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Children of the Revolution: Why the next generation feels the planet is unsafe in our hands
Children of the Revolution: Why the next generation feels the planet is unsafe in our hands
Politics is cyclic. History advises us that a stretch of stable, middle-ground government gives way to an era of discontent and unrest. From a status quo of sociopolitical com­promise and less dominant leadership comes the emergence of more extreme factions and outsiders from both the far left and right, creating a wider and more divided political landscape. It all makes for a bumpy ride.
Phuket Opinion: In clear view
Phuket Opinion: In clear view
PHUKET: Monday was an extraordinary day. We had the Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha officially open the long-awaited Chalong Underpass in the morning and just hours later grace his presence at the great spectacle that was the full-scale tsunami disaster response exercise at the Phuket Deep Sea Port.
Indian man held in Phuket for fraud
Indian man held in Phuket for fraud
KHON KAEN: An Indian man was arrested while waiting for an outbound flight at Phuket International Airport for allegedly duping another Indian man in Roi Et out of almost a million baht.
Comedy value: Don’t miss live stand-up at the Marriott on July 15
Comedy value: Don’t miss live stand-up at the Marriott on July 15
Each month, StandUp Asia brings some of the best inter­national comedic talent on the circuit to vibrant, multicul­tural audiences at the Mar­riott Resort, Merlin Beach.
French angler and Malaysian team win big in Phang Nga
French angler and Malaysian team win big in Phang Nga
FISH THE EXOTIC: There was an excellent turn out for the inaugural Exotic Fishing Thailand Individual and Team events June 30 and July 6. Teams from eight countries including as far away as Canada fished hard pulling out all the stops to try to win the trophies, major prizes and, of course, bragging rights.
Phuket officials tackle fire safety
Phuket officials tackle fire safety
PHUKET: Officials across the island this week ramped their efforts for fire safety, with two of the island’s main municipalities conducting full-scale fire drills and Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung yesterday (July 12) calling for people to be aware of the state of the electrical wiring in their homes and businesses – and especially places of worship, which he said were often overlooked.
BanYa Literacy Centre mural unleashes children’s creativity and imagination
BanYa Literacy Centre mural unleashes children’s creativity and imagination
Claire Lathrop was not swept away from Kansas by a tor­nado – like Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz – to the Land of Smiles. Instead, she chose this country and she chose Phuket, not only for its charming natural scenery, but also for its outspread love which appealed to her ingenuous heart.
Patong Beach cleanup lifts 800kg of trash
Patong Beach cleanup lifts 800kg of trash
PHUKET: More than 20 volunteers collected a surprising 800kg of trash from Patong Beach last Sunday (July 7).
Karon beach road section to close to cars for burst water main repairs
Karon beach road section to close to cars for burst water main repairs
PHUKET: The southern end of the Karon beach road will be closed to cars and larger vehicles on Monday night (July 15) as workers from the Phuket Waterworks Authoritiy (PWA) repair a burst water main.
Strong baht deals blow to Pattaya tourism, as airline price tactics see outbound tourism surge
Strong baht deals blow to Pattaya tourism, as airline price tactics see outbound tourism surge
BANGKOK: The strong baht has taken a heavy toll on European tourist numbers in Pattaya, according to the Entertainment & Tourism Association of Pattaya City.
Bottas best in British practice
Bottas best in British practice
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas has edged Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to lead the way in Friday practice at the British Grand Prix, but Ferrari looked within striking distance on the cool and blustery Silverstone afternoon.
Top tips for staying safe in the Phuket surf
Top tips for staying safe in the Phuket surf
The southwestern monsoon has arrived, turning Phuket beaches into dangerous traps for unwitting swimmers. Strong waves and swirling foam do little to prevent some beachgoers from entering the water, sadly often to their deaths. Here’s what to look out for on your next trip to the beach.
Ammonia-leak area of Phuket ice factory shut down by order
Ammonia-leak area of Phuket ice factory shut down by order
PHUKET: The ice and water factory in Rawai that caused an ammonia leak early last Friday morning, forcing local residents to evacuate their homes, has been ordered to shut down the area in the factory that caused the leak until repairs are made to ensure that another dangerous gas leak does not occur.
Thai model actress Selina has baby forcibly taken from her on Phuket street
Thai model actress Selina has baby forcibly taken from her on Phuket street
PHUKET: Police are investigating an incident today (July 12) that saw Phuket-based British-Thai model and Channel 3 actress Selina Pearce having her 16-month-old baby taken from her by force by her estranged husband and a group of men – allegedly including two police officers.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Second Phuket water crisis? ’Peace walk’ monk returns! Dangerously sweet! || July 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Second Phuket water crisis? ’Peace walk’ monk returns! Dangerously sweet! || July 12
PHUKET XTRA - July 12 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Second Phuket water crisis? |:| Police warning after minors sexually assaulted |:| Sea rescue exercise simulates actual plane crash |:| Bubble tea too sweet |:| ’Peace walk’ monk returns! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Governor appeals to landowners to sell, to let u-turn construction begin
Governor appeals to landowners to sell, to let u-turn construction begin
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has appealed to 10 landowners to accept the offer by the government to buy their land so that construction of the long-awaited u-turn on Thepkrasattri Rd south of the Heroines Monument may commence in order to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.
Police struggling to identify body of foreign man found off Karon
Police struggling to identify body of foreign man found off Karon
PHUKET: Police have yet to identify the body of a foreign man found some 500 metres offshore at Karon Noi late Wednesday afternoon.
BoT tightens screws on non-resident accounts
BoT tightens screws on non-resident accounts
THAILAND: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has stepped up its efforts to curb short-term speculative inflows by lowering the cap on the outstanding balance of a non-resident account from B300 million per person to B200 million, effective from July 22.
Phuket Airport air-sea rescue exercise re-creates actual disaster
Phuket Airport air-sea rescue exercise re-creates actual disaster
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport this week conducted an air-sea rescue exercise as part of its annual emergency response training required under International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements.
Ferrari find illegal immigrants in cross-channel F1 transporter
Ferrari find illegal immigrants in cross-channel F1 transporter
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Ferrari’s Formula One team found more than it expected when it opened a transporter ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix.