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Turning Points: Helping those who need it
Turning Points: Helping those who need it
It is said, and largely accepted, that virtually every person knows someone – a friend, co-worker or family member – who has a drug or alcohol problem. In my profession I receive calls or emails weekly from people who want ideas about to how to help someone who is displaying some kind of addiction issue but is reluctant to get help or even discuss it.
Russian Consulate-General to open in Phuket this year
Russian Consulate-General to open in Phuket this year
PHUKET: The Russian Federation is expected to open a Consulate-General in Phuket later this year to cater to the needs of the resident Russian expat community and Russian tourists alike, Russian Ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin has announced.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Raise your glasses on March 17, 2019 at ALL Two Chefs Bar & Grill Branches as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy Two Chefs bestseller Traditional Sunday Roast for just THB445 with green draft brew for just THB99! Not into alcohol? Let's give you a caffeine boost with our Irish Coffee also at THB99! As they say, everybody's Irish on St. Paddy's day! Make your reservations NOW! Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TwoChefsThailand
Rock Night
Rock Night
YOU WANNA ROCK?? Head over to our famous Rock Night at Two Chefs Karon on the 5th of March. Live music starts at 8:30 pm until late. Chef Daniel our executive head chef will be doing his signature “Rock Night” Burger, PRICE: UP TO YOU! (We leave the price up to our dear customers for this special burger, on this special night! Mexican lover? We also got 20% Discount from our Tex-Mex items on that day! Make your reservations NOW at: karon@twochefs.com or call: 076-286479
Wild elephants kill monk
Wild elephants kill monk
CHACHOENGSAO: A Monk on the last night of a 19-day seclusion was killed by wild elephants near Khao Ang Ruenai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tha Takiab district.
‘Extremely poisonous’ pesticides found in blood of pregnant women
‘Extremely poisonous’ pesticides found in blood of pregnant women
THAILAND: On Wednesday (Feb 13), members of the Pharmacy Council organised a small public protest to demand an immediate ban on two herbicides, paraquat and glyphosate, and the pesticide chlorpyrifos by the end of the year in the interests of public safety.
Patong tsunami evacuation drill announced
Patong tsunami evacuation drill announced
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) announced today (Feb 13) that a provincial tsunami evacuation drill will be carried out in Patong next month as authorities prepare for a regional exercise in April or May.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Magic mud’ actually unsafe! Snake-catchers busy? Toto the roaming stray is ready! || Feb. 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Magic mud’ actually unsafe! Snake-catchers busy? Toto the roaming stray is ready! || Feb. 13
PHUKET XTRA - February 13 ’Magic mud’ is actually unsafe |:| Plenty of snakes in Phuket! |:| Guns drawn in land dispute! |:| Party dissolved over Princess nomination |:| 5-day weekend during Songkran! |:|Toto the missing stray ready for adoption! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Speedboat captain to be suspended, boat de-registered after oil tanker slam
Speedboat captain to be suspended, boat de-registered after oil tanker slam
PHUKET: The captain of the tour speedboat that slammed into an oil tanker off Phuket’s east coast while returning from Phi Phi Island on Saturday (Feb 9) faces a criminal charge of recklessness causing injury – and will have his boat operator’s licence suspended and the speedboat itself temporarily de-registered.
The Honey Badger battles in Bangkok
The Honey Badger battles in Bangkok
One more repetition, one more training session, one more round.
Goal to broadcast Champions League on Twitter
Goal to broadcast Champions League on Twitter
BANGKOK: Goal, the world’s largest online football destination, today announced a new collaboration with Twitter to broadcast the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 games live to Twitter users in Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos.
Phuket snake-catchers get busy
Phuket snake-catchers get busy
PHUKET: Rescue workers at the Phuket Ruamjai Foundation are urging people to beware snakes on the move after four snakes were caught at residents’ houses last weekend, with three snakes caught on the one day.
Songkran Thai New Year becomes five-day public holiday
Songkran Thai New Year becomes five-day public holiday
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved April 12 as an additional holiday this year, bringing the total number of Songkran holidays for 2019 to five: from April 12-16.
Ying Kai wins appeal in child-maid forced labour case
Ying Kai wins appeal in child-maid forced labour case
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Laguna Phuket to host inaugural Thai Fight Phuket
Laguna Phuket to host inaugural Thai Fight Phuket
PHUKET: The inaugural Thai Fight Phuket, a televised international sport entertainment event to showcase Muay Thai boxing and promote Phuket tourism, will be held at Laguna Phuket on Feb 23.
Guns drawn as tempers flare in Nui Beach land dispute
Guns drawn as tempers flare in Nui Beach land dispute
PHUKET: Karon Police will seek arrest warrants to be issued tomorrow (Feb 13) for two men who threatened their rivals at gunpoint over land dispute on the dirt road that leads to Nui Beach.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Toddler hit by bus! Lucky girl saved from fatal fall? Bahraini refugee released! || Feb. 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Toddler hit by bus! Lucky girl saved from fatal fall? Bahraini refugee released! || Feb. 12
PHUKET XTRA - February 12 Lucky girl saved from fatal fall! |:| Toddler hit by bus |:| Patong Hill claims two lives |:| Bahraini refugee released! |:| Burning fields, don’t care |:| Death penalty, life over robbery, truck bombs Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
‘Shaken not stirred’: PHAB fundraiser returns for hospitality scholarships
‘Shaken not stirred’: PHAB fundraiser returns for hospitality scholarships
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit group of hoteliers focused on promoting Phuket while supporting community-based projects, is hosting benefit gala dinner on Friday, May 3 to raise funds for more than 10 fully-paid hospitality scholarships and traineeships for local residents.
Toto – the missing sea-going stray dog now in Soi Dogs’ care, ready for adoption
Toto – the missing sea-going stray dog now in Soi Dogs’ care, ready for adoption
After many a long walk on the tough surface of the roads through the heat and rain of Phuket, Toto, the dog who never gave up looking for his owner, eventually found in himself in Rawai, miles from where his journey began. Following weeks of roaming, he is now in the care of Soi Dog Foundation and ready to find a new home.
KEVIN GILDEA & IMRAN YUSUF IN PHUKET
KEVIN GILDEA & IMRAN YUSUF IN PHUKET
Do not miss KEVIN GILDEA (IRL) and IMRAN YUSUF (UK) with host DEEPAK CHANDRAN (IND). Super Early Bird tickets - 2 for the price of 1 on sale till Feb 28, 2019. Then Early bird tickets at 350 THB or 600 THB at the door. Get your tickets today on phuketticketmaster.com