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Insurers pay B1.2m in drowning of Chinese tourist
Insurers pay B1.2m in drowning of Chinese tourist
PATTAYA: Two insurance firms have paid B1.2m in compensation to the family of a 52-year-old Chinese woman who died while on an underwater sea-walking tour off Koh Lan last November.
Phang Nga wanted thief arrested while cycling in Phuket
Phang Nga wanted thief arrested while cycling in Phuket
PHUKET: A suspect wanted under a court warrant issued five years ago in Phang Nga was arrested while cycling in Srisoonthorn yesterday morning (Mar 31).
Phuket drug raid nets 67-year-old woman, five others
Phuket drug raid nets 67-year-old woman, five others
PHUKET: Police and military joined forces to crack down on illegal drugs in Phuket. As a result six people were arrested, including an elderly local lady.
Phuket Historical Park readies to host traditional Songkran celebrations
Phuket Historical Park readies to host traditional Songkran celebrations
PHUKET: Songkran festivities in Phuket Historical Park will respect traditions with no water battles allowed there, Phuket Provincial PR Office announced.
Financial Thaimes: Keep calm and ignore the noise
Financial Thaimes: Keep calm and ignore the noise
As the Davos economic forum drew to a close earlier this year, there was an unusual consensus that the economic prospects for the world were positive. A week later, the Dow Jones experienced its largest sell-off in six years. As markets begin to rise back to their 2017 levels, I think it is prudent to take stock of what has just happened and how it affects your financial planning.
BISP students to represent Asia-Pacific at MIT LaunchX Global finals
BISP students to represent Asia-Pacific at MIT LaunchX Global finals
Four Year 10 students from the British International School, Phuket (BISP); Irawadee Thawornbut, Timofey Podkopayev, Polina Cherdantseva and Uliana Leshchuk have created a winning formula as part of the LaunchX high school entrepreneurial initiative run by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA. MIT was recently ranked as the top university in the world in the respected QS World University Rankings.
Phuket beach smokers to be warned at Surin
Phuket beach smokers to be warned at Surin
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran has assured that signs will posted at Surin Beach to warn tourists and other visitors to not smoke on the beach and to not drop their cigarette butts on the sand.
Russian coral bleachers sent home after court fine
Russian coral bleachers sent home after court fine
PHUKET: Relevant authorities have confirmed that two women who were involved in a months-long court case after their landlady found them bleaching corals in their rental room in Karon have finally been allowed to return home to Russia after being fined by the court.
Phuket's killer roads: GPS trackers ordered by law no defence against speed, recklessness
Phuket's killer roads: GPS trackers ordered by law no defence against speed, recklessness
PHUKET: Two devastating minivan crashes last week involving tourists from Phuket have highlighted the lack of effective safety provisions to protect tourists travelling by road while on holiday in and around Phuket.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monk killed over boxing bet? Bus fire horror! Is Phuket Airport ready? || March 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monk killed over boxing bet? Bus fire horror! Is Phuket Airport ready? || March 30
PHUKET XTRA - March 30 Monk killed over boxing bet? Yingluck, Thaksin in Japan? 56,000 per day during Songkran! Road rage victim dies? Horrific bus fire kills 21! Chalong Hospital gets BIG donation! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Maya Bay will be closed to visitors, confirmed
Maya Bay will be closed to visitors, confirmed
PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat- Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Worapoj Lomlim has today confirmed to The Phuket News the closure of Maya Bay to any visitors during a four-month period this year from June 1 to September 30.
Asean law makers join NGO to target human traffickers
Asean law makers join NGO to target human traffickers
Isra Sunthornvut, Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) on March 3 signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok-based NGO, Freeland, to formally recognize their joint effort to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia.
Thanyapura’s DiVine Restaurant receives award from Anti-Additive Association
Thanyapura’s DiVine Restaurant receives award from Anti-Additive Association
Thanyapura’s DiVine Restaurant was presented with an award by the Anti Additive Association at the annual Taste Awards ceremony, which took place in Bangkok on 23 March 2018. The A.A. Taste Awards is held each year to recognise businesses that promote and produce healthy, additive-free food within the Asia Pacific region. The event was well attended, with guests and presenters that included individuals like Mr Rury Molina from the United Nations ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), and Mr Supapat Ongsangkoon, Director of the International Trade Development Office of Thailand. Thanyapura was recognised alongside 300 other winners that represented 10 countries within the region, with more than 3,000 nominations having been submitted. Submissions were assessed by a panel that consisted of members of the international food assessment agency, professional and Michelin chefs, dieticians and academics. Scores were given based on presentation, aroma, texture, flavour, the number of additives used, and whether the dish’s traditional cooking processes were honoured. For a complete list of 2017’s winners, click here. The Anti Additive Association (A.A) is a non-profit organisation and has been celebrating delicious foods around the world for a number of years. Relatively recently, food has become increasingly genetically modified, and tends to contain large amounts of additives and sugar. The A.A is dedicated to preventing the loss of traditional cooking processes, and to promoting a high-quality, yet sustainable, food system.   For more information on the Anti Additive Association and the A.A. Taste Awards, visit their www.antia-awards.org
Phuket Bike Week 2018 Part B
Phuket Bike Week 2018 Part B
After having fun in Patong Beach on April 11-14, the excitement of Phuket Bike Week Part B will continue in Phuket Boat Lagoon on April 20-21. The event highlights include Motorcycle Exhibition & Grand Dinner, Miss Phuket Bike Week Competition, Custom Bike & Tattoo Contest, Bike Parades “Ride for Peace”, “Green Road” Prevent Global Warming, Music Festival & Party, Bike Accessories and Apparels.
Phuket ice truck overturns after brake failure
Phuket ice truck overturns after brake failure
PHUKET: The driver of an ice truck and his passenger sustained minor injuries today when their vehicle’s brakes failed while going up a hill in Chalong causing it to roll backwards, overturn and collide with a wall.
Phuket City Municipality donates B1.36mn for Chalong Hospital equipment
Phuket City Municipality donates B1.36mn for Chalong Hospital equipment
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday donated B1.36 million to go towards medical equipment for the currently under construction Chalong Hospital.
Phuket airport pier not yet approved, new ferry routes pending private-sector support
Phuket airport pier not yet approved, new ferry routes pending private-sector support
PHUKET: The project to build a pier near Phuket International Airport as a base point for a ferry service has not yet been approved, Phuket Marine Office Chief Surat Sirisaiyat confirmed to The Phuket News today (Mar 30).
For Rent Kata Beach
For Rent Kata Beach
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The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018 - The final
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018 - The final
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand Tee’s off on February 10th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The WCGC Thailand Series have 6 qualifiers around Thailand culminating in Phuket on the 28th April for the national Final. For this time , Thailand Final – April 28th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The winner of WCGC Thailand will travel to Portugal to represent Thailand in the WCGC World Final in June. For more information please email events@foremanagement.com
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand - Qualifier 6
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand - Qualifier 6
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand Tee’s off on February 10th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The WCGC Thailand Series have 6 qualifiers around Thailand culminating in Phuket on the 28th April for the national Final. For this time ,Qualifier 6 – April 4th and Thailand Final – April 28th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The winner of WCGC Thailand will travel to Portugal to represent Thailand in the WCGC World Final in June. For more information please email events@foremanagement.com