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Cheers in southern France city as court blocks McDonald’s sale
Cheers in southern France city as court blocks McDonald’s sale
FRANCE: Employees of a McDonald’s in a deprived neighbourhood of Marseille, southern France, erupted in joy last Friday (Sept 7) after a court blocked the restaurant’s sale.
Phuket weather warning as Mangkhut to bring heavy rain, floods
Phuket weather warning as Mangkhut to bring heavy rain, floods
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this morning issued an advisory warning people to beware strong winds, flash floods and landslides brought on by heavy rain as the southwest monsoon buffets Phuket and other areas along the Andaman coast.
Paradise Postponed: Franck de Lestapis at Pimalai Resort Koh Lanta
Paradise Postponed: Franck de Lestapis at Pimalai Resort Koh Lanta
Comfortably seated within his hilltop eerie at the magnificent Seven Seas restaurant atop luxurious Pimalai Resort, Franck de Lestapis, the jovial General Manager, surveys the fiefdom spread gloriously around him. It is undoubtedly an idyllic spot from which to assess where Koh Lanta is heading, an island that Franck most certainly knows and loves.
Raikkonen fastest on Friday after Vettel hits trouble
Raikkonen fastest on Friday after Vettel hits trouble
FORMULA ONE: Kimi Raikkonen led the way in Friday practice for the Singapore Grand Prix but a crash by Sebastian Vettel halfway through the evening session ensured Ferrari’s day ended bittersweet.
Getting on board: Domestic interest driving growth in Thailand’s east coast marine tourism
Getting on board: Domestic interest driving growth in Thailand’s east coast marine tourism
PATTAYA: Thailand’s east coast has seen steady growth in the boating sector in recent years, bolstered by domestic interest in chartering and buying sailing yachts and motor craft, and supported by the region’s key consumer event, the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, which is set to take place for the seventh time from Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2018 at the award-winning Ocean Marina Yacht Club.
It’s the money: Tour operator commissions key factor undermining Phuket marine tourism safety
It’s the money: Tour operator commissions key factor undermining Phuket marine tourism safety
PHUKET: Whether tour operator commissions are the real killer in Phuket’s marine tourism industry was the shattering question posed at a high-calibre panel discussion at Phuket Boat Lagoon last Friday (Sept 7).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lifeguard deal investigated! Army conscript succumbs! Sea turtles wash up! || Sept. 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lifeguard deal investigated! Army conscript succumbs! Sea turtles wash up! || Sept. 14
PHUKET XTRA - September 14 Phuket lifeguard deal probed for corruption |:| 1 dead, 2 injured sea turtles |:| Army conscript dies |:| Thai cops head to Britain for questioning |:| Compensation fund dries run Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Beaten conscript dies after 24-days in coma
Beaten conscript dies after 24-days in coma
LOPBURI: An army conscript who sustained injuries and fell into a coma allegedly from a disciplinary session ordered by three senior conscripts 24 days ago died on this morning (Sept 14).
F1 enters final phase in Singapore
F1 enters final phase in Singapore
FORMULA ONE: The 2018 Formula One season is entering its final act, and Sebastian Vettel is running out of time to decisively strike back against championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
One dead, two injured sea turtles found washed up on Phuket beach
One dead, two injured sea turtles found washed up on Phuket beach
PHUKET: One dead sea turtle and two injured sea turtles were found washed up on Mai Khao Beach yesterday (Sept 13).
Phuket marine safety sessions fully booked
Phuket marine safety sessions fully booked
PHUKET: More than 60 participants from Phuket’s tour boat and marine tourism industry are taking part in basic marine safety training organised by the Phuket Marine Office.
Gold Coast Mayor pitches for direct Phuket flights
Gold Coast Mayor pitches for direct Phuket flights
PHUKET: The Mayor of Australia’s renowned tourism destination the Gold Coast has met with Tourism and Sport Minister Weerasak Kowsurat, seeking direct flights between the Gold Coast and Phuket, or Bangkok.
129 Phuket monkeys caught for mass sterilisation Round 2
129 Phuket monkeys caught for mass sterilisation Round 2
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that 129 monkeys were caught at Toh Sai Hill yesterday (Sept 13) for sterilisation in ‘Round 2’ of the wild monkey mass-sterilisation.
‘Catastrophic’ Florence buffets US east coast
‘Catastrophic’ Florence buffets US east coast
UNITED STATES: The outer edge of Hurricane Florence began buffeting the Carolinas with wind and rain yesterday (Sept 13) as forecasters warned the monster storm would trigger life-threatening flooding as it assaults the US east coast.
‘Gorgeous’ cheerleader billboards spark war of words
‘Gorgeous’ cheerleader billboards spark war of words
BANGKOK: Billboards with ‘gorgeous’ head and shoulder shots of 15 former Thammasat University cheerleaders that allegedly aim to inspire students to apply to be cheerleaders this year are drawing mixed reactions from the public and netizens.
German Water Team
German Water Team
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Slapping a nurse? 4,336 years in jail! Monkey sterilization round 2! || Sept. 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Slapping a nurse? 4,336 years in jail! Monkey sterilization round 2! || Sept. 13
PHUKET XTRA - September 13 Elderly tirade hurts nurse |:| Phuket monkeys to be sterilized, again! |:| Wealth Ever chief gets 4,000 years |:| B30 Mn in fake good! |:| Thailand elections on track! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket lifeguard deal probed for corruption
Phuket lifeguard deal probed for corruption
PHUKET: Region 8 Police have confirmed they are investigating a complaint of alleged corruption involving a company being suspiciously awarded a government contract to provide lifeguards on Phuket’s beaches.
‘Auntie Pigeon’ warned that neighbours’ health comes first
‘Auntie Pigeon’ warned that neighbours’ health comes first
BANGKOK: Officials from the Laksi district of Bangkok today (Sept 13) sanitised the house of an old woman who for decades had been feeding a large flock of wild pigeons and ignoring neighbours’ complaints about the mess they caused and the risk of disease.
The 14th Mai Khao Marine Turtle Fun Run
The 14th Mai Khao Marine Turtle Fun Run
The 14th Mai Khao Marine Turtle Fun Run and Half Marathon 2018 The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation will host its annual fundraising sports event which will be taking place on Sunday October 21st, 5.30 am – 8.30 am, Phuket Gateway. There are 3km family run, 5km fun run, 10km mini marathon, 21km half marathon; and VIP run for all distance. Walk-in registration at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, October 1 - 10, from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Follow us on social media channel https://www.facebook.com/maikhaomarineturtlefoundation