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Russian tourist revived from drowning at Patong Beach
Russian tourist revived from drowning at Patong Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards stationed at Patong Beach revived a 76-year-old Russian tourist from drowning at Patong Beach late yesterday afternoon (Mar 11).
Patong Municipality found guilty over illegal hotel construction
Patong Municipality found guilty over illegal hotel construction
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has confirmed that it has not fulfilled a court order to issue a notice for the Andakira Hotel to remove all structures that exceed the original building permit issued seven years ago despite a court ruling that has found Patong Municipality and the Office of the Patong Mayor guilty of failing to perform their duties in ensuring that the original building permit was adhered to.
Deputy police chief to explain ‘lost evidence’ in Premchai case
Deputy police chief to explain ‘lost evidence’ in Premchai case
BANGKOK: Deputy national police chief Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said yesterday (Mar 11) that he would ask forensic police to clear the air with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) over reports about “missing evidence” in the illegal poaching case against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta.
Probe exposes widespread fraud
Probe exposes widespread fraud
NATIONWIDE: Alleged irregularities in the B493-million budget allocated last year for underprivileged people has not only led investigators to the masterminds but also exposed extensive fraud committed by state officials.
Getting it all off his chest
Getting it all off his chest
FISHING: Not for the first time in its short history, Chalong Pier has once again proven that there is something seriously wrong with the administration running this comedy of errors. Even at the best of times chaos rules as the Chinese hoards fight to get on buses around 8am and 5pm, so does this mean these lemming like carpets of humanity will now be clambering over boats in order to reach their overcrowded excursions or is the marine department going to build an overpass while the underpass continues to sinks under the waves.
Education Corner: Academic achievement and emotional health are equally important
Education Corner: Academic achievement and emotional health are equally important
Before the start of this school year the staff of the Primary School at BISP discussed a focus for the year.
Big, bold and bright in Shoreditch, London
Big, bold and bright in Shoreditch, London
UNITED KINGDOM: Spray can in hand perched halfway up a ladder, Neequaye Dreph Dsane applied the final touches of colour to his latest mural enlivening an otherwise drab side street in east London.
Buddhas, dancing and lamb carcasses
Buddhas, dancing and lamb carcasses
TIBET: Despite a few elbows to the face, Tsering pushed through the broil of Tibetan worshippers and lifted her bawling two-year-old over the mad crush, briefly pressing the girl’s forehead to a passing sacred scroll.
Phuket in the mix as Leopard 51 Powercat marks 100
Phuket in the mix as Leopard 51 Powercat marks 100
PHUKET: Leopard Catamarans recently completed hull number 100 of the highly popular Leopard 51 PC, which has proven to be very popular in the Asian market with nine yachts already delivered among Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and two more on their way to Phuket by April of this year.
All About Buddhism: It’s in every one of us
All About Buddhism: It’s in every one of us
Fifty-three years ago, on a cheesy episode of Star Trek, an alien race believed that mankind was uncivilized and decided to smite all humans.
Phuket Opinion: Seeing through the facade
Phuket Opinion: Seeing through the facade
PHUKET: Last Friday (Mar 3) our illustrious police held a grandstand press conference to announce the jail sentences handed down to the two key figures behind Tranlee Travel Co Ltd – “Kritchakorn Rungmongkolnam”, real name Isam Sainglee, and Weerachai Kampaipraphankul, accused of being a foreigner but his real name and nationality was never revealed – for using fake IDs to run companies with nominee shareholders.
Investigation underway into Phuket light aircraft crash
Investigation underway into Phuket light aircraft crash
PHUKET: Police in Phuket together with members of the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand in Bangkok are now investigating into the light aircraft crash in Pa Khlok this morning which left two people dead and another two people seriously injured.
‘Most hated man’ gets seven years in jail for defrauding investors
‘Most hated man’ gets seven years in jail for defrauding investors
UNITED STATES: Martin Shkreli, once dubbed the most hated man in America for ratcheting up the price of an HIV drug, was sentenced to seven years in prison yesterday (Mar 9) on charges of defrauding investors.
Phuket's Berda Claude International School plans to rapidly expand its educational facilities
Phuket's Berda Claude International School plans to rapidly expand its educational facilities
Education changes the world. This simple, yet powerful core belief is the central philosophy of the founders, management and teachers at Berda Claude International School (BCIS), Phuket.
BISP 2018 golf roundup
BISP 2018 golf roundup
GOLF: Congratulations to Year 9 student Sebastian Sawtell from the British International School, Phuket who recently won the Annual Men’s Club Championship at Laguna Golf Club.
Tech Tidbits: Track your daily water intake with these handy hydration apps
Tech Tidbits: Track your daily water intake with these handy hydration apps
Water is an important element. The human body uses water in all its cells, organs and tissues to help regulate its temperature as well as maintain regular body functions.
Modern Dog to headline 10-Mile Run post-race party
Modern Dog to headline 10-Mile Run post-race party
ENTERTAINMENT: A fun filled afternoon and evening awaits families on March 24, the first day of the Supersports 10 Mile International Run 2018 Phuket Presented by Thanyapura, as participants in the 500 metre Fun Run and 3 Mile run will enjoy lots of fun activities at the start/ finish line.
Two dead, two injured in light aircraft crash in Phuket
Two dead, two injured in light aircraft crash in Phuket
PHUKET: Two people have died and another two have been seriously injured when a light aircraft crashed on a plot of land in Pa Khlok earlier today (Mar 10).
Phuket Gov leads praying ceremony during Heroines’ Festival
Phuket Gov leads praying ceremony during Heroines’ Festival
PHUKET: As a part of the annual Heroines Festival, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Mar 9) led a Buddhist ceremony at Pha Nang Sang Temple in Thepkrasattri to worship the two Thalang heroines.
Rajevac names squad for King’s Cup tourney
Rajevac names squad for King’s Cup tourney
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac on Thursday (Mar 8) announced a 23-member national squad for the the 46th King’s Cup, banking on the country’s foreign-based stars to deliver the goods at the March 23-25 tournament.