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Ladies first: Nominations open for third Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia
Ladies first: Nominations open for third Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia
Nominations are now open for the third annual Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia, the first movement uniquely created to celebrate and showcase the emerging female talent across the region.
Three dead pulled from rubble in Rawai building collapse
Three dead pulled from rubble in Rawai building collapse
PHUKET: Rescue workers today finally called off the search for more bodies in rubble of the resort building under construction that collapsed yesterday after recovering the bodies of the two missing Myanmar workers this morning (Aug 12).
Phuket honours Queen Sirikit’s birthday
Phuket honours Queen Sirikit’s birthday
PHUKET: Official ceremonies in honour of Queen Sirikit’s 87th birthday began in Phuket today with a blessing ceremony and alms giving at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Aug 12).
Feast on the Sun
Feast on the Sun
Hello and welcome to August. This month is another month where I take the focus away from yoga asana and shine the light (no pun intended) on a healthy, life-altering practice that is free, delicious and somewhat magical: sungazing. Yep, that is exactly what you read, sungazing.
At least one dead, 10 injured as building under construction collapses in Phuket
At least one dead, 10 injured as building under construction collapses in Phuket
PHUKET: At least one person died and 10 more were injured when a building under construction collapsed in Rawai earlier today (Aug 11).
Green Thoughts: More ornamental shrubs well worth cultivating
Green Thoughts: More ornamental shrubs well worth cultivating
This month opens the ‘last chance saloon’ door to a few more multi-coloured foliage shrubs. Two or three are consistent performers and might rightly feel miffed if not given a mention.
Saving the elephant
Saving the elephant
When talking about wild animal welfare in Thailand, elephants are often the first animal that comes to mind. In Phuket, this year has seen officials investigate concerns about a number of baby elephants working across Phuket, one of which, three-year-old Jumbo, died despite an international campaign calling for him to be taken out of Phuket Zoo and into care for better protection. But is change in the air for these gentle giants? Here Dr Patrapol Maneeorn, wildlife veterinarian of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), talks about the Thai people’s centuries-old bond with animals and how he is always hopefully optimistic about the future conservation and welfare of animals, national parks and wildlife in Thailand.
Phuket Opinion: Click to end the outdated TM30
Phuket Opinion: Click to end the outdated TM30
PHUKET: The TM30 Immigration form requiring landlords who provide accommodation to foreigners to inform Immigration within 24 hours of the arrival of their tenants has been getting a bad rap these past few weeks, and much of the criticism has been bang on target.
Fire breaks out at Phuket condo under construction
Fire breaks out at Phuket condo under construction
PHUKET: Police have yet to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at a condominium under construction behind Central Phuket Floresta shopping mall earlier today (Aug 10), sending clouds of smoke billowing into the sky.
Accused child molester caught after 14 years
Accused child molester caught after 14 years
PHANG NGA: A man wanted for an indecent assault on a five-year-old girl in Yala has been arrested in Phang Nga province after more than 14 years on the run.
Some kind of monster
Some kind of monster
The last thing you want to be worrying about as you’re basking in the sun on the beach this summer is a 120-metre prehistoric monster wreaking havoc on the shoreline, ruining your efforts on that all-over tan, and running rampage through your hometown. Bad boy.
Villages in Pa Khlok, Cherng Talay to be hit with power outages
Villages in Pa Khlok, Cherng Talay to be hit with power outages
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang branch has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang next Wednesday (Aug 14) as works are carried out on high-voltage cables.
Phuket surf warning issued amid heavy raining, strong wind
Phuket surf warning issued amid heavy raining, strong wind
PHUKET: The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has issued a surf danger warning as Southern Thailand braces for storm conditions following a weather warning reissued again for Phuket and the Andaman coast.
Visa exemption called for as tourism drags
Visa exemption called for as tourism drags
BANGKOK: The government is being urged to make big tourism markets, notably China and India, visa-exempt as part of attempts to revive sluggish tourism.
Malaysian couple robbed of documents, valuables, cash in Phuket bag snatch
Malaysian couple robbed of documents, valuables, cash in Phuket bag snatch
PHUKET: A Malaysian couple were the victims of a bag snatch in Thalang this Thursday (Aug 8), as a teenage thief escaped with the couple’s documents, cash, golden bracelet, mobile phone and other personal belongings.
Phuket weather warning remains in effect
Phuket weather warning remains in effect
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reissued its weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast, warning of flash floods and dangerous waves.
Justice for Molly: Heartbroken mother wins case against municipality after four-year fight
Justice for Molly: Heartbroken mother wins case against municipality after four-year fight
It’s a news story that few can forget. Phuket is no stranger to a road accident but this one was different. It felt uniquely tragic and desperately unfair. Worst of all, it felt so avoidable. On the evening of December 11, 2014, Nitikarn Rotrattanachai – formerly known as Phakkamon Duangchaytemcharat – crashed her pickup into a sinkhole while driving home with her 7-year-old daughter Molly Anne Bailey.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla Road stomp! Truck vs motorbike! New active fault line found? || August 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla Road stomp! Truck vs motorbike! New active fault line found? || August 9
PHUKET XTRA - August 9 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Woman crushed under truck |:| New active fault line in Thailand |:| Vachira Hospital night evacuation drill |:| Charges after Bangla Rd. fight |:| Fire boat plan touted Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Television plug suspected in B280mn Phuket superyacht fire
Television plug suspected in B280mn Phuket superyacht fire
PHUKET: Police conducting the initial investigation into the inferno that gutted the Phuket-based superyacht Lady D this week believe that a television plug in a living area on the yacht may be responsible.
Two seriously injured as motorbike hits parked van
Two seriously injured as motorbike hits parked van
PHUKET: Two men were seriously injured when the motorbike they were riding struck the back of a van parked by the side of Thepkrasattri Rd in Kow Kaew early this morning (Aug 9).