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Phuket lifeguards to hold water safety training for kids ahead of annual Patong lifesaving carnival
Phuket lifeguards to hold water safety training for kids ahead of annual Patong lifesaving carnival
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Club will hold a Water Safety Training event for children at Patong Beach tomorrow (Dec 1), ahead of the Phuket Surf Life Saving Competition 2018 at Patong this Sunday (Dec 2).
Phuket airport ‘sea taxi’ project deemed not viable
Phuket airport ‘sea taxi’ project deemed not viable
PHUKET: A consortium of four expert consultancies hired to evaluate the proposal of launching a ‘sea taxi’ service from Phuket International Airport down Phuket’s west coast have deemed the project overall as ‘not viable’.
A busy first day at 2018 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
A busy first day at 2018 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
PATTAYA: Thai dignitaries, VIPs, media and the public enjoyed the first day of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show yesterday (Nov 29) where an impressive line-up of boats in-the-water and diverse exhibitor displays onshore showcased Pattaya and Thailand’s East Coast leisure market.
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
BANGKOK: To make sure that foreigners do not overstay their visas, immigration police will send out text reminders to foreigners before their visa is due to expire.
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Russian national arrested at Phuket Airport, at US Govt request
Russian national arrested at Phuket Airport, at US Govt request
PHUKET: A Russian man was arrested while waiting to board a flight at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 29) following a request from the US Government.
Monkey warning pamphlets issued for Phuket tourists
Monkey warning pamphlets issued for Phuket tourists
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Conservation and Wildlife (DNP) has issued a pamphlet for tourists warning of the dangers of interacting with local wild monkeys and advising on what rules to follow to protect the tourists, and the monkeys.
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep close in on the title, as Orange Bar feel the squeeze
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep close in on the title, as Orange Bar feel the squeeze
POOL: With only five fixtures remaining, the Rawai Pool League stays tight between Black Sheep and Shot Bar for the title in Division A. Week 17 (Nov 26) also saw Roses Bar take a significant step towards securing the Division B crown.
Phuket tourism dodges ‘Chinese hit’, Vice Governor told
Phuket tourism dodges ‘Chinese hit’, Vice Governor told
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung was told by representatives from the local hotel and tourism industry yesterday (Nov 28) that the tourism situation on the island amid the “plunge” in the Chinese arrivals – in the wake of the Phoenix tour boat disaster that killed 47 Chinese tourists – was not as bad as previously predicted.
Phuket Isoc leads inspection over hotel closing public paths at Racha Yai
Phuket Isoc leads inspection over hotel closing public paths at Racha Yai
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Therdkiat Onmuang, Director of the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), led an inspection team to Koh Racha Yai yesterday (Nov 28), to investigate a complaint by local residents over a hotel closing off pathways used by the public to cross the hotel’s private land.
Myanmar worker launches knife attack over missing phone, flees
Myanmar worker launches knife attack over missing phone, flees
PHUKET: Police are looking for a Myanmar worker who fled the scene after attacking three men with a knife in Srisoonthorn, in central Phuket, last night (Nov 28).
Singapore too strong for PCG in annual cricket face-off
Singapore too strong for PCG in annual cricket face-off
CRICKET: The Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) Members XI hosted the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) last Saturday (Nov 25) in a 30-over match at the ACG Sports Facility in Thalang in what was the final game of the incoming tour season.
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
BANGKOK: A buffalo held as evidence in police custody has shown signs of depression at its new temporary home in the compound of the Kannayao Police Station.
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delisted Loratadine, which is used to treat allergies, as a dangerous drug and reclassified it as a non-prescription antihistamine medication, meaning it can be purchased over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies nationwide.
Injured dolphin recovered at Phuket beach
Injured dolphin recovered at Phuket beach
PHUKET: An injured dolphin found beached at Nai Yang this morning (Nov 28) is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC).
Top Phuket frozen seafood factory shut down, managing director arrested
Top Phuket frozen seafood factory shut down, managing director arrested
PHUKET: The Phuket Union Food frozen seafood factory was raided and shut down, and its managing director was arrested, today (Nov 28) after the facility was found to be operating without a licence.
Phuket Navy base gets new Commander
Phuket Navy base gets new Commander
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, on Phuket’s east coast, has received a new commander, Vice Admiral Sittiporn Maskasem.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Light-rail budget jumps to B40 Bn! Motorbikes on sidewalks! Architects & Hotelex 2018! || Nov. 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Light-rail budget jumps to B40 Bn! Motorbikes on sidewalks! Architects & Hotelex 2018! || Nov. 28
PHUKET XTRA - November 28 Motorbikes on sidewalks & cops ’powerless’ |:| Phuket light-rail budget now B40 Bn! |:| Tycoon stays home during hearings |:| 1 arrested over fatal market shooting |:| Architects & Hotelex 2018! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Man killed in motorbike collision with pickup truck
Man killed in motorbike collision with pickup truck
PHUKET: A man has died after the motorbike he was riding was collided with a pickup truck in Kathu last night (Nov 27).