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Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Salary up to 35,000 THB depends on experience and skills - Thai National .  If you are 9 to 5 minded , this job is not for you.  We are looking for a competent Assistant Director to support the director in departmental planning and monitoring progress.  You will also be working to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Assistant directors are well-versed in performance and operations management and competent in assuming delegated duties. They are leaders and critical thinkers, ready to solve problems before they become obstacles. The goal is to help the department attain objectives of productivity and employee satisfaction.
Phuket officials recognise algae bloom in Patong
Phuket officials recognise algae bloom in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Municipality and local environmental officials have started talks about preventative measures regarding an algae bloom that has persisted in Patong Bay since last month.
Foreigners divided on ‘tourist entry fee’, says poll
Foreigners divided on ‘tourist entry fee’, says poll
PHUKET: Respondents to an online poll by The Phuket News are divided over whether the ‘tourist entry fee’ currently set to come into effect in June should be implemented in its current form.
Children lost near Patong Beach found safe
Children lost near Patong Beach found safe
PHUKET: Two young children reported lost near Patong Beach were found safe last night (Feb 26), local Tourist Police have reported.
Ireland stay on course for Grand Slam
Ireland stay on course for Grand Slam
RUGBY: Ireland remained on course for a first Grand Slam since 2018 and just their fourth in all with a hard-fought 34-20 win away to Italy on Saturday (Feb 25).
Patong Hill closure causes traffic woes
Patong Hill closure causes traffic woes
PHUKET: Phuket officials are urging motorists to avoid Patong Hill from 9pm to 5am tonight while the road is closed to all traffic while works on installing water mains continues after long traffic tailbacks plagued the hill last night (Feb 26).
Man Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
Man Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
FOOTBALL: Manchester United clinched their first major trophy for six years with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley yesterday (Feb 26).
DDC issues bird flu alert after death in Cambodia
DDC issues bird flu alert after death in Cambodia
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has put out an alert about a bird flu outbreak after reports of a death in Cambodia.
Water outages to hit central, southern Phuket
Water outages to hit central, southern Phuket
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in central and southern Phuket will suffer a series of water outages on Monday and Tuesday (Feb 27-28) due to ’step tests’ and works on Bang Jo filtration station. 
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri Rd near Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect Thepkrasattri Rd near Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect residents and businesses along the northbound side (west side) of Thepkrasattri Rd from the Heroines Monument on Monday (Feb 27).
B10,000 reward for missing dog in Phuket
B10,000 reward for missing dog in Phuket
PHUKET: Kathu residents are asked for help in finding an ex-stray dog missing for three days. B10,000 reward is offered for help in finding the animal which is described as being afraid of humans and having health issues.
Nightclub security guard charged for assaulting foreigner over bottled water
Nightclub security guard charged for assaulting foreigner over bottled water
BANGKOK: A security guard at a nightclub on Khao San Rd, the world-renowned tourist hotspot in Bangkok, has been charged with assault after a clip of him slapping a foreigner’s face and handcuffing him was posted on social media.
Phuket authorities tout greater than ever Heroines Festival
Phuket authorities tout greater than ever Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The annual Heroines Festival in Phuket this year will be bigger and greater than ever, featuring a reworked historical show and famous Thai actresses performing the roles of Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Srisoonthorn, Phuket officials have announced. The festival will be held at the Victory Field in Thalang on Mar 13-15.
Green Thoughts: Sun Gods and Sun Worshippers
Green Thoughts: Sun Gods and Sun Worshippers
As readers familiar with this column will be aware, I often iterate the point, perhaps ad nauseam, that botanical names are worth mastering since they offer valuable clues to a plant’s characteristics: maybe its place of origin (Japonica), its physical features (odorata) or even its cultural requirements.
Arsenal maintain Premier League lead, Man City thrash Bournemouth
Arsenal maintain Premier League lead, Man City thrash Bournemouth
FOOTBALL: Arsenal remain two points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win at Leicester yesterday (Feb 25), as Manchester City maintained their pursuit of the Gunners by thrashing Bournemouth 4-1.
Police destroy thousands of seized guns
Police destroy thousands of seized guns
RAYONG: Several thousands* of seized guns have been destroyed at a Millcon Steel Company’s facility in Rayong earlier this week concluding the most recent round of Royal Thai Police’s efforts to enforce gun control in the country and suppress illegal firearm possession.
Itameshi served in style
Itameshi served in style
Featuring Japanese floral décor and a well-crafted menu focusing on the best local ingredients and produce, dining at Semi Di Tsubu is a delight for the taste buds.
Anticipation abounds as cycling’s Tour of Phuket returns
Anticipation abounds as cycling’s Tour of Phuket returns
CYCLING: After a three-year hiatus due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular Tour of Phuket 2023 returns to the island next month.
Phuket tells airlines not to be too greedy
Phuket tells airlines not to be too greedy
PHUKET: The Provincial Public-Private Joint Economic Development Committee in Phuket has warned airlines not to sell overpriced tickets to tourists who wish to travel to the resort island, especially during long holidays.
Phuket Opinion: A corruption playground
Phuket Opinion: A corruption playground
PHUKET: It is difficult not to get one’s hopes up with the corruption probe into the money spent by Cherng Talay Municipality for its children’s playground. The case has all the hallmarks of a slam dunk, with more than B3.14 million spent on a handful of ‘bouncy rides’ and playground equipment. Yet, the people of Phuket just might get to see how ineffective the anti-corruption measures truly are.