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Spawning tuna make for interesting fishing out at sea
Spawning tuna make for interesting fishing out at sea
FISHING: It’s Sods Law – fishing was great right up to the start of the “High” season when the spawning tuna flooded the sea with bait-fish and easy food which makes life that much more interesting for us sports fishermen / folks.
Seeking redemption in art
Seeking redemption in art
BANGKOK: More Thai convicts are turning to religious artwork while behind bars to “cleanse” their minds but some find staring a Buddhist statue in the eye day after day a daunting task given the guilt associated with past crimes.
Phuket event unveils Kra Canal push
Phuket event unveils Kra Canal push
PHUKET: The Thai Canal Association for Study and Development has filed a formal request to the current government to undertake a full feasibility study to make the Kra Canal a reality.
Three escape as pickup overturns, bursts into flames in Phuket
Three escape as pickup overturns, bursts into flames in Phuket
PHUKET: Three men luckily escaped without serious injuries when the pickup truck they were in slammed into a pole, flipped onto its side and caught ablaze south of the Heroines Monument last night (Feb 2).
State agencies to adopt cashless systems
State agencies to adopt cashless systems
NATIONWIDE: All state agencies will be required to make and receive payments through the electronic system from March 27, a crucial step in transforming Thailand into a less cash-reliant economy.
Hyatt Regency’s ‘Pool Linner’ ups the ante on Sunday dining
Hyatt Regency’s ‘Pool Linner’ ups the ante on Sunday dining
When an invitation to the Hyatt Regency’s latest entrant into the island’s highly competitive Sunday brunch scene landed on my desk recently, I thought there must have been some mistake.
Busting out: New Phuket Smart Bus service to serve entire west coast
Busting out: New Phuket Smart Bus service to serve entire west coast
PHUKET: The PKCD Smart Bus will begin its trial run in the coming week, ahead of its launch to provide a bus service along Phuket’s west coast at the end of this month.
Russian woman, 20, charged in Phuket for toilet bleaching dead corals
Russian woman, 20, charged in Phuket for toilet bleaching dead corals
PHUKET: A 20-year-old Russian woman faces a fine of up to B20,000 or up to a year in jail, or both, after a neighbour reported seeing her literally trying to bleach pieces of coral with toilet bleach at her rented bungalow in Karon on Wednesday (Jan 31).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong baby croc! 2,000 insurgents to surrender? Praising Thai kdiney care! || Feb. 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong baby croc! 2,000 insurgents to surrender? Praising Thai kdiney care! || Feb. 2
PHUKET XTRA - February 2 Baby croc/vulture found in Chalong! 2,000 southern insurgents to surrender? Ex-Yakuza leader extradited to Japan! Thailand's kidney care praised by WHO chief! Another election delay possible? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Immigration Chief calls on expats to report ‘wrongful requests for fees’
Phuket Immigration Chief calls on expats to report ‘wrongful requests for fees’
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Immigration Office has urged foreigners to read up on immigration fees for services, and report any unlawful document fee requests to an immigration supervisor, after a reader reported being asked by a clerk to pay B300 to obtain a certificate of residence.
Phuket man arrested with drugs worth over B1mn
Phuket man arrested with drugs worth over B1mn
PHUKET: A Thai man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon when he was found in possession of drugs worth over B1 million.
Key players join 550 exhibitors at China Boat Show
Key players join 550 exhibitors at China Boat Show
As Asia’s biggest boat show, CIBS is also the most iconic and longest established boat and yacht exhibition in China and is already gearing up for its 23rd iteration with more exhibitors, conferences, newer initiatives. An expected turnout of over 40,000 visitors keen to explore all aspects of the boating industry from yachting culture, maritime lifestyles, water sports, water tourism, accessories, equipment and entertainment. This year, CIBS will present three key sectors, covering 550-plus exhibitors on finished boats, equipment and services, and leisure and travel. Among these sectors, thematic areas like water sports, lure fishing and Well-Fitness will bring you the best immersive experiences. As CIBS2018 is the flagship exhibition of the entire leisure boating industry chain in Asia, established equipment players like Hidea China, Tritex Fujian Fuding Jiapan General Parts, and Steyr Motors have already booked their slots. Industry players such as Jet Set Investment, Brunswick Trading, Jiangsu Meihong, Hainan Xinghan Yacht Developed and Qingdao Matrix Parker Yacht have also registered with larger booths ahead of schedule. Famous exhibitors from China such as Shanghai Double Happiness, Speedo, Yamaha Motor, Brunswick, Oriental Recreational, Suzhou Palm Bay, and international exhibitors including Beneteau Group, Quick spa, Storm Force, Alamarin-Jet Oy, and Ultraflex are also excited for you to check out their latest models. Matchmaking Program CIBS2018 is proud to continue its Matchmaking Program, organised by The 23rd China (Shanghai) International Boat Show and China Boat Industry & Trade Association – a featured global networking platform for suppliers and buyers in the boat industry. The matchmaking program is dedicated to connecting pre-screened suppliers with premier buyers who are sourcing for any items from components to end products in the boating industry. By establishing business connections between suppliers and buyers, the organisers can best serves the needs all parties with customized meetings, networking platforms and business opportunities, thus helping to save precious time and to increase ROI for all relevant parties. For more information about CIBS 2018, click here.
Baby croc caught at Phuket lagoon
Baby croc caught at Phuket lagoon
PHUKET: A baby crocodile was caught at a lagoon in Chalong yesterday night (Feb 1).
Former yakuza leader extradited to Japan
Former yakuza leader extradited to Japan
BANGKOK: A Japanese yakuza gangster arrested after lying low in Thailand for 12 years was extradited to stand trial in his home country yesterday (Feb 1).
Press conference held for Bangkok International Rugby Tens
Press conference held for Bangkok International Rugby Tens
RUGBY: Eddie Evans, Founder of the Bangkok International Rugby Tens, Darryn Mathee Senior Event Organiser at the Tens and their team recently hosted a pre-event press conference of the 2018 tournament at Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Sukhumvit 15.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Sala Phuket
Chinese New Year Celebration at Sala Phuket
Come to celebrate Chinese New Year’s Day with us! At SALA Phuket Resort and Spa, to enjoy a complimentary cocktail party, Sino-Phuket night market, dance performance, and starlight cinema on the Lawn. And you will know how to choose the best crossbow for hunting. All this is just 1,750++ Baht/person For reservations and more information, please contact events@salaphuket.com or +66 (0) 76 338 888
German man of noble name found dead in Phuket hotel
German man of noble name found dead in Phuket hotel
PHUKET: A 77-year-old German man was found dead in a bathroom of a hotel in Patong yesterday morning (Feb 1).
Singaporean man, 36, seriously injured in Phuket car accident
Singaporean man, 36, seriously injured in Phuket car accident
PHUKET: A 36-year-old Singaporean man sustained serious injuries last night after crashing his car into the fence surrounding Heroines Monument in Thalang.
Thais enter Davis Cup tie on a wing and a prayer
Thais enter Davis Cup tie on a wing and a prayer
TENNIS: Thailand remain cautious ahead of their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 2 first round tie against Sri Lanka despite their superior head-to-head record and the host team missing their No.1 player.
950 gold miners trapped underground in S.Africa
950 gold miners trapped underground in S.Africa
SOUTH AFRICA: About 950 gold miners were stuck underground in South Africa yesterday (Feb 1) after a power cut, the mine’s owner said, though the workers were not reported to be in immediate danger.