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Cruzeiro Soccer Schools top Futsal League
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools top Futsal League
FUTSAL: Around 80 Phuket-based players between the ages of 7 and 14 joined Cruzeiro Soccer Schools’ first Futsal League from Oct 27 through Dec 1 at British International School, Phuket - BISP.
Report: Thailand most unequal country in 2018
Report: Thailand most unequal country in 2018
BANGKOK: Thailand has overtaken Russia and India as the most unequal country terms of wealth equality in the latest survey by a Swiss bank.
Foreigners caught in smuggling tonnes of cannabis oil to Europe
Foreigners caught in smuggling tonnes of cannabis oil to Europe
BANGKOK: Two foreigners and two Thais have been arrested on charges of making tonnes of cannabis oil in two warehouses in Samut Prakan and smuggling it to Europe.
Christmas Eve. Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Christmas Eve. Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort Rawai. Welcomes you to our Christmas Eve. Dinner Buffet &Party. Featuring - Live Blues Jazz & Pop classics with the Colin Hill Band. Children's Chorus Carolers , Santa Claus w/ Presents for the Kids, Welcome Cocktail,Fabulous Holiday Buffet with : Imported Roast Turkey , Christmas Ham, Apple Cranberry Stuffing, Thai Seafood Special, Cranberry Port Sauce, Prawn Cocktails, Stuffed Salmon Lox and a large selection of Starters, Salads ,Sides and Desserts . Vegetarian Options Available. Adults 1,900++ Children 4 - 12 years 600+ Baby's free . For Bookings call (66) 89 728 5304 or email chef@friendshipbeach.com
Phuket disaster chief warns of fire hazards
Phuket disaster chief warns of fire hazards
PHUKET: Prapan Kanprasang, Chief of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Phuket office (DDPM-Phuket), has warned people to beware household fires after blazes broke out at two workers’ camps in Phuket this morning (Dec 6).
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta: Young sailors show their skills in the dinghy classes
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta: Young sailors show their skills in the dinghy classes
SAILING: The International Dinghy Classes took centre stage at the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta today (Dec 6) as the keelboats and multihulls enjoyed a rest day.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bamboo shark release! Dad shoots dad on Father’s Day? For emergencies, call 191 || Dec. 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bamboo shark release! Dad shoots dad on Father’s Day? For emergencies, call 191 || Dec. 6
PHUKET XTRA - December 6 Bamboo shark release and reef clean! |:| Dad shoots dad on Father’s Day |:| Call ’191’ for emergencies |:| Man survives high-speed slam |:| Worker’s building gutted by fire Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Dolphin in care dies, Phuket marine experts now question ‘plastic’
Dolphin in care dies, Phuket marine experts now question ‘plastic’
PHUKET: The dolphin that was receiving care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) after being recovered from Nai Yang Beach last Friday has died, and now marine life experts are casting doubt on whether or not the dolphin vomited plastic while in care earlier this week.
Phuket speedboat captain, crewman and guide all charged for Chinese tourist slashed by Phi Phi tour boat propeller
Phuket speedboat captain, crewman and guide all charged for Chinese tourist slashed by Phi Phi tour boat propeller
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the boat captain, his boat crewmen assistant and the tour guide present when a Chinese tourist had her legs slashed by a tour speedboat propeller at Phi Phi Island on Saturday (Dec 1) have been charged and are currently in detention.
Patong, Pa Khlok scheduled blackouts tomorrow
Patong, Pa Khlok scheduled blackouts tomorrow
PHUKET: The Patong office of the Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) has announced the electrical power supply will be shut off in key areas of Patong 9am to 5pm tomorrow (Dec 7).
Rawai Pool League: Title blown wide open
Rawai Pool League: Title blown wide open
POOL: An incredible Monday night (Dec 3) in the Rawai Pool League saw the race for the title blown wide open. Reigning champions White Hart destroyed current league-leaders Black Sheep in a top class contest.
Worker’s residence building gutted by fire
Worker’s residence building gutted by fire
PHUKET: Workers at a camp in Kathu escaped injury when their two-storey residential building went up in flames this morning (Dec 6).
Banyan Tree Phuket Welcomes Michelin-Plate Chef from 80/20 at Saffron Restaurant
Banyan Tree Phuket Welcomes Michelin-Plate Chef from 80/20 at Saffron Restaurant
Continuing its run of special dinner events featuring high-profile guest chefs, Banyan Tree Phuket is delighted to announce the arrival of a celebrated chef from Bangkok’s 80/20 restaurant, the proud recipient of a Michelin Plate.
NACC to ease assets declaration rule
NACC to ease assets declaration rule
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is looking at exempting some position holders from declaring assets and debts under a new anti-graft rule in a bid to defuse growing opposition, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday (Dec 5).
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday long weekend
Phuket sets for ‘Constitution Day’ public holiday long weekend
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday will be observed on Monday (Dec 10), bringing with it a long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Strong breeze brings ideal conditions for Phuket King’s Cup fleet
Strong breeze brings ideal conditions for Phuket King’s Cup fleet
SAILING: A stiff breeze of 15 to 20 knots off south-western Phuket yesterday morning (Dec 5) provided near perfect conditions for the large fleet of boats contesting this year’s King’s Cup Regatta, allowing the organizers to hold three races in some classes.
Phuket roads to close for Bike Un Ai Rak
Phuket roads to close for Bike Un Ai Rak
PHUKET: A total of 5,362 people in Phuket have registered to take part in the Bike Un Ai Rak national cycling event to be held this Sunday (Dec 9), with today the final day of registering to receive the official T-shirt before the event.
Phuket honours Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
Phuket honours Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana led a merit-making ceremony earlier this morning (Dec 5) to give thanks to the late “Father of the Nation” King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on the occasion of the late King’s birthday and to mark Father’s Day.
Shops pledge to cut plastic bag use, one day a month
Shops pledge to cut plastic bag use, one day a month
BANGKOK: As many as 40 retailers and store operators have entered an agreement with the Mineral Resources Department not to provide plastic bags on the fourth of each month.
Power outage scheduled to hit Thalang
Power outage scheduled to hit Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in the Ban Lipon area tomorrow (Dec 6) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.