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Maya Bay will close to all boats during restoration period, Phi Phi National Park chief confirms
Maya Bay will close to all boats during restoration period, Phi Phi National Park chief confirms
PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has confirmed that Thailand’s famous Maya Bay at Phi Phi Island will be closed to all boats from June to September this year in order to provide much-needed relief to the coral reefs and marine eco-system.
All quiet as Phuket marks start of Chinese New Year
All quiet as Phuket marks start of Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Town has remained relatively quiet this morning (Feb 15) with very few Thai-Chinese residents praying for their ancestors on the eve of Chinese New Year.
Ex-police chief quizzed by DSI about B300mn loan
Ex-police chief quizzed by DSI about B300mn loan
BANGKOK: Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung reported to the Department of Special Investigation today (Feb 15) for questioning about his “borrowing” B300 million from the owner of Victoria’s Secret Massage parlour while in office.
Rubbish fire spreads to abandoned Phuket workers’ camp
Rubbish fire spreads to abandoned Phuket workers’ camp
PHUKET: A fire believed to have been started by someone burning rubbish spread to an abandoned workers’ camp yesterday (Feb 14) behind the Shell petrol station on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd, Kathu.
More details announced for Phuket Chinese New Year celebrations
More details announced for Phuket Chinese New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday (Feb 14) held a press conference at the 72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park – also known as Dragon Park – on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town to announce further details of activities included in the upcoming Chinese New Year – Back to the Past of Phuket – celebrations.
Prayut expects MotoGP will lift tourism
Prayut expects MotoGP will lift tourism
MOTOGP: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hopes MotoGP will help boost Thailand’s tourism industry.
Chalong Underpass works to cause major Phuket water shutoff
Chalong Underpass works to cause major Phuket water shutoff
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Chalong and Rawai will suffer a major water supply shutoff next Tuesday (Feb 20) as work on water mains supply pipes is carried out at the Chalong Underpass site.
Wedding belles in steep decline, study says
Wedding belles in steep decline, study says
NATIONWIDE: More Thai women are in the “never-married” category than ever before and more than half prefer to remain single, according to a study conducted by Chulalongkorn University College of Population Studies (CPS).
Investigators close in on Premchai hunt case
Investigators close in on Premchai hunt case
KANCHANABURI: Investigators probing the wildlife poaching case involving four suspects including Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), are now focusing on two pellets found in the carcass of a Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) seized for inspection in the investigation.
17 killed in Florida school shooting by former student: sheriff
17 killed in Florida school shooting by former student: sheriff
UNITED STATES: A former student armed with an AR-15 rifle opened fire at a Florida high school today (Feb 15), killing at least 17 people, officials said, in a harrowing shooting spree that saw terrified students hiding in closets and under desks as they texted for help.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more cap seals! Love in Phuket Town? Patong hill crash! || February 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more cap seals! Love in Phuket Town? Patong hill crash! || February 14
PHUKET XTRA - February 14 Thailand to stop using plastic cap seals! Patong Hill bus crash! Dozens of couples share their love in Phuket Town! 'Magic pills' to combat ageing society? Layan, Leypand beach vendors told to 'get out'! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket officials finally warn tourists of Patong sewage contamination
Phuket officials finally warn tourists of Patong sewage contamination
PHUKET: Environmental officials today advised tourists to not enter the water within 300 metres of the Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Patong Beach due to contaminants in the water from untreated wasterwater flowing into Patong Bay.
Chinese New Year slated to deliver B15.9bn boost for tourism
Chinese New Year slated to deliver B15.9bn boost for tourism
BANGKOK: Just over 300,000 Chinese tourists will visit Thailand to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced this week.
Phuket readies for Heroines Festival 2018
Phuket readies for Heroines Festival 2018
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong says the island is ready to host the upcoming Thao Thepkrassatri and Thao Srisoonthorn Festival to be held on March 3-17.
Pickleball comes to Phuket
Pickleball comes to Phuket
PICKLEBALL: Before we get to the details of just where and when you can play Pickleball here in Phuket, we realise that many of the expats, retirees and locals are not familiar with Pickleball. So let’s first just learn a little about the game.
Fire breaks out at ‘Phuket Detox’ clinic
Fire breaks out at ‘Phuket Detox’ clinic
PHUKET: Quick action by firefighters doused a blaze at the Phuket Detox Health Care and Beauty clinic in Samkong early this afternoon (Feb 14) before it could spread to other floors and adjacent buildings.
Phuket wedding couples take advantage of Valentine’s Day
Phuket wedding couples take advantage of Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: More than 50 couples registered their marriage at the District Office in Phuket Town to make sure this Valentine’s Day today (Feb 14) remained a very special day.
Phuket blood banks in need of O-negative blood
Phuket blood banks in need of O-negative blood
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (PRBC) issued an appeal this morning (Feb 14) for donations of O-negative blood due to a shortage of supplies.
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Phuket police bust minivan-riding meth mule
Phuket police bust minivan-riding meth mule
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man was arrested while attempting to smuggle 167 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) onto Phuket last night (Feb 13).