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Phuket honours Loy Krathong
Phuket honours Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Hundreds of thousands of people turned out for Loy Krathong on Monday night (Nov 27), observing an ancient tradition and adding a modern twist.
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Sunday Brunch Buffet
"Experience a gastronomic journey that tantalizes your taste buds and delights your senses with the extravaganza Sunday Brunch Buffet at Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket!" Get ready for an exciting day with ...
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 1st of December. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship. For more details see https://www.paulpoole.co.th/ There will be a delicious finger food buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro for all attendees and if you are still hungry then there will be burgers for just 100 baht. As always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns
SAILING: The prestigious Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns this weekend, running from Saturday (Dec 2) until Dec 9 at the Beyond Kata Resort.
Russian man killed in collision with passenger van
Russian man killed in collision with passenger van
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed the death of a Russian man after the motorbike he was riding collided with a passenger van carrying six Chinese tourists on Kata Hill on Saturday (Nov 25).
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s plans for world-leading anti-smoking laws will be revoked, Christopher Luxon confirmed yesterday (Nov 27) after being sworn in as prime minister, in a move described as a “huge win for the tobacco industry”.
Government launches major discount campaign for New Year
Government launches major discount campaign for New Year
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Commerce has announced it is gearing up for a large-scale promotional event in the New Year in collaboration with over 300 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and convenience stores.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fighting brothers freed as charges dropped, 17 Thai hostages released, New parent visa? || Nov 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fighting brothers freed as charges dropped, 17 Thai hostages released, New parent visa? || Nov 24
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangla security roped into tourist safety exercise
Bangla security roped into tourist safety exercise
PHUKET: The safety exercise to be held in Patong on Friday (Dec 1), widely promoted by government officials, will include a demonstration of lifeguards rescuing a tourist in trouble in the water and law enforcement officers responding to a drunken tourist on Bangla Rd.
Sunbeds at Surin Beach cleared, leaving one operator
Sunbeds at Surin Beach cleared, leaving one operator
PHUKET: Officials have yet to explain why masses of sunbeds have been removed from Surin Beach, leaving just one operator to serve all tourists at the popular beach.
Proposal for visas for parents of children at international schools, with criminal checks
Proposal for visas for parents of children at international schools, with criminal checks
PHUKET: Provincial officials are hoping to have a visa especially for parents of children enrolled at international schools, but with criminal background checks in order to prevent parents with criminal records from being approved to stay in the country.
KanEang at Pier celebrates 50 years with charity fun run
KanEang at Pier celebrates 50 years with charity fun run
RUNNING: Many Phuket residents and visitors alike will no doubt be familiar with the KanEang @Pier restaurant in Chalong, a hugely popular long-time fixture in the island’s culinary scene and local community.
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
TEL AVIV: The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours today (Nov 27), with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a four-year-old orphaned by its attack.
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: A beach and underwater cleanup at Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket, over the weekend collected more than four tonnes of trash and debris at the idyllic Rang Kai Bay, a popular dive tourist destination.
Verstappen wins again as Ferrari secures runners-up title
Verstappen wins again as Ferrari secures runners-up title
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen won his 19th race of the year at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 26) ahead of a bizarre podium battle that saw Charles Leclerc wave Sergio Pérez into second place before earning back the position after penalties.
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at Korat wedding party
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at Korat wedding party
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A bridegroom went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously wounding a man before shooting himself dead with a pistol at his own wedding party on Saturday night (Nov 25), police said.
Askhabov brothers cleared of charges, released
Askhabov brothers cleared of charges, released
PHUKET: MMA fighter Khusein Askhabov and his twin brother Khasan have been cleared of charges of conspiracy to torture and extortion and released, a post on a Russian-language social network has announced.
Food and music festivals set Nai Yang, Srisoonthorn abuzz
Food and music festivals set Nai Yang, Srisoonthorn abuzz
PHUKET: The spirit of Loy Krathong is in the air as the annual Srisoonthorn Carnival and the second Nai Yang Beach Music Festival kicked off yesterday (Nov 25). Both festivals are slated to continue today and conclude tomorrow (Nov 26-27).
Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang
Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang
BANGKOK: Thai LionAir will investigate an incident on Friday (Nov 24) when an engine of one of its planes caught fire after taking off from Don Mueang International Airport.
Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 finale
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will start the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from pole position ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc today (Nov 26), rescuing his weekend from a practice scare that appeared to have left him on the back foot.