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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Macaques on the move, Heavy rain warning - again, Laguna Phuket Triathlon || November 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Macaques on the move, Heavy rain warning - again, Laguna Phuket Triathlon || November 21
PHUKET XTRA - November 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Old Phuket prison wall falls as eco-tourism development underway
Old Phuket prison wall falls as eco-tourism development underway
PHUKET: Demolition of the wall around the old Phuket Prison in Phuket Town began today (Nov 21) as work started on transforming the site into an “eco-tourism attraction” and green area that is to be “the lungs of Phuket Town”.
Man killed in collision at Thepkrasattri U-turn
Man killed in collision at Thepkrasattri U-turn
PHUKET: A 54-year-old man died while attempting to make a U-turn on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn yesterday evening (Nov 20).
Heavy rain warning for Phuket, Andaman coast
Heavy rain warning for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Southern Western Meteorological Center, located near Phuket airport, has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain from today through Thursday (Nov 21-24).
Trouble-making macaques moved on Koh Maphrao
Trouble-making macaques moved on Koh Maphrao
PHUKET: Two macaques caught annoying residents on Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island), off Phuket’s east coast, have been moved to the far side of the island in the hope they will no longer be a nuisance.
Mooring buoys deployed to protect coral reefs in Patong
Mooring buoys deployed to protect coral reefs in Patong
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has launched its latest campaign to install mooring buoys at popular marine tourism locations to help prevent damage to coral reefs in the area.
Students roast in sun as World Record bid backfires
Students roast in sun as World Record bid backfires
SURIN: The organisers of the Elephant Festival have been pilloried for trying to set a Guinness World Record at the expense of students made to sit in the scorching heat for hours on end.
Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat
Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat
FOOTBALL: Thousands of empty seats told the sad story as Qatar’s long-awaited World Cup debut ended in a bad case of stage fright yesterday (Nov 20).
Verstappen strolls to season-end win in Abu Dhabi
Verstappen strolls to season-end win in Abu Dhabi
FORMULA ONE: World champion Max Verstappen dominated the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 20) to complete his record-breaking year.
Quin and Watkinson win Laguna Phuket Triathlon ‘Race of Legends’
Quin and Watkinson win Laguna Phuket Triathlon ‘Race of Legends’
TRIATHLON: The 28th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, “The Race of Legends”, produced a new legend in the form of talented Australian Charlie Quin who dominated the men’s field, while New Zealander Amelia Watkinson clinched her third Laguna Phuket Triathlon women’s title in what were tough, hot and humid conditions.
COP27 summit strikes historic deal to fund climate damages
COP27 summit strikes historic deal to fund climate damages
EGYPT: A fraught UN climate summit wrapped up today (Nov 20) with a landmark deal on funding to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of global warming - but also anger over a failure to push further ambition on cutting emissions.
Verstappen dominant in Abu Dhabi qualifying
Verstappen dominant in Abu Dhabi qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen dominated qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez yesterday (Nov 19).
Go Green diving event underway in Patong
Go Green diving event underway in Patong
PHUKET: An initiative to encourage diving enthusiasts, athletes and the general public to be more conscious about environmental conservation and preservation got underway at Patong Beach yesterday (Nov 19).
Art exhibition painting brighter future for kids in need
Art exhibition painting brighter future for kids in need
PHUKET: An art exhibition charity initiative showcasing works from famous Thai artists is underway at Central Floresta in Kathu.
Xi’s maiden Thai visit yields ‘positive dialogue’
Xi’s maiden Thai visit yields ‘positive dialogue’
BANGKOK: Thailand and China have signed a number of agreements to strengthen cooperation in e-commerce, investment, science and technology.
Sports goods donated to schools, local community
Sports goods donated to schools, local community
PHUKET: The Sport Association of Phuket (SAP) is continuing its drive of donating sports equipment to local schools and communities to ensure fair and equal opportunities for youngsters across a range of sports.
‘Jeepers Creepers: Reborn’ lacks vision
‘Jeepers Creepers: Reborn’ lacks vision
Horror fans have had it pretty good over the last few years. Some absolute gems of original films have come out while the reboots and franchise continuations have also been of a pretty decent quality. At some stage that bubble was going to burst – and well it has pretty much exploded with ‘Jeepers Creepers: Reborn’.
Power outage to affect Koh Yao
Power outage to affect Koh Yao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in Koh Yao tomorrow (Nov 21) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Prayut brings Apec summit to a close
Prayut brings Apec summit to a close
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha brought the 2022 Apec Summit to a close yesterday (Nov 19), saying he hopes member economies will work together to help the Asia-Pacific region prosper.
Phuket Opinion: One armed force too many
Phuket Opinion: One armed force too many
PHUKET: The presence of military-style uniforms as “law enforcement” on Bangla Rd, Patong, this week harked back to the beginning of some of the darkest chapters in administration in Thailand’s recent history, plainly highlighting the exact need of why these uniformed personnel must go.