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Phuket livestock chief plays down African swine fever situation
Phuket livestock chief plays down African swine fever situation
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has confirmed that there is no outbreak of African Swine Fever in Phuket and that there is nothing to worry about at present.
Preparations for Multihull Solutions Regatta 2019 underway
Preparations for Multihull Solutions Regatta 2019 underway
Preparations for the 2019 Multihull Solutions Regatta are already well underway. Organised and operated by Phuket Yacht Club in the environs of Chalong Bay the MHSR has become the largest Multihull only event in Asia.
World’s tiniest surviving baby born in California
World’s tiniest surviving baby born in California
SAN DIEGO: A California hospital on Wednesday (May 30) disclosed the birth of the world’s smallest baby ever to survive, weighing a mere 245 grams – the same as a large apple – when she was born.
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday long weekend
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday long weekend
PHUKET: Businesses, workers, government offices and residents across Phuket are readying for the first public holiday for the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Queen Suthida, who celebrates her 41st birthday on Monday (Jun 3).
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa’s Cucina Italian Kitchen scoops up Thailand Tatler Best Restaurants 2019 award
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa’s Cucina Italian Kitchen scoops up Thailand Tatler Best Restaurants 2019 award
The award-winning Phuket beach resort JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is pleased to announce that Cucina Italian Kitchen recently received the gastronomic award in the annual Thailand Tatler’s Best Restaurants 2019.
Farewell gift: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea win Europa League final
Farewell gift: Hazard scores twice as Chelsea win Europa League final
MADRID: Eden Hazard scored twice and then admitted it was his parting gift as the Belgian’s brace helped Chelsea sweep away Arsenal to win 4-1 in the Europa League final in Baku.MADRID: Eden Hazard scored twice and then admitted it was his parting gift as the Belgian’s brace helped Chelsea sweep away Arsenal to win 4-1 in the Europa League final in Baku.
Path open for PPRP coalition
Path open for PPRP coalition
BANGKOK: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has agreed to let the Democrat Party take the three ministerial positions it demands, clearing the way for a coalition government to be formed successfully, a Democrat source said on Wednesday (May 29).
Mains water outage near airport
Mains water outage near airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in areas around – and including – Phuket International Airport in Thalang tomorrow (May 30).
Samui Regatta: Action galore on Day 3
Samui Regatta: Action galore on Day 3
SAMUI: Back racing! After a brief delay with the AP raised onshore, at 09:05 it was lowered and the sailors headed out to the startline where breeze awaited on the Nora Buri & Nora Beach Race Day. Looking to get as many races on the scorecard as possible and make up for yesterday’s wind no-show, Ross Chisholm and team got three races in for all classes and there was plenty of action across the fleet.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong underpass to open! Flying bag snatch? Southern bombing kills teen! || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong underpass to open! Flying bag snatch? Southern bombing kills teen! || May 29
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 Chalong underpass to open Friday |:| Arrest after dangerous bag snatch! |:| Insurgent hunt widens after bombing |:| Sate seeks damages after ship explosion |:| Murder suspect caught in Phuket! |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Chalong underpass to open this Friday
Chalong underpass to open this Friday
PHUKET: More than three years and 11 months in the making, the 350-metre long Chalong Underpass is now scheduled to open to motorists this Friday (May 31), The Phuket News has been told.
The forgotten women living in the time of Buddha part 2: Queen Mallika
The forgotten women living in the time of Buddha part 2: Queen Mallika
Which comes first: music or magic? That’s the quintessential question eternally abeat at the centre of one of Buddhism’s most enduring love stories.
Thai Night Buffet
Thai Night Buffet
Experience Authentic Thai Food. Let’s take a tasteful journey through Thai cuisine, Baan Talay is feature a tempting selections of traditional Thai food and local Phuket delicacies. Enjoy with a variety of live station; Thai papaya salad, spicy soup and much more to give a true taste of Thailand. THB 950++ per person. Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Murder suspect caught trying to enter Phuket with loaded guns
Murder suspect caught trying to enter Phuket with loaded guns
PHUKET: A man wanted for murder in Phatthalung has been caught at a checkpoint in Phuket with two guns and crystal meth.
Phuket police hunt down, arrest men for dangerous Chinese tourist bag snatch
Phuket police hunt down, arrest men for dangerous Chinese tourist bag snatch
PHUKET: A week-long manuhunt launched by police for two men wanted for snatching a Chinese tourist’s bag in Rawai last week, during which the woman was ripped off her feet during the theft, finally resulted in the two suspects being arrested in Karon yesterday (May 28).
Arsenal and Chelsea ready for Europa League battle in distant Baku
Arsenal and Chelsea ready for Europa League battle in distant Baku
FOOTBALL: The build-up to the Europa League final has been marred by the controversy surrounding UEFA’s choice of venue, but it is now time for the football to do the talking as familiar foes Chelsea and Arsenal prepare to do battle in the unfamiliar setting of Baku tonight.
Rape redefined, penalties toughened
Rape redefined, penalties toughened
BANGKOK: The Criminal Code has been amended to increase penalties for rapes and indecent assaults, including those recorded on video.
Condo GM responds to Kalim Beach wastewater accusation
Condo GM responds to Kalim Beach wastewater accusation
PHUKET: The general manager of The Residence Kalim Bay has provided a statement in response to accusations on Monday (May 27) from Patong’s mayor and municipality officers that the condominium was releasing its wastewater onto Kalim Beach.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 230kg of trash! Statesman’s fortune left to the poor! Cannabis drugs to debut? || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 230kg of trash! Statesman’s fortune left to the poor! Cannabis drugs to debut? || May 28
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 230kg of trash collected! |:| Demolishing Nui, Freedom beach buildings |:| Prem’s fortunes donated to the poor |:| Patong condo caught dumping wastewater |:| Cannabis drugs to debut ’soon’ Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Samui Regatta: No racing on Day 2 as sailors regroup onshore
Samui Regatta: No racing on Day 2 as sailors regroup onshore
SAILING: The best laid plans… The breeze was on early this morning as the race management left the beach. The plan: head straight out off Chaweng Beach and lay a startline. Leaving the “shelter” of the bay, the wind died off the further they went out. A few nautical miles off shore and everyone joined in the waiting game.