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B100mn baht in sales recorded at Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
B100mn baht in sales recorded at Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
PATTAYA: Boat sales, product sales and hot leads characterized the seventh Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show which wrapped up yesterday (Dec 2) at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya. Under blue skies, the popular outdoor marina front format was conducive to four days of business and leisure as more than 6,500 visitors from more than 20 countries attended the show.
Missing Frenchman, 64, found alive and well, in Phang Nga
Missing Frenchman, 64, found alive and well, in Phang Nga
PHUKET: A 64-year-old Frenchman who became lost while riding across Phuket on motorbikes with his son yesterday has been found alive and well at a bungalow resort in Phang Nga.
The Bay and Beach Club
The Bay and Beach Club
Looking for a luxury resort? With a prime location just meters away from some of the island’s most bustling nightlife, The Bay and Beach Club is a luxurious beachfront resort located on the beach in the heart of Patong. The Bay and Beach Club offers absolute beachfront accommodation in the heart of Patong, including luxury services & facilities as well as Phuket’s coolest beach club. Enjoy an elegant and luxurious stay at The Bay and Beach Club. There are a variety of luxurious accommodations on offer at The Bay and Beach Club, ranging from Deluxe Rooms to Luxury Beach Suites to Pool and Beach Suites to Two Bedroom Suites. Modern and contemporary in design, each room type features an open chill out lounge and balcony space for you to relax, take in the sights and enjoy the resort’s superb beachfront setting. Each accommodation at The Bay and Beach Club is fully equipped with a functional kitchenette, which makes preparing simple meals and late night snacks a breeze. Other amenities include WiFi, satellite TV, a fully stocked minibar, in-room safe and room service, in case you would like to dine on various dishes from the on-site restaurant. Interested in learning more about the accommodation types available at The Bay and Beach Club? Check out the all new website thebayandbeachclub.com Booking directly through the website offers its advantages. Contact The Bay and Beach Club to find out more! The Bay and Beach Club is home to a delectable restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, light snacks and beverages. The Chef’s fresh dishes feature a modern interpretation of a traditional menu with succulent flavours and high quality ingredients. The restaurant is open daily from 10:00AM-10:00PM. Located within KUDO Beach Club, guests are welcome to dine around the pool, on the beach or on the club’s comfortable sun loungers. For more information on the restaurant and what KUDO Beach Club has to offer, visit KUDO Beach Club If breakfast is what you are after, you can expect a scrumptious breakfast buffet featuring a range of Thai and international favourites served daily from 6:30AM-10:30AM. Located on the second floor of KUDO Beach Club, your breakfast will be accompanied by sweeping panoramic views over Patong Bay. A stay at The Bay and Beach Club is sure to be a memorable one. The luxurious resort is located on the sands of Patong Beach, shaded by swaying palm trees and within easy access to KUDO Beach Club, which is Phuket’s coolest beach club. The Bay and Beach Club has a very boutique resort feel to it as there are only 26 luxurious and spacious rooms. A few of the room types offer a soothing, private Jacuzzi on the balcony which will definitely enhance the overall mood of your holiday. Ready to book your stay in one of Phuket’s most luxurious resorts? Visit The Bay and Beach Club to make a direct booking.
Visa fee waiver extension sought for Songkran
Visa fee waiver extension sought for Songkran
BANGKOK: The government has been asked to extend the waiver of visa-on-arrival (VOA) fees past Jan 13 and to the end of April to lure international visitors during Songkran.
Phuket readies for Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
Phuket readies for Father’s Day, King Bhumibol’s birthday
PHUKET: Preparations are underway for commemorating the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a day also long recognised in the country as Father’s Day, this Wednesday (Dec 5). The day is now recognised as Thailand’s National Day following the passing of King Bhumibol two years ago.
Patong Pool League: Kwans Birdie Club take flight
Patong Pool League: Kwans Birdie Club take flight
POOL: The second round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden & Restaurant, got underway last Thursday (Nov 29). After a thrilling first week, 10 teams took to the beige and battled to take an early lead in this most competitive of leagues.
Creative and Practical Solutions - A modern need for Design Technology in International Schools
Creative and Practical Solutions - A modern need for Design Technology in International Schools
Creativity and innovation are considered the fundamental requirements for the development of business enterprises in the modern world, yet so much education is still focused upon the accumulation and regurgitation of factual knowledge.
Government readies handout of free SIM cards for the poor
Government readies handout of free SIM cards for the poor
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry plans to seek the Cabinet’s approval to supply registered low-income earners, currently receiving a range of state welfare benefits, with a mobile phone SIM card offering a free internet connection.
The Massacre of the Cholas - Phuket under Indian Governorship 1676-1679
The Massacre of the Cholas - Phuket under Indian Governorship 1676-1679
In 1676, when he was warned that the Dutch East India Company (VOC) was planning to invade Phuket to make it a colony, King Narai had ordered the removal of Okya Phet, the anti-Dutch governor. Okya Phet petitioned heavily in Ligor and Ayutthaya to try to retain his lucrative governorship.
Kamala Bowls championships in full swing
Kamala Bowls championships in full swing
BOWLS: With high season now upon us it is also the ‘season’ for the series of ‘Major’ Championships being held at the Kamala Lawn Bowls Club.
FISH THE EXOTIC: The World loses a Fishing Legend
FISH THE EXOTIC: The World loses a Fishing Legend
FISHING: This month we would like to dedicate our fishing article as a tribute to our good friend John Wilson MBE. The sad news of his passing was made public Nov 14.
Rawai beachfront refuelling from steel drums is legal, confirms Phuket energy chief
Rawai beachfront refuelling from steel drums is legal, confirms Phuket energy chief
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Energy, which responsible for the safe transport and dispensing of fuels across the island, has told The Phuket News that the ongoing refuelling of tour speedboats directly from steel drums in the back of ‘songthaew’ buses on the Rawai beachfront, is legal.
Myth Coffee Bar & Hangout Space
Myth Coffee Bar & Hangout Space
A quiet cafe located on Chao Fah West Road, Myth มิธ Coffee Bar & Hangout Space is a hidden gem. Located within close proximity to Chalong Temple, the cafe oozes charm while delivering up luscious cakes and good, strong coffee varieties.
Phuket Opinion: Putting everyday people on ice
Phuket Opinion: Putting everyday people on ice
PHUKET: The volume of drugs on Phuket’s streets, as reported in our page 1 story this week, is more than alarming. The fact that 23 people a day are arrested for drugs on the island screams for serious attention, rather than the cut-and-paste ‘solution’ on offer of ramping up arrests and creating community networks that drug users are very unlikely to be in contact with in any way.
Chinese woman on Phi Phi tour slashed by speedboat propeller
Chinese woman on Phi Phi tour slashed by speedboat propeller
PHUKET: A 39-Chinese tourist suffered severe injuries after her legs were slashed by a tour speedboat propeller today (Dec 1), the Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) has confirmed.
Unsuspecting tourists heading to Phuket airport find themselves in meth bust
Unsuspecting tourists heading to Phuket airport find themselves in meth bust
PHUKET: Three unsuspecting tourists heading home from Khao Lak after enjoying a holiday in Thailand found themselves in the middle of a drug raid after officers discovered 6,000 pills of ya bah (methamphetamine) hidden in an old fan that was in the back of the passenger van they were travelling in.
Which fair? Phuket officials stumble over New Year festival mix-up
Which fair? Phuket officials stumble over New Year festival mix-up
PHUKET: This week provincial officials struck gold in creating confusion after they held a meeting to discuss their plans for the upcoming Phuket Gastronomy Fair and the Phuket Brand Phuket Best Fair.
Police scant on details on deadly motorbike crash that killed two tourists
Police scant on details on deadly motorbike crash that killed two tourists
PHUKET: Chalong Police today said they could not reveal any major details of the investigation into the deadly motorbike accident that killed two tourists on Thursday night (Nov 29).
Epic Quest - Disney’s game for the Southeast Asian market and culture
Epic Quest - Disney’s game for the Southeast Asian market and culture
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia provides a first look at Disney Epic Quest, a mobile game developed and released specifically for Southeast Asian players.
Former US president George H.W. Bush dead at 94
Former US president George H.W. Bush dead at 94
UNITED STATES: Former US president George H.W. Bush, who helped steer America through the end of the Cold War, died yesterday (Nov 30) at age 94, his family has announced.