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New tourism minister highlights visitor-safety
New tourism minister highlights visitor-safety
BANGKOK: The new tourism and sports minister has made the setting of safety standards to regain the confidence of foreign tourists his priority task.
Banyan Tree Phuket launches new Serenity Pool Villas & Residences
Banyan Tree Phuket launches new Serenity Pool Villas & Residences
PHUKET: Banyan Tree Phuket, flagship property for Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, has launched a brand-new selection of Serenity Pool Villas and Serenity 3 Bedroom Pool Residences as the premier resort celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Phuket Raceweek: Day 1 racing stalls as foul weather rolls in
Phuket Raceweek: Day 1 racing stalls as foul weather rolls in
PHUKET: Glorious blue skies and sunshine this morning were quickly replaced by building ominous clouds over the island’s southeast corner, and as competitors boarded their yachts for the first day of racing in the 2019 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek regatta, then the heavens opened.
PM Prayut calls out Phuket van driver for overcharging Aussie tourists
PM Prayut calls out Phuket van driver for overcharging Aussie tourists
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for operators in the tourism industry to not take advantage of tourists following two Australian tourists being charged B3,000 by a passenger van driver for taking them from Phuket International Airport to Kata Beach last night (July 17).
Baan Pasak, Cherng Talay to be hit with power outage
Baan Pasak, Cherng Talay to be hit with power outage
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off along Soi 8 Baan Pasak in Moo 4, Cherng Talay, Thalang, tomorrow (July 19).
Marine experts push to plan to protect dugongs
Marine experts push to plan to protect dugongs
KRABI: Calling on local fishermen to preserve dugong sea grass grazing areas and establishing a dugong protection zone are just two strategies to be rolled out under a plan to try to stem the rising number of dugongs found dead along the Andaman coast.
Patong fire destroys 12 shops, causes more than B1mn in damage
Patong fire destroys 12 shops, causes more than B1mn in damage
PHUKET: A fire at a parade of market stalls in the heart of Patong early this morning (July 18) has caused an estimated B1 million in damage.
Search launched for Filipino tourists lost in dangerous surf
Search launched for Filipino tourists lost in dangerous surf
PHUKET: Rescue workers and police today are searching for two Filipino tourists who disappeared in strong waves at Freedom Beach, south of Patong, late yesterday afternoon (July 17).
Phuket weather warning remains in effect
Phuket weather warning remains in effect
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has extended its weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast, warning of flash floods and dangerous waves.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern: WHO
DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern: WHO
KINSHASA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a ’public health emergency of international concern,’ a rare designation only used for the gravest epidemics.
With swords and stunts, Thai youth embrace ancient martial art
With swords and stunts, Thai youth embrace ancient martial art
MARTIAL ARTS: Armed with a wooden knife and shield, a teenage girl fends off four sword-wielding boys with high-flying kicks in an action-packed homage to Thailand’s neglected swordfighting tradition.
Searching for justice, nine years on
Searching for justice, nine years on
THAILAND: The case of Orachorn ’Praewa’ Thephasadin na Ayudhya, who killed nine people and injured four others in a crash on a tollway in 2010, has reignited again after affected parties told the media about their ordeal over nine years of court battles.
Fast and Furious 9 filming brings Krabi ‘low season’ boon
Fast and Furious 9 filming brings Krabi ‘low season’ boon
PHUKET: The filming of Fast and Furious 9 in Krabi, across Phang Nag Bay from Phuket, has delivered a B50 million boost to the province, Krabi Governor Pol Lt Col (Rtd) ML Kitibodee Pravitra has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Python caught feasting! Dog beaten? 5 more international airports? || July 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Python caught feasting! Dog beaten? 5 more international airports? || July 17
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Rotary Weekly Meeting 23, July
Rotary Weekly Meeting 23, July
Rotary Weekly Meeting organized by PP Best, meet at Millennium Hotel in Jungceylon, Rat-U-Thit Road Patong Beach. The meeting starts from 7 pm to 9 pm on 23, July. There will be a speech about a great adventurous trip on that night. Dress code: Members shall be dressed appropriately in a manner that shows their respect for the club and its members. Visitors please register for the event via the website provided.
Police assure quick repairs to lethal light pole will not affect investigation
Police assure quick repairs to lethal light pole will not affect investigation
PHUKET: Phuket City Police Chief Col Sompong Thiparpakul told The Phuket News today that he is not concerned about the quick repairs to the basketball court light pole in Suan Luang (King’s Park) that electrocuted to death an 18-year-old student on Saturday affecting the police investigation into possible negligence causing death.
Gary Stevens Appointed Head Coach of Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy
Gary Stevens Appointed Head Coach of Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy
Former England, Totttenham and Brighton defender Gary Stevens is getting back to grass roots football. The 1984 UEFA Cup winner and 1986 World Cup veteran will start coaching at the Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy in September.
Dept warns of worst drought in decade
Dept warns of worst drought in decade
BANGKOK: The Meteorological Department (MD) says Thailand is going to experience the worst drought in a decade, as average precipitation across large swaths of the country has fallen far short of the monthly average.
Thailand to seek ICAO endorsement for five international airports at Phuket meeting
Thailand to seek ICAO endorsement for five international airports at Phuket meeting
BANGKOK: The meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Phuket next week marks a new phase in aviation development in Thailand, with authorities planning to ask the UN agency to endorse five more international airports.
Cabinet sworn in, PM leads ministers to take oath in front of His Majesty
Cabinet sworn in, PM leads ministers to take oath in front of His Majesty
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Cabinet members were sworn in before His Majesty the King today (July 16).