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Swede expresses gratitude to Thai officials for handling of partner’s death
Swede expresses gratitude to Thai officials for handling of partner’s death
PHUKET: A Swedish woman who lost her boyfriend in a freak accident at their Phuket home has expressed her gratitude to Phuket Immigration Police and Tourist Police for their support and assistance in handling the repatriation.
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Mains water supply to be cut in Kathu
Mains water supply to be cut in Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in parts of Kathu on Wednesday (May 29) for repairs to be carried out.
Patong Mayor tables major conference centre for MICE initiative
Patong Mayor tables major conference centre for MICE initiative
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup today headlined a major event to lure MICE tourists to the tourism town amid concerns of the falling number of tourists visiting Patong during the tourism low season months of May through October.
Sandman: The Vietnamese snowboarder training on dunes
Sandman: The Vietnamese snowboarder training on dunes
VIETNAM: Sun-kissed and shaggy-haired, Nguyen Thai Binh swaps his flip flops for bulky boots ahead of snowboarding practice on the sand dunes of southern Vietnam – the unlikely training ground for the country’s fledgling winter athletes with mountain-sized ambitions.
The Finest Cuisines of Indian
The Finest Cuisines of Indian
Do you want to try authentic exclusively Indian food? The best Indian chef in Phuket is inviting you to enjoy it on 31st of May at The Speakeasy Yacht Club, Royal Phuket Marina. Start from 6:30pm onward. Call: 081 979 2082 or email: catherinem@royalphuketmarina.com
Patong condo caught dumping wastewater onto Kalim Beach
Patong condo caught dumping wastewater onto Kalim Beach
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup announced yesterday (May 27) that The Residence Kalim Bay will be prosecuted for releasing their wastewater onto Kalim Beach after an inspection found the condominium to be the source of wastewater flowing onto the beach in Patong.
Weather warning tour cancellations spur new ‘reviewed’ advisory
Weather warning tour cancellations spur new ‘reviewed’ advisory
PHUKET Following a slew of complaints from tourism operators over official weather warnings unnecessarily causing large-scale booking cancellations, the Tourism Business and Guide Registration Office (TGBRO) Region 2 in Phuket will soon start issuing its own weather advisories.
Dubai group ‘agree terms’ for Newcastle takeover
Dubai group ‘agree terms’ for Newcastle takeover
FOOTBALL: Representatives of Dubai-based Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said Monday (May 27) they had “agreed terms” with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, moving closer to completing a deal to buy the Premier League club.
The Greatest Show presented by HeadStart Dance Academy
The Greatest Show presented by HeadStart Dance Academy
Ladies and gentlemen / Boys and girls ... Witness something you've never seen before, heard before, dreamt of before ... An amazing show in Phuket ! “ The Greatest Show” presented by HeadStart Dance Academy on Saturday 8 June 2019 at 6.30pm with over 150 performers in the Sport Hall of Headstart International school Phuket. With a Circus theme including the magic of Hip Hop, Contemporary and Jazz Dancers, cheerleaders, aerial artists and singers. Come and enjoy a variety of famous musical scenes from Cats and the Greatest Showman. It's going to be a bumpy ride to the other side!!! Tickets available at Headstart front office.
So who wields influence now?
So who wields influence now?
BANGKOK: The passing of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is unlikely to diminish the political power wielded by the “three military brothers” led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a military source.
Samui Regatta: Stellar fleet line-up on Day 1
Samui Regatta: Stellar fleet line-up on Day 1
SAILING: Racing in the Samui Regatta, a highlight event on the regional regatta circuit that attracts a high calibre fleet of boats and sailors from around Asia to enjoy some top racing off the tropical island, followed by nightly prize-givings on the beach, got underway today (May 27). “Regattas don't get much better than this” was the consensus at last night's official opening of the 18th Samui Regatta, which was presided over by Surat Thani Governor Vijvut Tjinto and island dignitaries. Early off the beach this morning, Race Officer Ross Chisholm and his team headed north of Chaweng and set today's startline off the northern coastline. IRC racers were given two Windward/Leewards while the Premier divisions and IRC Cruising class were sent on a longer course taking in the scenery, outlying islands and gin-clear waters for which Samui is justifiably famous. Making their intentions clear from the off were 2015 regatta winners WindSikher (SIN), who claimed the first bullet in IRC Zero. Owner Sarab Singh and his crew have raced Samui Regatta many times before and put their knowledge to good use in Race 1, correcting out two minutes ahead of defending champions THA72 with Zannekin (HKG) third. With the wind splitting the fleet so dramatically in Race 1, the course was re-laid for the second race and after two laps less than 20 seconds separated the top two. Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood (AUS) edged out THA 72 to take the win. Freefire (HKG) jumped up into third with Jelik snatching fourth, just fifteen seconds ahead of WindSikher on corrected time. Two second places for THA72 today see them top of the standings as they hunt down their fourth consecutive win – a feat unmatched over the past 18 years. In IRC 1, last year's class winner and 2017/18 AsianYachting Grand Prix winner, Mandrake III (HKG), got their regatta off to the best of starts with a double daily double – line honours and win on corrected time in both of today's races. The former Ichi Ban, Fujin (AUS), placed second in both races while Morton Jakobsen/Niel Semple's Over Here (THA) placed third in the first race but was edged out by another former Ichi Ban, Tenacious (AUS), in the second race. The Premier class are being scored in two divisions: IRC for the monohulls only and NHC for the monohull-multihull combined fleet which includes the 60-foot trimaran, Scallywag FUKU Bld 60 (HKG). In the IRC Premier Monohull Division, Bella Uno (MAS) scored a comfortable win over Moonblue 2 (HKG) in second, while Thai entry, Lawana, didn't finish the race. Scoring under NHC, Scallywag Fuku Bld 60 split Bella Uno and Moonblue 2 to place second overall. It's a three-way battle in IRC Cruising and the early bragging rights go to SailQuest Hi Jinks (USA) who scored the daily double in today's single race. Samui-based MoonShadow2 (THA) placed second ahead of Andre Den Braven's Graffiti (THA) in third. Full results are available at http://www.samuiregatta.com/on-the-water/results2019 Racing continues off Chaweng Beach, Samui, tomorrow (May 28)
Volunteer divers collect 230kg of trash off Phuket
Volunteer divers collect 230kg of trash off Phuket
PHUKET: A team of volunteer divers assisted the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) in collecting 230kg of trash from the sea at Koh Mai Thon and Koh Hae in Phuket over the past weekend.
ANDAMAN CATCH TUESDAY
ANDAMAN CATCH TUESDAY
Every Tuesday our culinary team prepare a special Andaman Catch menu featuring our fish of the day selection prepared in one of three ways, a special seafood appetiser and a sweet finish dessert. Pair your catch with one of our sommelier selections special offers, available Tuesday only. 950* Baht. 18.30 - 22.00 www.salaphuket.com Advance bookings are recommended - 076 33 8888. *Subject to 10% service charge and 7% value added tax.
Nui and Freedom Beach buildings to be demolished within two months
Nui and Freedom Beach buildings to be demolished within two months
PHUKET: After a drawn out dispute between locals and business owners, the Royal Forest Department yesterday (May 26) confirmed that all illegally built structures on Nui Beach and Freedom Beach in Karon will be demolished within two months.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: From joking to stabbing? Ship bursts into flames! Powerful ’Pa Prem’ dies at 98... || May 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: From joking to stabbing? Ship bursts into flames! Powerful ’Pa Prem’ dies at 98... || May 27
PHUKET XTRA - May 27 WANTED: Volunteers to help marine officials |:| Airport cabbie stabs fellow cabbie |:| Ship bursts into flames! |:| Parliament chooses next house speaker |:| Gen. Prem dies at 98 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket airport taxi driver charged for stabbing fellow driver after ‘joking’ gets out of hand
Phuket airport taxi driver charged for stabbing fellow driver after ‘joking’ gets out of hand
PHUKET: An airport taxi driver has been charged for stabbing a fellow driver working for the same company after teasing each other escalated into a full-blown fistfight, which ended when one driver stabbed the other in the chest with a knife yesterday morning (May 26).
Rotary Monthly Dinner Meeting
Rotary Monthly Dinner Meeting
Our last dinner-out in this Rotary year brings us to a new restaurant in Kamala. The Euro Cafe, formerly known as Taste, under new Dutch management. Please register and choose your menu by adding selection into the comments. If not Western, just mention Thai food. Starter - Cazpacho or Smoked salmon salad. Main - Pork Tenderloins or Baked salmon with tagliatelle. Desert - Chocolate mousse + vanilla ice cream or Dutch apple pie + vanilla ice cream. 500.00 THB per person. Register - https://rotarypatong.org/event/dinner-out-june-2019/
Cyclists ride in honour of teacher
Cyclists ride in honour of teacher
PHUKET: Among many tributes paid to British International School Phuket (BISP) teacher Iain Richardson after his death in a recent road accident was a circuit of honour around the island ridden by colleagues and friends who had shared his love of cycling.
Phuket marks third-highest hand, foot and mouth disease infection rate in the country
Phuket marks third-highest hand, foot and mouth disease infection rate in the country
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health is calling on parents and schools to be on the lookout for hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) – a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children – with Phuket as of Friday (May 24) having the third-highest infection rate in the country.