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Phuket shines at Christofle Yacht Style Awards
Phuket shines at Christofle Yacht Style Awards
PHUKET: A host of Phuket entries were bestowed regional titles at the inaugural Christofle Yacht Style Awards 2018, held as part of the four-day Phuket RendezVous, which concluded at Royal Phuket Marina yesterday (Jan 7).
Assistance sought in tranquillising pack of wild Phuket dogs
Assistance sought in tranquillising pack of wild Phuket dogs
PHUKET: The Sakoo sub-district Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) chief has confirmed to The Phuket News’ sister publication Khao Phuket that they are seeking someone to tranquilise a pack of wild dogs which have bitten residents in Nai Yang after Khao Phuket yesterday (Jan 7) received notification from German expat Peter Klas that the dogs had bitten five people within a week.
Tech faithful gather to worship at industry exhibition in Las Vegas
Tech faithful gather to worship at industry exhibition in Las Vegas
After a rollercoaster year for the tech world, many industry leaders are looking to the cutting edge for salvation.
Phuket beach rights viral video blows out to nothing
Phuket beach rights viral video blows out to nothing
PHUKET: A video that went viral over the weekend of a tourist claiming to be ejected from what he believed was a public beach area on Phuket’s west coast has been debunked by officials confirming that the area is indeed private land.
Three charged for death of Japanese tourist slashed by dive boat propeller
Three charged for death of Japanese tourist slashed by dive boat propeller
PHUKET: Three people have been charged for the death of a Japanese tourist who was struck by a tour boat propeller during her first-ever dive at Koh Tachai in the Similan Islands National Park last Thursday (Jan 4).
Domestic travel gets tax break push
Domestic travel gets tax break push
BANGKOK: The national government has relaunched its domestic travel push with Thais to gain a tax benefit when they travel to designated provinces this year.
New Kamala house for sale
New Kamala house for sale
A-C , One bedroom, One livingroom, WC-shower, WIFI, TV cable, 58sqm,terrace, Very quiet and secure place, Chanotte title. 2.5MB, 098 053 2042.
Dutch tourists injured in motorbike collision in Phuket
Dutch tourists injured in motorbike collision in Phuket
PHUKET: Two motorcyclists from the Netherlands escaped death yesterday when the driver lost control of the motorbike they were riding on Sirirat Rd near Le Meridien Resort in Karon, confirmed Lt Col Patiwat Yodkwan of the Karon Police today (Jan 8).
Phuket petrol-station drug dealer arrested
Phuket petrol-station drug dealer arrested
PHUKET: A 31-year-old man from Tha Sala District, in Nakhon Sri Thammarat province, was arrested at the PTT gas station in Koh Kaew on Saturday night (Jan 6) after he was caught in an undercover operation trying to sell drugs.
Wet Dreams finally wake up in Patong Pool League
Wet Dreams finally wake up in Patong Pool League
POOL: The third round of the Patong Pool League, sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Jan 4) with one of the favourites to take the championship title, Wet Dreams Bar, finally getting their act together and walking away with a comfortable 9-2 win over their opponents.
Brazilians allege theft of B400k of items from luxury Phuket villa
Brazilians allege theft of B400k of items from luxury Phuket villa
PHUKET: Thalang Police are investigating the alleged theft of possessions totalling over B400,000 from a luxury villa in Baan Don, Thalang at which a 39-year-old Brazilian tourist and eight of her friends were staying for four days.
The 21st Bay Regatta
The 21st Bay Regatta
Is expected to be the biggest yet and will firmly stand out as one of South East Asia's finest yachting events. Taking place in some of the most beautiful scenery the region has to offer the four days racing and daily prize giving dinners will bring a buzz of excitement to Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. Facebook.com/bayregatta Email: bayregatta@regattas.asia
Thais brace for clash with North Koreans
Thais brace for clash with North Koreans
FOOTBALL: Worrawoot Srimaka, assistant coach of Thailand’s U23 team, is hoping North Korea will wilt under the burden of expectations when the two sides meet in their opening Group B game of the AFC U23 Championship on Wednesday (Jan 10).
Rohingya rebels claim ambush on Myanmar security forces
Rohingya rebels claim ambush on Myanmar security forces
MYANMAR: Rohingya rebels yesterday (Jan 8) claimed responsibility for an ambush on Myanmar security forces that left several wounded in northern Rakhine state, the first attack in weeks in a region gutted by violence.
Asia Pop 40 counts down the top songs of 2017 on Phuket’s Live 89.5
Asia Pop 40 counts down the top songs of 2017 on Phuket’s Live 89.5
Throughout January, the region’s first and only syndicated radio chart countdown program, Asia Pop 40, will once again count down the most popular 140 songs from 2017, over four weekly episodes.
Ex-PAD heads: We won’t pay damages
Ex-PAD heads: We won’t pay damages
BANGKOK: Former yellow-shirt co-leaders say they cannot afford to pay damages worth more than B522 million incurred by the defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD)’s 10-day closure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports 10 years ago.
Frenchman nabbed for stealing money at Suvarnabhumi
Frenchman nabbed for stealing money at Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK: A French national was arrested at a hotel in Bangkok yesterday (Jan 7) for allegedly stealing money from an Egyptian tourist at Suvarnabhumi airport.
American tourist overdoses on sex drug, roams Phuket airport naked
American tourist overdoses on sex drug, roams Phuket airport naked
PHUKET: Security at Phuket International Airport have confirmed the arrest of an American man who was arrested late Thursday night (Jan 4) while walking through the airport naked.
Frescoes and friendship
Frescoes and friendship
ITALY: He shows off some of Milan’s most sumptuous frescoes to tourists, but Syrian Mohamed Hamadi also does more than that – he reaches out to visitors across the cultural divide in a troubled era.
Rambling in the New Year
Rambling in the New Year
FISHING: Well shiver me timbers maties, sometimes I wonder how the Thai Baht continues to stay as strong as it has over the last turbulent decade of coups, coos, tsunamis, bird flues and all the other destabilising influences I have experienced over the years.