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PSU Academic Ceremony Day
PSU Academic Ceremony Day
On Friday, Nov 16, at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus, Mr Chuan Leekpai, Advisor of Prince of Songkla University, was the President of the Academic Opening Ceremony of the Year 2018. Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit, Assoc Prof Dr Phan Tongchumnum, Vice Chancellor of Phuket Campus, and the Chief of Government Agencies attended.
Three crew hurt in Samui ferry fire
Three crew hurt in Samui ferry fire
Three crew members were injured when a fire broke out in the engine room of a ferry travelling from Koh Samui to the Surat Thani mainland on Friday. All passengers were safe.
Dr Chantinee breaking cultural norms for our environmental future
Dr Chantinee breaking cultural norms for our environmental future
Sustainability, green environmental development – these big words sound so far away from our daily life. Not many of us know what to do to change. Queen Elizabeth II has banned using plastics in her palace a few months ago.
Tourist Police target rental operators over unlicensed tourists renting motorbikes
Tourist Police target rental operators over unlicensed tourists renting motorbikes
PHUKET: Tourist Police Division 3 Chief Maj Gen Angkoon Klaiklueng has revealed that his pushing for police and other local authorities to ramp up their campaign targeting vehicle rental operators for renting out motorbikes to tourists who do not have the appropriate licence.
Ban on Loy Krathong lanterns near Phuket International Airport
Ban on Loy Krathong lanterns near Phuket International Airport
Mr Thanee Chuangchoo, General Manger of Phuket International Airport, revealed that during the Loy Krathong festival of every year, we can see many of the Khom Loy (lantern), Khom Kwan (balloon) and fireworks from hotels or local celebrations surrounding the airport. This creates a high risk of serious accident to in-flight aircraft.
A Kind of Magic - The triumphant and tragic story of Freddie Mercury
A Kind of Magic - The triumphant and tragic story of Freddie Mercury
The word ‘talent’ has become an oxymoron, literally replaced by ‘moron’. In a world where celebrities are ten-a-penny and earn their stardom stripes by such trivia as bearing their empty lives on soul-less and never-ending live TV shows and Twitter streams or eating grubs in a jungle, it’s no wonder we yearn for yesteryear’s true talent.
No passport required: Phuket Immigration confirms ‘passport on person’ not required despite ’Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’
No passport required: Phuket Immigration confirms ‘passport on person’ not required despite ’Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has confirmed there is no need for foreigners to carry their passports at all times, despite the ongoing ‘Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’ crackdown on illegal foreigners netting 300 foreigners in Phuket last month alone.
Phuket Marine Office urges water safety for Loy Krathong
Phuket Marine Office urges water safety for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has issued a notice for all marine transport operators to observe safety protocols for the upcoming Loy Krathong festivities next Thursday (Nov 22), including reminding boat captains not to be drunk at the helm.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Elephant fatally shot! ’No go zone’? Ready for Loy Krathong! || Nov. 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Elephant fatally shot! ’No go zone’? Ready for Loy Krathong! || Nov. 16
PHUKET XTRA - November 16 ’No go zone’ for boats near Phoenix salvage site |:| Elephant found shot |:| Thailand chairs ASEAN |:| Appeal Court acquits 10 |:| Phuket police ready for Loy Krathong Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
God is a DJ - A divine event at Dream Beach Club
God is a DJ - A divine event at Dream Beach Club
Ladies and Gentleman, get ready to change your party plans. Whatever invites you may have received for New Year’s Eve, clear the decks. Raid your tenuous excuse bank… picking up your Nobel Peace prize, alien abduction, whatever.
Phuket officials unveil New Year ‘Seven Days’ road safety campaign strategy
Phuket officials unveil New Year ‘Seven Days’ road safety campaign strategy
PHUKET: Provincial officials will roll out a two-phase road-safety campaign in the hope of stemming the number of people killed or injured in road accidents in Phuket during the upcoming New Year holidays.
Lovely Pool Villa, Nai Harn
Lovely Pool Villa, Nai Harn
Prime location, 4 bedrooms, large garden and pool, 764 sqm, Chanote title, double garage. Great family home or investment property. Motivated seller.
Vessel ‘no go’ zone issued for Phoenix salvage site
Vessel ‘no go’ zone issued for Phoenix salvage site
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has issued an order for all vessels to keep clear of the salvage site of the sunken tour boat Phoenix while the operation to recover the boat continues.
New land tax bill nears NLA approval
New land tax bill nears NLA approval
BANGKOK: Deputy Finance Minister Wisudhi Srisuphan has hailed the bill on land and buildings tax, which is on the verge of sailing through the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), as a significant overhaul of the tax structure.
Appeal Court fines zero-dollar tour operators B500k
Appeal Court fines zero-dollar tour operators B500k
BANGKOK: The Appeal Court has partially overturned a lower court’s decision and fined three defendants B500,000 each while acquitting 10 other suspects in the zero-dollar tour case.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1st Michelin star in Phuket! Beach access fee? Plain cigarette packaging! || Nov. 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1st Michelin star in Phuket! Beach access fee? Plain cigarette packaging! || Nov. 15
PHUKET XTRA - November 15 PRU: Phuet’s 1st Michelin star rated restaurant! |:| Beach ’access fees’ |:| Yacht fire off Patong Beach |:| Kathu police top brass transferred |:| Plain cigarette packaging! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Czech tsunami victim searching for Thais who saved her
Czech tsunami victim searching for Thais who saved her
BANGKOK: A Czech supermodel severely injured by the 2004 tsunami hopes to find and meet three Thais, one of whom saved her life, when she visits Thailand in early December.
Boxing age limit under review again
Boxing age limit under review again
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered a review of a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, as its new minimum age limit for young boxers has drawn both plaudits and criticism.
Phuket van driver falls asleep at the wheel, slams into street lamp
Phuket van driver falls asleep at the wheel, slams into street lamp
PHUKET: A passenger van driver has been charged with reckless driving causing damage to property after he fell asleep at the wheel, with his van slamming into a street lamp on Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit just after midday today (Nov 15).