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Government set to dangle land bait
Government set to dangle land bait
BUSINESS: Academics, the private sector and non-governmental organisations have expressed mixed reactions to the government’s plan to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of one rai for residential purposes.
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
Spartan Thailand attracts bumper field
FITNESS: Around 4,000 participants from more than 30 countries are expected to take part in the Spartan Thailand 2022 Chiang Mai next month, organisers have confirmed.
Time to get Happy Jack
Time to get Happy Jack
An al fresco gastropub with a laid-back atmosphere, Happy Jack Rawai is popular for its selection of high quality grilled meats, homemade pastas, Belgian specialities and stacked burgers. With the tagline “Nice to meat you”, the restaurant is sure to please the palates of carnivores and foodies alike.
Kathu Cultural Festival gets underway
Kathu Cultural Festival gets underway
PHUKET: After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellation, the Kathu Cultural Festival returned to the streets yesterday (July 15).
Two-week school athletics competition hailed as a success
Two-week school athletics competition hailed as a success
ALL SPORTS: The curtain was brought down Thursday (July 14) on the two-week festival of sport activities created for local schools across Phuket known as the ‘2022 Phuket Student Athletics Competition’.
‘The Black Phone’ dials up a new genre of horror
‘The Black Phone’ dials up a new genre of horror
Every now and then a film comes along in the horror genre that changes the genre forever. Way back in 1999 ‘The Blair Witch Project’ introduced us to the found-footage sub-genre which is still going strong today. Then of course filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Whannell in 2004 released a little film called ‘Saw’ that not only introduced us to two of the greatest horror filmmakers of all time but also created what many now refer to as the torture-porn sub-genre.
Long holiday brings Phuket B2.34bn boost
Long holiday brings Phuket B2.34bn boost
PHUKET: The five-day ‘long weekend’ currently underway has boosted average occupancy at hotels across the island to 60% and is expected to generate more than B2.34 billion for the island, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office chief Nanthasiri Ronnasiri has announced.
Cricket Sixes with a difference hits the Blue Tree Oval
Cricket Sixes with a difference hits the Blue Tree Oval
CRICKET: A carnival atmosphere permeated the inaugural Blue Tree cricket sixes competition held on Sunday (July 10), with eight teams taking to the ‘Blue Tree Oval’, vying to become the tournament’s first champions.
Phuket disaster chief calls for confidence in tsunami-warning system
Phuket disaster chief calls for confidence in tsunami-warning system
PHUKET: The series of underwater earthquakes off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands last week has shaken local disaster officials in conducting a full review of the island’s tsunami-warning system and the readiness of local officials to quickly evacuate risk areas in case the need arises.
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
EUROPE: Southwest Europe baked under sweltering temperatures yesterday (July 15) for a fifth day, with the heat sparking devastating wildfires, forcing the evacuations of thousands and ruining holidays.
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 21 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 15), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,896.
Ministry urges 10-day isolation
Ministry urges 10-day isolation
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has urged people infected with COVID-19 who are self-isolating at home to comply with the 10-day quarantine period after reports that some people with the virus have not done so, putting others at risk.
Phuket lifeguards ordered to ramp up surf safety
Phuket lifeguards ordered to ramp up surf safety
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has called on lifeguards to ramp up their efforts to protect tourists at Phuket beaches while strong waves and rip currents continue to plague the island’s west coast.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism fee for all, Honeymooner tragedy, Hostage drama ends with a shot || July 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism fee for all, Honeymooner tragedy, Hostage drama ends with a shot || July 15
PHUKET XTRA - July 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Charles’ Championship back on track
Charles’ Championship back on track
FORMULA ONE: After three months of pummelling by Red Bull Racing, Ferrari has finally managed to strike back in the fight for the championship, though victory for Charles Leclerc at last Sunday’s (July 10) Austrian Grand Prix was bittersweet.
Stop dumping trash in Phuket Town canals, mayor urges
Stop dumping trash in Phuket Town canals, mayor urges
PHUKET: Public works on clearing and improving water flow in canals has resulted in good results in the three flood-prone areas in Phuket Town, Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has announced.
EXAT inks MoU to mitigate delays in Phuket expressway construction
EXAT inks MoU to mitigate delays in Phuket expressway construction
BANGKOK: Three state departments have signed an agreement to integrate road construction projects under a single management system in order to improve construction speed and efficiency, including for major road projects in Phuket.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 14), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,875.
Brit tourist on Phuket honeymoon among surf drownings
Brit tourist on Phuket honeymoon among surf drownings
PHUKET: A British man from London on his honeymoon in Phuket was one of two tourists who drowned in dangerous surf at Kata Noi Beach as lifeguards carried out rescues at main beaches on Phuket’s west coast yesterday (July 14).
Thai cities top mid-year healthcare index
Thai cities top mid-year healthcare index
BANGKOK: Several cities in Thailand are among those gaining the highest healthcare scores, according to a global cost of living database, as the Thai government hopes to turn the country into a regional medical hub.