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Phuket Romance
Phuket Romance
Phuket Romance is both a wedding planning company and a digital wedding platform, which has rapidly become the trusted companion of international couples looking to get married in Phuket. As the first and only wedding platform exclusively dedicated to Phuket, it features updated reviews of the island’s best wedding venues and in-depth interviews with local wedding professionals.
PAFC struggle in dour loss at Songkhla
PAFC struggle in dour loss at Songkhla
FOOTBALL: Coach Tum’s undefeated reign as manager of Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) ended abruptly with a 1-0 loss at Songkhla FC yesterday (Nov 3) and a performance that will leave him baffled.
Grow Boating Evening - December 2024
Grow Boating Evening - December 2024
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship. For more details see paulpoole.co.th There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Find us on facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/
Trump claims Pennsylvania vote fraud as Harris stumps in Michigan
Trump claims Pennsylvania vote fraud as Harris stumps in Michigan
LITITZ: Donald Trump doubled down on his baseless predictions of voter fraud in battleground states yesterday (Nov 3) as he and rival Kamala Harris launched their frantic final 48 hours of campaigning to court the last holdouts in a bitterly contested US election.
Phuket to hold cultural heritage tourism festival
Phuket to hold cultural heritage tourism festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials are gearing up to spotlight the island’s cultural heritage with the launch of the ‘Travel Old Town, Telling Phuket’ tourism festival. Organised by the Phuket Provincial Tourism and Sports Office, the event aims to immerse visitors in the heritage of Phuket Old Town, bridging the past and present for a memorable cultural experience.
Verstappen breaks victory drought with wet-weather masterclass
Verstappen breaks victory drought with wet-weather masterclass
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen claimed a stunning 15th -to-first victory in a wet São Paulo Grand Prix after would-be title rival Lando Norris squibbed his chance to win the race from pole yesterday (Nov 3).
Blood donations urged before high season
Blood donations urged before high season
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society (PRBC) and Vachira Phuket Hospital are continuing their drive to stock up on blood for medical needs. The high season for tourism is always accompanied by an increase in the number of road accidents, the victims of which often need transfusions.
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
Phuket Smart Bus to Patong proves popular
PHUKET: The new Phuket Smart Bus service between Phuket Town and Patong is gaining popularity, with operator Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) now launching day-pass tickets for students and regular passengers.
Spurs blow Villa away as Man Utd and Chelsea draw
Spurs blow Villa away as Man Utd and Chelsea draw
FOOTBALL: Dominic Solanki scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur blitzed Aston Villa in the second half yesterday (Nov 3), winning 4-1 to move just two points behind their rivals for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Pyramid scheme charges added to multi-billion-baht iCon Group case
Pyramid scheme charges added to multi-billion-baht iCon Group case
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation is listing the suspects who will additionally face fraudulent borrowing, aka pyramid scheme, charges in The iCon Group direct marketing case.
Green Thoughts: Branching out in your garden
Green Thoughts: Branching out in your garden
From time to time I have remarked on the problems, nay perils, of cultivating trees in your tropical garden. The topic merits another look.
Revamped Kathu Half Marathon confirmed
Revamped Kathu Half Marathon confirmed
MARATHON: Dates for the newly revamped Kathu Half Marathon have been confirmed, officials announced on Wednesday (Oct 30).
Patong motorcycle taxi driver charged after tourist confrontation
Patong motorcycle taxi driver charged after tourist confrontation
PHUKET: Patong police have arrested a motorcycle taxi driver on several counts after he was involved in an ugly confrontation with a couple of tourists and a local taxi driver on Thursday evening (Oct 31).
Wellthwise: Health choices, where to now?
Wellthwise: Health choices, where to now?
I have a fantasy of waltzing into an international airport, looking up at the departure board and randomly choosing a flight that leaves in the next two hours. I go to the ticket counter, buy a ticket, and go straight to the departure gate. It feels wildly spontaneous, even audacious, but promises to be great fun, right?
Man City suffer first league loss since December, Arsenal crash as Liverpool go top
Man City suffer first league loss since December, Arsenal crash as Liverpool go top
FOOTBALL: Manchester City suffered their first Premier League loss since December as Bournemouth stunned the champions, while Arsenal were rocked by Newcastle and Liverpool seized top spot yesterday (Nov 2).
Visitors from China, Japan return slowly after pandemic
Visitors from China, Japan return slowly after pandemic
BANGKOK: The tourism industry will continue to struggle with the Northeast Asian market this year, as Chinese and Japanese visitors have not fully returned since the pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
The seven states that will decide the US presidency
The seven states that will decide the US presidency
WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are hurtling toward their Nov 5 election showdown, one of the closest contests in modern American history.
Step by Step: The Great Phuket Wellness Scam?
Step by Step: The Great Phuket Wellness Scam?
OPINION: Phuket, a luxury holiday destination for decades a renowned retreat from everyday life for most holiday makers, is witnessing a new phenomenon: the rise of wellness centres. These establishments, seemingly sprouting like mushrooms after a downpour, particularly in areas like Cherng Talay, promise a panacea for various ailments and a shortcut to eternal youth. But beneath the glossy facades and alluring promises, one can't help but wonder: is this burgeoning wellness industry in Phuket a scam, a hoax, full of more quacks than a Peking duck restaurant?
Bangkok to enact new pet policy
Bangkok to enact new pet policy
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement a new policy to regulate the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.
Please don’t go, Dojo...
Please don’t go, Dojo...
MMA: The Dojo at Blue Tree in Cherng Talay has become one of the more recognised sporting establishments in Phuket in recent years, with lead instructor Alexis Plantard tirelessly building a facility that has become an integral part of the local community.