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Body in the Water, Chalong Pier Collapse and Motorbike Bandit || March 5th PHUKET XTRA - March 5th
Body in the Water, Chalong Pier Collapse and Motorbike Bandit || March 5th PHUKET XTRA - March 5th
Phuket Xtra March 5 || [Story 1 , Story 2, Story 3 ]
Phuket officials stumble in enforcing Supreme Court beach evictions
Phuket officials stumble in enforcing Supreme Court beach evictions
PHUKET: Officials today were confused as who should take the first step in clearing vendors illegally occupying plots within 178 rai of beachfront land and Layan and Leypang beaches, on Phuket’s scenic west coast, in upholding beach evictions ordered by the Supreme Court.
Natalie Bar extend Patong Pool League lead to 11 points
Natalie Bar extend Patong Pool League lead to 11 points
POOL: With last Thursday (Mar 1) being the Buddhist Makha Bucha Day, the 11th round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was spread over various day of last week.
Maliwan takes on mantle as Phuket’s sole Honda auto dealer
Maliwan takes on mantle as Phuket’s sole Honda auto dealer
PHUKET: Honda Automobile (Thailand) has confirmed that the new authorised dealer and service centre in Phuket is the Honda Maliwan showroom on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada, just south of Mission Hospital Phuket.
Russian women yet to face Phuket coral charges in court
Russian women yet to face Phuket coral charges in court
PHUKET: The two Russian women charged with illegal possession of corals that they say they bought from a man selling by the pack at a beach in Phuket have yet to have their case heard in court more than a month after their arrest.
Arrest warrant sought for Phuket murderer
Arrest warrant sought for Phuket murderer
PHUKET: Phuket police are now gathering evidence in order to submit a request to the Phuket Provincial Court for an arrest warrant for the gunman who yesterday (Mar 4) shot 30-year-old Sinchai Kaewliporn while he was working on his car outside his property.
Blacklisted foreigner held for procuring boys in Pattaya
Blacklisted foreigner held for procuring boys in Pattaya
PATTAYA: Police have denied claims by a 69-year-old Dutchman blacklisted for overstay in 2016 that he re-entered Thailand eight months later by bribing an immigration officer at a Surin border checkpoint, before being subsequently arrested in Pattaya at the weekend for allegedly procuring Thai boys for foreigners.
Phuket licence plate auction raises B21mn for accident victims
Phuket licence plate auction raises B21mn for accident victims
PHUKET: An auction of special licences plates held over the weekend and organised by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) raised more than B21 million for the national Road Safety Fund, which stages road-safety campaigns and provides support for victims of road accidents.
Phuket U13s outed in Thailand Youth League quarter-finals
Phuket U13s outed in Thailand Youth League quarter-finals
FOOTBALL: A group of U13 players who make up the Phuket Sports Association (PSA) football team managed to reach the quarter-finals of the Thailand Youth League 2018 which reached its climax in Bangkok yesterday (Mar 4).
Dates Announced for 2018 Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Dates Announced for 2018 Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
With the paramount success of its inaugural edition in 2017, Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket recently announced that the second annual “Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival” will take place this year from Friday April 27 to Sunday April 29.
Sala Steak & Seafood Sunday Grill
Sala Steak & Seafood Sunday Grill
Premium main courses including imported steaks and whole lobster, accompanied by a buffet of delicious appetizers. Every Sunday from 2 - 5.30 pm with live music performed by the 'Colin Illy Hill Band'. Pricing 1,700++ Baht/person and 3,200++ Baht/couple. For more information : www.salaphuket.com
Personal dispute likely for man’s doorstep murder, say Phuket Police
Personal dispute likely for man’s doorstep murder, say Phuket Police
PHUKET: Police are currently hunting for a shooter and his accomplices who shot a man dead on his doorstep in Rassada last night due to what police believe was a personal dispute.
PHAB 2 - Glam, Glitz and Glitter
PHAB 2 - Glam, Glitz and Glitter
The Phuket Hotels Association, a nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image for Phuket while also supporting community-based projects, is hosting a benefit gala dinner on Saturday 28 April 2018 to raise funds for 20 hospitality scholarships and traineeships for local residents. The Glam, Glitz and Glitter event will take place the Latitude Marque, Laguna Phuket from 7pm until midnight. Tickets available at phuketticketmaster.com
The Nai Harn Phuket receives Green Hotel Award
The Nai Harn Phuket receives Green Hotel Award
In recognition of its commitment to sustainability, The Nai Harn Phuket was recently awarded the “Gold Level” Green Hotel Award by Thailand’s Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
2ND SHOW - Drinks & Co presents Live Comedy - Walk of Shame
2ND SHOW - Drinks & Co presents Live Comedy - Walk of Shame
2ND SHOW - Eleanor Conway’s WALK of SHAME - Sex, sobriety and the modern addict. Doors open 7pm, show starts 8:15pm. Tickets THB 500 in advance (includes 1 drink) THB 700 on the night (includes 1 drink and puppy pads). Drinks & Co - Lagoon Plaza, Boat Avenue, Cherntalay (opposite Skye Lake Club)). Tickets - 083 720 5586 and phuketticketmaster.com
Crucial abuse hearing for top Vatican official opens in Australia
Crucial abuse hearing for top Vatican official opens in Australia
AUSTRALIA: A crucial hearing opened in Melbourne today (Mar 5) to determine if one of Pope Francis’ top advisers, Cardinal George Pell, will stand trial on multiple historical sexual offence charges.
Phuket Marine Office warns of collapsed jetty in Chalong
Phuket Marine Office warns of collapsed jetty in Chalong
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Chief Surat Sirisaiyat warned boat operators and sailors that one of the jetties at Chalong Pier collapsed and cannot be used for mooring.
‘Phuket’s Best Burger’ competition 2018: ‘Showcase of the Immortals’
‘Phuket’s Best Burger’ competition 2018: ‘Showcase of the Immortals’
Everyone loves a great burger. The perfect ratio of burger to bun, the selection of choice ingredients and the overall personality of the “Burger Maestro” are all major factors in determining whether any hamburger is worthy of being declared Phuket’s Best Burger.
Search launched after woman’s body found off Phuket
Search launched after woman’s body found off Phuket
PHUKET: The search continues today for the body of a woman found floating some 10 kilometres offshore from Patong by a group of men on a fishing trip yesterday afternoon (Mar 3).
Singha Estate enters B11bn deal to buy Outrigger hotels, including Outrigger Phuket
Singha Estate enters B11bn deal to buy Outrigger hotels, including Outrigger Phuket
PHUKET: Thai-listed group Singha Estate has entered into an agreement to purchase the 255-room Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort through affiliated entities, reports Bill Barnett of consultancy C9 Hotelworks.