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Dolphin sighting in Phang Nga Bay spurs plastic bag warning from park chief
Dolphin sighting in Phang Nga Bay spurs plastic bag warning from park chief
PHUKET: The chief of the Ao Phang Nga National Park has made a special plea for people to keep plastic bags away from the sea after after a bottlenose dolphin was found swimming close to officers’ boat nearby Koh Panyee, at the top end of Phang Nga Bay
Surin Beach lifeguards coming next week, says MaAnn
Surin Beach lifeguards coming next week, says MaAnn
PHUKET: Trained, qualified lifeguards will be on patrol at Surin Beach by next week, MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has told The Phuket News.
Hamilton in British box seat at Silverstone
Hamilton in British box seat at Silverstone
BOX OF NEUTRALS: There’s such a fine line between summer and British summer.
Media bans lifted, military court cases transferred
Media bans lifted, military court cases transferred
THAILAND: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has put his special powers to use one last time by lifting media bans and transferring all cases involving offences against his orders to civilian courts, ending the military rule which has been a subject of much criticism at home and abroad for the past five years.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister in Phuket! Airport Underpass in October? Rise in human trafficking? || July 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister in Phuket! Airport Underpass in October? Rise in human trafficking? || July 9
PHUKET XTRA - July 9 Prayut makes the Phuket rounds |:| Officials deny taking drug bribes |:| Teen in coma after hazing |:| Human trafficking to Malaysia on the rise |:| Airport Underpass to open October Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Australian couple say pad Thai in Phuket made them ‘zombies’
Australian couple say pad Thai in Phuket made them ‘zombies’
PHUKET: A couple have made headlines in their native Australia after claiming that a meal of pad Thai they ate at a Phuket food court during a family holiday in 2017 ruined their lives and their business for more than a year.
The Dugong Show: 24-hour webcast shows Thailand’s star sea cows
The Dugong Show: 24-hour webcast shows Thailand’s star sea cows
PHUKET: A round-the-clock webcast starring two beloved baby dugongs named Mariam and Yamil went live Sunday (July 7), allowing a more in-depth look at the celebrity sea cows.
TAT targets 10% growth in 2020, quality markets and responsible tourism set as key criteria
TAT targets 10% growth in 2020, quality markets and responsible tourism set as key criteria
BANGKOK: Gearing up to mark its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this week reaffirmed its commitment to making travel and tourism the Kingdom’s most economically promising, environmentally sustainable, and culturally vibrant sector in the years to come.
Major power outage to hit Rawai
Major power outage to hit Rawai
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off in key parts of Rawai tomorrow (July 10), as works are carried out on high voltage distribution improvement.
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Showroom closure - great deals
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Phuket bridge to close for Royal Thai Navy Triathlon
Phuket bridge to close for Royal Thai Navy Triathlon
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command has announced that the northbound bridge off the island, Thepkrasattri Bridge, will be closed to all traffic for the 4th Royal Thai Navy Triathlon this Saturday morning (July 13).
Kata Rocks Presents Contemporary Art Exhibition
Kata Rocks Presents Contemporary Art Exhibition
Kata Rocks will host an exciting contemporary art exhibition, in collaboration with Latitudes Magazine, when prominent Thai artist Narath Boriboonhiranthana showcases her unique style from 20 July to 20 August 2019. Titled 'The Remembrance', her work explores the intersection of Art Nouveau and tradition Thai art. Narath creates delicate paper cut art pieces inspired by her personal history and vivid imagination. marketing@infiniteluxury.com
Work permit extensions mulled for migrant workers
Work permit extensions mulled for migrant workers
THAILAND: The Ministry of Labour will this month ask the cabinet to approve its proposal to extend work permits for migrant workers for another two years.
PM Prayut reviews Phuket’s disaster-response readiness
PM Prayut reviews Phuket’s disaster-response readiness
PHUKET: As part of his formal visit to Phuket yesterday (July 8), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over full-scale tsunami disaster-response exercise conducted at the Deep Sea Port at Ao Makham, on Phuket’s east coast.
Teenager dies in crash on Thepsrisin Bridge
Teenager dies in crash on Thepsrisin Bridge
PHUKET: A teenager has died after losing control of his motorbike on Thepsrisin Bridge in Wichit in the early hours of this morning (July 9).
Kata Rocks - Four Hands Michelin Starred Dinner
Kata Rocks - Four Hands Michelin Starred Dinner
Kata Rocks is hosting Chef Thomas Diepersloot from Michelin-starred Restaurant Voltaire in Leersum, the Netherlands. This will be a very exclusive "FOUR HANDS" dinner event; Chef Thomas will partner with executive chef Laia (one of the leading female chefs in Phuket) to present a six-course dinner in one of the iconic Penthouse Sky Pool Villas, limited to 20 guests, for two night only (2 and 3 August). Priced at THB 6,000 net per guest for the six-course menu with drink pairings overlooking the Andaman Sea. Make your bookings today at dining@katarocks.com
Phuket Airport underpass on target for October opening
Phuket Airport underpass on target for October opening
PHUKET: Following Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phuket to officially open the Chalong Underpass yesterday (July 8), the Phuket Highways Office has confirmed that the underpass near the turn-off to Phuket International Airport is on target to open fully to traffic in October.
Trump hits out at May after leak of damning cables
Trump hits out at May after leak of damning cables
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump launched an extraordinary attack Monday (July 8) on British premier Theresa May, following the leak of diplomatic cables highly critical of his presidency.
Federer, Djokovic, Nadal untroubled at Wimbledon as Monday proves not so manic
Federer, Djokovic, Nadal untroubled at Wimbledon as Monday proves not so manic
TENNIS: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday (July 8) as the sport’s Grand Slam heavyweights continued to deliver blow after blow to their wilting lightweight rivals.
PM Prayut officially opens Chalong Underpass
PM Prayut officially opens Chalong Underpass
PHUKET: “Sawasdee, Bangkok,” is how Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha greeted the ensemble of officials and students gathered to welcome him to the official grand opening ceremony of the Chalong Underpass held at Muang Phuket School, south of Chalong Circle. this morning (July 8).