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‘Upcycling the Oceans’ Phuket mass cleanup nets 800kg in beach, coastal waste
‘Upcycling the Oceans’ Phuket mass cleanup nets 800kg in beach, coastal waste
PHUKET: About 1,000 people joined together to collect more than 800 kilograms of waste from three Phuket beaches yesterday (Jan 28) as part of Phuket’s efforts to join the global “Upcycling the Oceans” campaign created by Spanish clothing brand Ecoalf.
Beckham set to launch long-sought Miami MLS club
Beckham set to launch long-sought Miami MLS club
FOOTBALL: Former England captain David Beckham will today (Jan 29) unveil his long-sought Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team at a news conference in Miami, bringing a conclusion to a turmoil-filled four-year quest.
BISP student impresses judges to earn place at National Public Speaking Final
BISP student impresses judges to earn place at National Public Speaking Final
British International School, Phuket Year 12 student Thanadon “Albert” Tantivit has been selected to compete at the Thailand National Final of the English Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition.
Ikea’s frugal billionaire founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
Ikea’s frugal billionaire founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
SWEDEN: Ingvar Kamprad, the farmer’s son turned multi-billionaire who founded the Ikea empire that revolutionised furnishing, has died aged 91, the firm said yesterday (Jan 28).
PIWC Coffee morning in Kamala
PIWC Coffee morning in Kamala
The morning tea at Sienna Rocks, Cape Sienna Hotel in Kamala in January was deemed such a success by the people in attendance that another one is being planned for 10am, Thursday 22 February at the same fabulous cliff top location. All welcome. info@piwc-phuket.com
Ponzi suspect’s assets seized
Ponzi suspect’s assets seized
BANGKOK: The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has seized assets in Thailand worth B346 million from Qingduan Zhang, 38, a key suspect in a major Chinese Ponzi scheme case cracked recently.
Nida director quits over unpublished luxury watch poll
Nida director quits over unpublished luxury watch poll
BANGKOK: The Nida Poll directors quits after his poll relating to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon’s luxury watches scandal went unpublished on his boss’s orders, sparking criticism of political interference.
The ‘Trainspotting generation’
The ‘Trainspotting generation’
UNITED KINGDOM: Scotland has seen a sharp rise in the number of drug deaths as years of abuse by the so-called “Trainspotting generation” finally take their toll, prompting calls for a rethink on drug policy.
The concept of ‘siwalai’ emerged as Western styles mingled with Thai
The concept of ‘siwalai’ emerged as Western styles mingled with Thai
You may have come across the term siwalai in some way or other during your time in Thailand.
Representing Switzerland: Phuket-based Imogen Simmonds leads the female triathlon pack
Representing Switzerland: Phuket-based Imogen Simmonds leads the female triathlon pack
EXCLUSIVE: Born in Hong Kong, where she spent the first nine years of her life, 24-year-old Imogen Simmonds is a professional triathlete, who due to her upbringing in Switzerland chooses to race under the Swiss flag.
Environmental murders hotspot
Environmental murders hotspot
PHILIPPINES: Environmental activists are being killed in record numbers around the world, with the corruption-plagued Philippines one of the most dangerous countries, according to watchdog Global Witness.
D.O.C.G restaurant takes its name from the official mark of Italian authenticity
D.O.C.G restaurant takes its name from the official mark of Italian authenticity
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach opened its welcoming portals in December 2016, yet has already become firmly established as a major player among Phuket’s 5-star havens.
Phuket industry chiefs say minimum wage hike impact negligible
Phuket industry chiefs say minimum wage hike impact negligible
PHUKET: Leading figures in key Phuket industries have played down the impact of the impending rise in the minimum wage, which is expected to be approved by Cabinet imminently and brought into effect in April.
Phuket Opinion: Pushing buttons
Phuket Opinion: Pushing buttons
PHUKET: The archaic law requiring long-term expats to re-register their address, in person no less, at Phuket Immigration every time they decide to fly to Bangkok and stay for even one night on business or go for a short holiday anywhere in the country – ironically as the Thai government ramps up its domestic tourism push – needs to be brought into the 21st century.
Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease, says study
Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease, says study
When coral reefs come in contact with plastic trash in the ocean, their risk of becoming diseased skyrockets, said an international study out on Thursday (Jan 25). Researchers examined more than 120,000 corals on 159 reefs – some polluted with plastic, others not – from Indonesia, Australia, Myanmar and Thailand for the study in the journal Science. "We found that the chance of disease increased from four percent to 89 percent when corals are in contact with plastic," said lead author Joleah Lamb, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Australia. Lamb said scientists are still trying to figure out why plastics are so dangerous for coral, which are living organisms that cover about 0.2 percent of the ocean floor – but provide crucial habitat for nearly a million species of young fish. It could be that "plastics make ideal vessels for colonizing microscopic organisms that could trigger disease if they come into contact with corals," she said. "For example, plastic items such as those commonly made of polypropylene, like bottle caps and toothbrushes, have been shown to become heavily inhabited by bacteria that are associated with a globally devastating group of coral diseases known as white syndromes." The problem of plastic pollution is widespread in the world's oceans, and is rapidly getting worse. "We estimate there are 11.1 billion plastic items on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific and forecast this to increase by 40 percent within seven years," Lamb said. "That equates to an estimated 15.7 billion plastic items on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific by 2025." Coral reefs are already under stress due to global warming, which boosts diseases and can cause coral to bleach and die.
Able Wanamakok's new life-coaching collaboration seeks to create confident communicators
Able Wanamakok's new life-coaching collaboration seeks to create confident communicators
Phuket-based International TV presenter, News Anchor and MC Able Wanamakok, the driving force behind the recent Inspired Phuketian series of motivational talks, has embarked her next venture in the booming life-coaching industry with the launch of Find Your Voice Asia.
Medical bills spiral for burn victims in Phi Phi tour boat fireball
Medical bills spiral for burn victims in Phi Phi tour boat fireball
PHUKET: The tour company that provided the tour for the Chinese tourists who remain injured from severe burns in the Phi Phi tour boat fireball earlier this month has vowed to step in with more funds from insurance coverage to pay for rising medical costs, which have now breached B1 million.
Phuket is falling in love with Naughty Nuri's succulent Balinese-style pork ribs
Phuket is falling in love with Naughty Nuri's succulent Balinese-style pork ribs
Naughty Nuri’s is the brainchild of American Brian Aldinger and Indonesian Isnuri Suryatmi (Nuri) The husband and wife duo first opened the small roadside stall in Ubud, Bali in 1995 to serve ribs and other popular Indonesian dishes.
Russian man, 31, charged for reckless driving after Phuket head-on collision
Russian man, 31, charged for reckless driving after Phuket head-on collision
PHUKET: A Russian man has been charged with reckless driving after crashing his Mercedes-Benz SUV into a Honda City sedan driven by a 38-year-old Thai man, about one kilometre from Ao Po Pier in the early hours of this morning (Jan 27).
Young dugong found dead on Phuket beach
Young dugong found dead on Phuket beach
PHUKET: Local marine biologists are hoping to determine what killed a young dugong found washed up on a remote beach on the east coast of Phuket yesterday (Jan 26).