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Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
BANGKOK: Tourist arrivals to Thailand are reportedly up 20% in the latter half of November in response to the government’s visa-on-arrival (VOA) fee waivers, with India the star market.
Labour minister in Phuket orders development of Andaman ‘Super Workers’
Labour minister in Phuket orders development of Andaman ‘Super Workers’
PHUKET: Minister of of Labour Maj Gen Adul Saengsingkaew in Phuket on an inspection tour today (Nov 27) ordered all relevant offices in the Andaman area under his ministry to co-ordinate to develop a superior-quality workforce he dubbed ‘Super Workers’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wildlife poaching case begins! PM steps in marijuana case? Head gets stuck! || Nov. 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wildlife poaching case begins! PM steps in marijuana case? Head gets stuck! || Nov. 27
PHUKET XTRA - November 27 Urgent order to fix Phuket road |:| Woman’s head gets stuck! |:| PM to use sweeping powers for weed |:| Backing peace in south Thailand |:| Wildlife poaching case begins! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket light-rail budget jumps B594mn, to B40bn
Phuket light-rail budget jumps B594mn, to B40bn
PHUKET: The estimated budget required for building the Phuket Light Rail system has jumped by more than B500 million, according to announcement issued by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Hamilton ends 2018 with victory Abu Dhabi
Hamilton ends 2018 with victory Abu Dhabi
FORMUALA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has beaten former title rival Sebastian Vettel to victory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Oliver Osborne takeover
Oliver Osborne takeover
Friday 7 December“The Friday Mix” 17.00 – 19.00 hrs. - DJ K (HKT) 19.00 – 22.00 hrs. – Oliver Osborne (SIN) - House & Tech-house. Saturday 8 December“Sunset Sessions” 16.30 – 19.30 hrs. – Oliver Osborne (SIN) - House and Disco. Sunday 9 December “Brunch” 12.00 – 15.00 hrs. – Oliver Osborne (SIN) - House and Disco 15.00 – 18.00 Hrs. DJ K (HKT) – Tropical house. Drinks & food specials all weekend long.
ZUMA returns to Anantara Layan
ZUMA returns to Anantara Layan
Award-wining contemporary Japanese restaurant, ZUMA, returns for a third season to the beachfront at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort between 15 December 2018 and 15 February 2019. For more information and bookings, please call + 66 (0) 7631 7200 or email zuma@anantara.com
Russian tourist injured in motorbike fall down hill
Russian tourist injured in motorbike fall down hill
PHUKET: A Russian man suffered minor injuries after his motorbike ran off the road on the Baan Krathing peninsular near Nai Harn yesterday morning (Nov 26).
Kamala to be hit by water-supply outage
Kamala to be hit by water-supply outage
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in “the whole of Kamala” this Thursday (Nov 29).
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ‘hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ‘hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Phuket gears up for ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’
Phuket gears up for ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’
PHUKET: More than 4,000 people have registered to take part in the ‘Bike Un Ai Rak’ (‘Warmth of Love’) cycling event to be held nationwide on Dec 9.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Child porn ring busted! ’Ghost students’ probe? Baby crushed by bus! || Nov. 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Child porn ring busted! ’Ghost students’ probe? Baby crushed by bus! || Nov. 26
PHUKET XTRA - November 26 Baby crushed under Phuket tour bus! |:| Child porn raids hit Patong |:| New rules for young Muslim brides |:| Beach seawall ordered to move |:| Probe into ’ghost student’s expands! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
SAILING: The 32nd Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will be held from Dec 1-8, 2018. Asia’s biggest and the most prestigious sailing regatta will be held at its traditional home on the popular resort island of Phuket and this year the focus will be split between the keelboats, multihulls and the next generation of sailors in the International Dinghy Classes.
Urgent order issued to fix dangerous Phuket road
Urgent order issued to fix dangerous Phuket road
PHUKET: The contractor responsible for the four-kilometre-long section of Thepkrasattri Rd that is being resurfaced – and has caused dozens of motorbike accidents resulting in injuries – has been ordered to make the road safer and to expedite the roadworks.
Aussie tourist ‘robbed at gunpoint’ in Phuket exposed as fake
Aussie tourist ‘robbed at gunpoint’ in Phuket exposed as fake
PHUKET: The 19-year-old Australian tourist who reported to police that he was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning (Nov 24) after being abandoned by his taxi driver has confessed that his claim was fake, police have confirmed.
Stop Violence Against Women campaign held in Phuket Town
Stop Violence Against Women campaign held in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A ‘Stop Violence Against Women’ parade was held in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 25) as part of the country’s campaign to eliminate violence against women, children and family members.
Family weekend Art Fair
Family weekend Art Fair
BBQ Brunch and Brushes on Saturday 1st December from 12.30 to 4.30pm. B1,650 includes BBQ brunch, art materials and artistic instruction from local artist Kat Jones. B750 for BBQ Brunch only, B500 for Kids BBQ. B900 for art instruction only, B500 for kids (from 2pm to 4pm). Seating is limited to 45 guests. Welcome Back Brunch for Ride4Kids on Sunday 2nd December from 1pm to 4pm. The Welcome Home Brunch for the intrepid Ride 4 Kids team returning to Phuket after their 200 km ride from Phuket to Krabi. B1,000 for Family Style Brunch, B500 for Kids BBQ. Seating is limited to 45 guests so book your seats early with Jade or Tina. To book any of these events, contact: Jade@tastebargrill.com - Tel: 087 886 6401 or Tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org - 080 143 9554
Baba Beach Club Phuket presents Patrick Topping
Baba Beach Club Phuket presents Patrick Topping
7/12/2018, we welcome Patrick Topping who will bring his signature house sounds to Baba Beach Club Phuket. Escape to our Music Lovers' oasis on Natai beach for an elevated weekend experience. Patrick Topping - One of the most in-demand names in dance music right now, he has carved a reputation for himself as a figurehead for a wave of exciting and diverse artists from the U.K. A prolific producer, who’s released on labels such as Hot Creations, Truesoul & Relief Records and remixed the likes of Booka Shade,Tiga and Matador, whilst securing 11 Beatport #1s, such as ‘Be Sharp Say Nowt’, ‘Forget’ and ‘Voicemail” a collaboration with the legendary Green Velvet. December 7th from 2 pm onwards - Daytime Party For more information & bookings, contact us: +66 76 429 388
Baby crushed under Phuket tour bus
Baby crushed under Phuket tour bus
PHUKET: Police are investigating a tragic road accident in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 25) that resulted in a 4-month-old baby being crushed under the wheels of a tour bus.