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Phuket monkey ‘birth control’ to go to public opinion
Phuket monkey ‘birth control’ to go to public opinion
PHUKET: Whether or not troupes of wild monkeys across Phuket will be subjected to population control as well as forced relocation will be among the questions put to the public in a series of feedback meetings to be held across the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Whale shark search! Island's newest tourist spot? Owning over 49% || May 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Whale shark search! Island's newest tourist spot? Owning over 49% || May 21
PHUKET XTRA - May 21 Search for whale shark continues off Phuket |:| Bombings in South Thailand |:| Phuket community a new tourist attraction? |:| Protesters warned |:| Pushing to own more than 49% of a business Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Ride 4 Kids
Ride 4 Kids
Ride 4 Kids V2.0 is in full swing, 20 riders will be cycling 700 kms from Phuket on the 11th – 16th June 2018, all to raise money for The Good Shepherd, PHBGTU and Outrigger’s Share4Change. Join the coming home party at Metzos on 16th June and meet the team, tickets available for 2500 thb per ticket, please email donna.thethaiger@gmail.com and visit www.ride4kids.co for more information.
Pool Villa For Rent PhangNga
Pool Villa For Rent PhangNga
4 Beds Pool villa nearby Natai beach. Surround with nature. North of Phuket 25 mins from airport. Idea for retired/long term stay family.
200-year-old Phuket community considered to become new tourist attraction
200-year-old Phuket community considered to become new tourist attraction
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket has stated that it is his intention to turn the 200-year-old Bangrong community in Pa Khlok into a new tourist attraction to bring valuable financial support to the community’s residents.
Dead or alive, search for whale shark continues off Phuket
Dead or alive, search for whale shark continues off Phuket
PHUKET: The director-general of the Department Of Marine And Coastal Resources (DMCR) has confirmed that they will continue to search for another five days for the whale shark seen on video strung up on a fishing boat between Koh Hei and Koh Racha, south of Phuket, last Friday (May 18).
Ariya wins Kingsmill tournament on second play-off hole
Ariya wins Kingsmill tournament on second play-off hole
GOLF: Ariya Jutanugarn returned to her winning ways yesterday (May 20) with a victory on the second play-off hole at the Kingsmill Championship.
Ramadan bombings rock deep South provinces
Ramadan bombings rock deep South provinces
SOUTH: A series of violent attacks, mostly bombings, were launched in three southern border provinces yesterday evening (May 20), the fourth day of the Ramadan fasting month. Initial reports suggested several people were injured.
Public rallies banned for coup anniversary
Public rallies banned for coup anniversary
BANGKOK: Government House and surrounding areas within a 50 metres radius are expected to be declared a “controlled zone”, where any public gatherings are prohibited, said a deputy national police chief yesterday (May 20).
Getting under the skin
Getting under the skin
SWEDEN: It’s the size of a grain of rice but could hold the key to many aspects of your life. A tiny microchip inserted under the skin can replace the need to carry keys, credit cards and train tickets.
Sri Thanonchai: The clever trickster
Sri Thanonchai: The clever trickster
Sri Thanonchai is a clever trickster who appears in ancient Thai folktales and is popular to this today. The first printed version of these stories was published in around 1890.
Phuket Itn’l Rugby 10s back for 20th edition
Phuket Itn’l Rugby 10s back for 20th edition
RUGBY: The 20th anniversary Aussie Bar Phuket International Rugby 10s will kick off next Friday (May 25) at Thanyapura Sports Club with teams from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, the Middle East and of course home town favourite the Phuket Viagrabonds hoping to take home the cup in the Athena Siam Coffin Dodgers Vets tournament for the over 35s.
American Pitbull Terriers free
American Pitbull Terriers free
*Free to a good home * 2 beautiful pitbull girls that have been rescued and nursed back to health. One brown red nose that is loving and full of energy, and one red colour black nose that is very timid and sweet. Preferably take both or one is ok.
India’s sea turtle warriors
India’s sea turtle warriors
INDIA: Since he was a boy, Soumyaranjan Biswal has kept a night vigil at the beach near his coastal Indian village where tens of thousands of tiny olive ridley turtles gather to lay their eggs.
Phuket Law: Opening a representative office in Thailand just got easier
Phuket Law: Opening a representative office in Thailand just got easier
A Representative Office allows the foreign investor to evaluate potential market opportunities without the need to establish a subsidiary in Thailand. Thus, it provides an interesting “vehicle” for foreign investors who may be considering entering the Thai market.
Tropical islands far from deserted
Tropical islands far from deserted
Hordes of tourists clamber across the white sand with selfie sticks as Thai park rangers wade into turquoise waters to direct boats charging into the cliff-ringed cove.
Nine out of 10 people breath polluted air
Nine out of 10 people breath polluted air
More than 90% of the global population is breathing in high levels of pollutants, the World Health Organ-isation said this week, blaming poor air quality for some seven million deaths annually.
Phuket Opinion: Make them pay for plastic
Phuket Opinion: Make them pay for plastic
PHUKET: News this past week that the Finance Ministry is seriously considering introducing a levy on plastic bags is long overdue. The fact that Thailand is “drowning in plastic” is obvious, and even the government can no longer ignore it. Plastic bag waste accounted for 13% of marine litter in 2015, well above food packaging waste at 8% and straws at 10%.
Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj seeks to reassure Phuket public, investors
Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj seeks to reassure Phuket public, investors
PHUKET: Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj, the prominent Phuket condo developer arrested earlier this month on a fraud charge, and re-released on bail this week after failing to present himself to court as part of his original bail conditions, has held a press conference to address the accusations of fraud and mismanagement.
Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle as world watches
Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle as world watches
Britain's Prince Harry and US TV star Meghan Markle tie the knot on today (May 19) in a globally-watched ceremony at Windsor Castle filled with traditional pomp and modern twists.