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The Great Escape - A peaceful weekend in Cape Panwa
The Great Escape - A peaceful weekend in Cape Panwa
The pace and persistent nature of the busy modern world often finds us seeking a haven to unwind in those precious days off or weekends. The term ‘haven’ derives from the Old Norse word for ‘harbour’, a place where ships find shelter from the storm.
Phuket man nabbed with over 52,000 ya bah pills, ya ice
Phuket man nabbed with over 52,000 ya bah pills, ya ice
PHUKET: Phuket Police on Wednesday (Nov 7) arrested a Chalong-based drug dealer and seized over 52,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 784.82 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice).
Thai AirAsia flies into red as Chinese travellers decline
Thai AirAsia flies into red as Chinese travellers decline
BANGKOK: The drop in Chinese visitors to Thailand and higher fuel prices resulted in a loss for Thai AirAsia in the third quarter but it hopes for a better financial performance in the last three months of the year.
In the Red: Phuket tourism industry plays down Chinese fall impact
In the Red: Phuket tourism industry plays down Chinese fall impact
PHUKET: Leading tourism figures on the island say they are confident that Phuket will not be greatly affected by the plunge in the number of tourist arrivals during the current tourism high season, which began last Thursday (Nov 1), as arrivals from other source markets will soften the blow.
Heavy rain warning for Phuket, South
Heavy rain warning for Phuket, South
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warniing for Phuket and the Andaman coast, as well as elsewhere throughout Southern Thailand, for heavy rains and possible flash floods.
Hanoi ‘must end eating of dogs before Formula 1 arrives’
Hanoi ‘must end eating of dogs before Formula 1 arrives’
PHUKET: The Soi Dog Foundation, one of the leading organisations battling the dog meat trade in Asia, has called again for a concerted effort in Vietnam to end the eating of dogs and cats.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Soldier accused of raping 75 boys! Measles spreads? Flyover postponed! || Nov. 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Soldier accused of raping 75 boys! Measles spreads? Flyover postponed! || Nov. 9
PHUKET XTRA - November 9 B200Mn flyovers postponed for year |:| HIV-infected soldier charged with raping 75 boys |:| Tax on high sodium, fatty foods? |:| Measles spreads in deep south |:| Grenade found during drug raid Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Police investigate rape report by British tourist
Phuket Police investigate rape report by British tourist
PHUKET: Police are investigating a report by a British tourist saying that she was raped, after Chalong Police were called to the Banana Coffee House on the road to Nai Harn Beach at 9:06am today (Nov 9).
Ferrari now seeking redemption in Brazil
Ferrari now seeking redemption in Brazil
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton may have romped to the drivers championship two races early, but the fate of the constructors title remains in the balance with just two rounds of the 2018 Formula One season remaining.
World-renowned Buddhist scholar offers free seminar at UWC Thailand
World-renowned Buddhist scholar offers free seminar at UWC Thailand
United World College Thailand (UWCT) is increasingly known on the island and within the global UWC movement for its commitment to a mindful, sustainable and peaceful education.
Phuket historical sites stall B200mn flyovers for another year
Phuket historical sites stall B200mn flyovers for another year
PHUKET: All progress on the two flyovers planned to be built over Thepkrasattri Rd is on hold for at least another year after a formal protest pointed out that one of the proposed flyover sites is within one kilometre of sites of historical value in the area.
Grenade seized in suburban drug raid
Grenade seized in suburban drug raid
PHUKET: Police seized a live grenade while making a drug raid on a house in Thalang this week. The grenade was taken into custody and is now safe, police report.
THAI’s loss doubles in Q3
THAI’s loss doubles in Q3
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) reported an operating loss of B3.69 billion in the third quarter, up 103% year-on-year from 2017.
Tourists warned of e-cigarette fines
Tourists warned of e-cigarette fines
BANGKOK: The Excise Department has warned visitors to Thailand about the fines for bringing electronic cigarettes and related substances or equipment into the country for personal use or sale.
Singapore crane to raise Phoenix from Phuket seabed
Singapore crane to raise Phoenix from Phuket seabed
PHUKET: A floating crane is due to arrive from Singapore on Friday to take over the salvage of the tour boat Phoenix, which sank in July and 47 Chinese tourists drowned.
Governor breaches silence on new Phoenix salvage team
Governor breaches silence on new Phoenix salvage team
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today (Nov 8) finally publicly confirmed some details of the new salvage team hired to recover the wreck of the disaster-struck Phoenix tour boat.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Jealousy stabbing! 10,000 meals for nothing? Half a tonne of garbage! || Nov. 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Jealousy stabbing! 10,000 meals for nothing? Half a tonne of garbage! || Nov. 8
PHUKET XTRA - November 8 Jealousy fuels stabbing death |:| Half a tonne of underwater garbage! |:| Phoenix to rise?! |:| 10,000 meals for scammer |:| Vaping tax? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Filipina expat escapes unharmed as car rolls at airport turnoff roadworks
Filipina expat escapes unharmed as car rolls at airport turnoff roadworks
PHUKET: A Filipino woman escaped serious injury when the car she was driving hit a concrete gutter where the road is being widened at the turnoff from Thepkrasattri Rd to Phuket International Airport late last night (Nov 7).
Phuket man hunted for stabbing ex to death in jealous rage
Phuket man hunted for stabbing ex to death in jealous rage
PHUKET: Police are hunting for a man wanted for stabbing to death his former live-in partner allegedly in a jealous rage in northern Phuket late yesterday afternoon (Nov 7).
Hanoi Grand Prix to begin in 2020: F1 boss
Hanoi Grand Prix to begin in 2020: F1 boss
FORMULA ONE: The first Hanoi Grand Prix will kick off a “long-term partnership”, Formula One boss Chase Carey said yesterday (Nov 7) as he confirmed plans to expand motorsport’s premier championship in Asia.