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St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Open Irish Mic night, traditional Irish inspired beverages and buffet, followed by the live showing of the Six Nations Rugby game, Wales vs Ireland from 9:30 pm. Each performer receives a complimentary drink, and wear St. Patrick's festive green colours, receive a complimentary shooter! Entrance is complimentary, the Irish themed buffet is priced at THB 890 ++ per person, 6 - 9 pm, beverages are priced individually. Reservations and Open Mic registration.
Future Forward Party sues media outlet for defamation
Future Forward Party sues media outlet for defamation
BANGKOK: The Future Forward Party (FFP) filed two libel suits Wednesday against a minor royal and TNEWS news agency, over claims the party is trying to supplant the monarchy.
United dump PSG in historic Champions League stunner
United dump PSG in historic Champions League stunner
PARIS: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side “can go all the way” in the Champions League after Marcus Rashford’s dramatic stoppage-time penalty gave them a stunning 3-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday (Mar 6) as they improbably reached the quarter-finals on away goals.
Luxury villa project at Ao Sane exceeds building permit, construction ordered to halt – again
Luxury villa project at Ao Sane exceeds building permit, construction ordered to halt – again
PHUKET: Construction of the controversial luxury villa residence in the coastal road on Krathing Cape, north of Nai Harn Beach, has been ordered to halt again, this time after more additions not approved in the already revised building permit were found by officials.
Early voting brings extra alcohol ban
Early voting brings extra alcohol ban
PHUKET: Election Commission Secretary-General Pol Col Jarungwit Phumma has announced that an alcohol ban will be in effect on the weekend Mar16-17 as early voting is conducted across the country.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong trash fire! Tournament for daughter! Tsunami-evacuation drill? || March 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong trash fire! Tournament for daughter! Tsunami-evacuation drill? || March 6
PHUKET XTRA - March 6 A tournament for daughter’s hand! |:| Patong trash fire spurs action |:| Tsunami-evacuation drill cancelled |:| Wanted Russian arrested in Phuket |:| Reinstated after night with corpse! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Contract signed: Patong beachfront power lines, fibre-optic cable to be installed underground
Contract signed: Patong beachfront power lines, fibre-optic cable to be installed underground
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup yesterday (Mar 5) signed the formal contact hiring joint-venture I.M.P Consortium to install the power lines and communications cables, including a fibre-optic main, underground along three kilometres of the Patong beach road.
Two dead as motorbike hits wall
Two dead as motorbike hits wall
PHUKET: Two young Thai men, one 18 and the other 20 years old, died early this morning (Mar 6) after the motorbike they were riding on struck a wall on Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang.
Solari pledges to continue after Madrid dumped out by Ajax
Solari pledges to continue after Madrid dumped out by Ajax
MADRID: Santiago Solari vowed to fight on but the reign of Real Madrid in Europe is over and their season effectively is too after they were stunned by a 4-1 defeat at home to Ajax on Tuesday (Mar 5).
Patong trash fire spurs warning of B10k fine for dumping, B1k fine for littering
Patong trash fire spurs warning of B10k fine for dumping, B1k fine for littering
PHUKET: A pile of dumped garbage catching fire near a resort in the heart of Patong has prompted Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kepsub to issue a stern warning that any persons caught dumping garbage will face a fine of up to B10,000.
Russian arrested in Phuket on Interpol notice
Russian arrested in Phuket on Interpol notice
PHUKET: A Russian fugitive wanted for “illegal banking activities” amounting to 485 million rubles (about B235mn) in Russia has been arrested in Phuket after four years hiding in Thailand.
Australian Alumni Networking
Australian Alumni Networking
Australian Alumni Association Thailand (AAA), AustCham's Alumni, and Australian Embassy (represented by the Australian Consulate in Phuket) are delighted to invite the former students and graduates of Australian higher education and institutes (Australian Alumni) to join our networking event at Novotel Phuket Phokeethra on Thu 7 March 2019. RSVP is required (FREE): https://goo.gl/forms/bEWzzuhvztqQ98Up2 17.00 Registration 17.30 Opening remarks Looking forward to meet you!
Australian Alumni Education Expo
Australian Alumni Education Expo
Meet with universities and education agency - Free admission - Free consultation - Free application fee* (selected university) - Free application processing Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/RsfpTACgsSlTo21v2 13.00-17.00 Study in Australia at World Class institutions! 1) University of Melbourne 2) University of Queensland & ICTE-UQ 3) Monash University 4) University of Western Australia 5) University of Canberra 6) Murdoch University 7) Study in Australia by AIC On-stage sessions (ฺRoom: Botina1, Fl.2) 14.00-14.15 Opening Remarks by - Mr.Craig Ferguson, Consul-General in Phuket - Mr.Pichai Chuensuksawadi, President, Australian Alumni Association (Thailand) - Mr. Brendan Cunningham, Executive Director, AustCham 14.20-15.05 Intro to CLIL : Content & Language Integrated Learning By The University of Queensland Recommended for academics and teachers 15.15-16.00 Study in Australia by Australian Alumni Recommended for students, counsellors, parents and public. As the event is open to the public, we also do welcome walk-ins.
Immigration officers dismissed for visa skulduggery
Immigration officers dismissed for visa skulduggery
BANGKOK: Two immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi airport have been dismissed from the force for colluding in forging visa stamps for foreigners entering the country illegally.
Thailand pledges to cut sea debris by 50%
Thailand pledges to cut sea debris by 50%
THAILAND: Thailand made a political commitment Tuesday (Mar 5) to reduce marine debris by at least 50% by 2027, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Patong tsunami-evacuation drill called off to avoid panic among tourists
Patong tsunami-evacuation drill called off to avoid panic among tourists
PHUKET: The tsunami-evacuation drill announced last month to be held at Patong Beach this Thursday (Mar 7) has been called off in order to not cause a panic among tourists.
Russian woman dead after four-storey fall in Patong
Russian woman dead after four-storey fall in Patong
PHUKET: A 27-year-old Russian woman has died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Patong early this morning (Mar 5).
Firefly Thursday Industry Nights
Firefly Thursday Industry Nights
Phuket's most exclusive hospitality industry night with an incredible 50% off offer on everything at Firefly, every Thursday from 6 - 9 pm. Open to all Phuket industry professionals, show a hotel or tourism business card or work ID to grant access to this promotion. Firefly Pool & Restaurant firefly.phuket@pavilionshotels.com
Phuket Water Authority to propose water rations as ‘water-saving option’
Phuket Water Authority to propose water rations as ‘water-saving option’
PHUKET: Water rations will be among the options presented to the Phuket Governor “soon”, Graisorn Mahamad, Chief Provincial Waterworks Authority, told The Phuket News today (Mar 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk drowning at 4am! 5-metre snake! Recycling all Thai plastics by 2030? || March 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk drowning at 4am! 5-metre snake! Recycling all Thai plastics by 2030? || March 5
PHUKET XTRA - March 5 Drunk Chinese tourist drowns in Patong at 4am |:| 21st Phuket Food Festival |:| 5-metre snake! |:| Woman assaults TV host on camera! |:| Thailand to recycle plastics by 2030 Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket