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Phuket consuls fed glossy update over road safety, accidents and drownings
Phuket consuls fed glossy update over road safety, accidents and drownings
PHUKET: Honorary consuls and embassy representatives from the leading countries whose tourists visit and nationals live in Phuket were yesterday (Sept 21) given a very brief update on the key issues affecting the island – including traffic, road safety and drownings – but with no actual progress explained.
August tourist arrivals up 3%
August tourist arrivals up 3%
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism market remains strong, with more than 3.2 million foreigners travelling here in August, rising 3% year-on-year.
Phuket probation officers prepare to use electronic tagging devices
Phuket probation officers prepare to use electronic tagging devices
PHUKET: Phuket Probation Office Director Prachya Chaiwaranurak yesterday (Sept 21) led a seminar to educate local government officers and about electronic monitoring for offenders.
Last Punk Standing: The new Vivienne Westwood documentary
Last Punk Standing: The new Vivienne Westwood documentary
What was the genesis of the Punk movement? Fashion or music? Certainly it caught the wider media and public attention from the anarchistic explosion onto the music scene of The Sex Pistols in 1976, and their only studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols, in 1977.
Phuket lifeguard contract corruption probe confirms ‘irregularities’, case sent to NACC
Phuket lifeguard contract corruption probe confirms ‘irregularities’, case sent to NACC
PHUKET: Region 8 Police this week submitted the results of their preliminary investigation into alleged corruption over a government contract issued to provide lifeguards at Phuket’s beaches to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in Bangkok.
The world of a Pop Surrealism artist
The world of a Pop Surrealism artist
It was on a stroll along Phang Nga Road in Phuket town on a particularly sun-blinding day that I realised just how surreal life is. Not more than a few months previous I was hauling my butt along Oxford Street, London through the pouring rain in a failed attempt to get to a tedious media launch on time. In the blink of an eye I’m living in S.E. Asia as a Lifestyle Editor. But I should have braced myself, it was about to get a whole lot weirder.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong drug bust! Ford to pay up? Nation’s 1st shark net! || Phuket
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong drug bust! Ford to pay up? Nation’s 1st shark net! || Phuket
PHUKET XTRA - September 21 Nation’s 1st shark net set up |:| Chalong drug bust |:| Ford to pay B23Mn to consumers |:| Final prep to raise ’Phoenix’ |:| Body found at Hat Yai waterfall Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Ford ordered to pay B23mn to car owners
Ford ordered to pay B23mn to car owners
BANGKOK: The South Bangkok Civil Court has ordered Ford Sales & Service (Thailand) to pay 291 car owners for substandard vehicles in the country’s first class-action ruling.
Kata Rocks ends the use of plastic straws
Kata Rocks ends the use of plastic straws
Kata Rocks has launched its new sustainability and social impact initiative as it moves to eliminate single-use plastics in the luxury resort starting from 1 September and reach its broader goal within one year.
Man killed in solo Ducati Monster motorbike accident
Man killed in solo Ducati Monster motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 40-year-old man died in a motorbike accident on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu early this morning (Sept 21).
Natalie take lead in PPL, Caddy Shack have two games in hand
Natalie take lead in PPL, Caddy Shack have two games in hand
POOL: Natalie took control at the top of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky following last night action. However, Caddy Shack, whose game against Wombat had to be postponed, now have two games in hand.
New and exciting culinary experiences await at The Pavilions
New and exciting culinary experiences await at The Pavilions
The Pavilions Phuket is proud to welcome on board new Culinary Director, Chef Rey, a dynamic and innovative New Zealander who brings 19 years of experience to elevate and enhance the culinary experiences cementing the message that new and exciting ventures are coming to the Phuket resort.
Final preparations being made to raise ’Phoenix’
Final preparations being made to raise ’Phoenix’
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that preparations to raise the ’Phoenix’ are now in the final stages.
Iranian denies kidnapping, raping former Thai girlfriend
Iranian denies kidnapping, raping former Thai girlfriend
PATTAYA: A 21-year-old Thai woman has accused her Iranian ex-boyfriend of kidnapping her in full view of others and then forcibly detaining and raping her before shaving her head in a condominium room in Jomtien.
Phuket police arrest woman, 39, with 20k ya bah pills, ya ice
Phuket police arrest woman, 39, with 20k ya bah pills, ya ice
PHUKET: A team of Border Patrol Police on Tuesday (Sept 18) arrested a 39-year-old Thai woman in Chalong who was found in possession over 20,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and just over 70 grams of crystal meth (ya ice).
‘Under pressure’ Joshua promises to find a way against Povetkin
‘Under pressure’ Joshua promises to find a way against Povetkin
BOXING: Anthony Joshua has admitted to feeling under “tons of pressure” ahead of his latest world heavyweight title defence against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin at London’s Wembley Stadium tomorrow (Sept 22).
Boracay back without fare bargains
Boracay back without fare bargains
BORACAY: Boracay’s fans can cheer as their favourite island will reopen to tourists 26 October after phase one of the island’s rehabilitation comes to a close.
Hua Hin completes laying shark net off beach
Hua Hin completes laying shark net off beach
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Hua Hin authorities have finished installing a shark net off the beach where a Norwegian was attacked during his swim five months ago.
Illegal booze ads ‘rampant’ in markets, says DDC
Illegal booze ads ‘rampant’ in markets, says DDC
BANGKOK: Several outdoor markets in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces have been exploited as spaces for illegal point-of-sale advertisements for alcoholic beverages, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said yesterday (Sept 20).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket drug street! Light-rail by 2023? Stealing from disabled? || Sept. 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket drug street! Light-rail by 2023? Stealing from disabled? || Sept. 20
PHUKET XTRA - September 20 Phuket drug street |:| More light-rail details revealed |:| Canadian help at Aussie Con-Gen |:| Stealing from disabled? |:| Mai Khao beach ’not safe’? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket