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Phuket Isoc leads inspection over hotel closing public paths at Racha Yai
Phuket Isoc leads inspection over hotel closing public paths at Racha Yai
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Therdkiat Onmuang, Director of the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), led an inspection team to Koh Racha Yai yesterday (Nov 28), to investigate a complaint by local residents over a hotel closing off pathways used by the public to cross the hotel’s private land.
Myanmar worker launches knife attack over missing phone, flees
Myanmar worker launches knife attack over missing phone, flees
PHUKET: Police are looking for a Myanmar worker who fled the scene after attacking three men with a knife in Srisoonthorn, in central Phuket, last night (Nov 28).
Singapore too strong for PCG in annual cricket face-off
Singapore too strong for PCG in annual cricket face-off
CRICKET: The Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) Members XI hosted the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) last Saturday (Nov 25) in a 30-over match at the ACG Sports Facility in Thalang in what was the final game of the incoming tour season.
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
BANGKOK: A buffalo held as evidence in police custody has shown signs of depression at its new temporary home in the compound of the Kannayao Police Station.
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delisted Loratadine, which is used to treat allergies, as a dangerous drug and reclassified it as a non-prescription antihistamine medication, meaning it can be purchased over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies nationwide.
Injured dolphin recovered at Phuket beach
Injured dolphin recovered at Phuket beach
PHUKET: An injured dolphin found beached at Nai Yang this morning (Nov 28) is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC).
Top Phuket frozen seafood factory shut down, managing director arrested
Top Phuket frozen seafood factory shut down, managing director arrested
PHUKET: The Phuket Union Food frozen seafood factory was raided and shut down, and its managing director was arrested, today (Nov 28) after the facility was found to be operating without a licence.
Phuket Navy base gets new Commander
Phuket Navy base gets new Commander
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, on Phuket’s east coast, has received a new commander, Vice Admiral Sittiporn Maskasem.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Light-rail budget jumps to B40 Bn! Motorbikes on sidewalks! Architects & Hotelex 2018! || Nov. 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Light-rail budget jumps to B40 Bn! Motorbikes on sidewalks! Architects & Hotelex 2018! || Nov. 28
PHUKET XTRA - November 28 Motorbikes on sidewalks & cops ’powerless’ |:| Phuket light-rail budget now B40 Bn! |:| Tycoon stays home during hearings |:| 1 arrested over fatal market shooting |:| Architects & Hotelex 2018! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Man killed in motorbike collision with pickup truck
Man killed in motorbike collision with pickup truck
PHUKET: A man has died after the motorbike he was riding was collided with a pickup truck in Kathu last night (Nov 27).
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
BANGKOK: Tourist arrivals to Thailand are reportedly up 20% in the latter half of November in response to the government’s visa-on-arrival (VOA) fee waivers, with India the star market.
Labour minister in Phuket orders development of Andaman ‘Super Workers’
Labour minister in Phuket orders development of Andaman ‘Super Workers’
PHUKET: Minister of of Labour Maj Gen Adul Saengsingkaew in Phuket on an inspection tour today (Nov 27) ordered all relevant offices in the Andaman area under his ministry to co-ordinate to develop a superior-quality workforce he dubbed ‘Super Workers’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wildlife poaching case begins! PM steps in marijuana case? Head gets stuck! || Nov. 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wildlife poaching case begins! PM steps in marijuana case? Head gets stuck! || Nov. 27
PHUKET XTRA - November 27 Urgent order to fix Phuket road |:| Woman’s head gets stuck! |:| PM to use sweeping powers for weed |:| Backing peace in south Thailand |:| Wildlife poaching case begins! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket light-rail budget jumps B594mn, to B40bn
Phuket light-rail budget jumps B594mn, to B40bn
PHUKET: The estimated budget required for building the Phuket Light Rail system has jumped by more than B500 million, according to announcement issued by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Hamilton ends 2018 with victory Abu Dhabi
Hamilton ends 2018 with victory Abu Dhabi
FORMUALA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has beaten former title rival Sebastian Vettel to victory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Oliver Osborne takeover
Oliver Osborne takeover
Friday 7 December“The Friday Mix” 17.00 – 19.00 hrs. - DJ K (HKT) 19.00 – 22.00 hrs. – Oliver Osborne (SIN) - House & Tech-house. Saturday 8 December“Sunset Sessions” 16.30 – 19.30 hrs. – Oliver Osborne (SIN) - House and Disco. Sunday 9 December “Brunch” 12.00 – 15.00 hrs. – Oliver Osborne (SIN) - House and Disco 15.00 – 18.00 Hrs. DJ K (HKT) – Tropical house. Drinks & food specials all weekend long.
ZUMA returns to Anantara Layan
ZUMA returns to Anantara Layan
Award-wining contemporary Japanese restaurant, ZUMA, returns for a third season to the beachfront at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort between 15 December 2018 and 15 February 2019. For more information and bookings, please call + 66 (0) 7631 7200 or email zuma@anantara.com
Russian tourist injured in motorbike fall down hill
Russian tourist injured in motorbike fall down hill
PHUKET: A Russian man suffered minor injuries after his motorbike ran off the road on the Baan Krathing peninsular near Nai Harn yesterday morning (Nov 26).
Kamala to be hit by water-supply outage
Kamala to be hit by water-supply outage
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in “the whole of Kamala” this Thursday (Nov 29).