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Christmas Market 7-8 December 2018
Christmas Market 7-8 December 2018
Music & Food & Fun. 7-8 December 2018 from 6.00 pm till 10.00 pm at Lagoon Quay.
KATA ROCKS CELEBRATES 4TH ANNIVERSARY
KATA ROCKS CELEBRATES 4TH ANNIVERSARY
Kata Rocks is preparing for its latest anniversary celebration on Saturday 24 November starting from 12 pm until sunset with yet another memorable ‘Fourth Anniversary Pool Party’. This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever, featuring an enticing combination of excellent entertainment, live music and the island's best cocktails next to its stunning 35 - metre infinity swimming pool. Guests can expect a spectacular feast of a wide selection of international cuisine, the freshest local and imported seafood, Boston lobster, rock lobster, oysters, grilling and carving stations including Australian strip loin and lamb cutlets, delicious desserts and much more. The Kids’ Club next door makes it the perfect family day out.
National disaster chief orders Phuket officials to maintain tsunami-warning towers
National disaster chief orders Phuket officials to maintain tsunami-warning towers
PHUKET: The chief of the National Disaster Warning Centre (NDWC), Suppapimit Paorik, has ordered local officials to ensure that regular maintenance is carried out on all tsunami-warning towers and related systems.
Man questioned over bestiality ‘club’ in northern Thailand
Man questioned over bestiality ‘club’ in northern Thailand
CHIANG MAI: A man who was allegedly running a bestiality ‘club’ near the northern Thai capital of Chiang Mai has been questioned by police after an investigation lasting more than a year by animal rights activists Watchdog Thailand (WDT).
Phuket City Mayor announce formation of ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’
Phuket City Mayor announce formation of ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’
PHUKET: The Mayor of Phuket City Municipality today held a meeting to announce the formation of the ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’, the aims of which are directly related to the National Education Act 1999.
Man chains self to partner over jealousy, charged for illegal handgun
Man chains self to partner over jealousy, charged for illegal handgun
PHUKET: Police have charged a man for illegal possession of a handgun and are waiting to also charge him with deprivation of liberty after he chained himself to his female partner at a home in Srisoonthorn on Friday (Nov 2).
Welcome 2019 with a Bang at Two Chefs Bar & Grill
Welcome 2019 with a Bang at Two Chefs Bar & Grill
Bid the year 2018 goodbye and welcome the new year Two Chefs style! Listen to awesome tunes partnered with great food and drinks! WELCOME DRINKAMUSE BOUCHE Chicken liver pate with jujube, almonds & melba toastSTARTER Goat cheese salad-Aragula, sundried tomatoes, red wine infused apples, fried onions, goat cheese croutons, Kalamat olives with a raspberry vinaigretteMAIN Surf & Turf-Grilled Australian beef tenderloin, butter poached Candian lobster, Malbec-Redwine sauce, ratatouille and a tarragon flavored potato spring rollDESSERT Passion fruit panna cotta served with fresh tropical fruits and a chocolate truffle All for just 1295baht per person! Sing and dance your night away as we countdown to 2019!What are you waiting for?Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TwoChefsThailand/ and book your table NOW!
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro
It’s not often that a 4G-ready tablet comes equipped with high quality surround sound. So if you like to immerse yourself in your favourite apps on the go, this is the tablet for you.
Blood test clears Brit expat of drunk driving in horrific accident
Blood test clears Brit expat of drunk driving in horrific accident
PHUKET: A British expat involved in a horrific accident in which a pedestrian’s body was torn to pieces has been cleared of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident.
Leicester City players, staff in Bangkok to pay respects to Vichai
Leicester City players, staff in Bangkok to pay respects to Vichai
FOOTBALL: Players and staff from Leicester City arrived in Bangkok yesterday (Nov 4) to attend a mourning rite for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, whose death last week in a helicopter crash stunned the Premier League club.
Thai English proficiency drops
Thai English proficiency drops
NATIONWIDE: Thailand has dropped 11 spots in the proficiency rankings for non-native English speaking countries.
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach
All are welcome to join our Festive Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party @ Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort. Enjoy Live Music with Colin Hill ,Welcome Cocktail, Holiday Buffet Featuring: Imported Roast Turkey, Apple Cranberry Stuffing,Cranberry Port Sauce, Herb Whipped Potatoes, Prawn Cocktail, Stuffed Salmon Lox, Thai Special Entree, Chocolate Mousse, Apple Pie and a large selection of Sides, Salads,and Desserts. Adults 890++ Children under 12 yrs. 350++ Reservations call (66) 089 728 5304 Email chef@friendshipbeach.com
Nine Brits safe after yacht set afire by lightning
Nine Brits safe after yacht set afire by lightning
PHUKET: A yacht with nine British nationals on board burned to the waterline and sank in Au Kung, off Phuket’s northeast coast, late yesterday afternoon (Nov 2).
The social animal - Educating your dog
The social animal - Educating your dog
The term ‘Socialisation’ (much like the term ‘Aggression’) is one of the more misunderstood terms people often use. Most people think having a socialised dog means they will play and engage with everyone and everything. But in essence, what you’re saying is you want a ‘friendly’ dog – and that really depends on your dog’s base character. Some dogs like being part of a pack, others prefer to be more aloof – a bit like people.
The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students
The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students
Thirty years ago, Thailand hosted very few international students. Today, the number has grown upwards of 30,000 when one counts all grades and short-term exchange students. On the surface of things, 400% growth sounds like the greatest return in the world. Yet, growing evidence suggests that these figures are hiding some demons.
Phuket Opinion: Restoring confidence
Phuket Opinion: Restoring confidence
PHUKET: If there’s one phrase the world is tired of hearing these past few months it is has to be Thai officials repeating just how important it is “to restore tourists’ confidence” that Phuket is a safe place to travel.
Diver dies in search for Indonesia jet crash dead
Diver dies in search for Indonesia jet crash dead
INDONESIA: An Indonesian diver died while recovering body parts from the ill-fated Lion Air plane which crashed into the sea killing 189 people, an official said today (Nov 3).
Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season
Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (Nov 2) led a team of officials to conduct safety checks on ferries and other tourist boats operating out of Chalong Pier as part of the annual safety drive ahead of the high season.
Everything nice at Nai Harn’s A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe
Everything nice at Nai Harn’s A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe
Located on the road to Nai Harn Beach, over the years A Spoonful of Sugar has rightly transformed itself into a neighbourhood favourite. Although management recently changed, the endearing qualities of this cosy, kitsch coffee shop have remained the same.
No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection
No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection
PHUKET: Officials from various Phuket government agencies joined together yesterday to carry out random inspections on fishing boats at Rassada Pier looking for cases of illegal employment, working conditions and human trafficking.