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British teacher succumbs to injuries from motorbike accident
British teacher succumbs to injuries from motorbike accident
PHUKET: British international School, Phuket (BISP) published a notice today (May 14) announcing the sad loss of British expat Iain Richardson, who was a teacher at the school.
Bangla Road bar tout charged with murder
Bangla Road bar tout charged with murder
PHUKET: Patong Police Chief Col Anotai Jindamanee today revealed that the fatal stabbing on Patong’s bustling tourism street of bars and nightclubs was the final episode of a long ongoing spat between two “bar touts”.
June 3 now national holiday
June 3 now national holiday
BANGKOK: The cabinet has declared June 3 a national holiday because it is the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
Varanyu to defend his title at Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2019
Varanyu to defend his title at Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2019
PHUKET: Award-winning Laguna Golf Phuket golf course will host the third edition of All Thailand Golf Tour’s “Singha Laguna Phuket Open” – a professional golf competition organised by Sports Management Group (SMG) with Singha Corporation as founding sponsor and Asia’s premier destination resort, Laguna Phuket, a title sponsor.
Cabinet approves mandatory health insurance for long-stay visas
Cabinet approves mandatory health insurance for long-stay visas
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that Cabinet has approved mandatory health insurance as a new requirement for all foreigners staying in the country on one-year Non-Immigrant O-A “visas”, or “permits-to-stay” - better known simply as ’retirement visas’.
Bar host stabbed to death on Bangla Road
Bar host stabbed to death on Bangla Road
PHUKET: A bar host working on Patong’s Bangla Rd has been stabbed to death by another host after a fight broke out between them on Monday evening (May 13).
Thaksin holds talks to take over Crystal Palace
Thaksin holds talks to take over Crystal Palace
LONDON: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in talks with Crystal Palace for a possible takeover of the English Premier League club, his close associate confirmed on Monday.
Farewell Craig Ferguson - Australian Consul-General
Farewell Craig Ferguson - Australian Consul-General
On behalf of Australians in Phuket, we shall be hosting an informal farewell dinner to celebrate the efforts Craig Ferguson contributed to the local Australian community, from 6.15pm. 990 THB p.p. Starters & nibbles from 6.15pm, Squires Famous Pork Ribs, Mini Aussie Burgers & Arancini Balls with a selected drink on arrival. Main Course a choice of: Australian Premium Sirloin Steak 300gm Or Crispy skinned Tasmanian Salmon fillet. RSVP by 27th May to Sharon Joyner Ph. 0935 782 282.
Visa fee exemption boosts Indian arrivals
Visa fee exemption boosts Indian arrivals
BANGKOK: Thailand’s waiver of visa-on-arrival fees is likely to get less attention from Chinese travellers as arrivals from the mainland are still declining.
Visakha Bucha Buddhist holiday brings alcohol ban
Visakha Bucha Buddhist holiday brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: The major Buddhist holiday Visakha Bucha Day will be honoured this Saturday (May 18), followed by a substitution day public holiday next Monday (May 20).
Koh Phangan rape suspect arrested
Koh Phangan rape suspect arrested
SURAT THANI: Police on Monday evening (May 13) arrested a Thai man for allegedly raping a Norwegian woman aged 26, one day after he was released from jail for narcotic offences.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Durian mountain? Chalong Hospital delayed! Jellyfish warning? || May 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Durian mountain? Chalong Hospital delayed! Jellyfish warning? || May 13
PHUKET XTRA - May 13 Last-minute changes force Chalong Hospital delay |:| Durian mountain to become compost |:| Police under investigation over ’judge privileges’ |:| Wastewater pouring onto Phuket beaches |:| Jellyfish warning! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
The Elton John tribute show by Tim Hedges
The Elton John tribute show by Tim Hedges
Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute act performed by Tom Hedges (colleague and approved tribute artist by Sir Elton John himself) accompanied by the famous Dream Beach Club fresh seafood buffet! +++ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL +++ Book by June 1st and enjoy 20% OFF. Seafood buffet and show priced at- THB 2,200 nett per person- Dream member THB 1890 nett per person- Kids under 10 eat free Dinner starts from 7.00PM and show starts at 8.30PM.
Phuket’s Rawai fastest-growing Airbnb area in Thailand
Phuket’s Rawai fastest-growing Airbnb area in Thailand
PHUKET: Phuket’s Rawai area, at the southern end of the island, has recorded the fastest growth in Airbnb guest arrivals than anywhere else in Thailand, according to an Airbnb release issued today (May 13).
Norwegian allegedly raped on Koh Phangan
Norwegian allegedly raped on Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: Police believe an Asian man was responsible for the alleged rape of a Norwegian woman, 26, on Koh Phangan early on Sunday morning (May 12).
Police urge safety after Italian cyclist hit by car
Police urge safety after Italian cyclist hit by car
PHUKET: Police have urged bicycle riders to take extra precautions to stay safe on Phuket’s roads after an Italian man escaped serious injury in an accident in Thalang early on Sunday morning (May 12).
Kathu’s 19th Century treasure: The discovery of tin in the 1790s
Kathu’s 19th Century treasure: The discovery of tin in the 1790s
Kathu had previously been an area frequented only by hunters chasing flocks of waterfowl in the swamps or rhinoceros, tigers, deer and boar in the forests. In 1870, Dr. D. B. Bradley, publisher of the Bangkok Daily Advertiser, visited Phuket and tells us the history of the early development of these new mines at Kathu.
Wyndham flags condo hotel in Phuket’s Layan area
Wyndham flags condo hotel in Phuket’s Layan area
PHUKET: A new Wyndham-managed condominium hotel is rising in the Layan Beach area of Phuket. Named the Laya Resort Phuket, the first phase of the project is 300 units of studio and one-bedroom configuration, reports Bill Barnett of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Myanmar plane in emergency touchdown as landing gear fails
Myanmar plane in emergency touchdown as landing gear fails
MANDALAY: A Myanmar pilot saved the day after his aircraft’s landing gear failed, safely putting the jet on the runway with no front wheels on Sunday (May 12), an official said.
Jellyfish warning issued for Bang Tao, Layan beaches
Jellyfish warning issued for Bang Tao, Layan beaches
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran is urging tourists and other beachgoers to beware swathes of jellyfish that washed up on Bang Tao Beach over the weekend.