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Leicester City players, staff in Bangkok to pay respects to Vichai
Leicester City players, staff in Bangkok to pay respects to Vichai
FOOTBALL: Players and staff from Leicester City arrived in Bangkok yesterday (Nov 4) to attend a mourning rite for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, whose death last week in a helicopter crash stunned the Premier League club.
Thai English proficiency drops
Thai English proficiency drops
NATIONWIDE: Thailand has dropped 11 spots in the proficiency rankings for non-native English speaking countries.
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
All are welcome to join our Festive Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort. Enjoy Live Music with Colin Hill ,Welcome Cocktail, Holiday Buffet Featuring: Imported Roast Turkey, Apple Cranberry Stuffing,Cranberry Port Sauce, Herb Whipped Potatoes, Prawn Cocktail, Stuffed Salmon Lox, Thai Special Entree, Chocolate Mousse, Apple Pie and a large selection of Sides, Salads,and Desserts. Adults 890++ Children under 12 yrs. 350++ Reservations call (66) 089 728 5304 Email chef@friendshipbeach.com
Nine Brits safe after yacht set afire by lightning
Nine Brits safe after yacht set afire by lightning
PHUKET: A yacht with nine British nationals on board burned to the waterline and sank in Au Kung, off Phuket’s northeast coast, late yesterday afternoon (Nov 2).
The social animal - Educating your dog
The social animal - Educating your dog
The term ‘Socialisation’ (much like the term ‘Aggression’) is one of the more misunderstood terms people often use. Most people think having a socialised dog means they will play and engage with everyone and everything. But in essence, what you’re saying is you want a ‘friendly’ dog – and that really depends on your dog’s base character. Some dogs like being part of a pack, others prefer to be more aloof – a bit like people.
The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students
The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students
Thirty years ago, Thailand hosted very few international students. Today, the number has grown upwards of 30,000 when one counts all grades and short-term exchange students. On the surface of things, 400% growth sounds like the greatest return in the world. Yet, growing evidence suggests that these figures are hiding some demons.
Phuket Opinion: Restoring confidence
Phuket Opinion: Restoring confidence
PHUKET: If there’s one phrase the world is tired of hearing these past few months it is has to be Thai officials repeating just how important it is “to restore tourists’ confidence” that Phuket is a safe place to travel.
Diver dies in search for Indonesia jet crash dead
Diver dies in search for Indonesia jet crash dead
INDONESIA: An Indonesian diver died while recovering body parts from the ill-fated Lion Air plane which crashed into the sea killing 189 people, an official said today (Nov 3).
Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season
Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (Nov 2) led a team of officials to conduct safety checks on ferries and other tourist boats operating out of Chalong Pier as part of the annual safety drive ahead of the high season.
Everything nice at Nai Harn’s A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe
Everything nice at Nai Harn’s A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe
Located on the road to Nai Harn Beach, over the years A Spoonful of Sugar has rightly transformed itself into a neighbourhood favourite. Although management recently changed, the endearing qualities of this cosy, kitsch coffee shop have remained the same.
No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection
No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection
PHUKET: Officials from various Phuket government agencies joined together yesterday to carry out random inspections on fishing boats at Rassada Pier looking for cases of illegal employment, working conditions and human trafficking.
Guest Chef Evert Onderbeke at The Boathouse
Guest Chef Evert Onderbeke at The Boathouse
If you missed it, you’ll be disappointed to learn that across the month of October The Boathouse, Phuket hosted the ‘Feastival of Indulgence’. And yes, it was as delicious and decadent as it sounds.
BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy compete in the 2018 Borneo Cup
BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy compete in the 2018 Borneo Cup
FOOTBALL: The BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy U13s and U15s teams travelled to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in East Malaysia late last month to compete in the 2018 Borneo Cup.
Three arrest warrants issued for attackers of German tourist in Phuket
Three arrest warrants issued for attackers of German tourist in Phuket
PHUKET: Chalong Police have confirmed that three arrest warrants have now been issued for suspects wanted in connection with the attack on a German tourist outside of a 7-Eleven store in Rawai on Sept 27.
Vichai’s body returns home for final farewell
Vichai’s body returns home for final farewell
BANGKOK: The body of King Power and Leicester City football club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha returned home to Thailand yesterday (Nov 2) for a royally sponsored funeral ceremony.
Destruction for seized cars
Destruction for seized cars
BANGKOK: The Customs Department plans to destroy seized luxury cars that have broken down to prevent importers who smuggled them from buying them back at cheap prices, says the department head.
Ao Nang cliff fall, sex-assault survivor Hannah Gavios to run New York City Marathon on crutches
Ao Nang cliff fall, sex-assault survivor Hannah Gavios to run New York City Marathon on crutches
NEW YORK: What was supposed to be a dream trip for Hannah Gavios turned into what she calls “the worst nightmare one could imagine.”
Phuket protest targets illegal tour guides
Phuket protest targets illegal tour guides
PHUKET: More than 50 Thai tour guides from the Andaman region gathered at Provincial Hall this morning (Nov 2) to hand over a letter of complaint to Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit and Phuket Provincial Office Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Anupong Wawong.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’High season’ is here! Gun-toting robbers arrested! Taxi fare hike? || Nov. 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’High season’ is here! Gun-toting robbers arrested! Taxi fare hike? || Nov. 2
PHUKET XTRA - November 2 ’High season’ is here! |:| Phuket raids net 8,00 meth pills |:| Gun-toting shop robbers arrested |:| Taxi fare hike? |:| Graft-busting student starts work! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Skal Phuket 2018 Charity Evening
Skal Phuket 2018 Charity Evening
Jack Nicholson, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Marilyn Monroe, Jessica Alba, Superman, Batman, Wolverine, Storm, Wonder Woman, Ellen Ripley… just some of the names that may be turning up at the Skal Phuket Charity Event on Saturday, December 1 at the Angsana Laguna Ballroom.