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Norwegian marine research ship arrives in Phuket
Norwegian marine research ship arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: A Norwegian research vessel, working for the EAF-Nansen Program of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), will start exploring marine resources in Thai waters today (Oct 1).
I need my arms! Don’t be dragged down the road by your dog
I need my arms! Don’t be dragged down the road by your dog
Most of us have this idea of going for a walk with our dog, where our dog is walking calmly by our side, enjoying the walk as much as we are. The reality can sometimes be that we’re being dragged down the road at a rate of knots, with zero enjoyment for us as owners in this seemingly one-sided game of tug of war.
Hamilton beats Bottas in Russia
Hamilton beats Bottas in Russia
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has blown out his championship lead to 50 points over Sebastian Vettel with a team orders-assisted Russian Grand Prix victory over teammate Valtteri Bottas.
New Governor arrives in Phuket
New Governor arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: The new Phuket Governor, Phakaphong Tavipatana, arrived in Phuket this morning to take up his new position as the leading government official on the island.
Airport guard’s assault attempt on Chinese tourist worries Prayut
Airport guard’s assault attempt on Chinese tourist worries Prayut
BANGKOK: PM Prayut has ordered quick confidence-building measures for Chinese tourists after a security guard’s attempted assault on a visitor at Don Mueang airport.
Martin Mor + Guests, Phuket
Martin Mor + Guests, Phuket
After a successful career as a circus performer, Martin Mor turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit where he has excelled for 30 years. In April 2016 Martin was part of a team that set the world record for the highest altitude comedy show by performing at 5300m/17600ft at Mount Everest base-camp. “Extremely funny.” Peter Kay. “Martin is the act that has influenced me the most, the UK comedy circuit would not be the same without him.” Frankie Boyle. "Off beat, unusual, outrageous." Time Out. "He wore us out with laughter … Irrepressible exuberance." The Scotsman. Leo Kearse is an award winning live comedian (Scottish Comedian of the Year, UK Pun Champion), performing standup at the best clubs in the UK and abroad. He is the co-creator of the hit show Hate 'n' Live, which has improvising comedians "hating on" topics suggested by the audience - Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Room 101. Tickets - 600baht for show, with dinner 1200baht or VIP 1400baht . www.ticketflap.com/martinmor-phuket For all comedy info on the island visit FB: PhuketComedy
Drug use eclipses Full Moon party
Drug use eclipses Full Moon party
SURAT THANI: The latest Full Moon party at Koh Pha-Ngan late last month did not only draw Thai and foreign revellers. The famous moon festival also drew authorities, who went there for a not-so-merry objective – to crack down on drugs.
Venezuela’s ghost properties
Venezuela’s ghost properties
VENEZUELA: Three years ago, asphyxiated by Venezuela’s economic meltdown, Francisco Rojas and his wife Elena packed up four suitcases with the barest of essentials and walked out of their Caracas apartment.
Drink to old times: World’s ‘oldest brewery’ found in Israel
Drink to old times: World’s ‘oldest brewery’ found in Israel
ISRAEL: Archaeologists have found what they believe is the world’s oldest site for alcohol production, a recent study said, adding the beer-like beverage may have been served in ceremonies some 13,000 years ago.
Lessons in love: The Good Shepherd Centre, Phuket Town
Lessons in love: The Good Shepherd Centre, Phuket Town
The Good Shepherd Centre, located in the southern district of Phuket Town near Rassada Pier, is a solitary beacon of hope for the socially impoverished and politically displaced Myanmar communities living in squalid encampments within the surrounding areas.
‘Te reo’ Maori back from brink
‘Te reo’ Maori back from brink
NEW ZEALAND: Beneath the carved timber roof of a traditional ‘marae’ meeting house at Wellington High School, dozens of students watch entranced as a play performed entirely in the Maori language unfolds.
A ‘Headache’ for Thai junta
A ‘Headache’ for Thai junta
BANGKOK: Thailand’s junta chief caricatured as a ‘lucky cat’ with a paw raised to rake in money, or his face crossed out by a thick, red line – daring graffiti is cropping up across Bangkok as the city’s walls become a canvas for rare political scorn.
Adventure at Cape Sienna: A narrative journey into fine dining
Adventure at Cape Sienna: A narrative journey into fine dining
Stormy evenings are perfect for sitting around and telling tall tales to entertain your housebound guests, as the rain and wind swirls about the gathering.
Speculative condo promotions come under scrutiny
Speculative condo promotions come under scrutiny
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand will hold a consultation to discuss the ‘search-for-yield’ behaviour prevalent in the property sector with relevant parties because it could lead to higher risk of default in mortgage loans.
Phuket Opinion: A New Hope
Phuket Opinion: A New Hope
PHUKET: Norraphat Plodthong concludes his term as Governor of Phuket today (Sept 30) as he enters his retirement. Stepping in to take his place as the leading government official on the island from tomorrow (Oct 1) will be Pakkapong Tawipat, who is arriving from his previous post as Governor of Phitsanulok.
Phuket-based Navy sent to assist injured cargo ship crew member
Phuket-based Navy sent to assist injured cargo ship crew member
PHUKET: A vessel from the Cape Panwa-based Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent out to an area close to Koh Mai Thon today to help a crew member of a Chinese cargo ship who had suffered injuries after falling from the bridge of the boat.
Europe ready for US attack as Ryder Cup day two begins
Europe ready for US attack as Ryder Cup day two begins
GOLF: Europe prepared for a strong comeback bid from the United States as day two of the Ryder Cup began this morning (Sept 29) with the hosts owning a 5-3 edge ahead of four fourball matches.
Phuket shooting range victim dies of wounds
Phuket shooting range victim dies of wounds
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that an Australian man who shot himself in the head at a shooting range in northern Phuket yesterday died from his wounds yesterday evening.
Welding sparks causes Central Phuket Floresta attraction fire
Welding sparks causes Central Phuket Floresta attraction fire
PHUKET: A fire at the still-under construction ‘Tribhum’ attraction at the newly-opened Central Phuket Floresta was caused by sparks coming from welding work still being carried out at the site.
Immigration police gear up for MotoGP invasion
Immigration police gear up for MotoGP invasion
BURIRAM: Immigration police are gearing up for Thailand’s first MotoGP event to be held in Buriram next weekend where large crowds of foreign and local spectators are expected to gather.