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FISH THE EXOTIC: The World loses a Fishing Legend
FISH THE EXOTIC: The World loses a Fishing Legend
FISHING: This month we would like to dedicate our fishing article as a tribute to our good friend John Wilson MBE. The sad news of his passing was made public Nov 14.
Rawai beachfront refuelling from steel drums is legal, confirms Phuket energy chief
Rawai beachfront refuelling from steel drums is legal, confirms Phuket energy chief
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Energy, which responsible for the safe transport and dispensing of fuels across the island, has told The Phuket News that the ongoing refuelling of tour speedboats directly from steel drums in the back of ‘songthaew’ buses on the Rawai beachfront, is legal.
Myth Coffee Bar & Hangout Space
Myth Coffee Bar & Hangout Space
A quiet cafe located on Chao Fah West Road, Myth มิธ Coffee Bar & Hangout Space is a hidden gem. Located within close proximity to Chalong Temple, the cafe oozes charm while delivering up luscious cakes and good, strong coffee varieties.
Phuket Opinion: Putting everyday people on ice
Phuket Opinion: Putting everyday people on ice
PHUKET: The volume of drugs on Phuket’s streets, as reported in our page 1 story this week, is more than alarming. The fact that 23 people a day are arrested for drugs on the island screams for serious attention, rather than the cut-and-paste ‘solution’ on offer of ramping up arrests and creating community networks that drug users are very unlikely to be in contact with in any way.
Chinese woman on Phi Phi tour slashed by speedboat propeller
Chinese woman on Phi Phi tour slashed by speedboat propeller
PHUKET: A 39-Chinese tourist suffered severe injuries after her legs were slashed by a tour speedboat propeller today (Dec 1), the Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) has confirmed.
Unsuspecting tourists heading to Phuket airport find themselves in meth bust
Unsuspecting tourists heading to Phuket airport find themselves in meth bust
PHUKET: Three unsuspecting tourists heading home from Khao Lak after enjoying a holiday in Thailand found themselves in the middle of a drug raid after officers discovered 6,000 pills of ya bah (methamphetamine) hidden in an old fan that was in the back of the passenger van they were travelling in.
Which fair? Phuket officials stumble over New Year festival mix-up
Which fair? Phuket officials stumble over New Year festival mix-up
PHUKET: This week provincial officials struck gold in creating confusion after they held a meeting to discuss their plans for the upcoming Phuket Gastronomy Fair and the Phuket Brand Phuket Best Fair.
Police scant on details on deadly motorbike crash that killed two tourists
Police scant on details on deadly motorbike crash that killed two tourists
PHUKET: Chalong Police today said they could not reveal any major details of the investigation into the deadly motorbike accident that killed two tourists on Thursday night (Nov 29).
Epic Quest - Disney’s game for the Southeast Asian market and culture
Epic Quest - Disney’s game for the Southeast Asian market and culture
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia provides a first look at Disney Epic Quest, a mobile game developed and released specifically for Southeast Asian players.
Former US president George H.W. Bush dead at 94
Former US president George H.W. Bush dead at 94
UNITED STATES: Former US president George H.W. Bush, who helped steer America through the end of the Cold War, died yesterday (Nov 30) at age 94, his family has announced.
VAT refund up to B20k for Chinese New Year
VAT refund up to B20k for Chinese New Year
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry plans to offer a value-added tax (VAT) refund to shoppers who spend up to B20,000 from Feb 1-15 next year in a bid to boost domestic spending amid murky economic prospects.
Patong Pool League gets underway
Patong Pool League gets underway
POOL: The first round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden & Restaurant was played on Nov 22, with 10 teams in action in the first week with everyone looking to secure an early spot at the top of the league leaderboard.
One with the ocean - A day underwater with We Freedive
One with the ocean - A day underwater with We Freedive
The magnetic beauty of the oceans and exploration of the mysterious life within has captured the human spirit since the very earliest of times. From the first use of diving bells, which was recorded by the Greek philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BC, the ocean has hypnotised humans to return from whence we once came.
Sky High: Phuket facing worst deluge of drugs ever, 23 arrests a day
Sky High: Phuket facing worst deluge of drugs ever, 23 arrests a day
PHUKET: Phuket is facing its worst state in the fight against drugs with more drugs on the island than ever before and on average 23 people being arrested for drugs every day since the start of the year.
National parks fees waived for New Year – for Thais
National parks fees waived for New Year – for Thais
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced free admission to wildlife sanctuaries for Thais and their vehicles during the New Year.
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac is neither worried about the War Elephants’ winless record at Malaysia’s imposing Bukit Jalil Stadium nor is he concerned about his men’s form in away games.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Farewell Matt Pond! Texting Visa alerts! Stray-dog roundup halted! || Nov. 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Farewell Matt Pond! Texting Visa alerts! Stray-dog roundup halted! || Nov. 30
PHUKET XTRA - November 30 Farewell Matt Pond |:| Ratcha Yai resort closing access? |:| Stray-dog roundup halted |:| Two tourists killed in Chalong crash |:| Falling tourist numbers ’not that bad’ Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Matthew Pond passes away
Matthew Pond passes away
PHUKET: Matthew Pond, the News and Sports Editor at The Phuket News, has passed away after a brief battle against cancer. He suffered serious breathing difficulties at about 5am yesterday morning (Nov 29) and was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
A new puppy? Things to consider...
A new puppy? Things to consider...
One of the many questions I am often asked is, “Which is better? A street dog, or a pure bred dog?” It’s a good question, and there are a lot of factors to consider, starting with the fact that we already have an abundance of wonderful and loveable street dogs here in Phuket, desperate for a new home. So for me, it’s generally a no-brainer – get yourself down to somewhere like Bodhi Clinic!
Two tourists killed in motorbike collision with car in Chalong
Two tourists killed in motorbike collision with car in Chalong
PHUKET: Two tourists were killed when the motorbike they were riding on struck a car that made a U-turn on Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong, last night (Nov 29).