinner
Marriott Resorts Southern Thailand Chef's Dinner
15 Nov 2019! We’re hosting an epic, one-night only culinary event as the head chefs and gourmet leaders at several Marriott Resorts in Southern Thailand craft their signature specials at the Pakarang Restaurant. A nine-course + premium beverages pairing at THB 2,500++ per guest.
Airbnb proposes ‘best practices principles’ for regulations on short-term rentals
Airbnb proposes ‘best practices principles’ for regulations on short-term rentals
BANGKOK: Airbnb has released its proposed regulatory principles for short-term accommodation to support the Thai government’s objectives of making Thailand the premier tourist destination in Asia and one of the top tourist destinations globally.
Is the customer always a ‘customer’?
Is the customer always a ‘customer’?
There is nothing wrong with the salesgirl. In fact she is cheery and accommodating. Nevertheless, she is driving me crazy.
Nadal returns to No. 1, Barty tops women's rankings
Nadal returns to No. 1, Barty tops women's rankings
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal's return to the world number one position for the eighth time in his career was confirmed when the ATP rankings were released on Monday (Oct 4), while Australia's Ashleigh Barty topped the women's rankings.
South Africans to put economic woes aside and honour Springboks
South Africans to put economic woes aside and honour Springboks
RUGBY: South Africans will put their economic woes to one side this week to come together and celebrate the Springboks' Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan with a series of parades around the country.
Three inmates, one of them American, shoot policeman and flee
Three inmates, one of them American, shoot policeman and flee
CHON BURI: Three drug inmates, one of them an American, shot and stabbed a police officer at the Provincial Court in Pattaya before fleeing in what appeared to be a getaway pickup truck yesterday (Nov 4).
Vietnam arrests eight over UK truck deaths
Vietnam arrests eight over UK truck deaths
HANOI: Vietnam has arrested eight more people in connection with the deaths of 39 people found in a truck in Britain who are believed to be Vietnamese, police said Monday (Nov 4).
Japanese tourist dies after pulled from water unconscious on Phi Phi snorkelling tour
Japanese tourist dies after pulled from water unconscious on Phi Phi snorkelling tour
PHUKET: A Japanese man died today (Nov 4) after being pulled from water unconscious during a snorkelling tour at Pileh Bay, the bay next to the world-famous, but now closed to tourists, Maya Bay.
Red Cross Fair returns rebranded, with B2.29mn townhouse as lucky draw top prize
Red Cross Fair returns rebranded, with B2.29mn townhouse as lucky draw top prize
PHUKET: The annual Red Cross Fair will return to Phuket during its regular window over the New Year holidays. The fair again has been rebranded, this year to be called the “Good Phuket Products Fair”, but the top prize in the popular lucky draw remains a B2.29 million townhouse in Thalang.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Billionaire trafficker arrested! Ex-pop singer confesses? Tham Luang cave now open! || November 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Billionaire trafficker arrested! Ex-pop singer confesses? Tham Luang cave now open! || November 4
PHUKET XTRA - November 4 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Billionaire Rohingya trafficker arrested! |:| Tham Luang cave sees 2,000 people on day 1 |:| Body of missing tourist found |:| Former pop singer admits to drug trafficking |:| Students, D-Day helps flood victims Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Malaysian company TA Global Berhad buys Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok for B2.35bn
Malaysian company TA Global Berhad buys Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok for B2.35bn
BANGKOK: JLL, the exclusive sales agent for Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, has confirmed that Malaysian-listed company TA Global Berhad acquired the hotel for B2.25 billion.
Grow Boating Networking Evening - December 2019
Grow Boating Networking Evening - December 2019
The Grow Boating Networking Evening for December 2019 will be held at The Speakeasy Yacht Club, at The Royal Phuket Marina on Friday the 6th of December 2019 from 5pm onward. We are very pleased to announce that the Thailand Yacht Show will be the drinks sponsor. See www.thailandyachtshow.com There will be a light buffet sponsored by The Speakeasy Yacht Club and special prices on your favourite beverages. 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. 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/
BISP students among ‘Top in Thailand’
BISP students among ‘Top in Thailand’
Six students from British Interna­tional School, Phuket (BISP) have made their school proud as they have managed to achieve the high­est country honour in their recent Cam­bridge examinations.
Students, D-Day step up with free electrical appliance repairs for Phuket flash flood victims
Students, D-Day step up with free electrical appliance repairs for Phuket flash flood victims
PHUKET: Students from Phuket Technology College and staff from power tool and building equipment retailer D-Day Group Co Ltd have launched a free repair service for residents in Chalong and Karon whose homes were damaged in the flash floods last Thursday (Oct 31).
Phuket teen warned after fake police chief uncle claim online
Phuket teen warned after fake police chief uncle claim online
PHUKET: A 19-year-old man has been let off with a verbal warning after claiming on social media that he was the nephew of the Phuket City Police Chief in the hope of recovering his motorbike exhaust, which had been stolen.
Old guard prevails in Kamala Lawn Bowls
Old guard prevails in Kamala Lawn Bowls
LAWN BOWLS: Possibly the strongest field ever assembled took to the green at Kamala Lawn Bowls on Tuesday (Oct 29) as 16 hopefuls competed for the first of this season's majors at The Kamala Lawn Bowls Club Championship.
Billionaire trafficker arrested over mass graves case that saw Rohingya shipped to Phuket
Billionaire trafficker arrested over mass graves case that saw Rohingya shipped to Phuket
PHUKET: A baht-billionaire allegedly involved in the human trafficking of Rohingya fleeing persecution in Myanmar in the notorious case leading to the discovery of mass graves of the migrants on the Thai side of the Malaysian border four years ago has been handed over to Thai authorities after being arrested in Cambodia.
Piercing the past: Through the eye of a needle with embroidery artist Stephanie Soper
Piercing the past: Through the eye of a needle with embroidery artist Stephanie Soper
Stephanie Soper is like a migratory bird, flying to Phuket from December to March to get away from the awfully cold English winters and to absorb the balmy Southeast Asian sunshine. She has many hobbies, but ecclesiastical embroi­dery is her forte.
15th Turtle Fun Run & Half Marathon 2019 [VIDEO]
15th Turtle Fun Run & Half Marathon 2019 [VIDEO]
More than 4,000 runners took part in one of the most scenic running events in all of Phuket at the 15th Turtle Fun Run & Half Marathon 2019!