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Phuket police ready for Songkran
Phuket police ready for Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket police are ready to take care of local people and tourists during the upcoming Songkran festival, Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Col Pakin Na Ranong told The Phuket News yesterday (Apr 5).
Safety at Sea: Galileo launches new initiative for Phuket’s marine industry
Safety at Sea: Galileo launches new initiative for Phuket’s marine industry
PHUKET: Galileo Maritime Academy and the Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA), in conjunction with The Phuket News and Live 89.5 radio, has launched a marine safety training campaign for all crew of vessels engaged in the Thai marine tourism industry.
Phuket’s 10yr old golf star scores albatross and qualifies for US tournament
Phuket’s 10yr old golf star scores albatross and qualifies for US tournament
GOLF: Phuket’s star golfer, 10-year-old Louise Landgraf, has finished in an impressive second place at the weekend’s TGA-Singha Golf Junior Golf Championships.
Over 30k meth pills, gun and ammunition seized
Over 30k meth pills, gun and ammunition seized
PHUKET: Police seized 30,894 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills, a firearm and ammunition from a Thai man on Thursday evening (Apr 4) after a tip-off from an undercover police officer.
Serene cuisine at SALA Phuket
Serene cuisine at SALA Phuket
I count myself, like many of you reading this article, as extremely fortunate and perhaps slightly privileged to be able to say I am a resident of Phuket.
Being Polite: Army to teach Patong tuk-tuk, taxi drivers manners after vicious beating of tourists
Being Polite: Army to teach Patong tuk-tuk, taxi drivers manners after vicious beating of tourists
PHUKET: Royal Thai Army soldiers based in Phuket will call in tuk-tuk and taxi drivers in Patong for an “attitude adjustment” briefing after two tourists were viciously beaten in the tourism town last week.
Taxi causes nine-vehicle carnage on Patong Hill
Taxi causes nine-vehicle carnage on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A taxi driver carrying tourists from the UAE was involved in a multi-vehicle crash yesterday morning (Apr 4) on Patong Hill.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Humiliated into road repairs? Water levels at record lows! Patong lifeguards to the rescue! || April 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Humiliated into road repairs? Water levels at record lows! Patong lifeguards to the rescue! || April 5
PHUKET XTRA - April 5 Water levels at record lows! |:| Sacred water ceremony for Coronation! |:| Officials humiliated into road repairs |:| Patong lifeguards save life! |:| Bangkok power cables go underground in 2 years? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Road resurfacing in Phuket Town expected to create traffic
Road resurfacing in Phuket Town expected to create traffic
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality have released a statement asking people to avoid Rassada Rd and Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town tonight (Apr 5) as the Phuket Office of the Public Works and Town Planning and Country Planning Department (DPT-Phuket), and Phuket City Municipality will be resurfacing parts of the roads from 8 pm until the work is complete.
Leclerc repays Ferrari faith with moral Bahrain win
Leclerc repays Ferrari faith with moral Bahrain win
BAHRAIN: After a near faultless weekend in just his second race as a Ferrari driver, you’d struggle to find anyone who thinks Charles Leclerc didn’t deserve to stand atop the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Patong Pool League: Kwan’s Birdie cut Caddy Shack’s lead
Patong Pool League: Kwan’s Birdie cut Caddy Shack’s lead
PHUKET: The 20th round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant was played Thursday April 4.
Patong lifeguards revive Russian tourist, 63
Patong lifeguards revive Russian tourist, 63
PHUKET: A 63-year-old Russian tourist was revived on Patong Beach this morning (Apr 5) after losing consciousness while swimming in the sea.
Phuket Governor: ‘Make Songkran safe’
Phuket Governor: ‘Make Songkran safe’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakkaphong Tavipatana has called on the heads of the main government offices and major businesses on the island to make safety the top priority during the upcoming Songkran festivities, to be celebrated nationwide April 11-17.
Body of man washed off rocks while fishing washes ashore at Nai Harn Beach
Body of man washed off rocks while fishing washes ashore at Nai Harn Beach
PHUKET: The body of a man who fell into the sea while fishing on rocks near the windmill at Phromthep Cape early yesterday morning was recovered from floating offshore at Nai Harn Beach later yesterday (Apr 4).
Motorcyclist dead after swerving to avoid turning minivan
Motorcyclist dead after swerving to avoid turning minivan
PHUKET: A man has died after crashing his motorbike into a power pole in Phuket Town early this morning (Apr 5).
Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch
From 12.00 - 16.00. THB 1,850++ per person. Join egg-citing on the beach, egg hunting and games by tree house kids club, Easter bunny visit with goody bag for kids, kid's buffet, live entertainment and massage corner. kids below 12 dine free (one child per paying adult).
Happy Songkran Fest
Happy Songkran Fest
Experience the pleasant water Festival. Tuck into an extraordinary to celebrate Songkran Festival at poolside garden, feature vibrant food and beverages stalls comprised of local vendors and hotel catered stall, six local and international brews. Enjoy a unique blend of Thai street food, BBQ and classic dishes from the resort's restaurants and souvenir. Your little ones can also enjoy kid's entertainment zone with bouncing castle, games, face painting and movies. Starting from THB 100 nett.
Announcement for termination of employment
Announcement for termination of employment
Tourist Police officer flips pickup truck in Thalang
Tourist Police officer flips pickup truck in Thalang
PHUKET: A Krabi Tourist Police officer has escaped with minor injuries after he lost control and flipped his pickup truck in Thalang in the early hours of this morning (Apr 5).
Rawai firefighters warn of wildfires
Rawai firefighters warn of wildfires
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality firefighters are calling for people to be careful about wildfires amid the dry conditions in the southern part of the island after a small fire was contained at Phromthep Cape on Wednesday (Apr 3).