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Urgent appeal for AB Negative blood
Urgent appeal for AB Negative blood
An urgent appeal for AB Negative blood donors has been made after a Russian tourist, 69, was admitted to Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday (Jan 28) with coronary heart disease.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists plunge into jungle! Mass stray vaccinations! Corruption rises in Thailand? || Jan. 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists plunge into jungle! Mass stray vaccinations! Corruption rises in Thailand? || Jan. 29
PHUKET XTRA - January 29 Australia Day in Phuket! |:| ATV plunges into jungle |:| Corruption rises in Thailand |:| Mass stray dog vaccination |:| Resort faces charges over corals |:| Foreign marijuana patents revoked Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket expat amid Tasmania wildfires
Phuket expat amid Tasmania wildfires
PHUKET: A Phuket-based expat back in his home state of Tasmania has called back to Phuket with details on the ongoing efforts to fight the outbreak of wildfires that have ravaged the southern Australian island state for weeks.
Arrested in Phuket Russian national bows to US extradition request
Arrested in Phuket Russian national bows to US extradition request
PHUKET: Russian national Anton P. Bogdanov, arrested at Phuket International Airport at the request of the US Government on Nov 28, has waived his right to fight extradition to the US to face cybercrime hacking charges, says the Russian embassy in Bangkok.
National deputy police chief steps in for Naka Noi land dispute update
National deputy police chief steps in for Naka Noi land dispute update
PHUKET: National deputy police chief Pol Gen Sriwara Rangsipramanakul was in Phuket yesterday to be personally briefed on the ongoing land dispute at Naka Noi Island, off Phuket’s east coast.
Corruption rises in Thailand: Transparency International
Corruption rises in Thailand: Transparency International
THAILAND: Thailand dropped to 36 points, one lower than the year before, in Transparency International’s 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index for 2018 released today (Jan 29). The index ranges from 100 (very clean) to 0 (very corrupt).
Even Russian women passengers in Phuket jet-ski collision charged
Even Russian women passengers in Phuket jet-ski collision charged
PHUKET: Two Russian women who were only passengers on two jet-skis that collided off Kata Noi Beach yesterday have been charged with recklessness causing injury to others – the same charge and fine as levied on the two Russian men who were actually driving the jet-skis.
Hospitality Golf Challenge 2019
Hospitality Golf Challenge 2019
The 4th Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge charity golf tournament will take place on the 3rd April 2019, with an amazing day of gourmet golf at Laguna Golf Phuket Course all in aid of The Children First Fund. Why not come and join the event with some great local hole sponsors treating all the golfers to some fun challenges and exciting Food and Beverage service. We are proud to have 89.5FM and Phuket News TV as our Media Partner and Sponsor. Visit www.asean-events.com or email mark@asean-events.com
Water outage to match blackout across Thalang
Water outage to match blackout across Thalang
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off across most of Thalang tomorrow (Jan 30).
Bill hits snag as critics argue nursery exams ‘bad for kids’
Bill hits snag as critics argue nursery exams ‘bad for kids’
THAILAND: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to abandon entrance exams for kindergarteners to secure seats in Prathom 1 (first grade).
Korean tourist fined for slapping airport official’s face
Korean tourist fined for slapping airport official’s face
BANGKOK: A Korean woman was fined B1,000 for slapping the face of a female security officer who was scanning her at Suvarnabhumi airport late on Saturday night (Jan 26).
Russian tourist injured in Kata jet ski crash
Russian tourist injured in Kata jet ski crash
PHUKET: A Russian woman was injured and taken to Chalong Hospital this afternoon (Jan 28) after she and her friend crashed their rented jet skis into each other at Kata Noi Beach.
Authorities to clear Phuket of aggressive dogs and rabies
Authorities to clear Phuket of aggressive dogs and rabies
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Livestock Office has announced today (Jan 28) that they will begin an island-wide project to vaccinate stray dogs against rabies, whilst removing aggressive dogs from the streets following a horrific attack on a 7 year old boy yesterday.
’Asia’s yachting playground’ attracts the big fish
’Asia’s yachting playground’ attracts the big fish
PHUKET: Having brought all the disparate, previously competing parties together in a single Phuket boat show, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous offered an all-embracing event at the Royal Phuket Marina for yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around Asia.
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day at Firefly Pool & Restaurant, The Pavilions Residences on 10th February 2019. Join the BBQ buffet, Live music, Live auction & prizes and Kids zone. Price: 1,500 baht for adult, 500 baht for children under 12 years.
Suggestion to separate U-turn projects for expediency knocked flat
Suggestion to separate U-turn projects for expediency knocked flat
PHUKET: A suggestion by the Phuket Real Estate Association (P-REA) to expedite the building of at least one of the U-turn flyovers on Thepkrasattri Rd to alleviate traffic jams on Phuket’s busiest road has been knocked flat by the realisation that the U-turn flyovers to be built at both sites must be treated as one project.
Chinese tourists survive ATV ‘plunge in reverse’
Chinese tourists survive ATV ‘plunge in reverse’
PHUKET: Two female Chinese tourists escaped serious injury during an ATV tour in the hills of Karon yesterday afternoon (Jan 27) after the one driving opened the throttle without realising the vehicle was in reverse and plunged them down a steep hillside into the jungle.
Blackouts to hit Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
Blackouts to hit Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Wednesday (Jan 30) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Thailand welcomed record 38.27mn tourists in 2018
Thailand welcomed record 38.27mn tourists in 2018
THAILAND: Thailand saw a record 38.27 million tourists in 2018, up 7.5% from 2017, the Tourism Ministry said today (Jan 28).
‘Existence’: Artist Robin Gillow’s exhibition puts life in the picture
‘Existence’: Artist Robin Gillow’s exhibition puts life in the picture
It’s been a while since Robin Gil­low last exhibited her drawings and paintings in Phuket. Well-known for her work both locally and internationally, ‘Existence’ is her first exhibition following a five-year break from painting after her husband Kevin, known on the local sailing circuit, suffered a stroke in 2014. Fortunately, Kevin’s health has steadily improved and Robin has once again been afforded the lux­ury of studio time in her self-designed container home.