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Apec protesters warned to stay away
Apec protesters warned to stay away
BANGKOK: Police have warned protest groups not to cause disturbances during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit later this week and remain at a designated protest site.
Patong Hill reopens to restricted traffic after flash flood hits Phuket
Patong Hill reopens to restricted traffic after flash flood hits Phuket
PHUKET: The road over Patong Hill reopened to restricted traffic this morning after torrential rains caused flash flooding across Kathu, Phuket Town and other areas across the island last night (Nov 15).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Electricity bills to go up in 2023, World Cup broadcasting rights, Illegal land excavation || November 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Electricity bills to go up in 2023, World Cup broadcasting rights, Illegal land excavation || November 15
PHUKET XTRA - November 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian jazz virtuoso to headline free concert at Karon Beach
Russian jazz virtuoso to headline free concert at Karon Beach
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that a free concert headlined by renowned Russian jazz artist Igor Butman is to take place at Karon Beach as part of a cultural initiative to enhance relations between Thailand and Russia.
Phuket athletes set for National Youth Games regionals
Phuket athletes set for National Youth Games regionals
NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES: A meeting was held yesterday (Nov 14) to finalise preparations for the Phuket delegation of athletes and officials set to compete in the Region 4 heat of the 38th National Youth Games in Nakhon Si Thammarat next week.
Officials look to reopen Patong Hill to uphill traffic ‘within days’
Officials look to reopen Patong Hill to uphill traffic ‘within days’
PHUKET: Phuket officials are hoping to allow small vehicles up Patong Hill again within “two to three days”, if the road is safe enough.
Biden and Xi reassure world but US, China still on collision course, say experts
Biden and Xi reassure world but US, China still on collision course, say experts
BALI: Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping both sought to lower the temperature between the United States and China during a rare summit, but few analysts expect any deeper easing of tensions.
Swedish man’s car goes up in flames
Swedish man’s car goes up in flames
PHUKET: A 57-year-old Swedish man avoided injury after his car caught fire while driving towards Rawai Beach yesterday afternoon (Nov 14).
Broadcast fees drop ‘by a little’
Broadcast fees drop ‘by a little’
FOOTBALL: Football’s global governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has agreed to drop the price of the broadcasting rights for the 2022 World Cup “by a little”, according to Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor Kongsak Yodmanee.
Anutin dismisses bid to re-outlaw cannabis
Anutin dismisses bid to re-outlaw cannabis
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed a plan to return marijuana to Type 5 narcotics status yesterday (Nov 14), saying that would fall under the remit of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Grow Boating Evening - December
Grow Boating Evening - December
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 2nd of December. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. - The Sponsorship Experts. An independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship and partnership marketing, working with both rights holders and brands - acting as a catalyst by bringing them together and maximizing the relationship. 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 If that is too long to wait then come along to the Boardwalk tonight, the 11th of November to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. See you there! A special thanks to our Media Partners The Phuket News and Live 89.5 Radio.
Arrest of New Zealand man for guns ‘overblown’
Arrest of New Zealand man for guns ‘overblown’
PHUKET: A well-known, long-term Phuket expat has come to the defence of New Zealand man Gareth Davies, calling the high-profile arrest of Mr Davies last week for illegal possession of weapons ‘overblown’ and hyped up for presentation to the local media.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Longer road for Patong Hill recovery, Alternative route on the way, Phuket autonomy || November 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Longer road for Patong Hill recovery, Alternative route on the way, Phuket autonomy || November 14
PHUKET XTRA - November 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
BDO Phuket Breakfast Briefing - ’Cash is King’
BDO Phuket Breakfast Briefing - ’Cash is King’
BDO in Phuket, in conjunction with Hughes Krupica, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive breakfast briefing on "Cash is King: Raising Capital to Supercharge Your Business". Learn the 10-step guide to raising capital and the five key legal and structuring issues you should consider. Preparing your business for growth requires access to capital in the same way as those who require cash to keep the business going. Hear from our experts as to what businesses need to do to prepare themselves for a capital raise, be it debt or equity. Our Speakers: 1. Matthew Cutt: Advisory Partner at BDO Thailand 2. Desmond Hughes: Co-founder and Senior Partner at Hughes Krupica. Time: 9:00 - 11:00 hrs. (Registration starts at 8:30 hrs.)Location: Captain Room, NH Boat Lagoon Resort, Phuket This event is free of charge and has limited capacity. Register now to book your slot. Click here https://bit.ly/3El18J0 or email BDO at marketing@bdo.th
Marina drive for Phuket
Marina drive for Phuket
PHUKET: The arrival of the ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise ship off Phuket’s Patong beach late last month was a welcome sight for the resort province that is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chart Pattana Kla puts Phuket autonomy in election spotlight
Chart Pattana Kla puts Phuket autonomy in election spotlight
PHUKET: Korn Chatikavanij, a former Democrat finance minister and now leader of the Chart Pattana Kla Party, has affirmed the party’s stance to allow Phuket people to elect their own governor.
Russell a winner at last in São Paulo GP
Russell a winner at last in São Paulo GP
FORMULA ONE: George Russell saw off a late challenge from Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to win his first race at the São Paulo Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 13).
‘Prab Road’ steams ahead
‘Prab Road’ steams ahead
PHUKET: Construction of the privately built road from near the Patong Go-Kart track in Kathu to the Chao Por Seua Temple (“Tiger Temple”) at the top of Patong Hill is continuing with lightning progress, with contractors hoping to open the road to vehicles as quickly as tomorrow (Nov 15).
Patong Hill repairs to take longer than expected
Patong Hill repairs to take longer than expected
PHUKET: Repairs to the landslide site on Patong Hill are now expected to take longer than the 45 days initially predicted, officials have announced.
Regenerative Cellular Therapy with IntelliHealthPlus!
Regenerative Cellular Therapy with IntelliHealthPlus!
IntelliHealth Plus Rejuvenation Clinic by Stemcells21 is located in the centre of Bangkok, Phloen chit ,offering VIP customer service and cutting edge cellular therapies for a range of degenerative and age related diseases, trauma and injuries, and ageing with 13 years of experience. We are participating in the Phuket International Boat Show 2023 in January and share all about cell therapies.