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Asean law makers join NGO to target human traffickers
Asean law makers join NGO to target human traffickers
Isra Sunthornvut, Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) on March 3 signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok-based NGO, Freeland, to formally recognize their joint effort to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia.
Thanyapura’s DiVine Restaurant receives award from Anti-Additive Association
Thanyapura’s DiVine Restaurant receives award from Anti-Additive Association
Thanyapura’s DiVine Restaurant was presented with an award by the Anti Additive Association at the annual Taste Awards ceremony, which took place in Bangkok on 23 March 2018. The A.A. Taste Awards is held each year to recognise businesses that promote and produce healthy, additive-free food within the Asia Pacific region. The event was well attended, with guests and presenters that included individuals like Mr Rury Molina from the United Nations ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), and Mr Supapat Ongsangkoon, Director of the International Trade Development Office of Thailand. Thanyapura was recognised alongside 300 other winners that represented 10 countries within the region, with more than 3,000 nominations having been submitted. Submissions were assessed by a panel that consisted of members of the international food assessment agency, professional and Michelin chefs, dieticians and academics. Scores were given based on presentation, aroma, texture, flavour, the number of additives used, and whether the dish’s traditional cooking processes were honoured. For a complete list of 2017’s winners, click here. The Anti Additive Association (A.A) is a non-profit organisation and has been celebrating delicious foods around the world for a number of years. Relatively recently, food has become increasingly genetically modified, and tends to contain large amounts of additives and sugar. The A.A is dedicated to preventing the loss of traditional cooking processes, and to promoting a high-quality, yet sustainable, food system.   For more information on the Anti Additive Association and the A.A. Taste Awards, visit their www.antia-awards.org
Phuket Bike Week 2018 Part B
Phuket Bike Week 2018 Part B
After having fun in Patong Beach on April 11-14, the excitement of Phuket Bike Week Part B will continue in Phuket Boat Lagoon on April 20-21. The event highlights include Motorcycle Exhibition & Grand Dinner, Miss Phuket Bike Week Competition, Custom Bike & Tattoo Contest, Bike Parades “Ride for Peace”, “Green Road” Prevent Global Warming, Music Festival & Party, Bike Accessories and Apparels.
Phuket ice truck overturns after brake failure
Phuket ice truck overturns after brake failure
PHUKET: The driver of an ice truck and his passenger sustained minor injuries today when their vehicle’s brakes failed while going up a hill in Chalong causing it to roll backwards, overturn and collide with a wall.
Phuket City Municipality donates B1.36mn for Chalong Hospital equipment
Phuket City Municipality donates B1.36mn for Chalong Hospital equipment
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday donated B1.36 million to go towards medical equipment for the currently under construction Chalong Hospital.
Phuket airport pier not yet approved, new ferry routes pending private-sector support
Phuket airport pier not yet approved, new ferry routes pending private-sector support
PHUKET: The project to build a pier near Phuket International Airport as a base point for a ferry service has not yet been approved, Phuket Marine Office Chief Surat Sirisaiyat confirmed to The Phuket News today (Mar 30).
For Rent Kata Beach
For Rent Kata Beach
Nice one bedroom apartment modern furnished, 68 sqm first floor close to indoor pool-sauna-elevator. 25.000B. pm. exclusive electric, minimum rental period 6 months. Tel: English 064 532 3637, Thai 094 803 5944. e.mail: English villaonroof@gmail.com Thai maliwan_kaewmeesri@yahoo.com
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018 - The final
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018 - The final
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand Tee’s off on February 10th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The WCGC Thailand Series have 6 qualifiers around Thailand culminating in Phuket on the 28th April for the national Final. For this time , Thailand Final – April 28th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The winner of WCGC Thailand will travel to Portugal to represent Thailand in the WCGC World Final in June. For more information please email events@foremanagement.com
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand - Qualifier 6
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand - Qualifier 6
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand Tee’s off on February 10th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The WCGC Thailand Series have 6 qualifiers around Thailand culminating in Phuket on the 28th April for the national Final. For this time ,Qualifier 6 – April 4th and Thailand Final – April 28th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The winner of WCGC Thailand will travel to Portugal to represent Thailand in the WCGC World Final in June. For more information please email events@foremanagement.com
Motorcyclist now charged with killing old scavenger
Motorcyclist now charged with killing old scavenger
BANGKOK: A charge of physical assault causing death is being brought against a young motorcyclist seen on video attacking an elderly scavenger in Bangkok, after the old man died in hospital yesterday night (Mar 29).
Phuket Bike Week 2018
Phuket Bike Week 2018
PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2018 “WORLD Ride Together”, the legendary event in Asia, will celebrate the 24th anniversary on April 11-21, 2018. The excitement will take place in Patong Beach on April 11-14 and in Phuket Boat Lagoon on April 20-21. The event highlights include Motorcycle Exhibition & Grand Dinner, Miss Phuket Bike Week Competition, Custom Bike & Tattoo Contest, Bike Parades “Ride for Peace”, “Green Road” Prevent Global Warming, Music Festival & Party, Bike Accessories and Apparels.
Drug protection, suppression activities expanded to Phuket villages
Drug protection, suppression activities expanded to Phuket villages
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok held a meeting yesterday on drug protection and suppression where he stated that the island’s local villages and communities need to be educated and included in drug use prevention projects.
Phuket Prison ‘all white’ as search fails to find drugs
Phuket Prison ‘all white’ as search fails to find drugs
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Prison has once again been declared a “white” prison after a search yesterday evening (Mar 29) failed to uncover any drugs.
Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018
Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018
Get your grub and groove on at Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018, 27-29 April at Laguna Grove. Gate opens from 4pm. Entry is free to a wide range of food booths selling international and Peranakan cuisine from top restaurants, authentic Phuket fare by Tourism Communities, dining garden and picnic area with culinary shows and musical performances that showcase the best of both worlds. Tickets available for Charity Concert of the Night. More info at www.lagunaphuket.com/foodandmusicfestival or 076.362.300
Opinion: Hiding in plain sight
Opinion: Hiding in plain sight
The Phuket News presents a reader’s opinion on the state of the illegible licence plates on vehicles across the island, but mostly carried on taxis, vans and buses carrying tourists to and from their hotels, the airport and tourist attractions around the island.
Man City bearing down on title as Premier League returns
Man City bearing down on title as Premier League returns
FOOTBALL: The Premier League roars back into action this weekend for the season’s home straight after a two-week hiatus for the final international break of the campaign.
Police chief annoyed by sergeant’s air-con complaint
Police chief annoyed by sergeant’s air-con complaint
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda is apparently unhappy with a sergeant’s move to file a complaint with an anti-corruption body after his money was used to buy a new air-conditioner at his police station.
Prawit watch probe: ‘More time needed’
Prawit watch probe: ‘More time needed’
BANGKOK: Gen Prawit Wongsuwon borrowed 22 luxury watches from a friend, who is now dead, not 25 as reported by media, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Bus crash, fire kills 21 migrant workers
Bus crash, fire kills 21 migrant workers
TAK: A bus loaded with Myanmar workers crashed and burned in Tak province this morning (Mar 30), killing 21 passengers.
Registration now open for inaugural 'Angsana Laguna Phuket Golf Masters'
Registration now open for inaugural 'Angsana Laguna Phuket Golf Masters'
GOLF: Registration is now open for the inaugural Angsana Laguna Phuket Golf Masters – scheduled to take place June 17-23. In partnership with Asian Golf Services, this 72-hole event will be the first of many to feature the deluxe five-star Angsana Laguna Phuket resort as official tournament hotel, situated on Phuket’s glorious Bang Tao Bay.