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Scores killed in Indonesia quake-tsunami
Scores killed in Indonesia quake-tsunami
INDONESIA: Scores of people were killed when a powerful quake and tsunami struck central Indonesia, an AFP photographer at the scene said today (Sept 29), as rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region.
Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful quake
Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful quake
INDONESIA: A powerful earthquake hit central Indonesia on Friday (Sept 28), causing a tsunami that slammed into a city on Sulawesi island with officials saying the tremor had levelled “many” buildings.
Police bust Phuket toy car drug gang
Police bust Phuket toy car drug gang
PHUKET: Police have arrested three suspects, including a Thai-British man, who were found with 39,820 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills hidden in toy remote-controlled cars that were delivered to Phuket from Bangkok by a private parcel delivery service.
Birds fly out for AFL final
Birds fly out for AFL final
AFL: Australia’s sports mad public are gearing up for tomorrow when nearly 100,000 will be in attendance at the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known simply as ‘The G’.
Australian man shoots self in head at Phuket shooting range
Australian man shoots self in head at Phuket shooting range
PHUKET: A 24-year-old Australian man shot himself in the head at a shooting range in northern Phuket today (Sept 28).
42nd Ryder Cup tees off
42nd Ryder Cup tees off
GOLF: Over the next three days, golfers from team America and team Europe will play match play in three different golfing formats. The first two days being in the morning foursomes (alternate shots) while in the afternoon four ball better ball.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lit own house on fire? Graphic cigarettes! Phuket in Top 10! || Sept. 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lit own house on fire? Graphic cigarettes! Phuket in Top 10! || Sept. 28
PHUKET XTRA - September 28 Expat sets own house on fire? |:| Phuket in top 10 money list |:| Prisoners get their cash |:| Tobacco industry gets smacked-down |:| Coming soon: Biggest arena in Thailand! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Checkpoint snares two more drug smugglers
Phuket Checkpoint snares two more drug smugglers
PHUKET: Police arrested two men at the Phuket Checkpoint yesterday morning (Sept 27) as they attempt to smuggle onto the island 1,952 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills.
Fearless Vettel prepares for final title assault
Fearless Vettel prepares for final title assault
FORMULA ONE: If Sebastian Vettel still dreams of securing the 2018 Formula One championship, his fightback against runaway title leader Lewis Hamilton must start at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
‘Big Joke’ tipped to be immigration chief
‘Big Joke’ tipped to be immigration chief
BANGKOK: Deputy Tourist Police chief Surachate ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn is tipped to become the new Immigration Bureau commissioner in the upcoming annual police reshuffle.
It’s not that bad! Science, tourism clash on Great Barrier Reef
It’s not that bad! Science, tourism clash on Great Barrier Reef
AUSTRALIA: A row is raging over Australia’s warming-damaged Great Barrier Reef, with firms worried that scientists’ apocalyptic warnings are scaring visitors out of the water.
Former actress ’Amy’ ordained as nun in wake of drug trial
Former actress ’Amy’ ordained as nun in wake of drug trial
BANGKOK: Former actress and Miss Teen Thailand Amelia ‘Amy’ Jacobs, from Phuket, was ordained as a nun in Prachin Buri province yesterday (Sept 27) after being released from prison last month following sentencing in a court case for drug abuse.
RARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
RARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Working Shareholder req. for a unique Phuket Business Opp. USD$75,000 (12.50% Co. Shares). ZERO Debts/Leases/Loans etc. Low Overheads, Hi-Margins, Hi-Vol. Sales (7 Day Sales). Long est. comp. industry. 4-Us: ZERO COMPETITION … ROI: Monthly Mngmt Fee. (Job Pymt 20-30hpw) + Monthly Royalty Pymt. + Twice-Yrly. Co. Profits Dist. Genuine + Rare business opp – serious enquiries only please.
Land rental extended for Club Med Phuket
Land rental extended for Club Med Phuket
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) council members have agreed to extend the rental agreement on land it rents to Club Med (Holiday Villages Thailand Limited) for a further 15 years and at a cost of B45 million per year.
Funeral prayers to honour esteemed Phuket Rotarian Larry Amsden
Funeral prayers to honour esteemed Phuket Rotarian Larry Amsden
PHUKET: The Rotary Club of Patong Beach is inviting all Rotarians to join them for mass prayers at Laem Petch Temple in Patong for Past President Larry Amsden, who passed away late last week.
CLUB TROPICANA 80’s & 90’s Retro Pool Party!
CLUB TROPICANA 80’s & 90’s Retro Pool Party!
Join us for our brand new retro style pool party, every Saturday where we take you back in time with music and fashion of the 80's, 90's & beyond. Let us take you back in time as our resident DJs drop iconic tracks and remixes – think Wham, Madonna, Queen, Spice Gils, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston ,Bon Jovi, Kool & The Gang, De La Soul, Run DMC...the list goes on! Have fun in the sun with huge pool inflatables, disco balls, giant rubic cubes and be entertained with our sexy Club Tropicana dancers and live musicians all day. **Selected Dream drinks from THB 80++ **Poolside bites from THB 198++ Get your groove on for some Saturday Pool Party Fun at Dream Beach Club!
Saddle Up To Two Chefs
Saddle Up To Two Chefs
Get some good old wild wild west experience with Two Chefs’s Bar & Grill’s Wild West Country Night at Two Chefs Kata Center on the 20th of October 2018. Live music starts at 8pm until late. Indulge in our All You Can Eat Chef’s Special Southern Fried Chicken for only THB395 per person. Make your reservations NOW! Call 076-330-065.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cave rescue story you didn’t know! 42 turtles wash up! Mosquito coil problems! || Sept. 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cave rescue story you didn’t know! 42 turtles wash up! Mosquito coil problems! || Sept. 27
PHUKET XTRA - September 27 The cave rescue story you didn’t know! |:| Temple tower collapses, 1 dead |:| 42 turtles wash up in Phuket! |:| 30 tourists stung by Patong beach jellyfish |:| Mosquito coil problems |:| Two dead in motorbike crash Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Offline registration to open for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Offline registration to open for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
TRIATHLON: Offline registrations for the 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT), inaugural ‘25 For 25 Sprint’ triathlon and 2nd annual LPT Charity Fun Run ‘Run for Fun, Run for Kids’ , which raise funds through the 0Children First Fund (CFF) for more than 400 children in seven orphanages in Phuket, will open on Friday.
Phuket expat sets house on fire, attempts to climb wind turbine in suicide bid
Phuket expat sets house on fire, attempts to climb wind turbine in suicide bid
PHUKET: A foreign man is being held by authorities after he allegedly set his house on fire in Rawai this morning (Sept 27) then tried to climb the wind turbine near Phromthep Cape in an apparent bid to jump from the top of the structure.