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Austrian cancer-sufferer, 71, dies after 14-storey fall from Patong hotel roof
Austrian cancer-sufferer, 71, dies after 14-storey fall from Patong hotel roof
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 71-year-old Austrian man known to have been suffering late-stage prostrate cancer who is believed to have jumped from the roof of a 14-story hotel in Patong earlier today (Mar 29).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong cabbies beat tourists! Phuket 2nd best in Asia! Summer storm kills 2? || March 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong cabbies beat tourists! Phuket 2nd best in Asia! Summer storm kills 2? || March 29
PHUKET XTRA - March 29 Patong taxi drivers beat tourists! |:| Arrests over ’fake news’ |:| Phuket 2nd best destination in Asia!|:| Songkran festivities announced |:| Summer storm kills 2! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Search launched for explosives, mines on bird’s nest islands in Phang Nga Bay
Search launched for explosives, mines on bird’s nest islands in Phang Nga Bay
PHUKET: Two men have been charged with possession of bomb-making materials on an island in Phang Nga Bay following an investigation into fishermen being wounded by an apparent land mine early last week. One of the men injured in the blast later died from his injuries.
Darasamut Underpass to close for maintenance
Darasamut Underpass to close for maintenance
PHUKET: Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed tomorrow night while workers carry out scheduled maintence on the lighting and ventilation systems.
Patong tuk-tuk, motorbike taxi drivers charged for violent attack on tourists
Patong tuk-tuk, motorbike taxi drivers charged for violent attack on tourists
PHUKET: Five people in total – comprising tuk-tuk drivers and at least one motorbike taxi driver – have been charged with the vicious beating of two tourists in Patong last night (Mar 28).
Operators upbeat on tourism sector
Operators upbeat on tourism sector
BANGKOK: Operators have a more optimistic outlook for this year’s tourism sector, with over 40 million international arrivals anticipated despite a slowdown in the first quarter and unclear election results.
Tourist transport vehicle parking woes in Phuket Old Town bring more changes
Tourist transport vehicle parking woes in Phuket Old Town bring more changes
PHUKET: The issue of taxis, tuk-tuks and buses commandeering parking spaces and causing traffic congestion around Wat Mongkol Nimit on Dibuk Rd in the Phuket Old Town area came to ahead again this week, with local officials now forcing drivers of transport vehicles to either park inside the temple, or just drop of for pick up their passengers in front of the temple and then move on.
Songkarn Festival 2019
Songkarn Festival 2019
3 days of dream experiences. Friday brunch THB 990++ per person, Saturday brunch only THB 990++per person and Sunday brunch THB 18,90++ per person. Brunch: 12-4pm and pool party all day long.
Students launch campaign to impeach EC
Students launch campaign to impeach EC
BANGKOK: Students from nine universities across the country launched a petition yesterday (Mar 28) to demand the impeachment of the Election Commission (EC), accusing it of mishandling Sunday’s election, in light of reports of alleged poll irregularities.
Election results declared: Palang Pracharath has most votes, turnout at 75%
Election results declared: Palang Pracharath has most votes, turnout at 75%
BANGKOK: With 100% of ballots counted, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has won the popular vote, with 8.4 million compared to 7.9mn for Pheu Thai, on a turnout of 75%, the Election Commission announced today (Mar 28).
Phuket’s Songkran festivities announced
Phuket’s Songkran festivities announced
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana and Patong Municipality have invited people to join this year’s Songkran celebrations in various locations on the island between Thursday, April 11 and Monday, April 15.
Phuket PEA chief debunks election slurs over rising power bills
Phuket PEA chief debunks election slurs over rising power bills
PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) today responded to a slew of complaints online over higher electricity bills although the standard rate charged per unit had not increased, with some people blaming the utility price hike on political machinations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Child drown deaths down! Stresses of being a Thai cop! Marijuana parcel intercepted? || March 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Child drown deaths down! Stresses of being a Thai cop! Marijuana parcel intercepted? || March 28
PHUKET XTRA - March 28 Less child drowning deaths! |:| Police officer dies after shooting self in head |:| Election Commission chairman admits errors, insists validity |:| Advance notice to enter Similans |:| Marijuana parcel intercepted Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Palang Pracharath candidates mark victory in Phuket
Palang Pracharath candidates mark victory in Phuket
PHUKET: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) candidates who defeated their Democrat rivals for both Member of Parliament seats for Phuket in the national election last Sunday (Mar 24) have marked their victories with public visits to thank their supporters.
The Pavilions Regional Director of Global Sales joins Asia team, to lead growth
The Pavilions Regional Director of Global Sales joins Asia team, to lead growth
PHUKET: Ludovic Gallerne has been appointed to the newly created position of Regional Director of Sales, Asia for The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts. Mr Gallerne has joined the corporate team and is based in the group’s regional office in Thailand, focusing on the group’s Asian resorts sales strategy.
PM vows no mercy for rogue drivers over Songkran’s 7 dangerous days
PM vows no mercy for rogue drivers over Songkran’s 7 dangerous days
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed legal action will be taken against rogue motorists and their companions after the cabinet approved new measures to curb deadly road accidents during the Songkran festival in the middle of April.
BABY GRAND w/ DISC PLAYER
"Classic" Baby Grand Piano with "Disc Player". In perfect condition. 7 years old. Original price 428,000 THB.
Patong Pool League: Kwan Birdie edges closer to Caddy Shack
Patong Pool League: Kwan Birdie edges closer to Caddy Shack
PHUKET: The eighteenth round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant was played Thursday, March 21.
TAT warns tour operators advance notice needed to enter Similan Islands National Park
TAT warns tour operators advance notice needed to enter Similan Islands National Park
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued an announcement calling for all tour operators to give advance notice before bringing tourists on boats into the Mu Ko Similan National Park.
3rd Anniversary Celebration
3rd Anniversary Celebration
South-African singer/song writer Eric Canham will preform that evening for you. Free entry, free flow selected beverage and complimentary canapes from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.