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Phuket industry chiefs say minimum wage hike impact negligible
Phuket industry chiefs say minimum wage hike impact negligible
PHUKET: Leading figures in key Phuket industries have played down the impact of the impending rise in the minimum wage, which is expected to be approved by Cabinet imminently and brought into effect in April.
Phuket Opinion: Pushing buttons
Phuket Opinion: Pushing buttons
PHUKET: The archaic law requiring long-term expats to re-register their address, in person no less, at Phuket Immigration every time they decide to fly to Bangkok and stay for even one night on business or go for a short holiday anywhere in the country – ironically as the Thai government ramps up its domestic tourism push – needs to be brought into the 21st century.
Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease, says study
Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease, says study
When coral reefs come in contact with plastic trash in the ocean, their risk of becoming diseased skyrockets, said an international study out on Thursday (Jan 25). Researchers examined more than 120,000 corals on 159 reefs – some polluted with plastic, others not – from Indonesia, Australia, Myanmar and Thailand for the study in the journal Science. "We found that the chance of disease increased from four percent to 89 percent when corals are in contact with plastic," said lead author Joleah Lamb, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Australia. Lamb said scientists are still trying to figure out why plastics are so dangerous for coral, which are living organisms that cover about 0.2 percent of the ocean floor – but provide crucial habitat for nearly a million species of young fish. It could be that "plastics make ideal vessels for colonizing microscopic organisms that could trigger disease if they come into contact with corals," she said. "For example, plastic items such as those commonly made of polypropylene, like bottle caps and toothbrushes, have been shown to become heavily inhabited by bacteria that are associated with a globally devastating group of coral diseases known as white syndromes." The problem of plastic pollution is widespread in the world's oceans, and is rapidly getting worse. "We estimate there are 11.1 billion plastic items on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific and forecast this to increase by 40 percent within seven years," Lamb said. "That equates to an estimated 15.7 billion plastic items on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific by 2025." Coral reefs are already under stress due to global warming, which boosts diseases and can cause coral to bleach and die.
Able Wanamakok's new life-coaching collaboration seeks to create confident communicators
Able Wanamakok's new life-coaching collaboration seeks to create confident communicators
Phuket-based International TV presenter, News Anchor and MC Able Wanamakok, the driving force behind the recent Inspired Phuketian series of motivational talks, has embarked her next venture in the booming life-coaching industry with the launch of Find Your Voice Asia.
Medical bills spiral for burn victims in Phi Phi tour boat fireball
Medical bills spiral for burn victims in Phi Phi tour boat fireball
PHUKET: The tour company that provided the tour for the Chinese tourists who remain injured from severe burns in the Phi Phi tour boat fireball earlier this month has vowed to step in with more funds from insurance coverage to pay for rising medical costs, which have now breached B1 million.
Phuket is falling in love with Naughty Nuri's succulent Balinese-style pork ribs
Phuket is falling in love with Naughty Nuri's succulent Balinese-style pork ribs
Naughty Nuri’s is the brainchild of American Brian Aldinger and Indonesian Isnuri Suryatmi (Nuri) The husband and wife duo first opened the small roadside stall in Ubud, Bali in 1995 to serve ribs and other popular Indonesian dishes.
Russian man, 31, charged for reckless driving after Phuket head-on collision
Russian man, 31, charged for reckless driving after Phuket head-on collision
PHUKET: A Russian man has been charged with reckless driving after crashing his Mercedes-Benz SUV into a Honda City sedan driven by a 38-year-old Thai man, about one kilometre from Ao Po Pier in the early hours of this morning (Jan 27).
Young dugong found dead on Phuket beach
Young dugong found dead on Phuket beach
PHUKET: Local marine biologists are hoping to determine what killed a young dugong found washed up on a remote beach on the east coast of Phuket yesterday (Jan 26).
Diplomats slam election delay
Diplomats slam election delay
BANGKOK: Foreign diplomats have given the thumbs down to the National Legislative Assembly’s (NLA) decision to extend the enforcement of the organic bill on MP elections by another 90 days, which will effectively result in the general election being delayed until February 2019.
‘Better if you do’: Phuket Immigration chief urges foreigners to re-register addresses, even if staying off-island just one night
‘Better if you do’: Phuket Immigration chief urges foreigners to re-register addresses, even if staying off-island just one night
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Immigration Office, Col Kathathorn Kumthieng, has confirmed that all foreigners registered as living in Phuket must re-report their address to immigration after being registered as staying in a hotel within Thailand, even for just one night.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: World Cup trophy in Phuket! 2019 elections? Smart Visas coming! || January 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: World Cup trophy in Phuket! 2019 elections? Smart Visas coming! || January 26
PHUKET XTRA - January 26 FIFA World Cup trophy in Phuket! Thailand Smart Visa coming soon? Phuket plane trouble investigated? BKK market goes cashless? Thai elections now in 2019! 10 year anniversary of International School of Phuket! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Suthep in Phuket: Official processes ‘need to evolve’
Suthep in Phuket: Official processes ‘need to evolve’
PHUKET: Official processes need to evolve, was the message former Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban had for the press today (Jan 26) at a press conference held at the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra in Phuket Town.
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Phuket students awarded Roy E Heinecke Scholarships at Anantara Mai Khao
Phuket students awarded Roy E Heinecke Scholarships at Anantara Mai Khao
Each year, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas supports the Roy E Heinecke Scholarship Foundation.
2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola receives a rousing welcome in Phuket
2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola receives a rousing welcome in Phuket
FOOTBAL: Coca-Cola by the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup TM 2018, today kicked off the “2018 FIFA World Cup TM Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola” as it made its way to Phuket.
Phuket U-turn flyover project expecting Royal Decree within 6 months
Phuket U-turn flyover project expecting Royal Decree within 6 months
PHUKET: The Highways Department team responsible for the construction of the B200-million U-turn flyover project confirmed today (Jan 26) that the project will go ahead after they obtain a Royal Decree from the government in Bangkok to gain access to the land due to unwilling land owners in the surrounding areas.
Fire closes Khon Kaen airport, passengers evacuated
Fire closes Khon Kaen airport, passengers evacuated
Terminal 3 of Khon Kaen airport is declared off-limits after part of the building was damaged by fire, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,000 passengers from the airport. Photo: Bangkok Post / Chakkrapan Natanri
Two injured as ‘maxi scooter’ slams back of van
Two injured as ‘maxi scooter’ slams back of van
PHUKET: Two men were injured when the 300cc Yamaha “maxi scooter” they were riding struck at high speed a box-on-back converted pickup truck then slammed into the back of a parked passenger van being driven by the Srisoonthorn Deputy Mayor early yesterday evening (Jan 25).
THAI flight from Hong Kong skids off Phuket runway, incident under investigation
THAI flight from Hong Kong skids off Phuket runway, incident under investigation
PHUKET: Thailand’s national air safety agency is investigating a Thai Airways flight from Hong Kong veering off the runway on landing at Phuket International Airport on Dec 28.
Banyan Tree Phuket launches “Taihei” Japanese restaurant
Banyan Tree Phuket launches “Taihei” Japanese restaurant
Banyan Tree Phuket resort has officially opened its newest restaurant Taihei, featuring gourmet Japanese cuisine and headed by Master Chef Shiraishi.