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Phuket International Surfing Competition receives ASC Sanctioning
Phuket International Surfing Competition receives ASC Sanctioning
SURFING: The Thailand Surfing Federation is proud to announce that the Asian Surf Cooperative (ASC) will sanction the Phuket Beach Festival 2022’s International Surfing Competition that will take place from Aug 23-28 at Kata Beach in Phuket.
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
PHUKET: Teachers and students from Muslim Wittaya School in Koh Kaew welcomed Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Crown Prince of Perlis Malaysia yesterday (Aug 6).
Sustainably Yours: The importance of Phuket’s mangroves
Sustainably Yours: The importance of Phuket’s mangroves
Mangrove forests are an overlooked attraction on Phuket. They are not places that you will find most tourists, who generally favour our sunny beaches and raucous nightlife, but with the recent announcement that the forests east of Phuket Town will be developed into an eco-tourist attraction, perhaps that will soon change.
National medical policy seminar held in Phuket
National medical policy seminar held in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Anutin Charnvirakul was in Phuket on Friday (Aug 5) to drive a seminar focused on outlining the nation’s medical policies, including the increased use of medicinal marijuana.
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge got off to a sluggish start as the Reds were held 2-2 at newly-promoted Fulham, while Tottenham delivered on their pre-season hype by thrashing Southampton 4-1 yesterday (Aug 6).
Soi Dog calls for an end to the Asian dog meat trade
Soi Dog calls for an end to the Asian dog meat trade
Soi Dog Foundation has relaunched its latest campaign to end the dog and cat meat trade in Asia after the COVID-19 pandemic hampered progress during 2020 and 2021.
Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
BUSINESS: The Tourism and Sports Minister is planning to propose new opening hours for entertainment venues, allowing them to open until 4am to revitalise tourism sentiment during the upcoming high season.
COVID curbs have harmed student performance
COVID curbs have harmed student performance
BANGKOK: Young children have reportedly fallen behind in their learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers are urging everyone concerned to speed up countermeasures and help them catch up for their future.
Drugs and firearms blitz nets 18 arrests in one day
Drugs and firearms blitz nets 18 arrests in one day
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are continuing their campaign to crackdown on illegal drugs and firearms possession after it was confirmed an impressive 18 arrests alone were made yesterday (Aug 5) across the island.
Call for foreign workers to be vetted
Call for foreign workers to be vetted
PHUKET: A group of disgruntled workers in the local enterntainment industry have filed an official letter of complaint urging authorities to act on the numbers of illegal workers across the island.
Safety drill in Patong after Chon Buri pub fire
Safety drill in Patong after Chon Buri pub fire
PHUKET: Authorities carried out safety inspections at selected venues in Patong last night (Aug 5) as part of a drive to check building safety and evacuation standards to ensure the welfare of patrons is protected.
Predator makes a comeback in ‘Prey’
Predator makes a comeback in ‘Prey’
The idea of a Hollywood re-boot normally doesn’t sit too well with serious movie lovers. The reason for that is that often over the past few years cinema goers have been subjected to some pretty lame re-boots that pay little respect to the original source material that they are ‘borrowing’ from. There have been some though that have bucked the trend, ‘Halloween’ comes to mind straight away, and now it seems that after 35 years of trying Hollywood has finally managed to create a film worthy to carry on the ‘Predator’ legacy.
Celest’s date with destiny at Lumpinee
Celest’s date with destiny at Lumpinee
MUAY THAI: She may be about to head into the ring at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok for the biggest fight of her career so far but Celest Muriel Hansen has no nerves or doubts. She is, after all, a trailblazer who has already been a part of history at the famed home of Muay Thai.
China scraps cooperation with US over Taiwan spat
China scraps cooperation with US over Taiwan spat
BEIJING: China said yesterday (Aug 5) it was ending cooperation with the United States on a litany of key issues including climate change, anti-drug efforts and military talks, as relations between the two superpowers nosedive over the island of Taiwan.
Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace
Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s ability to ride out a second-half onslaught from Crystal Palace to make the perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park last night (Aug 5).
Inferno pub illegally built and operated
Inferno pub illegally built and operated
CHON BURI: The pub that burned down early yesterday morning (Aug 5), killing 14 people and injuring 38 others, was illegally built and operated.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightclub fire claims lives, Joe Ferrari drops appeal, Thailand CBDC test || August 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightclub fire claims lives, Joe Ferrari drops appeal, Thailand CBDC test || August 5
PHUKET XTRA - August 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
BCCT PHUKET Dinner **CANCELLED**
BCCT PHUKET Dinner **CANCELLED**
  *CANCELLED* You are invited to the BCCT Phuket Dinner at SAii Laguna Phuket. Our guest speaker is Chris Cracknell, BCCT Chair & Grant Thornton Thailand Chairman who will present on ‘Shifting Demographics: The Hidden Derailer of the Thai Economy’ Before the dinner join us for some business networking. This is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new business connections, and share experiences in an open, relaxed and friendly environment. Cost: THB 1,200 for BCCT members and THB 2,000 for non-members including 3-course western set dinner, free flow selected beverages and soft drinks. Booking visit bccthai.com
The Premier League strikes back
The Premier League strikes back
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns to action this evening (Aug 5) as Arsenal travel south across London to Crystal Palace in the season’s curtain raiser.
PIWC Monthly Lunch
PIWC Monthly Lunch
The Phuket International Women’s Club will meet for their August monthly lunch at Eden Grill at 21/17, Boat Avenue Cherngtalay 17, Lagoon Rd, Thalang District, Phuket 83110 https://goo.gl/maps/DKYKKYxT79wTtkkt7 Date: Thursday, August 18th Time: 11:30 for registration, 12pm lunch. Cost: 900bht for members, 1200 for non-members/guests. Please make your reservation with Maggy by 15th August at the latest.