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Chongqing Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
Chongqing Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Chongqing Airlines became the latest airline flying direct from mainland China to Phuket with the arrival of Flight OQ2093 from Chongqing landing at Phuket International Airport late yesterday afternoon (Apr 2).
‘Lovable rogue’ Aussie expat ‘Diver’ passes away
‘Lovable rogue’ Aussie expat ‘Diver’ passes away
PHUKET: The “lovable rogue” Ian ‘Diver’ Dick, a resident of Phuket for more than 40 years and best known for his bar at Surin Beach that he ran for nigh on a decade, where he saved seemingly countless lives from dangerous surf, has passed away.
Phuket Immigration to close for holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced its office will be closed to observe the national public holiday Chakri Memorial Day this Thursday (Apr 6).
Police target rental companies taking public parking spaces
Police target rental companies taking public parking spaces
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Police, has ordered officers to take action against any motorbike rental shops that occupy public parking spaces solely for presenting their rental bikes to customers.
Newcastle up to third after beating Man Utd as Chelsea sack Potter
Newcastle up to third after beating Man Utd as Chelsea sack Potter
FOOTBALL: Newcastle avenged their League Cup final loss against Manchester United as Joe Willock and Callum Wilson clinched a 2-0 win that lifted the Magpies into third place in the Premier League yesterday (Apr 2).
Verstappen wins again despite late-race chaos
Verstappen wins again despite late-race chaos
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen was declared the winner of the Australian Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 2) after two farcical failed attempts to restart the race following a late red flag.
Registration of Phuket candidates begins
Registration of Phuket candidates begins
PHUKET: As with elsewhere throughout the country today, candidates in Phuket this morning (Apr 3) began registering with the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) their intent to run for election in the national polls to be held on May 14.
Som tam shop owner accused of rape
Som tam shop owner accused of rape
PHUKET: Police are investigating the owner of a well known som tam shop in Phuket Town for the alleged rape of a 25-year-old woman.
Kidnappers flee after killing female Chinese student
Kidnappers flee after killing female Chinese student
BANGKOK: Police suspected three Chinese men had fled the country after kidnapping a female Chinese university student and then killing her when they failed to obtain a ransom of B2.5 million from her father in China.
‘Don’t judge me on my oratory’: Prawit
‘Don’t judge me on my oratory’: Prawit
BANGKOK: Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on Sunday (Apr 2) announced he would not participate in public debates as he did not think a national leader’s calibre should be judged by oratory skills alone.
Stepping up for the long run
Stepping up for the long run
Kerati Charoenwattanachai, 43, is well known for his Kitti Duck Noodle shop In Samkong, the authentic recipe that he brought to Phuket from his family in Bangkok. However, his patrons are fast learning that not only does he have a talent for making tasty noodles, but he is also an athlete who has conquered many road and trail runs, and even ultra marathons.
Chiang Mai hospitals overflow with pollution sufferers
Chiang Mai hospitals overflow with pollution sufferers
BANGKOK: Air pollution in Chiang Mai has reached hazardous levels, with people suffering from respiratory issues filling up local hospitals, the Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine reports.
Patong officials issue heat stroke warning
Patong officials issue heat stroke warning
PHUKET: The Department of Public Health and Environment at Patong Municipality has issued a warning for people to beware signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal.
The stunning ‘Sea in the Sky’
The stunning ‘Sea in the Sky’
Located at The Sea Galleri by Katathani, Sea in the Sky is an al fresco restaurant with unbeatable views of the Andaman Sea. Perched on a jungle-clad hillside in between Kata and Kata Noi beaches, the restaurant is cosy and romantic and ideal for groups of friends, couples or a special occasion.
Envoys enjoy Andaman culture fam trip
Envoys enjoy Andaman culture fam trip
PHUKET: Ambassadors and foreign diplomatic staff from more than 20 countries arrived in Phuket yesterday (Apr 1) to enjoy a taste of local culture from throughout the Andaman provinces.
Blood donors invited to join island-wide drive to save lives
Blood donors invited to join island-wide drive to save lives
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) operated by the the provincial chapter of Thai Red Cross is calling for Thais and foreigners to donate blood, as medics in Phuket and nearby provinces are facing shortages of all blood types due to growth in tourist arrivals and, sadly, various emergencies including road accidents.
Chinese Christians detained in Bangkok
Chinese Christians detained in Bangkok
BANGKOK: More than 60 self-exiled Chinese Christians who were arrested in Pattaya for overstaying their visas are now at a police facility in Bangkok awaiting the authorities’ next move.
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 yesterday (Apr 1) but remain eight points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the Gunners 4-1 win over Leeds.
Phuket Opinion: Steering clear of trouble
Phuket Opinion: Steering clear of trouble
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew’s obvious grimace at the taxi meetings this week said it all. He had just flown from back from Bangkok from a meeting and press conference with the Prime Minister to bolster support for Thailand’s bid for Phuket to host the World Specialised Expo 2027/28. On returning to Phuket, the first thing he had to contend with is the island’s inability to deal with the public taxi situation.
Verstappen on pole after Perez crash
Verstappen on pole after Perez crash
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing cars will bookend the Australian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen starting from pole position and Sergio Perez lining up last without a time after crashing out of qualifying today (Apr 1).