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Patong Police call for calm after foreigner outburst over motorbike collision goes viral
Patong Police call for calm after foreigner outburst over motorbike collision goes viral
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a statement asking for all motorists to keep their cool after a foreigner was recorded delivering angry outbursts over a motorbike collision in the town on Wednesday (Apr 17).
Australian father rescues toddler from dingo’s jaws
Australian father rescues toddler from dingo’s jaws
AUSTRALIA: A father rescued his son from a dingo’s jaws after the infant was dragged from a campervan at an Australian tourist island in the third such attack this year, authorities said today (Apr 19).
21st Phuket International Rugby 10s
21st Phuket International Rugby 10s
The Aussie Bar Phuket International Rugby Tens 2019 will be hosted at Thanyapura Sports Club over the weekend of May 24-26. Teams in the men's & women's open along with the Athena Siam Coffin Dodgers vets tournaments will be vying for honours come the finals on Sunday. Entry is free so come on down and enjoy a weekend of fun & excitement and help us raise funds for the Asia Center Foundation.
Thai Retailers Association attacks duty-free ruling
Thai Retailers Association attacks duty-free ruling
BANGKOK: The private sector has slammed the government for giving Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) latitude in handling the controversial duty-free shop bidding, demanding accountability for a process that would damage the country.
Michael Jordan says Woods comeback “greatest I have ever seen”
Michael Jordan says Woods comeback “greatest I have ever seen”
LOS ANGELES: Michael Jordan described Tiger Woods’ Masters comeback as the “greatest ever” and added he called the golfing icon to personally congratulate him.
Suspect arrested after British tourist raped on Koh Phi Phi
Suspect arrested after British tourist raped on Koh Phi Phi
KRABI: A member of a boat crew has been detained and charged with the rape of a British tourist on Koh Phi Phi.
Wildfire contained at Phromthep Cape, fire warning re-issued
Wildfire contained at Phromthep Cape, fire warning re-issued
PHUKET: Firefighters from the Rawai Municipality Fire Department today urged people to beware wildfires and ofbehaviours that may carelessly start a wildfire after a blaze broke out near the tourist-popular Phromthep Cape this afternoon (Apr 18).
Maya Bay closure ‘indefinite’, national park chief confirms
Maya Bay closure ‘indefinite’, national park chief confirms
PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Worapoj Lomlim, today denounced reports that he is considering keeping May Bay closed to tourists for at least five years, and stressed that no estimate of when the world-famous bay will reopen has been considered at this stage.
After Songkran, Phuket water reductions continue to stretch reserves until rains return
After Songkran, Phuket water reductions continue to stretch reserves until rains return
PHUKET: After 270,000 litres of water being used over the Songkran holidays, Phuket’s three main reservoirs are left with 2.82 million cubic metres (m3) of water, which the island’s Irrigation Office chief is adamant will be enough to see residents through until the annual southwest monsoon rains return.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cobra eggs missing! Arrest in Phi Phi rape case! Worst Songkran road record? || April 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cobra eggs missing! Arrest in Phi Phi rape case! Worst Songkran road record? || April 18
PHUKET XTRA - April 18 King cobra caught, 30 eggs missing! |:| Manhunt for American over ’seastead’ fiasco |:| Suspect caught over Phi Phi rape |:| Worst Songkran in Phuket in years |:| 8-year-old honoured for cleaning Patong canal! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Baba Beach Club welcomes Davide Squillace
Baba Beach Club welcomes Davide Squillace
April 28th, we welcome Davide Squillace who will bring his signature house sounds to Baba Beach Club Phuket. Escape to our Music Lovers' oasis on Natai beach for an elevated weekend experience. For more information & bookings, contact us: +66 76 429 388, phuket@bababeachclub.com, facebook.com/BabaBeachClub, instagram.com/bababeachclub, bababeachclub.com, soundcloud.com/baba-beach-club
King cobra female caught in Patong, 30 eggs missing from nest
King cobra female caught in Patong, 30 eggs missing from nest
PHUKET: Patong firefighters are concerned that a male king cobra remains at large in a residential area at the northern end of the busy tourism town after catching a female king cobra in Kalim this morning (Apr 18).
Soldier dies after motorbike hits power pole in Thalang
Soldier dies after motorbike hits power pole in Thalang
PHUKET: A man has died after he lost control of his motorbike and crashed into a power pole in Thalang in the early hours of this morning (Apr 18).
Boy, 14, killed as Phuket suffers worst Songkran road safety record in years
Boy, 14, killed as Phuket suffers worst Songkran road safety record in years
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its worst tally of people killed during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays in at least six years, with a 14-year-old boy among the fatalities.
Spurs survive seven-goal thriller to end Man City’s quadruple quest
Spurs survive seven-goal thriller to end Man City’s quadruple quest
MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s bid for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies ended in dramatic fashion as Tottenham progressed to the Champions League semi-finals on away goals as a pulsating 4-3 win for City on Wednesday (Apr 17) was not enough to overturn their 1-0 first leg deficit.
 
3 Bedroom Condo Wanted
Looking for 3 Bed Condo/Apartment any area of Phuket for 3million Thai Baht or thereabouts. Please email mick11468@gmail.com. Thanks!
Catch Junior family beach club opens on Bang Tao Beach
Catch Junior family beach club opens on Bang Tao Beach
The creative team behind Phuket’s best-loved beach club, Catch Beach Club, have set up a place dedicated for young people to call their very own on Bang Tao Beach.
Outsider PM touted as impasse breaker
Outsider PM touted as impasse breaker
BANGKOK: A provisional clause under Section 272 of the charter, better known as the “outsider prime minister” rule, is being touted as an alternative route if the political impasse over forming the next government continues.
Mains water supply to be cut in Wichit
Mains water supply to be cut in Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Wichit on Thursday (Apr 18) due to necessary pipe repairs.
Nong Bank, 8, honoured as model citizen for cleaning Patong canal
Nong Bank, 8, honoured as model citizen for cleaning Patong canal
PHUKET: An 8-year-old boy has been honoured as a role model citizen for helping to clean the filthy Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Phuket’s busiest tourism town.