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Sax & Seafood
Sax & Seafood
Enjoy live saxophone at the ultimate sunset perch over paradise, 360 Bar and a delectable seafood platter that includes New Zealand mussels, Andaman sea prawns, calamari, seabass and more. Every Thursday at 360 Bar from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Every Sunday at Firefly from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Priced at THB 790 ++ per person. Book a table: fb.bookings@pavilionshotels.com View more: https://cutt.ly/I0GDbcr
Russian man, wife fined B10k each for riding jet-skis in protected Krabi waters
Russian man, wife fined B10k each for riding jet-skis in protected Krabi waters
PHUKET: A Russian husband and wife have been fined B10,000 each for riding a jet-ski in a protected marine area off Koh Hong, Krabi. The couple said they were unaware that the area was off-limits.
LIV Golf completes lineup ahead of new season opener
LIV Golf completes lineup ahead of new season opener
GOLF: Phil Mickelson, Louis Oosthuizen and Bubba Watson filled out their LIV Golf League teams yesterday (Feb 20) with the latest players to join the Saudi-backed series ahead of Friday’s season debut.
New 6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Turkey
New 6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Turkey
HATAY: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded yesterday (Feb 20) in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, the hardest hit by a Feb 6 tremor which left more than 41,000 dead in the country, the disaster response agency AFAD said.
Illegal Chinese associations targeted nationwide
Illegal Chinese associations targeted nationwide
BANGKOK: Police and the Interior Ministry are hunting for illegal associations that are fronts for illicit Chinese businesses nationwide after a whistleblower’s complaints against them.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Light-Rail changes to be considered, Turning ‘bribes into tax’ || February 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Light-Rail changes to be considered, Turning ‘bribes into tax’ || February 20
PHUKET XTRA - February 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
All Around Thailand
All Around Thailand
Embark on an authentic Thai culinary journey with our Thai set menu and discover some of the region’s most famed specialties.Every Friday at Firefly from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Priced at 1,290++ per couple. Book now: fb.bookings@pavilionshotels.com
Patong Hill road to close for overnight waterworks
Patong Hill road to close for overnight waterworks
PHUKET: The road over Patong Hill will be closed to traffic on the Kathu side on the hill next Sunday and Monday nights (Feb 26-27) so work can be carried out on installing water mains pipes up the hill.
Myanmar worker killed in pickup accident
Myanmar worker killed in pickup accident
PHUKET: A Myanmar worker died after the pickup truck he was riding in the back of struck a speed sign on the central reservation on Thepkasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn this morning (Feb 20).
Thailand miss out on Women’s World Cup spot
Thailand miss out on Women’s World Cup spot
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s dream of competing in their third consecutive Women’s World Cup is over after the Chaba Kaew fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a qualifying playoff on Saturday (Feb 18).
PLTO continues campaign against ‘out of province’ taxis
PLTO continues campaign against ‘out of province’ taxis
PHUKET: The campaign by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) against legally registered ‘green plate’ taxis from outside Phuket operating on the island is continuing, despite the office holding talks with the drivers last week.
Ruling party seeks to turn nightlife ‘bribes into tax’
Ruling party seeks to turn nightlife ‘bribes into tax’
BANGKOK: Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, has proposed the state relax rules on entertainment places and alcohol sales to raise tax and get rid of bribes.
US says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
US says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States yesterday (Feb 19) accused China of considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, ratcheting up tensions as the conflict hits its one-year mark this week.
Drug mule arrested at Phuket Check Point
Drug mule arrested at Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man driving onto the island with more than 14,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) as well as a semi-automatic handgun.
Rashford shines as Man Utd rout Leicester amid takeover race
Rashford shines as Man Utd rout Leicester amid takeover race
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag said Marcus Rashford helped Manchester United recover from a “rubbish” start as the England forward’s double inspired a 3-0 win against Leicester as the race to buy the Old Trafford club gathers pace.
Police HQ commander shot dead ‘by wife’
Police HQ commander shot dead ‘by wife’
BANGKOK: Pol Lt Gen Panya Pinsuk, 59, commander of the Royal Thai Police Office, was found shot dead at his home yesterday afternoon (Feb 20) and the Bangkok police chief said his wife killed him out of stress.
Kathu mayor election becomes two-horse race
Kathu mayor election becomes two-horse race
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has announced just two candidates to contest the election as the new Kathu Mayor.
Loic’s portrait of the future
Loic’s portrait of the future
Phuket boy Loic Tim at just 6½ years old has already collected enough awards most artists would be proud of at twice his age.
Turkey-Syria relief efforts fun run draws support
Turkey-Syria relief efforts fun run draws support
PHUKET: Hundreds of runners turned out at Bang Wad Dam in Kathu early this morning (Feb 19) to join a charity fun run to raise funds to help victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking
Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking
BANGKOK: The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has urged media organisations to protect journalists’ labour rights, calling for more transparent discussions about their long working hours.