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Live Theatre - The ever-changing performance
Live Theatre - The ever-changing performance
Welcome to The Play’s The Thing, Take 2. I would be overjoyed if, after reading these articles, you decide you are persuaded to go see live theatre whenever you can and take your kids to age-appropriate live theatre whenever possible. You won’t be sorry. We don’t have a lot of opportunities on the island to see theatre, so let’s grab the live performances we do have.
In search of final win
In search of final win
FORULA ONE: The Yas Marina Circuit was the scene of the Finn’s third victory last season, his first campaign with Mercedes, but in 2018 he’s the only driver at a top-three team yet to stand atop the podium in a year teammate Lewis Hamilton has romped to his fifth world championship.
Phuket Sheraton, Boat Pattana among winners at PropertyGuru Asia-Pacific awards
Phuket Sheraton, Boat Pattana among winners at PropertyGuru Asia-Pacific awards
PHUKET: The Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort by Apex Development PCL has won the ‘Best Hotel Architectural Design (Asia)’ accolade at the 2018 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards.
Phuket road resurfacing sees at least 20 injured, nine in one night
Phuket road resurfacing sees at least 20 injured, nine in one night
PHUKET: Local residents in Thalang are calling for the Phuket office of the Highways Department to speed up the resurfacing of a busy section of Thepkrasattri Rd after nine people were injured in falls from motorbikes last night, and another person injured this morning (Nov 23).
Major blackout to hit Cherng Talay, Kamala
Major blackout to hit Cherng Talay, Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Nov 22) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay and Kamala next Thursday (Nov 29) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Phuket Airport launches ‘E-Visa on Arrival’
Phuket Airport launches ‘E-Visa on Arrival’
PHUKET: The new ‘E-Visa on Arrival’ service is now available at Phuket International Airport, Phuket Airport Immigration Chief Col Supachok Yongstar has confirmed.
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
BANGKOK: A smartphone app which allows foreigners to lodge requests for work permits has now been extended to include migrant workers, Labour Minister Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkeo said.
We will top the group, says Thai football coach
We will top the group, says Thai football coach
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac faces a race against time to help his men reach their peak fitness levels before their key 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup Group B battle with Singapore on Sunday (Nov 25).
Reckoning of damage in flood-hit areas
Reckoning of damage in flood-hit areas
Reckoning of damage in flood-hit areas SOUTH: Authorities are assessing the level of damage in the flood-hit southern provinces of Nakhon Sri Thammarat and Surat Thani as they prepare to provide assistance to local people once the deluge has subsided.
Damage assessment underway in flood-hit Southern provinces
Damage assessment underway in flood-hit Southern provinces
BANGKOK: Authorities are assessing the level of damage in the flood-hit southern provinces on the Gulf of Thailand as they prepare to provide assistance to local people once the deluge has subsided.
NLA passes stipends for judge meets
NLA passes stipends for judge meets
BANGKOK: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday (Nov 22) passed by an overwhelming majority a bill allowing court judges to receive meeting allowances totalling B207 million per year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Privacy concerns over cybersecurity bill! Malaysian fugitive nabbed! BKK airport problems? || Nov. 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Privacy concerns over cybersecurity bill! Malaysian fugitive nabbed! BKK airport problems? || Nov. 22
PHUKET XTRA - November 22 Contentious cybersecurity law |:| Alleged killer driver still out there? |:| Malaysian fugitive picked up in Phuket! |:| Problematic BKK airport expansion |:| Marijuana extracts bill to be debated Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Income statement letters from embassies no longer required, confirms Phuket Immigration
Income statement letters from embassies no longer required, confirms Phuket Immigration
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Deputy Chief Lt Col Archeep Jaroensuntisuk today (Nov 22) confirmed to The Phuket News that a letter confirming income is no longer required by any foreigner whose home country embassy no longer provides such official statements.
American missionary killed by Andaman Islands tribe
American missionary killed by Andaman Islands tribe
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS: An American missionary killed in a hail of arrows by an island tribe untouched by modern civilisation was bent on converting them to Christianity, it emerged today (Nov 22).
Laguna Phuket, Thanyapura win big at SPIA Asia Sports Industry Awards
Laguna Phuket, Thanyapura win big at SPIA Asia Sports Industry Awards
PHUKET: Laguna Phuket and Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort have won Gold and Silver, respectively, for Best Sport Event Venue In Thailand at the SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference.
Phuket Immigration Drive Thru opens
Phuket Immigration Drive Thru opens
PHUKET: The ‘Drive Thru’ service at Phuket Immigration Office officially opened last night, with Immigration Chief Maj Gen Surachate Hakparn present to oversee proceedings.
Investigators given seven days to inspect ‘Phoenix’ wreck
Investigators given seven days to inspect ‘Phoenix’ wreck
PHUKET: Investigators have been given seven days to gather what evidence they from inspecting the wreck of the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat, now sitting on the hardstand at Ratanachai Shipyard on the east side of Phuket Town.
Phuket traffic braces for Loy Krathong
Phuket traffic braces for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: motorists are being warned of traffic delays tonight as people across the island celebrate annual Loy Krathong festival tonight (Nov 22).
Scheduled blackout to hit Thalang
Scheduled blackout to hit Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Nov 19) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang next Tuesday (Nov 27) while works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Visitor numbers down in Oct as Chinese stay away
Visitor numbers down in Oct as Chinese stay away
BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed 2.71 million visitors in October, down 0.51% year-on-year, on falling numbers of Chinese tourists, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.