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Grow Boating Networking Evening - Jun 2019
Grow Boating Networking Evening - Jun 2019
This months Grow Boating we are delighted to announce that Asteri, a sister company to Asia Yacht Agency, will be our drinks sponsors. Asteri is the official distributor for Thailand for Zodiac, Bombard and Avon RIB’s. www.asiayachtagency.com/ There will be a light buffet sponsored by the Speakeasy Yacht Club and special prices on your favourite local drinks. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you at The Speakeasy Yacht Club, Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. The Grow Boating Networking Evening is proud to support the Thai Yachting Business Association https://www.facebook.com/groups/491098897758155/
Six arrested with drugs and firearms in Phuket
Six arrested with drugs and firearms in Phuket
PHUKET: Several drug busts have been made in the past week throughout Phuket leading to the arrests of six individuals for drugs and firearm-related offences.
Italian men, both 70, still behind bars pending trial for fishing in national park
Italian men, both 70, still behind bars pending trial for fishing in national park
PHUKET: Two Italian men, both 70 years old, have spent the past three weeks in detention cells at Phang Nga Provincial Court while still waiting for formal charges to be brought against them for fishing in a national park.
Australian Ambassador calls for better safety precautions by travellers
Australian Ambassador calls for better safety precautions by travellers
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon has made his stance on Australians travelling to Thailand very clear: they need to read travel advisories and learn about the culture and the risks present in the places where they are travelling to, take out appropriate insurance and use common sense while abroad to not take risks they wouldn’t take back home.
King distributes B2.4bn in public donations to hospitals
King distributes B2.4bn in public donations to hospitals
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King on Tuesday (May 7) donated more than B2.4 billion to 27 hospitals for new medical equipment purchases, according to the Royal Household Bureau.
Liverpool ‘giants’ stun Barca to make Champions League final
Liverpool ‘giants’ stun Barca to make Champions League final
PHUKET: Liverpool produced one of the most stunning comebacks in Champions League history to beat Barcelona 4-0 and progress to the final for the second consecutive year on Tuesday (May 7) as stand-in striker Divock Origi and substitute Georginio Wijnaldum both scored twice.
Patong lifeguards issue warning as monsoon season begins
Patong lifeguards issue warning as monsoon season begins
PHUKET: The Patong Surf Life Saving group have today (May 7) made an announcement urging the public to exercise caution when visiting Patong Beach following a weather warning issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warning of heavy rain, strong winds and high waves from today until Friday (May 10).
People invited to sign books of congratulations for HM The King
People invited to sign books of congratulations for HM The King
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has invited people to sign books of well-wishes for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn at Phuket Provincial Hall. Similar books of congratulatory messages from the public are also available at local government across the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: The King ascends to the throne! Hospital staff drug-tested? New road penalty system? || May 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: The King ascends to the throne! Hospital staff drug-tested? New road penalty system? || May 7
PHUKET XTRA - May 7 Thailand has a new King! |:| Points-based driving penalties for Thailand |:| Hospital staff to be drug tested! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Election Commission endorses 349 constituency MPs
Election Commission endorses 349 constituency MPs
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has approved all existing 349 constituency MPs as it rushes to meet the MP endorsement deadline so Parliament can convene by May.
Man with mental disability drowns in Phuket Town public water source pond
Man with mental disability drowns in Phuket Town public water source pond
PHUKET: Police this morning (May 7) recovered the body of a man who is estimated to have had the mental age of a four- to five-year-old child from a pond at Suan Luang (King’s Park), on the outskirts of Phuket Town.
Captain Kompany keeps Man City on course for Premier League title
Captain Kompany keeps Man City on course for Premier League title
MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola led the tributes for Vincent Kompany after the Belgian’s thunderous strike earned a nervy 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday (May 6) to move the English champions to within one win of retaining the Premier League.
PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2019
PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2019
Celebrate Thailand's finest developers by nominating them for the industry's most prestigious awards. With a professionally run judging system supervised by the award-winning team of BDO, one of the world's largest auditing and accountancy firms, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate. Gala Dinner & Awards on 9 August 2019 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.
Myanmar couple stabbed in Chalong
Myanmar couple stabbed in Chalong
PHUKET: A Myanmar worker was stabbed to death at a migrant worker’s camp in Chalong on Sunday evening (May 5) following an argument about kratom being used at work.
Dogs with jobs: The difference between emotional support, therapy and service dogs
Dogs with jobs: The difference between emotional support, therapy and service dogs
The number of jobs that dogs are doing is growing at an exceptional rate. We are all used to police dogs, search and rescue dogs and guide dogs, but there are a few other terms which get thrown around and are of­ten thought of as the same thing. Whilst the laws governing service and support animals here are muted at best, it’s still worth know­ing what people mean when they refer to terms given to various dogs.
His Majesty praises ‘unity’
His Majesty praises ‘unity’
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King said he was impressed by the unity among the Thai people who gathered to offer him their best wishes during his grand public audience.
The Phuket News - Match Play
The Phuket News - Match Play
Starting June 1st. All proceeds to go to Phuket Has Been Good to Us. Open to all players with a recognized Handicap* Each round to be played at a course where one player is a member. If both players are members the higher handicapper choses the course. Laguna GC to offer special price to any pairs matched against each where neither golfer is a member at Phuket Club. To be played from white Tee’s unless agreed by both players. 500thb entry fee / 300thb fee per round. All losers in round one to play in ‘PLATE’ Competition. Standard match play, FULL difference of handicaps to be given. Trophies for winner and Runner both main event and plate. Vouchers for all semi finalists. *All club handicaps recognized – Society handicaps accepted but maybe adjusted. Email queries to matchplay@classactmedia.co.th Entry fees paid via phuketticketmaster.com
BCCT Multi-Chamber Phuket Networking & Briefing
BCCT Multi-Chamber Phuket Networking & Briefing
British, together with American, Australian, European Association, German, Netherlands, Singapore and Swedish Chamber of Commerce Thailand, cordially invites you to BCCT Multi-Chambers Phuket Briefing & Networking on Thursday 13th June at X2 Vibe Phuket Patong from 5 – 9 pm. The briefing by Grant Thornton Chairman, Chris Cracknell, will cover current global economy updates, followed by a networking. For booking, please call 02-651-5350 or e-mail Urosesri at urosesri@bccthai.com
Govt to adopt ‘tough’ points-based driving penalties
Govt to adopt ‘tough’ points-based driving penalties
BANGKOK: Thailand’s new traffic laws will be based on the more stringent Japanese model, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Ranong immigration chief transferred after Myanmar complaint
Ranong immigration chief transferred after Myanmar complaint
RANONG: The Immigration chief of the southern province of Ranong was transferred to an inactive post in the Immigration Bureau after Myanmar accused Ranong immigration police of slow service for 200 Myanmar tourists.