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Phuket student takes on survey of public transport, tuk-tuk and taxi fares
Phuket student takes on survey of public transport, tuk-tuk and taxi fares
PHUKET: An enterprising Year 12 student in Phuket has taken on the challenge as part of his school studies to survey what Thai and foreign tourists as well as expats and other local residents think of Phuket’s public transport options, with a special focus on the prices and services provided by the island’s taxi and tuk-tuk drivers.
Phuket History: Sex in early Siam
Phuket History: Sex in early Siam
Many early observers of local culture in Phuket and the surrounding areas noted that women played the dominant role in commercial trade as well as within their private households.
Reviving a declining industry
Reviving a declining industry
JAPAN: At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce contemporary kimono patterns.
Thailand leads MICE surge
Thailand leads MICE surge
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has released the results of its recent market survey conducted in 20 countries showing that Thailand has been rated the most preferred MICE destination which the survey participants would like to revisit for their future business/MICE trips.
Phuket Opinion: Window dressing
Phuket Opinion: Window dressing
PHUKET: This week various Phuket officials took pains to reassure foreign ambassadors and diplomats that everything that can be done to protect tourists, increase road safety and reduce plastic rubbish, is being done. This is a common refrain from the island’s officials whenever concerns are raised by foreign governments about Phuket’s terrible record in these areas.
Foreigner held for break-ins that included Prawit’s home
Foreigner held for break-ins that included Prawit’s home
BANGKOK: A foreign man wanted in connection with a string of break-ins two years ago, including one at the home of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, has been arrested in Khon Kaen.
Concerns over Phuket wild monkeys as they risk entering homes to steal food
Concerns over Phuket wild monkeys as they risk entering homes to steal food
PHUKET: Residents at a worker’s camp in Chalong have expressed their concern over a troupe of wild monkeys that risk entering homes in the camp to steal food.
Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei begins
Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei begins
LOEI: The Ministry of Culture is set to host Phi Ta Khon, also known as the ghost mask festival, in Loei province this weekend, with the three-day festival starting today (June 16).
Ta Khai at Rosewood is an elegant showcase for authentic southern Thai cuisine
Ta Khai at Rosewood is an elegant showcase for authentic southern Thai cuisine
Rosewood Phuket is the newest addition to the island’s ultra-luxury hotel market and as such it has been eager to capture the limelight in our very competitive fine dining scene.
Wet weather warning for Phuket
Wet weather warning for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning this morning (June 16) cautioning any persons in or near the sea to beware strong wind and waves over the Andaman Sea.
Woman, father shot dead in hospital
Woman, father shot dead in hospital
NAKHON PATHOM: An angry man pulled a gun from a bag and shot his father-in-law and wife dead, and then put the pistol to his own temple and pulled the trigger in a waiting room at Nakhon Pathom Hospital yesterday afternoon (June 15).
Court seizes B21m more from former Pheu Thai MP, B168mn already seized
Court seizes B21m more from former Pheu Thai MP, B168mn already seized
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has confiscated another B21 million of assets from former Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Mai Kasem Nimmonrat, 54, and his wife for amassing unusual wealth, on top of the B168mn previously seized.
Greek govt faces censure vote, protests over Macedonia deal
Greek govt faces censure vote, protests over Macedonia deal
GREECE: Greece’s leftist-led government was to face a censure vote and protests today (June 16) as it prepares to sign a provisional deal to end a 27-year name row with Macedonia.
Ronaldo hat-trick steals the show as Portugal and Spain draw classic
Ronaldo hat-trick steals the show as Portugal and Spain draw classic
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear that he means business at this World Cup after his stunning hat-trick secured a 3-3 draw here with Spain in a tournament classic and saw him reach another career landmark.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Killer elephant caught! Crashing with no injuries? Laguna Hospitality Golf Challenge! || June 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Killer elephant caught! Crashing with no injuries? Laguna Hospitality Golf Challenge! || June 15
PHUKET XTRA - June 15 Recapture: Elephant that killed mom |:| Horrific crash and no injuries! |:| Fundraiser for airplane crash victim |:| Deep South violence |:| 3rd Laguna Hospitality Golf Challenge Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thailand’s most wanted elephant captured after months-long hunt
Thailand’s most wanted elephant captured after months-long hunt
CHANTABURI: Thailand’s most wanted elephant has been recaptured after months of wandering, raiding crops and killing at least one person, and returned to the detention centre he fled from – for further attitude adjustment.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitri, end of Ramadan
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitri, end of Ramadan
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket and elsewhere throughout the country today (June 15) are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which drew to a close yesterday.
Phuket Developers gear up for PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2018
Phuket Developers gear up for PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2018
PROPERTY: Phuket projects will feature prominently when the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards returns to Bangkok on August 31 to honour the country’s best real estate developers and the top projects of the year.
Phuket ice delivery driver unscathed after high-speed wipeout
Phuket ice delivery driver unscathed after high-speed wipeout
PHUKET: A man driving an ice delivery pickup truck amazingly escaped serious injury after his pickup levelled a young mango tree then slammed into the back of a parked truck at high speed early this morning (June 15)
Kan Yao durian sells for record B800k
Kan Yao durian sells for record B800k
NONTHABURI: A recent auction held at the “Nonthaburi: The King of Durian” expo sold a Kan Yao durian for a record B800,000, with the top nine durians sold at the event fetching a combined B2.74 million.