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Phuket Opinion: Dying for willful ignorance
Phuket Opinion: Dying for willful ignorance
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai’s revelation this week that island officials are to ask for a law to be drafted so that red “No Swimming” flags can be enforced to help prevent tourists from drowning at our beaches during the annual southwest monsoon was a real head-turner for a slew of reasons.
Leclerc on pole in farcical Italian qualifying
Leclerc on pole in farcical Italian qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has taken his second consecutive pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in shambolic scenes that saw all bar two drivers miss the chance to set a final lap in the top-10 qualifying shootout.
Phuket lucky licence plates up for auction
Phuket lucky licence plates up for auction
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today (Sept 7) officially opened the 16th auction of Phuket licence plate numbers, held as part of the nationwide campaign by the Department of Land Transport to raise funds for road-safety awareness and to help victims of road accidents.
E-cigarette usage in Thailand going up despite continued ban
E-cigarette usage in Thailand going up despite continued ban
Having been outlawed in Thailand since 2014, e-cigarettes remain a subject of controversy and debate. While many are calling for the ban to be lifted due to the perceived health benefits of vaping, others argue that it may actually do more harm than good.
Royal Rainmakers called in to replenish Phuket reservoirs
Royal Rainmakers called in to replenish Phuket reservoirs
PHUKET: The Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation has approved a two month long rainmaking effort to replenish Phuket's main reservoirs ahead of the coming high – and dry – season.
Week-long water outages to affect areas of Patong, Karon
Week-long water outages to affect areas of Patong, Karon
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Patong and Karon from Monday (Sept 9) to Tuesday (Sept 14) in the following week.
TEDxYouth@MaiKhao
TEDxYouth@MaiKhao
We are glad to announce that the first-ever out-of-school TEDx event is happening in Phuket! TEDxYouth@MaiKhao is hoping to see you in JW Marriott Resort and Spa at Mai Khao on the 15th of September at 11:00 am till 5:00 pm. JW Marriott provided lunch and breaks are included. This is a public event and tickets can be bought through tedxyouthmaikhao.com. Our first year is introduced with a theme of "Below the Surface" with amazing speakers. Topics that are going to be covered will range from medicine to philosophy.
Myanmar national stabbed to death in Patong
Myanmar national stabbed to death in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police arrested three suspects in connection with the lethal stabbing of a Myanmar national in Patong last night (Sept 6). Two more suspects are reported as having fled.
Saturdays at The Surin: Beachside brunch with a focus on quality and sophistication
Saturdays at The Surin: Beachside brunch with a focus on quality and sophistication
We are all aware of the plethora of island brunch offerings available as both hotels and restaurants exhibit their best efforts to strenuously provide us with activi­ties to excite whilst also maximising their revenue opportunities, particularly through this challenging season.
Leading Thai retailers to stop handing out plastics
Leading Thai retailers to stop handing out plastics
BANGKOK: Giant retailers, plastic manufacturing titans, and department stores reached an agreement on Friday (Sept 6) to stop handing out single-use plastic bags to customers starting early next year.
Phuket’s Katathani resort land investigated amid The Peaks Residences condo row
Phuket’s Katathani resort land investigated amid The Peaks Residences condo row
PHUKET: Amnuay Pinsuwan of the Phuket Provincial Land Office yesterday (Sept 6) revealed that his office is investigating the land on which the Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is located at Kata Noi, on Phuket’s west coast.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop in drug bust! 'Cryptocurrency Wizard' a fraud? Seeking World Heritage status! || September 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop in drug bust! 'Cryptocurrency Wizard' a fraud? Seeking World Heritage status! || September 6
PHUKET XTRA - September 6 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket Old Town, World Heritage application |:| Safari tours to resolve conflict |:| 'Cryptocurrency Wizard' arrested |:| Drugs found in electric motors from Thailand |:| Phuket Marine cop arrested over drugs Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Three arrested for Phuket car rental scam
Three arrested for Phuket car rental scam
PHUKET: Phuket police have arrested a man, his sister and his girlfriend for operating a car rental pool from which they sold or pawned an estimated 40 to 50 cars that people had provided for them to rent out to customers.
Raids at Phuket condo net three drugs suspects
Raids at Phuket condo net three drugs suspects
PHUKET: Three suspects were arrested at a condo development on the Samkong border of Phuket Town yesterday (Sept 5), including one man still wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder, trespass, extortion, robbery and illegal firearms.
Rawai Mayor opens disaster-relief donations centre for flood victims
Rawai Mayor opens disaster-relief donations centre for flood victims
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has opened a centre at Rawai Municipality for people wanting to donate consumer goods and essential items to victims of the floods in the North and Northeast.
Phuket officials call for safety during Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Phuket officials call for safety during Phuket Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit has ordered officials to take steps to minimise traffic disruptions during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival and to make sure the festival is conducted as safely as possible.
Phuket Marine Police officer arrested in 385kg kratom bust
Phuket Marine Police officer arrested in 385kg kratom bust
PHUKET: A Phuket Marine Police officer is one of four men who were arrested trying to smuggle an estimated 385kg of kratom onto the island early yesterday morning (Sept 5).
Thais kick off Qatar 2022 bid with draw
Thais kick off Qatar 2022 bid with draw
FOOTBALL: Coach Akira Nishino's first game in charge of the Thai national team ended in a goalless draw as the War Elephants and arch foes Vietnam shared the spoils in their opening Group G match of the Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday night (September 5).
Record-chasing Serena powers into 10th US Open final
Record-chasing Serena powers into 10th US Open final
TENNIS: Serena Williams cruised into a 10th US Open final Thursday (Sept. 5) as she brushed aside fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1 to claim a record-equaling 101st win at Flushing Meadows.
Find, punish Porlajee’s killers, says PM
Find, punish Porlajee’s killers, says PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he has instructed investigators to ensure their probe into the death of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen is watertight and brings the culprits to justice, no matter who they are.