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Power outage scheduled near Surin Beach
Power outage scheduled near Surin Beach
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off near Surin Beach on Thursday (May 16) as work is carried out on high-voltage power cables.
New property tax regime questioned over desired impact
New property tax regime questioned over desired impact
BANGKOK: Two tax measures were recently approved to resuscitate the housing sector, but they are unlikely to have much effect as mortgage rejections remain a major problem, say local developers.
Beginner’s meditation for a modern world
Beginner’s meditation for a modern world
Hello and welcome to another month and, to be honest, a little bit of a continuation from last month. In April’s column, I spoke about taking the calm off of the yoga mat. This month, I want to give you a beginner’s me­diation exercise but with a twist.
PIWC May Dinner
PIWC May Dinner
Come join us either with your partner, friends or by yourself to meet new friends. Cost: 1000 Baht Time: 6:30 Registration for 7 pm start. We are limited to 40 guests so first in first served. Please don't miss out on this fabulous evening of scrumptious food, exceptional beverages, stunning views and great company. Also please note there is limited parking so please carpool or arrange a minivan where possible.
Female cop shatters glass ceiling
Female cop shatters glass ceiling
BANGKOK: Growing up, Pol Col Pawina Ekchat never thought she would become a police officer, let alone the first female superintendent in Royal Thai Police history.
Hamilton dominates Spanish Grand Prix
Hamilton dominates Spanish Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has regained control of the drivers standings after snatching victory from teammate Valtteri Bottas at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Manchester City win thrilling title race, break Liverpool hearts
Manchester City win thrilling title race, break Liverpool hearts
FOOTBALL: Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday (May 12), holding their nerve to come from behind and thrash Brighton to hold off a charging Liverpool after a nailbiting campaign.
One moment in time: The hidden wonderment of Japanese short-form poetry
One moment in time: The hidden wonderment of Japanese short-form poetry
Quality short-form writing is generally acknowledged in literary circles as an exceptionally difficult discipline and an art form of itself. There’s many an artisan coffee drunk at book circle deliberations on the best short story ever told, and fisty-cuffs at dawn should some illiterate ignoramus belittle your favoured novella.
Surin Islands national park closes early due to weather
Surin Islands national park closes early due to weather
PHUKET: The Mu Ko Surin National Park has closed early this year due to heavy weather creating dangerous conditions for visitors. Park Chief Puttapot Khuprasit issued a notice on Friday declaring the park closed from today (May 12) through to May 16.
Wastewater pouring onto Phuket beaches comes under fire, again
Wastewater pouring onto Phuket beaches comes under fire, again
PHUKET: Following an outbreak of criticism online in response to a video showing wastewater pouring onto Bang Tao Beach, officials yesterday (May 11) inspected the recently installed wastewater system and collected water samples to test for contaminants.
Phuket teen turns pro ahead of Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Phuket teen turns pro ahead of Singha Laguna Phuket Open
GOLF: Phuket-based student Napat “Toy” Paramacharoenroj has turned professional at the tender age of 17, making his professional golfing debut at the Singha E-San Open at Singha Park, Khon Kaen in February and having since competed at the Thongchai Jaidee Foundation tournament and the Singha Chiang Mai Open held last month.
Raising the steaks at Butcher’s Garden
Raising the steaks at Butcher’s Garden
The dark tiled walls glisten in the dimly lit room. Carcasses hang ominously from meat hooks. The door behind us glides to a gentle close as the Danish chef turns and produces a cleaver from its sheath.
Phuket Opinion: Lives can wait for the money-go-round
Phuket Opinion: Lives can wait for the money-go-round
PHUKET: The delay in the opening of the Chalong Hospital revealed this week is downright despicable. The plans were set in motion nearly a decade ago, and the budget delivered within 12 months. The hospital plan adopted is from other hospitals literally already open and functioning in other parts of the country exactly as set out in plans – as mandated by the Ministry of Public Health itself.
Bottas dominates spanish qualifying for third straight pole
Bottas dominates spanish qualifying for third straight pole
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas has broken the track record at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to blitz teammate Lewis Hamilton in the battle for pole at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Army scales back direct role in Phuket beach management, public transport
Army scales back direct role in Phuket beach management, public transport
PHUKET: As the Thai military scales back its direct role in local administration within the province, Lt Gen Pornsak Poonsawat, Commander of the Army Region 4, yesterday announced that responsibility for several issues in Phuket overseen by the Army will be handed over to the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) before the end of May.
Blackout to leave Kamala without mains water supply
Blackout to leave Kamala without mains water supply
PHUKET: A scheduled power outage will result in the mains water supply being shut off in Kamala this Thursday (May 16), the Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced.
Monitor/ FishTape/ Tie&Dye/ light
Monitor/ FishTape/ Tie&Dye/ light
42" LG LCD TV Monitor. B9,500. Fish Tape 50ft. B500. Tie & Dye set. Carbon Steel, Professional. B1,200. Pool light, unused B1,500
[VIDEO] Beef in sauce! What The Munch Ep. 2 || Phuket Food
[VIDEO] Beef in sauce! What The Munch Ep. 2 || Phuket Food
Welcome to What The Munch! Join Jason Beavan as he munches his way through the island in search of the top dishes in Phuket!
Surf’s up in Khao Lak
Surf’s up in Khao Lak
Typically around this time of year, we begin to experience the Southeast Asian version of the changing of the seasons. From the consistent northeasterly winds of the dry season, a change starts to occur. The first sign of the change is welcome rains signalling the end of tourist high season.
Italthai’s hotel hopes: Hospitality to see bulk of massive investment
Italthai’s hotel hopes: Hospitality to see bulk of massive investment
BANGKOK: Italthai Group is focused on expansion and investment, preparing a multi-billion-baht budget to double revenue to B30 billion by 2021.