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Week-long mains water supply outages to hit Patong, Kata, and Karon
Week-long mains water supply outages to hit Patong, Kata, and Karon
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Patong, Kata, and Karon starting tomorrow (June 22) through to next Friday (June 28).
Thailand crashes out of Women’s World Cup, US marches on
Thailand crashes out of Women’s World Cup, US marches on
FOOTBALL: Thailand and Chile were both eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France yesterday (June 20) after Chile missed a penalty that would have sent it through to the round of 16.
Has F1 broken Sebastian Vettel?
Has F1 broken Sebastian Vettel?
BOX OF NEUTRALS: The days since the Canadian Grand Prix have been dominated by ferocious debate over the controversial penalising of Sebastian Vettel, taking from the German of what could have been Ferrari’s first win of the year and handing it to championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
Government urged to mull host of wage hike factors
Government urged to mull host of wage hike factors
BANGKOK: The new government is being urged to take into account various factors, including the country’s competitiveness and ability to attract foreign investment, when deciding on a hike in the daily minimum wage.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Myanmar workers in the area pay protection fees of 4,700 baht per month || June 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Myanmar workers in the area pay protection fees of 4,700 baht per month || June 20
PHUKET XTRA - June 20 the electricity supply |:| A mass tsunami-evacuation dril |:| 1The pop singer “Pookie’ and her husband for allegedly |:| Myanmar mafia Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket
Fishing activities suspected in killing turtle, says expert
Fishing activities suspected in killing turtle, says expert
PHUKET: An expert at the Phuket Marine Biology Centre (PMBC) believes that the turtle found dead at Bang Tao Beach on Monday (June 17) most likely died from fishing-related activities.
Da Endorphine Hard Rock Cafe Phuket concert raises B120k for children’s charity
Da Endorphine Hard Rock Cafe Phuket concert raises B120k for children’s charity
PHUKET: A fundraising concert featuring Da Endorphine at the Hard Rock Cafe Phuket on Monday (June 17) raised B120,000 for the Destination Kids Foundation.
Phuket’s latest Tourist Police mobile centre opens at Kamala
Phuket’s latest Tourist Police mobile centre opens at Kamala
PHUKET: The fourth Tourist Police mobile centre on the island finally opened in Kamala yesterday (June 19) with a high-profile official ceremony presided over by Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta.
Electricity outage in Kathu
Electricity outage in Kathu
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu on Friday (June 21) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Rawai ramps up fight against dengue, chikungunya
Rawai ramps up fight against dengue, chikungunya
PHUKET: The Public Health and Environment Division of Rawai Municipality this week continued to roll out its campaign to contain the spread of dengue and chikungunya across the southern end of the island with fogging of local villages and households to help prevent disease-bearing mosquitoes from breeding.
Phuket Town raids net 12,100 meth pills and guns
Phuket Town raids net 12,100 meth pills and guns
PHUKET: A series of linked police raids in Phuket Town and Rassada have led to the seizure of 12,100 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), crystal meth (ya ice) and firearms, as well as the arrests of eight people.
Cajaiba wins WBC world title in Lumpinee war of Phuketians
Cajaiba wins WBC world title in Lumpinee war of Phuketians
MUAY THAI: Brazilian fighter Luis Cajaiba was crowned WBC Muaythai welterweight world champion on Tuesday night after defeating Australia’s Chadd Collins by unanimous decision in front of an enlivened crowd in Bangkok’s famous Lumpinee Stadium.
Thailand revs up for Asean summit
Thailand revs up for Asean summit
BANGKOK: With the first Asean summit of the year around the corner, Thailand as the chair of the regional bloc plans to promote sustainability and partnership amid challenges in the current state of affairs.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pay fines at 7-Eleven? 4,500 baby turtles seized! Hotel drug raids? || June 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pay fines at 7-Eleven? 4,500 baby turtles seized! Hotel drug raids? || June 19
PHUKET XTRA - June 19 4,500 baby turtles seized |:| Students hurt in crane collapse |:| 1 arrested after head-on crash |:| Patong, Phuket Town hotel drug raids |:| Court signs deal to pay fines at 7-Eleven! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Tsunami evacuation drill to be held at Patong Beach
Tsunami evacuation drill to be held at Patong Beach
PHUKET: A mass tsunami-evacuation drill will be held in Patong next Tuesday (June 25), with the tsunami-warning sirens sounding the alarm at 1:30pm.
PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards continues long CSR history with Right To Play and the Mini Heart Project
PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards continues long CSR history with Right To Play and the Mini Heart Project
BANGKOK: PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, the long-running and most prestigious real estate awards programme in the kingdom, is proud to announce that Right To Play is the Official Charity Partner 2019 for the awards programme’s 14th annual edition.
THAI Airways defends world’s 10th best airline title, Bangkok Airways named world’s best regional
THAI Airways defends world’s 10th best airline title, Bangkok Airways named world’s best regional
PARIS: Qatar Airways won its fifth title of the best airline in the world, according to Skytrax, a respected air carrier ranking website. Thailand’s flag-carrier THAI Airways remained 10th best globally while Bangkok Airways was named world’s best regional carrier.
Man charged after deadly head-on collision
Man charged after deadly head-on collision
PHUKET: One man is facing a charge of reckless driving causing death after a deadly head-on collision on Srisoonthorn Rd in Baan Manik last night (June 18).
Pa Khlok, Cape Yamu to be hit with power outage
Pa Khlok, Cape Yamu to be hit with power outage
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok, and including all of Cape Yamu, on Thursday (June 20) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Two arrested in Patong and Phuket Town hotel drug raids
Two arrested in Patong and Phuket Town hotel drug raids
PHUKET: Police raids in Patong and Phuket Town last night resulted in the arrests of a man and woman and the seizure of 121 methamphetamine pills (ya ba) and 68.7 grams of crystal meth (ya ice).