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Banyan Tree’s Saffron restaurant to welcome Thailand’s own Michelin-Star chef
Banyan Tree’s Saffron restaurant to welcome Thailand’s own Michelin-Star chef
Banyan Tree Phuket’s signature Saffron restaurant has announced that it will be welcoming Chef Phatchara “Pom” Pirapak, considered by many to be a national treasure, for two special set menu events on April 6-7.
Thailand enjoys strong travel growth
Thailand enjoys strong travel growth
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourist arrivals reached 7.11 million during the first two months of 2018, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ latest tourism performance data.
Mercedes lead the way ahead of Formula One season
Mercedes lead the way ahead of Formula One season
FORMULA ONE: With two weeks of preseason testing complete and with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix (Mar 25) little more than a week away, only one thing seems certain: Mercedes is still quick.
Driver injured after rear-ending parked bus in Phuket
Driver injured after rear-ending parked bus in Phuket
PHUKET: The driver of a car sustained injuries earlier today when he rear-ended a parked tour bus on bypass road.
Moving abroad: An expat guide to Thailand
Moving abroad: An expat guide to Thailand
If your reading this on The Phuket News website, then chances are you've visited Thailand at least once, perhaps even several times, or indeed, you might have already taken the plunge and set up your life as an expat in the 'Land of Smiles'.
Phuket Town roads to close today for international parade
Phuket Town roads to close today for international parade
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has cautioned motorists to be wary of road closures in Phuket Town today (Mar 16) for the International Lions Club’s 310 Thailand Convention Parade.
129 sea turtle eggs found on island beach off Phuket
129 sea turtle eggs found on island beach off Phuket
PHUKET: Similan National Park officials at Koh Si Island in Phang Nga yesterday morning (Mar 15) found 129 sea turtle eggs along a beach pathway to the island’s Nui beach, reported Similan National Park Chief Ruamsilp Manajongprasert.
Deal struck with Malaysia to build border wall in Songkhla
Deal struck with Malaysia to build border wall in Songkhla
BANGKOK: Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to proceed with a plan to build a border wall in Songkhla in efforts to strengthen security operations and fight transnational crime.
Tourist islands unite to save environment
Tourist islands unite to save environment
SURAT THANI: Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Pha-ngan in Surat Thani province will ban “unfriendly activities” which hurt the environment and marine ecological systems at the country’s top tourist destinations.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Red Bull family's 'cop killer'? 100kg python?! Plastic in bottled water? || March 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Red Bull family's 'cop killer'? 100kg python?! Plastic in bottled water? || March 15
PHUKET XTRA - March 15 Accused cop killer no longer 'Wanted'? 100kg python! Plastic in your water bottle? Phuket plane crash victim out of ICU! Man beats 82-year-old! Premchai denies three new charges! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket police bust bus-riding meth mule
Phuket police bust bus-riding meth mule
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man was arrested at the Phuket Checkpoint last night attempting to smuggle 1,957 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) onto the island.
Red Bull scion’s notice disappears from Interpol website
Red Bull scion’s notice disappears from Interpol website
BANGKOK: The Interpol “Red Notice” for Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, a hit-and-run suspect wanted by Thailand, has disappeared from the Interpol website.
Ya bah, ya ice, and kratom seized in Phuket drug arrests
Ya bah, ya ice, and kratom seized in Phuket drug arrests
PHUKET: Border Patrol Police arrested two women and a man in three separate operations this week and seized from them various amounts of methamphetamine pills (ya bah), crystal meth (ya ice) and kratom.
Phuket underpass-jacknife truck driver charged
Phuket underpass-jacknife truck driver charged
PHUKET: The driver of the 22-wheeler that jacknifed into the concrete barriers and blocked the northbound entrance to the Darasamut Underpass yesterday afternoon (Mar 14) has blamed the car in front for braking suddenly and causing the accident.
Top bottled water brands contaminated with plastic particles: report
Top bottled water brands contaminated with plastic particles: report
UNITED STATES: Researchers tested 250 bottles of water in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Thailand, and the United States.
Immigration officers arrest wanted Russian man in Phuket
Immigration officers arrest wanted Russian man in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers yesterday arrested a Russian man who is wanted on an arrest warrant issued in Russia for organised crime.
Underpass to close for signal-light repairs
Underpass to close for signal-light repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Highways Department will close off the Darasamut Underpass near Central Festival Phuket for four hours from 11pm tonight (Mar 15) to finally repair signal lights that have not been working for weeks.
Commonwealth Games selection for BISP Swimmer
Commonwealth Games selection for BISP Swimmer
Sam Rossi, a Year 12 student at the British International School, Phuket is combining his studies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma with world-class competition level swimming.
Britain expels Russian diplomats over spy poisoning
Britain expels Russian diplomats over spy poisoning
UNITED KINGDOM: Britain expelled 23 Russian diplomats over the nerve agent poisoning of a former spy, and suspended high-level contacts, including for the World Cup, as the US joined it in blasting Moscow at the UN yesterday (Mar 14).