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Staying afloat: children and cheap ‘floaties’ just don’t mix
Staying afloat: children and cheap ‘floaties’ just don’t mix
Whether you call Phuket home or are a first-time visitor, our beaches are a prime visit-and-repeat at­traction. They are a great place for kids to swim, play on the sand or just relax with the family.
Koh Kaew OrBorTor tackles roadside dumping
Koh Kaew OrBorTor tackles roadside dumping
PHUKET: In an attempt to stem the going tide of rubbish and large unwanted items being dumped by the side of the road, the Koh Kaew Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has launched a “free rubbish pickup” campaign.
Chalong Underpass makes breakthrough
Chalong Underpass makes breakthrough
PHUKET: The tunnel that will become the Chalong Underpass has now been fully excavated and the construction engineer for the project still hopes that the underpass will be open to traffic in April.
Cherng Talay hit by water supply outages
Cherng Talay hit by water supply outages
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Cherng Talay during as-yet-confirmed hours from today (Feb 16) through to Feb 28.
Board vetoes ban on hazardous chemicals
Board vetoes ban on hazardous chemicals
BANGKOK: The national committee on hazardous substances has rejected a request by a network to support a total ban on the use of three toxic agricultural chemicals, namely paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos in Thailand.
Ramsey signs jackpot Juventus deal
Ramsey signs jackpot Juventus deal
FOOTBALL: Aaron Ramsey has joined European football’s monied elite after agreeing a lucrative move to Juventus, but doubts remain about the Arsenal midfielder’s ability to justify his jaw-dropping salary.
Space Oddity: The world of astrophotography
Space Oddity: The world of astrophotography
Some weeks ago, Phuket was treated to a glorious blood moon. It rose gradually, morphing from burnt, rusty orange into fiery red.
Holding the balance: Phuket Immigration clarifies new rules on retirement visas to start March 1
Holding the balance: Phuket Immigration clarifies new rules on retirement visas to start March 1
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration this week clarified the new rules regarding applications for retirement visas, confirming only one major change: that for those applying using funds in a Thai bank account to support their application, a minimum of B400,000 must be kept in the account throughout the year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Today on Phuket Xtra we explore a woman who is looking to become Thailand’s first openly Trans Prime Minister|| Feb. 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Today on Phuket Xtra we explore a woman who is looking to become Thailand’s first openly Trans Prime Minister|| Feb. 15
Phuket Xtra - February 15 :||Local rescue working are calling:|| Four members of a family have been arrested :|| Hosted by Chris Howson || #Phuket
Cruzeiro Champions League: PSG dominate local league
Cruzeiro Champions League: PSG dominate local league
On Saturday January 26, the Cruzeiro Football 7-a-side Champions League began at British International School. Over 60 children, aged 8 to 15, have been taking part over the last few weekends, playing alongside friends and new teammates from across Phuket.
Revamped ’Phuket City FC’ back at home
Revamped ’Phuket City FC’ back at home
PHUKET: The president of ‘Phuket City FC’, Thummawan Charoenyot, offically launched the club’s 2019 season at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Feb 14).
Police probe launched after Chinese tourist suffers DCS in ‘try dive’
Police probe launched after Chinese tourist suffers DCS in ‘try dive’
PHUKET: Police have launched an investigation into a Chinese tourist suffering decompression sickness after an incident during a “try dive” tour at Koh Racha Yai on Wednesday (Feb 13).
US embassy urges retiree expats to consider affairs after death
US embassy urges retiree expats to consider affairs after death
PHUKET: The US Embassy in Bangkok has issued an advisory for Americans living in Thailand as retirees, calling for US nationals to give special consideration to what happens to their effects in event of death.
DMCR steps up after tourism blast over pile of unused artificial reef blocks at Koh Racha
DMCR steps up after tourism blast over pile of unused artificial reef blocks at Koh Racha
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) will move to tidy up a pile of artificial reef blocks dumped on sea bed off Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, as they have been taregtted as an eyesore for foreign tourists divers.
Splash BBQ and Beats at Splash Beach Club
Splash BBQ and Beats at Splash Beach Club
Enjoy hiphop, beach, BBQ, epic sunsets, fire shows, circus performers and free workshops. Meet up with DJ Lady Style (Paris France), Splash resident DJs; Camma (Isle of Man), DJ Jung (Seoul Korea), DJ Kim & Lil Dew (Thailand). BBQ dinner package: Seafood | Roasted Pig *whole| Satay | Meats | Fruit Station | selected drinks At THB 1,200 net per person or THB 2,000 net per couple (Complimentary for kids under 12 years old).
Couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
Couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: A total of 129 couples tied the knot at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town with 152 couples in total registering their marriage across the island on Valentine’s Day yesterday (Feb 14).
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay to present joint 2030 World Cup bid
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay to present joint 2030 World Cup bid
CHILE: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay are to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera announced on Thursday (Feb 14).
Patong traffic alert for Central opening
Patong traffic alert for Central opening
PHUKET: Patong Police are urging motorists to avoid the area where Bangla Rd joins Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd from 5pm to 10pm tonight (Feb 15) while the grand opening of the Central Patong shopping mall is held.
NASA heading back to Moon soon, and this time to stay
NASA heading back to Moon soon, and this time to stay
WASHINGTON: NASA is accelerating plans to return Americans to the Moon, and this time, the US space agency says it will be there to stay.
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