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Electricity outages to hit Chalong, Srisoonthorn
Electricity outages to hit Chalong, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong and in parts of Srisoonthorn tomorrow (July 4) as work is carried out on high voltage power cables.
Phuket to host Skål Asia Congress 2020
Phuket to host Skål Asia Congress 2020
BANGALORE: The 49th Skål Asia Congress, with representatives from the professional tourism and hospitality organisation Skål International, will be held in Phuket from June 25-28, 2020.
England out of World Cup after penalty miss and red card
England out of World Cup after penalty miss and red card
FOOTBALL: Alex Morgan scored what proved to be the winner but hailed goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after her late penalty save from Steph Houghton allowed holders the United States to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in their women’s World Cup semi-final on Tuesday (July 2).
Two rescued from strong surf, foreign woman pulled out to sea by rip
Two rescued from strong surf, foreign woman pulled out to sea by rip
PHUKET: Two people were rescued from rips and strong waves at Phuket west coast beaches over the weekend, local officials confirmed today (July 2).
Police look to Trang in hunt for Phuket murder suspect
Police look to Trang in hunt for Phuket murder suspect
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are coordinating with their counterparts in Trang province in the hope of arresting a man suspected of strangling his estranged partner in a rented-room apartment block on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada.
Phang Nga OrBorTor President flees, wanted for molesting 13-year-old girl
Phang Nga OrBorTor President flees, wanted for molesting 13-year-old girl
PHUKET: An arrest warrant has been issued for Supasak “Sak” Pokabud, the fugitive ex-president of the Thung Maphrao Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, for molesting a 13-year-old* girl.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Harn’s ’dark water’! Tracking slow loris tout? Cop killers arrested! || July 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Harn’s ’dark water’! Tracking slow loris tout? Cop killers arrested! || July 2
PHUKET XTRA - July 2 Nai Harn lake ’dark water’ |:| Thai film editors joins Oscars academy |:| Tracking slow loris tout |:| No memorial service for Phoenix victims |:| Cop killer suspects arrested Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
No memorial service for Phoenix victims: Phuket Governor
No memorial service for Phoenix victims: Phuket Governor
PHUKET: There will be no official memorial service this Friday for the 47 Chinese tourists killed in the Phoenix tour boat disaster a year ago, because no one wants one, the Phuket Governor has announced.
Power outage to hit Cherng Talay
Power outage to hit Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang branch has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay on Wednesday (July 3) as work is carried out on high voltage power cables.
Phuket Governor orders PM visit to be ‘perfect’
Phuket Governor orders PM visit to be ‘perfect’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has ordered officials to ramp up their efforts to ensure the visit to Phuket by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next Monday (July 8) is “perfect”.
Patong Mayor steps aside in illegal hotel crackdown
Patong Mayor steps aside in illegal hotel crackdown
PHUKET: Following Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on June 12 ordering all illegal hotels to register under an amnesty in effect until Aug 18, Patong Mayor Chalrmluck Kepsup has confirmed that Patong Municipality will not be taking any action whatsoever under the order until further notice, despite the call by PM Prayut that the focus is on fire safety.
Major water outage throughout Thalang, Koh Kaew, Rassada
Major water outage throughout Thalang, Koh Kaew, Rassada
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in the northern half of the island on Thursday (July 4) due to a scheduled electricity outage.
Public school teachers in Thailand some of the highest paid in Asia
Public school teachers in Thailand some of the highest paid in Asia
Asia has a heavy focus on education and societal respect for teachers but does this mean that teachers are paid well, and how do differ­ent Asian countries compare to one another in this regard?
Teenager Gauff stuns idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Teenager Gauff stuns idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon
TENNIS: Cori Gauff, at 15 the youngest ever qualifier for the Wimbledon singles, pulled off a major shock on Monday (July 1), beating one of her idols – five-time champion Venus Williams – 6-4, 6-4 in their first round clash.
Hong Kong police retake parliament from anti-government protesters
Hong Kong police retake parliament from anti-government protesters
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police fired tear gas early today (July 2) to regain control of the city’s parliament after thousands of protesters occupied and ransacked the assembly in an unprecedented display of defiance on the anniversary of the territory’s handover to China.
The Phuket Drum Circle 7th Year
The Phuket Drum Circle 7th Year
The Phuket Drum Circle will celebrate the 7th year anniversary on Sunday July 28 in Naiharn Beach from 4:30 pm to about 10:00 pm. This event is always free and open to the public. Participants can drum, dance, and enjoy the scenery and good vibes. Experience the magic of community drumming and dancing! For updates and videos visit the Facebook page: Phuket Drum Circle
Nai Harn Lake ‘dark water’ to be flushed into sea
Nai Harn Lake ‘dark water’ to be flushed into sea
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos confirmed today that workers will start excavating the channel linking Nai Harn Lake with the sea in order to flush the increasingly stagnant water from the lake.
Wildlife officers start tracking slow loris tout
Wildlife officers start tracking slow loris tout
PHUKET: Wildlife officials are in the process of tracking down a man in Kamala who provided a slow loris to 14-year-old boy to use to solicit cash from tourists to have their photos taken with it at Kata Beach over the weekend.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Compulsory insurance? New road being built! Body found on trash pile! || July 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Compulsory insurance? New road being built! Body found on trash pile! || July 1
PHUKET XTRA - July 1 Drink-driving tycoon indicted |:| Woman’s body found dumped |:| New roads being built! |:| Activist beaten in broad daylight |:| Compulsory insurance for tourists? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
TAT cuts tourism revenue estimate
TAT cuts tourism revenue estimate
UDON THANI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has cut its estimate for tourism revenue growth this year from 10% to 9.5%, attributing the set back to the global slowdown, strong baht and rising fuel prices.