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Alma matters: Choosing between US and UK universities
Alma matters: Choosing between US and UK universities
As students begin to think of life beyond secondary school, one of the issues they need to consider is the type of uni­versity that provides the best fit for their higher education plans.
Three Myanmar men seriously injured after collision with expat in Chalong
Three Myanmar men seriously injured after collision with expat in Chalong
PHUKET: Three men from Myanmar have been seriously injured in a road accident in Chalong after their motorbike smashed into a turning car driven by an expat on Saturday night (June 29).
Phuket ramps up offensive against drugs delivered by boat, youth drug use in spotlight
Phuket ramps up offensive against drugs delivered by boat, youth drug use in spotlight
PHUKET: Drugs delivered to Phuket by boat and the rising incidence of drug use by youths have become the latest priorities for officials to target in the ongoing anti-drugs campaign.
DDC urges HIV tests to curb spread
DDC urges HIV tests to curb spread
THAILAND: The Department of Disease Control is encouraging members of the public to get free HIV/Aids tests from state-run hospitals, after it found that at least 28,000 Thais are unaware that they have contracted the disease.
Superstar Singto Numchok starts mobile coffee shop Shoo We Doo Wa Coffee Roaster
Superstar Singto Numchok starts mobile coffee shop Shoo We Doo Wa Coffee Roaster
A hip coffee roaster founded by one of Thai­land’s favourite superstars, Shoo We Doo Wa Coffee Roaster inspires coffee lovers to “Just Have Fun” while enjoying their robust brews.
Japan resumes commercial whaling for first time in 30 years
Japan resumes commercial whaling for first time in 30 years
JAPAN: Whaling ships set sail today from Japan as the country began its first commercial hunts in decades, after withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission.
Collective Series 15 – A Red Affair
Collective Series 15 – A Red Affair
Kata Rocks’ Collective Series 15 returns on Saturday 6 July 2019 with a seductive ‘A Red Affair’ party that promises to deliver an epic evening of flirtatious fun. Set in a private Sky Pool Villa Penthouse, the event is in partnership with Bangkok's award-winning Eat Me Restaurant showcasing six signature beverages, each inspired by the unique cultural heritage of East Asia's infamous dens of iniquity. Priced at THB 2,200THB per guest inclusive of six refreshing beverages and canapés (from 6:30 to 9 pm) plus entertainment and live DJ. The party continues till late, beverages will be served at the special price of THB 200 net after 8pm. Space is limited so advance reservations are highly recommended. Visit http://bit.ly/2x24BZn for more details or email dining@katarocks.com for enquiries.
Verstappen wins Austrian classic
Verstappen wins Austrian classic
BOX OF NEUTRALS: Max Verstappen has recovered from a horror first lap to beat Charles Leclerc in a sensational duel for victory in a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix.
Compulsory insurance for tourists eyed
Compulsory insurance for tourists eyed
BANGKOK: Compulsory travel insurance for foreign visitors at a B20 premium each is expected to debut this year, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
The lotus eaters: The flower at the heart of Buddhist tradition and wonderful dishes
The lotus eaters: The flower at the heart of Buddhist tradition and wonderful dishes
The lotus flower may be small in size, but culturally, it holds great significance for Thais and Buddhists around the world. You can see one in gold at the top of a tower at Chalong Circle.
Leclerc dominates qualifying for Austrian GP pole
Leclerc dominates qualifying for Austrian GP pole
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has captured his second career pole position in a dominant qualifying performance at the Austrian Grand Prix after Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel withdrew from the session with engine trouble
Phuket’s tourism low season dips even further
Phuket’s tourism low season dips even further
PHUKET: Tourism arrivals figures fell in May, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS), with tourism revenues also falling year on year. Yet total arrivals and spending during the first five months of 2019 are still slightly higher than last year.
Teen entrepreneur making Phuket proud with charity start-up
Teen entrepreneur making Phuket proud with charity start-up
Founder and CEO of Sandee for Good, Asia’s Regional Director & Club President at LaunchX, Alumni at Quarter Zero, Co-founder of KétoPlants. This might read like the LinkedIn profile of a successful busi­nessperson at the peak of their adult career, but it is in fact the CV of Irawadee Thawornbut, known as Bai-Dteuy, an accomplished Phuketian entrepreneur of just 16 years old.
Phuket Opinion: Killing a tourism image
Phuket Opinion: Killing a tourism image
PHUKET: The shooting of 45-year-old motorbike taxi tout Panya Kingjumpa in front of a FamilyMart on the Patong beach road early last Sunday morning (June 23) has drawn a line in the sand in just how out of control Phuket’s so-called “public transport drivers” are getting.
Prayut: EU willing to normalise ties with Thailand
Prayut: EU willing to normalise ties with Thailand
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says the European Union is willing to normalise ties with Thailand now that the country has returned to democracy.
PM to preside over Chalong Underpass grand opening and disaster response meeting during Phuket visit
PM to preside over Chalong Underpass grand opening and disaster response meeting during Phuket visit
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is due to visit Phuket for the day on July 8 to take part in a number of important events.
The flying thespian reports from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The flying thespian reports from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
If you recall, in my maiden article I spoke of one of my greatest theatrical inspirations: the Oregon Shakespeare Festival under the leader­ship of Angus Bowmer. Well, guess what? I’ve just spent two wonderful days there, watching a number of plays. In short, The Play’s the Thing! has gone international!
Phuket Marine Biological Centre provides contact for injured sea turtle findings
Phuket Marine Biological Centre provides contact for injured sea turtle findings
PHUKET: The Chief of the Marine Endangered Species Unit at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) has provided a telephone number to be used when a distressed sea turtle is found.
Phuket Rajabhat starts screenings of compulsory driver training videos
Phuket Rajabhat starts screenings of compulsory driver training videos
PHUKET: To lighten the load on the number of people forced to wait at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) in order to watch the driver training videos, Phuket Rajabhat University is providing screenings of the videos along with certification that the applicant has viewed the videos as required.
Memoirs of Taihei: Authentic cuisine at Banyan Tree Phuket’s Japanese restaurant
Memoirs of Taihei: Authentic cuisine at Banyan Tree Phuket’s Japanese restaurant
Thailand has a growing appe­tite for Japanese food. As the country has slowly relaxed its visa requirements for tourists over the past decade, Thais and expats alike have flocked to Japan to experience a na­tion that sits on the cutting edge yet also remains profoundly in touch with ancient tradition. And on re­turn, these travellers seek a slice of the timeless cuisine they enjoyed there.