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Phuketian only Thai to take on 160-kilometre Dutch historical walk
Phuketian only Thai to take on 160-kilometre Dutch historical walk
The Netherlands is the fifth happiest country in the world, according to the United Na­tions’ 2019 World Happiness Report, sitting behind Euro­pean cousins Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Phuket Opinion: The Expendables
Phuket Opinion: The Expendables
PHUKET: The Rawai building collapse last Sunday (Aug 11) has brought home a few hard truths about Phuket and the Myanmar migrant worker community that the island has come to rely on.
Funeral services announced for honoured Phuket lifeguard founder
Funeral services announced for honoured Phuket lifeguard founder
PHUKET: The Patong Lifeguard Club has announced the funeral services for Prathaiyuth Chuayuan, one of the main founders and driving forces behind Phuket's essential lifeguard services, who died of a heart attack yesterday (Aug 16).
Blacklash: All Blacks whip Wallabies to send out World Cup message
Blacklash: All Blacks whip Wallabies to send out World Cup message
RUGBY: The All Blacks sent out an emphatic message they are not to be underestimated at the World Cup as they bounced back from last week's hiding to thrash the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland today (Aug 17).
Couple arrested for spate of Phuket burglaries, B600k in stolen items recovered
Couple arrested for spate of Phuket burglaries, B600k in stolen items recovered
PHUKET: Thalang Police today presented to the press a couple arrested for a spate of burglaries across central Phuket. The couple have been charged for nine break-ins, and stealing items with a reported value of B600,000 as well as 16 bank cheques to the value of B2 million.
A beginner’s guide to caring for the island’s soi kittens and cats
A beginner’s guide to caring for the island’s soi kittens and cats
Cat lovers, assemble, because Regina Telbisz, who works for Soi Dog Foundation’s (SDF) Community Outreach team has shared her top tips for soi cat care.
All Blacks skipper 'prickly' on eve of crunch Wallabies Test
All Blacks skipper 'prickly' on eve of crunch Wallabies Test
RUGBY UNION: All Blacks captain Kieran Read warned he was in a “prickly” mood Friday as he demanded a marked improvement in discipline and defence for today’s Bledisloe Cup decider against the Wallabies in Auckland.
NACC in Phuket over state land grab claims
NACC in Phuket over state land grab claims
PHUKET: Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Deputy Secretary-General of Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), was in Phuket this week to be briefed on the progress of investigations into people attempting to claim state land.
Restaurant staffer caught in meth sting
Restaurant staffer caught in meth sting
PHUKET: Two men, including a restaurant staffer in Karon have been arrested for peddling methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and crystal meth (ya ice).
Jamie’s Phuket: A visit to Doi Thepnimit temple
Jamie’s Phuket: A visit to Doi Thepnimit temple
I noticed a few photos appearing of a new temple under construction last year on the hillside above Patong Beach and had also seen the access road to this new temple being built next to the Chinese Shrine on top of Patong Hill.
Young dugong Mariam dies in nursery tank
Young dugong Mariam dies in nursery tank
TRANG: Mariam the 8-month-old dugong died earlier today (Aug 17), three days after she was taken from the sea and placed in a nursery tank.
Top developers lead the outstanding winners at Dot Property Thailand Awards 2019
Top developers lead the outstanding winners at Dot Property Thailand Awards 2019
BANGKOK: The inaugural Dot Property Winning Weekend was the perfect setting for the 3rd annual Dot Property Thailand Awards as the real estate’s best turned out to celebrate the industry during a special event at EmQuartier. The top honour, Best Developer Thailand, went to Sansiri while the very first People's Choice Award for 'Project of the Year' was won by BEATNIQ from SC Asset.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: According to the Finance Minister |:| August 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: According to the Finance Minister |:| August 16
PHUKET XTRA - August 16 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com According to the Finance Minister |:|The Port of Authority of Thailand is pressing ahead |:| Marium the 8-month-old dugong has been taken from |:| Two young men from Narathiwat province |:| Police in Phuket are waiting for a post-mortem
Phuket’s lifeguard founder, chief driving force, passes away
Phuket’s lifeguard founder, chief driving force, passes away
PHUKET: Prathaiyuth Chuayuan, the man who first helped Phuket to get our first beach lifeguards and drove them to achieve international certification and even compete in international lifesaving events, has died.
Bangkok MP claims received death threats over Phuket condo project
Bangkok MP claims received death threats over Phuket condo project
BANGKOK: A Bangkok MP of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party claimed he has received a death threat for exposing a condominium project in Phuket which sits on land that saw its ownership documents revoked by the court.
Minor Hotels appoints new Cluster General Manager at Anantara Mai Khao Villas
Minor Hotels appoints new Cluster General Manager at Anantara Mai Khao Villas
PHUKET: Minor Hotels has appointed James Hewitson as the new Cluster General Manager of the iconic Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Vacation Club Phuket with immediate effect.
Patong power pole works cause monster traffic tailback
Patong power pole works cause monster traffic tailback
PHUKET: Patong Police are urging motorists to not use the Kamala – Patong road as workers install a power pole near Loma Circle.
New Phoenix owner aims to restore wreck, return it to the sea
New Phoenix owner aims to restore wreck, return it to the sea
PHUKET: The Phuket man who bought the wreck of the fateful Phuket tour boat Phoenix at auction earlier this month aims to restore the boat and then sink it at the same location where it fell beneath the waves in July last year, killing 47 Chinese tourists, as a way of making merit.
Popular Phuket tourist stores caught selling curry paste overloaded with preservatives
Popular Phuket tourist stores caught selling curry paste overloaded with preservatives
PHUKET: Two consumer watch foundations have called out two popular Thai food and souvenir shops in Phuket for selling a fish curry paste overloaded with preservatives.
32 rubber ducks found in pet Bulldog's stomach
32 rubber ducks found in pet Bulldog's stomach
PATTAYA: A Pattaya veterinarian has warned dog lovers to stop buying toy ducks for their pets to play with, after removing 32 small rubber duckies from an ailing Bulldog’s stomach.