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Phuket Opinion: For stupidity, click repeat
Phuket Opinion: For stupidity, click repeat
PHUKET: The Navy’s action to file a criminal complaint against American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee Thepdet for the “seastead” built in the waters some 42 kilometres south of Phuket is sadly laughable, but should come as no surprise.
It’s a Super Saturday at the 7s for Phuket Misfits
It’s a Super Saturday at the 7s for Phuket Misfits
PHUKET: Phuket Misfits had a memorable middle day at the Thalang International Cricket 7s.
Nine fishing boats catch fire in Satun
Nine fishing boats catch fire in Satun
SATUN: Nine fishing boats caught fire at Pakbara pier in Langu district this morning (April 20).
Navy in motion to remove Phuket seastead
Navy in motion to remove Phuket seastead
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy today (Apr 20) conducted another inspection of the controversial “seastead” south of Phuket that is to be removed as soon as practically possible without delay.
Mains water supply outage announced
Mains water supply outage announced
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in several areas across Phuket on Tuesday (Apr 23).
Second fire in three days breaks out in Rawai
Second fire in three days breaks out in Rawai
PHUKET: Rawai Deputy Mayor Teerapong Taodang urged people to beware of fire hazards after a blaze broke out on Soi Saiyuan 16 today (April 20).
Easy like Sunday morning: Introducing the Lazy Breakfast at Red Sauce
Easy like Sunday morning: Introducing the Lazy Breakfast at Red Sauce
Rosewood Phuket has your next Sunday sorted. Have a well-deserved lie-in first. Wake up slowly, get ready and drive to­wards Patong. Observe the carnage left over from the night before and marvel at the revellers who still haven’t made it back to their hotels yet. Take a moment of grati­tude for your lie-in and head for the hills.
Patong police, taxi drivers meet to discuss service, behaviour
Patong police, taxi drivers meet to discuss service, behaviour
PHUKET: Patong Police and officials from relevant government offices held their first meeting with taxi drivers to talk about drivers’ behaviour and find ways to improve service quality in order to “make tourists more impressed”.
In Big Joke saga, border patrol boss gets last laugh
In Big Joke saga, border patrol boss gets last laugh
BANGKOK: The chief of the border patrol police has been named head of immigration police, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a high-profile leader who was transferred to an inactive position in early April.
Residents, hotels blamed for Nai Yang canal pollution
Residents, hotels blamed for Nai Yang canal pollution
PHUKET: Sirinath National Park Chief Vitoon Dechpramualpol responded to online complaints over polluted, stinky canal running through Nai Yang area and threatening to empty into the sea.
Risk and Markets
Risk and Markets
The Oxford dictionary defines risk as “A situation involving exposure to danger”. In our daily lives, we are constantly exposed to risk, to one degree or another. In most cases we can assess the risk of doing something ourselves, whether it’s emotional in putting ourselves outside of our comfort zone socially or performing a sporting activity or something as simple as crossing the road. We make our own risk assessment and choose whether to undertake the activity.
CC’s Hideaway presents ‘Stargazer’, its 5th annual talent contest
CC’s Hideaway presents ‘Stargazer’, its 5th annual talent contest
CC’s Hideaway, located in Kata, proudly presents its 5th ‘Stargazer Talent Contest’ which will take place on Apr 27 between 6pm and 11pm.
Police open door to no death penalty charge over Phuket seastead case
Police open door to no death penalty charge over Phuket seastead case
PHUKET: The police investigator tasked with the Royal Thai Navy complaint against American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee Thepdet over the ‘seastead’ built south of Phuket told The Phuket News today (Apr 19) that he will not move to charge the couple under Section 119 – which may incur the death penalty – if he finds no evidence that the structure threatens national security.
ACST International Cricket 7s Day One sees Dibrugarh come out on top
ACST International Cricket 7s Day One sees Dibrugarh come out on top
PHUKET: Cricket Club of Dibrugarh came out on top after Day One of the 2019 ACST Thalang International Cricket 7s.
Italians, boat crew and guide all arrested for fishing in national park
Italians, boat crew and guide all arrested for fishing in national park
PHUKET: Two Italian men in the 70s along with their guide and boat crew have been taken into custody for fishing within the national park at the Similan Islands.
Inspectors suspect foul play from Patong resorts
Inspectors suspect foul play from Patong resorts
PHUKET: Patong Deputy Mayor Boonma Aeapsap on Wednesday (Apr 17) told The Phuket News that inspections are still ongoing in the search for the source of the wastewater flowing onto Merlin Beach in Patong.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Aussie stabbed 12 times! Promthep Cape wildfire! Maya Bay closed ’indefinitely’? || April 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Aussie stabbed 12 times! Promthep Cape wildfire! Maya Bay closed ’indefinitely’? || April 19
PHUKET XTRA - April 19 Aussie stabbed 12 times protecting woman |:| Promthep Cape wildfire contained |:| Maya Bay closure ’indefinite’ |:| Patong Police: No road rage |:| Fears of a duty-free monopoly Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Local election laws passed, on track to be held mid-year, says Phuket election chief
Local election laws passed, on track to be held mid-year, says Phuket election chief
PHUKET: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has released the relevant acts incorporating changes to local election laws, paving the way for local elections to be held nationwide, including in Phuket.
Border police chief to replace ‘Big Joke’
Border police chief to replace ‘Big Joke’
BANGKOK: The chief of border patrol police has been named head of immigration police, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a high-profile policeman who was transferred to an inactive position early in April.
Australian Tham Luang cave rescue divers receive Thai award
Australian Tham Luang cave rescue divers receive Thai award
BANGKOK: Australian cave divers Dr Richard Harris and Dr Craig Challen have been conferred the MostAdmirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn at a ceremony in Bangkok, for their crucial role in the Tham Luang cave rescue last year.