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Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open
Nominations for prestigious teacher’s award now open
PHUKET: The process to nominate teachers deemed worthy to receive the Princess Maha Chakri Award is now underway, officials have confirmed.
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Satree School charity run to aid local schools
Satree School charity run to aid local schools
RUNNING: A charity run organised by Satree Phuket School has been confirmed to take place in October to raise money for local schools in Phuket.
Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking
Phuket proving successful in combating human trafficking
PHUKET: A specialist sub-committee which ensures the most robust measures to combating human trafficking in Phuket are in place and adhered to is paying dividends as no cases have so far been detected, officals say.
Phuket mangrove land corruption probe falters
Phuket mangrove land corruption probe falters
PHUKET: A series of high-profile inspections of land encroachment in Phuket conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has so far yielded no pro-active results, an official report noted yesterday (Aug 10).
More fire safety checks for Patong night venues
More fire safety checks for Patong night venues
PHUKET: Patong authorities have carried out yet another inspection on Bangla Rd checking that entertainment venues on the renowned street are serious enough about fire safety.
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
TENNIS: United States tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday (Aug 9) that “the countdown has begun” to her retirement from the sport.
Ousted Sri Lankan leader to visit city
Ousted Sri Lankan leader to visit city
BANGKOK: The Thai government will allow Sri Lanka’s ousted president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to stay temporarily in Thailand.
Nightclub fire deaths rise to 16
Nightclub fire deaths rise to 16
CHON BURI: Another Mountain B pub fire victim has died in hospital, bringing the death toll to 16, the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office said yesterday (Aug 10).
Pla Wan Corner road safety project to begin
Pla Wan Corner road safety project to begin
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office will spend B23 million to improve one kilometre of Sakdidet Rd, leading to Cape Panwa (Route 4023), in order to make the road safer, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yuttana Phithak has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Questions over Premier’s tenure? Driver’s licence renewals, Brit revived in Phuket || August 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Questions over Premier’s tenure? Driver’s licence renewals, Brit revived in Phuket || August 10
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Phuket airport holds fire drill
Phuket airport holds fire drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held an emergency drill last Monday (Aug 8) simulating a fire near the airport’s runway.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage in part of Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 11).
Brit brought back to life on Patong beach road
Brit brought back to life on Patong beach road
PHUKET: An Australian tourist has been formally recognised for his life-saving efforts after he revived a British man who had suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the Patong beach road.
FBI raid on Trump’s home ignites political firestorm
FBI raid on Trump’s home ignites political firestorm
FLORIDA: Top Republican leaders flung their support behind former US president Donald Trump yesterday (Aug 9) after an extraordinary Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on his palatial Florida residence sparked a political firestorm in an already bitterly divided country.
T1 ready for big kick-off this weekend
T1 ready for big kick-off this weekend
FOOTBALL: The new Thai League 1 season will kick off with a bang, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) said yesterday (Aug 9).
Driver’s licence renewals now on Saturdays
Driver’s licence renewals now on Saturdays
PHUKET: People in Phuket who have been unable to renew their driver’s licences during regular government office hours can now do so at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) on weekday evenings and on Saturdays.
Lost tourists found in Koh Phangan forest
Lost tourists found in Koh Phangan forest
SURAT THANI: Two foreign tourists who reported by phone they had lost their way while walking in a forest on Koh Phangan were found and brought to safety by a search party last night (Aug 9).
Phuket tourism industry turns to India
Phuket tourism industry turns to India
PHUKET: Phuket tourism officials are hoping for inbound tourists from India to help boost the island’s economy following a road show to the subcontinent earlier this month.
Blue Tree Wansao Festival
Blue Tree Wansao Festival
Blue Tree Wansao Festival